2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG clock

25 At a glance
Instrument cluster
ItemPage
1Speedometer with:
vElectronic Stability
Program (ESP®)
warning lamp
84,
354
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only46, 54,
351
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only46, 54,
351
BLow beam headlamp
indicator lamp48,
114
2LLeft turn signal
indicator lamp49
3Multifunction display
with:125

Trip odometer123

Main odometer125

Gear selector lever
position45,
125,
157
ItemPage

Program mode161

Status indicator (outside
temperature/digital
speedometer124,
139

Digital clock125
4KRight turn signal
indicator lamp49
5Tachometer with:124
-Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
indicator lamp82,
350
úEngine malfunction
indicator lamp,
USA only352,
353
±Engine malfunction
indicator lamp,
Canada only352,
353
1Supplemental
Restraint System
(SRS) indicator lamp60,
356
ItemPage
355
AHigh beam headlamp
indicator lamp49,
118
6Fuel gauge with:
Fuel reserve warning lamp354
4The arrow indicates
that the fuel filler cap
is on the rear
right-hand side.
7Coolant temperature gauge123
8Button for:122

Resetting trip odometer123

Resetting all settings135

Instrument cluster
illumination122

103 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Valet locking
The lock is located next to the handle
above the rear license plate recess.
1Neutral position
2Locked
Close the trunk (page 101).
Pull the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (
page 386).
Insert the mechanical key in the trunk
lid lock.
Turn the mechanical key clockwise to
position2 and remove the mechani-
cal key in that position to lock the
trunk.
The trunk remains locked even when the
vehicle is centrally unlocked.
Insert the mechanical key in the trunk
lid lock.
Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to neutral position1 and remove
the mechanical key in that position to
unlock the trunk.
You can now open the trunk
(
page 99).
Automatic central locking
The doors and the trunk automatically lock
when the ignition is switched on and the
wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
You can open a locked door from the
inside. Open door only when conditions
are safe to do so.
You can deactivate the automatic locking
mode using the control system, see “Set
automatic locking” (
page 147).
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To deny any unauthorized person ac-
cess to the trunk, lock it separately
with the mechanical key. Leave only
the SmartKey less its mechanical key
with the vehicle.
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You can only cancel the separate trunk
locking mode by means of the
mechanical key.
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The doors unlock automatically after an
accident if the force of the impact
exceeds a preset threshold.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from
locking, deactivate the automatic
central locking when the vehicle

is pushed or towed

is on a test stand

122 Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “At a glance” (
page 24).
1Reset button
The instrument cluster is activated when
you

open a door

switch on the ignition (page 33)

press reset button1

switch on the exterior lighting
You can change the instrument cluster
settings in the Instrument cluster submenu
of the control system (
page 138).
Instrument cluster illumination
Use reset button1 to adjust the
illumination brightness for the instrument
cluster.
To brighten illumination
Turn reset button1 clockwise.
The instrument cluster illumination will
brighten.
To dim illumination
Turn reset button1 counterclock-
wise.
The instrument cluster illumination will
dim.
Warning!G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction dis-
play is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see infor-
mation about your driving conditions, such
as speed or outside temperature, warning/
indicator lamps, malfunction/warning mes-
sages or the failure of any systems. Driving
characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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The instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to
suit ambient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will
also be adjusted automatically when
you switch on the vehicle’s exterior
lamps.

125 Controls in detail
Control system
Control system
The control system is activated as soon as
the SmartKey in the starter switch is
turned to position1. The control system
enables you to

call up information about your vehicle

change vehicle settings
For example, you can use the control
system to find out when your vehicle is
next due for service, to set the language
for messages in the instrument cluster
display, and much more.
The control system relays information to
the multifunction display.
Multifunction display
1Trip odometer
2Main odometer
3Current program mode
(automatic transmission)
4Current gear selector lever
position/gear range
(automatic transmission)
5Digital clock
6Status indicator (outside tempera-
ture/digital speedometer)
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The displays for the audio systems
(radio, CD player) will appear in English,
regardless of the language selected.
Warning!G
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others,
selecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions
permit it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.

178 Controls in detail
Climate control
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls2 and3
(
page 175) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
The climate control will adjust to the set
temperature as fast as possible.
Increasing
Turn temperature control2 and/or
3 (
page 175) slightly clockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.Decreasing
Turn temperature control2 and/or
3 (
page 175) slightly counterclock-
wise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Adjusting air distribution and volume
Use air distribution control4
(
page 175) to adjust the air distribution.
The following symbols are located on the
controls:
Press buttonU (page 175).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. The automatic air distribution is
switched off. The air distribution is
controlled according to the selected
control setting.i
If you turn the temperature control
clockwise until it stops for one side of
the vehicle, you increase the tempera-
ture for the other side at the same
time.
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If you turn the temperature control
counterclockwise until it stops for one
side of the vehicle, you decrease the
temperature for the other side at the
same time.
SymbolFunction
aDirects air through the center,
side and rear passenger
compartment air vents
ZDirects air to the windshield
and the side defroster vents
bDirects air into the entire
vehicle interior
YDirects air to the footwells

265 Controls in detail
Useful features
The Tele Aid system
(Tele
matic Alarm Identification on
D
emand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response:

automatic and manual emergency

roadside assistance

information
The Tele Aid system is operational provid-
ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged,
properly connected, not damaged and cel-
lular and GPS coverage is available.The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can
be adjusted when using the volume control
on the audio system or COMAND* System
or on the multifunction steering wheel. To
raise, turn the rotary volume control on au-
dio system or COMAND* System clock-
wise or press buttonæ on the
multifunction steering wheel. To lower,
turn the rotary volume control on audio
system or COMAND* System control
counterclockwise or press buttonç on
the multifunction steering wheel.
To activate, press the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button• or
the Information button¡, depend-
ing on the type of response required.
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The SOS button is located in the over-
head control panel (
page 267).
The Roadside Assistance button•
and the Information button¡ are
located in the armrest storage com-
partment (
page 257).
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The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular
network for communication and the
GPS (G
lobal Positioning System) satel-
lites for vehicle location. If either of
these signals are unavailable, the
Tele Aid system may not function and if
this occurs, assistance must be sum-
moned by other means.

293 Operation
At the gas station
At the gas station
Refueling
The fuel filler flap is located on the
right-hand side of the vehicle towards the
rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with
the SmartKey automatically locks/unlocks
the fuel filler flap.1To open the fuel filler flap
2To insert the fuel filler cap
3Supplemental tire inflation pressure
informationTurn the engine off by turning the
SmartKey to position0.
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at
the point indicated by arrow1.
The fuel filler flap springs open.
Turn fuel cap counterclockwise and
hold on to it until possible pressure is
released.
Take off cap and set it in direction of
arrow2 in the recess on the fuel filler
flap.
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping
into open air, fully insert filler nozzle
unit.
Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out – do not top up or
overfill.
Warning!G
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
injury. Whenever you are around gasoline,
avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact,
extinguish all smoking materials. Never
allow sparks, flame or smoking materials
near gasoline!
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In case that the central locking system
does not release the fuel filler flap, or
the opening mechanism is clamping,
notify Roadside Assistance or an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Only use premium unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Posted Octane Rating
of 91 (average of 96 RON / 86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump.
For more information on gasoline, see
“Premium unleaded gasoline”
(
page 438) or the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet.


294 Operation
At the gas station
Replace fuel cap by turning it clockwise
until it audibly engages.
Close fuel filler flap.
Check regularly and before a long trip
1Coolant
2Brake fluid (fuse box cover removed)
3Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
Warning!G
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause a
gas discharge. This could cause the gas to
spray back out when removing the fuel
pump nozzle, which could cause personal
injury.
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Leaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause the yellow fuel
tank reserve warning lamp to flash and
theú malfunction indicator lamp
(USA only) or the± malfunction in-
dicator lamp (Canada only) to illumi-
nate.
For more information, see “Practical
hints” (
page 352) and (page 353).
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Opening the hood, see (page 297).