2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55AMG battery

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Seat heater
The seat heaters can be switched on with the electronic
key in starter switch positions 1 or 2.
The buttons are located on each door.
Notes:
When in operation, the seat heater consumes a large
amount of electrical power. It is not advisable to use the
seat heater longer than necessary.The seat heaters may automatically switch off if too
many power consumers are switched on at the same
time or if the battery charge is low. In this case, one or
both indicator lamps will blink.
The seat heaters switch back on again automatically as
soon as sufficient voltage is available.
If the blinking of the indicator lamps is distracting to
you, the seat heaters can be switched off.

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The buttons are located on each door.
Seat ventilation can be activated manually with the
electronic key in starter switch positions 1 or 2, or by
the summer opening function, see page 45.
Notes:
When in operation, the seat ventilation system
consumes a large amount of electrical power. It is not
advisable to use the seat ventilator longer than
necessary.The seat ventilators may automatically switch off if too
many power consumers are switched on at the same
time or if the battery charge is low. In this case, one or
more indicator lamps will blink.
The seat ventilation switch back on again automatically
as soon as sufficient voltage is available.
If the blinking of the indicator lamps is distracting to
you, the seat ventilators can be switched off.
The maximum ventilation level (level 3) is automatically
selected if the driver’s seat ventilation is activated by
the summer opening function, see page 45.

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The service indicator disappears automatically after
30 seconds or if button Jon the instrument cluster
is pressed.
Calling up service indicator manually:
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1.
Call up the trip odometer and main odometer by
pressing buttonè orÿ on the multifunction
steering wheel until the display appears. See page 124.
Press buttonj ork until the FSS indicator
appears.
The next or previous system is displayed by pressing
buttonè orÿ.
Important!
The FSS indicator is not an engine oil level indicator.
See page 154 for engine oil level indicator.Note:
When disconnecting vehicle battery for one or more
days at a time, such days will not be counted. Any such
days not counted by the FSS can be added by your
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The interval between services is determined by the type
of driving for which the vehicle is used. For example,
driving at extreme speeds, and cold starts combined
with short distance driving in which the engine does not
reach operating normal temperature, reduce the interval
between services.

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Residual engine heat utilization
With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue
to heat or ventilate the interior for a short while. Air
volume and distribution are controlled automatically.
To s elec t:
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 0 or remove it altogether.
Press buttonT. The display shows “REST”.
This function selection will not activate if the battery
level is insufficient. The function switches off automatically:
•if the electronic key in starter switch is turned to
position 2,
•after approximately 30 minutes,
•if the battery voltage drops.
Note:
The battery symbol# will appear in the automatic
climate control display some time before the residual
engine heat utilization is switched off if the battery
voltage drops.

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Rear window defroster
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 2.
To s elec t:
Press the Fbutton in the control panel of the
automatic air conditioner. The indicator lamp in the
button illuminates.
To ca nc el:
Press the Fbutton in the control panel of the
automatic air conditioner. The indicator lamp in the
button goes out.
Notes:
Heavy accumulation of snow and ice should be removed
before activating the defroster. The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power.
To keep the battery drain to a minimum, turn off the
defroster as soon as the rear window is clear.
The defroster is automatically turned off after
approximately 6–17 minutes of operation depending on
the outside temperature and vehicle speed.
If several power consumers are turned on
simultaneously, or the battery is only partially charged,
it is possible that the defroster will automatically turn
itself off. When this happens, the indicator lamp inside
the switch starts blinking.
As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the
defroster automatically turns itself back on.

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Blocking of rear side window operation
If no operation of the rear side windows by switch (for
instance by children) is desired, slide override
switch (5) to the right; the Nsymbol becomes
visible.
Operation of the rear side windows with the switches
located in the driver’s door is still possible.Synchronizing power windows
If the power supply was interrupted, (battery
disconnected or low), the windows cannot be opened or
closed by the express feature.
To resynchronize the express feature, pressj side of
power window switch until the window is completely
closed and hold down for approximately 1 second.
Repeat procedure for each window.
The automatic full opening and closing procedure of the
windows should now be restored.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index With the roof closed or tilted open, a screen can be slid
into the roof opening to guard against sun rays. When
sliding the roof open, the screen will also retract.Notes:
The sliding/pop-up roof can also be opened and closed
using the summer opening/convenience feature, see
page 45.
To avoid damaging the seals, do not transport any
objects with sharp edges which can stick out of the
sliding/pop-up roof.
The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened or closed
manually should an electrical malfunction occur, see
page 369.
Synchronizing the sliding/pop-up roof
The sliding/pop-up roof must be resynchronized if the
power supply has been interrupted (battery
disconnected or low), the sliding/pop-up roof has been
closed manually or the sliding/pop-up roof does not
open smoothly or malfunctions.
•Move the switch in the “raise” (3) direction, wait
until the sliding/pop-up roof is fully raised at rear
and hold the switch for approximately 1 second.
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with doors open, all interior lamps switch off after
approximately 5 minutes.
6 Interior lamps, front:
Press rocker switch in to switch front interior and
reading lamps on. The front interior lighting stays
on while the rocker switch is pressed in.
Switching off the front interior lighting:
Press rocker switch to position (4) or (5).
Courtesy lighting
The interior of your vehicle is equipped with various
different lighting installations to help you to orient
yourself better in the dark.
Entrance lamps, exit lamps
With exterior lamps on or electronic key in starter
switch position 1, the lamps in the door trays illuminate.
The lights will remain on for approximately 5 minutes if
the electronic key is in starter switch position 0 and
exterior lamps are switched off.Footwell lighting
With exterior lamps on, the driver and front passenger
footwell is illuminated.
Center console lighting
Turn the electronic key in the starter switch to
position 1. The center console is illuminated from the
rear-view mirror.
Door entry lamps
The appropriate entry lamp switches on if a door is
opened in darkness and if the interior lighting is
switched to automatic function.
The entry lamp switches off automatically when the
door is closed.