fuel consumption MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2001 C215 Owner's Manual

134 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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Trip computer 1“AFTER START” — short distance memory
2“AFTER RESET” — long distance memory
3Fuel tank contents and estimated range remaining
4Distance covered “AFTER START” or
“AFTER RESET”
5Elapsed time “AFTER START” or “AFTER RESET”
6Average speed “AFTER START” or “AFTER RESET”
7Average fuel consumption “AFTER START” or
“AFTER RESET”
Press the buttonè orÿ repeatedly until the
display (1, 2 or 3) appears.
Press thej or k button until the “AFTER START”
short distance memory (1), the “AFTER RESET” long
distance memory (2) or fuel tank contents and
estimated range remaining indicator (3) appears.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
Note:
The most recently selected display (1, 2 or 3) always
appears the next time the trip computer is called up.

239 Driving instructions
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Drive sensibly – save fuel
Fue l consumption, to a g rea t ex tent, depends on driv ing
habits and operating conditions.
To save fuel you should:
•keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures.
•remove unnecessary loads,
•remove roof rack when not in use,
•allow engine to warm up under low load use,
•avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration,
•have all maintenance work performed at regular
intervals by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold
weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips and in hilly
country.Drinking and driving
Wa r n i n g !
Drinking or taking drugs and driving can be a very
dangerous combination. Even a small amount of
alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgement.The possibility of a serious or even fatal accident is
sharply increased when you drink or take drugs
and drive.Please don’t drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive after drinking or taking drugs.

276 Driving systems
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Level control system
The switch is located on the center console.
Press the switch when the engine is running:
1Raise vehicle chassis
2Lower vehicle chassis
3Indicator lamp
4Indicator lampThe vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered
automatically according to the selected setting and to
the vehicle speed. This helps to increase vehicle
handling safety and lowers fuel consumption.
The selected setting is stored in memory, even with the
electronic key removed from the starter switch.
Note:
See “ACTIVE BODY CONTROL” on page 310 for
malfunction and warning messages.
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and feet
away from wheel housing area, and stay away from
under the vehicle when lowering the vehicle
chassis.

404 Index
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Display illumination .......................................................116
Distronic (DTR) ...................................................... 133, 253
Activation of Distronic .............................................256
Additional driving hints .......................................... 261
Cleaning sensor ........................................................378
Deactivation of Distronic .........................................258
Displays in the speedometer dial ...........................267
Distance warning function ......................................264
Distronic settings ......................................................265
Driving with Distronic activated ............................259
Invalid attempts to activate .....................................257
Multifunction display ...............................................266
Warning lamp ............................................................295
DISTRONIC (DTR) -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 321
DOOR -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 316
Door control panel ........................................................... 20
Door entry lamps ........................................................... 185
Doors .................................................................................. 48
Power closing assist ................................................... 50
Drinking and driving ....................................................239
Drive sensibly - save fuel ..............................................239
Driving instructions ......................................................239
Driving off ....................................................................... 241
EEasy-entry/exit feature ...................................................66
ELEC. STABIL. PROGR. -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 303
Electronic main key .........................................................29
Changing batteries .................................................. 363
Synchronizing remote control ............................... 365
Electronic stability program (ESP) .............................. 271
Warning lamp ........................................................... 295
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 210
Emergency engine shut-down ..................................... 368
Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ............ 369
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 91
Emergency trunk lid release button ............................. 61
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................52
Emission control ............................................................221
Emission control label .................................................. 386
Engine compartment .................................................... 328
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ............................... 290
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 395
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 155