2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55AMG ignition

255 Operation
Maintenance
Calling up the service indicator
Switch on the ignition.
The standard display of the control sys-
tem appears (
page 117).

Press button
k
or
j
on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel until FSS indi-
cator with the service symbol
9
or
´
and the service deadline appears
in the multifunction display.
Resetting the service indicator
In the event that the service on your vehi-
cle is not carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, you can reset the
service indicator yourself.
Switch on the ignition.
The standard display of the control sys-
tem appears (
page 117).

Press button
k
or
j
on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel until the FSS
indicator with the service symbol
9

or
´
and the service deadline ap-
pears in the multifunction display.

Press the reset button
J
(page 22)
in the instrument cluster for about four
seconds.
This message appears in the multifunc-
tion display:
SERVICE INTERVAL?
RESET WITH R BUTTON

To confirm, hold down the reset button
until you hear a signal.
The service indicator now displays the
reset interval.
iIf the battery is disconnected, the days
of disconnection will not be included in
the count shown by the service indica-
tor. To arrive at the true service dead-
line, you will need to subtract these
days from the days shown in the ser-
vice indicator.
Do not confuse the service indicator
with the engine oil level indicator
:
.
iIf the service indicator was inadvertent-
ly reset, have a Mercedes-Benz Center
correct it.
Only reset if the proper service has
been performed. Resetting the system
without performing proper service as
called for by the FSS will cause the FSS
to incorrectly determine the next ser-
vice interval which will result in engine
damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

268 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
?
The yellow “CHECK ENGINE”
malfunction indicator lamp
comes on while driving.
There is a malfunction in:

The fuel management system


The ignition system


The emission control system


Systems which affect emissions
Such malfunctions may result in excessive
emissions values and may switch the engine
to its Limp-Home Mode (emergency opera-
tion).

Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
An on-board diagnostic connector is
used by the service station to link the
vehicle to the shop diagnostics sys-
tem. It allows the accurate identifica-
tion of system malfunctions through
the readout of diagnostic trouble
codes. It is located in the front left
area of the footwell next to the park-
ing brake pedal.
Your gas tank is empty.

After refuelling start the engine three
or four times in succession.
The Limp-Home Mode is canceled. You
do not need to have your vehicle
checked.
The yellow fuel tank reserve
warning lamp lights up while
driving.
The fuel level has dropped below the reserve
mark.

Refuel at the next gas station
(page 235).
The fuel cap not closed tight.

Check the fuel cap (
page 235).

280 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display
Possible cause
Possible solution
G
DISPLAY MALFUNCTION
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The instrument cluster display is malfunc-
tioning.

Continue driving with added caution.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
DISTRONIC
EXTERNAL INTERFERENCE
REACTIVATE!
Distronic* is switched off and is temporari-
ly unavailable.

Try activating Distronic* again later.
CLEAN SENSOR!
SEE OPERATOR'S MAN.
Distronic* is switched off because the Dis-
tronic* cover in the radiator grille is dirty.

Clean the Distronic* cover in the ra-
diator grille (
page 259).

Restart the vehicle.
VISIT WORKSHOP!
Distronic* is malfunctioning or the display
is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
J
DOOR OPEN!
You are attempting to drive with one or
more doors open.

Close the doors.
P
SHIFT
TO P
You have turned off the engine with the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button and
opened the driver’s door.

Place the selector lever in positionP.
?
VISIT WORKSHOP!
There may be a malfunction in the:

Fuel injection system


Ignition system


Exhaust system


Fuel system

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

353 Index
A
ABC 190, 347
Messages in display 271
Setting vehicle level 191
ABS 23, 71, 347
ABS control 72
Malfunction indicator lamp 265
Messages in display 272
Warning lamp 265
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 148
Accident
In case of 48
Activating
Air conditioner (cooling) 166
Air recirculation mode 163
Anti-theft alarm system 77
Central locking (control system) 139
Charcoal filter 164
Distance warning function* 188
Distronic* 184
Easy-entry/exit feature 140
ESP 75
Exterior headlamps 46
Exterior lamps 109Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 152
Front and rear fog lamp 109
Hazard warning flasher 111
Headlamps 46
High beams 111
Ignition 31
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button 33
Immobilizer 51, 76
Rear window defroster 165
Residual heat 167
Seat heater 103, 104
Seat ventilation* 102
Tow-away alarm 78
Windshield wipers 47
Activating steering wheel gearshift
control 149
Downshifting 150
Upshifting 150
Adding
Coolant 243
Engine oil 241
Additional turn signals 302Adjustable air vents, rear passenger
compartment 168
Adjusting 34
Air distribution 161
Air volume 162
Backrest tilt 36
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Folding forward front seat
backrests 100
Head restraint height 36
Head restraint tilt 36
Inside rear view mirror 38
Instrument cluster illumination 114
Lumbar support 96
Mirrors 38
Multicontour seat* 99
Seat cushion depth 36, 99
Seat cushion tilt 36
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36
Seat height 36
Seat in the lumbar region 99
Seat in the shoulder region 99
Seats 34
Steering column height 38
Steering column length 38
Steering wheel 37

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

363 Index
Inside rear view mirror
Adjusting 38
Antiglare 151
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 67
Wiper blades 307
Instrument cluster 21, 22, 114, 349
Cleaning 260
Coolant temperature gauge 115
Illumination 114
Multifunction display 117
Outside temperature indicator 116
Selecting language 135
Instruments and controls see Cockpit 20
Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 220
Erasing memory 220
Hand-held transmitter 218
Operating 220
Rolling code programming 219
Interior lighting 112
Activating automatic control 112
Deactivating automatic control 112
Delayed switch-off 138
Manual operation 113Interior storage spaces 199
Cup holder 202
Glove box 199
Parcel net 205
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 200, 201
J
Jump starting 316
K
Key positions in starter switch 31
Key, KEYLESS-GO* card
Changing the batteries 300
Key, mechanical 297
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 81
Changing the batteries 299
Checking the batteries 82
Factory setting 81
Global locking 81
Global unlocking 81
Loss of 82
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote controls 80
Restoring to factory setting 81
Selective setting 81Starting the engine 43
Turning off the engine 51
Unlocking with 30
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* 33
KEYLESS-GO* 349
Activating ignition with 33
Closing side windows 86
Closing sliding/pop-up roof 86
Closing sliding/pop-up roof
with 172, 175
Closing windows with 172, 175
Locking the vehicle 86
Messages in display 276
Starting the engine 43
Turning off engine 51
Unlocking with 32