2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55AMG dashboard

180 Automatic climate control
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Switching the automatic climate control on and off
To s witch of f:
Press buttonM. The display shows “0”.
The fresh air supply to the vehicle interior is shut off.
While driving, use this setting only temporarily,
otherwise the windshield could fog up.
To s witch on:
•press buttonM orP,
•press one of the U buttons so that it pops out and
then click it back in,
•press one of the temperature selector buttons or the
air volume switch.Front center console storage compartment
ventilation
The front center console compartment has its own air
outlet.
To open: Slide the lever up.
To close: Slide the lever down.
The air volume is dependent on the setting of:
•air distribution control,
•air volume control,
•air outlets in the dashboard.
The air temperature is about the same as that of the
dashboard air outlets. It cannot be regulated separately.
Notes:
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 allow articles to obstruct the air outlet in the
storage compartment.
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288 Parking system
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Warning indicators
1Frame
2SegmentsVisual and audible signals indicate to the driver the
relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle.
Warning indicators for the front area are located above
the left and center air outlets in the dashboard.
Warning indicators for the rear area are integrated in
the rear headliner.
The frames (1) are illuminated when the Parktronic is
engaged.
Each warning indicator has 6 yellow and 2 red
segments (2).
As soon as the sensors detect an obstacle, one or more
segments light up, depending on the distance. An
intermittent acoustic warning will also sound as the
seventh segment lights up and a constant acoustic
warning lasting a maximum of 3 seconds will sound for
the eighth segment.
2
1
P54.65-2043-26
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410 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
DDashboard ......................................................................... 22
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 254
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................304
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................304
Display illumination .......................................................116
Distronic (DTR) ...................................................... 135, 259
Activation of Distronic ............................................. 262
Additional driving hints .......................................... 267
Cleaning sensor ........................................................ 384
Deactivation of Distronic .........................................264
Displays in the speedometer dial ........................... 274
Distance warning function ...................................... 270
Distronic settings ...................................................... 271
Driving with Distronic activated ............................265
Invalid attempts to activate ..................................... 263
Multifunction display ...............................................273
Warning lamp ............................................................ 301
DISTRONIC (DTR) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................327
DOOR -
malfunction and warning messages ......................322Door control panel ........................................................... 20
Door entry lamps ........................................................... 190
Doors ..................................................................................47
Power closing assist .................................................... 49
Drinking and driving .................................................... 245
Drive sensibly - save fuel ............................................. 245
Driving instructions ..................................................... 245
Driving off ...................................................................... 247
EEasy-entry/exit feature ...................................................66
ELEC. STABIL. PROGR. -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 309
Electronic key ................................................................... 29
Changing batteries .................................................. 369
Starting the engine .................................................. 233
Turning off the engine ............................................ 233
Electronic main key
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 371
Electronic stability program (ESP) ............................. 278
Warning lamp ............................................................301
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 216
Emergency engine shut-down ...................................... 374
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