2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 WAGON lock

195 Interior equipment
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Glove box
1Unlocked positio n
2Locked position
3Glove box
4Glove box lid release
Pull to openNotes:
Prior to closing t he glove box, close t he compartment for
glasses first.
The glove box can be locked and unlocked with the
mechanical key. See page 29 for instructions on how to
remove the mechanical key from the electronic key (e.g.
for valet parking service).
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197 Interior equipment
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Storage compartment below the front armrest
To open compartment in armrest:
Lift armrest by handle (6).
To open compartment under armrest:
Lift armrest by handle (7).
To c lo se:
Lower armrest until it engages in lock.To change inclination of armrest:
Pull up on armrest.
To lower armrest:
Pull handle (7).
Notes:
The storage compartment can be heated or cooled, see
page 159.
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 obstruct the air outlet in the storage
compartment.
P68.00-2592-26
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To close trunk floor:
Lower the cover and lock by applying light pressure to
the handle (1).Retractable luggage cover and partition net
The twin reel roller blind comprises a luggage cover and
a partition net. It is mounted on the backrest of the rear
seat and can also be used with backrest folded down.
Partition net
Wa r n i n g !
If items are stored in the compartment, make sure
compartment is securely closed.In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the
vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants.
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, always use partition net when
transporting cargo.
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Luggage cover
1Handle
2To lock – pull luggage cover back by handle (1) until
it locks into position.
3To unlock – press handle (1) down and release. The
luggage cover retracts automatically.
Note:
With the luggage cover rolled up, fold the lip down.Removal, installation of twin-reel roller blind
The safety net and luggage cover must be retracted.
Removal:
Fold up split rear bench seat, see page 213.
Slide twin-reel roller blind (1) to left and remove.
Installation:
Fold up split rear bench seat.
Place twin-reel roller blind into right and left guide
rails (2) and slide towards right to the end stop.
P68.00-2488-26
2
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2
P68.00-2489-26
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213 Interior equipment
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Split rear bench seat
The two sections can be folded down separately to
enlarge the cargo area.Folding the backrest forward
Pull release handle (1) and fold seat cushion (2)
forward.
Wa r n i n g !
When expanding the luggage compartment, always
fold the seat cushions fully forward and always use
the partition net when transporting cargo.Unless you are transporting cargo, the backrests
must remain properly locked in the upright
position.In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle
occupants unless the items are securely fastened in
the vehicle.Always use the cargo tie down rings, see page 218.
P91.10-2302-26
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215 Interior equipment
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Folding the backrest rearwardFold the backrest (5) rearward until it engages.
Fold the seat cushions (2) rearward until they lock into
position.
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If the backrest is not locked into position, a red
indicator (6) will be visible. Check for secure locking by
pushing and pulling on the backrest.
.Wa r n i n g !
If a red indicator is visible with the seatback up,
then the seatback is not properly locked into
position.Always lock backrest in its upright position when
rear seat bench is occupied, or the extended cargo
area is not in use. Check for secure locking by
pushinng and pulling on the backrest.In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle
oc cu pa nt s u nl ess t he i tem s are s ecurely fastened i n
the vehicle.To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when transporting
cargo.
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225 Contents - Driving
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
DrivingControl and operation of
radio transmitters .....................226
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) .................................227
Maintenance ...................................227
Tele Aid ...........................................228
Catalytic converter ........................238
Emission control ............................239
Starter switch .................................240
Starting and turning off
the engine ..................................242
Automatic transmission ...............243
Parking brake .................................252Driving instructions ...................... 253
Drive sensibly – Save Fuel ....... 253
Drinking and driving ................ 253
Pedals .......................................... 253
Power assistance ........................ 254
Brakes .......................................... 254
Driving off ................................... 255
Parking ........................................ 256
Tires ............................................. 257
Snow chains ............................... 259
Winter driving
instructions ................................ 260
Deep water .................................. 262
Passenger compartment ........... 263
Traveling abroad ........................ 263Cruise control .................................264
Brake assist system (BAS) ............267
Antilock brake system
(ABS) ...........................................268
Electronic stability program
(ESP) ...........................................270
What you should know
at the gas station ....................... 274
Check regularly and
before a long trip ...................... 276
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