Mercedes-Benz 2008 C-Class Automobile User 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 .................................. 11
Roadside Assistance...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle
outside the USA or Canada............ 12
Where to find it.................................... 13
Symbols............................................... 14
Operating safety.................................. 15
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 15
Problems with your vehicle.................. 16
Reporting safety defects...................... 17
Reporting safety defects................ 17
Vehicle data recording......................... 18
Information regarding electronic
recording devices........................... 18
At a glance.......................................... 19
Exterior view......................................... 20
Storage compartments......................... 22
Cockpit................................................. 24
Instrument cluster................................ 26
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 28
Center console..................................... 29
Upper part ...................................... 29
Lower part ...................................... 30
Overhead control panel........................ 31
Driver’s door control panel
and seat adjustment/memory*............ 32
Safety and Security ........................... 33
Occupant safety................................... 34
Air bags .......................................... 36
Occupant Classification System ..... 41
Seat belts ....................................... 46
Active head restraints..................... 50
Children in the vehicle.................... 51
Blocking of
rear door window operation............ 57
Panic alarm .......................................... 58
Driving safety systems ......................... 59
ABS................................................. 59
Adaptive Brake ............................... 60
BAS................................................. 60
EBP................................................. 61
ESP
®
............................................... 62
Four wheel electronic traction
system (4MATIC) with the ESP
®
..... 65
Anti-theft systems................................ 66
Immobilizer..................................... 66
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 66
Canceling the alarm........................ 67