2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 KOMPRESSOR COUPE warning

187 Controls in detail
Power windows
Opening the windows
Press switch1 or2 to the resistance
point.
The corresponding window will move
downwards until you release the
switch.
Closing the windows

Pull switch1 or2 to the resistance
point.
The corresponding window will move
upwards until you release the switch.Fully opening the windows
(Express-open)

Press switch1 or2 past the resis-
tance point and release.
The corresponding window opens com-
pletely.
Fully closing the windows
(Express-close)

Pull switch1 or2 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
position1 or2.
Opening and closing the roller sun-
blinds

To open or close the roller sunblinds,
move the switch to the resistance point
in the required direction1to4.
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
Œbutton 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.
1Push up to raise roof at rear
2Pull down to lower roof at rear
3Push forward to slide roof closed
4Push 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 buttonΠafter un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows and the roller sunblind
begin to open after approximately
one second.

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

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

Press and hold buttonΠafter 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 buttonΠagain.
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.

194 Controls in detailDriving systems
Driving systemsThe driving system of your vehicle is de-
scribed on the following pages:

Cruise control, with which the vehicle
can maintain a preset speed
For information on the BAS, ABS and ESP
driving systems, see “Driving safety sys-
tems” (
page 73).
Cruise control
Cruise control automatically maintains the
speed you set for your vehicle.
Use of cruise control is recommended for
driving at a constant speed for extended
periods of time. You can set or resume
cruise control at any speed over 20 mph
(30 km/h).
The cruise control function is operated by
means of the cruise control lever.
The cruise control lever is the uppermost
lever found on the left-hand side of the
steering column.
Warning!
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Cruise control is a convenience system de-
signed to assist the driver during vehicle op-
eration. The driver is and must remain at all
times responsible for the vehicle speed and
for safe brake operation.
Only use cruise control if the road, the traffic
and weather conditions make it advisable to
travel at a steady speed.

The use of cruise control can be danger-
ous on winding roads or in heavy traffic
because conditions do not allow safe
driving at a steady speed.


The use of cruise control can be danger-
ous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in
tire traction can result in wheel spin and
loss of control.


Deactivate cruise control when driving
in fog.
The “Resume” function should only be oper-
ated if the driver is fully aware of the previ-
ously set speed and wishes to resume this
particular preset speed.

196 Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting a higher speed
Lift the cruise control lever to
position1 and hold it up until the de-
sired speed is reached.

Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set.
Setting a lower speed

Depress the cruise control lever to
position2 and hold it down until the
desired speed is reached.

Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set.Fine adjustment in 1 mph
(Canada: 1 km/h) increments
Faster

Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow1.
Slower

Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow2.Setting to last stored speed (“Resume”
function)

Briefly push the cruise control lever to
position4.
The cruise control will resume the last
set speed.

Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
iDepressing the accelerator pedal does
not deactivate cruise control. After
brief acceleration (e.g. for passing),
cruise control will resume the last
speed set.
iVehicles with automatic transmission:
When you use the cruise control lever
to decelerate, the transmission will au-
tomatically downshift if the engine’s
braking power does not brake the vehi-
cle sufficiently.
Warning!
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The speed stored in memory should only be
set again if prevailing road conditions per-
mit. Possible acceleration or deceleration
differences arising from returning to preset
speed could cause an accident and/or seri-
ous injury to you and others.

197 Controls in detail
Loading
Loading
Roof rack*
Mount the roof rack only between the fas-
tening points1 and in the recess of the
rubber strip2.
Luggage cover
Removal
Take off securing straps1.

Pull cover towards rear2.
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.