Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan W204 Operator’s Manual

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Owner’s manual for Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan W204

Operator’s Manual for Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan W204, with information on operation, safety, controls, instrument cluster, climate control, audio, vehicle use, maintenance, practical hints and technical data.

English PDF | 510 pages | Immediate download.

Applicable to Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan W204 USA Edition A 2008
Includes C 230, C 300 and C 350 models, with Sport and 4MATIC versions depending on market
Covers safety, locking and unlocking, seats, lighting, climate control, audio, driving and maintenance
Different from the Spanish C-Class W204 manual: this edition is the English Operator’s Manual for USA/Canada sedan models

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan W204 Operator’s Manual | PDF

Owner’s manual for Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan W204.

This manual brings together the Operator’s Manual for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan W204, in USA/Canada edition. It is intended for daily vehicle reference and allows users to identify operating functions, safety systems, interior controls, instrument cluster, climate control, audio system, vehicle operation, maintenance, practical hints and technical data.

Unlike the Spanish Mercedes-Benz Clase C W204 Instrucciones de Servicio manual, this product corresponds to an English-language edition identified as USA Edition A 2008. The manual is focused on C-Class W204 sedan models for the United States and Canadian markets, with market-specific references to equipment, regulations, roadside assistance, warranty, safety systems, audio, Tele Aid and operating procedures.

This manual should not be confused with other W204 manuals in the category: it is not the Spanish Instrucciones de Servicio version, it is not focused on the estate/wagon body style, and it is not limited to a single model. The documentation covers C 230, C 300 and C 350 models, with Sport and 4MATIC versions depending on market and equipment.

Unlike a workshop manual, this Operator’s Manual is intended for the vehicle user. It allows consultation of elements such as exterior view, storage compartments, cockpit, instrument cluster, multifunction steering wheel, center console, overhead control panel, driver’s door control panel, occupant safety, airbags, seat belts, ABS, BAS, ESP, 4MATIC, central locking, seats, mirrors, lighting, windshield wipers, climate control, audio system, driving, maintenance, tires, battery, fuses, towing and general technical data.

Manual application

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan W204
USA Edition A 2008
Sedan versions for the United States and Canada
Vehicles with manual transmission or automatic transmission depending on version
Sport and 4MATIC versions depending on market and equipment

Models included in this Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan W204 manual

Mercedes-Benz C 230 W204, Canada-only version
Mercedes-Benz C 230 Sport W204, Canada-only Sport version
Mercedes-Benz C 230 4MATIC W204, Canada-only all-wheel-drive version
Mercedes-Benz C 230 4MATIC Sport W204, Canada-only Sport all-wheel-drive version
Mercedes-Benz C 300 W204, sedan version
Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sport W204, Sport version
Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC W204, all-wheel-drive version
Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC Sport W204, Sport all-wheel-drive version
Mercedes-Benz C 350 W204, Canada-only version
Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport W204, Sport version
Mercedes-Benz C 350 4MATIC W204, Canada-only all-wheel-drive version
Mercedes-Benz C 350 4MATIC Sport W204, Canada-only Sport all-wheel-drive version

What information is included

The manual content is organized into sections covering introduction, overview, safety, detailed controls, vehicle operation, practical hints, technical data and index:

Introduction
At a glance
Safety and Security
Controls in detail
Operation
Practical hints
Technical data
Index

The introduction section includes product information, use of the manual, service and warranty information, maintenance, roadside assistance, change of address or ownership, operating the vehicle outside the USA or Canada, operating safety, reporting safety defects and vehicle data recording.

The At a glance section helps identify the exterior view, storage compartments, cockpit, instrument cluster, multifunction steering wheel, center console, overhead control panel and driver’s door control panel with seat adjustment and memory functions depending on equipment.

The Safety and Security section brings together information on occupant safety, airbags, Occupant Classification System, seat belts, active head restraints, children in the vehicle, panic alarm, driving safety systems, ABS, Adaptive Brake, BAS, EBP, ESP, 4MATIC and anti-theft systems.

The Controls in detail section covers locking and unlocking, SmartKey, KEYLESS-GO depending on market, starter switch positions, seats, steering wheel, mirrors, memory function, seat belts, lighting, windshield wipers, power windows, driving and parking, manual transmission, automatic transmission, instrument cluster, control system, audio system, telephone, driving systems, climate control, trunk, sunroof, loading, storage compartments and comfort features.

The Operation section includes recommendations for the first 1000 miles, driving instructions, refuelling, engine compartment, engine oil, coolant, tires and wheels, tire inflation pressure, vehicle loading, winter driving, maintenance and vehicle care.

The Practical hints section provides quick reference for warning lamps, multifunction display messages, vehicle tools, Minispare wheel, emergency locking and unlocking, SmartKey battery replacement, bulb replacement, windshield wiper blade replacement, flat tire procedures, battery, jump starting, towing and fuses.

The Technical data section includes information on parts service, warranty coverage, identification labels, poly-V-belt layout, engine data, rims and tires, electrical system, dimensions, weights, fuels, coolants, lubricants, capacities, engine oils, brake fluid, premium unleaded gasoline, fuel requirements and windshield washer system.

Item details

Format: PDF
Language: English
Edition: USA Edition A 2008
Pages: 510 pages
File size: 7.3 MB
Delivery method: download link

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan W204 Operator’s Manual | Index

This index lists the main sections included in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan W204 Operator’s Manual.

The index titles are kept as shown in the manual to preserve the terminology used in the documentation.

Introduction

9 Product information
10 Operator’s Manual
10 Service and warranty information
11 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
11 Maintenance
12 Roadside Assistance
12 Change of address or ownership
12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
13 Where to find it
14 Symbols
15 Operating safety
15 Proper use of the vehicle
16 Problems with your vehicle
17 Reporting safety defects
18 Vehicle data recording
18 Information regarding electronic recording devices

At a glance

20 Exterior view
22 Storage compartments
24 Cockpit
26 Instrument cluster
28 Multifunction steering wheel
29 Center console
29 Upper part
30 Lower part
31 Overhead control panel
32 Driver’s door control panel and seat adjustment/memory*

Safety and Security

34 Occupant safety
36 Air bags
41 Occupant Classification System
46 Seat belts
50 Active head restraints
51 Children in the vehicle
57 Blocking of rear door window operation
58 Panic alarm
59 Driving safety systems
59 ABS
60 Adaptive Brake
60 BAS
61 EBP
62 ESP®
65 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP®
66 Anti-theft systems
66 Immobilizer
66 Anti-theft alarm system
67 Canceling the alarm

Controls in detail

70 Locking and unlocking
70 SmartKey
73 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only)
78 Checking batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only)
79 Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only)
79 Opening doors from the inside
80 Automatic central locking
81 Locking and unlocking from the inside
82 Starter switch positions
82 SmartKey
83 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only)
85 Seats
85 Seat adjustment
91 Lumbar support
91 Seat heating*
93 Steering wheel
93 Steering wheel adjustment, manual
94 Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* (Canada only)
95 Easy-entry/exit feature* (Canada only)
97 Mirrors
97 Interior rear view mirror
97 Exterior rear view mirrors
98 Power folding exterior rear view mirrors*
99 Interior rear view mirror, antiglare position
100 Auto-dimming rear view mirrors*
101 Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position* (Canada only)
102 Memory function* (Canada only)
103 Storing positions into memory*
103 Recalling positions from memory*
104 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position*
105 Fastening the seat belts
106 Proper use of seat belts
107 Seat belt height adjustment
108 Lighting
108 Exterior lamp switch
112 Switching on high beams
112 Headlamp cleaning system*
112 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*
114 Hazard warning flasher
114 Interior lighting
116 Door entry lamps
116 Trunk lamp
117 Windshield wipers
118 Switching on/off windshield wipers
118 Single wipe
118 Intermittent wiping
119 Wiping with windshield washer fluid
120 Power windows
120 Opening and closing power windows
123 Summer opening feature
124 Convenience closing feature
126 Driving and parking
126 Starting the engine
129 Driving off
131 Turn signals
132 Problems while driving
133 Parking
134 Turning off the engine
135 Releasing seat belts
136 Manual transmission
137 Shifting into reverse
138 Automatic transmission*
138 Gear selector lever
139 Shifting procedure
140 Gear selector lever positions
142 Driving tips
143 Gear ranges
144 Automatic shift program
145 Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting
146 Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode)
147 Instrument cluster
147 Multifunction display
148 Adjusting instrument cluster display illumination
148 Coolant temperature gauge
149 Tachometer
149 Outside temperature indicator
150 Fuel gauge
151 Control system
151 Multifunction display
152 Multifunction steering wheel
154 Menus
156 Trip menu
158 Navi* menu
158 Audio menu
160 TEL menu*
164 Service menu
165 Settings menu
176 Audio system
176 Audio and telephone, operation
176 Audio system overview
177 Operating safety
177 Audio system components
185 Menu
188 Operation
192 SYS menu
194 Radio operation
200 Satellite radio*
208 CD mode
220 Audio Aux mode
222 Telephone*
231 “911” emergency call
233 Phone book
236 Call lists
237 Making calls
240 Functions during a single call
241 Driving systems
241 Cruise control
246 Hill start assist system
247 Air vents
248 Opening and closing air vents
250 Dual-zone automatic climate control
252 Deactivating the climate control system
253 Operating the climate control system in automatic mode
253 Setting the temperature
254 Adjusting air distribution
254 Adjusting air volume
254 Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones (Canada only)
255 Front defroster
256 Maximum cooling MAX COOL (USA only)
256 Rear window defroster
257 Air recirculation mode
258 Air conditioning
259 3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only)
261 Deactivating climate control system
261 Operating climate control system in automatic mode
262 Setting the temperature
263 Adjusting air distribution
263 Adjusting air volume
263 Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones
264 Front defroster
265 Rear window defroster
265 Air recirculation mode
266 Residual engine heat and ventilation
267 Air conditioning
268 Rear climate control
269 Trunk
269 Opening trunk
270 Closing trunk
271 Trunk emergency release
272 Valet locking
273 Power tilt/sliding sunroof
273 Opening and closing power tilt/sliding sunroof
275 Synchronizing
276 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
276 Roller sunblinds
277 Opening and closing panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
278 Synchronizing
280 Loading and storing
280 Roof rack*
281 Split rear bench seat*
282 Loading instructions
283 Storage compartments
287 Cup holders
288 Trunk
289 Useful features
289 Sun visors
290 Rear window sunshade*
291 Ashtrays
292 Cigarette lighter
293 Power outlet in the glove box
293 Power outlet in the rear passenger compartment
294 Floormats*
295 Tele Aid*
303 Garage door opener*

Operation

310 The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
311 Driving instructions
311 Drive sensibly – save fuel
311 Drinking and driving
311 Pedals
311 Power assistance
312 Brakes
314 Driving off
314 Parking
315 Tires
315 Hydroplaning
316 Tire traction
316 Tire speed rating
317 Winter driving instructions
318 Standing water
318 Passenger compartment
318 Driving abroad
319 Control and operation of radio transmitters
319 Catalytic converter
320 Emission control
321 Coolant temperature
322 At the gas station
322 Refueling
324 Check regularly and before a long trip
325 Engine compartment
325 Hood
327 Engine oil
328 Transmission fluid level
329 Coolant level
330 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*
331 Tires and wheels
331 Important guidelines
332 Tire care and maintenance
334 Direction of rotation
334 Loading the vehicle
339 Recommended tire inflation pressure
341 Checking tire inflation pressure
348 Tire labeling
352 Load identification
352 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
353 Maximum tire load
354 Maximum tire inflation pressure
354 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles)
356 Tire ply material
356 Tire and loading terminology
359 Rotating tires
360 Winter driving
360 Winter tires
361 Snow chains
362 Maintenance
362 Maintenance service indicator message
363 Calling up the maintenance service indicator display
363 Resetting the maintenance service indicator
364 Vehicle care
364 Cleaning and care of vehicle

Practical hints

374 What to do if …?
374 Lamps in instrument cluster
385 Air bag off indicator lamp
387 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
420 Where will I find ...?
420 First aid kit
420 Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage bowl, Minispare wheel
424 Unlocking/locking in an emergency
424 Unlocking the vehicle
425 Locking the vehicle
426 Fuel filler flap
426 Manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever
427 Resetting activated head restraints
428 Replacing SmartKey batteries
430 Replacing bulbs
431 Bulbs
432 Replacing bulbs for front lamps
436 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
438 Replacing wiper blades
439 Removing wiper blades
439 Installing wiper blades
440 Flat tire
440 Preparing the vehicle
441 Mounting the Minispare wheel
446 Battery
448 Disconnecting the battery
449 Removing the battery
449 Charging and reinstalling the battery
450 Reconnecting the battery
451 Jump starting
453 Towing the vehicle
455 Installing towing eye bolt
456 Fuses
457 Fuse box in passenger compartment
457 Fuse box in engine compartment
458 Fuse box in the trunk

Technical data

460 Parts service
461 Warranty coverage
461 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
462 Identification labels
464 Layout of poly-V-belt drive
464 C 300/C 350
465 Engine
467 Rims and tires
468 Same size tires
469 Mixed size tires
471 Minispare wheel
473 Electrical system
474 Main dimensions and weights
474 Main dimensions
475 Weights
476 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
476 Capacities
480 Engine oils
480 Engine oil additives
480 Air conditioning refrigerant
480 Brake fluid
481 Premium unleaded gasoline
481 Gasoline additives
482 Fuel requirements
482 Flexible Fuel Vehicles (USA only)
484 Coolants
486 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*

Index

487 Index