2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CL65AMG fold seats

40 Getting startedAdjustingFolding front seat backrest forward
1Release lever
Folding backrest forward
Lift release lever1 and fold the seat
backrest forward.
The seat will automatically slide for-
ward and the head restraint will move
down.Folding backrests back

Lift release lever1 and fold backrest
back.
The seat and head restraint return to
their previous positions.iTo interrupt the procedure, activate the
seat adjustment switch (
page 38) or
move the release lever again.
!When moving the seat, make sure
there are no items in the footwell or be-
hind the seats. Otherwise you could
damage the seats.
Warning!
G
Always ensure that no one can become
trapped or injured when the seat is moving.
In case potential danger exists, the proce-
dure can be interrupted by moving the seat
adjustment switch (
page 38) in the door
control panel or by moving the release lever
again.
Warning!
G
The seat belts provide protection only with
the backrest locked in place. Therefore, the
backrest must be locked in place with the
vehicle in motion. Do not drive the vehicle
when the backrest is not locked in place.
If the warning message:SEAT BACKREST, RIGHT
LOCKor SEAT BACKREST, LEFT
LOCK

41 Getting started
Adjusting
For information on additional convenience
features permitting easy entry and exit,
see “Easy-entry/exit feature”
(page 112).
is displayed in the multifunction display,
then the respective backrest is not engaged
in its lock. Carefully slow down, and drive
with caution to an area which is in a safe dis-
tance from the roadway. Always provide suf-
ficient room behind the backrest and fold
the backrest all the way back until it locks in
place.
The warning message is no longer displayed
as s oo n a s t he bac kre st is locked in place. If
both backrests are locked in place and the
warning message is still displayed, have the
system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle.
The power seats can also be operated with
the driver’s or passenger door open. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu-
pervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Never place hands under seat or near any
moving parts during a seat adjustment pro-
cedure.!The automatic seat slide is provided
with a safety feature.
The automatic process is interrupted if
the backrest of the sliding seat is
pushed against an occupant or object.
The seat will slide forward and stop.
Investigate and correct the cause of in-
terruption.
Now use memory button (
page 123)
or seat adjustment switch (page 38)
to bring the seat into the desired posi-
tion.
When folding the backrest forward
from a reclined position, and then fold-
ing it back, the backrest stops in a
more upright position for the safety of
any rear-seat passenger. Adjust the
backrest until your arms are slightly an-
gled when holding the steering
wheel (
page 38).

115 Controls in detailSeats
Rear seat head restraints
Folding rear head restraints back
The rear seat head restraints and the rear
seat power head restraints* can be folded
backward for increased visibility.
The button is located on the upper part of
the front center console.
1Button in the front center console

Switch on the ignition (
page 34).

Press button1 in the front center
console briefly.
The rear head restraints will fold back-
ward.Placing rear power head restraints up-
right

Switch on the ignition (
page 34).

Press and hold button1 (
page 115)
in the front center console and hold.
The rear head restraints will place up-
right.
iThe rear head restraints cannot be re-
moved.
Warning!
G
For safety reasons, always drive with the
rear head restraints in the upright position
when the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear
of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
folding operation of the head restraints.

116 Controls in detailSeatsFolding down and placing upright rear
power head restraints with the switch
in the rear center console
You can fold the rear power head restraints
backward or place them upright using the
rear head restraint switch in the rear cen-
ter console.
1Place rear head restraint upright
2Fold rear head restraint down

Switch on the ignition (
page 34).

Push upper half1 of switch to place
the head restraints upright.

Push lower half2 o f s w i t c h t o f o ld t h e
head restraints down.Head restraint tilt
You can adjust the angle manually by pull-
ing or pushing the head restraints by hand.Warning!
G
For safety reasons, always drive with the
rear head restraints in the upright position
when the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear
of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
folding operation of the head restraints.
iAdjust the head restraint in such a way
that it is as close to the head as possi-
ble.

234 Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartments under the front
seats
1Lid
2Buttons
Opening
Press buttons2 together and fold
lid1 down.
Closing

Close lid1 until both buttons2 of
lock engage.Parcel net in front passenger footwell
A small convenience parcel net is located
in the front passenger footwell. It is for
small and light items, such as road maps,
mail, etc.Parcel net in trunk
You can hang a parcel net in the trunk. The
hooks and the parcel net in the trunk can
hold a load of up to 29.8 lbs (13.5 kg).
1Hook

Hang the parcel net on hooks1 on the
left and right sides of the trunk.
Warning!
G
The parcel net is intended for storing
light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel net. In an accident, during hard brak-
ing, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants
The parcel net cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.
!The parcel net cannot protect or suffi-
ciently secure goods in the event of an
accident.

443 Index
M
Maintenance 12, 315
Calling up service indicator 316
Clearing service indicator 316
FSS (Canada vehicles) 315, 429
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 430
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 315
Resetting service indicator 317
Service indicator 315
Service term exceeded 316
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 430
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and
CL 65 AMG
Automatic transmission 175
Massage function (PULSE, Multicontour
seats*) 118
Maximum load rating, Tires 310
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 310
Maximum tire inflation pressure 310
Mechanical key 372Loss of 94, 100
Memory function 430
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see Multifunction dis-
play messages
Microphone, Hands-free 29
Mirrors
Adjusting 43
Antiglare positions 178
Auto-dimming mirrors 178
Exterior rear view mirror, Storing park-
ing position 124
Exterior rear view mirrors 43, 178
Interior rear view mirror 43, 178
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors 180
Vanity mirror in sun visor 181, 230
MON 271, 419, 430
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3-CD operation
Selecting tracks 144
Multicontour seats* 117Multifunction display 137, 430
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Selecting language 158
Standard display 141
Multifunction display messages
ABC 339
ABS 341
Air filter 341
Battery 345
Brake fluid 346
Brake lamps 354
Brake pads 346
Coolant 347
Cruise control 350
Distronic* 342
Door 350
Engine oil 275, 351
ESP
®
342
Fog lamps 355, 357
Fuel cap 360
Headlamps 355

445 Index
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 319
Panic alarm 79
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 234
Trunk 234
Parking 57, 262
Parking assist see Parktronic*
Parking brake 50, 58
Message in display 345
Warning sounds 51, 329
Parking lamps 125
Messages in display 357
Replacing bulbs 379, 382, 383
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 124, 164,
180
Gear position, Automatic
transmission 48, 165, 167
Parktronic* 223, 430
Activating/deactivating 226
Cleaning system sensors 322
Malfunctioning 227
Minimum distance 225
Range of the sensors 224System sensors 322
Warning indicators 225
Warning sounds 225
Parts service 404
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 74
Passenger compartment 267
Fuse boxes 400
Interior lighting 131
Interior rear view mirror 43
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 234
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 259
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 324
Poly-V-belt drive 408, 430
Layout 407
Positions (Memory function) see Power
seats
Power assistance 259
Power closing assist for doors and trunk
lid 110Power seats 37, 112
Easy entry/exit feature 112
Folding back front seat backrests 40
Folding forward front seat
backrests 40
Heating 119
Lumbar support 117
Memory function 122
Multicontour* 117
Multicontour*, Lumbar support 118
Multicontour*, Massage function
(PULSE) 118
Multicontour*, Shoulder support 117
Multicontour*, Side bolsters 118
Ventilation* 121
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 202
Messages in display 359
Opening/closing in an
emergency 375
Operating 202
Operating, SmartKey 200
Operating, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 200
Stopping 204
Synchronizing 204
Power train 431