Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class Wagon Automobile User Manual


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