2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 trunk

45 Trunk lamp
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Trunk lid release switch
The switch is located on the driver’s door.
The trunk lid will swing open automatically. You should
always make sure there is sufficient clearance.
A minimum height clearance of 5.75 ft. (1.75 m) is
required to open the trunk lid.
To open the trunk, the vehicle must be at standstill.
Press switch until trunk lid is open.
The indicator lamp in the switch remains on with trunk
lid open.Notes:
The trunk can also be opened by using the remote
control. Press Šbutton.
The trunk lid cannot be opened by the switch or the
remote control when previously locked separately with
the mechanical key. To open, see page 41.
The trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid
release switch when the vehicle was previously locked
with the remote control. To unlock vehicle with the
remote control, see page 31.
Trunk lamp
The trunk lamp will switch off after approximately
10 minutes if the trunk lid is left open.
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46 Antitheft alarm system
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Antitheft alarm system
1Indicator lamp in switch located in center console
The antitheft alarm is automatically armed or disarmed
with the remote control by locking or unlocking the
vehicle.
The antitheft alarm is armed within approximately
10 seconds after locking the vehicle.
A blinking lamp (1) indicates that the alarm is armed.Operation:
Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior
vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when
someone:
•opens a door,
•opens the trunk,
•opens the hood,
•attempts to raise the vehicle.
The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of
flashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm will
sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if the
activating element (a door, for example) is immediately
closed. If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds,
an emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele
Aid on page 234.
Notes:
When you unlock the driver’s door with the mechanical
key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will
sound.
To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the
starter switch or press buttonŒ or‹ on the
electronic key.
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207 Interior equipment
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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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217 Interior equipment
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 3. Open hook and loop strap (2) and pull ski sack into
passenger compartment and unfold.4. Open flap in trunk by pulling handle (3).
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218 Interior equipment
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5. From trunk, slide skis into ski sacks6. Wrap strap around ski sack and armrest.
7. Close clasp (arrows 4 and 5) and pull strap tight to
immobilize skis.
Wa r n i n g !
The ski sack is designed for up to four pairs of skis.
Do not load the ski sack with other objects.Always fasten the ski sack securely. In an accident,
an unfastened ski sack can cause injury to vehicle
occupants.
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219 Interior equipment
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 8. Connect snap hook (6) of front strap to eye (7)
located on center tunnel in front of rear seat bench.Unloading and folding
1. Loosen strap, open clasp by pressing tabs (arrows)
together, and unload skis.
2. Close flap in trunk.
3. Disconnect snap hook (6) from eye (7).
4. Fold and flatten ski sack lengthwise and place
folded ski sack inside recess of backrest.
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220 Interior equipment
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5. Close ski sack compartment cover.Removal of ski sack
For removal of the ski sack we recommend that you
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Note:
To prevent unauthorized persons from access to the
trunk, always close the pass-through.
Wa r n i n g !
Never drive vehicle with trunk lid open while the
ski sack is removed. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
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221 Interior equipment
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Enlarged cargo area (optional)
1. Pull handle (1) located in trunk to unlock backrest.
O n vehicles wi t h op ti onal sp li t fold in g rear seat back rest
you can fold down the two sections separately to enlarge
the cargo area.Split folding rear seat bench
2. Pull handle (2) and fold seat cushion (3) forward.
3. Fully retract and fold down head restraints, see
page 60.
4. Fold backrest (4) forward.
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