2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4MATIC WAGON Owner's Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4MATIC WAGON 2004 S203 Owners Manual 41 Getting started
Driving
1Latch plate
2Buckle
3Release button
With a smooth motion, pull the belt 
from the belt outlet.

Place the belt over your shoulder.

Push latch plate1 into buckle2 until

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MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4MATIC WAGON 2004 S203 Owners Manual 42 Getting startedDriving
If necessary, tighten the lap portion to 
a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion 
up.
Seat belt height adjustment
Adjust seat belt so that shoulder portion is 
located as cl

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MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4MATIC WAGON 2004 S203 Owners Manual 43 Getting started
Driving

Ensure that the seat belt is always fit-
ted snugly. You should avoid wearing 
bulky clothing, such as winter coats, 
when traveling in the vehicle.
Starting the engine Au

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MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4MATIC WAGON 2004 S203 Owners Manual 44 Getting startedDrivingStarting
Make sure the gear selector lever is set 
toP.

Do not depress accelerator.

Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch 
to position3 and hold until the engine 
start

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MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4MATIC WAGON 2004 S203 Owners Manual 45 Getting started
Driving

Release parking brake by pulling on 
handle1.
The warning lamp; (USA only) 
or3 (Canada only) in the 
instrument cluster goes out. 
Driving

Depress the brake pedal.

Mo

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MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4MATIC WAGON 2004 S203 Owners Manual 46 Getting startedDrivingFor more information on driving, see “Driv-
ing instructions” (
page 239).
Switching on headlamps
The exterior lamp switch is located on the 
dashboard to the left of the

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MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4MATIC WAGON 2004 S203 Owners Manual 47 Getting started
Driving
High beam
Push combination switch forward.
The high beam symbolA in the 
instrument cluster comes on.
For more information on high beam, see 
“Combination switch” (
pa

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MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4MATIC WAGON 2004 S203 Owners Manual 48 Getting startedDriving
Single wipe
Press combination switch briefly in 
direction of arrow1.
The windshield wipers wipe one time 
without washer fluid.
Wiping with windshield washer fluid

Push c