1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Lamp
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Special Settings
(use only for short duration)
Defogging Windows
Switch off
button.
Press
. button.
Press
button repeatedly until
air is directed upward.
Turn wheels (2) to position
to open left and right air outlets (4).
Adjust air outlets upward.
Defrosting
Turn wheels (2) to position to
open left and right air outlets (4).
Adjust air outlets upward.
Press
button. Maximum heat-
ed and automatically controlled
amount of air is directed to the
windshield and side windows.
Press button once again to
return to previous setting. Rear Window Defroster
Turn key in steering lock to position 2.
To select, press
button.
To cancel, press
button again.
Note:
Heavy accumulation of snow and
ice should be removed before
activating the defroster.
The rear window defroster uses a
large amount of power. To keep
the battery drain to a minimum, turn
off the defroster as soon
as the window is clear.
The defroster is automatically turned
off after a maximum of
12 minutes of operation.
If several power consumers are
turned on simultaneously, or the
battery is only partially charged, it
is possible that the defroster will
automatically turn itself off. When
this happens, the indicator lamp
inside the switch starts blinking.
As soon as the battery has
sufficient voltage, the
defroster automatically turns
itself back on. Air Distribution
Press
button repeatedly until
the requested symbol is displayed.
Air Volume
Press - or + side of rocker switch
until the requested blower
speed is attained.
A choice of 7 blower speeds is
available. To switch the
automatic climate control off,
press - side of rocker switch
until symbol OFF is displayed.
The fresh air supply to the car interior
is shut off.
While driving, use this setting only
temporarily, otherwise the
windshield could fog up.
To switch the automatic climate
control on again, press
or + side of
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Central Locking System
Radio Frequency and Infrared Remote Control
The electronic main key has an integrated radio and infrar ed remote control. Due to the extended operational range
of
the remote control, it could be possible to unintentionally lock or unlock the vehi cle by pressing the transmit button.
A command received by the central locking system is ac knowledged by the function control lamp blinking once. The
vehicle doors, trunk and fuel filler flap can be centrally locked and unlocked. Opening and closing the windows and
sliding/pop-up roof can only be done with the infrared portion of the remote control. Aim transmitter eye (5) at a
receiver (6 or 7) and press transmit button. With vehicle centrally locked, the trunk can also be opened by using the
remote control. If the electronic key is inserted in steeri ng lock, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the
remote control.
1. Transmit button
Locking
Unlocking
Opening trunk (if not key locked)
2. PANIC button
3. Release button for mechanical key
4. Lamp for battery check and function control
5. Transmitter eye
6. Infrared receiver in driver's door handle
7. Infrared receiver in front passenger door handle
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Locking and Unlocking
Unlocking:
Press transmit button
. All turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked.
The remote control can be programmed for two kinds of unlocking methods (see below): Selective
unlocking mode. Press transmit button
once to unlock driver's door and fuel filler flap. Press
transmit button
twice to unlock doors, fuel filler flap, and trunk. Global unlocking mode - Press
transmit button
once to unlock doors, fuel filler flap, and trunk.
Notes:
If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will remain locked (see Index). The presently active
unlocking mode (selective or global) can only be determined by unlocking the vehicle with the
remote control (see below for changing mode). The vehicle is automatically locked again, if within 40
seconds of unlocking with the remote control, neither door or trunk is opened, the electronic key is
not inserted in the steering lock, or the central locking switch is not activated.
Locking:
Press transmit button
once. All turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is
locked
.
Note:
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressi ng the transmit button, then it may be necessary
to change the batteries in the transmitter (if ok, battery check lamp in transmitter will light briefly
when transmitting) or to synchronize the system, see Remote Control in Index.
Choosing Global or Selective Mode on Remote Control
Press and hold transmit buttons
and simultaneously for five seconds to reprogram the
remote control. Battery check lamp will blink two times indicating the completed mode change.
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Opening the Trunk
A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft ( 1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Press transmit button
until trunk lid is open.
Important !
Do not place remote control in trunk since trunk is locked again when closing the lid.
Note:
If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will remain locked (see Index).
Opening and Closing Windows and Sliding/Pop-Up Roof from Outside
Aim transmitter eye (5) of remote control at door receivers (6 or 7).
To open:
Continue to press transmit button
after unlocking car
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof begin to open after approx. 1 second. To interrupt opening
procedure, release button.
To close:
Continue to press transmit button
after locking car
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof begin to cl ose after approx. 1 second. To interrupt closing
procedure, release button.
Warning !
Never operate the windows or sliding/pop-up roof if there is the possibility of anyone being
harmed by the opening or closing procedure.
In case the procedure causes potential danger, the procedure can be immediately halted by
releasing the remote control button. To reverse direction of movement press
for opening
or
for closing.
Note:
If the windows and sliding/ pop-up r oof cannot be operated automatically by pressing the transmit
button of the remote control then it may be necessa ry to change the batteries in the transmitter
(if ok, battery check lamp in transmitter will light briefly when transmitting), or to synchronize the
electronic main key, see Electronic main key, in Index.
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Panic Button
To activate press and hold button (1) for at least one second. The
alarm will last for approximately 3 minut es in form of blinking exterior
lamps, and an additional horn will sound intermittently
To deactivate press button (1) again, or insert electronic key in
steering lock.
Note:
For operation in the USA only: This devise complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause har mful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification to
this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Mechanical Keys
The entire vehicle may be locked or unlocked by using either t he mechanical key in driver's door or trunk lock, or
central locking switch located in center console. The central locking system also locks or unlocks the fuel filler flap.
Note:
If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened, refer to Fuel Filler Flap, Manual Release (see Index).
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Antitheft Alarm System
1. Indicator lamp in switch located in center console
The antitheft alarm is automatically armed or disarmed with the remotecontrol or
any of your vehicle's mechanical keys by locking or unlocking the driver's door or the trunk.
A blinking lamp (1) indicates that the alarm is armed.
Operation
Once the alarm system ha s been armed, the exterior vehicle la mps will flash and the horn will sound
intermittently when someone:
• opens a door,
• opens the trunk,
• opens the hood.
The alarm will last approximately 21/2 minutes in the form of blinking exterior lamps. At the same time an additional
horn will sound intermittently for 60 seconds, pause for 30 seconds, and repeat for another 60 seconds.
The alarm will stay on even if the activating element (a door, for example) is immediately closed.
Note:
We recommend that you carry the electronic reserve key with mechanical key with you and keep it in a safe place
(e.g. your wallet) so that it is always handy. Ne ver leave the electronic reserve key in the vehicle.
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Heated Seats (optional)
The front seat heater switches are located in the center console. The front seat heaters
can be switched on with the electronic key in steering lock positions 1 or 2.
Press switch to turn on heater:
1. Normal heating mode. One indicator lamp in the switch lights up.
2. Rapid heating mode. Bo indicator lamps in the switch light up. After approximately
5 minutes in the rapid heating mode, the heater automatically witches to normal
operation and only one indicator lamp will stay on.
Turning off heater:
If one indicator lamp is on, press upper half of switch.
If both indicator lamps are on, press lower half of switch.
If left on, the heater automatically turns off after approximately 30 minutes of operation.
Note:
When in operation, the seat heater consumes a large amount of electrical power. It is not advisable to use the seat
heater longer than necessary. The seat heaters may automatically switch off if too many power consumers are
switched on at the same time, or if the battery charge is lo w. When this occurs, the indicator lamp in the switch will
blink (both indicator lamps blink during rapid seat heating) . The seat heaters will switch on again automatically as
soon as sufficient voltage is available. If the blinking of the indicator lamps is distracting to you, the seat heaters can
be switched off.
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Armrest (Rear Bench Seat)
Pull down the armrest. For removal of rear seat cushion, see Index.
Cup Holder in Rear Bench Armrest
Briefly press drawer and pull out to its detent.
Caution!
Keep cup holder closed while travelling. Place only containers
that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills.
Do not fill containers to a height where the contents could spill
during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot liquids.
Adjusting Telescoping Steering Column (optional)
Warning!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The telescoping
adjustment must be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering
wheel while driving, or driving without the telescoping adjustment
locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Unlocking:
Pull handle (1) out to its stop. The indicator lamp comes on.
Adjusting:
To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull out or push in steering wheel.
Locking:
Push handle (1) in until it engages.
The indicator lamp goes out.
Important!
With the electronic key in steering lock position 2, an indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on. It should go
out when the engine is running. If the indicator lamp does not go out after starting the engine, the adjustable steering
column is not locked properly. Do not drive the vehi cle until you have properly locked the steering column.
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