2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55AMG seat memory

112 Controls in detailSeatsLumbar region support
Press k or j on rocker
switch4.
This selects the air cushion you wish to
adjust.

Press æ or ç on rocker
switch4.
The air cushion inflates or deflates.Side bolsters adjustment

Adjust the side bolsters so that they
provide good lateral support using
switch 2.Massage function (PULSE)
You can reduce muscle tension during long
trips by periodically using the massage
function.

Press button3.
The indicator lamp on button3 comes
on. The air cushions in the lumbar re-
gion inflate and deflate rhythmically.
iWhen the engine is turned off, the last
cushion setting is retained in memory,
and the cushion is automatically ad-
justed to this setting when the engine
is restarted.
iThe massage function switches off au-
tomatically after approximately eight
minutes. The indicator lamp extinguish-
es.

116 Controls in detailMemory function
Memory function
You can store up to three different settings
per SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*.
The following settings are saved for each
stored position:

Driver’s seat and seat backrest posi-
tion


Settings for multicontour seat*


Steering wheel position


Exterior rear view mirror position


Automatic climate control
These key-dependent memory settings
can be deactivated if desired
(
page 154).The memory button and stored position
switch are located on the door.
1Stored position button
2Memory button

Make sure the ignition is switched on
or the relevant door is open and the
SmartKey is inserted in the starter
switch.
!Prior to operating the vehicle, the driv-
er should check and adjust the seat
height, seat position fore and aft, and
seat backrest angle if necessary, to en-
sure adequate control, reach and com-
fort. The head restraint should also be
adjusted for proper height. See also the
section on airbags (
page 61) for
proper seat positioning.
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to
ensure adequate control, reach, opera-
tion and comfort. Both the inside and
outside rear view mirrors should be ad-
justed for adequate rear vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small
children should be seated in a properly
secured restraint system that complies
with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 210.2.
Warning!
G
Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function
while driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.

117 Controls in detail
Memory function
Storing positions into memory
Adjust the seats, steering wheel and
exterior mirrors to the desired position
(page 34).

Press memory button2.

Release memory button2 and push
one of the position buttons1 within
three seconds.
All the settings are stored with the se-
lected position.
Recalling positions from memory
Press and hold one of the position
buttons1 until the seat, steering
wheel and exterior mirrors have fully
moved to the stored positions.Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position
For easier parking, you can adjust the pas-
senger-side exterior rear view mirror so
that you can see the right rear wheel as
soon as you engage reverse gearR.
For information on activating the parking
position, see “Setting parking position for
exterior rear view mirror” (
page 156).
iReleasing the button immediately
stops movement to the stored posi-
tions.Warning!
G
Do not operate the power seats using the
memory button if the seat backrest is in an
extremely reclined position. Doing so could
cause damage to front or rear seats.
First move seat backrest to an upright posi-
tion.
iYou can store a parking position for the
passenger-side exterior rear view mir-
ror for each SmartKey or SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO*.

155 Controls in detail
Control system
After entering the vehicle, the steering
wheel and seat will move into the position
stored in memory when:

the driver’s door is closed


you put the SmartKey in the starter
switch or press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button*


press and hold the appropriate stored
position button on the memory switch
(page 116).

Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to
the
CONVENIENCE
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
EASY-ENTRY FEATURE ACTIVATE
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Pressæ orç to change the
easy-entry / exit setting.
The following settings are available for the
easy-entry / exit feature:
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry / exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and / or serious personal injury.
iTo cancel seat / steering wheel move-
ment, do one of the following:

Press seat adjustment switch
(page 35)


Move the steering column stalk
(page 39)


Press the memory button
(page 116)
OFF
The easy-entry / exit
feature is deactivat-
ed.
STEER. COL.
Only the steering
column is moved.
ST. COL + SEAT
Both the steering
column and the seat
are moved.

385 Technical terms
FSS
(F
lexible S
ervice S
ystem)
Service indicator in the multifunction
display that informs the driver when
the next vehicle maintenance service is
due.
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the selector lever.
GPS
(G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs DVD digital maps for
navigation.Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer,
engine temperature and fuel gauge.
KEYLESS-GO*
System for entering and operating the
vehicle without the use of a SmartKey.
Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehi-
cle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.
Line of fall
The direct line that an object moves
downhill when influenced by the force
of gravity alone. Lock button
Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the lock button down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.
Memory function
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and exterior mirror posi-
tions for each SmartKey or SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO*.
MON
(M
otor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline's
ability to resist undesired detonation
(knocking). The average of both the
MON (Motor Octane Number) and
->RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

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

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

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