2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 AUX

200 Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartment in the glove box
A storage compartment is located in the
cover of the glove box. It can be used to
store check cards, pens, a flashlight, etc.
1Storage compartment in glove box
Lightly press the marking on the lid of
storage compartment1.
The lid opens upward.
An AUX socket is located in the glove box.
Portable audio devices can be plugged in
here. Storage compartment in front of arm-
rest
Opening
The compartment contains a cup holder
(
page 202).

Lightly touch cover plate1.
The cover opens automatically.
Closing

Lightly push the cover plate1 up until it
engages in lock.Storage compartment below the front
armrest
The buttons are located under the cushion
of the armrest.
The storage compartment below the front
armrest is illuminated with the exterior
lamps switched on.
1Button to open storage compartment
2Button to open storage tray

204 Controls in detailUseful featuresOpening cup holder
Push front of sliding compartment1.
The cup holder slides out.
Closing cup holder

Push sliding compartment1 back until
it engages.Auxiliary cup holder
You can fasten the auxiliary cup holder
onto the left front side of the passenger
seat.
Inserting the auxiliary cup holder
1Cover

Pull up the cover and place it in a
storage compartment.2Insert
3Auxiliary cup holder

Press auxiliary cup holder3 in the di-
rection of the arrow until it snaps in
place.
You can now place a larger container in
the holder. For even larger containers
you can remove insert2. Make sure
that the container does not press
against the glove box.

205 Controls in detail
Useful features
Removing the auxiliary cup holder
Pull the auxiliary cup holder3
(page 204) up and out of the recep-
tacle and place it in a storage compart-
ment.

Install cover1 (
page 204) on the
opening. Press cover down until it
snaps in place.Parcel net in front passenger footwell
A small convenience parcel net is located
in the front passenger footwell. It is for
small and light items, such as road maps,
mail, etc.
Warning!
G
When not in use, remove the auxiliary cup
holder. Place only containers that fit into the
auxiliary cup holder to prevent spills. Use
lids on open containers and do not fill con-
tainers to a height where the contents, es-
pecially hot liquids, could spill during vehicle
maneuvers.iWhen you move the seat forward, the
auxiliary cup holder turns to the side.
When you move the seat back, turn the
auxiliary cup holder back until it stops
in its original position.
Warning!
G
Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or ob-
jects having sharp edges, in the parcel net.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, they could be thrown
around inside the vehicle and cause injury to
vehicle occupants.

355 Index
Automatic transmission 143
Accelerator position 148
Activating steering wheel gearshift
control 149
Deactivating steering wheel
gearshift control 150
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 148
Fluid level 242
Gear ranges 145
Gear selector lever position 146
Gear shifting malfunctions 148
Kickdown 148
One-touch gearshifting 144
Program mode selector switch 147
Selector lever position 143
Starting the engine 43
Steering wheel gearshift control
(Speedshift) and manual shift pro-
gram S 55 AMG 149
Transmission fluid 242
Winter program mode 147, 149
Auxiliary cup holder 204
Inserting 204
Removing 205B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 65, 347
Compatible child seats 65, 347
Self-test 66
Backrest supports
Lumbar region 99
Shoulder region 99
Backup lamps 303, 305
Bulbs 303
BAS 73, 347
Messages in display 273, 283
Batteries, KEYLESS-GO* card
Changing 300
Check lamp 85
Checking 85
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 299
Check lamp 81
Checking 82
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking 82
Battery discharged
Jump starting 316Battery, vehicle 243, 313
Charging 314
Disconnecting 314
Reconnecting 315
Reinstalling 314
Removing 314
Bi-Xenon headlamps 347
Block heater* 253
Blocking
Rear window operation 69
Brake assist system (BAS) 347
Brake fluid 236, 340
Brake lamp bulbs 303
Brake lamp, high mounted 303
Brake pads
Message in display 275
Brakes 226
Warning lamp 267
Break-in period 224