2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 instrument cluster

347 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display
Possible cause
Possible solution
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COOLANT
VISIT WORKSHOP
The cooling fan for the coolant is malfunc-
tioning.

Observe the coolant temperature display.

Have the fan replaced as soon as possi-
ble.
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CRUISE CONTROL
DRIVE TO WORKSHOP
Cruise control or Distronic* is malfunc-
tioning.

Have cruise control or Distronic*
checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
G
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
VISIT WORKSHOP
The instrument cluster display is malfunc-
tioning.

Continue driving with added caution.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
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DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
VISIT WORKSHOP
Certain electronic systems are unable to
relay information to the control system.
The following systems may have failed:

Coolant temperature display


Tachometer


Cruise control display

Have the electronic systems checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
J
DOOR OPEN
You are attempting to drive with one or
more doors open.

Close the doors.

421 Technical terms
Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine pro-
duced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (vis-
cosity) of the oil at different tempera-
tures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can tol-
erate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.
ESP
(E
lectronic S
tability Pr
ogram)
Improves vehicle handling and direc-
tional stability.ETD
(E
mergency T
ensioning D
evice)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the sys-
tem's threshold to tighten the seat
belts.
->SRS
FSS (Canada vehicles)
(F
lexible S
ervice S
ystem)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. FSS evaluates
engine temperature, oil level, vehicle
speed, engine speed, distance driven
and the time elapsed since your last
maintenance service, and calls for the
next maintenance service accordingly.
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.

425 Index
A
ABC 220, 419
Messages in display 337
Setting vehicle level 221
ABS 25, 80, 419
Malfunction indicator lamp 326
Messages in display 338
Warning lamp 326
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 172
Accessory weight 309
Accident
In case of 56
Activating
Air conditioner (cooling) 194
Air recirculation mode 190
Anti-theft alarm system 86
Central locking (control system) 161
Charcoal filter 192
Distance warning function* 217
Distronic* 213Easy-entry/exit feature 163
ESP 84
Exterior lamps 126
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 179
Front and rear fog lamp 126, 128
Hazard warning flasher 130
Headlamps 52
High beams 129
Ignition 34
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button 36
Immobilizer 59, 85
Limiting opening height of trunk
lid 162
Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and
CL 65 AMG 175
Rear window defroster 193
Residual heat 194
Seat heater 119, 120
Seat ventilation* 121
Tow-away alarm 87
Windshield wipers 54Adding
Coolant 280
Engine oil 278
Additional turn signals 374
Adjustable air vents, rear passenger
compartment 196
Adjusting 37
Air distribution 188
Air volume 189
Backrest tilt 38
Exterior rear view mirror 43
Folding forward front seat
backrests 40
Head restraint height 39
Head restraint tilt 39
Instrument cluster illumination 133
Interior rear view mirror 43
Lumbar support 117
Mirrors 43
Multicontour backrest* 117
Seat cushion depth 38, 117
Seat cushion tilt 38
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38

429 Index
Central locking
Automatic 110
From inside 111
Switch 111
Switching on/off (control
system) 161
Unlocking from inside 111
Central locking switch 111
Change of address or ownership 12
Changing
Key setting 162
Vehicle level 222
Changing CDs 144
Charcoal filter 192
Activating 192
Deactivating 192
Charging
Vehicle battery 387
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
lamp 328, 329Checking
Coolant level 279
Oil level 272, 274
Oil level via control system 275
Tire inflate pressure 272
Vehicle lighting 272
Checking the batteries
SmartKey 93
Child safety 72
Air bags 64
Infant and child restraint systems 68,
72
LATCH child seat mounts 77
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
window operation 78
Cigarette lighter 239Cleaning
Cup holder 322
Distronic* system sensor cover 320
Gear selector lever 322
Hard plastic trim items 322
Headlamps 178
Headliner and shelf below rear
window 322
Instrument cluster 322
Leather upholstery 323
Light alloy wheels 322
Nubuck leather upholstery 323
Parktronic* system sensor 320
Plastic and rubber parts 323
Seat belts 322
Steering wheel 322
Upholstery 323
Windows 321
Windshield 55
Wiper blades 320
Wood trims 323
Cleaning tires 285

430 IndexClock 25
Closing
Cup holder 237
Glove box 232
Hood 274
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 202
Side windows 198, 199
Trunk 103
Windows 197
Closing from the inside*
Trunk 103
Closing in an emergency
Tilt/sliding sunroof 370
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof
In an emergency 370
Cockpit 22, 420
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 420
Cold tire inflation pressure 309
COMAND 420
COMAND see separate operating instruc-
tionsCombination switch 129
High beam 52
High beam flasher 129
Turn signals 53
Windshield wipers 54
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 267
Control system 136, 420
AUDIO menu 141
Checking oil level 275
Convenience submenu 162
Display digital speedometer 141
Distronic* menu 149
Functions 138, 140
Instrument cluster submenu 156
Lighting submenu 157
Menus 139, 140
Multifunction display 136
Multifunction steering wheel 137
NAVI menu 148
Settings menu 153
Standard display menu 141
Submenus 138, 140TEL* menu 146
Trip computer menu 150
Vehicle status message memory
menu 152
Vehicle submenu 161
Convenience submenu 162
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature 163
Setting automatic locking 161
Setting fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors 164
Setting Key-dependency 162
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 164
Coolant 279
Adding 280
Checking level 279
Messages in display 344, 345
Temperature 269
Temperature gauge 134
Warning lamp 345
Coolant level 271
Checking 279
Coolant temperature gauge 25

437 Index
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems 72
Installing 76
LATCH child seat mounts 77
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 246
Inside rear view mirror
Auto-dimming 178
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 76
Wiper blades 380
Instrument cluster 23, 24, 133, 421
Cleaning 322
Coolant temperature gauge 134
Illumination 133
Multifunction display 136
Outside temperature indicator 135
Selecting language 157
Instruments and controls see Cockpit 22Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 254
Erasing memory 255
Hand-held transmitter 252
Operating 255
Rolling code programming 253
Interior illumination
Delayed switch-off 160
Interior lighting 130
Activating automatic control 130
Deactivating automatic control 131
Manual operation 131
Reading lamps 131
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 43
J
Jump starting 389K
Key, mechanical 367
Key, SmartKey
Loss of 94
Remote control 90
Restoring to factory setting 93
Starting the engine 48
Turning off the engine 59
Unlocking with 32
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Remote control 94
Key, SmartKey, SmartKey with KEY-
LESS-GO*
Replacing the battery 371
Key-dependency memory
Settings 162
KEYLESS-GO* 421
Activating ignition with 36
Locking the vehicle 99
Messages in display 350
Starting the engine 49
Turning off engine 59

438 IndexKeys 90
Kickdown 172, 421
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 156
Kilopascal 310
Km/h or mph in speedometer 156
L
Lamp bulbs, exterior 373
Lamps, exterior
Front 374
Light sensor 353
Messages in display 353
Rear 374
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 326
Air bag Off 67
Air bag off indicator lamp 74
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 98
Battery (SmartKey) 92
Brakes 327CHECK ENGINE 328, 329
Coolant 344
Distronic* 210, 216
Engine diagnostics 328, 329
ESP 330, 331
Front passenger front air bag off 334
Fuel reserve 329
Instrument cluster 326–329,
331–333, 358–??
Seat belts telltale 331
Service indicator 315
SRS 63
Tow-away alarm 88
Turn signals 25
Language
Multifunction display 157
Setting 157
LATCH child seat anchors 77
LATCH child seat mounts 77
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 401
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 323Lever
For cruise control 212
License plate lamps
Replacing bulbs 374, 378
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 322
Light sensor 353
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 239
Lighting 125
Automatic headlamp mode 126
Combination switch 129
Courtesy lighting 132
Daytime running lamp mode 127
Door entry lamps 132
Exterior lamp switch 125
Front fog lamps 128
High beam flasher 129
High beams 129
Instrument cluster illumination 133

443 Index
Phone book*
Loading 147
Quick search 147
Phone number*
Dialing 147
Redialing 148
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 323
Poly-V-belt drive 422
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 123
Positions (Memory function*)
Storing into memory 123
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 298
Power assistance 259
Power closing assist for doors and trunk
lid 110
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 39
Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Adjusting seat cushion depth 38
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38Adjusting seat height 38
Folding forward front seat
backrests 40
Front seat head restraints 114
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 202
Closing 202
Messages in display 356
Opening 202
Power train 423
Power window
Blocking of rear window operation 78
Opening and closing 197
Power windows
Synchronizing 199
Power-wash 318
Practical hints
First aid kit 365
Fuses 394
Lamp in center console 334
Lamps in instrument cluster 326
Vehicle status messages in the multi-
function display 335
Vehicle tool kit 365Problems
While driving 56
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 310
Program mode selector switch 423
Proper use of the vehicle 16
PSI 310
PULSE function (Massage function) 118
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 147
R
Radio
Selecting satellite radio*
stations 142
Selecting stations 142
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 267
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 151