2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500 Lamps

487 Index
L
Labels 446
Lamp bulbs, exterior 411
Lamps, exterior
Front 412
Messages in display 387
Rear 412
Replacing bulbs for rear 416
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 352
Air bag Off 69
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 107
Battery (SmartKey) 101
Brakes 354
Coolant 357
DTR* 229, 235
Electro-hydraulic brake system 89
Engine diagnostics 355
ESP
®
353
Fog lamps 137
Front passenger front air bag off 78
Fuel reserve 358
Seat belts 358
SRS 65Language, Setting 160
LATCH child seat anchors 81
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 447
Leather upholstery, Cleaning and
care of 350
License plate lamps 412
Messages in display 388
Replacing bulbs 416
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 348
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 258
Lighting 134
Automatic headlamp mode 135
Combination switch 138
Daytime running lamp mode 136
Door entry lamps 143
Exterior lamp switch 134
Fog lamps 137
Front fog lamps 137
High beams 138
Instrument cluster illumination 144
Interior 141
Locator lighting 136
Low beam 134
Manual headlamp mode 135
Night security illumination 136Parking lamps 134
Rear fog lamp 138
Settings (control system) 164
Trunk lamp 143
Limp-Home Mode 190
Loading 246
Instructions 247
Loading the vehicle 304
Locator lighting 136, 165
Lock button 62, 218
Locking 58, 98
Locking knob 474
Loss of SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 111
Loss of SmartKeys 103
Low beam headlamps 53
Replacing bulbs 414
Switching on 53
Lumbar support 125

489 Index
Electro-hydraulic brake system 375,
376
Engine oil 382, 383
ESP
®
368
Fog lamps 387, 388, 389, 390
Hood 384
Light sensor 389
Maintenance service 392
Parking brake 375
Parking lamps 388
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 392
Reserve fuel 384
Seat belts 392
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 385,
386
SRS 393
Taillamps 390
Tele Aid 393
Telephone* 396
Tires 370, 395
Trunk 396
Turn signals 391
Windshield washer fluid 396
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 148,
475
Button operation 148N
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating
instructions 155
Night security illumination 136
Normal occupant weight 333
O
Occupant distribution 333
Occupant safety 64
Air bags 65
Children and air bags 66
Children in the vehicle 75
Fastening the seat belt 46
Infant and child restraint systems 76
LATCH-type child seat anchors 81
Seat belts 46, 68
Oil
Consumption 294
Viscosity 473
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 183
Opening
Fuel filler flap 290
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, cleaning 345Outside temperature indicator 146
Overdue maintenance service 339
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range, engine 475
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 343
Panic alarm 83
Parking 58
Parking brake 51, 59
Message in display 375
Parking lamps 412
Replacing bulbs 415
Switching on 134
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 133
Parktronic 242
Activating/deactivating 245
Minimum distance 243
Range 242
Warning indicators 244
Parktronic system (Parking assist)* see
Parktronic

490 IndexParktronic* 475
Cleaning system sensors 347
Malfunctioning 245
Warning sounds 245
Parts service 444
Passenger compartment
Interior lighting 141
Interior rear view mirror 44
Main fuse box 442
Parcel net in the front passenger
footwell 254
Passenger safety see occupant safety 64
Pedals 279
Phone number*
Redialing 175
Plastic parts, cleaning 349
Poly-V-belt drive 475
Layout 447
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 132
Storing into memory 132
Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated
tires 321
Power assistance 280
Power outlet 259Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 40
Adjusting head restraint height 41
Adjusting head restraint tilt 41
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 40
Adjusting seat height 40
Memory function 131
Seat fore and aft adjustment 40
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 219
Messages in display 392
Opening/closing 219
Opening/closing in an
emergency 406
Stopping 220
Synchronizing 221
Power train 476
Power washer 343
Power windows 214
Automatic opening/automatic
closing 216
Cleaning 347
Operating 214
Rear door window, Blocking
operation 82
Side windows 214
Synchronizing 216Practical hints 352
Problems
While driving 56
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 333
Program mode selector switch 476
Automatic transmission 182
PSI 333
PULSE function (Massage function) 128
Push-start see Tow-start
R
Radio
Selecting satellite radio stations*
(USA only) 154
Selecting stations 153
Radio transmitters 287
Range (distance to empty) 172
Rear door window
Blocking operation 82
Rear fog lamp
Switching on 138
Rear lamp 412
Rear lamps see Tail lamps

491 Index
Rear passenger compartment
Air vents 210
Rear storage compartment in the rear
center console 253
Rear view mirrors auto-dimming 191
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 195
Rear window sunshade* 194
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 333
Regular checks 291
Releasing seat belts 60
Remote control
SmartKey 98
Remote controls
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 103
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 269
Replacing bulbs
Front lamps 414
High beam headlamps 415
License plate lamps 416
Low beam headlamps 414
Parking lamps 415
Tail lamps 416
Turn signal lamp 415Reporting safety defects 18
Reserve fuel
Message in display 384
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 158
Reset tool
Despositori 407
Resetting
Maintenance service indicator 341
Restraint system see Infant and child
restraint systems
Rims 333
Roadside assistance 12, 265
RON 291
RON (Research Octane Number) 476
Roof rack* 246
Rotating tires 335
Rubber parts, cleaning 349
Run Flat Indicator* 314S
Safety
Driving safety systems 84
Occupant 64
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter 73
Seat belts 70
Cleaning 350
Fastening 46
Messages in display 392
Proper use of 48, 72
Safety guidelines 68
Telltale 358
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 126
Seat heating*
Switching off 129
Switching on 129
Seat ventilation*
Switching off 130
Switching on 130
Seating capacity 306

492 IndexSeats 124
Adjusting 39
Drive-dynamic seat* 127
Easy entry/exit feature* 42
Heating* 128
Multicontour seat* 126
Ventilation* 130
Securing cargo 250
Selecting display 161
Selector lever
Lock 49, 176
Message in the display 369
Position (automatic
transmission) 176
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 79
Tele Aid 263
Service and warranty information 10
Service life
Tires 302
Setting
Date 163
Temperature (interior) 203Settings
Date 163
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 107
Factory, SmartKey 100
Individual, Vehicle 157
Menus and submenus 149
Resetting all, Control system 157
Selective, KEYLESS-GO* 107
Selective, SmartKey 101
Suspension tuning 238
Time 162
Settings menu
Functions in 157
Submenus 158
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 350
Shift lock 477
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 178
Into optimal gear range
(automatic transmission) 183
Into optimal gear range
(CLS 500) 185
Into optimal gear range
(CLS 55 AMG) 187Side impact air bags 70
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 346
Side windows
Stopping 216
Synchronizing power windows 216
Sidewall 333
Ski sack* (Canada only) 247
SmartKey 98
Battery check lamp 101
Checking the batteries 102, 109
Factory setting 100
Global locking 101
Global locking and unlocking 100
Global unlocking 100
Locking 61
Loss of 103
positions in starter switch 36
Remote control 98
Restoring to factory setting 102, 108
Selective setting 101, 107
Starting the engine 50
Turning off the engine 60
Unlocking with 34

493 Index
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 103
Battery check lamp 107
Changing 409
Global locking and unlocking 107
Loss of 111
Messages in display 385, 386, 389
Remote controls 103
Turning off the engine 60
Unlocking with 35
Snow chains 337
Spare fuses 441
Spare wheel 398, 457
Speed settings
Cruise control 225
Speedometer
Displays 228
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 160
Sporty driving style 238
SRS 477
Indicator lamp 25, 64, 359
Messages in display 393
Standing lamps 134
Standing water, Driving through 287Starter switch 36
Positions 36
Starting difficulties 51
Starting the engine 49
Steering wheel
Cleaning 349, 350
Storage compartments 30, 251
Center armrest 252
Center console 252
Glove box 251
Seat 253
Storing
Tires 303
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 132
Submenus
Selecting 158
Settings menu 158
Sun visors 193
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 477
Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 238
For sporty driving style 238T
Tachometer 146
Overspeed range 146
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 346
Replacing bulbs 416
Taillamps
Messages in display 390
Tar stains 343
Technical data
Rims and tires 449
Tele Aid 261
Call priority 268
Emergency calls 263
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 267
Initiating an emergency call
manually 264
Messages in display 393
Remote door unlock 269
Roadside assistance 265
SOS button 264
Stolen vehicle Recovery services 269
System self-check 263

495 Index
Trunk
Closing 114
Lamp 143
Message in display 396
Opening 112
Separately locking and
unlocking 121
Trunk lid emergency release 120
Unlocking and opening with
KEYLESS-GO* 110
Unlocking and opening with
SmartKey 103
Unlocking in an emergency 403
Valet locking 121
Turn signal lamp
Replacing bulbs 415
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 346
Turn signals 53
Additional in mirrors 412
Front bulbs 412
Messages in display 391
Turning off engine 60U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 334
Units, Settings
Speedometer 160
Temperature 161
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 465
Unlocking 34, 98
Trunk with KEYLESS-GO* 110
Unlocking in an emergency 402
Upshifting 183
Useful features 251
V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 446
Valet locking 121
Vehicle
Battery 431
Care 342
Dimensions 459
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 402, 403
Lowering 429
Modifications and alterations,
operating safety 16Towing 437
Unlocking in an emergency 402
Washing 344
Weights 460
Vehicle capacity weight 334
Vehicle jack 399
Vehicle level
Setting
Automatic 241
Vehicle level control system
Airmatic DC 238
Vehicle lighting
Checking 291
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down hooks 250
Instructions 247
Load limit 306
Roof rack* 246
Terminology 332
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 334
Vehicle status message memory 156
Vehicle tool kit 399
VIN 478
Voice control system* 478

496 IndexW
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 235
Distronic* 229
Parking brake 52
Parktronic* 245
Seat belt telltale 70
Warranty coverage 445
Washing the vehicle 342
Wear pattern, Tires 335
Weights, Vehicle 460
Wheel
Change 423
Removing 425
Tightening torque 429
Wheels, Tires and 301
Window curtain air bags 70
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning 347Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades 347
Defogging 206
Windshield washer fluid 300
Messages in display 396
Refilling 300
Wiping 55
Windshield wipers 54
Fast wiper speed 54
Intermittent wiping 54
Replacing wiper blades 417, 418
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 55
Winter driving
Block heater* (Canada only) 337
Snow chains 337
Tires 336
Winter driving instructions 285
Winter tires 336
Wood trims, cleaning 350X
Xenon headlamps*
Bi-Xenon* 472