1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS lock

Power Windows

on center console, front

Switches for:

1.
left, front
2. left, rear
3. right, front
4. right, rear
5. Switch for rear door window override
6. individual switches (rear doors)
in rear doors

in rear doors


Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
Press switch in to resistance point:
to open
to close
Release switch when window is in desired position.



Express Opening and Closing

Press switch or past resistance point and release - window opens or closes completely. To interrupt
procedure, briefly press
or If the upward movement of the window is blocked during the closing procedure,
the window will stop during the last few inches before closure and open slightly. When pressing and holding the
switch
to close the window, and upward movement of the wi ndow is blocked during the last few inches before
closure, it will stop but not
open slightly.


Blocking of Rear Door Window Operation
If no operation of the rear windows by switch (6) (for instance by children) is desired, slide override switch (5) to right,
symbol
becomes visible.


Warning !
When closing the windows, be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure. In case of obstruction, the automatic rever sal will not operate if a window is being closed
by pressing the switch to its resistance point and holdi ng it there, or when using a mechanical key or
the remote control. The closing procedure can be immediately reversed by either pressing the switch
,
turning the mechanical key to the unlocking position, or pressing button
on the remote control,
and holding it.


Note:
The power windows can also be closed with the mechanical ke y or infrared remote control while locking the vehicle
doors or trunk (see Central Locking System in Index).


Warning !
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the el ectronic key from the steering lock, and lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause serious personal injury.


Synchronizing Power Windows
If the power supply was interrupted (battery disconnected or empty), the wi ndows cannot be opened or closed by
the Express feature. To resynchronize the Ex press feature, press
side of power window switch until the
window is completely closed and hold for additional 2 seconds. Repeat procedure for each window.
The automatic full opening and closing procedure of the windows should now be restored.


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Instrument Lamps
Press + or - button to vary intensity of instrument lamps.


Display illumination
The display for temperature, odometer, oil level indicator, FSS indicator and clock is illuminated briefly when
opening the driver door. The display illumination brightness responds automatically according to changes in the
surrounding light sensitivity. To briefly illuminate the display (with electronic key
removed or in steering lock position 0 or 1), press button O, +,- , h or m.


Trip Odometer
• To reset:
• Press button O once and hold (with display illuminated).
• Press button O twice and hold (with display not illuminated).


Clock
Adjusting clock (display illuminated): Press button m or h briefly. The disp lay flashes to indicate that the clock
can be adjusted.
Minute: Press button m briefly.
Minutes: Press and hold button m.
Hour: Press button h briefly.
Hours: Press and hold button h .


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Trunk Lid Release Switch
The switch is located on the center console. A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft (1.8 m) is required to open
the trunk lid. To open the trunk, the vehi cle must be parked and unlocked. Pull up on switch until trunk lid is open.
The indicator lamp remains on with trunk lid open.

Notes:
With vehicle centrally locked, the trunk can also be opened by using the remote control. Press button. The trunk lid
cannot
be released by the switch when previously locked separat ely with the mechanical key. To open, refer to Trunk,
separately
locked (in Index).


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Garage Door Opener


1. Remote control transmitter located on driver side sun visor
2. Portable remote control transmitter
Warning !
When programming a garage door opener, the door moves up or down. When programming or operating
the remote control make sure there is no possib ility of anyone being harmed by the moving door.

The visor remote control is capable of operati ng up to three separately controlled objects.

Notes:
Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible wi th the integrated opener. If you should experience
difficulties
with programming the transmitter, contact your authoriz ed Mercedes-Benz dealer or call Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (in the U.S.A. only) at 1-800-FOR- MERCedes. 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 harmful 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.

Programming or reprogramming the remote control:
1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
2. Press and hold one button of the remote control located on the sun visor until its control light begins to flash at a
rate of about once a second. Continue holding down the button.
Note:
The light blinks immediately if the remote control is being programmed for the first time, or if its memory was
previously erased. If you are re programming a previously used button, the light will flash afte r about 20 seconds.
3. Hold end opposite to battery of portable remote contro l against the sun visor transmitter to be programmed. While
still holding down the button on the transmitter on the sun visor, press down the button on your portable remote
control, until the sun visor remote control light starts to flash rapidly. This means that the integrated remote control
has accepted the frequency and code of the portable transmitter.
4. If you wish, repeat the procedure for each remaining button.


Operation of remote control:
1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
2. Select and press the appropriate button (1, 2 or 3) to ac tivate the remote controlled device. The remote control
transmitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed - up to 20 seconds.


Erasing the remote control memory:
1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
2. Simultaneously holding down buttons 1 and 3 for approximatel y 20 seconds, or until the control light blinks rapidly,
will erase the code s of all three channels.


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Drinking and Driving



Warning !
Drinking and driving can be a very dangerous combination. Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and judgement. The possibility of a serious or even fatal accident is
sharply increased when you drink and drive. Please don't drink and drive or allow anyone to drive after
drinking.


Parking Brake
To engage, firmly depress parking brake pedal. When the electronic key is in steering lock position 2, the brake
warning lamp in the instrument cluster should come on brightly. To release the parking brake, pull handle on
instrument panel. The brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster should go out. A warning sounds, if you start
to drive without having released the parking brake. Also see Brake Warning Lamp Test in Index.


Driving Off
Apply the service brakes to test them briefly after driving off. Perform this procedure only when the road is clear
of other traffic. Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not plac e full load on the engine until the operating temperature has
been reached. When starting off on a slippery surface, do not allow one drive wheel to spin for an extended period.

Warning !
Keep driver's foot area clear at all times. Object s stored in this area may impair pedal movement.


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Automatic Transmission

The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, dependent upon
• Selector lever position
• Program mode selector
• Accelerator position
• Vehicle speed

Important !

When parking the car or before working on the vehicle with the engine running, firmly depress the parking brake
pedal and shift the selector lever into "P".


Driving
The selector lever is automatically locked while in position "P". To move the selector lever out of position "P", the
service brake pedal must be firmly depressed before the shift lock will release. Shift selector lever to the desired
position only when the engine is idling normally and the service brake is applied. Do not release the brake until
ready to drive. The vehicle may otherwise start creeping when the selector lever is in drive or reverse position.

Warning !
It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of "P" or "N" if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the car could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You
could lose control of the car and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling
normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

Important !
After selecting any driving position from "N" or "P", wait a moment to allow the gear to fully engage before
accelerating, especially when the engine is cold.


Accelerator Position
Partial throttle = early upshifting = normal acceleration
Full throttle = later upshifting = rapid acceleration
Kickdown (depressing the accelerator beyond full throttle) = downshifting to a lower gear = maximum acceleration.
Once the desired speed is attained, ease up on t he accelerator - the transmission shifts up again.




Selector Lever Positions

The automatic gear shifting process can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the selector lever.

P - Parking position.
The parking position is to be used when parking t he vehicle. Engage only with the car stopped. The parking
position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always use
the parking brake in addition to placing the selector lever in park to secure the vehicle.

Note:
The electronic key can be removed from the steering lo ck only with the foot off the brake pedal and the selector
lever in position "P". With the electronic key removed, the selector lever is locked in position "P".


R - Reverse gear. Shift to reverse gear only with the car stopped.
N - Neutral.
No power is transmitted from the engine to the rear axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can be
moved freely (pushed or towed). Do not engage "N" while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of
skidding (e.g. on icy roads, see Winter driving Instructions in Index).





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Cruise Control



Cruise Control
Any given speed above approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) can be maintained with the cruise control by operating the
lever.
1. Accelerate and set:
Lift lever briefly to set speed. Hold lever up to accelerate.
2. Decelerate and set:
Depress lever briefly to set sp eed. Hold lever down to decelerate.
Normally the vehicle is accelerated to the desired speed with the accelerator. Speed is set by briefly pushing
the lever to position 1 or 2. The accelerator can be released. The speed can be increased (e.g. for passing)
by using the accelerator. As soon as the accelerator is released, the previously set speed will be resumed
automatically. If a set speed is to be increased or decreased slightly, e.g. to adapt to the traffic flow, hold lever in
position 1 or 2 until the desired speed is reached, or br iefly tip the control lever in the appropriate direction for
increases or decreases in 0.6 mph (1 km/h) increment s. When the lever is released, the newly set speed remains.
3. Canceling
To cancel the cruise control, briefly push lever to position 3.
When you step on the brake or the vehicle speed drops below approx. 22 rnph (35 km/h), for example when driving
upgrade, the cruise control will be canceled. If the cruise control cancels by itself and remains inoperative until the
engine is restarted, have the syst em checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as soon as possible.
4. Resume
If the lever is briefly pushed to position 4 when drivi ng at a speed exceeding approx. 22 mph (35 km/h), the vehicle
resumes the speed which was set prior to the cancella tion of the cruise control. The last memorized speed is
canceled when the key in the steering lock is turned to position 1 or 0.



Note:
If the engine does not brake the vehicle sufficiently while dr iving on a downgrade, the speed you set on the cruise
control may be exceeded and you may have to step on the brake pedal to slow down.
As soon as the grade eases, the cruise controlled speed w ill again be maintained as long as the brakes were not
previously applied, or the lever may be used to resume the previously set speed if the brakes were applied.


Caution !
Moving gear selector lever to position "N" switches the cruise control off.

Warning !
Only use the cruise control if the traffic and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed.
• The use of cruise control can be dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not
allow safe driving at a steady speed.
• The use of cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire adhesion can result
in wheel spin and loss of control.
The "Resume" function should only be operated if the driv er is fully aware of the previously set speed and
wishes to resume this particular preset speed.


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Charge Indicator Lamp
Should the charge indicator lamp fail to come on prior to starting when the electronic key is in steering lock position 2
or should it fail to go out after starting or during operati on, this indicates a fault which must be repaired at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer immediately.
If the charge indicator lamp comes on while the engine is ru nning, this may indicate that the poly-V-belt has broken.
Should this condition occur, the poly-V-bel t must be replaced before continuing to operate the vehicle. Otherwise, the
engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine.
Do not continue to drive the vehicle with the charge indicator lamp illuminated. Doing so could result in serious engine
damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Low Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp
With the electronic key in steering lock position 2, the o il level warning lamp comes on. It should go out immediately
when the engine is running.
If the warning lamp does not go out after starting the engi ne, or comes on with the engine running and at operating
temperature, the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum mark on the dipstick.
When this occurs, the warning lamp will first come on intermittently and then stay on if the oil level drops further.
If no oil leaks are noted, continue to drive to the nearest service station where the engine oil should be topped to the
"full" mark on the dipstick with an approved oil.
The low engine oil level warning light should not be ignored. Extended driving with the light illuminated could result in
serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes -Benz Limited Warranty. In addition to the warning lamp,
the engine oil level should be periodically checked with the di pstick (or via the odometer display - Model 280 only), for
example during a fuel stop, or before a long trip (see Index)


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