2004 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 220

Controls in detail Useful features 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. Warning! Ashtrays Center console ashtray Removing ashtray insert Warning! G 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. 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 gear 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. 220