2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE door lock

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Easy-entry/exit feature
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Easy-entry / exit feature
(only vehicles with memory function)
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated the steering
wheel tilts upwards and the driver’s seat moves
rearwards, when removing the electronic key from the
starter switch or when opening the driver’s door and the
electronic key in starter switch position 0 or 1.
This allows easier entry into and exit from the vehicle
when the driver’s door is opened.
The easy-entry /exit feature can be switched on or off in
the individual setting menu “CONVENIENCE” –
“EASY-ENTRY FEATURE ACTIVATE”, see page 134.
When the electronic key is inserted in the starter switch
and the driver’s door is closed, the steering wheel and
the driver’s seat return to the last position set for it.
Wa r n i n g !
You must ensure that no one can become trapped
or injured by the moving steering wheel when the
easy-entry / exit feature is activated and the
driver’s door is being opened or the electronic key
removed from the starter switch. 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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Seats
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Front seat adjustment
To operate the front power seat adjustment switches,
turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2 (with respective door open, the power seats can
also be operated with the electronic key removed or in
starter switch position 0).
Wa r n i n g !
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back
reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position
can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat
belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt
would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That
could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back
and seat belts provide the best restraint when the
wearer is in an upright position and belts are
properly positioned on the body.Never place hands under seat or near any moving
parts while a seat is being adjusted.
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the starter switch, and lock
your vehicle. The power seats can also be operated with the
driver’s or front passenger door open. 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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Seats
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Wa r n i n g !
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your
vehicle.The power seats can also be operated with the
driver’s or passenger door open. 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.Never place hands under seat or near any moving
parts during a seat adjustment procedure.
Wa r n i n g !
When raising backrest, observe that backrest is not
pushed against an occupant or object.Vehicles with manual seat:
After folding backrest up, adjust head restraint to
support the back of the head approximately at ear
level.

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Steering wheel adjustment
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Steering wheel adjustment (electrical)
(optional)
To adjust the steering wheel position, turn the electronic
key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. With the driver’s
door open, the steering wheel can also be operated with
the electronic key removed or in starter switch
position 0. The switch is located on the driver’s door.
1 Steering column, lengthen or shorten column
Move the switch to the front or rear.
2 Steering column, height
Move the switch up or down.
Note:
The steering wheel adjustment can be stored together
with the seat and exterior mirror adjustment.
See page 93 for notes on the memory function.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could
cause the driver to lose the control of the vehicle.When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the starter switch and lock your
vehicle.The steering wheel adjustment feature can also be
operated with the driver’s door open. 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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Instrument cluster
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Activating instrument cluster display
The instrument cluster is activated by:
• Opening the door
1.
• Pressing button (1) on the instrument cluster
1.
• Turning the electronic key in starter switch to
position 1 or 2.
• Switching on the exterior lamps.
Instrument cluster illumination
The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or
brightened automatically to suit daylight lighting
conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will also be
adjusted when the vehicle’s exterior lamps are switched
on.
1 The instrument cluster is activated for approximately 30 seconds.
Display illumination, changing basic settings for driving
at dusk or in darkness:
Rotate adjusting knob (1) clockwise – instrument lamp
intensity increases.
Rotate adjusting knob (1) counterclockwise –
instrument lamp intensity decreases.
Note:
It is not possible to select a basic brightness setting in
daylight – the intensity is adjusted automatically.

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Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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1
Preliminary display of the individual settings
2 “SETTINGS” – in this options menu you can call up
the individual setting menu “VEHICLE”.
Pressing button æ orç on the multifunction
steering wheel controls the selection marker.
3 “PRESS BUTTON IN AUDIO MODE”
– radio adjustment “STATION SEARCH”: use
the j ork button to select a frequency.
– radio adjustment “MEMORY”: use the j
or k button to select a stored station (preset
memory).
4 “AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK”, see automatic central
locking on page 40.
5 Returning the individual setting menu “VEHICLE”
to the factory setting.
6 Acknowledgment.
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
individual setting preliminary display (1) appears.
Press the j or k button until the setting menu
“SETTINGS” (2) is displayed.
Press button æ orç until the individual setting
menu “VEHICLE” is selected by the selection marker. Press the
j or k button until the required
display (3 to 4) is displayed. Pressing the æ orç
button controls the selection marker. The settings made
are stored and applied immediately.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will
appear again after you have run through all the setting
menus. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the
next or previous system.
To return menu “VEHICLE” (3 and 4) to its factory
setting:
• Call up menu (3 or 4).
• Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster (see
page 96) in the instrument cluster for approximately
3 seconds. Display (5) will appear.
• Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster once
more. The individual setting menu “VEHICLE” is
reset to factory settings, acknowledged by
display (6).
The individual setting display “SETTINGS” (2) will
appear if you do not press the knob for instrument
cluster illumination within about 5 seconds. The
setting menus will not be reset.

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Exterior lamp switch
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Locator lighting
After unlocking the vehicle with the electronic key
during darkness the fog lamps and parking lamps
switch on for approximately 40 seconds.
The exterior lamps will be switched off when opening
the driver’s door.
See the individual setting menu “LIGHTING” –
“LOCATOR LIGHTING” on page 128, for instructions on
how to activate the function.
Headlamp cleaning system
(optional)
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 2.
The headlamps will be cleaned with a high-pressure
water jet when you press the headlamp washer
button (1).
See page 320 for instructions on filling up the
windshield/headlamp washer reservoir.
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Interior equipment
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Power windows
The control panel is located on the driver’s door.
Switches for:
1 left, front
2 right, front
There is a single switch on the passenger door.
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.
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.