1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS trunk release

Instruments and Controls
For more detailed descriptions see Index.
For adjustments of air outlets, refer to Automatic
Climate Control (see Index).

1. Side air outlet, adjustable
2. Air volume control for side air outlet
3. Exterior lamp switch
4. Parking brake release
5. Hood lock release
6. Parking brake pedal
7. Steering wheel adjustment lever
8. Combination switch
9. Cruise control switch
10. Horn, airbag
11. Instrument cluster
12. Steering lock with ignition/starter switch
13. Center air outlets, adjustable
14. Air volume control for center air outlets
15. Glove box (illuminated with electronic
key in steering lock position 1 or 2)


16. Left front seat heater switch
17. ASR or ESP control switch
18. Switch for rear seat head restraints
19. Hazard warning flasher switch
20. Central locking switch,
Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system

21. Right front seat heater switch
22. Automatic climate control
Rear win dow defroster switch
23. Audio system
24. Open storage compartment
25. Ashtray with lighter
26 .Storage/eyeglasses compartment
27. Power window switches, front doors

28. Power window safety switch, rear doors
29. Airbag off indicator lamp
30. Power window switches, rear doors
31. Trunk lid release switch
32. Mirror adjustment switch


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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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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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Trunk

0 - Neutral position - push to open
1 - Unlocking
2 - Locking (detent)
3 - Separate locking of trunk - remove mechanical key in this position.

When the trunk is separately locked, it remains locked when centrally unlocking
the vehicle. To deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk, lock it
separately. Leave only the electronic main key less its mechanical key with the
vehicle.

Notes:
In case of a malfunction in the central locking system the trunk can be locked and unlocked individually. To lock, turn
mechanical key to position 2 or 3. To unlock and open the trunk lid, turn mechanical key to position 1, hold and push
to open. If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened, refe r to Fuel Filler Flap, Manual Release (see Index).


Important!
Do not place mechanical key inside trunk, since trunk is locked again when closing the
lid.

Lower trunk lid using handle (4) and close it with hands placed flat on trunk lid.

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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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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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Fuses




1. Main fuse box in engine compartment

2. Auxiliary fuse box in trunk
3. Auxiliary fuse in trunk
4. Auxiliary fuse in engine compartment

Before replacing a blown fuse, determine the cause of the short circuit. Spare fuses are supplied inside the
main fuse box. Observe amperage and color of fuse. To gai n access to the main fuse box, release clamp (1),
lift the fuse box cover up and remove it. A special fuse puller comes with the vehicle tools. Always use a
new fuse for replacement. Never attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse. After replacing a blown fuse, close
fuse box cover. To close the main fuse box, engag e cover at the rear and secure with clamp.


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