MERCEDES-BENZ C320 WAGON 2002 S203 Owner's Manual

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Parcel net in trunk
There is a parcel net located on left side of the trunk.
Dependent on the equipment of your vehicle, there is
another parcel net located on right side of the trunk.
Removal of parcel net:
Slide rails (1) upward and remove.
Installation of parcel net:
Place mounting lugs (2) in opening and slide rails (1)
down as far as they can go.
Wa r n i n g !
The parcel net is designed only to carry light loads.Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or objects
having sharp edges, in the parcel net.In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside
the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants.
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The electrical outlet is located in the rear compartment.
Electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2.
Flip up cover and insert electrical plug (cigar lighter
type).
Note:
The electrical outlet can be used to accommodate
accessories (e.g. air pump, auxilary lamps) up to a
maximum 180 W.Storage compartment under trunk floor
To o p e n t r u n k f l o o r :
Press handle (1) on the recess and lift trunk cover.
The compartment can be used to store small, light or flat
objects.
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To close trunk floor:
Lower the cover and lock by applying light pressure to
the handle (1).Retractable luggage cover and partition net
The twin reel roller blind comprises a luggage cover and
a partition net. It is mounted on the backrest of the rear
seat and can also be used with backrest folded down.
Partition net
Wa r n i n g !
If items are stored in the compartment, make sure
compartment is securely closed.In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the
vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants.
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, always use partition net when
transporting cargo.
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2Eyelets on roof
Pull out upper blind (safety net)by tabs (1) and engage
into eyelets on the roof (2).Partition net with rear seats folded down
1Ta b
2Eyelets on roof
Pull out upper blind (safety net) by tabs (1) until it
engages.
Fold seat forward, see page 213.
Pull out upper blind fully and clip into eyelets on the
roof (2).
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Luggage cover
1Handle
2To lock – pull luggage cover back by handle (1) until
it locks into position.
3To unlock – press handle (1) down and release. The
luggage cover retracts automatically.
Note:
With the luggage cover rolled up, fold the lip down.Removal, installation of twin-reel roller blind
The safety net and luggage cover must be retracted.
Removal:
Fold up split rear bench seat, see page 213.
Slide twin-reel roller blind (1) to left and remove.
Installation:
Fold up split rear bench seat.
Place twin-reel roller blind into right and left guide
rails (2) and slide towards right to the end stop.
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The two sections can be folded down separately to
enlarge the cargo area.Folding the backrest forward
Pull release handle (1) and fold seat cushion (2)
forward.
Wa r n i n g !
When expanding the luggage compartment, always
fold the seat cushions fully forward and always use
the partition net when transporting cargo.Unless you are transporting cargo, the backrests
must remain properly locked in the upright
position.In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle
occupants unless the items are securely fastened in
the vehicle.Always use the cargo tie down rings, see page 218.
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Illustration: right-hand side of rear seat.
Slip seat belt webbing behind retainer (3).Retract head restraints fully and fold rearward, see
page 53.
Pull release handle (4) on the left or right backrest as
required.
Fold the rear seat backrests (5) forward.
Note:
With the twin-reel roller blind installed: When folding
the backrest forward, fold the right section first and
then the left section. If only the left section is to be
folded, first remove the twin-reel roller blind, see
page 212.
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Fold the seat cushions (2) rearward until they lock into
position.
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If the backrest is not locked into position, a red
indicator (6) will be visible. Check for secure locking by
pushing and pulling on the backrest.
.Wa r n i n g !
If a red indicator is visible with the seatback up,
then the seatback is not properly locked into
position.Always lock backrest in its upright position when
rear seat bench is occupied, or the extended cargo
area is not in use. Check for secure locking by
pushinng and pulling on the backrest.In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle
oc cu pa nt s u nl ess t he i tem s are s ecurely fastened i n
the vehicle.To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when transporting
cargo.
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The total load weight including vehicle occupants and
luggage/cargo should not exceed the vehicle capacity
weight indicated on the certification tag which can be
found on the left door pillar.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
illustrations shown, with the heaviest items being
placed towards the front of the vehicle.
Always place items being carried against front or rear
seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possible.
The heaviest portion of the cargo should always be kept
as low as possible since it influences the handling
characteristics of the vehicle.
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