MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2002 C215 Owner's Manual

108 Rear view mirrors
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Parking position
The passenger side exterior mirror can be adjusted and
programmed to assist the driver during parking
maneuvers (e.g. to observe the curb or other objects
close to the vehicle).
With the electronic key in starter switch position 2, and
the exterior rear view mirror switch in the passenger
side position, the passenger side mirror will be turned
downward when placing the gear selector lever in “R”
reverse.
The passenger side mirror will return to its previous
position:
•immediately at speeds above approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h) – independent of the engaged gear,
•after 10 seconds when shifting gear selector lever
from “R” Reverse,
•by pressing the driver’s side mirror button%.To store passenger side mirror parking position:
1. The vehicle must be stationary.
Turn electronic key to starter switch position 1 or 2.
2. Select passenger side mirror& and adjust the
mirror to view the curb.
3. Push the memory button “M” (4).
4. Within 3 seconds push bottom of adjustment
button (3).
The mirror should not move.
Repeat the memory procedure if the mirror moves.
Note:
One stored parking position is available for each of the
two electronic keys or for both KEYLESS-GO-cards
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO).
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109 Rear view mirrors
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The buttons are located on the driver’s door.
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2.
1Push button briefly to fold both exterior rear view
mirrors out.
2Push button briefly to fold both exterior rear view
mirrors in.Important!
If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly
pushed forward (hit from the rear), it must be
rep osition ed man ually by apply in g f irm pr ess ur e until it
snaps back into place.
If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly
pushed rearward (hit from the front), press button (2) to
fold mirrors in, then press button (1) to fold mirrors out.
Do not force mirror by hand.
Before running the vehicle through an automatic car
wash, fold mirrors in, otherwise they might get
damaged.
Note:
The exterior rear view mirrors can vibrate if they are
not completely folded out.
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110 Rear view mirrors
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Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror, antiglare
mode
Antiglare mode:
With the electronic key in starter switch position 2, the
mirror reflection brightness responds to changes in
light sensitivity.
With the gear selector lever in position “R”, or with the
interior light switched on, the mirror brightness does
not respond to changes in light sensitivity.
Note:
The automatic antiglare function does not react, if
incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the
inside rear view mirror.
The automatic antiglare function will not react for
example, if the rear window sun shade is in raised
position.Important!
Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle
paint finish can only be completely removed while in
their liquid state, by applying plenty of water.
Wa r n i n g !
In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may
escape the mirror housing when the mirror glass
breaks.Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the
liquid come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing,
or respiratory system. In cases it does, immediately
flush affected area with water, and seek medical
help if necessary.
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111 Memory function
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The memory and stored position buttons are located on
the doors.
1Memory button, used to store selected positions
which can be retrieved by pressing the buttons (2)
2Stored position buttonsThree sets of seat and multicontour backrest positions
may be stored into memory.
Together with the driver’s seat position you can store
the positions for steering wheel, exterior rear view
mirrors and inside rear view mirror.
Three stored positions are available for each of the two
electronic keys or for both KEYLESS-GO-cards
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO).
For notes regarding the storing of key dependent
memory positions, see page 113.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not activate the memory function while driving.
Activating the memory function while driving
could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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112 Memory function
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Storing positions into memory
Driver’s seat: with the electronic key in starter switch
position 1 or 2 or with the driver’s door open.
Front passenger seat: with electronic key in starter
switch position 1 or 2 or the passenger door open.
Adjust the seat and multicontour backrest to the desired
position. You can also adjust the steering wheel, the
exterior rear view mirrors electrically and the inside
rear view mirror by hand for the driver’s seat. See
page 67 for front seat adjustment, page 107 for exterior
rear view mirror adjustment and page 105 for steering
wheel adjustment.
Push memory button “M”, release and push a stored
position button “1”,“ 2” or “3” within 3 seconds.
Recalling positions from memory
To recall a seat / steering wheel / rear view mirror
position, push and hold button “1”, “2” or “3” until seat,
steering wheel and rear view mirror movement has
stopped.
The seat / steering wheel / rear view mirror movement
stops when the button is released.Caution!
Do not operate the power seats using the memory
button if the backrest is in an excessively reclined
position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear
seats.
First move backrest to an upright position.
Important!
Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check
and adjust if necessary the seat height, seat position
fore and aft, and backrest angle to insure adequate
control, reach and comfort. The head restraint should
also be adjusted for proper height. See also airbag
section for proper seat positioning.
In addition, also adjust the steering wheel to ensure
ad eq uate con trol, reach, ope rati on an d c omfort. Bot h t he
inside and outside rear view mirrors should be adjusted
for adequate rearward vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be
seated in a properly secured restraint system that
complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213.
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113 Memory function
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view
mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts
should be done before the vehicle is put into motion.Key dependent memory settings
The setting of the automatic climate control and the
memory settings are stored together for each individual
electronic key or for both KEYLESS-GO-cards (vehicles
with KEYLESS-GO) when the electronic key is removed
from the starter switch or when the vehicle is locked
using the KEYLESS-GO-card.
The stored settings are activated when the electronic
key is inserted into the starter switch or when the
vehicle is unlocked using the KEYLESS-GO-card
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO). See page 111 for Memory-
function and page 168 for automatic climate control.
Wa r n i n g !
Children 12 years old and under must never ride in
the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz
authorized BabySmart
TM compatible child seat,
which operates with the BabySmart
TM system
installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger
front airbag when it is properly installed.
Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it
inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal
injury can result.
According to accident statistics, children are safer
when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating positions.
Infants and small children must ride in back seats
and be seated in an appropriate infant or child
restraint system, which is properly secured with
the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints are
not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is
not properly secured in the child restraint.
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114 Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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115 Instrument cluster
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Knob for instrument cluster illumination,
seepage116
2Engine malfunction indicator lamp, see page 296
3Brake fluid low or parking brake engaged,
seepage307
4Supplemental restraint system (SRS) malfunction
indicator lamp, see page 299
5Coolant temperature gauge, see page 117
6Outside temperature indicator, see page 117
7Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp, see page 299
8Left turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch on page 164
9Speedometer, see page 118
10Electronic stability program (ESP) warning lamp,
system is adjusting to road conditions, see page 301
11Distance warning lamp – vehicles with Distronic
(DTR), distance to the vehicle ahead is insufficient,
see page 270 and page 301.
Vehicles without Distronic: It illuminates with the
electronic key in starter switch position 2. It should
go out when the engine is running.12Multifunction display, see page 120
Malfunction and warning messages in the
multifunction display, see page 303
13Trip odometer, see page 119 and 124
14Main odometer, see page 124
15Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch on page 164
16Tachometer, see page 119
17Gear range indicator display, see selector lever
positions on page 238
18Digital clock
To set the time, see COMAND operator’s manual
19Antilock brake system (ABS) malfunction indicator
lamp, see page 300
20High beam headlamp indicator,
see exterior lamp switch, page 159, and
combination switch, page 164
21Fasten seat belts, see page 302
22Reset buttonJ, s e e p a g e s 116 , 119
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116 Instrument cluster
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Activating the instrument cluster display
The instrument cluster is activated by:
•Opening the door
1.
•Pressing button Jon the instrument cluster
1.
•Turning the electronic key in starter switch to
position 1 or 2.
•Switching on the exterior lamps.
1 The instrument cluster is activated for approximately 30 seconds.Instrument cluster illumination
The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or
brightened automatically to suit daylight lighting
conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will also be
adjusted when the vehicle’s exterior lamps are
switched on.Display illumination, changing basic settings for driving
at dusk or in darkness:
Press adjusting knob (1) – the knob will pop out.
Rotate adjusting knob (1) clockwise – instrument lamp
intensity increases.
Rotate adjusting knob (1) counterclockwise –
instrument lamp intensity decreases.
Push knob back into panel.
Note:
It is not possible to select a basic brightness setting in
daylight – the intensity is adjusted automatically.
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117 Instrument cluster
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During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city
traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to the red
marking.
The engine should not be operated with the coolant
temperature in the red zone. Doing so may cause
serious engine damage which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Outside temperature indicator (6)
The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper
area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by
road or engine heat during idling or slow driving. This
means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature
can only be verified by comparison to a thermometer
placed next to the sensor, not by comparison to external
displays (e.g. bank signs etc.).
Adaption to ambient temperature takes place in steps
and depends on the prevailing driving conditions (stop-
and-go or moderate, constant driving) and amount of
temperature change.
Note:
The unit for the temperature indicator display can be set
in the individual setting menu “INST. CLUSTER” –
“TEMP. INDICATOR”, see page 142.
Wa r n i n g !
• Driving when your engine is badly overheated
can cause some fluids which may have leaked
into the engine compartment to catch fire. You
could be seriously burned.• Steam from an overheated engine can cause
serious burns and can occur just by opening
the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if
you see or hear steam coming from it. Turn off
the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not
stand near the vehicle until it cools down.
Wa r n i n g !
The outside temperature indicator is not designed
to serve as an Ice-Warning Device and is therefore
unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated
temperatures just above the freezing point do not
guarantee that the road surface is free of ice.
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