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

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Getting started
Driving
Interval wiping
Switching on
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Press upper half 1 of the switch.
Indicator lamp 2 comes on.
Switching off
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Press upper half 1 of the switch again.
Indicator lamp 2 goes out.
Simultaneous wiping and washing
왘
Press and hold lower half 3 of the
switch.
The wiper operates with washer fluid.
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
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An ignition cable may be damaged.
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The engine electronics may not be op-
erating properly.
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Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it.
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Give very little gas.
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Have 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.
왘
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible
and turn off the engine. Allow engine
and coolant to cool.
왘
Check the coolant level and add cool-
ant if necessary (
컄
page 308).
In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking gasoline:
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Do not start the engine under any cir-
cumstances.
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Notify local fire and/or police authori-
ties.
If the extent of the damage cannot be de-
termined:
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Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If no damage can be determined on the
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major assemblies
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fuel system
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engine mount
왘
Start the engine in the usual manner.
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