2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55AMG phone

420 Technical termsCAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.
COMAND
(C
ockpit M
anagement and D
ata Sys-
tem)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and navi-
gation system, as well as other optional
equipment (CD changer, telephone,
etc.).Control system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to ad-
just settings.
Cruise control
Driving convenience system that auto-
matically maintains the vehicle speed
set by the driver.Distronic*
A driving convenience cruise control
system which helps the driver maintain
a pre-selected speed:


If there is no vehicle directly ahead,
the system operates in the same
way as conventional ->cruise con-
trol.


If a slower moving vehicle is ahead,
Distronic will reduce your vehicle
speed to the extent permitted by re-
duced throttle and up to 20% brak-
ing power to maintain the preset
minimum following distance.

424 Technical termsTele Aid System
(T
elematic A
larm I
dentification on D
e-
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-
tivated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
vided that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not dam-
aged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.
Telematics
A combination of the terms “telecom-
munications” and “informatics”.
Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.Tire speed rating
Part of tire designation; indicates the
speed range for which a tire is ap-
proved.
Traction
Force exerted by the vehicle on the
road via the tires.
VIN
(V
ehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.
Voice control system*
Voice control system for car phones,
portable cell phones and audio sys-
tems (radio, CD, etc.).

431 Index
Courtesy lighting 132
Cruise control 205, 420
Canceling 206
Driving downhill 206
Driving uphill 206
Fine adjustment 207
Lever 212
Setting current speed 206
Setting to last stored speed ("Resume"
function) 207
Cruise control lever 205
Cup holder
Cleaning 322
Closing 237
In front seat armrest 235
In rear seat armrest 237
Opening 237
Curb weight 309
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 419D
Daytime running lamp mode 127
Setting 158
Deactivating
Air conditioner (cooling) 194
Air recirculation mode 191
Alarm 86
Anti-theft alarm system 86
Automatic climate control 193
Central locking (control system) 161
Defrost 190
Distance warning function* 217
Distronic* 215
Engine with KEYLESS-GO* 59
Engine with the key 59
ESP 83
Exterior lamps 126
Hazard warning flasher 130
Headlamps 59
Immobilizer 85Interior illumination delayed
switch-off 160
Limiting opening height of trunk
lid 162
Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and
CL 65 AMG 177
Rear window defroster 193
Residual heat 195
Seat heater 119, 120
Seat ventilation* 121
Tow-away alarm 87
Deceleration
With Distronic* 211
Deep water see Standing water 266
Defrosting 190
Delayed switch-off
Interior illumination 160
Department of Transportation see DOT
Dialing
A number (telephone) 147
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while
driving 56
Digital clock 25

433 Index
Doors
Message in display 347
Opening from inside vehicle 100
Opening from outside 92, 97
DOT 309
Downhill driving
Cruise control 206
Downshifting 167
Drink holder see Cup holder 235
Drinking and driving 259
Driving
Abroad 267
General instructions 45, 259
Hydroplaning 263
In winter 265
Problems 56
Safety systems 80
Through standing water 266
With Distronic* 217
Driving abroad 267
Driving instructions 259Driving off 262
Driving safety systems
ABS 80
BAS 81
ESP 82
Driving systems 205
ABC 220
Cruise control 205
Distronic* 208
Driving safety systems 80
Parktronic system* 224
Vehicle level control 221
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 112
Activating 163
Electrical fuses 394
Electrical system 409
Electrically folding exterior rear view
mirrors 180
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 82,
421Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 244
With Tele Aid 243
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 177
Emergency operations
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof 370
Locking the vehicle 368
Opening tilt/sliding sunroof 370
Remote door unlock 249
Unlocking the vehicle 367
Emergency tensioning device see
ETD 71, 421
Emission control 268
Emission control information label 400
Ending
A call (telephone) 147
Engine 402
Compartment 273
Message in display 328, 329
Starting 48
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 49
Starting with the key 48
Turning off with the key 59

436 IndexGloves (vehicle tool kit) 365
Good visibility 178
GPS 242, 421
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 309
GVWR 310
H
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote
control 252
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 322
Hazard warning flasher 129
Switching off 130
Switching on 130
Head restraints 114
Headlamp cleaning system 271Headlamps
Automatic control 126
Bi-Xenon 419
Cleaning 319
Cleaning system 178, 282, 418
Refilling washer fluid 282
Switching off 59
Switching on 52
Headliner
Cleaning 322
Heated steering wheel* 240
Height adjustment
Head restraints 39
Steering wheel 42
Height adjustments
Vehicle level 221
High beam 52
High beam flasher 129
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 352
Replacing bulbs 374
Switching on 129High mounted brake lamp 374
High-performance brake system (CL 65
AMG only) 261
Hood 273
Closing 274
Message in display 350
Opening 273
Hydroplaning 263
I
Identification labels
Certification label 400
Emission control information
label 400
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 400
VIN (vehicle identification
number) 400
Ignition 34, 36
Switching on 34
Immobilizer 85
Activating 85
Deactivating 85

440 IndexManual shift program CL 55 AMG and CL
65 AMG
Activating 175
Automatic transmission 175
Deactivating 177
Massage function 118
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 190
Maximum inflation pressure 310
Maximum load rating 310
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 310
Mechanical key 367
Memory function 122, 422
Recalling positions from
memory 123
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 123
Storing key dependent settings 123
Menus 138
AUDIO 141
Distronic* 149, 211
In control system 139, 140NAVI 148
Settings menu 153
Standard display 141
Submenus 138
TEL* 146
Trip computer 150
Vehicle status message memory 152
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 156
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 179
Adjusting 43
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirror 178
Exterior rear view mirror 43
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 164
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 164
Interior rear view mirror 43
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 123MON (Motor Octane Number) 271, 422
MP3-CD operation
Selecting tracks 143
Mph or km/h in speedometer 156
Multicontour backrest* 117
Multifunction display 136, 422
Selecting language 157
Standard display 140
Multifunction display messages
ABC 337
ABS 338
BAS 339
Brake fluid 343
Brake pads 343
Check engine 328, 329
Coolant 345
Coolant level 344
Distronic* 339
Doors 347
Engine 328, 329

441 Index
Engine oil level 348
Entry position 350
Hood 350
Lamps 353
Parking brake 341
Selector lever 341
SmartKey 350
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 350
Tele Aid 356
TeleAid 356
Telephone* 356
Tires 358, ??–364
Trunk 357
Washer fluid 357
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 137,
422
Buttons 137
N
Navigation system
Operating 148
See separate COMAND operating in-
structionsNight security illumination 127
Normal occupant weight 310
Nubuck leather upholstery
Cleaning 323
O
Occupant distribution 310
Occupant safety 62
Air bags 63
Children and air bags 64
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belt 45
Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH child seat mounts 77
Seat belts 45, 66
Oil
Adding 278
Consumption 274
Dipstick 274
Filler neck 278, 279
Viscosity 421Oil level
Checking 272
Oil level via control system
Checking 275
One-touch gearshifting 167
Canceling gear range limit 167
Downshifting 167
Upshifting 167
Opening
Ashtray 238
Cup holder 237
Doors from the inside 100
Fuel filler flap 270
Fuel filler flap manually 369
Glove box 232
Hood 273
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 202
Side windows 198
Storage compartment in the center
console 234
Storage compartments in the
armrest 234

442 Index
Tilt/sliding sunroof
In an emergency 370
Trunk 101
Trunk lid from the inside 102
Trunk with SmartKey 93
Windows 197
Opening in an emergency
Tilt/sliding sunroof 370
Operating
COMAND see separate operating in-
structions
Garage door opener 255
Integrated remote control 255
Navigation system 148
Radio 142
Radio transmitters 267
Telephone* 146
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operating safety 16
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 319Outside temperature indicator 135
Overdue maintenance service 316
Overhead control panel 29
Garage door opener 29
Reading lamp 29
Rear view mirror 29
Tele Aid button 29
Overspeed range 422
P
Paintwork 318
Panic alarm 79
Panic button on SmartKey 79
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 237
Parcel net in trunk 238
Parking 57, 262
Parking assist
Parktronic system* 224
Parking brake 50, 58
Message in display 341
Releasing 50Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 374, 377
Switching on 125
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 123, 164,
179
Parktronic system* 224, 422
Parktronic*
Cleaning sensors 320
Malfunctioning 228
Warning indicators 226
Parts service 398
Passenger compartment 267
Fuse box in 395
Interior lighting 130
Interior rear view mirror 43
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 237
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 62
Pedals 259