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Operator’s Manual
C-Class Sedan
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Order No. 6515 0160 13 Part No. 203 584 57 71 USA Edition A 2006
Operator’s Manual C-Class Sedan                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
                    
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                        Our company and staff congratulate you  Please read this manual carefully, then  on the purchase of your new return it to your vehicle where it will be  Mercedes-Benz. handy for your reference. Your selection of our product is a demon-  Please follow the recommendations  stration of your trust in our company contained in this manual. They are de- name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your signed to acquaint you with the opera- desire to own an automobile that will be as tion of your Mercedes-Benz.
                    
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                        Contents Introduction.......................................... 9 At a glance .......................................... 21 Getting started................................... 31 Product information................................ 9 Cockpit................................................. 22 Unlocking ............................................. 32 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Instrument cluster................................ 24 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 32 Se
                    
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                        Contents Lighting ............................................. 118 Safety and Security ........................... 61 Controls in detail............................... 97 Exterior lamp switch .................... 118 Occupant safety................................... 62 Locking and unlocking......................... 98 Combination switch ..................... 122 Air bags .......................................... 63 SmartKey ....................................... 98 Corner-illuminating front 
                    
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                        Contents Trip computer menu..................... 155 Adjusting air distribution and Audio system...................................... 199 TEL menu* ................................... 157 volume.......................................... 180 Audio and telephone, operation.... 199 Manual transmission ......................... 160 Adjusting air volume ..................... 181 Operating safety ........................... 199 Shifting into reverse..................... 161 Front defroster...........
                    
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                        Contents Loading.............................................. 250 At the gas station .............................. 294 Operation ......................................... 281 Roof rack*.................................... 250 Refueling...................................... 294 The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... 282 Ski sack* (Canada only) ............... 250 Check regularly and before  Driving instructions............................ 283 Split rear bench seat* .................. 253 a lon
                    
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                        Contents Maximum tire load ....................... 327 Replacing bulbs.................................. 397 Practical hints .................................. 349 Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 328 Bulbs............................................. 398 What to do if … ................................... 350 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 400 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 350 Standards (U.S. vehicles)............. 328 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps 
                    
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                        Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 440 Technical data.................................. 425 Technical terms............................... 449 Capacities .................................... 440 Parts service ...................................... 426 Engine oils.................................... 442 Warranty coverage............................. 427 Engine oil additives ...................... 442 Index................................................. 455 Loss of Service and 
                    
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                        Introduction Product information  Product information Please observe the following in your own We are unable to make an assessment for Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as  best interest: other products and therefore cannot be conversion parts and accessories  held responsible for them, even if in indi- approved by us are available at your  We recommend using Genuine  vidual cases an official approval or authori- authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where  Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great We continuously strive to improve our Service and warranty information deal of useful information. We urge you to product, and ask for your understanding  The Service and Warranty Information  read it carefully and familiarize yourself that we reserve the right to make changes  Booklet contains detailed information  with the vehicle before driving. in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- about the warranties covering your 
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail (1) the same substantial defect or mal- (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason  buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz function results in a condition that is of repair of the same or different sub- automobiles likely to cause death or serious bodily stantial defects or malfunctions for a  injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- cumulative total of more than  Under California law you may be entitled to  fect or malfunction
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership The Maintenance Booklet describes all the The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance If you change your address, be sure to  necessary maintenance work which should Program provides factory-trained technical send in the “Change of Address Notice”  be performed at regular intervals. help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to found in the Service and Warranty  the toll-free Roadside Assistance number Informati
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- or Canada able for delivery in Europe under our  European Delivery Program. For details,  If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz  eign countries, please be aware that Center or write to:  service facilities or replacement parts  In the USA: may not be readily available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC   unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- European D
                    
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                        Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- Controls in detail Technical data vide comprehensive support information  for you, the vehicle operator. Each section  Here you will find detailed information All important technical data for your vehi- has its own reference color. about the equipment installed in your vehi- cle can be found in this section. cle. This section expands on the “Getting  started” section and also describes techni- At a glance Indexes cal innova
                    
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                        Introduction Symbols  Symbols Trademarks:  This symbol points to instructions for  Warning! G you to follow.  ®  ESP is a registered trademark of  DaimlerChrysler.  A number of these symbols appearing  Warning notices draw your attention to haz- in succession indicates a multiple-step  ® ards that may endanger your health or life,   HomeLink is a registered trademark  procedure. or the health or life of others. of Prince, a Johnson Controls  Company.  Page This symbol tells you where to  l
                    
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                        Introduction Operating safety Proper use of the vehicle Warning! G Warning! G Proper use of the vehicle requires that you  Work improperly carried out on electronic Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody  are familiar with the following information  components and associated software could or tires/wheels, for example when running  and rules: cause them to cease functioning. Because over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole,   the safety precautions in this manual the vehicle’s electronic c
                    
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                        Introduction Problems with your vehicle  Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to  immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed 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 addresses: 
                    
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                        Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the  “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform  the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Merced
                    
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                        Introduction Vehicle data recording  Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic  recording devices  (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system,  may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety.  DaimlerChrysler may acc