2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 KOMPRESSOR COUPE Roof top

199 Interior equipment
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Sunshade for panorama sliding/pop-up roof
1to open sunshade
2to close sunshade
3to open sunshade
4to close sunshade
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2.Sunshades only operate with panorama sliding / pop-up
roof closed. See page 200 for notes on the panorama
sliding / pop-up roof.
Both sunshades open or close together.
To open or close sunshades, move the switch in the
required direction.
Release switch when the sunshades have reached the
required position.
Opening the sunshade automatically:
Move the switch past resistance point in direction (1)
and release.
Stopping the sunshade:
Move the switch in any direction.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the sunshade, be sure that there is
no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.

201 Interior equipment
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Opening the panorama sliding / pop-up roof
automatically
Move the switch past resistance point in direction (1)
and release. The roof will not open completely. Press
switch again to open it completely.
Stopping the sliding / pop-up roof:
Move the switch in any direction.
If the movement of the panorama sliding / pop-up roof is
blocked during the closing procedure, the roof will stop
and reopen slightly.
The panorama sliding/pop-up roof can also be opened
and closed using the summer opening / convenience
feature, see page 34.
Notes:
The panorama sliding/pop-up roof can be opened or
closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur,
see page 354.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the panorama sliding / pop-up roof,
be sure that there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.The closing procedure of the panorama sliding/
pop- up roof can be immediately reversed by either
pressing or pulling the switch, or pressing
buttonŒon the electronic 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.

257 Driving instructions
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – Save Fuel
Fuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on driving
habits and operating conditions.
To save fuel you should:
•keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures,
•remove unnecessary loads,
•remove roof rack when not in use,
•allow engine to warm up under low load use,
•avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration,
•have all maintenance work performed at regular
intervals by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold
weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips and in hilly
country.Drinking and driving
Ped al s
Wa r n i n g !
Drinking or taking drugs and driving can be a very
dangerous combination. Even a small amount of
alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgement.The possibility of a serious or even fatal accident is
sharply increased when you drink or take drugs
and drive.Please don’t drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive after drinking or taking drugs.Wa r n i n g !
Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times. Objects
stored in this area may impair pedal movement.

387 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Coolant temperature gauge .......................................... 137
Cruise control ................................................................. 268
Cup holder ...................................................................... 210
DDashboard ......................................................................... 22
Door control panel ........................................................... 20
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 257EEasy-entry/exit feature ................................................... 47
Electronic key ................................................................... 29
Electronic main key
Changing batteries ................................................... 351
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 353
Electronic stability program (ESP).............................. 274
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 228
Emergency engine shut-down ..................................... 353
Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ............ 354
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR)......................... 71
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 40
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 142Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 141
Express opening and closing (power windows) ........ 197
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 143
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 145
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 345
Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror ... 350
Bulbs for high and low beam ................................. 347
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 346
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 350
License plate lamps ................................................. 349
Parking and standing lamp .................................... 347
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 345
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 350
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 348
Turn signal lamp ...................................................... 347
Exterior mirror adjustment ............................................ 90
Exterior mirror, front passenger side,
parking position .......................................................... 91
FFirst aid kit ...................................................................... 310
Flat tire
See Changing wheels .............................................. 327
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 138