Mercedes Benz CL500 2002, CL55 AMG 2002, CL600 2002 Owner Manual
CL-Class
Operator’s Manual
CL 500
CL 55 AMG
CL 600
Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire
to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of
ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time:
• Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for
your reference.
• Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the
operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
• Please abide by the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety
of the vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.
DaimlerChrysler AG
Introduction
Product information .......................... 7
Operator’s manual ............................. 8
Where to find it ................................ 13
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15
Instruments and controls
Instruments and controls ............... 18
Door control panel .......................20
Overhead control panel ............... 21
Dashboard .....................................22
Center console ..............................24
Operation
Vehicle keys ...................................... 28
Start lock-out .................................... 31
General notes on the
central locking system ...............32
Central locking system ................... 33
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control .............. 33
KEYLESS-GO ................................ 37
Opening and closing
windows and
sliding/pop-up roof
from outside ................................. 44
Panic button ................................. 46
Mechanical keys .......................... 46
Doors ................................................. 47
Power closing assist for
doors and trunk lid .................... 49
Central locking switch .................... 49
Automatic central locking ...............51
Emergency unlocking
in case of accident .......................51
Trunk ................................................. 52
Trunk lamp ....................................... 55
Trunk lid release switch ................ 56
Trunk lid release/close switch ...... 57
Trunk lid emergency release
(vehicles built prior to
September 2001) ........................ 60
Trunk lid emergency release
(vehicles built September 2001
and later) ...................................... 61
Antitheft alarm system ................... 62
Tow-away alarm ................................ 64
Easy-entry/exit feature ................... 66
Front seat adjustment .....................67
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......... 71
Backrest ............................................. 72
Lumbar support ............................... 74
Multicontour backrest ..................... 74
Seat heater ........................................ 76
Seat ventilation system ................... 79
Power head restraints, rear ............ 81
Seat belts and
integrated restraint system .......82
Seat belts ........................................... 82
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................ 83
TM
BabySmart
airbag
deactivation system .................... 88
TM
Self-test BabySmart
without
special child seat installed .........89
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Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................ 90
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................. 91
Airbags ..............................................92
Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor
and airbag .................................. 100
Infant and
child restraint systems ............. 102
Steering wheel adjustment .......... 105
Rear view mirrors .......................... 106
Rear view mirror,
automatic antiglare ................... 106
Memory function ............................111
Key dependent
memory settings ........................113
Instrument cluster ..........................114
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ............... 120
Trip and main odometer
and sub menu ............................124
Audio systems ................................ 126
Radio ............................................ 126
CD player .................................... 127
Cassette player ........................... 128
Telephone ....................................... 129
Telephone book .......................... 129
Redialing ......................................131
Incoming call ...............................133
Navigation system ..........................134
Distronic (DTR) ...............................135
Trip computer .................................136
Malfunction/warning
message memory ......................138
Individual settings ........................ 140
Setting the audio volume ............. 149
Flexible service system
(FSS) ............................................150
Tire inflation pressure
monitor ........................................153
Engine oil level indicator ..............157
Engine oil consumption ................158
Exterior lamp switch ......................159
Headlamp mode ..............................160
Night security illumination ..........162
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 163
Combination switch ...................... 164
Hazard warning flasher
switch .......................................... 167
Automatic climate control ............ 168
Display and controls .................. 170
Dust filter .................................... 172
Automatic maximum
cooling ......................................... 172
Basic setting ...............................173
Special settings .......................... 174
Air recirculation ......................... 176
Activated charcoal filter ............ 177
Economy mode ........................... 178
Residual engine
heat utilization ........................... 179
Switching the
automatic climate control
on and off .................................... 180
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation ..........180
Rear window defroster .................. 181
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................ 182
Power windows ............................... 183
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 186
Interior lighting ............................. 189
Rear window sunshade ................. 191
Sun visors ....................................... 192
Vanity mirrors ................................ 192
Interior ............................................ 193
Storage compartments and
armrests ..................................... 193
Glove box ..................................... 194
Coat hooks ...................................... 198
Cup holder ...................................... 199
Ashtrays ..........................................202
Lighter .............................................204
Parcel net in trunk ........................205
Cargo tie-down hooks ....................206
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell ..........206
Telephone, general ........................207
Garage door opener .......................208
Infrared reflecting windshield ....212
Driving
Control and operation of
radio transmitters .....................214
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) ..................................215
Maintenance ...................................215
Tele Aid ............................................216
Catalytic converter ........................ 226
Emission control ............................ 227
Starter switch ................................. 228
Starter switch – KEYLESS-GO ..... 230
Starting and turning off
the engine .................................. 233
Automatic transmission ............... 235
Parking brake ................................ 244
Driving instructions ...................... 245
Drive sensibly – save fuel ........245
Drinking and driving ................ 245
Pedals .......................................... 245
Power assistance ........................ 246
Brakes .......................................... 246
Driving off ...................................247
Parking ........................................248
Tires .............................................249
Snow chains ................................ 251
Winter driving instructions ......252
Deep water ..................................254
Passenger compartment ...........254
Traveling abroad ........................255
Cruise control .................................256
Distronic (DTR) ..............................259
Brake assist system (BAS) ............275
Antilock brake system
(ABS) ........................................... 276
Electronic stability program
(ESP) ...........................................278
Active body control (ABC) ............282
Level control system ......................283
Parking assist
(Parktronic) ................................286
What you should know
at the gas station .......................291
Check regularly and
before a long trip ......................294
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Instrument cluster display
Malfunction and indicator
lamps in the
instrument cluster ....................296
On-board
diagnostic system .......................296
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................296
Brake warning lamp ..................298
Supplemental
restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp ..................299
Fuel reserve warning .................299
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp .............................300
Electronic stabilityprogram
(ESP) — warning lamp ...............301
Distronic (DTR) —
warning lamp ..............................301
Seat belt nonusage
warning lamp ..............................302
Malfunction and indicator
lamp in the center console ......302
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .....302
Malfunction and
warning messages in the
multifunction display .............. 303
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ................. 304
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ....................... 304
BATTERY /ALTERNATOR ......... 305
ENTRY POSITION ...................... 306
BRAKE ASSIST ........................... 306
BRAKE PAD WEAR .................... 307
BRAKE FLUID ............................ 307
PARKING BRAKE ....................... 308
TRUNK OPEN ............................. 308
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) .309
COOLANT (coolant level) ..........310
COOLANT
(coolant temperature) ................ 311
LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................312
LAMP SENSOR ............................314
SEAT BELT SYSTEM ...................314
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION ........ 315
CRUISE CONTROL ......................315
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
(ABC) ............................................ 316
TIRE PRESSURE ......................... 318
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...................320
SEAT BACKREST ........................ 321
KEY ...............................................322
DOOR ...........................................322
HOOD ...........................................323
TELE AID .....................................323
WASHER FLUID .........................326
DISTRONIC (DTR) ......................327
Practical hints
First aid kit .....................................330
Fuses ................................................331
Shelf below rear window ..............333
Hood .................................................334
Checking engine oil level .............337
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................338
Active body control
(ABC) fluid level ........................338
Coolant level ...................................339
Adding coolant ...........................339
Windshield and headlamp
washer system ...........................340
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio .........340
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage
compartment ............................. 341
Jack ...................................................342
Wheels .............................................343
Tire Replacement .......................343
Rotating wheels ..........................344
Spare wheel ....................................344
Changing wheels ...........................346
Tire inflation pressure .................. 351
Battery .............................................352
Jump starting ..................................355
Towing the vehicle .........................357
Exterior lamps ................................360
Headlamp assembly ...................361
Taillamp assemblies ..................364
Standby bulb function ...................367
Changing batteries
in the electronic key ................ 369
Synchronizing
remote control .............................371
Changing batteries in
the KEYLESS-GO-card ............. 372
Emergency engine shut-down ......374
Fuel filler flap,
manual release ..........................374
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof .................. 375
Replacing wiper blades .................376
Roof rack ......................................... 378
Vehicle care
Cleaning and care of
the vehicle ................................. 380
Power washer ............................. 381
Tar stains .................................... 382
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................ 382
Engine cleaning ..........................382
Vehicle washing .........................382
Ornamental moldings ................383
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................383
Cleaning the Distronic
system sensor .............................384
Cleaning the parktronic
system sensors ...........................384
Wiper blades ...............................385
Light alloy wheels ......................386
Instrument cluster .....................387
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ......................387
Cup holder ...................................387
Seat belts .....................................388
Headliner and shelf
below rear window .....................388
Leather upholstery .....................388
Hard plastic trim items .............388
Plastic and rubber parts ............388
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Technical data
Spare parts service ........................390
Warranty coverage .........................390
Identification labels .......................391
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............393
Technical data ................................394
Fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. - capacities .......399
Engine oils ......................................401
Engine oil additives ....................... 401
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........401
Brake fluid ......................................401
Premium unleaded gasoline ........402
Fuel requirements .........................402
Gasoline additives .........................403
Coolants ...........................................403
Consumer information ..................405
Index
Index ............................................... 407
Product information
Kindly observe the following in your own best interest:
We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories
explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special
suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible
for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other
agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance
or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.
Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available
at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on
permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.
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Operator’s manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize
yourself with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings
contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others.
Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations
for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment,
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:
• New Car Limited Warranty,
• Emission System Warranty,
• Emission Performance Warranty,
• California, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty
(California, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),
• State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).
Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease
price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one ore more substantial
defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair
attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles on
the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail
buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs: (1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a
condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has
been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the
need for its repair and have given us a direct opportunity to perform a repair ourselves, (2) the same substantial defect
or malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have
directly notified us of the need for its repair and given us the opportunity to repair ourselves, or (3) the vehicle is out
of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of
more than 30 calender days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC,
Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.
Maintenance
The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.
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Roadside assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown.
Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number:
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can
contact you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and
Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
• Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,
• unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage
the catalysts,
• gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details,
consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:
In the USA: In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5
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We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make
changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual
might differ from your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they
are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your
vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures.
The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.
Where to find it
The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections:
• Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.
•Operation: Information on the vehicle’s equipment and its operation.
•Driving: Important information on driving.
• Instrument cluster display: Displays and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions.
•Practical hints: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency.
• Car care: Instructions on caring for your vehicle.
• Technical data: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels,
coolants, lubricants etc. is contained here.
•Index: Key terms to help you find a topic quickly.
Other documents may also be supplied, depending on your vehicle’s equipment.
Explanation of color used:
Warning notices for the protection of yourself and
others appear on red background.
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Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect
its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to
have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your
satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if
necessary contact us at the following addresses:
In the USA: Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada: Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5
For the USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations,
Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer, or Mercedes-Benz USA,
LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 or write
to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Instruments and controls
Instruments and controls ............... 18
Door control panel .......................20
Overhead control panel ............... 21
Dashboard .....................................22
Center console ..............................24
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
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Practical hints Car care Index
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Instruments and controls
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Instruments and controls
cluster display
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1 Door control panel, see page 20
2 Overhead control panel, see page 21
3 Dashboard, see page 22
4 Center console, see page 24
Instruments
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cluster display
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Door control panel 1 Door handle, pull to open, see page 47
2 Memory function switches (for storing seat, steering
wheel, rear view mirror and exterior mirror
settings), see page 111
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4
2
3 Seat heater switch, see page 76
Seat ventilation, see page 79
4 Front seat adjustment switches, see page 67
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1
5 Exterior mirror adjustment switches, see page 107
Exterior mirrors, electrically folding switches,
seepage109
6 Power window switches, see page 183
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7 Switch for rear door window override, see pages 183
and 185
8 Trunk lid release switch, see page 56
Trunk lid opening/closing system switch, see
page 57
data
Overhead control panel 1 Interior lighting switches, see page 189
2 Sliding/pop-up roof switch, see page 186
3 Tele Aid (emergency call system) switch,
seepage216
4 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and
1
voice recognition system
5 Rear view mirror, see page 106
6 Garage door opener, see page 208
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and controls
Operation Driving
Dashboard
1
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
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1 Left front parktronic warning indicator,
seepage288
2 Side air outlet, adjustable
3 Air volume control for side air outlet
4 Exterior lamp switch, see page 159
5 Headlamp washer button, see page 163
6 Parking brake release, see page 244
7 Hood lock release, see page 334
8 Parking brake pedal, see page 244
9 Easy-entry/exit feature switch, see page 66
Steering wheel adjustment switch, see page 105
10 Combination switch, see page 164
11 Cruise control switch, see page 256, or
Distronic (DTR) switch, see page 259
12 Multifunction steering wheel, see page 120
Driver airbag, see page 92,
Horn (with electronic key in starter switch
position 1 or 2)
13 Instrument cluster, seepage114
14 Voice recognition system switch, see separate
operating instructions
15 Starter switch, see page 228
16 Right front parktronic warning indicator,
seepage288
17 Fixed air outlets
18 Center air outlets, adjustable
19 Air volume control for left center air outlet
20 Air temperature control for center air outlets
21 Air volume control for right center air outlet
22 Glove box lock, seepage194
23 Glove box lid release, see page 194
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and controls
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cluster display
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and controls
Operation Driving
Center console 1 ESP (electronic stability program) control switch,
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
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seepage280
2 Level control switch for vehicles with ABC, (Active
Body Control), see page 283
3 ABC (active body control) switch, see page 282
4 Switch for rear seat head restraints switch,
automatic, see page 81
5 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 167
6 Central locking switch, see page 49
7 Antitheft alarm system, see page 62
Switch for tow-away alarm, see page 64
8 Parking assist (parktronic system) deactivation
switch (optional), see page 286
9 Switch for rear window sunshade, see page 191
10 COMAND system, see separate operating
instructions
11 Automatic climate control, see page 168
Rear window defroster switch, see page 181
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12 Ashtray, see page 202
Lighter, see page 204
13 Start-/Stop button
Starter switch for KEYLESS-GO only, see page 230
14 Automatic transmission, see page 235
15 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp, see page 302
16 Distronic (DTR) – switch for distance warning
function, seepage271
17 Distronic (DTR) – thumbwheel for setting distance,
seepage271
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Operation
Vehicle keys ...................................... 28
Start lock-out .................................... 31
General notes on the
central locking system ...............32
Central locking system ...................33
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ...............33
KEYLESS-GO ................................. 37
Opening and closing
windows and
sliding/pop-up roof
from outside ..................................44
Panic button ..................................46
Mechanical keys ...........................46
Doors .................................................. 47
Power closing assist for
doors and trunk lid .....................49
Central locking switch .................... 49
Automatic central locking .............. 51
Emergency unlocking
in case of accident ...................... 51
Trunk .................................................52
Trunk lamp ....................................... 55
Trunk lid release switch ................ 56
Trunk lid release/close switch ...... 57
Trunk lid emergency release
(vehicles built prior to
September 2001) ........................ 60
Trunk lid emergency release
(vehicles built September 2001
and later) ...................................... 61
Antitheft alarm system ................... 62
Tow-away alarm ............................... 64
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 66
Front seat adjustment ..................... 67
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints ...........71
Backrest ............................................ 72
Lumbar support ................................74
Multicontour backrest ..................... 74
Seat heater .........................................76
Seat ventilation system .................. 79
Power head restraints, rear ............81
Seat belts and
integrated restraint system ....... 82
Seat belts .......................................... 82
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................ 83
TM
BabySmart
airbag
deactivation system .................... 88
TM
Self-test BabySmart
without
special child seat installed .........89
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................ 90
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................. 91
Airbags .............................................. 92
Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor
and airbag .................................. 100
Infant and
child restraint systems ............. 102
Steering wheel adjustment ..........105
Rear view mirrors .......................... 106
Rear view mirror,
automatic antiglare .................. 106
Memory function ............................111
Key dependent
memory settings ........................113
Instrument cluster ..........................114
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ............... 120
Trip and main odometer
and sub menu ............................124
Audio systems ................................126
Radio ............................................126
CD player ..................................... 127
Cassette player ........................... 128
Telephone ........................................129
Telephone book ..........................129
Redialing ..................................... 131
Incoming call .............................. 133
Navigation system .......................... 134
Distronic (DTR) ............................... 135
Trip computer ................................. 136
Malfunction/warning
message memory ...................... 138
Individual settings ......................... 140
Setting the audio volume .............. 149
Flexible service system (FSS) ...... 150
Tire inflation pressure
monitor ....................................... 153
Engine oil level indicator .............. 157
Engine oil consumption ................ 158
Exterior lamp switch ......................159
Headlamp mode ..............................160
Night security illumination ..........162
Headlamp cleaning system ...........163
Combination switch .......................164
Hazard warning flasher
switch ..........................................167
Automatic climate control .............168
Display and controls ................. 170
Dust filter .................................... 172
Automatic maximum
cooling ......................................... 172
Basic setting ............................... 173
Special settings ...........................174
Air recirculation ......................... 176
Activated charcoal filter ........... 177
Economy mode ........................... 178
Residual engine
heat utilization ........................... 179
Switching the
automatic climate control
on and off .....................................180
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation ...........180
Rear window defroster .................. 181
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................ 182
Power windows ............................... 183
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 186
Interior lighting ............................. 189
Rear window sunshade ................. 191
Sun visors ....................................... 192
Vanity mirrors ................................ 192
Interior ............................................ 193
Storage compartments and
armrests ..................................... 193
Glove box ..................................... 194
Coat hooks ...................................... 198
Cup holder ...................................... 199
Ashtrays ..........................................202
Lighter .............................................204
Parcel net in trunk ........................205
Cargo tie-down hooks ....................206
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell ..........206
Telephone, general ........................207
Garage door opener .......................208
Infrared reflecting windshield .... 212
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and controls
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