2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 Page 22

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Notes:
The time delay for the interior light to switch off after
the electronic key is removed from the starter switch
can be adjusted in the “Individual settings” –
“LIGHTING”. See page 117.
To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged
with doors open, all interior lamps switch off after
approximately 5 minutes.
An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out
automatically. Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that
all interior lamps are switched off.Door entry lamps
The appropriate entry lamp switches on if a door is
opened in darkness and if the interior lighting is
switched to automatic function.
The entry lamp switches off automatically when the
door is closed.

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Glove box
1Unlocked positio n
2Locked position
3Glove box
4Glove box lid release
Pull to openNotes:
Prior to closing t he glove box, close t he compartment for
glasses first.
The glove box can be locked and unlocked with the
mechanical key. See page 23 for instructions on how to
remove the mechanical key from the electronic main
key (e.g. for valet parking service).

195 Interior equipment
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5Storage compartment in front of armrestTo o p e n :
Slide cover (5) rearward.
To c l o s e :
Slide cover (5) forward.
Note:
The compartment contains a lighter (see page 201), a
coin holder, and a cup holder (see page 197).

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Storage compartment below the front armrest
To open compartment in armrest:
Lift armrest by handle (6).
To open compartment under armrest:
Lift armrest by handle (7).
To c lo se:
Lower armrest until it engages in lock.To change inclination of armrest:
Pull up on armrest.
To lower armrest:
Pull handle (7).
Notes:
The storage compartment can be heated or cooled, see
page 158.
The compartment can get very warm due to its confined
space. When storing heat sensitive objects in the
compartment, close the air outlet while heating the
passenger compartment.
Do not obstruct the air outlet in the storage
compartment.

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1Cup holder in front seat armrest
Open the storage compartment in front of the armrest,
seepage195.
Close the storage compartment in front of the armrest,
seepage195..
Wa r n i n g !
Keep the cup holder closed while traveling. 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.

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1Center console lighter
The lighter is located in the center console compartment
in front of the armrest, see page 195.Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2.
Push in lighter in (1); it will pop out automatically when
hot.
Note:
The lighter can be operated with electronic key in
starter switch position 1 or 2.
The lighter socket can be used to accommodate
electrical accessories up to a maximum 85 W.
Wa r n i n g !
Never touch the heating element or sides of the
lighter, they are extremely hot, hold at knob only.When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the starter switch. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with access
to an unl ocked vehic l e. Uns upervi s ed us e of vehi cl e
equipment may cause serious personal injury.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Enlarged cargo area (optional)
1. Pull handle (1) located in trunk to unlock backrest.
O n vehicles wi t h op ti onal sp li t fold in g rear seat back rest
you can fold down the two sections separately to enlarge
the cargo area.Split folding rear seat bench
2. Pull handle (2) and fold seat cushion (3) forward.
3. Fully retract and fold down head restraints, see
page 52.
4. Fold backrest (4) forward.

219 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)
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The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the
break-in period, the more satisfied you will be with its
performance later on. Therefore, drive your vehicle
during the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) at moderate
vehicle and engine speeds.
During this period, avoid heavy loads (full throttle
driving) and excessive engine speeds.
Avoid accelerating by kickdown. It is not recommended
to brake t he vehicle by man ually shif tin g to a lower gear.
We recommend that you select positions “3”, “2” or “1”
only at moderate speeds (for hill driving).
After 1 000 miles (1 500 km) speeds may be gradually
increased to the permissible maximum.Maintenance
Approximately 30 days or 2000 miles (2000 km) prior
to the next recommended service, the remaining
distance or days are displayed in the multifunction
indicator. See Flexible service system (FSS) on
page 125.
We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle
serviced by your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in
accordance with the Service Booklet at the times called
for by the FSS.
Failure to have the vehicle maintained in accordance
with the Service Booklet at the designated times /
mileage may result in vehicle damage not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.