2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 Owner's Manual

216 Controls in detailDriving systemsWarning indicators
Visual signals indicate to the driver the rel-
ative distance between the sensors and an
obstacle. The warning indicators for the
front area are located above the left air
vents and center air vents in the dash-
board (
page 20). The warning indicator
for the rear area is integrated in the rear
trim.
1Left front area warning indicator1Right front area warning indicator
Each warning indicator is divided into six
yellow and two red segments for either
side of the vehicle. The Parktronic system
is ready when the border around the indi-
cator is illuminated.The position of the gear selector lever de-
termines which warning indicators will be
activated.
Gear selector
lever position
Warning indicator
D
Front area activated
R or N
Rear and front area
activated
P
Neither activated

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Driving systems
As your vehicle approaches an object, one
or more segments will come on, depending
on the distance between your vehicle and
the object. When the eighth segment
comes on, you have reached the minimum
distance.

Front area: An intermittent acoustic
warning will sound as the first red seg-
ment comes on and a constant acous-
tic warning, both lasting a maximum of
three seconds, will sound for the eighth
segment, i.e. the second red segment.
The signal is canceled when the gear
selector lever is placed in position P.


Rear area: An intermittent acoustic
warning will sound as the first red seg-
ment comes on and a constant acous-
tic warning, both lasting a maximum of
three seconds, will sound for the eighth
segment, i.e. the second red segment.
The signal is canceled when the gear
selector lever is placed in position D
orP.Switching the Parktronic system
on / off
You can switch off the Parktronic system
manually.
The Parktronic switch is located in the up-
per section of the center console.
1Parktronic on / off
2Indicator lampSwitching off the Parktronic system

Press switch 1.
Indicator lamp 2 comes on.
Switching on the Parktronic system

Press switch 1 again.
Indicator lamp 2 goes out.

218 Controls in detailDriving systemsParktronic malfunction
There is a malfunction in the Parktronic
system if the red segments of the Park-
tronic warning indicator come on and a
warning sounds. The Parktronic system
will switch itself off after 30 seconds and
the indicator lamp on the Parktronic switch
comes on.
Have the Parktronic system checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.If only the red segments of the Parktronic
warning indicator come on and no warning
sounds, then the sensors of the Parktronic
system are dirty or malfunctioning. Mal-
function may also be caused by interfer-
ence from other radio or ultrasonic signals.
The Parktronic system will switch itself off
after 20 seconds.

Clean Parktronic system sensors
(page 287).

Switch on ignition.
or

Check Parktronic operation at another
location to rule out interference from
outside radio or ultrasonic signals.

219 Controls in detail
Loading
Loading
Roof rack* Preparing roof rack installation

Open trim at the trim strips in the roof.

Secure the roof rack according to man-
ufacturer’s instructions for installation.
Loading instructions
The total load weight including vehicle oc-
cupants and luggage/cargo should not ex-
ceed the vehicle capacity weight as
indicated on the corresponding label locat-
ed on the driver’s door pillar.
Warning!
G
Use only roof racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to
avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow manu-
facturer’s installation instructions.
!Load the roof rack in such a way that
the vehicle cannot be damaged while
driving.
Make sure

you can fully raise the sliding /
pop-up roof


you can fully open the trunk

220 Controls in detailLoading
Cargo tie-down hooks
Six hooks are located in the trunk.
Carefully secure cargo by applying
even load on all hooks with rope of suf-
ficient strength to hold down the cargo.
Warning!
G
Always fasten items being carried as secure-
ly as possible.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle and can cause in-
jury to vehicle occupants unless the items
are securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when transporting cargo. Put luggage or car-
go in the trunk if possible. Do not pile lug-
gage or cargo higher than the seat backs.
Do not place anything on the rear-window
shelf.
Never drive vehicle with trunk open. Deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter ve-
hicle interior resulting in unconsciousness
and death.

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Useful features
Useful features
Storage compartments Glove box
1Unlocked
2Locked
3Glove box lid release
Locking the glove box

Insert the mechanical key
(page 331) into the glove box lock.

Turn the mechanical key to
position2.Unlocking the glove box

Insert the mechanical key
(page 331) into the glove box lock.

Turn the mechanical key to
position1.
Opening the glove box

Press button3.
The glove box lid opens downward.
Closing the glove box

Push lid up to close.
Warning!
G
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when stowing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
gage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not
pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat
backs.
Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy
objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
an accident.

222 Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartment in the glove box
A storage compartment is located in the
cover of the glove box. It can be used to
store check cards, pens, a flashlight, etc.
1Storage compartment in glove box
Lightly press the marking on the lid of
storage compartment1.
The lid opens upward.Storage compartment in front of arm-
rest
1Storage compartment
Opening
The compartment contains a cup holder
(
page 224).

Lightly touch cover plate1.
The cover opens automatically.
Closing

Lightly push the cover plate1 up until
it engages in lock.Storage compartment below the front
armrest
The storage compartment below the front
armrest is illuminated with the exterior
lamps switched on.
The buttons are located under the cushion
of the armrest.
1Button to open storage compartment
(except CL 55 AMG)
2Button to open storage tray and tele-
phone holder*

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Useful features
Opening storage compartment
(except CL 55 AMG)
Press button1 and lift the armrest.Opening storage tray and telephone
holder*
The tray contains a coin holder.

Press button2 and lift up the armrest.Storage compartment between rear
seats
1Cover
Opening

Slide cover1 rearward.
Closing

Slide cover1 forward.
iThe storage compartment can be heat-
ed or cooled.
The compartment can get very warm
due to its confined space. When storing
heat-sensitive objects in the compart-
ment, close the air vent (
page 184)
while heating the passenger compart-
ment.
!Do not obstruct the air vent in the stor-
age compartment.
!Do not let bank cards, credit cards or
other cards with a magnetic strip come
near the storage tray as a magnet built
into the tray could erase or change the
information on the card.