2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 door lock

198 Interior equipment
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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.
The windows can also be opened and closed using:
•the summer opening / convenience feature, see
page 35.
•the button O in the control panel of the climate
control, see page 158 or of the automatic climate
control, see page 167.
•the button e in the control panel of the
automatic climate control, see page 168.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the windows, be sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.In case of obstruction, the automatic reversal will
not operate if a door window is being closed by
pulling the switch to its resistance point and
holding it there, or when using the electronic key.The closing procedure of door windows can be
immediately reversed by either pressing or pulling
the switch, or pressing buttonΠon 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.
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199 Interior equipment
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Blocking of rear door window operation
The switch (1) is located on the driver’s door.
If no operation of the rear windows by switch (for
instance by children) is desired, slide override
switch (1) to the right; the N symbol becomes
visible.
Operation of the rear door windows with the switches
located in the driver’s door is still possible.Synchronizing power windows
If the power supply was interrupted, (battery
disconnected or low), the windows cannot be opened or
closed by the express feature.
To resynchronize the express feature, pull switch until
the window is completely closed and hold for
approximately 1 second. Repeat procedure for each
window.
The automatic full opening and closing procedure of the
windows should now be restored.
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203 Interior equipment
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Interior lighting
1Rear interior lights
Press the button to switch the rear passenger
compartment lights on / off.
2Right front reading lamp
Press the button to switch the reading lamp on or
off. The right reading lamp will be switched on or
off.
3To switch off automatic function:
Press the rocker switch.The interior lighting remains switched off, even
when centrally unlocking the vehicle or opening a
door or the electronic key is removed from the
starter switch.
4To select automatic function:
Press the rocker switch to the center position.
Interior lamps are switched on in darkness, when
unlocking the vehicle, opening a door or removing
the electronic key from starter switch.
Interior lamps are switched off (soft fade) delayed,
when locking the vehicle, closing the doors or
inserting the electronic key in starter switch.
However, there will be no delay when the electronic
key is in starter switch position 2.
5Interior lamps, front:
Press rocker switch in to switch front interior lamps
on. The interior lighting stays on while the rocker
switch is pressed in.
Switching off the front interior lighting:
Press rocker switch to position (3) or (4).
6Left front reading lamp:
Press the button to switch the reading lamp on or
off. The left reading lamp will be switched on or off.
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234 Tele Aid
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Tele Aid
Important!
The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be
performed by completing the subscriber agreement and
placing an acquaintance call using the “SOS” button.
Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a
system that is not activated. If the system is not
activated the indicator lamp in the “SOS” button stays
on after turning electronic key in starter switch to
position 2 and the message “TELE AID – NOT
ACTIVATED” will be shown in the multifunction display
for approx. 10 seconds.
If you have any questions regarding activation, please
call the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
(Te l ematic Alarm Identification on Demand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response;
automatic and manual emergency, roadside assistance
and information.
The Tele Aid system is operational providing that the
vehicle’s battery is charged, properly connected, not
damaged and cellular and GPS coverage is available.The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can be adjusted
when using the volume control on the multifunction
steering wheel, for raising press buttonæ and for
lowering press buttonç.
To activate, press the “SOS” button, the Roadside
Assistance button or the Information button¡,
depending on the type of response required.
Shortly after the completion of your Acquaintance Call,
you will receive a user ID and password via first call
mail. By visiting www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele
Aid” (USA only), you will have access to account
information, remote door unlock, Info Services
* profile
and more.
* Optional (available only with COMAND)System self-check
Initially, after turning the electronic key in starter
switch to position 2, malfunctions are detected and
indicated (the indicator lamps in the “SOS” button, the
Roadside Assistance button and the Information
button¡ stay on longer than 10 seconds or do not
come on). The message “TELE AID – VISIT
WORKSHOP” appears for approx. 10 seconds in the
multifunction display.
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242 Tele Aid
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Remote door unlock
In the case you have your vehicle locked unintentionally
(e.g. key inside vehicle), and no other key is available,
contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in
Canada). You will be asked to provide your password
which you provided when you completed the subscriber
agreement.
Then return to your vehicle and pull recessed handle in
trunk lid for minimum of 20 seconds until the “SOS”
button is flashing. The message “EMERGENCY CALL –
CALL CONNECTED” appears in the multifunction
display.
As an alternative, you may unlock the vehicle via
Internet using the ID and password sent to you shortly
after the completion of your Acquaintance Call.
The Response Center will then unlock your vehicle with
the remote door unlocking feature.Notes:
The remote door unlock feature is available if the
relevant cellular phone network is available.
The SOS button will flash and the message
“EMERGENCY CALL – CALL CONNECTED” will appear
in the multifunction display to indicate receipt of the
door unlock command.
Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Response Center
spe cialist will attempt to establis h voic e con tact wit h t he
vehicle occupants.
If the recessed handle in trunk lid was pulled for more
than 20 seconds before door unlock authorization was
received by the Response Center, you must wait
15 minutes before pulling recessed handle again.
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247 Starter switch
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Important!
If the electronic key is left in the starter switch
position 0 for a extended period of time, it can no longer
be turn ed in t he lock . In t his cas e, rem ove electron ic key
from starter switch and reinsert.
Caution!
To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible
dead battery, always remove the electronic key from the
starter switch. Do not leave the electronic key in starter
switch position 0.Notes:
A warning sounds when the driver’s door is opened
with the electronic key is in starter switch position 1
or 0.
If the electronic key cannot be turned in the starter
switch, the vehicle battery may not be sufficiently
charged. See battery on page 342 or jump starting on
page 344.
With the engine at idle speed, the charging rate of the
alternator (output) is limited.
It is therefore recommended that you turn off
unnecessary electrical consumers while driving in stop-
and-go traffic. This precaution helps to avoid draining of
the battery.
Unnecessary strain on the battery and charging system
may be minimized by turning off the following power
consumers, for example:
Heated seats, rear window defroster. In addition, the
automatic climate air volume control should be set to
the lowest position.
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254 Automatic transmission
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Selector lever position
1Program mode indicator,
see page 258
2Gear range indicators
The current selector lever position is highlighted in the
gear range indicator display (2). The automatic gear
shifting process can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the selector lever.3Light emitting gear range indicators
There is an additional indication of the current selector
lever position on the cover of the shifting-gate. The
indicators (3) come on when a switch is activated (e.g.
unlocking the vehicle or opening a door). It stays on for
approx. 15 minutes.
The automatic gear shifting process can be adapted to
specific operating conditions using the selector lever.
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285 Contents - Instrument cluster display
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data Instruments
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Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........286
On-board diagnostic system .........286
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................286
Brake warning lamp ..................288
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) indicator lamp ....289
Fuel reserve warning .................290
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp ............................. 291
Electronic stability program
(ESP) — warning lamp ...............292
Seat belt nonusage
warning lamp .............................292Malfunction and
indicator lamp in
the center console .................... 292
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .... 292
Malfunction and
warning messages in the
multifunction display .............. 293
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................ 295
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR ....... 296
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM .... 297
BRAKE ASSIST ........................... 297
BRAKE PAD WEAR .................... 298
BRAKE FLUID ............................ 298
PARKING BRAKE ....................... 299
SEAT BELT SYSTEM .................. 299
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) . 300COOLANT
(coolant level) ............................. 301
COOLANT
(coolant temperature) ................302
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...................303
LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................304
LAMP SENSOR ...........................306
DOOR ...........................................306
TRUNK OPEN .............................307
HOOD ...........................................307
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION .......308
TELE AID .....................................308
WASHER FLUID .........................309
RESTRAINT SYSTEM ................. 310
KEY ............................................... 310
FUEL RESERVE ...........................311
UNDERVOLTAGE .........................311
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. ........... 312
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