2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CL65AMG height

114 Controls in detailSeatsRemoving and installing front seat head restraints
For information on head restraint adjust-
ment, see “Seats” (
page 37).Front seat head restraints
1Head restraint height switch

Switch on the ignition (
page 34).
or

Open the respective door.Removing front seat head restraints

Press switch1 upwards and hold until
the head restraint is fully extended.

Pull out head restraint.
Installing front seat head restraints

Press switch1 upwards and hold for
about 5 seconds.

Push the head restraint down until it
engages.

Adjust head restraint to desired posi-
tion (
page 38).
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For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint so that the center of
the head restraint supports the back of the
head at eye level. This will reduce the poten-
tial for injury to the head and neck in the
event of an accident or similar situation.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints. Head restraints are intend-
ed to help reduce injuries during an acci-
dent.iTilt the seat backrest to the rear for
easier removal and installation of the
head restraints.

117 Controls in detailSeats
Lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the seat’s
lumbar support to help enhance support to
your spine.
The thumbwheels for the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat are located on the outer
side of the seat.
1Thumbwheel
Switch on the ignition (
page 34).

Set the lumbar support between 0
and 5.
Multicontour seats*
The multicontour seat has inflatable air
cushions built into the seat backrest to
provide additional lumbar and side sup-
port.
The seat backrest cushion height and cur-
vature can be adjusted with switches on
the right side of the seat after switching on
ignition.The switches for the driver and front pas-
senger seat are located on the inner side of
the seat.
1Shoulder region support
2Side bolster adjustment
3Massage function (PULSE)
4Lumbar region support

Switch on the ignition (
page 34).
Shoulder region support

Press æ or ç on switch1.
The air cushion inflates or deflates.

122 Controls in detailMemory functionPrior to operating the vehicle, the driver
should check and adjust the seat height,
seat position fore and aft, and seat back-
rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate
control, reach and comfort. The head re-
straint should also be adjusted for proper
height. See also the section on air bags
(page 63) for proper seat positioning.
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to
ensure adequate control, reach, operation
and comfort. Both the inside and outside
rear view mirrors should be adjusted for
adequate rear vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small chil-
dren should be seated in a properly se-
cured 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.With the memory function you can store up
to four different settings.
The following settings are stored when us-
ing the buttons on the driver’s door:


Driver’s seat and seat, backrest and
head restraint position


Settings for multicontour seat*


Steering wheel position


Exterior rear view mirror positionThe following settings are stored when us-
ing the buttons on the passenger door:


Front passenger seat, backrest and
head restraint position


Settings for multicontour seat*Warning!
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Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function
while driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.

156 Controls in detailControl systemThe table below shows what settings can
be changed within the various menus. De-
tailed instructions on making individual
settings can be found on the following pag-
es.INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTING
VEHICLE
CONVENIENCE
Select temperature display
mode
Set daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)
Set automatic locking
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature
Select multifunction display
mode
Set locator lighting
Limiting opening height of trunk
lid*
Set fold-in function for exterior
rear view mirrors
Select language
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off
Select tire inflation pressure
unit
Interior lighting delayed shut-off

162 Controls in detailControl system
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the multi-
function display:
INTERIOR LIGHTING
DELAYED SWITCH-OFF
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Pressæ orç to select the de-
sired lamp-on time period. You can se-
lect:

0 SEC.
, the delayed switch-off fea-
ture is deactivated.


5 SEC.,
10 SEC.
, 15 SEC.,
or
20 SEC.
, the delayed switch-off fea-
ture is activated.Vehicle submenu
Access the
VEHICLE
submenu via the
SETINGS
menu. Use the
VEHICLE
submenu
to make general vehicle settings. The
following functions are available:Setting automatic locking
Use this function to activate or deactivate
the automatic central locking. With the au-
tomatic central locking system activated,
the vehicle is centrally locked at vehicle
speeds of approximately 9 mph
(15 km/h).

Press buttonæ orç to move
the selection marker to the
VEHICLE

submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the multi-
function display:
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Pressæ orç to switch AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK
ON or
OFF
.
Function
Page
Set automatic locking
162
Limiting opening height of trunk
lid*
163


163 Controls in detail
Control system
Limiting opening height of trunk lid*
This function is available on vehicles with
the trunk opening/closing system*. Use
this function to activate or deactivate the
limiting opening height of trunk lid.
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to
VEHICLE

submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the multi-
function display:OPENING LIMITER
TRUNK LIDThe selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press buttonæ orç to switch
the opening limiter for trunk lid
ON
or
OFF
.Convenience submenu
Access the
CONVENIENCE
submenu via the
SETTINGS
menu. Use the
CONVENIENCE
sub-
menu to change the settings for a number
of convenience features. The following
functions are available:Activating easy-entry/exit feature
Use this function to activate and deacti-
vate the easy-entry/exit feature
(
page 112).
Function
Page
Activating easy-entry/exit fea-
ture
163
Setting fold-in function for exteri-
or rear view mirrors
164
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You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel and driver’s seat when the easy-en-
try/exit feature is activated.
To cancel seat/steering wheel movement,
do one of the following:

Press seat adjustment switch
(page 38).


Move steering column stalk
(page 42).


Press one of the memory position but-
tons or the memory button M
(page 123).


220 Controls in detailDriving systemsActive Body Control (ABC)
The ABC system automatically selects the
optimum suspension tuning and ride
height for your vehicle.
Suspension tuning
The suspension tuning is set according to:

your driving style


road surface conditions


the vehicle loading


your choice of suspension style
You can set following suspension style:


Regular (convenience)


SportyThe ABC button with the indicator lamps is
located on the upper part of the front cen-
ter console.
1ABC button
2Indicator lamp

Start the engine (
page 48).
Suspension for sporty driving style
The setting for sporty driving is selected
when indicator lamp2 is illuminated.

Press button1.
Indicator lamp2 comes on.The message:
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
ABC
SPORTSappears in the multifunction display for
a short time.
Suspension for regular driving style
The setting for regular driving is selected
when indicator lamp2 is off.

Press button1.
Indicator lamp2 goes out.
The message:ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
ABC
CONVENIENCEappears in the multifunction display for
a short time.
iThe selected setting is stored, even if
the engine is turned off.

221 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Vehicle level control
Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride
height to

increase vehicle safety


reduce fuel consumptionThe vehicle chassis ride height is raised or
lowered according to the selected level
setting and to the vehicle speed:


With increasing speed, ride height is re-
duced by up to approximately 0.95 in
(24 mm).


With decreasing speed, the ride height
is again raised to the selected vehicle
level.Select the level 1 and 2 settings only when
required by current driving conditions.
Otherwise


Fuel consumption may increase.


Handling may be impaired.
The following vehicle level settings can be
selected when the vehicle is stationary:
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To help avoid personal injury, keep hands
and feet away from wheel housing area, and
stay away from under the vehicle when low-
ering the vehicle chassis.
iThese height adjustments are so small
that you may not notice any change.
Vehicle level when
stationary
Use for
Ride height increase
over normal
Automatic lowering
Indicator lamps
Normal level
Normal operation
None
Max. approx. 0.4 in (11 mm)
Both lamps off
Level 1
Driving with snow
chains (
page 314)
Max. 0.55 in (14 mm)
1
1Dependent on load
Max. approx. 0.55 in (14 mm)
One lamp on
Level 2
Very rough road surface
conditions
Max. 0.95 in (24 mm)
1
Max. approx. 0.95 in (24 mm)
Both lamps on