2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS WAGON 2001 W210 Owner's Manual

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Rear doorsTo remove ashtray:
Push left and right sides down and pull out the ashtray.
To i n st a l l a s h t r ay :
Install top of ashtray, push bottom part in to engage.

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Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
Push in lighter (1); it will pop out automatically when
hot.The lighter socket can be used to accommodate
electrical accessories up to 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 steering lock. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with access
to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle
equipment may cause serious personal injury.

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Split rear bench seat
The two sections can be folded down separately to
enlarge the cargo area.
1. Slip seat belt webbing behind belt retainer (1) and
move buckle latch plate upward to belt outlet.
2. Slip fingers into recess (2) and lift seat cushion to a
vertical position (move front seat forward a little, if
necessary).3. Pull head restraint up to its highest position.
Depress the release button (3) until it engages and
pull out the head restraint.
4. Insert head restraint into the openings provided in
the seat cushion.
5. Pull locking handle (4) up and fold backrest forward.

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Pull backrest up until it locks in its upright position.
A red indicator (5) on the pull locking handle is visible
in the unlocked position. Check for secure locking by
pushing and pulling on the backrest. Follow remaining
steps in reverse order listed above.
Note:
Do not interchange the front head restraints with the
rear head restraints.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not drive the vehicle without head restraints.
Always reinstall head restraints when returning
cushions to seating use. Head restraints help
reduce injuries should an accident occur.
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Enlarging cargo area:
The cargo area can be enlarged by placing the seat
cushions in a vertical position and removing them. To
remove each seat cushion, pull up the lever (6) on the
underside of the seat and pull the seat cushion out its
hinge pins (7).Folding the backrest forward:
When folding the backrest forward, the hinge pins (7)
must rest in the brackets at the backrest. It is not
necessary to remove the head restraints before folding
the backrest forward if the seat cushion has been
removed.
When reinstalling the seat cushion, be sure to lock the
respective seat cushion into its hinge pins (7).
In addition, when transporting extremely long items,
push front passenger seat forward, remove its head
restraint and lower its backrest to the rear.
Notes:
It must be ensured that the heating elements of the rear
window defroster are not damaged by cargo rubbing
against them.
With twin-reel roller installed: When folding the
backrest down, fold the right section first and then the
left section. If only the left section is to be folded, first
remove the twin-reel roller blind, see page 171.
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The twin-reel roller blind comprises a luggage cover and
a partition net. It is mounted on the backrest of the rear
seat and can also be used with the backrest folded
down.
Wa r n i n g !
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle, and can cause injury to vehicle
occupants unless the items are securely fastened in
the vehicle.Always lock backrest in its upright position when
rear seat bench is occupied, or the extended cargo
area is not in use. Check for secure locking by
pushing and pulling on the backrest.Never drive vehicle with tailgate open. Deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

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Luggage cover:
Pull out lower blind, draw it over the luggage and
engage into track on the D pillar. When the tailgate is
opened the blind is lifted up automatically so that it
need not be retracted for loading or unloading the
vehicle.
Lower the blind to its bottom stop before closing the
tailgate.
To retract the lower blind, press left and right lock
button (1). The luggage cover rail is raised. Now
disengage it from the track on the D pillar and slowly
guide it into its receptacle.
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Pull out upper blind (safety net) and engage into eyelets
on the roof (1). This is a particularly important safety
factor when the vehicle is loaded higher than the top of
the seat backrest.Removal of twin-reel roller blind:
Fold backrest sections forward, push cover mechanism
to the left and remove.
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Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, always use partition net when
transporting cargo.