2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 page 88

19 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Door control panel, see page 20
2Overhead control panel, see page 213Dashboard, see page 22
4Center console, see page 24
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20 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Door control panel1Door handle, pull to open, see page 47
2Memory function switches (for storing seat, steering
wheel, rear view mirror and exterior mirror
settings), see page 111
3Seat heater switch, see page 76
Seat ventilation, see page 79
4Front seat adjustment switches, see page 67
5Exterior mirror adjustment switches, see page 107
Exterior mirrors, electrically folding switches,
seepage109
6Power window switches, see page 183
7Switch for rear door window override, see pages 183
and 185
8Trunk lid release switch, see page 56
Trunk lid opening/closing system switch, see
page 57
P72.10-2072-27
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21 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Overhead control panel1Interior lighting switches, see page 189
2Sliding/pop-up roof switch, see page 186
3Tele Aid (emergency call system) switch,
seepage216
4Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and
voice recognition system
5Rear view mirror, see page 106
6Garage door opener, see page 208
P82.00-2030-27
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23 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Left front parktronic warning indicator,
seepage288
2Side air outlet, adjustable
3Air volume control for side air outlet
4Exterior lamp switch, see page 159
5Headlamp washer button, see page 163
6Parking brake release, see page 244
7Hood lock release, see page 334
8Parking brake pedal, see page 244
9Easy-entry/exit feature switch, see page 66
Steering wheel adjustment switch, see page 105
10Combination switch, see page 164
11Cruise control switch, see page 256, or
Distronic (DTR) switch, see page 259
12Multifunction steering wheel, see page 120
Driver airbag, see page 92,
Horn (with electronic key in starter switch
position 1 or 2)13Instrument cluster, seepage114
14Voice recognition system switch, see separate
operating instructions
15Starter switch, see page 228
16Right front parktronic warning indicator,
seepage288
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, seepage194
23Glove box lid release, see page 194
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24 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Center console1ESP (electronic stability program) control switch,
seepage280
2Level control switch for vehicles with ABC, (Active
Body Control), see page 283
3ABC (active body control) switch, see page 282
4Switch for rear seat head restraints switch,
automatic, see page 81
5Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 167
6Central locking switch, see page 49
7Antitheft alarm system, see page 62
Switch for tow-away alarm, see page 64
8Parking assist (parktronic system) deactivation
switch (optional), see page 286
9Switch for rear window sunshade, see page 191
10COMAND system, see separate operating
instructions
11Automatic climate control, see page 168
Rear window defroster switch, see page 181
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25 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 12Ashtray, see page 202
Lighter, see page 204
13Start-/Stop button
Starter switch for KEYLESS-GO only, see page 230
14Automatic transmission, see page 23515AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp, see page 302
16Distronic (DTR) – switch for distance warning
function, seepage271
17Distronic (DTR) – thumbwheel for setting distance,
seepage271
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28 Central locking system
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Vehicle keys and KEYLESS-GO-cards (optional)
Included with your vehicle are:
•2 electronic 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 keys are a different color to help
distinguish each individual key.
•Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
2 KEYLESS-GO-cards without removable mechanical
key.Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
See page 43 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
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Electronic key
The electronic 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 key.
The infrared receivers are located in the door handles.
Note:
Remove the mechanical key from the electronic key
when using valet parking service. To prevent access to
trunk or storage compartments lock them separately
and retain the mechanical key.
See page 52 for separate locking of trunk and page 194
for locking of glove box.
P80.35-2031-26
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