2006 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 262

Controls in detail Useful features Ashtrays Center console ashtray Removing ashtray insert Warning! Reinstalling ashtray insert G Push the ashtray insert 3 down into the retainer until it engages. Push down cover plate 1 to close ashtray. The cover plate engages. Rear seat ashtray Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still. Set the parking brake to secure vehicle from movement. Move gear selector lever to position N (manual transmission: second gear). With gear selector lever in position N (manual transmission: second gear) turn off the engine. 1 Cover plate 2 Sliding button 3 Ashtray insert Briefly press the bottom of cover plate 1. The cover plate opens automatically. Secure vehicle from movement by setting the parking brake. Move the gear selector lever to position N (manual transmission: second gear). Now you have more room to take out the ashtray insert. Push sliding button 2 to the right. The ashtray insert 3 slides out slightly. Remove the ashtray insert. 1 Button 2 Ashtray insert 3 Cover Pull at top of cover 3. 261