2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 steering wheel

390 Index
Steering column height 39
Steering column in or out 39
Steering column up or down 39
Steering wheel 39
Air conditioner (cooling)
Turning off 183
Air pressure see Tire inflation
pressure 271
Air recirculation mode 179
Activating 179
Deactivating 180
Air vents, rear passenger compartment
Adjustable 185
Air volume
Adjusting 178
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 298
Airbags 61
BabySmart
TM deactivation
system 71, 383
Children 62
Front 65
Passenger 65
Safety guidelines 64
Side impact 65
Window curtain 65Alarm
Audible 76, 82, 83
Canceling 83
Visual 82
Alarm system
Anti-theft 82
Anti-theft alarm system indicator
lamp 25
Alignment bolt 346
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 329, 383
Antiglare
Automatic 167
Antilock brake system (ABS) 383
Antilock Brake System see ABS 23
Anti-theft alarm system
Activating 83
Canceling alarm 83
Deactivating 83
Anti-theft systems 82
Anti-theft alarm system 82
Anti-theft alarm system indicator
lamp 25
Immobilizer 82
Tow-away alarm 84Armrest
Storage compartment in front of 222,
223
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 222
Ashtray 227
At the gas station 257
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 266
AUDIO menu 134
Operating
Cassette player 136
CD player 136
Selecting radio station 135
Selecting satellite radio* station 135
Audio system
CD mode 137
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirror 167
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating
(control system) 153
Automatic climate control 173
Air recirculation mode 179
Defrosting 179
Rear window defroster 182
Setting the temperature 176

391 Index
Automatic headlamp mode 120
Automatic lighting control
Activating 124
Deactivating 125
Automatic locking when driving 105
Automatic transmission 157
Accelerator position 163
Deactivating steering wheel gearshift
control 166
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 166
Fluid level 266
Gear ranges 159
Gear selector lever position 160
Gear shifting malfunctions 166
Kickdown 163
Manual shift program mode
(CL 55 AMG Kompressor) 164
One-touch gearshifting 158
Program mode selector switch 163
Selector lever position 157
Starting the engine 45
Steering wheel gearshift control
(Speedshift) CL 55 AMG 161
Transmission fluid 266
Winter program mode 163, 164B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 71, 383
Compatible child seats 71, 383
Self-test 72
Backrest supports
Lumbar region 112
Shoulder region 111
Backup lamps 337, 340
Bulbs 337
BAS 78, 383
Messages in display 302
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 333
Check lamp 90, 91
Replacing 332
Battery discharged
Jump starting 351
Battery, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
Check lamp 95
Battery, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 334
Checking the battery 95
Replacing 332Battery, vehicle 268, 348
Charging 349
Disconnecting 349
Reconnecting 350
Reinstalling 349
Removing 349
Bi-Xenon headlamps 383
Block heater (Canada only) 281
Blocking
Rear window operation 75
Brake assist system (BAS) 383
Brake fluid 258, 375
Brake lamp bulbs 337
Brake lamp, high mounted 337
Brake pads
Message in display 305
Brakes 248
Warning lamp 293
Break-in period 246
Bulbs, replacing 336
Additional turn signals 336
Backup lamps 337
Brake lamps 337
Fog lamps 336

393 Index
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
window operation 75
Cigarette lighter 228
CL 55 AMG Kompressor
MANUAL shift program mode 164
Cleaning
Cup holder 289
Distronic* system sensor cover 287
Gear selector lever 289
Hard plastic trim items 289
Headlamps 170
Headliner and shelf below rear
window 289
Instrument cluster 289
Leather upholstery 290
Light alloy wheels 289
Nubuck leather upholstery 290
Parktronic* system sensor 287
Plastic and rubber parts 290
Seat belts 289
Steering wheel 289
Upholstery 290
Windows 288Windshield 51
Wiper blades 287
Wood trims 290
Clock 23
Closing
Cup holder 226
Glove box 221
Hood 261
Power window with
KEYLESS-GO* 189
Power window with SmartKey 188
Side windows 187, 188
Sliding/pop-up roof 191, 335
With SmartKey 193
Sliding/pop-up roof with
KEYLESS-GO* 194
Trunk 98
Windows 186
Closing sliding/pop-up roof
In an emergency 335
Cockpit 20, 383
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 384COMAND 384
COMAND see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 123
High beam flasher 49, 123
Turn signals 49
Windshield wipers 50
Consumer information 380
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 254
Control system 129, 384
AUDIO menu 134
Checking oil level 262
Convenience submenu 154
Display digital speedometer 134
Distronic* menu 142
Functions 131, 133
Instrument cluster submenu 148
Lighting submenu 149
Malfunction memory menu 144
Menus 132, 133
Multifunction display 129
Multifunction steering wheel 130

395 Index
Limiting opening height of
trunk lid 153
Rear window defroster 182
Residual heat 184
Seat heater 113, 114
Seat ventilation* 115
Tow-away alarm 84
Deactivating steering wheel gearshift
control 166
Deceleration
With Distronic* 201
Deep water see Standing water 253
Defrosting 179
Delayed switch-off
Interior illumination 152
Dialing
A number (telephone) 140
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while
driving 52
Digital clock 23
Digital speedometer 134
Direction of rotation (tires) 271
Discharged battery
Jump starting 351Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 349
Displays
Digital speedometer 134
Distronic* 200
Messages 263, 299
Service indicator 282
Showing malfunctions 145
Distance
Decreasing in Distronic* 206
Increasing in Distronic* 206
Setting in Distronic* 205
Warning function 206
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 143
Distance warning function* 206
Activating 207
Deactivating 207
Distronic* warning lamp 206
Intermittent warning sound 206
Symbol in multifunction display 142
Distronic* 198, 384
Activated 202
Activating 203
Calling up settings 142, 201Cleaning system sensor 287
Cruise control lever 202
Deactivated 202
Deactivating 205
Deceleration 201
Decreasing distance 206
Decreasing time interval 205
Displays in the speedometer dial 200
Distance warning function 206
Driving hints 207
Fine adjustment 204
Increasing distance 206
Increasing time interval 205
Intermittent signal tone 200
Menu 201
Messages in display 302
Resetting stored speed 204
Sensor cover 287
Setting a higher speed 203
Setting a lower speed 204
Setting following distance 205
Setting the current speed 203
Warning and indicator lamps 200
Door control panel 19, 28

398 IndexFuel tank
Filler flap 257
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 372
Functions (control system) 131, 133
Resetting 146
Fuse box 356, 357
Fuse chart 329
Fuses 356
Fuse box in dashboard 356
Fuse box in engine compartment 357
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 356
Fuse box in the rear passenger
compartment 357
Fuse chart 329
Fuse extractor 329
Spare fuses 329
G
Garage door opener 27, 238
Erasing in remote control 243
Integrated remote control 240
Rolling code programming 241
Gasoline see Fuel 258Gear range 385
Automatic transmission 159
Limiting 159
Shifting into optimal 158
Gear range limit
Canceling 158
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 289
Position 160
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission 45
Global
Locking 89
Unlocking 89
Global Positioning System (GPS) 385
Glove box 21, 221
Closing 221
Locking 221
Opening 221
Unlocking 221
Gloves (vehicle tool kit) 329
Good visibility 167
GPS 231, 385H
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote
control 240
Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 289
Hazard warning flasher 123
Switching off 124
Switching on 124
Head restraints 108
Headlamp cleaning system 258
Headlamps
Automatic control 120
Bi-Xenon 383
Cleaning 286
Cleaning system 170, 269, 379
Refilling washer fluid 269
Switching off 55
Switching on 49
Headliner
Cleaning 289
Heated steering wheel* 228

399 Index
Height adjustment
Head restraints 36
Steering wheel 39
Height adjustments
Vehicle level 211
High beam flasher 49, 123
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 315
Replacing bulbs 336
Switching on 123
High mounted brake lamp 337
Hood 260
Closing 261
Message in display 312
Opening 260
Hydroplaning 251
I
Identification labels
Certification label 362
Emission control label 362
Engine number 362
Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission
control system 362VIN (vehicle identification
number) 362
VIN, visible 362
Ignition 31
Immobilizer 82
Activating 82
Deactivating 82
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems 69
Installing 73
LATCH child seat mounts 74
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid 235
Inside rear view mirror
Antiglare 167
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 73
Wiper blades 342
Instrument cluster 21, 22, 126, 385
Cleaning 289
Coolant temperature gauge 127
Illumination 126Multifunction display 129
Outside temperature indicator 128
Selecting language 149
Instruments and controls see Cockpit 20
Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 242
Erasing memory 243
Hand-held transmitter 240
Operating 243
Rolling code programming 241
Interior illumination
Delayed switch-off 152
Interior lighting 124
Activating automatic control 124
Deactivating automatic control 125
Manual operation 125
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 40
J
Jump starting 351

402 Index
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking positions 117
Storing key dependent settings 117
Menus 131
AUDIO 134
Distronic* 142, 201
In control system 132, 133
Malfunction memory 144
NAVI 141
Settings menu 145
Standard display 134
Submenus 131
TEL* 139
Trip computer 143
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 148
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 168
Adjusting 40
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirror 167
Exterior rear view mirror 40Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 156
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 156
Interior rear view mirror 40
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 117
MON (Motor Octane Number) 258, 385
Mph or km/h in speedometer 148
Multicontour backrest* 111
Multifunction display 24, 129, 386
Selecting language 149
Standard display 133
Multifunction display messages
ABC 300
ABS 301
BAS 302
Brake fluid 305
Brake pads 305
Check engine 294
Coolant 306
Coolant level 306
Distronic* 302
Doors 309
Engine 294Engine oil level 310
Entry position 312
Hood 312
Key 312
Lamps 315
Parking brake 305
Selector lever 302
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 313
Tele Aid 318
Telephone* 319
Tires 321, 324
Trunk 319
Washer fluid 319
Multifunction steering wheel 24, 130,
386
Buttons 130
N
Navigation system
Operating 141
See separate COMAND operating in-
structions
Night security illumination 121
Nubuck leather upholstery
Cleaning 290

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