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171 Automatic climate control
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Front center console storage compartment
ventilation
The front center console compartment has its own air
outlet.
To open: Raise lever (1).
To close: Lower lever (1).The air volume is dependent on the setting of:
•air distribution control,
•air volume control,
•air outlets in the dashboard.
The air temperature is about the same as that of the
dashboard air outlets. It cannot be regulated separately.
Notes:
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 allow articles to obstruct the air outlet in the
storage compartment.
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175 Audio system
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 8Display panel
The cassette slot is located behind the display panel.
For notes on playing cassettes, see page 182
9Alpha-numeric keypad for
station storage and frequency entry, see page 182
optional telephone, see page 190
Tape eject, see page 183
Tape track select, see page 184
Dolby, see page 185
CD track access, see page 19010Scan tuning (Radio, see page 180)
Tape track search, see page 184
CD, see page 180
11Function button, see page 182 and 190
12Soft keys for
radio band selection, see page 179
tone controls, see page 177
scan, see page 180
13Tape eject, see page 182
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182 Audio system
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Storing stations
Hold the desired number button - down for
approximately 2 seconds. The currently displayed
frequency is stored on the selected station button. The
storage procedure is confirmed by a short signal tone.
Retrieving a station from memory
Press the desired station button - .
Direct frequency input (AM and FM only)
Select the band. Press the
“ button and enter the
desired frequency using the
alpha-numeric keypad -
. Frequencies outside of
the frequency ranges (frequencies specified on
page 179) will not be accepted. The frequency input
mode is cancelled if no button is pressed within
4seconds.Cassette mode
Playing cassettes
Pre ss t he button. When t he b utton is pr ess ed ,
the display folds down and the cassette slot becomes
visible. Push the cassette gently into the slot until it
engages. The cassette will be pulled in automatically.
Note:
Do not press directly on the display face.
Return the display panel to its normal position by
folding it back up and pressing gently on the display
frame to lock in place.
Important!
If the display is in the down position for more than
20 seconds, 2 successive beeps will be heard. This will
continue at 5 second intervals until the display is
returned to its normal position.
0OPR0OPR
0OPR
TAPE
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207 Interior equipment
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Interior Storage compartments and armrests
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf
below the rear window.Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects.
Wa r n i n g !
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to
prevent stored objects from being thrown about
and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident.
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209 Interior equipment
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Storage compartment in front of armrest
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 215), a
coin holder, and a cup holder (see page 211).
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210
Interior eq\fipment
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and control\b Operation
DrivingIn\btr\fment
cl\f\bter di\bplay Practical hint\b Car care Index
Storage compartment below the front armre\bt
To op\bn compartm\bnt in armr\bst:
Lift armr\bst by handl\b (6).
To op\bn compartm\bnt und\br armr\bst:
Lift armr\bst by handl\b (7).
To c lo s\b:
Low\br armr\bst until it \bngag\bs in lock. To chang\b inclination of armr\bst:
Pull up on armr\bst.
To low\br armr\bst:
Pull handl\b (7).
Not\bs:
Th\b storag\b compartm\bnt can b\b h\bat\bd or cool\bd, s\b\b
p a g \b 171 .
Th\b compartm\bnt can g\bt v\bry warm du\b to its confin\bd
spac\b. Wh\bn storing h\bat s\bnsitiv\b obj\bcts in th\b
compartm\bnt, clos\b th\b air outl\bt whil\b h\bating th\b
pass\bng\br compartm\bnt.
Do not obstruct th\b air outl\bt in th\b storag\b
compartm\bnt.
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313 Contents - Practical hints
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Practical hintsFirst aid kit ..................................... 314
Stowing things in the vehicle ...... 314
Fuses ................................................ 315
Hood ................................................. 318
Adding engine oil .......................... 321
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................322
Coolant level ...................................322
Adding coolant ...........................323
Windshield and
headlamp washer system ........323
Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ................325TIREFIT, vehicle tools,
storage compartment
(C 32 AMG only) ....................... 326
Vehicle jack .................................... 327
Wheels ............................................ 328
Tire replacement ....................... 328
Rotating wheels ......................... 329
Spare wheel .................................... 330
Spare wheel bolts ...................... 330
Changing wheels ........................... 331
TIREFIT ........................................... 337
Tire inflation pressure ................. 341
Battery ............................................. 342
Jump starting ................................. 344Towing the vehicle .........................347
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ...................350
Exterior lamps ................................ 351
Replacing bulbs .......................... 351
Standby bulb function ...................356
Changing batteries in the
electronic main key ..................357
Synchronizing
remote control ............................359
Emergency engine shut-down .....359
Fuel filler flap, manual release ...360
Replacing wiper blade insert .......362
Roof rack .........................................363
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314 First aid kit
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in the storage space (1) in the
shelf below the rear window.
Lift cover. Remove first aid kit.Stowing things in the vehicle
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf
below the rear window.
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