2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG Owner's Manual

256 Controls in detail
Useful features
Storage compartments Glove box
1Glove box lid release
2Glove box
Opening glove box
Pull glove box lid release1.
The glove box lid2 opens downward.
Closing glove box
Push glove box lid2 up to close.1Unlocking
2Locking
Locking glove box
Insert mechanical key (page 386)
into the glove box lock and turn it to
position2.
Unlocking glove box
Turn mechanical key in the glove box
lock to position1.
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when storing 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 shelf
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.
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Audio system/COMAND* with CD
changer*: The CD changer* is located
in the glove box.

257 Controls in detail
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Armrest storage compartments
1Handle
2Button, passenger side
3Button, driver’s side
Opening storage compartment
Pull handle1 and lift armrest.
Closing storage compartment
Press armrest down until it engages
into place.Opening upper compartment
Press button3 on driver’s side or
button2 on passenger side and lift
armrest.
Closing upper compartment
Press armrest down until it engages
into place.Armrest in the rear passenger
compartment
Pull the top of the armrest out and fold
it down.
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The Roadside Assistance button•
and the Information button¡ are
located in the armrest storage com-
partment (if equipped).
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Do not sit on or lean your body weight
against the armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage
it.

258 Controls in detail
Useful features
Parcel net in front passenger footwell
A small convenience parcel net is located
in the front passenger footwell. It is for
small and light items, such as road maps,
mail, etc.Cup holders
Cup holders in front of seat armrest
Underneath the swiveling cup holder is
another stationary cup holder. You can
only use this when the swiveling cup holder
is pulled out and completely turned
outward.
Warning!G
The parcel net is intended for storing
light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel net. In an accident, during hard brak-
ing, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
The parcel net cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.
Warning!G
In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equip-
ment, only use containers that fit into the
cup holder. Use lids on open containers and
do not fill containers to a height where the
contents, especially hot liquids, could spill
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or an ac-
cident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants
may cause serious personal injury. Liquids
spilled on vehicle equipment may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
When not in use, keep the cup holder
closed. An open cup holder may cause injury
to you or others when contacted during
braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an acci-
dent.
Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup
holder may come loose during braking, vehi-
cle maneuvers, or in an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior.
Objects thrown around in the vehicle interi-
or may cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.

259 Controls in detail
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Sliding out swiveling cup holder
Push button1.
The cup holder slides upward.Turning swiveling cup holder outwardTurn the cup holder in direction of
arrow2 until it engages.
You can now use both cup holders.Turning swiveling cup holder inward and
sliding it in
Turn the cup holder in direction of
arrow3 until it engages.
Press the cup holder in direction of
arrow4 until it engages.!
No objects should be in the swiveling
cup holder when the swiveling cup
holder is slid upward. Otherwise the
swiveling cup holder or the objects
could be damaged.
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No objects should be in the stationary
cup holder when the swiveling cup
holder is turned inward and pushed in.
Otherwise the swiveling cup holder or
the objects could be damaged.

260 Controls in detail
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Cup holder in rear seat armrest
1Cup holder
Opening cup holder
Briefly press the front of cup holder1.
The cup holder slides out slightly.
Pull out the cup holder until it stops.Closing cup holder
Slide cup holder back until it engages.
Ashtrays
Center console ashtray
1Cover plate
2Sliding button
3Ashtray insert
Briefly press the bottom of cover
plate1.
The cover plate opens automatically.
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Do not sit on or lean your body weight
against the armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage
it.

261 Controls in detail
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Removing ashtray insert
Secure vehicle from movement by
setting the parking brake.
Move the gear selector lever to
positionN.
Now you have more room to take out
the ashtray insert.
Push sliding button2 to the right.
The ashtray insert3 slides out
slightly.
Remove the ashtray insert.Reinstalling ashtray insert
Push the ashtray insert3 down into
the retainer until it engages.
Push down cover plate1 to close
ashtray.
The cover plate engages.
Rear seat ashtray
1Button
2Ashtray insert
3Cover
Pull at top of cover3.Removing ashtray insert
Push button1 to disengage ashtray
insert2 and remove it.
Reinstalling ashtray insert
Push the ashtray insert2 down into
the retainer until it engages.
Push at top of cover3 to close
ashtray.
Warning!G
Remove front ashtray only with vehicle
standing still. Set the parking brake to
secure vehicle from movement. Move gear
selector lever to positionN. With gear selec-
tor lever in positionN turn off the engine.

262 Controls in detail
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Cigarette lighter
Switch on the ignition (page 33).1Cover plate
2Cigarette lighter
Briefly press the bottom of cover
plate1.
The cover plate opens automatically.
Push in cigarette lighter2.
The cigarette lighter will pop out
automatically when hot.
Warning!G
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper-
vised use of vehicle equipment may cause
an accident and/or serious personal injury.
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The lighter socket can be used to ac-
commodate 12V DC electrical acces-
sories (up to a maximum of 85 W)
designed for use with the standard
“cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in
mind, however, that connecting acces-
sories to the lighter socket (for exam-
ple extensive connecting and
disconnecting, or using plugs that do
not fit properly) can damage the lighter
socket. With the socket damaged, the
lighter may no longer be able to be
placed in the heating (pushed-in) posi-
tion, or the lighter may pop out too ear-
ly with the lighter not hot enough.
To help avoid damaging the cigarette
lighter socket, we recommend con-
necting 12V DC electrical accessories
designed for use with the standard
“cigarette lighter” plug type to the 12V
power outlets (
page 263) in your ve-
hicle whenever possible.

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Push down cover plate1 to close
ashtray.
The cover plate engages.
Power outlet
The power outlet is located in the rear pas-
senger compartment.
1Power outlet
2Cover
Switch on the ignition (page 33).
Pull at top of cover2.
Flip cover1 to the left and insert
electrical plug (cigarette lighter type).
Telephone*
Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-
phone or a citizens band unit, should only
be used inside the vehicle if they are con-
nected to an antenna that is installed on
the outside of the vehicle.
The external antenna must be approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa-
tion on the installation of an approved
external antenna. Refer to the radio trans-
mitter operation instructions regarding use
of an external antenna.
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The power outlet can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical ac-
cessories (e.g. air pump, auxiliary
lamps) up to a maximum of 180 W.
Warning!G
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and personal
injury.