trunk MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS 1999 User Guide

Antitheft Alarm System

1. Indicator lamp in switch located in center console

The antitheft alarm is automatically armed or disarmed with the remotecontrol or
any of your vehicle's mechanical keys by locking or unlocking the driver's door or the trunk.
A blinking lamp (1) indicates that the alarm is armed.

Operation
Once the alarm system ha s been armed, the exterior vehicle la mps will flash and the horn will sound
intermittently when someone:
• opens a door,
• opens the trunk,
• opens the hood.

The alarm will last approximately 21/2 minutes in the form of blinking exterior lamps. At the same time an additional
horn will sound intermittently for 60 seconds, pause for 30 seconds, and repeat for another 60 seconds.
The alarm will stay on even if the activating element (a door, for example) is immediately closed.

Note:
We recommend that you carry the electronic reserve key with mechanical key with you and keep it in a safe place
(e.g. your wallet) so that it is always handy. Ne ver leave the electronic reserve key in the vehicle.


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Infant and Child Restraint Systems

We recommend that all infants and children be properly restra ined at all times while the vehicle is in motion. All lap-
shoulder belts except driver seat have special seat belt re tractors for secure fastening of child restraints. To fasten a
child restraint, use this seat belt: Follow child restraint in structions for routing. Then pull shoulder belt out completely
and let it retract. The belt is now locked. Push down on child restraint to take up any slack.

Important !
The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states and all Canadian provinces. Infants and small
children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured by a lap-shoulder belt,
and that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213.1. A statement by the child rest raint manufacturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the
instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint. When using any infant or
child restraint system, be sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer's instructions for installation and use.
Please read and observe warning labels affixed to inside of vehicle.

Warning !
Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized
BabySmart™ compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmart™ system installed in the vehicle to
deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the
airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.
The back seat is the safest place for children, infants and small children must ride in back seats and be
seated in an infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt, fully in
accordance with the seat manufacturer's instructions.
Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant. During an accident, they
could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt. Children too big for child restraint systems must ride
in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A
booster seat is necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 Ibs. to the point where a
lap/shoulder belt fits properly without one.
When the child restraint is not in use, remove it from the car or secure it with the seat belt to prevent the
child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident.

U.S.A. Models only:
Since 1986 all U.S. child restraints comply with U.S. regulations without the use of a tether strap. Canada Models
only: This vehicle is provided with tether anchorages for a top tether strap. Consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz
dealer for installation of these anchorages. In compliance with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210.1, child
restraint tether anchorage hardware is attached to the tool kit located in the trunk.


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1. Locking handle, left backrest
2. Locking handle, right backrest
3. Pass-through
4. Indicator, right backrest lock,
visible in unlocked position
5. Indicator, left backrest lock,
not visible in locked position


Enlarged Cargo Area .
Split Folding Rear Seat Backrest

On vehicles with optional split folding rear seat back rest you can fold down the two sections separately
to enlarge the cargo area.


Fold down:
Pull locking handle and fold backrest forward.
Set up:
Pull backrest up until it locks in its upright position. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on
the backrest.


Warning !
Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied by passengers,
cargo is being carried in the trunk, or the extended cargo area is not in use.

Note:
To prevent unauthorized persons from access to the trunk, always lock backrest in its upright position.


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Loading instructions
(Vehicles with enlarged cargo area)

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 t he 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 heavie st items being placed towards the front of the vehicle. Always place items
being carried against front or rear seat backrests, and fast en 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.

Notes:
The trunk is the preferred place to carry objects. T he enlarged cargo area should only be used for items which
do not fit in the trunk alone.

Warning !
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the
vehicle, and 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 stowing things.
Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs.
Do not place anything on the shelf below the rear window. Never drive vehicle with trunk lid open while
pass-through is not closed and seat backrest not locked in its upright position. Deadly carbon monoxide
(CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.


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Sliding/Pop-Up Roof (optional)





1. to slide roof open
2. to slide roof closed
3. to raise roof at rear
4. to lower roof at rear

Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. The switch is illuminated when the exterior lamps are
switched on (except standing lamps). With the roof clos ed or tilted open, a screen can be slid into the roof
opening to guard against sun rays. When sliding the roof open, the screen will also retract.


Warning !

When closing the sliding/ pop-up roof, be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by
the closing procedure.


Notes:
The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur, refer to
Emergency Operation in Index. The sliding/pop-up roof can also be closed with the mechanical key or
infrared remote control while locking the vehicle door s or trunk (see Central Locking System in Index).


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Power Windows

on center console, front

Switches for:

1.
left, front
2. left, rear
3. right, front
4. right, rear
5. Switch for rear door window override
6. individual switches (rear doors)
in rear doors

in rear doors


Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
Press switch in to resistance point:
to open
to close
Release switch when window is in desired position.



Express Opening and Closing

Press switch or past resistance point and release - window opens or closes completely. To interrupt
procedure, briefly press
or If the upward movement of the window is blocked during the closing procedure,
the window will stop during the last few inches before closure and open slightly. When pressing and holding the
switch
to close the window, and upward movement of the wi ndow is blocked during the last few inches before
closure, it will stop but not
open slightly.


Blocking of Rear Door Window Operation
If no operation of the rear windows by switch (6) (for instance by children) is desired, slide override switch (5) to right,
symbol
becomes visible.


Warning !
When closing the windows, be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure. In case of obstruction, the automatic rever sal will not operate if a window is being closed
by pressing the switch to its resistance point and holdi ng it there, or when using a mechanical key or
the remote control. The closing procedure can be immediately reversed by either pressing the switch
,
turning the mechanical key to the unlocking position, or pressing button
on the remote control,
and holding it.


Note:
The power windows can also be closed with the mechanical ke y or infrared remote control while locking the vehicle
doors or trunk (see Central Locking System in Index).


Warning !
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the el ectronic key from the steering lock, and lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause serious personal injury.


Synchronizing Power Windows
If the power supply was interrupted (battery disconnected or empty), the wi ndows cannot be opened or closed by
the Express feature. To resynchronize the Ex press feature, press
side of power window switch until the
window is completely closed and hold for additional 2 seconds. Repeat procedure for each window.
The automatic full opening and closing procedure of the windows should now be restored.


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Trunk Lid Release Switch
The switch is located on the center console. A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft (1.8 m) is required to open
the trunk lid. To open the trunk, the vehi cle must be parked and unlocked. Pull up on switch until trunk lid is open.
The indicator lamp remains on with trunk lid open.

Notes:
With vehicle centrally locked, the trunk can also be opened by using the remote control. Press button. The trunk lid
cannot
be released by the switch when previously locked separat ely with the mechanical key. To open, refer to Trunk,
separately
locked (in Index).


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Ski Sack (optional)




Unfolding
1 . Fold armrest (1) down.
2. Swing cover (2) up and unfold.
Vehicles with enlarged cargo area
Swing cover (3) down.

3 . Pull ski sack into passenger
compartment and unfold.

4 . Swing flap in trunk up (a magnet
will hold flap in its top" position).

5 . Slide skis into ski sack.

6
. Wrap strap around ski sack and
armrest (4).

7 . Close clasp (arrow up) and pull
strap (5) tight (arrow clown).

Place unfolded cover (2) on top
of ski sack.




8
. Connect snap hook (6) of front
strap to eye (7) located on center
tunnel in front of rear seat bench.



Warning !
The ski sack is designed for up to two pairs of skis. Do not load the ski sack with other objects.
Always fasten the ski sack securely. In an accident, an unfastened ski sack can cause injury to vehicle occupants.






Folding
1. Close flap in trunk.

2. Disconnect clasp by pressing
tabs (arrows) together.

3. Disconnect snap hook (6)
from eye (7).


4.
Fold sides of cover (2) together.
5.
Fold and flatten ski sack
lengthwise.







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6. Wrap strap with snap hook
around ski sack.

7. Fold back the reinforced ski
sack tip (8), then continue to
roll up the ski sack tightly.


8.
Place rear strap in fold of ski
sack.


9. Place folded ski sack
insiderecess of backrest.







10.
Close ski sack compartment cover (2) respectively (3).


Removal of Ski Sack
For removal of the ski sack we recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer

Warning !
Never drive vehicle with trunk lid open while the ski sack is removed. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

Note:
To prevent unauthorized persons from access to the trunk, always close the pass-through.


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Trunk Lamp
If the trunk is to remain open for a long period of time, the
trunk lamp can be switched off by pulling out the plunger
in the switch (arrow). This prevents t he vehicle battery from being discharged. When the trunk lid is closed, the switch
will reset and turn on the lamp next time the lid is opened.


Stowing Things in the Vehicle

Warning !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing things.
Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs.
Do not place anything on the shelf below the rear window.


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