2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 WAGON glove box

3 ContentsGeneral notes on CD mode ........... 174
CD changer installed ..................... 175
Loading/emptying
the CD magazine ....................... 175
Playing CDs .................................... 176
Skipping tracks
forward/backward .................... 176
Fast forward/reverse ..................... 177
Scanning ......................................... 177
Random play/repeat function ...... 177
Direct track selection .................... 178
Track and time display ................. 178
Telephone operation ...................... 178
Switching the telephone
on and off ................................... 178
Adjusting the volume .................... 179
Entering telephone number and
starting dialing process ........... 179
Calling up the phone book ........... 179
Switching between
name search and
number search .......................... 179Searching and selecting
phone book entries
by number ..................................180
Placing a call ...................................180
Manual repeat dialing
(redial) ......................................... 181
Automatic repeat dialing
(redial) ......................................... 181
Speed dialing .................................. 181
Turbo-dialing ..................................182
Multi party call ...............................182
Accepting incoming call
in telephone mode .....................182
Accepting incoming call
in tape, CD or radio mode ........182
Terminating call .............................183
Muting a call ...................................183
Component malfunctions ..............183
Power windows ...............................185
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................188
Interior lighting .............................. 191
Sun visors ........................................193
Vanity mirrors ................................193Interior ............................................ 194
Storage compartments
and armrests .............................. 194
Glove box ..................................... 195
Cup holder ...................................... 198
Ashtrays ..........................................200
Lighter .............................................202
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell ..........203
Ski sack ...........................................203
Parcel net in trunk ........................208
Electrical outlet ..............................209
Storage compartment
under trunk floor ......................209
Retractable luggage cover
and partition net ....................... 210
Split rear bench seat ..................... 213
Loading instructions ..................... 217
Cargo tie-down rings ..................... 218
Cellular telephone ......................... 219
Telephone, general ........................220
Garage door opener ....................... 221
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10 Introduction
Roadside assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown.
Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number:
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can
contact you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and
Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
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23 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Hood lock release, see page 311
2Parking brake pedal, see page 252
3Parking brake release, see page 252
4Exterior lamp switch, see page 137
5Combination switch, see page 142
6Exterior mirror adjustment switch, see page 85
7Headlamp washer button, see page 141
8Cruise control switch, see page 2649Multifunction steering wheel, see page 96
Horn (with electronic key in starter switch
position 1 or 2)
10Instrument cluster, see page 92
11Voice recognition system switch, see separate
operating instructions
12Starter switch, see page 240
13Glove box lid release, see page 195
14Glove box lock, see page 195
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27 Contents - Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Coolant temperature gauge .......... 131
Flexible service system
(FSS) ............................................ 132
Engine oil level indicator .............. 135
Engine oil consumption ................ 136
Exterior lamp switch ..................... 137
Headlamp mode ............................. 138
Night security illumination ......... 140
Locator lighting .......................... 141
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 141
Combination switch ...................... 142
Rear window wiper / washer ....... 146
Hazard warning flasher
switch .......................................... 147
Automatic climate control ............ 148
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation ......... 159
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................ 160Operation Audio and telephone ... 161
Operating safety ............................. 161
Operating and display elements ..162
Button and soft key operation ......164
Operation .........................................164
Component malfunctions ..............183
Power windows ...............................185
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................188
Interior lighting .............................. 191
Sun visors ........................................193
Vanity mirrors ................................193
Interior .............................................194
Storage compartments
and armrests ..............................194
Glove box ......................................195
Cup holder .......................................198
Ashtrays .......................................... 200
Lighter ............................................. 202Parcel net in
front passenger footwell ..........203
Ski sack ...........................................203
Parcel net in trunk ........................208
Electrical outlet ..............................209
Storage compartment
under trunk floor ......................209
Retractable luggage cover
and partition net ....................... 210
Split rear bench seat ..................... 213
Loading instructions ..................... 217
Cargo tie-down rings ..................... 218
Cellular telephone ......................... 219
Telephone, general ........................220
Garage door opener ....................... 221
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29 Central locking system
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Electronic key
The electronic key has an integrated radio frequency
and infrared remote control, plus removable mechanical
key.
The remote control (1) operates all locks on the vehicle.
The mechanical key (2) works only in the driver’s door,
tailgate, and glove box lock.When using the mechanical key (2) for lock operations,
it can be removed by sliding it out of the remote control.
To do so, move locking tab (3) to the right and slide the
mechanical key (2) in direction of arrow (4).
The remote control transmitter is located in the
electronic key.
The infrared receivers are located in the front door
handles.
Note:
Remove the mechanical key from the electronic key
when using valet parking service. To prevent access to
storage compartments lock them separately and retain
the mechanical key.
See page 41 for separate locking of tailgate and page 195
for locking of glove box.
Obtaining replacement keys
Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking
system requiring a special key manufacturing process.
For security reasons, replacement keys can only be
obtained from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
P80.35-2030-26
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3
4
2
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35 Central locking system
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Panic button
To activate press and hold button (1) for at least one
second. An audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps
will operate for approximately 3 minutes.
To deactivate press button (1) again, or insert electronic
key in starter switch.Note:
For operation in the USA only: This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this device could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Mechanical keys
The mechanical keys work only in driver’s door, tailgate,
and glove box locks.
Notes:
The mechanical key does not operate the central locking
system or antitheft alarm system.
The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with
the mechanical key.
If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened, see page 349.
P80.35-2034-26
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195 Interior equipment
Te ch n i c a l
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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379 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 306
Flat tire
See Changing wheels ...............................................324
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 132
Front airbags .................................................................... 67
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation ......................................... 159
Front seat adjustment ..................................................... 46
Fuel filler flap, manual release ...................................349
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................282
Fuse box .......................................................................... 308
Fuses ................................................................................ 307GGarage door opener ....................................................... 221
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 31
Glove box ......................................................................... 195
HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 147
Head restraints
Rear seat ....................................................................... 53
Head restraints, front seats
Removal and installation ...........................................50
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 141
Headlamp mode .............................................................. 138
Heated seats ......................................................................52
High beams
See Combination switch .......................................... 142IIdentification labels ...................................................... 363
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ................ 278
Individual settings ......................................................... 115
"CONVENIENCE" ......................................................128
"INSTRUMENT CLUSTER" ....................................... 118
"LIGHTING" ................................................................ 122
"VEHICLE" ................................................................. 125
Infant and child restraint systems ................................77
Child seat mounts ....................................................... 81
Installation ................................................................... 79
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