2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE lock

187
Controls in detail
Power windows
Opening the windows
Press switch
1 or 2 to the resistance
point.
The corresponding window will move
downwards until you release the
switch.
Closing the windows

Pull switch 1 or 2 to the resistance
point.
The corresponding window will move
upwards until you release the switch. Fully opening the windows
(Express-open)

Press switch
1 or 2 past the resis-
tance point and release.
The corresponding window opens com-
pletely.
Fully closing the windows
(Express-close)

Pull switch 1 or 2 past the resis-
tance point and release.
The corresponding window closes com-
pletely.
Stopping windows

Press or pull respective switch again.
Warning
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If you pull and hold the switch up when clos-
ing the window, and upward movement of
the window is blocked by some obstruction
including but not limited to arms, hands, fin-
gers, etc., the automatic reversal will not op-
erate.
!If the upward movement of the window
is blocked during the closing proce-
dure, the window will stop and open
slightly.
Remove the obstruction, pull the
switch again past the resistance point
and release.
If the window still does not close when
there is no obstruction, then pull and
hold the switch again. The side window
will then close without the obstruction
sensor function.Warning!
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Driver's door only:
If within five seconds you again pull the
switch past the resistance point and re-
lease, the automatic reversal will not func-
tion.

188 Controls in detailPower windowsOpening and closing the windows with
the SmartKey
The panorama sliding/pop-up roof*
(p a g e 1 8 9 ) w i l l a l s o b e o p e ne d o r c l o s e d
when the power windows are operated
with the SmartKey.

Aim transmitter eye at the front door
handle. Opening (Summer opening feature)

Press and hold button
Πafter un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows and panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof* (
page 189) begin
to open after approximately
one second.

Release the Πbutton to stop proce-
dure.
Closing (Convenience feature)

Press and hold button ‹ after lock-
ing the vehicle.
The windows and panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof* begin to close after
approximately one second.

Release the ‹ button to stop proce-
dure.
Make sure all side windows and the pan-
orama sliding/pop-up roof* are properly
closed before leaving the vehicle.
Synchronizing power windows
The power window must be resynchro-
nized each time

after the battery has been disconnect-
ed.


if the power windows cannot be fully
opened (Express-open) or closed (Ex-
press-close).
Synchronizing the power windows

Switch on ignition.

Pull the power window switches until
the side windows are closed.
Hold the switches for approximately
one second.
The power window are adjusted.
Warning!
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Never operate the windows or panorama
sliding /pop-up roof* if there is the possibil-
ity of anyone being harmed by the opening
or closing procedure.
In the event that the procedure causes po-
tential danger, the procedure can be imme-
diately halted by releasing the button on the
SmartKey. To reverse direction of move-
ment, press Œ for opening or ‹ for
closing.

189
Controls in detail
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof*
 Panorama sliding/pop-up roof*
Opening and closing the roller sun-
blinds for the panorama sliding/pop-up roof
The sliding/pop-up roof and the roller sun-
blinds can be opened and closed electri-
cally. The switch for the sliding/pop-up
roof and the roller sunblinds is on the over-
head control panel.
The roller sunblinds only operate with pan-
orama sliding/pop-up roof closed. 1
, 4 Open
2 , 3 Close

Turn SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 1 or 2.
Opening and closing the roller sun-
blinds

To open or close the roller sunblinds,
move the switch to the resistance point
in the required direction 1to4 .
Release the switch when the roller sun-
blinds have reached the desired posi-
tion.
Warning!
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When opening or closing the panorama
sliding / pop-up roof, make sure there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the open-
ing or closing procedure.
If the panorama sliding / pop-up roof is
closed with the convenience closing feature
and becomes blocked, it will not open auto-
matically. Should this occur, press the
Πbutton on the SmartKey and hold it
down; the panorama sliding / pop-up roof
opens again.
The panorama roof is made out of glass. In
the event of an accident, the glass may shat-
ter. This may result in an opening in the roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing
their seat belts or not wearing them properly
may be thrown out of the opening. Such an
opening also presents a potential for injury
for occupants wearing their seat belts prop-
erly as entire body parts or portions of them
may protrude from the passenger compart-
ment.

190 Controls in detailPanorama sliding/pop-up roof*Fully opening the roller sunblinds
(Express-open)
Move the panorama sliding/pop-up
roof switch or the rear roller sunblind
switch past the resistance point in
direction4 and release.
The roller sunblinds opens completely.
Stopping the roller sunblinds

Move the switch in any direction. Opening and closing the panorama
sliding/pop-up roof
The panorama sliding/pop-up roof only op-
erates with the roller sunblinds opened.
1 Push up to raise roof at rear
2 Pull down to lower roof at rear
3 Push forward to slide roof closed
4 Push back to slide roof open
Warning!
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When closing the roller sunblinds, make
sure that no one is in danger of being injured
by the closing procedure. The closing of the
roller sunblinds can be immediately halted
by releasing the switch.
Warning!
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When opening or closing the panorama
sliding / pop-up roof, make sure there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the open-
ing or closing procedure.
The opening procedure of the panorama
sliding/pop-up roof can be immediately
halted by releasing the switch or, if the
switch was moved past the resistance point
and released, by moving the switch in any di-
rection.
The closing procedure of the panorama
sliding/pop-up roof can be immediately
halted by releasing the switch.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey 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 equip-
ment may cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.

192 Controls in detailPanorama sliding/pop-up roof*Opening the panorama sliding/pop-up
roof with the SmartKey
The power windows (
page 186) will also
be opened or closed when you operate the
panorama sliding/pop-up roof with the
SmartKey.

Aim transmitter eye at the driver‘s door
handle. Opening (Summer opening feature)
If the roller sunblind is closed:

Press and hold button
Πafter un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows and the roller sunblind
begin to open after approximately
one second.

Press and hold button Πagain.
The panorama sliding / pop-up roof
tilts.

Press and hold button Πagain.
The panorama sliding / pop-up roof be-
gins to open after approximately
one second.
If roller sunblind is already open:

Press and hold button Πafter un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows move down and the pan-
orama sliding / pop-up roof tilts after
approximately one second.

With the windows fully open, press and
hold button Πagain.
The panorama sliding / pop-up roof be-
gins to slide open after approximately
one second.

Release transmit button to stop proce-
dure.
Closing (Convenience feature)

Press and hold button ‹ after lock-
ing the vehicle.
The windows and the panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof begin to close after
approximately one second.

Release the ‹ button to stop proce-
dure.
Make sure all side windows and the pan-
orama sliding/pop-up roof are properly
closed before leaving the vehicle.
Warning!
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Never operate the windows or panorama
sliding/pop-up roof if there is the possibility
of anyone being harmed by the opening or
closing procedure.
In the event that the procedure causes po-
tential danger, the procedure can be imme-
diately halted by releasing the button on the
SmartKey. To reverse direction of move-
ment, press Œ for opening or ‹ for
closing.

197
Controls in detail
Loading
 Loading
Roof rack*
Mount the roof rack only between the fas-
tening points 1 and in the recess of the
rubber strip 2.
Luggage cover
Removal
Take off securing straps 1.

Pull cover towards rear 2.
Installation

Place cover into holder.

Attach securing straps to trunk lid.
Split rear bench seat
To expand the cargo area, you can fold
down the left and right rear seat backrests.
The two sections can be folded down sep-
arately.
Warning!
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Use only roof racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to
avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow manu-
facturer’s installation instructions.
!Do not place anything on the luggage
cover below the rear window.
Warning!
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When expanding the luggage compartment,
always fold the seat cushions fully forward.
Unless you are transporting cargo, the back-
rests must remain properly locked in the up-
right position.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den 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.

198 Controls in detailLoadingFolding the backrest forward
Pull release handle1.

Fold seat cushion 2 forward.

Fully retract and fold rearward head re-
straints (
page 92).

Pull release lever 3.

Fold backrest 4 forward.
Setting up rear seat bench

Fold backrest rearward until it engag-
es.

Fold seat cushion rearward until it
locks into position.
If the backrest is not locked into position,
a red indicator 1 will be visible.

Check for secure locking by pushing
and pulling on the backrest.
Warning!
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If a red indicator is visible with the backrest
up, then the backrest is not properly locked
into position.
Always lock backrest in its upright position
when rear seat bench is occupied, or the ex-
tended cargo compartment is not in use.
Check for secure locking by pushing and
pulling on the backrest.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den 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.
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when transporting cargo.

200 Controls in detailUseful features
Useful featuresInterior storage spaces Glove box
1 Glove box
2 Glove box lid release
Opening the glove box

Pull lid release 2.
The glove box lid opens downward.
Closing the glove box

Push lid up to close. Locking the glove box

Insert mechanical key into the glove
box lock and turn it to position
4.
Unlocking the glove box

Turn mechanical key in the glove box
lock to position 3.
Warning!
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To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when stowing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
g a g e o r c a r g o i n t h e t r u n k i f p o s s i b l e . D o n o t
pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat
backs. Do not place anything on the luggage
cover below the rear window.
Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy
objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
an accident.
iPrior to closing the glove box, close the
compartment for glasses first.