2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 bulb

400 IndexK
Key, mechanical 331
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 89
Changing the batteries 333
Checking the batteries 91
Factory setting 89
Global locking 89
Global unlocking 89
Loss of 91
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote controls 88, 92
Restoring to factory setting 90
Selective setting 89
Starting the engine 45
Turning off the engine 55
Unlocking with 30
Key,SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing the battery 334
Key-dependency memory
Settings 154
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* 33
KEYLESS-GO* 385
Activating ignition with 33
Closing sliding/pop-up roof 194Closing windows 189
Locking the vehicle 95
Messages in display 313
Starting the engine 46
Turning off engine 56
Unlocking with 32
Keys 88
Kickdown 163, 385
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 148
Km/h or mph in speedometer 148
L
Lamp bulbs, exterior 336
Lamps, exterior
Front 336
Light sensor 315
Messages in display 315
Rear 337
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 292
Battery (SmartKey) 89, 94
Brakes 293
CHECK ENGINE 294
Coolant 306
Distronic*DTR* 200
Engine diagnostics 294
ESP 81, 295
Fuel reserve 296
Instrument cluster 296
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 71, 298
Seat belts 296
Service indicator 282
SRS 61
Tow-away alarm 84
Turn signals 23
Language
Multifunction display 149
Setting 149
LATCH child seat anchors 74
LATCH child seat mounts 74
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 363
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 290
Lever
For cruise control 202
License plate lamps
Replacing bulbs 337, 340
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 289

401 Index
Light sensor 315
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 228
Lighting 119
Automatic headlamp mode 120
Combination switch 123
Daytime running lamp mode 121
Exterior lamp switch 119
Front fog lamps 122
High beam flasher 123
High beams 123
Instrument cluster illumination 126
Interior 124
Locator lighting 121
Low beam 119
Manual headlamp mode 120
Night security illumination 121
Parking lamps 119
Rear fog lamp 122
Settings (control system) 149
Limiting the gear range 159
Limp Home Mode 166
Line of fall 385
Loading 219
Cargo tie-down hooks 220
Instructions 219Roof rack 219
Locator lighting 121
Setting 150
Lock button 385
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 57
SmartKey 30, 88, 92
Trunk 95
Locking 53, 88
Central (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 94
Fuel filler flap 257
Global, SmartKey 89
Glove box 221
The vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 95
Trunk lid, separately 104
Vehicle in an emergency 332
Loss of
Mechanical key 91
SmartKey 91
Loss of Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO* 95
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 315
Replacing bulbs 336
Lowering
Vehicle 347Lumbar support adjustment 111
M
Main Dimensions 371
Maintenance 12, 282
Malfunction memory 144
Calling up 144
Displaying 145
MANUAL
Shift program mode
(CL 55 AMG Kompressor) 164
Manual headlamp mode 120
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 334
Interior lighting control 125
Locking the vehicle 332
Sliding/pop-up roof 335
Unlocking the driver’s door 331
Unlocking the trunk lid 332
Massage function 112
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 179
Mechanical key 331
Memory function 116, 385
Recalling positions from
memory 117

404 IndexParking brake 47, 54
Message in display 305
Releasing 47
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 336, 337, 339
Switching on 119
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 117, 156,
168
Parktronic* 214, 386
Cleaning sensors 287
Malfunctioning 218
Warning indicators 216
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
Warning lamp 298
Passenger compartment 254
Fuse box in 356
Interior lighting 124
Interior rear view mirror 40
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 226
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 60
Pedals 247Phone book*
Loading 140
Quick search 140
Phone number*
Dialing 140
Redialing 141
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 290
Poly-V-belt drive 386
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 117
Positions (Memory function*)
Storing into memory 117
Power assistance 247
Power closing assist for doors and trunk
lid 105
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion depth 35
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35
Adjusting seat height 35
Folding forward front seat
backrests 37Front seat head restraints 108
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power train 386
Power washer 285
Power window
Blocking of rear window operation 75
Opening and closing 186
Opening and closing with
SmartKey 188
Synchronizing 190
Practical hints
First aid kit 329
Fuses 356
Lamp in center console 298
Lamps in instrument cluster 292
Messages in the display 299
Vehicle tool kit 329
Problems
While driving 52
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 386
Automatic transmission 163
PULSE function (Massage function) 112

405 Index
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 140
R
Radio
Selecting satellite radio*
stations 135
Selecting stations 135
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 254
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 144
Reading lamp 27
Rear fog lamp 337
Bulb 337
Switching on 122
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 340
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 185
Rear seat head restraints
Folding back with switch 109
Placing upright 109Rear seats
Head restraints 109
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 167
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window
Blocking operation 75
Rear window defroster 182
Activating 182
Deactivating 182
Rear window sunshade* 172
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 350
Refueling 257
Regular checks 258
Regular driving style 210
Reinstalling vehicle battery 349
Remote controls
Integrated 240
SmartKey 88, 92
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 237
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 386
Removing
Vehicle battery 349
Wheel 346
Wiper blades 341Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 340
Brake lamp bulbs 340
Bulbs 336
Front lamp bulbs 338
License plate lamp bulbs 340
Parking lamp bulbs 339
Rear fog lamp bulbs 340
Rear lamp bulbs 337, 340
Rear turn signal bulbs 340
Side marker lamp bulbs 339
Standing lamp bulbs 339
Wiper blades 341
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 146
Resetting
All functions (control system) 146
All functions of a submenu 146
Fuel consumption 143
Service indicator (FSS) 283
Stored speed in Distronic* 204
Trip odometer 127
Residual heat utilization 183, 386

407 Index
Setting
Convenience functions 154
Cruise control 196
Daytime running lamp mode 150
Digital clock 23
Distronic* time interval 205
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 156
Following distance in Distronic* 205
Higher speed in cruise control 197
Higher speed in Distronic* 203
Individual vehicle settings 145
Interior illumination delayed
switch-off 152
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 149
Language, multifunction display 149
Locator lighting 150
Lower speed in cruise control 197
Lower speed in Distronic* 204
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 148
Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 156
Slower speed in cruise control 197SmartKey dependent memory 154
Speed in cruise control 197
Speed in Distronic* 203
Speedometer display mode 148
Suspension tuning 210
Temperature (interior) 176
Temperature indicator 148
Units
Speedometer 148
Temperature 148
Vehicle level control 211
Settings
Calling up Distronic* 142, 201
Convenience functions 154
Factory, SmartKey 89
Individual (SmartKey) 154
Lighting (control system) 149
Menus and submenus 131
Resetting all (control system) 146
Resetting in the submenu 146
Selective 89, 94
Settings menu
Functions in 145
Individual vehicle settings 145
Submenus 146Shift lock 387
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 160
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 158
Shoulder support
Seat adjustment 111
Side impact airbags 65
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 336, 337, 339
Side windows
Automatic closing 188
Automatic opening 187
Cleaning 288
Closing 186, 187
Closing fully (Express-close) 188
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 189
Closing with SmartKey 188
Opening 186, 187
Opening fully (Express-open) 187
Opening with SmartKey 188
Stopping 188
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 51
Single wipe 51

408 IndexSliding/pop-up roof 191
Closing 191, 335
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 194
Closing with SmartKey 193
Messages in display 318
Opening 191, 335
Opening with SmartKey 193
Stopping 192
Synchronizing 194
SmartKey
Battery check lamp 94
Global locking and unlocking 89
Lock button 30, 88, 92
Locking and unlocking 88
Opening and closing power
window 188
Opening and closing the slid-
ing/pop-up roof 193
Opening and closing windows 188
Replacing the batteries 332
Unlock button 30, 88, 92
Unlocking with 30
SmartKey positions in starter switch 31SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 91
Central locking 94
Factory setting 94
Locking the vehicle 95
Messages in display 313
Replacing the battery 332
Reprogramming 94
Selective setting 94
Turning off the engine 56
Unlocking 91
Unlocking with 32
Snow chains 281
Spare fuses 329
Spare parts service 360
Spare wheel
Mounting 343
Speed
Resetting stored speed in
Distronic* 204
Saving current 196
Speed settings
Cruise control 197
Distronic* 203, 204Speedometer 23
Displaying gear range 159
Displays 200
Settings units 148
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 148
Sporty driving suspension 210
SRS 67, 387
Indicator lamp 297
SRS indicator lamp 60
Standing lamps 119
Replacing bulbs 336, 337, 339
Standing water
Driving instructions 253
Starter switch 21, 31
Positions 31
Switching on 45, 46
Starting difficulties 46
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 45
Steering column
Height adjustment 39
Length adjustment 39

409 Index
Steering wheel
Adjusting 39
Buttons 24
Cleaning 289
Electrical adjustment 39
Heated steering wheel* 228
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 238
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof 192
Windows 188
Storage compartments 221
Armrest 222, 223
Cup holder 224, 226
Glove box 221
In front of armrest 222, 223
Parcel net 226
Storage tray and telephone
holder* 223
Under the front seats 224
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 117
Submenus
Convenience 154
For settings 131In control system 133
Instrument cluster 148
Lighting 149
Resetting functions in Control
system 146
Selecting 146
Settings menu 146
Vehicle 153
Sun visors 171
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 387
Suspension tuning
For regular driving style 210
For sporty driving style 210
Setting 210
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 153
Engine 55
ESP 80
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 55Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 153
ESP 81
Front fog lamps 122
Front lamps 119
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 49
High beams 123
Parking lamps 119
Rear fog lamp 122
Windshield wipers 50
Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 142
Synchronizing
ESP 303
Power window 190
Sliding/pop-up roof 194
T
Tachometer 23, 128
Overspeed range 128
Tail lamps
Cleaning 286
Replacing bulbs 337, 340

411 Index
Message in display 319
Opening 96
Opening from inside vehicle 97
Opening with SmartKey 90
Parcel net 226
Tie-down hooks 220
Trunk lid 96
Trunk lock 332
Unlocking in an emergency 332
Unlocking separately 104
Unlocking with SmartKey 90
Trunk lid emergency release 103
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 336, 337
Turn signals 49
Additional in mirrors 336
Cleaning lenses 286
Front bulbs 336, 339
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 337, 340
Turning off
Engine 55U
Units
Setting speedometer units 148
Setting temperature units 148
Unlock button
SmartKey 30, 88, 92
Trunk lid 88, 92
Unlocking 30, 88
Central (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 94
Driver’s door in an emergency 331
Fuel filler flap 257
Global 89
Glove box 221
In an emergency 331
Selective settings 89, 94
Trunk in an emergency 332
Trunk lid 88, 92
Trunk lid with SmartKey 90
Trunk lid, separately 104
Vehicle in an emergency 237
With SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 32, 91
With the SmartKey 30Upgrade signals
Tele Aid 236
Uphill driving
Cruise control 196
Upholstery
Cleaning 290
Upshifting 158, 162, 165
Useful features 221
Ashtrays 227
Cigarette lighter 228
Garage door opener 238
Sorage compartments 221
Tele Aid 230
Telephone* 229
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 145, 147
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 332
Lowering 347
Service battery 348
Towing 353
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 331