2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Owners Owners Manual C230 C240 4MATIC C320 4MATIC C320 C32 AMG - English

Owner’s manual for 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class models: C 230 Kompressor Sport, C 240, C 240 4MATIC, C 320, C 320 4MATIC, C 320 Sport, C 32 AMG. Mercedes-Benz W203 Operator’s Manual.

Contents
Introduction 9
Product information 9
Operator’s Manual 10

Service and warranty information 10
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles 11
Maintenance 12
Roadside Assistance 12
Change of address or ownership 12
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada 13

Where to find it 14
Symbols 15
Operating safety 16
Proper use of the vehicle 16
Problems with your vehicle 17
Reporting safety defects 18
Reporting Safety Defects 18
At a glance 19

Cockpit 20
Instrument cluster 22
Multifunction steering wheel 24
Center console 25
Upper part 25
Lower part 26
Overhead control panel 27
Door control panel 28
Getting started 29

Unlocking 30
Unlocking with the SmartKey 30
Adjusting 32
Seats 32
Steering wheel 36
Mirrors 38
Driving 40
Fastening the seat belt 40
Starting the engine 43
Switching on headlamps 46
Turn signals and high beam 47
Windshield wipers 47
Problems while driving 49

Parking and locking 50
Parking brake 50
Switching off headlamps 51
Turning off engine 52
Safety and Security 53
Occupant safety 54
Airbags 55
Seat belts 60
Children in the vehicle 63
Blocking of rear door window
operation 70
Panic alarm* 71
Activating 71
Deactivating 71
Driving safety systems 72
ABS 72
BAS 73
ESP 74
Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP 77
Anti-theft systems 78
Immobilizer 78
Anti-theft alarm system* 78
Tow-away alarm* 79