~ Fram page 33 tion system: which disables the front passenger airbag if the child seat is in place. ; Not seen, but equally important, are new impact boxes in the front body structure which absorb crash energy in collisions ‘upto 15 km/h leaving the vehicle’s main structure unaffected. As before, Mercedes-Benz” sophisticated anti-skid system, called Electronic Stability Control (ESP), is standard on all C- Class models. This system uses sensors which detect steering ~ angle, whee! speed, lateral acceleration, and yaw (rotation on a vertical axis). A computer then brakes ane wheel momentarily to + straighten the car out if it goes into a skid. Brake Assist, an automatic braking system which provides maximum braking force in panic braking situations, is standard. New i interior design The new C246 is about 25 mm longer and 5 mm wider with a slightly larger interior than before. ‘The new C240 is very’ - comfortable for four adults, but perhaps not five. Rear head- room and legroom is generous but the shape of the roof at the sides may | bother’ some taller rear passengers in the outboard At A Glance BANG CE Os “The new V6 engine is considerably quieter and more refined, adding to the impression that this is more than an entry-level model." seats. All C-Class cars feature a new instrument layout with a large semi-circular central speedometer which has a built-in LCD dis- play with vehicle functions such as radio, ip computer, clock and extra gauges. The display can be operated via buttons on the steering wheel much hike a scrotling menu. Also new this year is dual-zone climate control with separate Che : Howe of the Hifetime narantes > FOR AS LONG AS YOU OWN YOUR CAR - MORTH SHGRE’S HIGHEST. = et driver/front passenger temperature controls — sxandard on most C-Class models. An AM/FM/cassette player is standard, but a CD player is optional. Some thought has gene into the placement of controls: For example, the power window buttons on the doors are almost horizontal rather than vertical so that they face the driver and are easy to operate. A rotary headlight switch is located on the. left side of the dash and an electronic ignition key switch is located to the right of the steering wheel. The door lock : switch is on the centre console as is a release button which automatical- ly lowers the three rear head restraints for improved visibility. :- There's a separate stalk for cruise control on the steering col- umn, but | found it was out of reach of my fingers when in the “nine and three” driving position. A tilt-telescopic steering wheel is standard. ; The power-operated seats on the C240 model are unusual: the recline and height adjustment features are power-operated © but fore-aft adjustment is manually-operated. C320 models have complete power operation for all functions. Two temperature. See C240 page ry : _ Fer Foreign &. “Domestic Cars, 4X4's,° “SUV's & Light 7 Trucks, VGLUME ALL MAKE CENTRE M ; dngy fesse | WITH STATE OF THE | - ART EQUIPPAENT - PET BCAA Advantage Auto|. § CAR) Approved re “PRIVATE & INSURANCE REPAIRS ° Quality Workmanship * Trustworthy Service “9 Free Estimates. - FULLY GUARANT EED ‘Also Mechanical Division. Repairs to all makes of Cars and Light Trucks (Foreign & Domestic}. : TAYLORMOTIVE SERVICE LTD. ” TALKING (x ESTIPIATES x Bn PAGES CONSULTATION 55-7435 THE ‘C-Class instrument layo NEWS Photo Paul MeGeath. ; uthas a bulitin LoD display with vehicle functions such - , trip computer and ctock that can be cperated via steering wheel buttons. soeeesaa| m2 AUTO WELC ORES ERIC: MARTIN a Mark and Mike are proud to have Eric j join our staff Eric has over 20 years experience-as a licensed mechanic - d is’ formerly from. Carter Chev Olds.:Eric was born and raised on the North Shore and invites all his former customers to visit him in his new location at M2 Auio. When installed fy M2 Auto ‘ineludes most cars ith: ing of rotors or drums” - “e PICKUP & DROP OFF SERVICE » COURTESY CARS HNIABLE © OPEN Sat - Spm, MON-FRI, SATURDAYS 9-5 24 HR EMERGENCY. SERVICE: MARK 715-2625, IKE 728-2625 ~ Beetricat “Specialist” licensed mechenics for 20 years °. MARINE DR. SENIORS DISCOUNT. ‘OFF LABOUR. 70 West 14th St. North. Var -. MIMBENTON AVE. 299-9 _° 974 Pemberton Ave., Morth Van “ ie . Re 9 ‘Look like you've arrived before you get. there... elegantly-appointed, ‘eather interior, “advanced - All Mode a-wheel. di sunroof. The Infiniti Total Ownership Experience starts with your fi fi rst Guest Drive ‘and the fee ing Own. one and you'll aunders' spacious you've arrived will I surely precede you. :