2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4MATIC WAGON folding rear seats

93 Controls in detail
Seats
Folding head restraints back
T h e r e a r s e a t h e a d r e s t r a i n t s c a n b e f o l d e d
backward for increased visibility.
1Release button
Push release button1.
The head restraints will fold backward.Placing head restraints upright

Pull the head restraint forward until it
locks into position.Head restraint tilt
Two different head restraint angle
positions are available.

Press the release button and tilt the
head restraint to the desired position.
Warning!
G
For safety reasons, always drive with the
rear head restraints in the upright position
when the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear
of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
folding operation of the head restraints.
!Make sure the head restraints engage
when placing them upright. Otherwise
their protective function cannot be as-
sured.

365 Index
Operating safety 169
Operation 172
Radio operation 175
Switching off 172
Switching on 172
Telephone operation 189
Automatic antiglare
for rear view mirror 146
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating
(control system) 131
Automatic climate control* 158
Activating 159
Adjusting air distribution 162
Adjusting air volume 162
Air recirculation mode 163
Deactivating 159
Defrosting 163
Rear window defroster 149
Residual heat utilization 167
Residual ventilation 167
Setting the temperature 161Automatic headlamp mode 101
Automatic lighting control
Activating 105
Deactivating 105
Automatic locking when driving 88
Automatic transmission 139
Accelerator position 144
Comfort program mode 143
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 144
Fluid level 256
Gear ranges 141
Gear selector lever position 139, 142
Gear shifting malfunctions 144
Kickdown 144
Manual shifting 140
One-touch gearshifting 140
Program mode selector switch 143
Starting with 43
Transmission fluid 256
Auxiliary fuse box 334B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 68
Compatible child seats 68
Self-test 68
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system 357
BabySmartTM compatible
child seats 357
Backrest
Folding forward 211
Folding rearward 212
Backrest tilt 33
Backup lamps 311, 316
Bulbs 311
BAS 75, 357
Messages in display 281
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 306
Check lamp 85
Checking 86

381 Index
Practical hints
First aid kit 300
Fuses 333
Lamp in center console 279
Lamps in instrument cluster 274
Messages in the display 280
Minispare wheel 302
Symbol messages 284
Text messages 281
Towing the vehicle 329
Vehicle jack 301
Vehicle tool kit 300
Premium unleaded gasoline 349
Problems
While driving 50
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch
Automatic transmission 143
Program mode selector switch
(Automatic transmission) 360Q
Quick search
Phone book* 138
R
Radio
Selecting stations 117
Station search 117
Station selection setting 131
Radio operation 175
Radio see Radio operation
Radio transmitter, control and
operation 246
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 136
Rapid seat heater*
Switching off 96
Switching on 96
Reading lamp 27
Rear bench seat
Foldable 211Rear door window
Blocking operation 72
Rear fog lamp 311
Bulb 311
Switching on 103
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 315
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 92
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 157, 168
Rear seat head restraints 92
Adjusting 92
Adjusting tilt 93
Folding back 93
Installing 94
Outer seats 94
Placing upright 93
Removing 94