2007 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 242

Controls in detail Useful features Cup holder in rear seat armrest Ashtrays Center console ashtray Removing ashtray insert Warning! G 1 Cup holder Opening cup holder Briefly press the front of cup holder 1. The cup holder slides out slightly. Pull out the cup holder until it stops. Closing cup holder Slide cup holder back until it engages. 1 Cover plate 2 Sliding button 3 Ashtray insert Briefly press the bottom of cover plate 1. The cover plate opens automatically. 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. 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. ! Do not sit on or lean your body weight against the armrest when it is folded down, as you could otherwise damage it. 241