2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-CLASS Owners Manual

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23 Instruments and controls
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Left front parktronic warning indicator,
see page 281
2Side air outlet, adjustable
3Air volume control for side air outlet
4Exterior lamp switch, see page 156
5Headlamp washer button, see page 159
6Parking brake release, see page 238
7Hood lock release, see page 328
8Parking brake pedal, see page 238
9Easy-entry/exit feature, see page 66
Steering wheel adjustment, see page 105
10Combination switch, see page 160
11Cruise control switch, see page 250, or
Distronic (DTR) switch, see page 253
12Multifunction steering wheel, see page 120
Driver airbag, see page 92,
Horn (with electronic key in starter switch
position 1 or 2)13Instrument cluster, see page 114
14Voice recognition system switch, see separate
operating instructions
15Starter switch, see page 222
16Right front parktronic warning indicator,
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17Fixed air outlets
18Center air outlets, adjustable
19Air volume control for left center air outlet
20Air temperature control for center air outlets
21Air volume control for right center air outlet
22Glove box lock, see page 189
23Glove box lid release, see page 189
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Center console1ESP (electronic stability program) control switch,
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2Level control, see page 276
3ABC (active body control), see page 275
4Rear seat head restraints, automatic, see page 81
5Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 163
6Central locking switch, see page 50
7Antitheft alarm system, see page 62
Switch for tow-away alarm, see page 64
8Parking assist (parktronic system) deactivation,
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9Rear window sunshade, see page 186
10COMAND system, see separate operating
instructions
11Automatic climate control, see page 164
Rear window defroster, see page 176
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 12Ashtray, see page 196
Lighter, see page 198
13Start-/Stop button
Starter switch for KEYLESS-GO only, see page 224
14Automatic transmission, see page 22915AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp, see page 296
16Distronic (DTR) – switch for distance notification
function, see page 265
17Distronic (DTR) – thumbwheel for setting distance,
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26 Contents - Operation
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OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 28
Start lock-out .................................... 32
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 33
Central locking system ................... 34
Radio frequency and infrared
remote control .............................. 34
KEYLESS-GO ................................. 38
Opening and closing
windows and
sliding/pop-up roof
from outside .................................. 45
Panic button .................................. 47
Mechanical keys ........................... 47
Doors .................................................. 48
Power closing assist for
doors and trunk lid ..................... 50
Central locking switch .................... 50
Automatic central locking .............. 52
Emergency unlocking
in case of accident ...................... 52
Trunk ................................................. 53
Trunk lid release switch ................. 57Trunk lid release/close switch ...... 58
Trunk lid emergency release .........61
Antitheft alarm system ................... 62
Tow-away alarm ............................... 64
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 66
Front seat adjustment ..................... 67
Removal and installation
of front seat head restraints ......71
Backrest ............................................ 72
Lumbar support ................................74
Multicontour backrest .....................74
Seat heater ......................................... 76
Seat ventilation system .................. 79
Power head restraints, rear ............ 81
Seat belts and
integrated restraint system ....... 82
Seat belts .......................................... 82
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................ 83
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system ................... 88
Self-test BabySmart
TM
without special child
seat installed ................................ 89Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................ 90
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................. 91
Airbags .............................................. 92
Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor
and airbag .................................. 100
Infant and child
restraint systems ....................... 102
Steering wheel adjustment .......... 105
Rear view mirrors .......................... 106
Rear view mirror,
automatic antiglare .................. 106
Memory function ............................ 111
Instrument cluster ..........................114
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ............... 120
Trip and main odometer,
FSS, tire inf lation pressure
monitor and
engine oil level indicator ......... 124
Audio systems ................................ 125
Radio ............................................ 125
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Cassette player ........................... 127
Telephone ........................................ 128
Telephone book .......................... 128
Redialing ..................................... 130
Incoming call .............................. 131
Navigation system .......................... 132
Distronic (DTR) ............................... 133
Trip computer ................................. 134
Malfunction/warning
message memory ...................... 136
Individual settings ......................... 138
Setting the audio volume .............. 146
Flexible service system
(FSS) ............................................ 147
Tire inflation
pressure monitor ...................... 150
Engine oil level indicator .............. 154
Engine oil consumption ................ 155
Exterior lamp switch ..................... 156
Headlamp mode ............................. 157Night security illumination ..........158
Headlamp cleaning system ...........159
Combination switch .......................160
Hazard warning flasher
switch ..........................................163
Automatic climate control .............164
Display and controls ..................166
Dust filter .....................................167
Basic setting ................................168
Special settings ...........................169
Air recirculation ......................... 171
Activated charcoal filter ........... 172
Economy mode ........................... 173
Residual engine heat
utilization .....................................174
Switching the automatic
climate control on and off ........ 175
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation .......... 175
Rear window defroster .................. 176
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ............... 177Power windows ............................... 178
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 181
Interior lighting ............................. 184
Rear window sunshade ................. 186
Sun visors ....................................... 187
Vanity mirrors ................................ 187
Interior ............................................ 188
Storage compartments
and armrests .............................. 188
Glove box ..................................... 189
Coat hooks ...................................... 192
Cup holder ...................................... 193
Ashtrays .......................................... 196
Lighter ............................................. 198
Parcel net in trunk ........................ 199
Cargo tie-down hooks ....................200
Parcel net in front
passenger footwell ....................200
Telephone, general ........................ 201
Garage door opener .......................202
Infrared reflecting windshield ....206
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28 Central locking system
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Vehicle keys and KEYLESS-GO-cards (optional)
Included with your vehicle are:
•2 electronic main keys with integrated radio
frequency and infrared remote controls plus
removable mechanical key.
The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of
the two electronic main keys are a different color to
help distinguish each individual key.
•1 electronic reserve key without remote control
functions, plus removable mechanical key.
•Ve h i c l e s w i t h K E Y L E S S - G O :
2 KEYLESS-GO-cards without removable mechanical
key.Ve h i c l e s w i t h K E Y L E S S - G O :
See page 44 on how to use the electronic key together
with the KEYLESS-GO-card.
Important!
In the case of the loss of a KEYLESS-GO-card, electronic
keys or mechanical keys, please, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in
the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) as soon as
possible to have the keys or KEYLESS-GO-card
deactivated.
Wa r n i n g !
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the starter switch and take the
KEYLESS-GO-card (if so equipped) with you, and
lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment
may cause serious personal injury.
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29 Central locking system
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The electronic main key has an integrated radio
frequency and infrared remote control, plus removable
mechanical key.
The remote control (1) operates all locks on the vehicle.
The mechanical key (2) works only in the driver’s door,
trunk, and storage compartment locks.When using the mechanical key (2) for lock operations,
it can be removed by sliding it out of the remote control.
To do so, move locking tab (3) to the right and slide the
mechanical key (2) in direction of arrow (4).
The remote control transmitter is located in the
electronic main key.
The infrared receivers are located in the door handles.
Note:
Remove the mechanical key from the electronic main
key when using valet parking service. To prevent access
to trunk or storage compartments lock them separately
and retain the mechanical key.
See page 53 for separate locking of trunk and page 189
for locking of glove box.
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