2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55AMG display

2 Contents
Supplemental 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
Key dependent
memory settings ........................113
Instrument cluster ..........................114
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ............... 120
Trip and main odometer
and sub menu ............................ 124Audio systems ................................ 126
Radio ............................................ 126
CD player .................................... 127
Cassette player ........................... 128
Telephone ....................................... 129
Telephone book .......................... 129
Redialing ...................................... 131
Incoming call ...............................133
Navigation system ..........................134
Distronic (DTR) ...............................135
Trip computer .................................136
Malfunction/warning
message memory ......................138
Individual settings ........................ 140
Setting the audio volume ............. 149
Flexible service system
(FSS) ............................................150
Tire inflation pressure
monitor ........................................153
Engine oil level indicator ..............157
Engine oil consumption ................158
Exterior lamp switch ......................159
Headlamp mode ..............................160
Night security illumination ..........162Headlamp cleaning system .......... 163
Combination switch ...................... 164
Hazard warning flasher
switch .......................................... 167
Automatic climate control ............ 168
Display and controls .................. 170
Dust filter .................................... 172
Automatic maximum
cooling ......................................... 172
Basic setting ............................... 173
Special settings .......................... 174
Air recirculation ......................... 176
Activated charcoal filter ............ 177
Economy mode ........................... 178
Residual engine
heat utilization ........................... 179
Switching the
automatic climate control
on and off .................................... 180
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation .......... 180
Rear window defroster .................. 181
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................ 182
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4 Contents
Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and indicator
lamps in the
instrument cluster ....................296
On-board
diagnostic system .......................296
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................296
Brake warning lamp ..................298
Supplemental
restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp ..................299
Fuel reserve warning .................299
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp .............................300
Electronic stabilityprogram
(ESP) — warning lamp ............... 301
Distronic (DTR) —
warning lamp .............................. 301
Seat belt nonusage
warning lamp ..............................302
Malfunction and indicator
lamp in the center console ......302
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .....302Malfunction and
warning messages in the
multifunction display .............. 303
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ................. 304
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ....................... 304
BATTERY /ALTERNATOR ......... 305
ENTRY POSITION ...................... 306
BRAKE ASSIST ........................... 306
BRAKE PAD WEAR .................... 307
BRAKE FLUID ............................ 307
PARKING BRAKE ....................... 308
TRUNK OPEN ............................. 308
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) . 309
COOLANT (coolant level) .......... 310
COOLANT
(coolant temperature) ................ 311
LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................312
LAMP SENSOR ............................ 314
SEAT BELT SYSTEM ................... 314
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION ........ 315
CRUISE CONTROL ...................... 315ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
(ABC) ............................................ 316
TIRE PRESSURE ......................... 318
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...................320
SEAT BACKREST ........................ 321
KEY ...............................................322
DOOR ...........................................322
HOOD ...........................................323
TELE AID .....................................323
WASHER FLUID .........................326
DISTRONIC (DTR) ......................327
Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................330
Fuses ................................................ 331
Shelf below rear window ..............333
Hood .................................................334
Checking engine oil level .............337
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................338
Active body control
(ABC) fluid level ........................338
Coolant level ...................................339
Adding coolant ...........................339
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13 IntroductionWhere to find it
The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections:
• Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.
•Operation: Information on the vehicle’s equipment and its operation.
•Driving: Important information on driving.
• Instrument cluster display: Displays and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions.
•Practical hints: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency.
• Car care: Instructions on caring for your vehicle.
• Technical data: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels,
coolants, lubricants etc. is contained here.
•Index: Key terms to help you find a topic quickly.
Other documents may also be supplied, depending on your vehicle’s equipment.
Explanation of color used:
Warning notices for the protection of yourself and
others appear on red background.
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17 Contents - Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Instruments and controlsInstruments and controls ............... 18
Door control panel ....................... 20
Overhead control panel ............... 21
Dashboard ..................................... 22
Center console .............................. 24
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18 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Instruments and controls
3
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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
1
4
2
5
38
76
6
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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
123
456
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