2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 trip computer

Contents
Control system .................................. 129
Multifunction display .................... 129
Multifunction steering wheel ........ 130
Menus .......................................... 132
Standard display menu ................ 134
AUDIO menu ................................ 134
CD changer operating mode ........ 137
TEL menu* ................................... 139
NAVI menu ................................... 141
Distronic* menu........................... 142
Trip computer menu..................... 143
Malfunction memory menu .......... 144
Settings menu .............................. 145
Automatic transmission ..................... 157
One-touch gearshifting................. 158
Gear ranges ................................. 159
Gear selector lever position ......... 160
Steering wheel gearshift control
(Speedshift) CL 55 AMG............... 161
Program mode selector switch..... 163
Accelerator position ..................... 163
Manual shift program CL 55 AMG 164
Emergency operation
(Limp home mode) ....................... 166Good visibility ..................................... 167
Rear view mirror ........................... 167
Electrically folding exterior rear
view mirrors .................................. 169
Windshield wipers ......................... 170
Headlamp cleaning system ........... 170
Sun visors ..................................... 171
Rear window sunshade* ............... 172
Automatic climate control .................. 173
Setting the temperature................ 176
Adjusting air distribution............... 177
Adjusting air volume ..................... 178
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 179
Defrosting ..................................... 179
Air recirculation mode .................. 179
Charcoal filter ............................... 181
Rear window defroster .................. 182
Deactivating the climate
control system .............................. 182
Air conditioning............................. 183
Residual heat and ventilation ........ 183
Ventilated storage compartment
(except CL 55 AMG)...................... 184
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 185Power windows .................................. 186
Opening and closing the windows 186
Synchronizing the power windows 190
Sliding / pop-up roof ........................... 191
Opening and closing the
sliding /pop-up roof ...................... 191
Synchronizing the sliding /
pop-up roof................................... 194
Driving systems .................................. 195
Cruise control ............................... 195
Distronic* ..................................... 198
Active Body Control (ABC) ............ 210
Parktronic system*
(Parking assist) ............................. 214
Loading .............................................. 219
Roof rack* .................................... 219
Loading instructions ..................... 219
Cargo tie-down hooks ................... 220

133 Controls in detail
Control system
Menus, submenus and functions
Menu1
Standard dis-
play
Menu2
AUDIO
Menu3
Telephone*
Menu4
NAVI
Menu5
Distronic*
Menu6
Trip computer
Menu7
Malfunction
memory
Menu8
Settings
Commands / submenusCall up FSS
Select radio
station
Load phone
book
Activate
route guid-
ance
Call up set-
tings
Fuel consumption
statistics after
start
Call up malfunc-
tion messages
Reset to factory
settings
Check tire
pressure*
Select satel-
lite radio* sta-
tion (USA only)
Search for
name in
phone book
Fuel consumption
statistics since
the last reset
Instrument clus-
ter submenu
Check engine
oil level
Operate CD
player
Select
number last
dialed
Call up range
Lighting sub-
menu
Digital speed-
ometer
Operate
cassette play-
er
Vehicle sub-
menuConvenience
submenu

143 Controls in detail
Control system
Trip computer menu
Use the trip computer menu to call up sta-
tistical data on your vehicle. The following
information is available:
Fuel consumption statistics after start
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
Trip computer menu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
AFTER START
.1Distance driven since start
2Time elapsed since start
3Average fuel consumption since start
4Average speed since startFuel consumption since last reset

Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
Trip computer menu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
AFTER RESET
.
1Distance driven since last reset
2Time elapsed since last reset
3Average fuel consumption since last re-
set
4Average speed since last reset
Function
Page
Fuel consumption statistics after
start
143
Fuel consumption statistics
since last reset
143
Resetting fuel consumption sta-
tistics
144
Call up range (distance to empty)
144
iThe
AFTER START
display will flash until
a distance of approximately 1 mile
(1.6 km) has been covered or two min-
utes have elapsed since the engine was
restarted. During this period, you can
incorporate the values for the previous
journey by pressing the reset button on
the instrument cluster (
page 22).
If the reset button is not pressed, the
AFTER START
values are set to
0.

144 Controls in detailControl systemResetting fuel consumption statistics
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
trip computer menu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see the reading that you want
to reset in the display.

Press and hold the reset button on the
instrument cluster (
page 22) until
the value is reset to 0.Call up range (distance to empty)

Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
Trip computer menu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
RANGE
.
In the display you will see the calculat-
ed range based on the current fuel tank
level.
Malfunction memory menu
Use the malfunction memory menu to scan
malfunction and warning messages that
may be stored in the system. The informa-
tion shown in the display depends on
whether malfunctions have actually oc-
curred.Warning!
G
Malfunction and warning messages are only
indicated for certain systems and are inten-
tionally not very detailed. The malfunction
and warning messages are simply a remind-
er with respect to the operation of certain
systems and do not replace the owner’s
and / or driver’s responsibility to maintain
the vehicle’s operating safety by having all
required maintenance and safety checks
performed on the vehicle and by bringing
the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center to address the malfunction and
warning messages (
page 299).

394 Index
NAVI menu 141
Settings menu 145
Standard display menu 134
Submenus 131, 133
TEL* menu 139
Trip computer menu 143
Vehicle submenu 153
Convenience submenu 154
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature 154
Setting automatic locking 153
Setting fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors 156
Setting Key-dependency 154
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 156
Coolant 266
Adding 267
Checking level 266
Messages in display 306
Temperature 256
Temperature gauge 127
Warning lamp 306Coolant level 258
Checking 266
Coolant temperature gauge 23
Courtesy lighting 125
Cruise control 195, 384
Canceling 196
Driving downhill 196
Driving uphill 196
Fine adjustment 197
Lever 202
Saving current speed 196
Setting speeds 197
Cruise control lever 195
Cup holder
Cleaning 289
Closing 226
In front seat armrest 224
In rear seat armrest 225
Opening 226
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 383D
Daytime running lamp mode 121
Setting 150
Deactivating
Air conditioner (cooling) 183
Air recirculation mode 180
Alarm 83
Anti-theft alarm system 83
Automatic climate control 182
Central locking (control system) 153
Cruise control 196
Defrost 179
Distance warning function* 207
Distronic* 205
Engine with KEYLESS-GO* 56
Engine with the key 55
ESP 80
Exterior lamps 120
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 55
Immobilizer 82
Interior illumination delayed
switch-off 152

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

410 IndexTar stains 285
Tele Aid 230
Emergency calls 232
Information 235
Initiating an emergency call
manually 233
Messages in display 318
Remote door unlock 237
Roadside Assistance 234
Stolen vehicle tracking services 238
System self-check 231
Upgrade signals 236
Tele Aid System 387
Telematics* 387
Telephone* 24, 229
Answering a call 140
Dialing a number from the phone
book 140
Ending a call 140
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 140
Messages in display 319
Operating 139
Redialing 141Temperature
Display mode 148
Setting interior temperature 176
Setting units in display 148
Tires 272
Tie-down hooks (Trunk) 220
Tightening torque 387
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 347
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 259, 271
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire speed rating 251, 387
Tire traction 251
Tires 270, 380
Direction of rotation 271
Driving instructions 250
Messages in display 321, 324
Retreads 270
Service life 271
Temperature 272
Tire pressure monitor indicator
lamp* 296
Tread depth 280Wear pattern 279
Winter 280
Tools 329
Tow-away alarm 25, 84
Arming 84
Disarming 84
Disarming for transport 84
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 329
Installing 355
Towing the vehicle 353
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 238
Traction 163, 387
Transmission see Automatic
transmission 266
Tread depth (tires) 280
Trip computer 143
Trip odometer
Resetting 127
Trunk
Closing 98
Lock button 95
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 95
Locking separately 104