2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C350S window

:Thumbwheel;Air ventXOpening/closing: Turn thumbwheel :
clockwise or counterclockwise.
Rear center console air vents
:Thumbwheel for air volume control for
rear center air vents
;Right rear center air vent, adjustable=Left rear center air vent, adjustableXOpening/closing: Turn thumbwheel :
upward or downward.
Adjusting air distribution
The symbols shown in display G
(Y page 189) on the climate control panel
represent the following functions:
SymbolFunction¯Directs air through the
defroster air vents to the
windshield and front door
windows
PDirects air through the center
and side air vents
ODirects air to the footwellsNDirects air through the center
and side air vents and to the
footwells
_Directs air into the entire
vehicle interior (Canada only)
bDirects air through the center,
side and defroster air vents to
the windshield and front door
windows (Canada only)
aDirects air through the
defroster air vents to the
windshield and front door
windows and to the footwells
XPress button _ repeatedly until you
have select the desired setting and the
corresponding symbol is shown in display
G.
Adjusting air volume
XDecreasing/increasing: Press button
I or K.
Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up.
You can also defog the windshield and the
front door windows.
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iKeep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the front door windows are
clear again.XActivating: Press button ¬.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The climate control switches to the following
functions automatically:
R cooling on to dehumidify
R most efficient blower speed and heating
power, depending on outside temperature
R air flows onto the windshield and the front
door windows
R the air recirculation mode is switched off
i You can adjust the air volume when the
front defroster is switched on.
XDeactivating: Press button ¬ again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The previous settings are once again in
effect. The cooling remains switched on.
The air recirculation remains switched off.
or
XPress button Ã.
The indicator lamp in button ¬ goes out.
Air volume and air distribution are adjusted
automatically.
i To deactivate defrosting, you can also
press button ^ or turn temperature
controls.
Windshield fogged on the outside
XSwitch the windshield wipers on
( Y page 96).
If the automatic mode of the climate control
is switched off:
XPress button _ repeatedly until one of
the following symbols appears in display
G (Y page 189) P or O .
Maximum cooling MAX COOL
MAX COOL is only available in U.S. vehicles.
MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
You can use this setting to provide the fastest
possible cooling of the vehicle interior (when
windows and tilt/sliding sunroof or tilt/
sliding panel are closed).XActivating: Press button Ù.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The climate control switches automatically to
the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum blowing power
R the air recirculation mode is switched on
XDeactivating: Press button Ù again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
i To switch the maximum cooling function
off, you can also press button ^, Ã
or ¬ .
Air recirculation mode
Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside (e. g. before driving through
a tunnel). This setting cuts off the intake of
outside air and recirculates the air in the
passenger compartment.
GWarning!
Fogged windows impair visibility,
endangering you and others. If the windows
begin to fog on the inside, switching off the
air recirculation mode immediately should
clear interior window fogging. If interior
window fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning is activated, or press button
¬ .
XActivating: Press button g.
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iThe air recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside
temperatures.
The indicator lamp in button g is not lit
when the air recirculation mode is switched
on automatically.
A quantity of outside air is added after
approximately 30 minutes.XDeactivating: Press button g again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
i The manually selected air recirculation
mode is deactivated automatically:
R after 5 minutes if the outside
temperature is below approximately
41‡ (5†)
R after 5 minutes if the air conditioning is
turned off
R after 30 minutes if the outside
temperature is above approximately
41‡ (5†)
Using driver-side settings for
passenger side
This feature is only available in Canada
vehicles.
You can use the settings of the driver’s side,
such as temperature, air volume and air
distribution, for the passenger side.
XActivating: Adjust the air temperature, air
volume and air distribution.XPress button ¸.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The driver-side settings are used for the
passenger side.XDeactivating: Press button ¸ again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.Rear window defrosterGWarning!
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep the battery drain
to a minimum, switch off the defroster as
soon as the rear window is clear. The
defroster is switched off automatically after
some time of operation depending on the
outside temperature.
XSwitch on the ignition.XSwitching on: Press button ¤ on the
respective climate control panel.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.XSwitching off: Press button ¤ again.
The rear window defroster switches off when
the battery voltage is too low. Too many
electrical consumers may be operating
simultaneously.
XSwitch off consumers that are currently not
needed if required.
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Opening and closing
GObserve Safety notes, see page 54.GWarning!
When opening or closing the tilt/sliding
sunroof, make sure there is no danger of
anyone being harmed by the opening/closing
procedure.
The tilt/sliding sunroof is equipped with the
express operation and automatic reversal
function. If the movement of the tilt/sliding
sunroof is blocked during the closing
procedure, the tilt/sliding sunroof will stop
and open slightly.
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OpeningXOpening manually: Press and hold the
sunroof switch to the resistance point in
direction of arrow ;.XRelease the sunroof switch when the
desired position is reached.XExpress operation: To open the tilt/
sliding sunroof completely, press the
sunroof switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow ; and release.XStopping during express operation:
Move the sunroof switch in any direction.
i Express opening is not available when the
tilt/sliding sunroof is raised. The tilt/
sliding sunroof must be closed first.
i When the tilt/sliding sunroof is open,
resonance noises may result in addition to
the usual wind noises. They are caused by
minimal pressure changes in the passenger
compartment. To reduce or eliminate these
noises, change the position of the tilt/
sliding sunroof or open a window slightly.
Raising
XRaising manually: Press and hold the
sunroof switch to the resistance point in
direction of arrow :.XRelease the sunroof switch when the
desired position is reached.XExpress operation: To raise the tilt/
sliding sunroof completely, press the
sunroof switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow : and release.XStopping during express operation:
Move the sunroof switch in any direction.
i Express raising is not available when the
tilt/sliding sunroof is open. The tilt/sliding
sunroof must be closed first.
ClosingXClosing manually: Pull and hold the
sunroof switch to the resistance point in
direction of arrow =.XRelease the sunroof switch when the
desired position is reached.XExpress operation: To close the tilt/
sliding sunroof completely, pull the sunroof
switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow = and release.XStopping during express operation:
Move the sunroof switch in any direction.
Closing when the tilt/sliding sunroof is
blocked
GWarning!
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
and be seriously or even fatally injured when
closing the tilt/sliding sunroof with greater
force or without automatic reversal function.
If the movement of the tilt/sliding sunroof is
blocked during the closing procedure (e.g. by
ice or pollution), the tilt/sliding sunroof will
stop and open slightly.
XImmediately after the tilt/sliding sunroof
has stopped and opened because it was
blocked, pull and hold the sunroof switch
in direction of arrow = until the tilt/sliding
sunroof is fully closed.
The tilt/sliding sunroof closes with greater
force.
If the tilt/sliding sunroof is blocked again and
opens slightly:
XImmediately after the tilt/sliding sunroof
was blocked and has opened, pull and hold
the sunroof switch in direction of arrow
= until the tilt/sliding sunroof is fully
closed.
The tilt/sliding sunroof closes without
automatic reversal function.GWarning!
Pulling and holding the sunroof switch to
close the tilt/sliding sunroof immediately
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iWhen the tilt/sliding panel is open,
resonance noises may result in addition to
the usual wind noises. They are caused by
minimal pressure changes in the passenger
compartment. To reduce or eliminate these
noises, change the position of the tilt/
sliding panel or open a window slightly.
RaisingXRaising manually: Press and hold the roof
panel switch to the resistance point in
direction of arrow :.XRelease the roof panel switch when the
desired position is reached.XExpress operation: To raise the tilt/
sliding panel completely, press the roof
panel switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow : and release.XStopping during express operation:
Move the roof panel switch in any direction.
i Express raising is not available when the
tilt/sliding panel is open. The tilt/sliding
panel must be closed first.
Closing
XClosing manually: Pull and hold the roof
panel switch to the resistance point in
direction of arrow =.XRelease the roof panel switch when the
desired position is reached.XExpress operation: To close the tilt/
sliding panel completely, pull the roof panel
switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow = and release.XStopping during express operation:
Move the roof panel switch in any direction.
Closing when the tilt/sliding panel is
blocked
GWarning!
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
and be seriously or even fatally injured when
closing the tilt/sliding panel without
automatic reversal function.
If the movement of the tilt/sliding panel is
blocked during the closing procedure (e.g. by
ice or pollution), the tilt/sliding panel will stop
and open slightly.XImmediately after the tilt/sliding panel has
stopped and opened because it was
blocked, pull and hold the roof panel switch
in direction of arrow = until the tilt/sliding
panel is fully closed.
If the tilt/sliding panel is blocked again and
opens slightly:
XImmediately after the tilt/sliding panel was
blocked and has opened, pull and hold the
roof panel switch in direction of arrow =
until the tilt/sliding panel is fully closed.
The tilt sliding panel closes without
automatic reversal function.GWarning!
Pulling and holding the roof panel switch to
close the tilt/sliding panel immediately after
it had been blocked two times will cause the
tilt/sliding panel to close without any reversal
function for as long as you hold the roof panel
switch.
Synchronizing
The tilt/sliding panel and front roller
sunblinds must be synchronized after a
malfunction or if the tilt/sliding panel does
not open smoothly.
! Do not attempt to open the tilt/sliding
panel before the tilt/sliding panel is
properly synchronized. The tilt/sliding
panel could otherwise lock-up in the open
position.
If the tilt/sliding panel cannot be closed or
synchronized, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside
Assistance.
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XSwitch on the ignition.XPush and hold the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow ; (Y page 199) until the
roller sunblinds are fully retracted.
XPush and hold the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow ; until the tilt/sliding
panel is opened approximately 4 inch
(10 cm).
XPull and hold the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow = until the tilt/sliding
panel is fully closed.
XKeep holding the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow = for approximately
1 second.
XPull and hold the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow = (Y page 199) until the
roller sunblinds are fully extended.
XKeep holding the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow = for approximately
1 second.
XCheck the express operation feature of the
tilt/sliding panel (Y page 200).
If the tilt/sliding panel opens completely,
the roof is synchronized. Otherwise repeat
the above steps.
Loading and storing
Loading instructions
GWarning!
Always fasten items being carried as securely
as possible using fastening materials
appropriate for the weight and size of the
load.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to
vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
transporting cargo. Do not pile luggage or
cargo higher than the seat backrests.
The trunk is the preferred place to carry
objects. Do not place anything on the rear-
window shelf.
Never drive a vehicle with the trunk open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
Load distribution
The total load weight including vehicle
occupants and luggage/cargo should not
exceed the total load limit indicated on the
corresponding Tire and Loading Information
placard located on the driver’s door B-pillar
(Y page 238).
The handling characteristics of a fully loaded
vehicle depend greatly on the load
distribution. It is therefore recommended to
load the vehicle according to the illustration
shown. The heaviest items are to be placed
towards the front of the vehicle.
iThe enlarged cargo area should only be
used for items which do not fit in the trunk
alone.
Please pay attention to and comply with the
following instructions when loading the
vehicle and transporting cargo:
RAlways place items being carried against
front or rear seat backrests, and fasten
them as securely as possible.
RThe heaviest portion of the cargo should
always be kept as low as possible against
front or rear seat backrests.
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! Close the cup holder before folding the
armrest upwards. Otherwise you could
damage the cup holder.
Sun visors
GWarning!
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors
closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected
glare can endanger you and others.
:Vanity mirror lamp;Mounting=Holder, e.g. for gas cards?Vanity mirrorAVanity mirror cover
Glare through the windshield
XFlip sun visor down when you experience
glare.
Glare through a door window
XClose vanity mirror cover A if opened.XDisengage sun visor from mounting ;.XPivot sun visor to the side.XAdjust sun visor by pushing or pulling.
Vanity mirror
The vanity mirror lamp only functions when
the sun visor is engaged in mounting ;.
XLift up vanity mirror cover A.
Vanity mirror lamp : comes on.
Rear window sunshade
GWarning!
When operating the rear window sunshade
make sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the extending or retracting
procedure.
The extending or retracting procedure can be
immediately halted by briefly pressing rear
window sunshade switch. To reverse direction
of movement, press rear window sunshade
switch again.
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XSwitch on the ignition.XExtending/Retracting: Press rear
window sunshade switch : briefly.
Ashtrays
Center console ashtray
iA storage compartment is located under
the ashtray insert.
! The storage compartment is not heat-
proof. When smoking always make sure the
ashtray insert is present and properly
inserted.
XOpening: Press cover ; forward until it
engages.
XRemoving ashtray insert: Grab ashtray
insert : on the grooved side and pull it up
and out in the direction indicated by
arrows.
XReinstalling ashtray insert: Push ashtray
insert : back into the frame until it
engages.
XClosing: Tap the front of cover ;.Rear center console ashtray XOpening: Pull at top of cover ;.XRemoving ashtray insert: Push button
= to disengage ashtray insert : and
remove it.
XReinstalling ashtray insert: Push ashtray
insert : down into the retainer until it
engages.
XClosing: Push at top of cover ;.
Cigarette lighter
GObserve Safety notes, see page 54.GWarning!
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
Make sure any children traveling with you do
not injure themselves or start a fire with the
hot cigarette lighter.
If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is
being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
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