2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 mirror

105 Controls in detail
Memory function
Memory function
The memory button and stored position
switch are located on the door.
You can store up to three different settings
per SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO* card.
The following settings are saved for each
stored position:

Driver’s seat and seat backrest posi-
tion


Settings for multicontour seat*


Steering wheel position


Inside rear view mirror position


Exterior rear view mirror position


Automatic climate control
These key dependent memory settings can
be deactivated if desired (
page 140).
1, 2, 3 Stored position button
MMemory button

Make sure that the ignition is switched
on or the relevant door is open and the
SmartKey is inserted in the starter
switch.
!Prior to operating the vehicle, the driv-
er should check and adjust the seat
height, seat position fore and aft, and
seat backrest angle if necessary, to en-
sure adequate control, reach and com-
fort. The head restraint should also be
adjusted for proper height. Also see
“Airbag” section (
page 55) for proper
seat positioning.
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to
ensure adequate control, reach, opera-
tion and comfort. Both the inside and
outside rear view mirrors should be ad-
justed for adequate rear vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small
children should be seated in a properly
secured restraint system that complies
with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 210.2.
Warning!
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Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function
while driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.

106 Controls in detailMemory functionStoring positions into memory
Adjust the seats, steering wheel and
mirrors to the desired position
(page 34).

Press memory buttonM.

Release memory buttonM and push
position button1, 2 or3 within three
seconds.
All the settings are stored at the select-
ed position.
Recalling positions from memory
Press and hold position button1, 2
or3 until the seat, steering wheel and
mirrors have fully moved to the stored
positions.iReleasing the button immediately
stops movement to the stored posi-
tions.
Warning!
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Do not operate the power seats using the
memory button if the seat backrest is in an
extremely reclined position. Doing so could
cause damage to front or rear seats.
First move seat backrest to an upright posi-
tion.

107 Controls in detail
Memory function
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-ing position
For easier parking you can adjust the pas-
senger exterior rear view mirror so that you
can see the right rear wheel as soon as you
engage reverse gearR.
For information on activating the parking
position, see “Setting parking position for
exterior rear view mirror” (
page 142).The buttons are located on the driver’s
door.
1Exterior rear view mirror
2Adjustment button
MMemory button

Stop the vehicle.

Switch ignition on (if not already on).

Press button1.
The passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror is selected.

Adjust the exterior rear view mirror
with button2 so that you see the rear
wheel and the road curb.

Press memory button M.

Within three seconds, press bottom of
adjustment button2.
The parking position is stored if the
mirror does not move.
iYou can store a parking position for the
passenger-side exterior rear view mir-
ror for each key or KEYLESS-GO* card.
iIf the mirror does move, repeat the
above steps. After the setting is stored
you can move the mirror again.

133 Controls in detail
Control system
The table below shows what settings can
be changed within the various menus. De-
tailed instructions on making individual
settings can be found on the following pag-
es.INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTING
VEHICLE
CONVENIENCE
Select temperature display
mode
Set daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)
Set station selection mode (ra-
dio)
Set key dependency
Select speedometer display
mode
Set locator lighting
Set automatic locking
Activate easy-entry / exit fea-
ture
Select language
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off
Set parking position for exterior
rear view mirrors
Interior lighting delayed shut-off
Set fold-in function for exterior
rear view mirrors

140 Controls in detailControl systemConvenience submenu
Access the
CONVENIENCE
submenu via the
SETTINGS
menu. Use the
CONVENIENCE
sub-
menu to change the settings for a number
of convenience features. The following
functions are available:Setting key dependency
Use this function to set whether the mem-
ory settings for the seats, the steering
wheel, the mirrors, and the automatic cli-
mate control should be stored separately
for each key (
page 105).

Move the selection marker with
the
æ
or
ç
button to
the
CONVENIENCE
submenu.

Press button
j
or
k
repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
SETTINGS KEY-DEPENDENT
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press
æ
or
ç
to set key depen-
dency to
ON or
OFF
. Activating easy-entry / exit feature
Use this function to activate and deacti-
vate the easy-entry / exit feature. When
the feature is activated, the steering wheel
and driver’s seat will move back to facili-
tate exiting when you


remove the key from the starter switch


open the driver’s door.
However, the engine must be turned off.
Function
Page
Set key dependency
140
Activate easy-entry / exit feature
140
Set parking position for exterior
rear view mirrors
142
Set fold-in function for exterior
rear view mirrors
142

142 Controls in detailControl systemSetting parking position for exterior rear
view mirror
Use the
MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING

function to select whether the passenger
side exterior rear view mirror should be
turned downward during parking maneu-
vers when reverse gear is engaged. For ad-
ditional information see “Setting parking
position for exterior rear view mirror”
(
page 142).

Move the selection marker to
the
CONVENIENCE
submenu using
the
æ
or
ç
button.

Press the
j
or
k
button repeat-
edly until the message MIRROR SETTING
WHEN PARKING
appears in the display.The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press
æ
or
ç
to switch function
ON or
OFF
.
Setting fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors
Using this function, you can set the exteri-
or rear view mirrors to be automatically
folded in when you lock your vehicle
(
page 152).

Move the selection marker to
the
CONVENIENCE
submenu using
the
æ
or
ç
button.

Press the
j
or
k
button repeat-
edly until the message FOLD MIRRORS
WHEN LOCKING
appears in the display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press the
æ
or
ç
button to
switch the automatic fold-in setting for
the mirrors
ON or
OFF
when the vehicle
is locked.

151 Controls in detail
Good visibility
Good visibility
Information on the windshield wipers
(page 47) and for setting the rear view
mirrors (
page 38) is found in the “Get-
ting started” section.
Rear view mirror
Automatic antiglare rear view mirror
The reflection brightness of the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side and
the inside rear view mirror will respond au-
tomatically to glare when

the ignition is switched on, and


incoming light from headlamps falls on
the sensor in the inside rear view mir-
ror.
The rear view mirror will not react if


reverse gear is engaged


the interior lighting is turned on
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The automatic antiglare function does not
react if incoming light is not aimed directly
at sensors in the inside rear view mirror.
The inside rear view mirror and the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not
react, for example, if the rear window sun-
shade is in raised position.
Glare can endanger you and others.Warning!
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In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte
may escape from the mirror housing if the
mirror glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al-
low the liquid to come into contact with
eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system.
In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water, and seek medical help if
necessary.
Warning!
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Exercise care when using the passenger
side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your in-
side rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.!Electrolyte drops coming into contact
with the vehicle paint finish can be
completely removed only while in the
liquid state by applying plenty of water.

152 Controls in detailGood visibilityActivating exterior rear view mirror
parking position
The buttons are located on the driver’s
door.
1Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror
2Passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror
Follow these steps to activate the mirror
parking position so that the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror will be
turned downward to the stored position.
Make sure you have stored a parking
position for the passenger-side exterior
rear view mirror (
page 107).

Make sure that the
MIRROR SETTING
WHEN PARKING
function in the
CONVENIENCE
submenu in the control
system, is switched to
ON (page 142).

Switch on ignition (if not already on).

Press button2 for passenger-side ex-
terior rear view mirror.

Place the gear selector lever in reverse
gear R.
The passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror will be turned downward in the
stored position.
The exterior rear view mirror returns to its
previously stored driving position:


10 seconds after you put the gear se-
lector lever out of position R


immediately once you exceed a vehicle
speed of approx. 6 mph (10 km/h)


immediately when you press button1
for driver’s side exterior rear view
mirrorElectrically folding exterior rear view
mirrors
Folding the exterior rear view mirrors in
and out automatically
When the corresponding function in the
control system is activated (
page 142):


The exterior rear view mirrors automat-
ically fold in as soon as the vehicle is
locked from the outside.


The exterior rear view mirrors automat-
ically fold out as soon as the vehicle is
unlocked and the driver’s or passenger
door are subsequently opened.