MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE 2007 Owners Manual

Sliding sunroof
178
Opening
X
To open manually: press the switch in the
direction of arrow 1or3 until the roller
sunblinds have moved to the desired posi -
tion.
X To open fully :briefly press the switc h
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 1or3 .
X To stop: push or pull the switch in any
direction.
Closin g
X To close manually: pull the switch in the
direction of arrow 2or until the roller sun-
blinds have moved to the desired position.
X To close fully :briefly pull the switc h
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 2.
X To stop: push or pull the switch in any
direction.
Rain-closing feature *When the key is in position
0in the ignition
lock or is removed, the panorama sliding sun-
roof closes automatically: R
if it starts to rain
R at extreme outside temperatures
R after 6 hour s
R if there is a malfunction in the power supply
The panorama sliding sunroof remains raised
at the rear in order to allow ventilation of the
vehicle interior .
i The panorama sliding sunroof does not
close if:
R it is raised at the rear
R it is blocked
R no rain is falling within the field of the rain
sensor in the windscreen (e.g. because
the vehicle is under a bridge or in a car -
port )
Resetting the panorama sliding sunroo f
and the roller sunblinds Reset the panorama sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblinds if the panorama sliding sun-
roof or the roller sunblinds do not ope
n
smoothly. 1
To open
2 To close/lower
3 To raise
X Make sure that the key is in position 1or
2 in the ignition lock .
X Pull and hold the switch to the pressure
point in the direction of arrow 2and hold
it until the roller sunblinds are fully closed.
X Keep the switch pulled for an additional
second.
X Press and hold the switch to the pressure
point in the direction of arrow 1and hold
it until the roller sunblinds are fully opened.
X Press the switch to the pressure point in
the direction of arrow 1and hold it until Control
s
* optional
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the panorama sliding sunroof is open about
10 cm
.
X Pull the switch to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow 2and hold it until th e
panorama sliding sunroof is fully closed.
X Keep the switch pulled for an additional
second.
X Check that the panorama sliding sunroo f
can be fully automatically opened agai n
( Y page 176).
X If this is not the case, consult a qualified
specialist workshop. Loading and stowing
Cup holder
G
Risk of injury
Keep the cup holder closed while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Otherwise, vehicle occu -
pants could be injured by objects being
thrown around if you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R have an accident
Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. Other-
wise, the drinks could spill.
Cup holders should not be used for hot
drinks. Otherwise, you may scald yourself. Cup holder* in the centre console 1
Cup holder
2 Cove r
X To open: slide cover 2back. Controls
* optional
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Fitting/removing the cup holder
Removing
1
Driver's side groove
2 Front-passenger side groove
3 Retainer
X Carefully pry off groove 2on the front-
passenger side with a suitable tool until
retainer 3is visible.
X Pull the cup holder slightly upwards until
the stop.
X Carefully pry off groove 1on the driver's
side with a suitable tool. At the same time,
pull the cup holder upwards a little until the
stop.
X Alternately pry the groove on driver's side
1 and front-passenger side 2. Simulta -neously pull the cup holder upwards until it
can be removed.
Fittin g 1
Wedge-shaped upper section of the cup
holder
2 Left and right grooves
3 Left and right tongues
X Insert left and right grooves 2of the cup
holder into side tongues 3. Simultane-
ously insert the cup holder in such a wa y
that the wedge of the upper section of cu p
holder 1faces forwards.
X Press the cup holder down until it engages
on the front-passenger side. Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
1
Release butto n
2 Cup holder
X To open: fold down the rear seat armrest.
X Lift the cover of the rear seat armrest.
X Press release button 1.
Cup holder 2folds out to the front.
X Fold the cover of the rear seat armrest back
down again if necessary.
X To close: lift the cover of the rear seat arm-
rest.
X Fold cup holder 2back until it engages. Controls
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181Roof rack system*
G
Risk of accident and injury
An incorrectly secured roof rack, ski rack
or load could work loose from the vehicle.
These objects may then be thrown around
and can injure you or others or cause an
accident. Follow the roof rack/ski rack
manufacturers' installation instructions
and special instructions for use.
The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of
gravity, thereby affecting vehicle handling.
You must always observe the maximum
roof load of 100 kg. Always adapt your driv-
ing style to the prevailing road, traffic and
weather conditions and drive with particu -
lar care if the roof is laden.
i Mercedes-Benz roof racks have been spe-
cially developed and tested in accordance
with Mercedes-Benz standards. These roof
racks comply with DIN standard 75302 and
are additionally subjected to crash and
durability tests.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof rack systems which have
been tested and approved for Mercedes- Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof rack in such
a
way that the vehicle is not damaged, even
when it is in motion .
Make sure that, depending on the vehicle's
equipment, you can raise the sliding/tilting
sunroof* or panorama sliding/tilting sun-
roof* fully and open the boot lid/tailgate
fully.
Saloon 1
Covers
! To avoid damaging or scratching the cov-
ers, do not use metallic or hard objects to
open them. X
Open covers 1carefully in the direction of
the arrow .
X Fold covers 1upwards.
X Only secure the roof rack to the anchorage
points under covers 1.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Estate X
Secure the roof rack to the roof rails.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Luggage net in the front-passenge
r
footwell G
Risk of injury
Only place lightweight objects in the lug-
gage net. Do not use it to transport heavy,
sharp-edged or fragile objects. The luggage
net cannot secure the objects sufficiently
in the event of an accident. Control
s
* optional
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182 Loading guidelines
The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of th e
load within the vehicle. You should therefore
load your vehicle as shown in the illustrations. Distribution of the load within the vehicle: Saloon
Distribution of the load within the vehicle: Estate Observe the following notes when transport
-
ing a load:
R When transporting a load, never exceed the
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants).
R Position heavy loads as far forwards and as
low in the boot or luggage compartment as
possible.
R The load must not protrude above the
upper edge of the backrests.
R Always place the load against the front or
rear seat backrests.
R Always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant load restraints. Pad sharp
edges for protection.
i Load restraints are available at any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. Securing a load
Lashing eyelets G
Risk of injury
Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
evenly .
Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if
you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R have an accident
Please observe the loading guidelines.
Observe the following points or guidelines
when securing loads:
R Secure the load using the lashing eyelets.
R Do not use elastic straps or nets to secur e
a load as these are only intended as an anti-
slip protection for light loads.
R If you are using tensioning straps, only use
straps with a minimum permissible tensile
strength of 600 daN and a percentage elon-
gation of approximately 7%.
R Do not route lashing materials across sharp
edges or corners . Cont
rols
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R
Pad sharp edges for protection.
R Load the anchorages evenly .
R Use all the lashing eyelets if possible.
R Do not overload the lashing eyelets if yo u
are using tensioning devices .
R Please read and observe the operating
instructions for the lashing material used.
There are four lashing eyelets in the boot or
luggage compartment. Saloon
1
Lashing eyelets Estate, vehicle without EASY-PACK load-securing
kit*
1
Lashing eyelets Estate, vehicle with EASY-PACK load-securing
kit*
1 Lashing eyelets
2 Mounting elements
3 Lashing eyelets
X Saloon, Estate with EASY-PACK load-
securing kit*: secure the load to lashing
eyelets 1.
X Estate with EASY-PACK load-securin g
kit*: insert mounting elements 2and
slide to the desired positio n
( Y page 191).
X Secure the load to lashing eyelets 1,3 . Cont
rols
* optional
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184 Stowage well under the boot floor
(Saloon)
TIREFIT, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are locate d
in the stowage well. 1
Handl e
X To open: pull handle 1upwards. 1
Handl e
2 Rain trough
X Hook handle 1into rain trough 2.
! Unhook the handle before closing the
boot, as you could otherwise damage the
handle. Stowage well under the luggage com-
partment floor (Estate)
G
Risk of injury
Do not carry heavy or hard objects under
the luggage compartment floor if it is ope n
and the objects are not secured.
Otherwise, you and other vehicle occu-
pants could be injured by objects bein g
thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking, a sudden change in directio n
or an accident .
A removable insert under the luggage com-
partment floor contains the parts of the EASY-
PACK load-securing kit* and a folding box.
TIREFIT, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are stored
beneath this insert. Controls
* optional
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Handl e
2 To press the handle down
X To open: open the tailgate .
X Holding the ribbing, press handle 1down-
wards 2.
Handle 1folds upwards .
X Swing the luggage compartment floor
upwards using handle 1until it rests
against the luggage compartment cover .
X To close: fold the luggage compartment
floor down.
X Press the luggage compartment floor down
until it engages. Bag hook
G
Risk of injury
Only hang light loads on the bag holders.
Do not use them to transport heavy, sharp-
edged or fragile objects. When braking
sharply, changing direction quickly or in the
event of an accident, the bag hooks will not
secure the items sufficiently, which can
result in injury to yourself or others.
! The bag hook can bear a maximum load
of 5 kg. Do not use it to secure a load .
Saloon There is a bag hook on each side of the boot.
1
Bag hoo k Estat
e 1
Bag hoo k
X To open: press bag hook 1(arrow).
Bag hook 1slides out.
X To close: press bag hook 1until it
engages . Cont
rols
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186 Coat hooks on the tailgate
G
Risk of injury
The tailgate may close if too great a load is
placed on the coat hooks.
This could cause you or others to be trap -
ped and injured.
If you use the coat hooks, only hang light
clothing on them. Make sure that nobody
can become trapped. 1
Coat hooks Through-loading feature in the rea
r
bench seat* (Saloon)
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backr -
ests can be folded down to increase the boot
capacity. G
Risk of injury
Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside
the vehicle or in the boot unless they are
secured .
Otherwise, you and other vehicle occu-
pants could be injured by objects being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking, a sudden change in direction
or an accident. G
Risk of poisoning
Always drive with the boot lid closed .
Exhaust fumes could otherwise enter the
vehicle interior. Folding the rear seat backrest forwards The release handles are at the top of the boot
on the left- and right-hand sides. 1
Rear seat backrest release handle
X Open the boot/luggage compartment.
X Pull right-hand or left-hand release handle
1 on the rear seat backrest .
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
unlocked.
X Fully insert the rear seat backrest hea d
restraints .
X If necessary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forward .Cont
rols
* optional
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Rear seat backrest
X Fold rear seat backrest 2forward.
X If necessary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat back. Folding the rear seat backrest back 1
Rear seat backrest
X If necessary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forward .
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped.
X Swing rear seat backrest 1back until it
engages. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that the rear seat backrest is
correctly engaged in position. Otherwise,
vehicle occupants could be injured by
objects being thrown around if you: R
brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R have an accident
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged, the
appropriate display will be shown in the
instrument cluster.
i You should always engage the rear seat
backrests if you do not need the through-
loading feature. This will prevent access to
the boot from the vehicle interior .
X Adjust the head restraints if necessary .
X If necessary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat back. Enlarging the luggage compartment
(Estate)
The left and right sides of the rear seat back-
rest can be folded down to increase the lug-
gage compartment capacity.
If the combined luggage cover and net is fit-
ted with the luggage compartment cover and
safety net, you can only fold the right rear seat
backrest forwards individually, or both backr-
ests together if you first fold the right rear
seat backrest forwards. Controls
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