light MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class 2000 W202 User Guide

Exterior Rear View Mirrors

The switch is located on the center console.
Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2.
First select the mirror to be adjusted - press button:
Left mirror
Right mirror
To adjust, toggle the switch forward, backward or to either side. With the electronic key in steering lock position 2, the
driver's side mirror reflection brightness responds to changes in light sensitivity. With gear selector lever in position
"R",
or with the interior lamp switched on, the driver's side mirror brightness does not respond to changes in light
sensitivity.

Warning !
Exercise care when using the passenger-side mirror. The passenger-side exterior mirror is convex
(outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
Check your inside rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Notes:
The exterior mirrors have electrically heated glass. The heater switches on automatically, depending on outside
temperature. If an exterior mirror housing is forcibly pivoted from its normal position, it must be repositioned by
applying firm pressure until it snaps into place.

Ashtrays
Center Console, Front

To remove ashtray:
Push sliding knob (1) toward the right to eject the insert.
To install ashtray:
Install insert into ashtray frame and push down to engage.
By touching the top of the cover lightly, the ashtray opens automatically.
Prior to removing the ashtray insert, move the gear selector lever to
position "N".
Warning!
Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still. With the gear selector lever in position "N", turn
off the engine and set the parking brake. Otherwise the vehicle might move as a result of unintended
contact with the gear selector lever.



Center Console, Rear

To remove ashtray:
Push center bar down and pull out the ashtray.
To install ashtray:
Install bottom of ashtray, push center bar down, and close ashtray.

Lighter

Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
Push in lighter (1); it will pop out automatically when hot.

Warning !
Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter, they are extremely hot, hold at knob only.

Note:
The lighter socket can be used to accommodate electrical accessories up to maximum 85 W


Sun Visors


Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare.
If sunlight enters through a side window, disengage visor from inner mounting and pivot to the side.



Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
With the visor engaged in its inner mounting, the lamp can be switched on by opening the cover.

Warning !
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.

The lamp goes out automatically after approximately 5 minutes.

Interior Lighting



1. Door contact switch:
Press once and interior lamps are switched on when opening a door. Interior lamps are switched on,
and off (soft fade) delayed, when unlocking or locking the vehicle, or when opening or closing a door.
However, there will be no (soft fade) delay when the electronic key is in steering lock position 2
Press again and interior lamps remain switched off, even when centrally unlocking or opening a door.
2. Press to switch interior and reading lamps on or off.
3. Press to switch rear passenger compartment lamp on or off.
4. Press to switch reading lamp on or off.



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..

Warning !
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.

Storage Compartments and Cupholder




Glove Box
1. Unlocking: Turn mechanical key to vertical position and remove.
2. Locking: Turn mechanical key to the right and remove.
3. Opening: Pull on handle.

Caution !
Keep compartment lids closed. This will prevent stored objects from being thrown about and
injuring vehicle occupants during an accident and sudden maneuvres.


Storage Compartments in Center Console
To open compartment in armrest: Lift lid with handle (4).
To open compartment under armrest: Lift lid with handle (5).
To close: Lower lid until it engages in lock.

Cupholder in Center Console
To open cover:
Touch top of cover (6) slightly. The cover opens automatically.

To open cup holder:
Briefly press button (7). The cup holder opens automatically.
To store cup holder:
Push button (7) down until cup holder engages. Close cover (6).

Caution !
Keep cup holder closed while travelling. Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to
prevent spills. Do not fill containers to a height where the contents could spill during vehicle
maneuvers, especially hot liquids.

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 window 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) located in rear doors (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 reversal will not operate if a window is being closed
by pressing the switch to its resistance point and holding 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 key 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 electronic 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 windows cannot be opened or closed by
the Express feature. To resynchronize the Express 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.

Instrument Lamps
Press + or - button to vary intensity of instrument lamps.


Display illumination
The display for temperature, odometer, oil level indicator, FSS indicator and clock is illuminated briefly when opening
the
driver door. The display illumination brightness responds automatically according to changes in the surrounding light
sensitivity. To briefly illuminate the display (with electronic key removed or in steering lock position 0 or 1),
pressbutton
O, +,- , h or m.


Trip Odometer
• To reset:
• Press button O once and hold (with display illuminated).
• Press button O twice and hold (with display not illuminated).


Clock
Adjusting clock (display illuminated): Press button m or h briefly. The display flashes to indicate that the clock
can be adjusted.
Minute: Press button m briefly.
Minutes: Press and hold button m.
Hour: Press button h briefly.
Hours: Press and hold button h .

Garage Door Opener


1. Integrated remote control transmitter
2. Portable remote control transmitter
Warning !
When programming a garage door opener, the door moves up or down. When programming or operating
the remote control make sure there is no possibility of anyone being harmed by the moving door.

The built-in remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled objects.
Notes:
Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integrated opener. If you should experience
difficulties
with programming the transmitter, contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer or call Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (in the U.S.A. only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes. For operation in the USA only:
This devise complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void
the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
Programming or reprogramming the integrated remote control:
1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
2. Press and hold one button of the integrated remote control located on the sun visor until its control light begins to
flash at a
rate of about once a second. Continue holding down the button.
Note:
The light blinks immediately if the integrated remote control is being programmed
for the first time, or if its memory was previously erased. If you
are reprogramming a previously used button, the light will flash after
about 20 seconds.
3. Aim portable remote control transmitter at the integrated remote control transmitter to be programmed. While still
holding down the button on the transmitter on the inside rear view mirror, press down the button on you r portable
remote control transmitter, until the integrated remote control light starts to flash rapidly. This means that the
integrated transmitter has accepted the frequency and code of the portable transmitter.
4. If you wish, repeat the procedure for each remaining button.


Note:
If the garage door opener is equipped with the "rolling code feature", it needs to be trained to accept the remote
control
command. To do so, the assistance of a second person is required.
1. Locate training button (part of the opener unit in the garage).
2. Press and hold training button until training light next to the button begins to flash (in two seconds).
3. Now have the second person press and hold the previously programmed button on the integrated remote control
transmitter until the training light on the garage door opener is lit continuously (in two seconds).
4. Release and press the programmed button on the integrated remote control transmitter once again to turn off
the training light in the garage door opener.
5. Confirm the garage door operation by pressing the programmed button on the integrated remote control
transmitter.

Operation of remote control:
1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
2. Select and press the appropriate button to activate the remote controlled device. The integrated remote control
transmitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed - up to 20 seconds.

Erasing the integrated remote control memory:
1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
2. Simultaneously holding down _ left and right side buttons for approximately 20 seconds, or until the control light
blinks rapidly, will erase the codes of all three channels.

Important !
Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason with selector lever in "N" can result in transmission damage
that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.


D - The transmission automatically upshifts through 5th gear. Position "D" provides optimum driving characteristics
under all normal operating conditions.
4 - Upshift through 4th gear only.
Suitable for performance driving. To shift from position "D" to "4", push selector lever to the left.
3 - Upshift through 3rd gear only.
Suitable for moderately steep hill s. Since the transmission does not shift hi gher than 3rd gear, this gear selection
will allow use of the engine's braking power downhill.
2 - Upshift through 2nd gear only.
For driving in mountainous regions or under extreme operating conditions. This gear selection will allow use of the
engine's braking power when descending steep grades.
1 - In this position, the engine's braking effect is utilized by shifting into 1st gear.
Use this position while descending very steep or l engthy downgrades and only at speeds below 40 mph (60
km/h).


Important !
With selector lever in position "D", "4" or "3", upshifting from 1st to 2nd to 3rd gear is delayed depending on vehicle
speed and engine temperature. This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperatures.
During the brief warm-up period this delayed upshift and increased engine noise might be perceived as a malfunction.
However, neither the engine nor transmission are negatively affected by this mode of operation.
The delayed upshift is effective with vehicle speeds below 31 mph (50 km/h) at partial throttle and engine
temperatures below 95°F (35°C). To avoid overrevving the engi ne when the selector lever is moved to a lower driving
range, the transmission will not shift to a lower gear, if the engine's speed limit would be exceeded. In this case there
will be no downshift, even when the vehicle speed reaches t he engine's speed limit of that gear, e.g. by applying the
service brakes. Continue driving in the usual manner. The transmission will then shift down automatically.
To prevent the engine from laboring at low RPM when driv ing uphill gradients or with your vehicle heavily loaded, the
automatic transmission will downshift when necessary to maintain engine RPM within the best torque range.

Warning!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel
slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's AB S will not prevent this type of loss of control.

Warning !
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in rear
wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle' s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.


Maneuvering
To maneuver in tight areas, e.g. when pulling into a parki ng space, control the vehicle speed by gradually releasing
the
brakes. Accelerate gently and never abruptly step on the ac celerator. To rock a vehicle out of soft ground (mud or
snow),
alternately shift from forward to revers e, while applying slight partial throttle. Rocking a vehicle free in this manner
may
cause the ABS malfunction indicator lamp to come on. Turn off and restart the engine to clear the malfunction
indication.

Stopping
For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights, leave the transmission in gear and hold vehicle with the service brake. For longer
stops with the engine idling, shift into "N" or "P" and hold the vehicle with the service brake. When stopping the
vehicle
on an uphill gradient, do not hold it with the accelerator, use the brake. This avoids unnecessary transmission heat
build up.

Warning !
Getting out of your vehicle with the selector lever not fully engaged in position "P" is dangerous. Also,
when parked on an incline, position "P" alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting
people or objects. Always set the parking brake in a ddition to shifting to position "P". When parked on
an incline, also turn front wheel against curb.