2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 Owner's Manual

25 At a glance
Center console
Center console
Upper part
Item
Page
1
Seat heater*, driver’s side
98
2
Rear window sunshade
switch
152
3
ESP control switch
74
4
Hazard warning flasher
switch – switching on/off
106
5
Central locking switch
91
6
Rear seat head restraints
switch
95
7
Anti-theft alarm system
indicator lamp
78
Tow-away alarm switch
79
Item
Page
8
Seat heater*, passenger
side
98
9
PASS. AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp
66,
279
a
Audio system,
or
173
COMAND* (see separate
operating instructions)
b
Climate control
154
Automatic climate control*
162
Rear window defroster
153

26 At a glanceCenter consoleLower part
Item
Page
1
Ashtray
220
2
Gear selector lever for
automatic transmission*
44,
145
Gearshift lever for manual
transmission
43,
141
3
Storage compartment
218
Cup holder
217
Cigarette lighter
221
4
Armrest
219
5
Program mode selector for
automatic transmission
146

27 At a glance
Overhead control panel
Overhead control panel
Item
Page
1
Rear interior lighting
on/off
108
2
Sliding/pop-up roof*
203
3
Right reading lamp on/off
108
4
Interior lighting control
107
5
Hands-free microphone for
Tele Aid* (emergency call
system), telephone* and
voice control system*
(see separate operating
instructions)
138,
193,
223
6
Interior rear view mirror
38,
149
7
Garage door opener
231
8
Left reading lamp on/off
108
9
Tele Aid* (emergency call
system) button
223

28 At a glanceDoor control panel
Door control panel
Item
Page
1
Door handle
85
2
Memory function* (for
storing seat, exterior
mirror and steering wheel
settings)
99
3
Seat adjustment
32, 92
4
Switches for
opening/closing front door
windows
200
5
Switch for rear door
window override
70
6
Switches for
opening/closing rear door
windows
200
7
Remote trunk lid switch
87

29 Getting started
Unlocking
Adjusting
Driving
Parking and locking

30 Getting startedUnlocking
The “Getting started” section provides an
overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-
tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners
should pay special attention to the infor-
mation given here.
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions described here, the “Controls in
detail” section will provide you with further
information. The corresponding page
references are located at the end of each
segment.
Unlocking
Unlocking with the SmartKeySmartKey with remote control 1‹Lock button
2ŠOpening button for the trunk lid
3ŒUnlock button
4ÂPanic button* (
page 71)

Press unlock buttonΠon the
SmartKey.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.

Get in the vehicle and insert the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
For more information, see “Locking and
unlocking” (
page 82).
iCanada only:
Only vehicles equipped with an
anti-theft alarm system* have
SmartKeys with integrated panic
button*4.

31 Getting started
Unlocking
Starter switch positionsStarter switch0For removing SmartKey
The steering is locked when the
SmartKey is removed from the starter
switch. If necessary, move steering
wheel slightly to allow the locking
mechanism to engage.
1Power supply to some electrical
consumers, such as seat adjustment
2Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
3Starting position
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch and lock
the vehicle. Do not leave children unattend-
ed in the vehicle, or with access to an un-
locked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle
equipment may cause an accident and/or
serious personal injury.iVehicles with automatic transmission:
The SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in positionP.
!If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter switch, the battery may not be
sufficiently charged.

Check the battery and charge it if
necessary (
page 323).


Get a jump start (
page 326).
To prevent accelerated battery
discharge and a possible dead battery,
always remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch when the engine is not in
operation.

32 Getting startedAdjusting
AdjustingSeats
The seats can be adjusted either manually
or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s
equipment.Warning!
G
All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and
rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas-
tening of seat belts, must be done before
the vehicle is put into motion.Warning!
G
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
back reclined. Sitting in an excessively re-
clined position can be dangerous. You could
slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you
slide under it, the belt would apply force at
the abdomen or neck.
That could cause serious or fatal injuries.
The seat back and seat belts provide the
best restraint when the wearer is in an up-
right position and belts are properly posi-
tioned on the body. Your seat must be
adjusted so that you can correctly fasten
your seat belt (
page 40).
Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being ad-
justed.
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, and lock
your vehicle.
The power seats* can also be operated with
the driver’s or front passenger door open.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Warning!
G
Children 12 years old and under must never
ride in the front seat, except in a
Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart
TM1

compatible child seat, which operates with
the BabySmart
TM system installed in the ve-
hicle to deactivate the passenger front air-
bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise
they will be struck by the airbag when it in-
flates in a crash. If this happens, serious or
fatal injury will result.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front seat-
ing positions. Infants and small children
must ride in back seats and be seated in an
appropriate infant or child restraint system,
which is properly secured with the vehicle’s
seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via
lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in
accordance with the child seat manufactur-
er’s instructions.
1BabySmart
TM is a trademark of Siemens
Automotive Corp.