seats MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2002 W203 Owner's Manual

1 Contents
IntroductionProduct information .......................... 7
Operator’s manual ............................. 8
Where to find it ................................ 13
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15Instruments and controlsInstruments and controls ............... 18
Door control panel ....................... 20
Overhead control panel ............... 21
Dashboard ..................................... 22
Center console .............................. 24OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 28
Start lock-out .................................... 30
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 30
Central locking system ................... 31
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 31
Locking and unlocking ................ 33Choosing global or selective
mode on remote control ............. 33
Opening the trunk ....................... 34
Opening and closing windows
and sliding / pop-up roof
from outside ................................. 35
Panic button ................................. 36
Mechanical keys .......................... 36
Doors ................................................. 37
Central locking switch .................... 39
Automatic central locking .............. 40
Emergency unlocking
in case of accident ...................... 40
Trunk ..................................................41
Trunk lid emergency release ........ 43
Trunk lid emergency release ........ 44
Trunk lid release switch ................ 45
Trunk lamp ....................................... 45
Antitheft alarm system ................... 46
Tow-away alarm ............................... 47
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 48
Front seat adjustment ..................... 49
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......... 55Multicontour seat ............................ 57
Heated seats ..................................... 58
Rear seat head restraints ................ 60
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................... 63
Seat belts ........................................... 63
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ........................... 64
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system .................... 70
Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) ............................... 71
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................. 72
Airbags .............................................. 73
Safety guidelines for the seat
belt, emergency tensioning
retractor and airbag .................... 81
Infant and child
restraint systems ......................... 83
Steering wheel adjustment
(manual) ....................................... 88
Steering wheel adjustment
(electrical) .................................... 89
Rear view mirrors ............................ 90
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OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 28
Start lock-out .................................... 30
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 30
Central locking system ................... 31
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 31
Locking and unlocking ................ 33
Choosing global or selective
mode on remote control .............. 33
Opening the trunk ....................... 34
Opening and closing windows
and sliding / pop-up roof
from outside .................................. 35
Panic button .................................. 36
Mechanical keys ........................... 36
Doors .................................................. 37
Central locking switch .................... 39
Automatic central locking .............. 40
Emergency unlocking
in case of accident ...................... 40
Trunk ................................................. 41Trunk lid emergency release ........ 43
Trunk lid emergency release ........ 44
Trunk lid release switch ................ 45
Trunk lamp ....................................... 45
Antitheft alarm system ................... 46
Tow-away alarm ............................... 47
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 48
Front seat adjustment ..................... 49
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......... 55
Multicontour seat ............................ 57
Heated seats ..................................... 58
Rear seat head restraints ............... 60
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................... 63
Seat belts .......................................... 63
Seat belt nonusage
warning system .......................... 64
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system ................... 70
Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) ................................ 71
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................ 72Airbags .............................................. 73
Safety guidelines for the seat
belt, emergency tensioning
retractor and airbag .................... 81
Infant and child
restraint systems ......................... 83
Steering wheel adjustment
(manual) ....................................... 88
Steering wheel adjustment
(electrical) .................................... 89
Rear view mirrors ............................ 90
Instrument cluster ........................... 98
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ............... 102
Trip and main odometer
and sub menu ............................ 106
Audio systems ................................ 108
Radio ............................................ 108
CD player ..................................... 109
Cassette player ............................110
Telephone ......................................... 111
Navigation system ...........................116
Trip computer ..................................117
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To operate the front power seat adjustment switches,
turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2 (with respective front door open, the power seats
can also be operated with the electronic key removed or
in starter switch position 0).
Wa r n i n g !
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back
reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position
can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat
belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt
would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That
could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back
and seat belts provide the best restraint when the
wearer is in an upright position and belts are
properly positioned on the body.Never place hands under seat or near any moving
parts while a seat is being adjusted.
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the starter switch, and lock
your vehicle. The power seats can also be operated with the
driver’s or front passenger door open. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with access
to an unl ocked vehic l e. Uns upervi s ed us e of vehi cl e
equipment may cause serious personal injury.
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Power seat
The switches are located in each front door.
We recommend to adjust the power seat in the following
order:
1Seat, up / down
Press the switch (up / down direction) until
comfortable seating position with still sufficient
headroom is reached.2Seat adjustment, fore / aft
Press the switch (fore / aft direction) until a
comfortable seating position is reached that still
allows you to reach the accelerator / brake pedal
safely. The position should be as far rearward as
possible, consistent with ability to properly operate
controls.
3Seat cushion tilt
Press the switch in the direction of the arrow until
your legs are lightly supported.
4Backrest tilt
Press the switch in the direction of the arrow until
your arms are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.
5Head restraint
The height of the head restraint is adjusted
automatically with the seat so that the back of the
head is supported approximately at ear level. Adjust
the head restraint using the switch to support the
back of your head approximately at ear level.
For exterior rear view mirrors, see page 91;
inside rear view mirror, see page 90;
steering wheel adjustment, see page 89.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Adjust the head restraint angle by hand. Push or pull
the head restraint in direction of arrow.Storing seat positions:
The head restraint, steering wheel and exterior rear
view mirror position are stored together with the seat
position.
See page 95 for notes on the memory function. For
recalling a stored seat / head restraint / steering wheel /
and exterior rear view mirror position see page 96.
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Manual seat
(Standard equipment on model C 240)We recommend to adjust the seat in the following order:
1Fore/aft adjustment
Lift handle (1), slide seat to desired position and
allow handle to reengage. Check for proper
engagement before driving.
2Seat cushion tilt
Turn handwheel (2) forward or backward.
3Seat height adjustment
Press the switch (3) in the direction of the arrow
until your legs are lightly supported.
4Backrest tilt
Press the switch (4) in the direction of the arrow
until your arms are slightly angled when holding
the steering wheel.
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Raising:
Pull up on head restraint.
Lowering:
Push button (5) and push down on head restraint.
Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head
approximately at ear level. The head restraint
inclination can also be adjusted manually.Head restraint inclination
Push or pull the head restraint in direction of arrow.
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Important!
Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check
and adjust if necessary the seat height, seat position
fore and aft, and backrest angle to insure adequate
control, reach and comfort. The head restraint should
also be adjusted for proper height. See also airbag
section on page 73 for proper seat positioning.
In addition, also adjust the steering wheel to ensure
ad eq uate con tr ol, r each, operation and com fort. B ot h the
inside and outside rear view mirrors should be adjusted
for adequate rearward vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be
seated in a properly secured restraint system that
complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213.
All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view
mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts
should be done before the vehicle is put into motion.
Wa r n i n g !
Children 12 years old and under must never ride in
the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz
authorized BabySmart
TM compatible child seat,
which operates with the BabySmart
TM 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 can result.
According to accident statistics, children are safer
when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating positions.
Infants and small children must ride in back seats
and be seated in an appropriate infant or child
restraint system, which is properly secured with
the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints are
not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is
not properly secured in the child restraint.
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restraints
Power seat
Caution!
Do not remove head restraints except when mounting
seat covers. Whenever restraints have been removed be
sure to reinstall them before driving.Note:
Tilt the backrest rearward for easier removal and
installation of the head restraints.
To r e m ove :
Press switch (1) upwards and hold until the head
restraint is fully extended. Pull head restraint out.
To i n st a l l :
Press switch (1) upwards and hold for about 5 seconds.
Press the head restraint down until it engages.
Adjust head restraint to the desired position.
Wa r n i n g !
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.Adjust head restraint to support the back of the
head approximately at ear level.Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to help
reduce injuries during an accident.
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Manual seat
To remove:
Pull head restraint to its highest position. Push
button (1) and pull out head restraint completely.
To install:
Insert head restraint and push it down to the stop. Push
button (1) and adjust head restraint to the desired
position.
Wa r n i n g !
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.Adjust head restraint to support the back of the
head approximately at ear level.Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to help
reduce injuries during an accident.
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