2000 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 lens 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.

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 properly
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).

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 available at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Please follow service Booklet recommendations for scheduled oil
changes. 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 lubricat ing oil is used in the air conditioner system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral ba sed lubricating oil, otherwise damage to the system will occur.


Brake Fluid
During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the
absorption of moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely hard operating conditions, this
moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbl es in the system thus reducing the system's
efficiency.
The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two years, pr eferably in the spring. It is
recommended to use only brake fluid approved by Mercedes- Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-
Benz dealer will provide you with additional information.