Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Wagon Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Closing the tailgate
1 Handle
̈ Lower tailgate by pulling firmly on
handle 1.
̈ Close tailgate with hands placed flat on
it.
Automatic central locking
The doors and the tailgate automatically
lock when the ignition is switched on and
the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
You can open a locked door from the in-
side. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
i
The vehicle must be unlocked.
Warning! G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the tail-
gate opening when closing the tailgate. Be
especially careful when small children are
around.
Warning! G
Only drive with the tailgate closed as
exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle
interior.
i
Do not place the SmartKey in the open
cargo compartment. You may lock
yourself out.
i
The doors unlock automatically after an
accident if the force of the impact
exceeds a preset threshold.
The vehicle automatically locks when
the ignition is switched on and the
wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or
more. You could therefore lock yourself
out when the vehicle
ț is pushed or towed
ț is on a test stand