2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 key

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Manual repeat dialing (redial)
The last number entered can be re-selected by pressing
the “SND” key once, and the call can be placed by
pressing the “SND” key a second time. The last dialed
telephone number is shown on the display. Using the
, , or button, the numbers stored in
the re-dial memory of the telephone can be selected.
The abbreviation L and the
number in the memory are
shown in the top line of the
display.
Automatic repeat dialing (redial)
If no call can be placed, press the “SND” key.
“REDIAL” is shown on the display and repeated
attempts will be made for the next four minutes.Abbreviated dialing from previously stored
telephone numbers
Quick-dialing
Enter the previously selected
maximum 3-digit (1 - 999)
number and press “RCL”.
The telephone number
previously stored under that number will be displayed.
Press the soft key “SND”. The call is set up.
Speed-dialing
Enter the memory location desired with buttons -
. You can enter up to 2 digits.
To correct the last digit press the soft key “CLR”.
Press the soft key “SND”. The phone number stored at
this memory location will appear on the screen and the
call is set up.
The abb rev iati on “L” an d t he n umb er in t he memo ry are
shown in the top line of the display.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Express-dialing
Press one of the number buttons - for more
than 1 second.
The phone number or the name stored at this memory
location will appear on the screen.
When the call is initiated, the call time will appear on
the display.
Note:
Please be aware that button might already be
reserved for an emergency call number, see page 183.
Call hold feature
While on the telephone, a second call can be accepted
by pressing the “SND” key. The first call will be put on
hold. Press “SND” to toggle between the calls.
An additional call can be accepted after ending one of
the previous calls.Accepting incoming call in telephone mode
With an incoming call, a
ringing tone can be heard and
the message “CALL” appears
on the display. Press the
“SND” key to answer the call.
Accepting incoming call in tape, CD or radio mode
If the telephone is activated in the background (symbol
“S” on the display), then a switch is made automatically
to the telephone mode when a call is received. The audio
source is muted, the ringing tone is heard and the
message “CALL” appears. Press the soft key “SND” to
answer the call. After the call has been terminated, the
previously selected audio source is resumed.
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Terminating call
A current call can be terminated by pressing the “END”
button.
Muting a call
Pressing the “MUT” key will
silence the call. The caller can
no longer hear you. To return
to the conversation, press the
“MUT” key again.Component malfunctions
The radio, CD changer
1, and Mercedes-Benz integrated
cellular telephone
1 are part of a fiberoptic networked
system. Failure of one of the components can lead to
malfunctions of the other components. Please contact
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call the
Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA)
at1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in
Canada) at1-800-387-0100 for more information in the
event of a malfunction.
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Power windows
The control panel is located on the driver’s door. Switches for:
1left, front
2right, front
3left, rear
4right, rear
There are individual switches in the front passenger
door and the rear doors for the respective windows.
Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2.
Opening the windows:
Press the switch to resistance point.
Closing the windows:
Pull the switch to resistance point.
Release switch when window is in desired position.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Express opening and closing
Press or pull switch past resistance point and release –
window opens or closes completely.
To interrupt procedure, briefly press or pull switch.
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 pulling and holding the switch to close the
window, and upward movement of the window is
blocked during the last few inches before closure, it will
stop but not
open slightly.
Note:
The power windows can also be opened and closed
using the convenience opening / closing feature, see
page 29.
Wa r n i n g !
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 reversal will
not operate if a window is being closed by pulling
the switch to its resistance point and holding it
there, or when using the electronic main key.The closing procedure can be immediately reversed
by either pressing or pulling the switch, or
pressing buttonΠon the electronic main key
and holding it.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from starter switch, and lock your
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.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Sliding/pop-up roof
1to slide roof open
2to slide roof closed
3to raise roof at rear
4to lower roof at rearTurn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2.
To open, close, raise or lower the sliding/pop-up roof:
Move the switch to resistance point in the required
direction.
Release the switch when the roof has reached the
required position.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the sliding / pop-up roof, be sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from starter switch, and lock your
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.

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Opening or closing the sliding / pop-up roof
automatically
Move the switch past resistance point in the direction
required and release.
The sliding / pop-up roof opens or closes completely.
Stopping the sliding / pop-up roof:
Move the switch in any direction.
If the movement of the sliding / pop-up roof is blocked
during the closing procedure, the roof will stop and
reopen slightly.With the roof closed or tilted open, a screen can be slid
into the roof opening to guard against sun rays. When
sliding the roof open, the screen will also retract.
Notes:
The sliding / pop-up roof can also be opened and closed
using the summer opening / convenience feature, see
page 29.
To avoid damaging the seals, do not transport any
objects with sharp edges which can stick out of the
sliding / pop-up roof.
The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened or closed
manually should an electrical malfunction occur, see
page 335.
Synchronizing the sliding / pop-up roof
The sliding / pop-up roof must be resynchronized if the
power supply has been interrupted (battery
disconnected or low), the sliding / pop-up roof has been
closed manually or the sliding / pop-up roof does not
open smoothly or malfunctions.
•Press the switch in the “raise” (3) direction, wait
until the sliding / pop-up roof is fully raised at rear
and hold the switch for approximately 1 second.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the sliding / pop-up roof, be sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from starter switch, and lock your
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.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Interior lighting
1Rear interior lights
Press the button to switch the rear passenger
compartment lights on / off.
2Right front reading lamp
Press the button to switch the reading lamp on or
off. The right reading lamp will be switched on or
off.3To switch off automatic function:
Press the rocker switch.
The interior lighting remains switched off, even
when unlocking the vehicle or opening a door or the
electronic key is removed from the starter switch.
4To select automatic function:
Press the rocker switch to the center position.
Interior lamps are switched on, and off (soft fade)
delayed, when unlocking or locking the vehicle, or
when opening or closing a door. However, there will
be no delay when the electronic key is in starter
switch position 2.
5Interior lamps, front:
Press rocker switch in to switch front interior lamps
on. The interior lighting stays on while the rocker
switch is pressed in.
Switching off the front interior lighting:
Press rocker switch to position (3) or (4).
6Left front reading lamp:
Press the button to switch the reading lamp on or
off. The left reading lamp will be switched on or off.