2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 seat control

193 Interior equipment
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Interior Storage compartments and armrests
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf
below the rear window.Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects.
Wa r n i n g !
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to
prevent stored objects from being thrown about
and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident.
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197 Interior equipment
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Storage space below the armrest
To open: Press button (7) and raise the armrest.
To close: Lower the armrest until it engages in lock.
Notes:
The storage compartment can be heated or cooled, see
page 180.
The compartment can get very warm due to its confined
space. When storing heat sensitive objects in the
compartment, close the air outlet while heating the
passenger compartment.
Do not obstruct the air outlet in the storage
compartment.
The storage space below the armrest is illuminated with
the exterior lamps switched on.Storage compartment under the front seats
8Storage compartment under the front seats
Maximum permissible weight of contents:
3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg)
To o p e n :
Press buttons (9) together and fold the lid down.
To c l o s e :
Close lid until both buttons (9) of lock engage.
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199 Interior equipment
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Cup holder
1Cup holder in front seat armrest
Open the storage compartment in front of the armrest,
seepage195.
To o pen :
Briefly press button (1). The cup holder opens
automatically.Press button (2) to open the second cup holder. The cup
holder opens automatically.
Wa r n i n g !
Keep the cup holder closed while traveling. Place
only containers that fit into the cup holder to
prevent spills. Do not fill containers to a height
where the contents could spill during vehicle
maneuvers, especially hot liquids.
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201 Interior equipment
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 5Cup holder in rear seat armrestTo o p e n :
Push front of sliding compartment – the cup holder
slides out.
To c l o s e :
Push the sliding compartment back until it engages.
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Wa r n i n g !
Keep the cup holder closed while traveling. Place
only containers that fit into the cup holder to
prevent spills. Do not fill containers to a height
where the contents could spill during vehicle
maneuvers, especially hot liquids.
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203 Interior equipment
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Rear seatsTo o p e n :
Briefly touch the top of the cover, the ashtray opens
automatically.
To remove the insert:
Push down on catch (2) and pull out the ashtray insert.
To install the insert:
Position the insert and close the cover.
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206 Interior equipment
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Cargo tie-down hooks
Inside the trunk are six cargo tie-down hooks. Secure
cargo by applying even load on the hooks using a cargo
net.Parcel net in front passenger footwell
A small convenience parcel net is located in the front
passenger footwell. It is for small and light items, such
as road maps, mail, etc..
Note:
With large objects stored in the parcel net do not slide
the seat fully forward, it could damage them.
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Wa r n i n g !
Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or objects
having sharp edges, in the parcel net.In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside
the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants.
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229 Starter switch
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Important!
If the electronic key is left in the starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no
longer be turned in the lock. In this case, remove
electronic key from starter switch and reinsert.
Caution!
To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible
dead battery, always remove the electronic key from the
starter switch. Do not leave the electronic key in starter
switch position 0.Notes:
A warning sounds when the driver’s door is opened
with the electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 0.
If the electronic key cannot be turned in the starter
switch, the vehicle battery may not be sufficiently
charged. See battery on page 352 or jump starting on
page 355.
With the engine at idle speed, the charging rate of the
alternator (output) is limited.
It is therefore recommended that you turn off
unnecessary electrical consumers while driving in stop-
and-go traffic. This precaution helps to avoid draining of
the battery.
Unnecessary strain on the battery and charging system
may be minimized by turning off the following power
consumers, for example:
Heated seats, rear window defroster. In addition, the
automatic climate air volume control should be set to
the lowest position.
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232 Starter switch — KEYLESS-GO
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
•Do not forget, the engine can be started by anyone if
a KEYLESS-GO-card is left inside the vehicle.
•To be able to operate the vehicle in the case of a
malfunction in the KEYLESS-GO-system (e.g. strong
radio frequency disturbance), we recommend that
you carry the electronic key plus mechanical key
with you and keep them in a safe place so that they
are always handy. Never leave the electronic key in
the vehicle.
•To avoid radio transmission interference, never store
the KEYLESS-GO-card together with other electronic
items (e.g. cellular telephones, other KEYLESS-GO-
cards) or metallic objects (e.g. coins, metal foil).Notes:
With the engine at idle speed, the charging rate of the
alternator (output) is limited.
It is therefore recommended that you turn off
unnecessary electrical consumers while driving in stop-
and-go traffic. This precaution helps to avoid draining of
the battery.
Unnecessary strain on the battery and charging system
may be minimized by turning off the following power
consumers, for example:
Heated seats, rear window defroster. In addition, the
automatic climate air volume control should be set to
the lowest position.
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