2003 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 207

Controls in detail Useful features Ashtrays Center console ashtray Removing ashtray insert Warning! Rear seat ashtray G Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still. Set the parking brake to secure vehicle from movement. Move gear selector lever to position N. With gear selector lever in position N, turn off the engine. Secure vehicle from movement by setting the parking brake. Move the selector lever to position N. Opening ashtray Briefly touch cover plate 1. The ashtray opens automatically. Now you have more room to take out the insert. Slide ashtray insert in direction of arrow 2 until it disengages. Grip ashtray at indents (arrows 3) and remove insert from ashtray frame. Reinstalling ashtray insert Install insert by pushing back into frame until it engages again. Opening ashtray Pull at top of cover 2 to open ashtray. Removing ashtray insert Press latch 1 to disengage ashtray insert and remove it. Reinstalling the ashtray insert Install ashtray insert. Close the ashtray. 207