Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 230 Kompressor - Manual (Page 7)

Contents
Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel* .............................. 241
Opening and closing the roller
sunblinds for the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel ........ 241
Opening and closing the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel . 242
Synchronizing the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel and
the roller sunblinds....................... 246
Driving systems ................................. 247
Cruise control............................... 247
Loading .............................................. 250
Roof rack*.................................... 250
Split rear bench seat .................... 250
Luggage cover .............................. 252
Loading instructions..................... 252
Cargo tie-down rings .................... 253
Useful features .................................. 254
Storage compartments................. 254
Ashtrays ....................................... 257
Cigarette lighter ........................... 259
Electrical outlet ............................ 260
Telephone*................................... 260
Tele Aid* ...................................... 261
Garage door opener* ................... 269
Operation ......................................... 275
The first 1000 miles (1500km) .......... 276
Driving instructions............................ 277
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 277
Drinking and driving ..................... 277
Pedals .......................................... 277
Power assistance ......................... 277
Brakes .......................................... 278
Driving off .................................... 279
Parking......................................... 279
Tires ............................................. 280
Hydroplaning................................ 281
Tire traction.................................. 281
Tire speed rating .......................... 282
Winter driving instructions ........... 283
Standing water ............................. 284
Passenger compartment .............. 284
Driving abroad.............................. 284
Control and operation of radio
transmitter ................................... 284
Catalytic converter....................... 285
Emission control .......................... 286
Coolant temperature .................... 286
At the gas station .............................. 288
Refueling...................................... 288
Check regularly and before a
long trip ....................................... 290
Engine compartment ......................... 291
Hood ............................................ 291
Engine oil ..................................... 292
Transmission fluid level................ 296
Coolant level ................................ 296
Battery ......................................... 297
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 299
Tires and wheels................................ 300
Important guidelines .................... 300
Tire care and maintenance........... 301
Direction of rotation..................... 303
Loading the vehicle ...................... 303
Recommended tire inflation
pressure....................................... 309
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 311
Tire labeling ................................. 313
Load identification ....................... 317
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 318
Maximum tire load ....................... 319
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 320