glove box MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2002 C215 Owner's Manual

3 ContentsPower 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
DrivingControl 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 .......................................... 246Driving 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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10 Introduction
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.
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23 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Left front parktronic warning indicator,
seepage288
2Side air outlet, adjustable
3Air volume control for side air outlet
4Exterior lamp switch, see page 159
5Headlamp washer button, see page 163
6Parking brake release, see page 244
7Hood lock release, see page 334
8Parking brake pedal, see page 244
9Easy-entry/exit feature switch, see page 66
Steering wheel adjustment switch, see page 105
10Combination switch, see page 164
11Cruise control switch, see page 256, or
Distronic (DTR) switch, see page 259
12Multifunction steering wheel, see page 120
Driver airbag, see page 92,
Horn (with electronic key in starter switch
position 1 or 2)13Instrument cluster, seepage114
14Voice recognition system switch, see separate
operating instructions
15Starter switch, see page 228
16Right front parktronic warning indicator,
seepage288
17Fixed air outlets
18Center air outlets, adjustable
19Air volume control for left center air outlet
20Air temperature control for center air outlets
21Air volume control for right center air outlet
22Glove box lock, seepage194
23Glove box lid release, see page 194
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27 Contents - Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 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 ................ 158Exterior 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 ...........180Rear 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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29 Central locking system
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Electronic key
The electronic key has an integrated radio frequency
and infrared remote control, plus removable mechanical
key.
The remote control (1) operates all locks on the vehicle.
The mechanical key (2) works only in the driver’s door,
trunk, and storage compartment locks.When using the mechanical key (2) for lock operations,
it can be removed by sliding it out of the remote control.
To do so, move locking tab (3) to the right and slide the
mechanical key (2) in direction of arrow (4).
The remote control transmitter is located in the
electronic key.
The infrared receivers are located in the door handles.
Note:
Remove the mechanical key from the electronic key
when using valet parking service. To prevent access to
trunk or storage compartments lock them separately
and retain the mechanical key.
See page 52 for separate locking of trunk and page 194
for locking of glove box.
P80.35-2031-26
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3
4
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104 Restraint systems
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Installation of infant and child restraint systems
This vehicle is provided with tether anchorages for a top
tether strap at each of the rear seating positions.
Prior to installing a tether strap, remove cover (1) from
anchorage ring (2) and store in a convenient place (e.g.
glove box).To secure a tether strap to the anchorage, securely
fasten the hook (3), which is part of the tether strap, to
the anchorage ring (2). For safety, please make sure that
the hook has attached to the ring beyond the safety
catch, as illustrated.
After removing the tether strap, reinstall the cover (1).
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P91.40-2205-26
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194 Interior equipment
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Glove box
1Unlocked positio n
2Locked position
3Press to open
The glove box can be locked and unlocked with the
mechanical key. See page 29 for instructions on how to
remove the mechanical key from the electronic key (e.g.
for valet parking service).4The glove box lid is equipped with a container (4)
for coins and small accessories.
To open, press the marking on the cover.
The glove box lamp switches on with the lid open and
automatically switches off after 10 minutes if the lid
remains open.
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412 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
FFastening seat belts ......................................................... 85
First aid kit ..................................................................... 330
Flat tire
See Changing wheels ...............................................346
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 150
Footwell lighting ............................................................ 190
Front airbags .................................................................... 92
Front center console
storage compartment ventilation ........................... 180
Front seat adjustment ..................................................... 67
Fuel
Gasoline additives ....................................................403
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 292, 400, 402
Fuel cap placement warning
See CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ................................ 296
Fuel filler flap, manual release ................................... 374
Fuel requirements ......................................................... 402
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................299
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ...............399
Fuse box .......................................................................... 331
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 331
GGarage door opener ...................................................... 208
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 403
Fuel requirements ................................................... 402
Premium unleaded .................................................. 402
General notes on the central locking system .............. 32
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 33
Glove box ......................................................................... 194HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 167
Head restraints
Power head restraints, rear ....................................... 81
Head restraints, front seats
Removal and installation ........................................... 71
Headlamp adjustment .................................................. 360
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 163
Headlamp mode .............................................................. 160
Headlights ....................................................................... 159
Heated seats ...................................................................... 76
High beams
See combination switch ........................................... 164
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418 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 150
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 149
Shelf below rear window ..............................................333
Side impact airbags ......................................................... 95
Side marker lamp ..........................................................366
Simultaneous use of
electronic main key and
KEYLESS-GO-card ....................................................... 43
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................................................... 186
Emergency operation ...............................................375
Opening and closing .................................................. 44
Synchronizing ........................................................... 188
Snow chains .................................................................... 251
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 216
Spare wheel .................................................................... 344
Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ................................................ 341
Special settings
(Automatic climate control) .................................... 174
SRS indicator lamp ........................................................ 299
SRS malfunction .............................................................. 92
Standby bulb function ................................................... 367Start lock-out ..................................................................... 31
Electronic main key .................................................... 31
KEYLESS-GO-card ....................................................... 31
Starter switch .........................................................228, 230
Starting and turning off the engine ........................... 233
Starting the engine
Electronic key ........................................................... 233
KEYLESS-GO ............................................................. 234
Steering lock
See Starter switch ............................................228, 230
Steering wheel
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 66
Storage compartment
Trunk floor ................................................................. 341
Storage compartment in the
rear passenger compartment .................................. 198
Storage compartments and armrests .......................... 193
Center console ........................................................... 195
Glove box .................................................................... 194
Storing mirror positions ............................................... 107
Sun visors ........................................................................ 192
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 90
Synchronizing remote control ..................................... 371
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