MERCEDES-BENZ C320 2001 W203 Owner's Manual

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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.Ski sack (optional)
Unfolding and loading
1. Fold armrest down (arrow).
2. Swing cover (1) down.
Wa r n i n g !
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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passenger compartment and unfold.4. Open flap in trunk by pulling handle (3).

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5. From trunk, slide skis into ski sacks6. Wrap strap around ski sack and armrest.
7. Close clasp (arrows 4 and 5) and pull strap tight to
immobilize skis.
Wa r n i n g !
The ski sack is designed for up to four pairs of skis.
Do not load the ski sack with other objectsAlways fasten the ski sack securely. In an accident,
an unfastened ski sack can cause injury to vehicle
occupants.

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located on center tunnel in front of rear seat bench.Unloading and folding
1. Loosen strap, open clasp by pressing tabs (arrows)
together, and unload skis.
2. Close flap in trunk.
3. Disconnect snap hook (6) from eye (7).
4. Fold and flatten ski sack lengthwise and place
folded ski sack inside recess of backrest.

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5. Close ski sack compartment cover.Removal of ski sack
For removal of the ski sack we recommend that you
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Note:
To prevent unauthorized persons from access to the
trunk, always close the pass-through.
Wa r n i n g !
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.

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1. Pull handle (1) located in trunk to unlock backrest.
O n vehicles wi t h op ti onal sp li t fold in g rear seat back rest
you can fold down the two sections separately to enlarge
the cargo area.Split folding rear seat bench
2. Pull handle (2) and fold seat cushion (3) forward.
3. Fully retract and fold down head restraints, see
page 52.
4. Fold backrest (4) forward.

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Setting up rear seat bench
1. Pull backrest (4) up until it locks in its upright
position. Check for secure locking by pushing and
pulling on the backrest.
The pop-up indicators (5) (left and right backrest
section) are visible in unlocked position. With
backrest sections in upright and locked position, the
indicators (5) are fully lowered.
2. Fold seat cushion (3) back until it locks in place.
Check for secure locking by pressing on the seat
cushion.Note:
To prevent unauthorized persons from access to the
trunk, always lock backrest in its upright position.
Wa r n i n g !
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.

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

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Cellular telephone
The vehicle is prepared for the installation of a cellular
telephone. For further information and installation
contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Wa r n i n g !
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 seat
backrest sections not locked in their upright
position. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness
and death.
Wa r n i n g !
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
c ell ul ar tel ephone whi le d ri vin g a vehi cl e. W het her
or not prohibited by law, for safety reasons, the
driver should not use the cellular telephone while
the vehicle is in motion.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location before answering
or placing a call.

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See separate instruction manual for instructions on how
to operate the telephone.
Wa r n i n g !
A driver’s attention to the road must always be his /
her primary focus when driving. For your safety
and the safety of others, we recommend that you
pull over to a safe location and stop before placing
or taking a telephone call. If you choose to use the
telephone while driving, please use the hands-free
device and only use the telephone when road and
traffic conditions permit.Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
cellular telephone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km / h), your vehicle is covering
a distance of approximately 50 feet (approximately
14 m) every second. Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a
built-in or attached antenna (i.e. without being
connected to an external antenna) from inside the
vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could
lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic
system, possibly resulting in an accident and
personal injury.