2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 warning

361 Index
F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 134
Fastening the seat belts 40
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 178
Distronic* 185
First aid kit 295
Flat tire 308
Lowering the vehicle 312
Mounting the Spare wheel 308
Preparing the vehicle 308, 309
Flexible Service System (FSS) 254, 349
Fog lamp, rear 110, 303
Replacing bulb 305
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 302
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 287
Switching on 110
Folding
Exterior rear view mirrors 152
Front airbags 59Front lamps
Messages in display 286– 287
Replacing bulbs 302, 304
Switching on 108
Front seat
Head restraints 97
Head restraints installing 97
Head restraints removing 97
FSS (Flexible Service System) 254, 349
Fuel 235
Fuel reserve warning lamp 268
Premium unleaded gasoline 235
Reserve warning lamp 23
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 129
Since last reset 129
Fuel filler flap 235
Locking 235
Opening 300
Unlocking 235
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 284
Fuel tank
Filler flap 235
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 337Functions (control system) 119, 121
Resetting 132
Fuse box 322, 324
Fuse chart 295
Fuses 322
Fuse box in dashboard 322
F us e box in engi ne comp ar tme nt 3 24
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 322
Fuse box in the rear passenger
compartment 323
Fuse chart 295
Fuse extractor 295
Spare fuses 295
G
Garage door opener 27, 217
Erasing in remote control 220
Integrated remote control 218
Rolling code programming 219
Gasoline see Fuel 235
Gear range 349
Automatic transmission 145
Limiting 145
Shifting into optimal 144
Gear range limit
Canceling 144

362 IndexGear selector lever
Cleaning 260
Position 146
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission 43
Global
Locking 81
Unlocking 81
Global Positioning System (GPS) 349
Glove box 21, 199
Closing 199
Opening 199
Good visibility 151
GPS 210, 349
H
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote
control 218
Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 260
Hazard warning flasher 111
Switching off 111
Switching on 111
Head restraints 97
Headlamp cleaning system 236Headlamps
Automatic control 109
Bi-Xenon 347
Cleaning 258
Cleaning system 154, 244, 344
Refilling washer fluid 244
Switching off 50
Switching on 46
Headliner
Cleaning 261
Heated steering wheel* 208
Height adjustment
Head restraints 36
Steering wheel 37
Height adjustments
Vehicle level 191
High beam flasher 46, 111
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 286
Replacing bulbs 302
Switching on 111
High mounted brake lamp 303
Hood 237
Closing 238
Message in display 284
Opening 237Hydroplaning 229
I
Identification labels
Certification label 328
Emission control label 328
Engine number 328
Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission
control system 328
VIN (vehicle identification
number) 328
VIN, visible 328
Ignition 31
Immobilizer 76
Activating 76
Deactivating 76
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems 63
Installing 67
LATCH child seat mounts 68
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid 214

364 IndexKEYLESS-GO* card 83
Central locking 84
Changing the batteries 299
Checking the batteries 82, 85
Checking vehicle lock status 86
Factory setting 84
Locking the vehicle 86
Loss of 87
Messages in display 276
Reprogramming 84
Restoring to factory setting 81
Turning off the engine 51
Unlocking 83
Unlocking with 32
Keys 80
Kickdown 148, 349
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 134
Km/h or mph in speedometer 134
L
Lamp bulbs, exterior 302
Lamps, exterior
Front 302
Light sensor 285
Messages in display 287
Rear 303Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 265
Battery (SmartKey) 81
Brakes 267
CHECK ENGINE 268
Coolant 277
Distronic*
DTR* 181, 265
Engine diagnostics 268
ESP 75, 264
Fuel reserve 268
Instrument cluster 264–268
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 65, 269
Seat belts 266
Service indicator 254
SRS 55
Tow-away alarm 78
Turn signals 23
Language
Multifunction display 135
Setting 135
LATCH child seat anchors 68
LATCH child seat mounts 68
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 329
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 261Lever
For cruise control 183
License plate lamps
Replacing bulbs 303, 306
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 260
Light sensor 285
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 207
Lighting 108
Automatic headlamp mode 109
Combination switch 111
Daytime running lamp mode 110
Exterior lamp switch 108
Front fog lamps 110
High beam flasher 111
High beams 111
Instrument cluster illumination 114
Interior 112
Locator lighting 110
Low beam 108
Manual headlamp mode 109
Night security illumination 110
Parking lamps 108
Rear fog lamp 110
Settings (control system) 135
Limiting the gear range 145

367 Index
Oil
Adding 241
Checking level 238
Consumption 238
Filler neck 241
Viscosity 348
Oil level
Checking 236, 238, 240
One-touch gearshifting 144
Canceling gear range limit 144
Downshifting 144
Upshifting 144
Opening
Ashtray 206
Cup holder 204
Doors from the inside 87
Fuel filler flap 235
Fuel filler flap manually 300
Glove box 199
Hood 237
Side windows 170
Sliding/pop-up roof 173, 301
In an emergency 301
With SmartKey 174
Storage space in the armrest 201Storage space in the center
console 201
Trunk 89
Trunk from the inside 88
Windows 169, 170
Windows with SmartKey 171
Operating
CD player 123
COMAND* see separate operating in-
structions
Garage door opener 220
Integrated remote control 220
Navigation system 127
Radio 122
Radio transmitters 232
Safety 16
Telephone* 125
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operating safety 16
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 258
Outside temperature indicator 116
Overdue service 254
Overhead control panel 27
Overspeed range 350P
Paintwork 257
Panic alarm 70
Panic button on SmartKey 70
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 205
Parcel net in trunk 206
Parking 49, 227
Parking brake 44, 50
Message in display 288
Releasing 44
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 302, 303, 305
Switching on 108
Parking position
Exterior rear
view mirrors 107, 142, 152
Parktronic* 193, 350
Cleaning sensors 259
Warning indicators 195
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
Warning lamp 269

370 IndexS
Safety
Occupant 54
Safety belts see Seat belts 40
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 71
Saving current speed 177
Screwdriver (vehicle tool kit) 295
Seat belt force limiter 63
Seat belts 60
Cleaning 261
Fastening 40
Proper use of 42, 62
Safety guidelines 58
Warning lamp 266
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 99
Seat heater
Switching off 103
Switching on 103
Seat ventilation*
Switching off 102
Switching on 102Seats 96
Adjusting 34
Adjusting lumbar support 99
Adjusting shoulder support 99
Easy entry/exit feature 96
Heater 103
Massage function 100
Multicontour seat* 99
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down hooks 198
Selector lever
Message in display 280
Position 143
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 66
Tele Aid 210
Service
Calling up the service indicator 255
Major service (Service B) 254
Minor service (Service A) 254
Overdue 254
Types 254
When due 254
Service (maintenance) 254
Service and warranty information 10Service indicator 254
Calling up 255
Clearing 254, 255
Service life (tires) 247
Service System see FSS 254
Setting
Convenience functions 140
Cruise control 177
Daytime running lamp mode 136
Distronic* time interval 186
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 142
Following distance in Distronic* 186
Higher speed in cruise control 178
Higher speed in Distronic* 184
Individual vehicle settings 131
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 138
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 135
Language, multifunction display 135
Locator lighting 136
Lower speed in cruise control 178
Lower speed in Distronic* 185
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 134

373 Index
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 139
Engine 51
ESP 75
Hazard warning flasher 111
Headlamps 50
Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 139
ESP 75
Front fog lamps 110
Front lamps 108
Hazard warning flasher 111
Headlamps 46
High beams 111
Parking lamps 108
Rear fog lamp 110
Windshield wipers 47
Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 128
Synchronizing
Power windows 172
Sliding/pop-up roof 175T
Tachometer 23, 115
Overspeed range 115
Tail lamps
Cleaning 258
Replacing bulbs 303, 305
Tar stains 257
Tele Aid 209
Emergency calls 211
Information 214
Initiating an emergency call
manually 212
Messages in display 293
Remote door unlock 216
Roadside Assistance 213
Stolen vehicle tracking services 217
System self-check 210
Upgrade signals 215
Tele Aid System 351
Telematics* 351
Telephone* 24, 208
Answering a call 126
Dialing a number from the phone
book 126
Ending a call 126
Hands-free microphone 27Loading phone book* 126
Messages in display 294
Operating 125
Redialing 127
Temperature
Display mode 134
Setting interior temperature 160
Setting units in display 134
Tires 248
Tie-down hooks (Trunk) 198
Tightening torque 351
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 312
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 236, 247
Tire speed rating 229, 351
Tire traction 229
Tires 246, 345
Direction of rotation 247
Driving instructions 228
Messages in display 291
Retreads 246
Service life 247
Temperature 248
Tread depth 252
Wear pattern 251
Winter 252

375 Index
Useful features 199
Ashtrays 206
Cigarette lighter 207
Garage door opener 217
Interior storage spaces 199
Tele Aid 209
Telephone* 208
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 131, 133
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 298
Lowering 312
Proper use of 16
Service battery 313
Towing 318
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 297
Vehicle battery 313
Vehicle care 256
Cup holder 260
Distronic* system sensor cover 259
Engine cleaning 257
Gear selector lever 260
Hard plastic trim items 260
Headlamps 258Instrument cluster 260
Leather upholstery 261
Light alloy wheels 260
Ornamental moldings 258
Paintwork 257
Parktronic* system sensor 259
Plastic and rubber parts 261
Power washer 257
Seat belts 261
Steering wheel 260
Tail lamps 258
Tar stains 257
Turn signals 258
Vehicle washing 258
Window cleaning 260
Wiper blades 259
Vehicle level 191
Changing 192
Setting 192
Automatic 192
Manual 192
Vehicle lighting
Checking 236
Vehicle lock status
Checking (KEYLESS-GO*) 86Vehicle tool kit 295
Alignment bolt 295
Fuse chart 295
Fuse extractor 295
Hex-socket wrench 295
Open-end wrench 295
Screwdriver 295
Spare fuses 295
Universal pliers 295
Wheel wrench 295
Vehicle washing 258
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 351
Voice control system* 351
Hands-free microphone 27
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 195
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 187
Distronic* 181
Drivers seat belts 60
Parking brake 45
Warranty coverage 327
Washing the vehicle 256

Service and Literature
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Title illustration no. P00.01-2397-31
Press time 17 / 01 / 03
GSP / SIP
Printed in Germany
Warning!
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To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any questions about service, maintenance and the carrying out thereof, seek the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.