2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 heater

ContentsUseful features .................................. 221
Storage compartments................. 221
Ashtrays ....................................... 227
Cigarette lighter ........................... 228
Heated steering wheel* ............... 228
Telephone*................................... 229
Tele Aid ........................................ 230
Garage door opener ..................... 238
Infrared reflecting windshield ....... 244
Operation........................................ 245
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 246
Driving instructions............................ 247
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 247
Drinking and driving ..................... 247
Pedals .......................................... 247
Power assistance ......................... 247
Brakes .......................................... 248
Driving off .................................... 249
Parking ......................................... 249
Tires ............................................. 250
Hydroplaning ................................ 251
Tire traction.................................. 251
Tire speed rating .......................... 251
Winter driving instructions ........... 252
Standing water ............................. 253
Passenger compartment .............. 254
Driving abroad.............................. 254
Control and operation of radio
transmitters ................................. 254
Catalytic converter ....................... 255
Emission control .......................... 255
Coolant temperature .................... 256At the gas station .............................. 257
Refueling ...................................... 257
Check regularly and before a
long trip ....................................... 258
Engine compartment ......................... 260
Hood ............................................ 260
Engine oil ..................................... 261
Transmission fluid level................ 266
Active Body Control (ABC)
fluid level ..................................... 266
Coolant ........................................ 266
Battery ......................................... 268
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system........... 269
Tires and wheels................................ 270
Important guidelines .................... 270
Life of tires................................... 271
Direction of rotation..................... 271
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 271
Rotating wheels ........................... 279
Winter driving .................................... 280
Winter tires .................................. 280
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 281
Snow chains................................. 281

113 Controls in detailSeats
Seat heating
Vehicles without seat ventilation*
The switch is located on the door.
1Normal heating
2Rapid heating
Switch on ignition.
Switching on seat heating

Press switch1.
A red indicator lamp above the switch
comes on. Switching off seat heating

Press switch1 again.
Switching on rapid seat heating

Press switch2.
Both red indicator lamps above the
switch come on. Switching off rapid seat heating

Press switch2 again.
iThe seat heating will be automatically
switched off after approximately
30 minutes. iThe system switches over to normal
heating mode after approximately
five minutes. Only the right-hand indi-
cator lamp remains lit.
!If one or both of the lamps on the seat
heater switch are flashing, there is in-
sufficient voltage available since too
many electrical consumers are turned
on. The seat heating switches off auto-
matically.
The seat heater will switch back on
again automatically as soon as suffi-
cient voltage is available.

281 Operation
Winter driving
Block heater (Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block heat-
er.
The electrical cable may be installed at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Snow chains
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow-covered roads at speeds not to
exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains
as soon as possible when driving on roads
without snow.Please observe the following guidelines
when using snow chains:


Use of snow chains is not permissible
with all wheel/tire combinations.


Snow chains should only be used on
the rear wheels. Follow the manufac-
turer's mounting instructions.


Only use snow chains that are ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz. Your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.


Use of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check
local and state laws before installing
snow chains.
iWhen using snow chains, the vehicle
should only be driven at vehicle
height 1 (
page 211).
iWhen driving with snow chains, you
may wish to deactivate the ESP
(page 80) before setting the vehicle
in motion. This will improve the
vehicle‘s traction.
!Do not use snow chains with tire sizes
245 / 45 R18 on 8½J x 18 rim and
265 / 40 R18 in general (
page 365).
Do not use snow chains on tires
mounted on AMG rims.

389 Index
A
ABC 210, 383
Messages in display 300
Setting vehicle level 211
ABS 23, 77, 383
Malfunction indicator lamp 292
Messages in display 301
Warning lamp 292
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 163
Accident
In case of 52
Activating
Air conditioner (cooling) 183
Air recirculation mode 179
Anti-theft alarm system 83
Central locking (control system) 153
Charcoal filter 181
Distance warning function* 207
Distronic* 203
Easy-entry/exit feature 154
ESP 81
Exterior headlamps 49
Exterior lamps 120Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 168
Front and rear fog lamp 121, 122
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 49
High beams 123
Ignition 31
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button 33
Immobilizer 55, 82
Limiting opening height of
trunk lid 153
Rear window defroster 182
Residual heat 183
Seat heater 113, 114
Seat ventilation* 115
Tow-away alarm 84
Windshield wipers 50
Activating steering wheel gearshift control
Downshifting 162, 165
Upshifting 162, 165
Adding
Coolant 267
Engine oil 265Additional turn signals 336
Adjustable air vents, rear passenger
compartment 185
Adjusting 34
Air distribution 177
Air volume 178
Backrest tilt 35
Exterior rear view mirror 40
Folding forward front seat
backrests 37
Head restraint height 36
Head restraint tilt 36
Instrument cluster illumination 126
Interior rear view mirror 40
Lumbar support 111
Mirrors 40
Multicontour backrest* 111
Seat cushion depth 35, 111
Seat cushion tilt 35
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Seat height 35
Seat in the lumbar region 112
Seat in the shoulder region 111
Seats 34

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

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

406 IndexResidual ventilation 183
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 386
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 69, 73
Rims and Tires 365
Roadside Assistance
Tele Aid 234
Roadside assistance 12
Rolling code programming 241
RON (Research Octane Number) 258,
387
Roof rack 219
Rotating wheels 279
Rubber parts
Cleaning 290
S
Safety
Occupant 60
Safety belts see Seat belts 42
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 77
Saving current speed 196Screwdriver (vehicle tool kit) 329
Seat
Heating 113
Seat belt force limiter 68
Seat belts 66
Cleaning 289
Fastening 42
Proper use of 44, 67
Safety guidelines 64
Warning lamp 296
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 111
Seat heater
Switching off 113
Switching on 113
Seat ventilation*
Switching off 115
Switching on 115
Seats 107
Adjusting 34
Adjusting lumbar support 112
Adjusting shoulder support 111
Easy entry/exit feature 107
Massage function 112
Multicontour backrest* 111Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down hooks 220
Selector lever
Message in display 302
Position (automatic
transmission) 157
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 72
Tele Aid 231
Service
Calling up the service indicator 283
Major service (Service B) 282
Minor service (Service A) 282
Overdue 282
Types 282
When due 282
Service (maintenance) 282
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 282
Calling up 283
Clearing 282, 283
Service life (tires) 271
Service System see FSS 282

413 Index
Wheel change
Tightening torque 347
Wheels
Rotating 279
Tires and wheels 270
Window curtain airbags 65
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Refilling washer fluid 269
Replacing wiper blades 341
Washer fluid 269, 379
Windshield washer 258
Windshield washer fluid
Message in display 319
Refilling 269, 379
Wiping with 51
Windshield wipers 50, 170
Fast wiper speed 50
Intermittent wiping 50
Replacing wiper blades 341
Single wipe 51
Switching on 50
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 51Winter driving 280
Block heater (Canada only) 281
Snow chains 281
Tires 280
Transmission program mode 163,
164
Winter driving instructions 252
Winter tires 280
Wiper blades
Cleaning 287
Installing 342
Removing 341
Replacing 341
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 51
Interval 50
With windshield washer fluid 51
Wood trims
Cleaning 290X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 383