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Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual

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Operation

Winter driving

Block heater (Canada only)

The engine is equipped with a block heat-
er.

The electrical cable may be installed at 
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Snow chains

Snow chains should only be driven on 
snow-covered roads at speeds not to ex-
ceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains 
as soon as possible when driving on roads 
without snow. 

Please observe the following guidelines 
when using snow chains:

앫

Chains should only be used on the rear 
wheels. Follow the manufacturer’s 
mounting instructions.

앫

Use only snow chains that are ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz. Your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be 
glad to advise you on this subject.

i

When driving with snow chains, you 
may wish to deactivate the ESP 
(

컄

page 77) before setting the vehicle 

in motion. This will improve the vehi-
cle’s traction.

S203 MY03_A.book  Page 245  Tuesday, January 28, 2003  2:22 PM

Summary of Contents for 2003 C-Class Wagon

Page 1: ...C 240 C 240 4MATIC C 320 C 320 4MATIC S203 MY03_A book Page 1 Tuesday January 28 2003 2 22 PM...

Page 2: ...en gers we ask you to make a small invest ment of time Please read this manual carefully be fore putting it aside Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference Please follow...

Page 3: ...erefore cannot be held responsible for them even if in indi vidual cases an official approval or authori zation by governmental or other agencies should exist Use of such parts and acces sories could...

Page 4: ...to make changes in design and equipment Therefore infor mation illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Optional equipment is also described in this manu...

Page 5: ...e if one or more of the following oc curs 1 the same substantial defect or mal function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven that de f...

Page 6: ...tion refer to the Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Pro gram brochure in your glove box Change of address or ownership If you change your address be sure to send in the Change of Address Notice found...

Page 7: ...atalysts gasoline may have a considerably low er octane rating and improper fuel can cause engine damage Certain Mercedes Benz models are avail able for delivery in Europe under our Euro pean Delivery...

Page 8: ...tion expands on the Getting started section and also describes techni cal innovations If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle this section will be of particular interest t...

Page 9: ...symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page In the glossary of technical terms th...

Page 10: ...cause the vehicle s electronic components are in terconnected any modification made may produce an undesired effect on other sys tems Electronic system malfunctions could seri ously impair the operati...

Page 11: ...nosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the Mercedes Benz Center management or if necessary contact us at one of the following...

Page 12: ...on NHTSA in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may orde...

Page 13: ...19 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel S203 MY03_A book Page 19 Tuesday January 28 2003 2 22 PM...

Page 14: ...20 At a glance Cockpit Cockpit S203 MY03_A book Page 20 Tuesday January 28 2003 2 22 PM...

Page 15: ...ntrol panel 27 7 Opening glove box 203 8 Glove box 203 Item Page 9 Center console 25 10 Starter switch 31 44 11 Horn 12 Steering wheel adjustment handle manual 37 13 Steering wheel adjustment stalk el...

Page 16: ...22 At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster S203 MY03_A book Page 22 Tuesday January 28 2003 2 22 PM...

Page 17: ...7 Engine malfunction indicator lamp 258 v Electronic Stability Program ESP warning lamp 75 254 A High beam head lamp indicator 47 101 E Indicator lamp with out function1 1 The indicator lamp illuminat...

Page 18: ...em 108 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume down to decrease up to increase 3 Telephone Press button to take a call to end a call Item Page 4 Menu systems Press but ton for next system for pr...

Page 19: ...itching on off 101 5 Central locking switch 89 6 Anti theft alarm system in dicator lamp 79 Tow away alarm switch 80 Item Page 7 Seat heater passenger side 94 8 Indicator lamp 7 67 9 Audio system or 1...

Page 20: ...or lever for automat ic transmission 138 Gearshift lever for manual transmission 134 3 Storage compartment 205 Cup holder 204 Cigarette lighter 208 4 Armrest 206 5 Program mode selector for automatic...

Page 21: ...n off 102 4 Interior lighting control 102 5 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid emergency call system telephone and voice control system see separate operating instruc tions 6 Rear view mirror 38 141 7...

Page 22: ...tion for storing seat mirror and steering wheel settings 95 3 Seat adjustment 32 90 4 Switches for opening clos ing front door windows 184 5 Switch for rear door win dow override 71 6 Switches for ope...

Page 23: ...29 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking S203 MY03_A book Page 29 Tuesday January 28 2003 2 22 PM...

Page 24: ...refer ences are at the end of each segment Unlocking Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey with remote control 1 Lock button 2 Unlock button 3 Panic button page 72 Press unlock button on the key All t...

Page 25: ...cess to an un locked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury i Vehicles with automatic transmission The SmartKey can only be removed from the...

Page 26: ...ving the vehicle always remove the key from the starter switch and lock your vehicle The power seats can also be operated with the driver s or front passenger door open Do not leave children unattende...

Page 27: ...arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel Seat height Press the switch 4 in direction of arrow until your legs are lightly supported Head restraint height A child s risk of serious or...

Page 28: ...front door 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat fore and aft adjustment 5 Backrest tilt Seat fore and aft adjustment Press the switch forward or backward in the direction...

Page 29: ...f the head restraint cushion More information can be found in the Controls in detail section page 91 Rear seat head restraints Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head re...

Page 30: ...traints upright Pull the head restraint forward until it locks into position Head restraint tilt Two different head restraint angle posi tions are available Head restraint height rear outer seats 1 Bu...

Page 31: ...stment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the starter switch and lock your vehicle The electrical steering wheel adjustmen...

Page 32: ...ument cluster are clearly visible Mirrors Adjust the inside and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi tions Inside rear view mirror Manua...

Page 33: ...ace is convex outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view Objects in mirror are closer than they appear Check your in side rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes El...

Page 34: ...can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt The airbags can only protect as ex pected if the occupants are us...

Page 35: ...f you slide under it the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best re straint when the wearer is in...

Page 36: ...hten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up Seat belt height adjustment Front seats 4 Button for belt outlet height adjust ment Press button 4 and slide belt outlet up ward or do...

Page 37: ...eat belt around a per son and another object at the same time Check your seat belt during travel to ensure that it is properly positioned Ensure that the seat belt is always fit ted snugly You should...

Page 38: ...position with selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position More information can be found in the Controls in detail section page 135 Make sure that the gear selector lever is set to P...

Page 39: ...following steps Turn key in starter to position 0 and re peat starting procedure page 44 Remember that extended starting at tempts can drain the battery Get a jump start page 308 If the engine does n...

Page 40: ...rlier Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the starter switch and lock the ve hicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Child...

Page 41: ...automatic transmission It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerat...

Page 42: ...wipers Turn the combination switch to the de sired position depending on the inten sity of the rain 0 Windshield wipers off I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed i To signal...

Page 43: ...ield and wipers may be damaged as a result The switch should not be left in inter mittent setting as the wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the en gine is started Dust that accumulates on...

Page 44: ...the problem repaired by an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible The coolant temperature is over 248 F 120 C The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine Stop the vehicle...

Page 45: ...rtant to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to stop or steer the vehi cle Warning G Do not park this vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as grass hay...

Page 46: ...gear selector lever from position P either of which could result in an accident and or serious injury Warning G Getting out of your vehicle with the selector lever not fully engaged in position P is...

Page 47: ...injury always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors Be espe cially careful when small children are around Before closing doors make sure that there is no possibili...

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Page 49: ...55 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems S203 MY03_A book Page 55 Tuesday January 28 2003 2 22 PM...

Page 50: ...r you start the engine This shows that the restraint systems are operational A malfunction in the system has been de tected if the 1 warning lamp fails to extinguish after approximately 4 seconds does...

Page 51: ...ctivation of the SRS temporarily releas es a small amount of dust from the airbags This dust however is neither injurious to your health nor does it indicate a fire in the vehicle The dust might cause...

Page 52: ...child seat which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deacti vate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag...

Page 53: ...esholds will they provide their supplemental protection The driver and passenger should al ways wear their seat belts Otherwise it is not possible for the airbags to pro vide their supplemental protec...

Page 54: ...bjects e g packages purses umbrellas etc Do not pass belts over sharp edges They could tear Do not make any modification that could change the effectiveness of the belts Do not hang items such as coat...

Page 55: ...hich do not exceed the sys tem s deployment threshold The front passenger side airbag will only deploy if the system senses that the front passenger seat is occupied 1 Window curtain airbag 2 Side imp...

Page 56: ...assengers should always wear seat belts If you are ever in an accident your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled Without your seat belt buckled you are much...

Page 57: ...ssenger airbag side impact air bags head protection window curtain airbags for side windows ETD seat belt emergency tensioning device and front seat knee bolsters The system is de signed to enhance th...

Page 58: ...d another per son or other objects Belts should not be worn twisted In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to manage impact forces The twisted belt against your body could cause injur...

Page 59: ...belt out completely and let it retract During the seat belt retraction a ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is acti vated The belt is now locked Push down o...

Page 60: ...ants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system which is properly secured with the vehicle s seat belt and top tether strap or secured...

Page 61: ...alled After turning the key in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 the 7 indicator lamp located in the center console lights up for approx 6 seconds and then goes out If the indicator lamp should no...

Page 62: ...g a BabySmartTM compatible child seat on the front passenger seat the front passenger airbag will not deploy only if the 7 indicator lamp remains illuminat ed Please be sure to check the indicator eve...

Page 63: ...n the back side of the outer rear backrests and on the floor behind the rear center seat Fold up anchorage ring 1 Securely fasten hook 2 which is part of the tether strap to anchorage ring 1 i If the...

Page 64: ...ild seat anchor To fold anchors back Press down button 2 on each anchor and return anchor to its catch i The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors 1 i Non LATCH type ch...

Page 65: ...leave children unattended in the ve hicle even if the children are secured in a child restraint system i Operation of the rear door windows with the switches located in the driver s door is still poss...

Page 66: ...eft alarm system have SmartKeys with integrated panic button 1 i For operation in the USA only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1...

Page 67: ...rake pedal indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experi encing the pulsation i In winter operation the maximum ef fectiveness of the...

Page 68: ...ints section page 255 i To alert following vehicles to slippery road conditions you discover operate your hazard warning flashers as appro priate Warning G ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physi...

Page 69: ...miting engine output the ESP works to stabilize the vehicle The ESP is especially useful while driving off and on wet or slip pery road surfaces The ESP warning lamp v in the speed ometer dial flashes...

Page 70: ...nor can it in crease the traction afforded The ESP cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can preven...

Page 71: ...ven when ESP is deactivated ESP always operates when you are brak ing even when it has been deactivated Switching on the ESP Press lower half 2 of the switch The ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer...

Page 72: ...use the vehicle to skid The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed Do not tow with one axle raised Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes...

Page 73: ...that the alarm system is activated A red lamp in the switch for the tow away alarm will blink after approximately 10 seconds when the alarm system is completely armed i In case the engine cannot be st...

Page 74: ...our vehicle the tow away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds When you unlock your vehicle the tow away protection disarms automatically i The alarm system will rearm automati cally aft...

Page 75: ...sole 1 Tow away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp Turn off the ignition and remove the key Press upper half 1 of the switch Indicator lamp 2 in the switch lights up briefly Lock your vehicle with the...

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Page 77: ...strument cluster Control system Manual transmission Automatic transmission Good visibility Climate control Automatic climate control Audio system Power windows Sliding pop up roof Driving systems Load...

Page 78: ...page 30 and page 51 Keys Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys with remote controls and a re movable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two keys are a diff...

Page 79: ...until battery check lamp 4 blinks twice The key will then function as follows Unlocking driver s door and fuel filler flap Press button once Global unlocking Press button twice Global locking Press bu...

Page 80: ...a replace ment If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the key then either the batteries in the SmartKey are dis charged the key is malfunctioning or the vehicle battery is drained Check...

Page 81: ...Handle Lower tailgate by pulling firmly on grip 1 i The vehicle must be unlocked Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the tail gate opening when closin...

Page 82: ...le can be found in the Practical hints section page 310 You can deactivate the automatic locking using the control system page 125 i If the vehicle was previously been locked from the outside with the...

Page 83: ...s Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the starter switch and lock the ve hicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervi...

Page 84: ...are adjusted The easy entry exit feature can be switched on or off in the individual setting menu of the control system page 126 Warning G You must make sure that no one can be come trapped or injure...

Page 85: ...switch 1 upwards and hold until the head restraint is fully extended Pull out head restraint Installing front head restraints Press switch 1 upwards and hold for about five seconds Push the head rest...

Page 86: ...wn until it engages Push button 1 and adjust head re straint to desired position Warning G For safety reasons always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are...

Page 87: ...r 4 Side bolster adjustment Adjusting the multicontour seat in the or der listed above is recommended Check that the ignition is switched on All lamps in the instrument cluster light up The seat cushi...

Page 88: ...ne indicator lamp is on press upper switch position 1 If both indicator lamps are on press lower switch position 2 If one or both of the lamps on the seat heater switch are blinking there is in suffic...

Page 89: ...st angle if necessary to en sure adequate control reach and com fort The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height Also see air bag section page 57 for proper seat positioning In additi...

Page 90: ...2 within three seconds All the settings are stored at the select ed position Recalling positions from memory Turn button 2 to selected memory po sition Press and hold button 2 until the seat steering...

Page 91: ...ion page 142 1 Memory button 2 Adjustment button 3 Passenger side exterior rear view mirror Stop the vehicle Switch ignition on if not already on Press button 3 The passenger side exterior rear view m...

Page 92: ...the low beam is also switched on B Low beam plus parking lamps or highbeamheadlamps combination switch pushed forward Standing lamps right turn left one stop Standing lamps left turn left two stops i...

Page 93: ...the operation of the vehicle s lights at all times The automat ic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driv er Switch on the vehicle lights manually when driving or when traffic conditions re quire...

Page 94: ...ocator lighting and night security illu mination Locator lighting and night security illumi nation are described in the control system section under Setting locator lighting page 122 and Setting night...

Page 95: ...can be activat ed with the ignition switched on or off It is activated automatically when an airbag is deployed The switch is located on the center con sole 1 Hazard warning flasher switch Switching o...

Page 96: ...g an adjustable time delay page 124 Deactivating automatic control Press the rocker switch to the right position 3 The interior lighting remains switched off even when centrally unlocking the vehicle...

Page 97: ...lamps The appropriate door entry lamp switches on if a door is opened in darkness and if the interior lighting is switched to automat ic function The entry lamp switches off automatically when the do...

Page 98: ...o dim illumination Turn the reset knob in the instrument cluster page 22 counterclockwise The instrument cluster illumination will dim Coolant temperature display i The instrument cluster illumination...

Page 99: ...not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Trip odometer Make sure you are viewing the trip odometer and main odometer page 107 in the multifunction dis play Press and hold the reset knob on t...

Page 100: ...ambi ent temperatures e g when leaving your garage you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed A delay also occurs when ambient temper atures rise This prevents inaccurate tem pe...

Page 101: ...Trip odometer 4 Automatic transmission program mode 5 Current gear selector lever position 6 Digital clock i The displays for the audio systems ra dio CD player cassette player will ap pear in English...

Page 102: ...taining a number of functions or sub menus The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu radio or CD op erations under AUDIO for example These functions serve to call up relevant in...

Page 103: ...pass through each function display one after the other in the current menu In the SETTINGS menu instead of functions you will find a number of submenus for calling up and changing settings For in stru...

Page 104: ...etail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus S203 MY03_A book Page 110 Tuesday January...

Page 105: ...ctivate route guidance Call up malfunc tion messages Reset to factory settings Fuelconsumption statistics after start Load phone book Digital speedometer Operate CD play er Instrument clus ter submenu...

Page 106: ...message AUDIO OFF is shown in the display The following functions are available i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not neces sarily...

Page 107: ...layer Turn on the radio and select the CD player page 163 Vehicles with CO MAND Refer to separate operating in structions Press button or repeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being playe...

Page 108: ...menu The NAV menu contains the functions need ed to operate your navigation system Press button or repeatedly until you see the message NAV in the display If the navigation system is switched off the...

Page 109: ...ctions occur while driv ing the number of malfunctions will reap pear in the display when the key in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or re moved from the starter switch Warning G Malfunctio...

Page 110: ...ec onds In the display you will see the request to press the reset knob again to con firm Press the reset knob again The functions of all the submenus will reset to factory settings Submenus in the Se...

Page 111: ...the various menus De tailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pag es INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING VEHICLE CONVENIENCE Set time hours Set daytime running lamp mod...

Page 112: ...HOURS The selection marker is on the hour set ting Press or to set the hour Set time minutes Move the selection marker with the or button to the IN STRUMENT CLUSTER submenu Press button j or k repeat...

Page 113: ...o the IN STRUMENT CLUSTER submenu Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play TEMP INDICATOR The selection marker is on the current setting Press or to set temperature un...

Page 114: ...for the multifunction display messages Available languages German English Italian French Spanish Selecting display speed display or out side temperature Move the selection marker with the or button to...

Page 115: ...e mandatory With daytime running lamp mode se lected and the exterior lamp switch at position 0 the following lamps will come on automatically when the en gine is turned on Parking lamps and low beam...

Page 116: ...er is on the current setting Press or to select the de sired setting The locator lighting will be switched on or off Setting night security illumination Exterior lamps delayed shut off Use the HEADLAM...

Page 117: ...on period You can select 0 s the delayed shut off feature is deactivated 15 s 30 s 45 s or 60 s the delayed shut off feature is activated You can temporarily deactivate the de layed switch off feature...

Page 118: ...dis play INT LIGHTING DELAYED SHUT OFF The selection marker is on the current setting Press or to select the de sired lamp on time period You can se lect 0 s the delayed shut off feature is deactivate...

Page 119: ...station selection mode You can select STATION SEARCH MEMORY selects next stored station Setting automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking With the au...

Page 120: ...it feature see below Set key dependency 127 Set parking position for exterior rear view mirror 128 Warning G You must make sure that no one can be come trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel...

Page 121: ...set whether the mem ory settings for the seats the steering wheel and the mirrors should be stored separately for each key page 95 Move the selection marker with the or button to the CONVE NIENCE sub...

Page 122: ...selection marker with the or button to the CONVE NIENCE submenu Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING The selection marker is on the cur...

Page 123: ...repeatedly until you see the first function of the Trip computer menu Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play AFTER RESET 1 Distance driven since last reset 2 Time el...

Page 124: ...e display Press and hold the reset knob in the in strument cluster page 22 until the value is reset to 0 Call up range distance to empty Press button or repeatedly until you see the first function of...

Page 125: ...A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we rec ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing...

Page 126: ...y until you see the TEL menu in the dis play Press button j or k The control system reads the phone book which is stored in the telephone This may take up to 30 seconds In the display you will see the...

Page 127: ...minates the need to search through your entire phone book Press button or repeatedly until you see the TEL menu in the dis play Press button In the display you see the first number in the redial memor...

Page 128: ...se gear page 51 When parked on an incline turn front wheels towards the road curb Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the starter switch and lock the ve hicle Do not leave ch...

Page 129: ...in the multi function display page 107 An additional indication of the current se lector lever position can be found on the cover of the shifting gate The indicators come on when you activate a switch...

Page 130: ...t Press and hold the selector lever in the D direction until D reappears in the tachometer display field The transmission will shift from the current gear range directly to gear range D Shifting into...

Page 131: ...ll upshift beyond any gear range limit selected Gear range Effect The transmission shifts through fourth gear only The transmission shifts through third gear only With this selection you can use the b...

Page 132: ...are released the vehicle can be moved freely pushed or towed To avoid damage to the transmission never engage N while driving If ESP is deactivated or malfunction ing Only move selector lever to N if...

Page 133: ...r earlier even when you give more gas The engine then operates at lower rpms and the wheels are less likely to spin The power transmission ratio for se lector lever position R changes de pending on th...

Page 134: ...d The transmission shifts up again Emergency operation Limp Home Mode If vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no longer shifts the trans mission is most likely operating in limp home emerg...

Page 135: ...the ignition is switched on and incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the inside rear view mir ror The rear view mirror will not react if reverse gear is engaged the interior lighting i...

Page 136: ...reviously stored driving position ten seconds after you put the gear selector lever out of position R immediately once you exceed a vehicle speed of approx 6 mph 10 km h immediately when you press the...

Page 137: ...e sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving Swing sun visors down when you expe rience glare 1 Mounting 2 Mirror cover 3 Mirror lamp 4 Sun visor To use mirror lift up cover 2 Warning G Do no...

Page 138: ...144 Controls in detail Climate control Climate control S203 MY03_A book Page 144 Tuesday January 28 2003 2 22 PM...

Page 139: ...l for right center air vent 5 Air volume control for side air vent 6 Side air vent adjustable 7 Side defroster vent fixed 8 Climate control panel i For draft free ventilation move the slid ers for the...

Page 140: ...t the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small increments preferably starting at 72 F 22 C Increasing Turn the control sligh...

Page 141: ...outside Switch the windshield wipers on Switch to manual mode Turn the air distribution control to a or Y Defrosting Activating Press button P page 145 The indicator lamp on the button comes on or Swi...

Page 142: ...ioning is turned off after 30 minutes if the outside temper ature is above approximately 41 F 5 C At outside temperatures above 79 F 26 C the system will not automatically switch back to outside air A...

Page 143: ...em Deactivating Set the air volume control page 145 to position 0 Reactivating Set the air volume control page 145 to any speed Warning G Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the re...

Page 144: ...FF goes out The air conditioning uses the refrigerant R134a This refrigerant is free of CFC s which are harmful to the ozone layer Ventilated storage compartment The front center console storage compa...

Page 145: ...ts 3 Center air vent right To open center air vents Turn thumbwheel 2 upward i The compartment can get very warm due to its confined space When storing heat sensitive objects in the compart ment close...

Page 146: ...152 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Automatic climate control S203 MY03_A book Page 152 Tuesday January 28 2003 2 22 PM...

Page 147: ...entilation move the slid ers for the center air vents to the mid dle position Item 1 Temperature control left raising 2 Left side air distribution automatic or manual operation 3 Activated charcoal fi...

Page 148: ...ts preferably starting at 72 F 22 C Increasing Push temperature control 1 and or 6 The automatic climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature Decreasing Push tempera...

Page 149: ...witch to manual mode Turn the air distribution control to a or Y Adjusting air volume Adjusting manually Seven blower speeds are available Press left M or right Q side of air volume control switch unt...

Page 150: ...he button goes out Close center air vents Adjust side air vents upwards Deactivating Press button P page 153 The indicator lamp on the button goes out Defrosting is turned off Air recirculation mode S...

Page 151: ...lights up The system switches automatically to the air recirculation mode if the carbon monoxide CO or nitrogen oxide NOX concentration of the outside air increases beyond a predetermined level i If...

Page 152: ...page 153 The indicator lamp on the button lights up Deactivating Press button F page 153 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out i If you keep button e pressed the side windows and the slidin...

Page 153: ...erant is free of CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer Residual heat and ventilation With the engine switched off it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior for up to 30 minutes...

Page 154: ...sing center air vents 5 Opening center air vents 6 Switching on blower Adjusting the air volume Turn thumbwheel 2 i How long the system will provide heat ing depends on the coolant tempera ture and th...

Page 155: ...in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your car is cover ing a distance of approximately 44 feet ap proximately 13 5 m every second 1 1 The right to correct errors and make techn...

Page 156: ...162 Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements S203 MY03_A book Page 162 Tuesday January 28 2003 2 22 PM...

Page 157: ...ion buttons radio 167 CD selection CD 175 Telephone number entry retrieving speed dialing memory telephone 178 6 Scanning radio cas sette CD 169 172 176 7 Function button 168 8 Soft keys 164 Item Page...

Page 158: ...he direction turned Adjusting audio functions In radio cassette and CD mode press the AUD key to call up the bass treble bal ance and fader functions Settings for bass and treble are stored sep aratel...

Page 159: ...ars on the display Press the or key to increase or de crease the tone level accordingly or Press both the and keys simulta neously to reset the treble tones to their center flat level Fader In radio c...

Page 160: ...udio functions to factory set tings In radio cassette and CD mode press and hold the AUD key longer than 2 sec onds RESET will appear on the display All settings for bass treble and balance are return...

Page 161: ...is muted Radio mode Selecting radio mode Press the b button Selecting the band You can select from among FM AM or WB frequency bands FM frequency band FM ultra short wave 87 9 107 9 MHz AM frequency b...

Page 162: ...der of frequency The first three tuning steps will take place without muting After ward the radio will be muted and high speed tuning will take place until the button is released Automatic seek tuning...

Page 163: ...ne is heard The frequency is stored on the se lected station button Retrieving a station from memory Press the desired station button 1 to 0 Storing stations automatically Autostore The Autostore memo...

Page 164: ...nd SIDE 1 appears in the display Track 1 is the side of the cassette which is fac ing upward The cassette deck will au tomatically detect the type of tape Fold the display back up and press gen tly on...

Page 165: ...ext track and switch to play Track search backward Press the e button SEEK RWD will appear on the display The track search will run the tape back ward to the start of the track currently playing and s...

Page 166: ...Starting cassette fast forward mode Press the d button FORWARD will appear on the display Starting cassette fast reverse mode Press the c button REWIND will appear on the display The cassette will au...

Page 167: ...optimum sound reproduction of cassettes recorded using Dolby B NR1 the Dolby NR1 system should be switched on Switching on Press the NR key NR appears on the display in in versed color format Switchi...

Page 168: ...g Replace the CD in its case after use Protect CDs from heat and direct sunlight Only use CDs which bear the label shown and that conform to the compact disc dig ital audio standard IEC 60908 Use of C...

Page 169: ...ly listened to will then start playing at the point where it was last switched off After the last track on a CD has finished the next CD is automatically played Selecting CDs You can select from among...

Page 170: ...ssing of the f or e button will result in multiple tracks being skipped Fast forward reverse Fast forward Press and hold the d button until the desired location has been reached Reverse Press and hold...

Page 171: ...ing on repeat Press the RPT key RPT appears on the display in in versed color format Switching off repeat Press the RPT key again The inversed color RPT display disap pears Track and time display Pres...

Page 172: ...y until PHONE OFF appears in the display The receiving symbol in the display dis appears Adjusting the volume Turn control knob a during tele phone operation The volume increases or decreases de pendi...

Page 173: ...ame Press the ABC key The current name is marked on the dis play Press either the d or c button The stored entries are selected accord ing to alphabetical order of initial let ters or Press the f or e...

Page 174: ...epeat dialing redial Press the SND key The last number dialed is shown in the display Select the desired telephone number using the d c f or e button The abbreviation L and the number of the entry are...

Page 175: ...y call will be placed as long as the corresponding mobile communica tions network is available To do this switch the telephone on if not already done so The call will also be placed if the un lock cod...

Page 176: ...hone is activated in the back ground receiving symbol S visible on dis play the audio source is muted when a call is received The ringing tone is heard and the caller s telephone number or the name un...

Page 177: ...een the two Accepting a second call Press the SND key You are connected with the second caller the first call is muted Switching between the calls Press the SND key again Terminating the second call P...

Page 178: ...eleasing the switch or if switch was pulled past the resistance point and released by either pressing or pulling the respective switch If the window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a...

Page 179: ...release The window closes completely If the upward movement of the window is blocked during the closing procedure the window will stop and open slightly Stopping windows Press or pull respective switc...

Page 180: ...one second Release transmit button to interrupt procedure Ensure that all side windows and the slid ing pop up roof are properly closed before leaving the vehicle Synchronizing power windows The powe...

Page 181: ...of has reached the required position Opening and closing the sliding pop up roof automatically Move the switch past resistance point in the direction required and release The sliding pop up roof opens...

Page 182: ...ntrol panel of the climate control page 145 or automatic climate control page 153 button e in the control panel of the automatic climate control page 153 To avoid damaging the seals do not transport a...

Page 183: ...hat all side windows and the slid ing pop up roof are properly closed before leaving the vehicle Synchronizing the sliding pop up roof The power sliding pop up roof must be re synchronized each time a...

Page 184: ...ng column page 20 Warning G Cruise control is a convenience system de signed to assist the driver during vehicle op eration The driver is and must remain at all times responsible for the vehicle speed...

Page 185: ...canceled The last speed set will be stored for later use i On uphill or downhill grades cruise control may not be able to maintain the set speed Once the grade eases the set speed will be resumed Veh...

Page 186: ...nts Faster Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 1 Slower Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 2 Warning G The speed stored in memory should only be...

Page 187: ...t down arrow Swing cover 1 down Open hook and loop strap 2 Pull ski sack into passenger compart ment and unfold Warning G Use only those roof racks approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle model to...

Page 188: ...ack and arm rest Close clasp 5 arrows and pull strap tight to immobilize skis Warning G The ski sack is designed for up to four pairs of skis Do not load the ski sack with other objects Always fasten...

Page 189: ...ing and folding Loosen strap open clasp by pressing tabs 8 together arrows Unload skis Close flap in cargo compartment Disconnect snap hook 6 from eye 7 Fold and flatten ski sack lengthwise and place...

Page 190: ...llation of parcel net Place mounting lugs 2 in opening Slide rails 1 down as far as they can go Warning G Never drive vehicle with tailgate open while the ski sack is removed Deadly carbon monoxide CO...

Page 191: ...ckrest folded down Partition net Partition net with rear seats folded up 1 Tab 2 Eyelets on roof Pull out upper blind safety net by tabs 1 Engage it into eyelets on the roof 2 i The compartment can be...

Page 192: ...Luggage cover Closing Pull luggage cover back by handle 1 until it locks into position Opening Press handle 1 down and release The luggage cover retracts automati cally Twin reel roller blind Retract...

Page 193: ...tainer 3 Retract head restraints fully and fold rearward page 35 Warning G When expanding the luggage compartment always fold the seat cushions fully forward and always use the partition net when tran...

Page 194: ...d pulling on the backrest i With the twin reel roller blind installed When folding the backrest forward fold the right section first and then the left section If only the left section is to be fold ed...

Page 195: ...tics of the vehicle pulling on the backrest In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless th...

Page 196: ...gs 1 are located in the cargo com partment Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on all rings with rope of suffi cient strength to hold down the cargo Always follow loading instructions page 20...

Page 197: ...ersonal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care when stowing objects in the vehicle Put lug gage or cargo in the cargo compartment if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher t...

Page 198: ...n direction of arrow until cup holder engages Warning G When not in use keep the cup holder closed while traveling Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills Use lids on open...

Page 199: ...ver 1 rearward The compartment contains a cigarette lighter page 208 a coin holder and a cup holder page 204 Closing Slide cover 1 forward Warning G When not in use keep the cup holder closed while tr...

Page 200: ...ont passenger footwell It is for small and light items such as road maps mail etc i The storage compartment can be heat ed or cooled The compartment can get very warm due to its confined space When st...

Page 201: ...nsert from ashtray frame Reinstalling the ashtray insert Install insert by pushing back into frame until it engages again Rear seat ashtray Opening ashtray Pull at top of cover 1 to open ashtray Remov...

Page 202: ...arning G Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter they are extremely hot Hold the knob only When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the starter switch and lock your vehicle...

Page 203: ...ious personal injury Warning G Please do not forget that your primary re sponsibility is to drive the vehicle A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For you...

Page 204: ...d more The initial activation of the Tele Aid sys tem may only be performed by com pleting the subscriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the SOS button Failure to complete either of...

Page 205: ...n briefly pressing the button located under the cover See below for instructions on initiating an emergency call manually Once the emergency call is in progress the indicator lamp in the SOS button wi...

Page 206: ...able if it has been activated and is operation al Activation requires a subscription for monitoring services connection and cellular air time the relevant cellular phone network and GPS signals are av...

Page 207: ...ished the message ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CALL CONNECTED appears in the multifunc tion display The Tele Aid system will trans mit data generating the vehicle identification number model color and lo catio...

Page 208: ...l appear in the multifunction display When the connection is established the message INFO CALL CONNECTED appears in the multifunction display The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehi...

Page 209: ...indicator lamp does not light up in red or stays on longer than ap proximately 10 seconds If the indicator lamp in the Information button is illuminated continuous ly and there was no voice connection...

Page 210: ...in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada or Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 in the USA or Cus tomer Service at 1 800 387 0100 in Canada i The indicator lamp in th...

Page 211: ...nt to the police The police will issue a numbered inci dent report Pass this number on to the Mercedes BenzResponse Center along with your password issued to you when you subscribed to the service The...

Page 212: ...ner If you should experience diffi culties with programming the transmit ter contact your authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center in the USA only at 1 800 FOR...

Page 213: ...ese instructions after completing the Programming portion of this text A second person may make the following training procedures quicker and easier Locate training button on the garage door opener mo...

Page 214: ...dly after several seconds Operating the remote control Turn key in starter switch to position 1 or 2 Select and press the appropriate but ton to activate the remote controlled device The integrated re...

Page 215: ...ation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care S203 MY03_A book Page 221 Tuesday January 28 2003...

Page 216: ...l throttle driving and excessive en gine speeds no more than 2 3 of max imum rpm in each gear Avoid accelerating by kick down Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using...

Page 217: ...ls Power assistance Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combina tions Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes perceptions and jud...

Page 218: ...es Benz Center Only install brake pads and brake fluid rec ommended by Mercedes Benz Warning G After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying the brakes or through wa ter deep enough to we...

Page 219: ...usly depressing the acceler ator pedal and applying the brake re duces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear Set the parking brake whenever park ing or leaving the vehicle...

Page 220: ...vibration or ride disturbance or you suspect that possi ble damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flash ers carefully slow down and drive with cau tion to an area w...

Page 221: ...actory equipped with H rated tires which have a speed rating of 130 mph 210 km h An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding the tire speed rat ing Regardless of the tire speed ra...

Page 222: ...braking efficien cy should be tested as soon as possible af ter driving is resumed while observing the safety rules in the previous paragraph For more information on winter driving page 244 i Informat...

Page 223: ...e areas could cause damage to electrical components or wiring of the engine or transmission or could result in water being ingested by the engine through the air intake causing severe internal engine...

Page 224: ...mary re sponsibility is to drive the vehicle safely Only operate the COMAND Cockpit Man agement and Data System radio or tele phone1 if road weather and traffic conditions permit Bear in mind that at...

Page 225: ...idle park or op erate this vehicle in areas where combusti ble materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a v...

Page 226: ...burns violently and can cause serious inju ry Whenever you are around gasoline avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact extinguish all smoking materials Never allow sparks flame or smoking materials nea...

Page 227: ...on and cleanliness For more information on replacing light bulbs see the Practical hints section page 292 Exterior lamp switch page 98 Tire inflation pressure More information on tire inflation pressu...

Page 228: ...could be forced open by passing air flow To avoid damage to the windshield wip ers or hood never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield Warning G To help prevent p...

Page 229: ...vel the vehicle must be parked on level ground be at normal operating temperature have been stationary for at least five minutes with the engine turned off Warning G If you see flames or smoke coming...

Page 230: ...L LEVEL MEASURING NOW One of the following messages will sub sequently appear in the indicator ENGINE OIL LEVEL OK ENGINE OIL LEVEL ADD 1 QUART 1 0 LITER ENGINE OIL LEVEL ADD 1 5 QUARTS 1 5 LITERS ENG...

Page 231: ...LEVEL NOT WHEN ENGINE ON Turn off the engine If engine is at nor mal operating temperature wait five minutes before checking oil If the en gine is not yet at normal operating tem perature you must wa...

Page 232: ...ormation on coolant can be found in the Technical data section page 334 Warning G In order to avoid any possibly serious burns Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam...

Page 233: ...o observe Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to acc...

Page 234: ...ncentrate and water or commercially available premixed wind shield washer solvent antifreeze de pending on ambient temperatures Always use washer solvent antifreeze where temperatures may fall below f...

Page 235: ...s heavily loaded check tire pressure and correct as required Do not allow your tires to wear down too far Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths under 1 8 in 3 mm When re...

Page 236: ...inter vals of no more than 14 days If the tires are warm you should only cor rect the tire pressure if it is too low for cur rent operating conditions A table on the fuel filler flap lists the spec if...

Page 237: ...r light loads are minimum values offering high driving comfort Increased inflation pressures listed for heavier loads may also be used for light loads These higher pressures produce favorable handling...

Page 238: ...the maximum ef fectiveness of the ABS ESP and 4MATIC in winter operation For safe handling ensure that all mounted winter tires are of the same make and have the same tread design Always observe the s...

Page 239: ...on roads without snow Please observe the following guidelines when using snow chains Chains should only be used on the rear wheels Follow the manufacturer s mounting instructions Use only snow chains...

Page 240: ...type of service due is indicated in the speedometer display field 9 Minor service A Major service B Clearing the service indicator The service indicator is automatically cleared after 10 seconds when...

Page 241: ...RESET SERVICE INTER VAL CONFIRM BY PRESSING RESET R BUTTON To confirm hold down the reset knob until you hear a signal The service indicator now displays the reset interval i If the battery is disconn...

Page 242: ...sion In doing so do not neglect the underbody of the vehicle A prerequisite for a thor ough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a thorough inspection Dam aged areas need to be re undercoat...

Page 243: ...is recommended Paintwork painted body components Mercedes Benz approved Paint Care should be applied when water drops on the paint surface do not bead up normally every 3 to 5 months depending on clim...

Page 244: ...nty of water and rinse the sponge and chamois frequently Rinse with clear water and thoroughly dry with a chamois Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish Due to the width of the vehicle fold...

Page 245: ...a cloth moist ened in lukewarm solution Do not use scouring agents Steering wheel and gear selector lever Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care Cu...

Page 246: ...g when wet etc may cause the upholstery to become permanently dis colored By lining the seats with a proper intermediate cover contact discoloration will be prevented Wipe leather upholstery with a da...

Page 247: ...ere will I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses S203 MY03_A book Page...

Page 248: ...ad conditions Turn the ESP back on page 77 If the ESP cannot be turned back on have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possi ble v The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes...

Page 249: ...ABS available Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Fa...

Page 250: ...des Benz Cen ter Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Merce...

Page 251: ...not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warnin...

Page 252: ...stics sys tem It allows the accurate identifica tion of system malfunctions through the readout of diagnostic trouble codes It is located in the front left area of the footwell next to the park ing br...

Page 253: ...possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 7 The indicator lamp does not light up with a BabySmartTM child seat properly installed on the front passenger seat The system is malfunctioning Make sur...

Page 254: ...knob page 22 and are then stored in the mal function message memory page 115 On the pages that follow you will find a compilation of all the messages that may appear in the display High priority mes s...

Page 255: ...eering capability Have the system checked at an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions in creases the risk of accident DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSH...

Page 256: ...e brake system is still functioning normally but without the BAS available Continue driving with added cau tion Have the system checked at an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failu...

Page 257: ...continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an in operative water pump which may re sult in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact Drive immedia...

Page 258: ...ith this message displayed can re sult in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately Don t add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfill ing the brake fluid reservoir can resul...

Page 259: ...parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts You can be seriously burned Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning Extended driving...

Page 260: ...ed can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by op...

Page 261: ...which may result in damage to the engine No tify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed Doing so could result in serious en...

Page 262: ...ary and the en gine running turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right to synchronize the ESP If the ESP message does not go out Continue driving with added cau tion Visit an...

Page 263: ...he ESP is deactivated because of a mal function Continue driving with added cau tion Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions in creases the ri...

Page 264: ...dded too much engine oil There is a risk of damaging the engine or the catalytic converter Have oil siphoned Observe all legal requirements with respect to its disposal ENGINE OIL VISIT WORKSHOP The e...

Page 265: ...ould result in se rious engine damage that is not cov ered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Display Possible cause Suggested solution A RESERVE FUEL VISIT FILLING STATION The fuel level has dropp...

Page 266: ...CK LAMP The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunc tioning Replace the bulb as soon as possi ble TURN SIGNAL RR CHECK LAMP The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc tioning Replace the bulb as soon as...

Page 267: ...ble BRAKE LAMP L CHECK LAMP The left brake lamp is malfunctioning Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible BRAKE LAMP R CHECK LAMP The right brake lamp is malfunctioning Visit an a...

Page 268: ...MP R CHECK LAMP The right front fog lamp is malfunction ing Replace the bulb as soon as possi ble REAR FOGLAMP CHECK LAMP The rear fog lamp is malfunctioning Replace the bulb as soon as possi ble REVE...

Page 269: ...nction ing A backup bulb is being used Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible LIGHTS TURN OFF LAMPS This display appears if the driver s door is opened with the engine shut off a...

Page 270: ...The steering gear oil level is too low There is a danger of steering gear dam age Have the system checked by an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G If the level of steering gear oil in reservo...

Page 271: ...is open Close the tailgate 1 RESTRAINT SYSTEM VISIT WORKSHOP The system is malfunctioning Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G In the event a malfunction o...

Page 272: ...display is mal functioning Continue driving with added cau tion Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAY DEFECTIVE Certain electronic systems are unable to r...

Page 273: ...utton 1 Fold down the panel 2 Remove first aid kit 3 Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit is stored in the cargo compartment behind the left trim panel Press button 1 Fold down the panel 2 i Check ex...

Page 274: ...he vehicle jack is stored in the cargo com partment behind the left trim panel Remove the vehicle jack from its com partment Push the crank handle up Turn the crank handle clockwise until it engages o...

Page 275: ...to secure the spare wheel Warning G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the...

Page 276: ...ath the cargo floor Removing the Minispare wheel 1 Retaining screw 2 Storage well casing Lift cargo floor cover Loosen retaining screw 1 in the middle of storage well casing 2 Remove storage well casi...

Page 277: ...facility to have the flat tire repaired or re placed as appropriate Do not operate vehicle with more than one Minispare wheel mounted More information can be found in the Technical data section page...

Page 278: ...heel bolts 2 must be used when mounting the Minispare wheel The use of any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts 2 for the Minispare can cause physical damage to the vehicle Warning G Be sure to use the...

Page 279: ...ocking tab 1 in direction of ar row and slide the mechanical key out of the housing 3 Unlocking 4 Locking Unlock the door with the mechanical key To do so push the mechanical key in the lock until it...

Page 280: ...te Locking the vehicle If you are unable to lock the vehicle with the SmartKey lock it with the mechanical key as follows Close the passenger doors and the tail gate Press the central locking switch i...

Page 281: ...ecycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling SmartKey 1 Mechanical key 2 Battery compartment Replacement bat...

Page 282: ...n of arrow Remove the batteries 3 Battery 4 Contact spring Using a lint free cloth insert new bat teries under the contact spring with the plus side facing up Return battery compartment into hous ing...

Page 283: ...front of the center armrest Release coin holder 1 e g using a small coin Swing coin holder 1 aside Insert a tool 2 e g the screwdriver into the opening Perform the following two steps simul taneously...

Page 284: ...sliding pop up roof manually should an electrical malfunc tion occur Pry off lens 1 using a flat blade screw driver Slide both locking tabs 2 in direction of arrow Lower rear of cover and remove Remov...

Page 285: ...osing in an emergency Turn crank 3 counterclockwise to slide roof open lower roof at the rear The sliding pop up roof must be resyn chronized after being operated manually S203 MY03_A book Page 291 Tu...

Page 286: ...d when a bulb has been replaced See your autho rized Mercedes Benz Center for headlamp adjustment Bulbs Front lamps i Backup bulbs will be brought into use when the following lamps malfunction Standin...

Page 287: ...Xenon lamps Front fog lamps Lamp Type 7 High mounted brake lamp LED 8 Brake lamp P 21 W 9 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W 10 Backup lamp P 21 W 11 Tail parking stand ing and side marker lamp P 21 4 W 12 Lice...

Page 288: ...cover 2 or 3 Pull electrical connector off Unclip the retainer springs and take out the bulb Insert the new bulb so that the base locates in the recess on the holder Clip the retainer springs and plug...

Page 289: ...ulb parking and standing lamp 3 Headlamp cover for Bi Xenon lamp 4 High beam headlamp bulb 5 Bayonet socket for high beam head lamp bulb 6 Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp High beam bulb Swit...

Page 290: ...the lights Open the hood page 234 Twist bulb socket 1 counterclockwise and pull out Push bulb into socket turn counter clockwise and remove Insert new bulb in socket push in and twist clockwise Reinse...

Page 291: ...et Insert new bulb in socket Reinstall bulb socket push in and twist clockwise To reinstall lamp set rear end in bumper and let front end snap into place Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Tail lamp assem...

Page 292: ...erclockwise and pull out Gently push bulb into socket turn counterclockwise and remove Insert new bulb and reinstall bulb sock et Reinstall bulb holder and close trim panel License plate lamp 1 Screws...

Page 293: ...wiper blade onto wiper arm until it locks in place Warning G For safety reasons remove key from starter switch before replacing a wiper blade other wise the motor could suddenly turn on and cause inju...

Page 294: ...objects When changing wheel on a level surface Place one chock in front of and one be hind the wheel that is diagonally oppo site to the wheel being changed When changing wheel on a hill Place chocks...

Page 295: ...s Place jack on firm ground Position jack 1 under the take up bracket 2 so that it is always vertical plumb line as seen from the side even if the vehicle is parked on an in cline Jack up the vehicle...

Page 296: ...b Guide the spare wheel onto the align ment bolt and push it on Insert wheel bolts and tighten them slightly Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt This could result in damage to the bolt and wheel...

Page 297: ...ircumstances Contact an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly tightened mounting bolts can cause the wheel to come off This could cause an...

Page 298: ...t it should be fully col lapsed with handle folded in Wheel cover on vehicles with steel rims Canada only Position small wheel cover opening over tire valve and press wheel cover against wheel rim Now...

Page 299: ...essary A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep flames or sparks away from battery avoid improper connection of jumper cables smoking etc Never loosen or detach b...

Page 300: ...alling batteries Charge battery in accordance with the instructions of the battery charger manufacturer Reinstall the charged battery Follow the previously described steps in re verse order Warning G...

Page 301: ...states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling NEVER invert the terminal connections The battery its filler caps and the vent tube must always be securely installed when the...

Page 302: ...connecting or jump starting you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected...

Page 303: ...le to charged battery 1 first Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at idle speed Connect negative terminal 3 of the charged battery with the under hood terminal 4 in front of t...

Page 304: ...rm page 80 and deactivate the auto matic central locking page 88 Vehicles with automatic transmission and or 4MATIC Do not tow start the vehicle Vehicles with 4MATIC Do not tow with one axle raised Do...

Page 305: ...ssary to adequately control the towed vehicle Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground make certain that the key is in starter switch position 2 If the key is left in starter switch p...

Page 306: ...as well as the right rear wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approx 9 mph 15 km h or more Switch off the tow away alarm page 80 To prevent the vehicle doors from locking deactivate the automatic c...

Page 307: ...cover in direction of ar row Lift cover off to reveal threaded hole for towing eye bolt The towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit located behind the left hand trim panel in cargo compartment S...

Page 308: ...ment The fuse box is located in the engine com partment on the left hand side 1 Screw 2 Cover 3 Retainer Removing installing cover Twist screws 1 90 counterclockwise Pull up cover 2 Slide out retainer...

Page 309: ...ary fuse box is located in the car go compartment behind the left hand trim panel 1 Button for unlocking trim panel 2 Trim panel Opening trim panel Press button 1 Fold down trim panel 2 3 Spare fuses...

Page 310: ...316 S203 MY03_A book Page 316 Tuesday January 28 2003 2 22 PM...

Page 311: ...arranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and Tires Electrical system Main Dimensions Weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc Consumer information S203 MY03_A book P...

Page 312: ...ent spare parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Mercedes Benz original spare parts are subjected to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed manufactured or selec...

Page 313: ...arranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercede...

Page 314: ...nformation label California version Vacuum line routing for emission con trol system 4 Engine number engraved on engine 5 VIN visible lower edge of windshield 6 Emission control label When ordering sp...

Page 315: ...Layout of poly V belt drive C 240 C 320 1 Idler pulley 2 Automatic belt tensioner 3 Power steering pump 4 Air conditioner compressor 5 Crankshaft 6 Coolant pump fan 7 Generator alternator S203 MY03_A...

Page 316: ...tion No of cylinders 6 6 Bore 3 54 in 89 90 mm 3 54 in 89 90 mm Stroke 2 68 in 68 20 mm 3 31 in 84 00 mm Total piston displacement 158 5 cu in 2597 cm3 195 2 cu in 3199 cm3 Compression ratio 10 5 1 10...

Page 317: ...axle parts Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the result i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center A tire inflation pressure table is located o...

Page 318: ...ni spare wheel Spare wheel with full size tire Minispare wheel Rim steel 7J x16 H2 Wheel offset 1 46 in 37 mm All season tire radial ply tire 205 55 R16 91 H Rim steel 3 5B x16 H2 Wheel offset 0 67 in...

Page 319: ...120 A 14 V 120 A Starter motor 12 V 1 7 kW 12 V 1 7 kW Battery 12V 100 Ah 12V 100 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F 8 DPP332 NGK PFR 5 R 11 Bosch F 8 DPP332 NGK PFR 5 R 11 Electrode gap 0 039 in 1 0 mm 0 039 in...

Page 320: ...n 4543 mm 178 9 in 4543 mm Overall vehicle width 68 0 in 1728 mm 68 0 in 1728 mm Overall vehicle height 57 8 in 1468 mm 57 6 in 1462 mm Wheelbase 106 9 in 2715 mm 106 9 in 2715 mm Track front 58 8 in...

Page 321: ...327 Technical data Weights Weights Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg S203 MY03_A book Page 327 Tuesday January 28 2003 2 22 PM...

Page 322: ...8 0 l MB Automatic Transmission Oil1 1 MB part no 001 989 21 03 10 Manual transmission 1 3 US qt 1 2 l MB Manual Transmission Oil2 2 MB part no 001 989 26 03 10 Rear axle 1 2 US qt 1 1 l Hypoid gear o...

Page 323: ...r conditioner system R 134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil never R 12 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system Without headlamp cleaning system With headlamp cleaning system 3 2 US qt...

Page 324: ...ot covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Air conditioning refrigerant R 134a HFC refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil is used in the air conditio ning system Never use R 12 CFC or miner...

Page 325: ...nce to spark knock boiling range vapor pressure etc To maintain the engine s durability and performance premium unleaded gaso line must be used If premium unleaded is not available and low octane fuel...

Page 326: ...cept those equipped with manual trans mission or 4MATIC are Flexible Fuel Ve hicles These vehicles are designed to operate on premium unleaded gasoline or Ethanol fuel E85 or on any mixture of these t...

Page 327: ...ur authorized Mercedes Benz Center for further informa tion Rough idling may also be experi enced at such temperatures before the engine is fully warmed up Hot weather performance At ambient temperatu...

Page 328: ...her Mercedes Benz approved products of equal specification see Facto ry Approved Service Products pamphlet are used to renew the coolant concentra tion or bring it back up to the proper level To provi...

Page 329: ...ned service life Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle Mercedes Benz 325 0 Anticorrosion Anti freeze Agent Before the start of the winter season or once a yea...

Page 330: ...indshield washer sol vent antifreeze dependingonambient temperatures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water...

Page 331: ...ded 150 would wear one and one half 1 times as well on the gov ernment course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may dep...

Page 332: ...lead to sudden tire failure Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher...

Page 333: ...if a BabySmartTM compatible child seat is installed BAS Brake Assist System System for potentially reducing braking distances in emergency braking situa tions The system is activated when it senses a...

Page 334: ...of the oil at different temperatures The higher the temperature an oil can tolerate without becoming thin or the lower the temperature it can tolerate without be coming viscous the better the viscosit...

Page 335: ...ple you will find the commands SELECT RADIO STATION or OP ERATE CD PLAYER Using commands you can directly change the settings for your vehicle MON Motor Octane Number The Motor Octane Number for gasol...

Page 336: ...turned off Restraint systems Seat belts belt tensioners airbags and child restraint systems As independent systems their protective functions com plement one another RON Research Octane Number The Res...

Page 337: ...e Telematics A combination of the terms telecommuni cations and informatics Tightening torque Force times lever arm e g a lug wrench with which threaded fasteners such as wheel bolts are tightened Tir...

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Page 339: ...236 Additional turn signals 292 Adjustable air vents rear passenger compartment 151 160 Adjusting 32 Air distribution 147 155 Air volume 147 155 Backrest tilt 33 35 Exterior rear view mirror 39 Head...

Page 340: ...o and telephone operation 161 Button and soft key operation 164 Cassette mode 170 CD mode 174 Operating and display elements 162 Operating safety 161 Operation 164 Radio mode 167 Switching off 164 Swi...

Page 341: ...ttery vehicle 239 305 Charging 306 Disconnecting 306 Messages in display 278 Reconnecting 307 Reinstalling 306 Removing 306 Bi Xenon headlamps 339 Bi Xenon type Front lamp bulbs 295 Block heater 245 B...

Page 342: ...locking Automatic 88 From inside 89 Switch 89 Switching on off control system 125 Unlocking from inside 89 Central locking switch 89 Certification label 320 Changing Batteries SmartKey 287 Key setting...

Page 343: ...mitter 230 Control system 107 340 AUDIO menu 112 Convenience submenu 126 Display digital speedometer 112 Functions 108 111 Instrument cluster submenu 118 Lighting submenu 121 Malfunction memory menu 1...

Page 344: ...ut off 124 Rear window defroster 149 158 Residual heat 159 Seat heater 94 Tow away alarm 81 Deep water see Standing water 229 Defogging Windshield 147 155 Defrosting 147 156 Delayed shut off Exterior...

Page 345: ...phone 181 Emergency call system 210 Emergency calls Initiating an emergency call 213 With Tele Aid 211 Emergency operation Limp Home Mode 140 Emergency operations Closing sliding pop up roof 290 Locki...

Page 346: ...ting the spare wheel 300 Preparing the vehicle 300 Spare wheel 281 Flexible fuel vehicles 329 332 At the gas station 232 Switching fuels 332 Flexible Service System FSS 246 Flexible service system FSS...

Page 347: ...t 314 Fuse extractor 315 Spare fuses 315 G Garage door opener 27 218 Erasing in remote control 220 Integrated remote control 219 Rolling code programming 219 Gasoline see Fuel 233 Gasoline additives 3...

Page 348: ...ification labels 320 Certification label 320 Vehicle identification number VIN 320 Ignition 31 Switching on 44 45 Immobilizer 79 Activating 79 Deactivating 79 Infant and child restraint systems 65 Ins...

Page 349: ...Positions in starter switch 31 Remote control 84 Restoring to factory setting 85 Selective setting 85 Starting the engine 44 45 Turning off the engine 52 Unlocking with 30 Keys 84 Kickdown 140 341 Ki...

Page 350: ...ons 201 Roof rack 193 Ski sack 193 Split rear bench seat 199 Locator lighting 100 Setting 122 Lock button Doors 341 Locking 51 84 Automatic while driving 88 Centrally from inside 89 Fuel filler flap 2...

Page 351: ...icrophone Hands free microphone 27 Miles kilometers in speedometer Setting 119 Minispare wheel 282 303 324 Bolts 284 Mirrors Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position 142 Adjusting 38 Auto...

Page 352: ...ing 136 Upshifting 136 Opening Ashtray 207 Doors from the inside 88 Fuel filler flap 232 Fuel filler flap manually 288 Glove box 203 Hood 234 Side windows 185 Sliding pop up roof 187 290 Sliding pop u...

Page 353: ...2 Quick search 133 Phone number Dialing 132 Redialing 133 Plastic and rubber parts Cleaning 252 Playing CDs 175 Poly V belt drive 341 Layout 321 Positions Memory function Recalling from memory 96 Stor...

Page 354: ...il lamps Rear outer seats Adjusting head restraint height 36 Rear passenger compartment Adjustable air vents 151 160 Rear seat head restraints Adjusting 35 Adjusting tilt 36 Folding back 36 Installing...

Page 355: ...idual ventilation 159 REST 342 Restraint system see Infant and child re straint systems 65 69 Restraint systems 342 Reverse manual transmission Shifting into 134 Rims 323 Roadside Assistance 12 Roadsi...

Page 356: ...time running lamp mode 121 Exterior rear view mirror parking position 97 Higher speed in cruise control 192 Hours clock 118 Individual vehicle settings 116 Interior lighting delayed shut off 124 Key d...

Page 357: ...Ski sack 193 Removing 196 Unfolding and loading 193 Unloading and folding 195 Sliding pop up roof 187 Closing 187 290 Closing with SmartKey 188 Opening 187 290 Opening with SmartKey 188 Stopping 188...

Page 358: ...e box 203 Ventilated compartments 150 Storage spaces Cup holder 204 Storing Memory function Positions into memory 96 Submenus 111 Convenience 126 For settings 109 In control system 111 Instrument clus...

Page 359: ...ls 211 Information 214 Initiating an emergency call manually 213 Messages in display 277 Remote door unlock 217 Roadside assistance 213 SOS button 213 Stolen vehicle tracking services 217 System self...

Page 360: ...n vehicle 217 Traction 139 343 Traction Tires 337 Transmission see Automatic transmission 237 Transmission selector lever 289 Unlocking manually 289 Traveling abroad 229 Tread depth tires 244 Tread we...

Page 361: ...248 Cup holder 251 Engine cleaning 250 Gear selector lever 251 Hard plastic trim items 252 Headlamps 250 Instrument cluster 251 Leather upholstery 252 Light alloy wheels 251 MB Tex upholstery 252 Orn...

Page 362: ...ng ratio 336 Refilling 240 Wiping with 49 Windshield washer system 336 Windshield wipers 48 Fast wiper speed 48 Interval wiping 50 Rear window wiper washer 49 Replacing wiper blades 299 Simultaneous w...

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Page 369: ...ght to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator s Manual Re printing translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted without our pr...

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