2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 fold seats

52 Seats
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Rear seat head restraints
Folding head restraints back with switch in the center
console:
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2.
Folding head restraints back:
Press the symbol-side on the rocker switch to release
the head restraints. The head restraints will fold
backward for increased visibility.Folding head restraints back in the rear passenger
compartment:
Push lock button (1). The head restraints will fold
backward.

53 Seats
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Place head restraints upright
Placing head restraints upright:
Pull the head restraint forward until it locks into
position.
Angle of head restraints:
The head restraint angle can be adjusted manually.Important!
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head
restraints in the upright position when the rear seats
are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles
(e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of
the head restraints.

76 Restraint systems
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To secure a tether strap to the anchorage, securely
fasten the hook (3), which is part of the tether strap, to
the anchorage ring (2). For safety, please make sure that
the hook has attached to the ring beyond the safety
catch, as illustrated.
After removing the tether strap, reinstall the cover (1).Child seat mounts
This vehicle is provided with two mounts (at each of the
outer rear seats) for the installation of a child seat
having the matching mounting fittings. The mounts can
be folded back between the seat cushion and the
backrest.
To install a child seat, the mounts (1) must be folded
forward until they lock in place. To do so, grip inner side
of mounts and fold forward. Install child seat according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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369 Index
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......................................... 47
Replacement keys
Obtaining ..................................................................... 23
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................337
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................. 9
REST .........................................................................145, 156
Roof rack .........................................................................338
SSeat belt nonusage warning system ............................. 56
Seat belts ........................................................................... 55
Fastening ...................................................................... 58
Operation ..................................................................... 59
Unfastening .................................................................. 59
Warning lamp ............................................................273
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................................................... 55
Seats
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 42
Manual seat ................................................................. 45
Power seat .................................................................... 43
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 123
Side impact airbags ......................................................... 68Ski sack .......................................................................... 202
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................ 187
Opening and closing ...................................................29
Synchronizing ........................................................... 188
Spare wheel ................................................................... 308
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment .... 304
Split folding rear seat bench ....................................... 207
Standby bulb function ...................................................331
Start lock-out .....................................................................24
Starter switch ................................................................. 230
Starting and turning off the engine ........................... 232
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. - malfunction and warning
messages ................................................................... 292
Steering lock
See starter switch ..................................................... 230
Steering wheel
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 41
Steering wheel adjustment
electrical .......................................................................79
manual ..........................................................................77
Storage compartments and armrests .......................... 193
Storing mirror positions ................................................. 81
Storing seat positions ......................................................44
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 294
Sun visors ........................................................................ 192
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..........................63