1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ABS

Rear Seat Cushion

Removal:
Push in locking tabs (on left and right side of seat) and pull up seat at the front. Installation: Slide rear edge of
cushion under the backrest. Push front of cushion down until it locks in place.

Caution!
Watch out for sharp edges when removing or installing the rear seat cushion, and make sure that it is securely
locked in place again, to prevent personal injury.




Emergency Operation of Sliding/Pop-Up Roof

The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur.
The sliding/pop-up roof drive is located behind the le ns of the left interior lamp between the sun visors.
1. Pry off lens (1) by using a screw driver.
2. Obtain crank (2) (supplied with vehicle) and insert it through hole.

To slide the roof closed or to raise the roof at the rear: turn crank clockwise.
To slide the roof open or to lower the roof at the rear: turn crank counterclockwise.


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Replacing Wiper Blade Insert

For safety reasons, remove electronic key from steering lock before replacing the wiper blade, otherwise
the motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury.

Notes:
Do not open engine hood with wiper arm folded forward.
Do not allow the wiper arm to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted. The glass may be
scratched or broken. Make certain that the wiper blade is pr operly installed. An improperly installed blade may cause
windshield damage.






Removal:
Fold wiper arm forward. Press
safety tab down (1), push wiper
blade downward (2) and remove.
Place wiper blade on firm support.
Slide (direction of arrow) the wiper
blade insert out of the retainer
claws.





Installation:
Slide (direction of arrow) wiper
blade insert into retainer claws until
tabs are engaged.
Insert wiper blade between tabs (3)
on the wiper arm, and slide into
end of wiper arm. Press safety tab
upward until it locks in place.


Headlamp Wiper Blades


Removal:
Fold wiper arm forward. Push pin
(1) and remove wiper blade.

Installation:
Place wiper blade on wiper arm
and press in pin (1).


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Engine Oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Information on recommended brands is av ailable at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Please
follow service Booklet recommendations for scheduled oil ch anges. Failure to do so could result in engine damage
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.


Engine Oil Additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may be harmful to the engine operation. Damage or malfunctions
resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.


Air Conditioner Refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil is used in the air conditioner system. Never use R-12 (CFC)
or mineral based lubricating oil, otherwise damage to the system will occur.


Brake Fluid
During vehicle operation, the boiling poin t of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of
moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely hard operati ng conditions, this moisture content can lead to the
formation of bubbles in the system thus reducing the syste m's efficiency. The brake fluid must therefore be replaced
every two years, preferably in the spring. It is recomm ended to use only brake fluid approved by Mercedes- Benz.
Your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer will provide you with additional information.


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