automatic transmission MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2004 C215 Owner's Guide

389 Index
A
ABC 210, 383
Messages in display 300
Setting vehicle level 211
ABS 23, 77, 383
Malfunction indicator lamp 292
Messages in display 301
Warning lamp 292
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 163
Accident
In case of 52
Activating
Air conditioner (cooling) 183
Air recirculation mode 179
Anti-theft alarm system 83
Central locking (control system) 153
Charcoal filter 181
Distance warning function* 207
Distronic* 203
Easy-entry/exit feature 154
ESP 81
Exterior headlamps 49
Exterior lamps 120Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 168
Front and rear fog lamp 121, 122
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 49
High beams 123
Ignition 31
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button 33
Immobilizer 55, 82
Limiting opening height of
trunk lid 153
Rear window defroster 182
Residual heat 183
Seat heater 113, 114
Seat ventilation* 115
Tow-away alarm 84
Windshield wipers 50
Activating steering wheel gearshift control
Downshifting 162, 165
Upshifting 162, 165
Adding
Coolant 267
Engine oil 265Additional turn signals 336
Adjustable air vents, rear passenger
compartment 185
Adjusting 34
Air distribution 177
Air volume 178
Backrest tilt 35
Exterior rear view mirror 40
Folding forward front seat
backrests 37
Head restraint height 36
Head restraint tilt 36
Instrument cluster illumination 126
Interior rear view mirror 40
Lumbar support 111
Mirrors 40
Multicontour backrest* 111
Seat cushion depth 35, 111
Seat cushion tilt 35
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Seat height 35
Seat in the lumbar region 112
Seat in the shoulder region 111
Seats 34

390 Index
Steering column height 39
Steering column in or out 39
Steering column up or down 39
Steering wheel 39
Air conditioner (cooling)
Turning off 183
Air pressure see Tire inflation
pressure 271
Air recirculation mode 179
Activating 179
Deactivating 180
Air vents, rear passenger compartment
Adjustable 185
Air volume
Adjusting 178
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 298
Airbags 61
BabySmart
TM deactivation
system 71, 383
Children 62
Front 65
Passenger 65
Safety guidelines 64
Side impact 65
Window curtain 65Alarm
Audible 76, 82, 83
Canceling 83
Visual 82
Alarm system
Anti-theft 82
Anti-theft alarm system indicator
lamp 25
Alignment bolt 346
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 329, 383
Antiglare
Automatic 167
Antilock brake system (ABS) 383
Antilock Brake System see ABS 23
Anti-theft alarm system
Activating 83
Canceling alarm 83
Deactivating 83
Anti-theft systems 82
Anti-theft alarm system 82
Anti-theft alarm system indicator
lamp 25
Immobilizer 82
Tow-away alarm 84Armrest
Storage compartment in front of 222,
223
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 222
Ashtray 227
At the gas station 257
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 266
AUDIO menu 134
Operating
Cassette player 136
CD player 136
Selecting radio station 135
Selecting satellite radio* station 135
Audio system
CD mode 137
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirror 167
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating
(control system) 153
Automatic climate control 173
Air recirculation mode 179
Defrosting 179
Rear window defroster 182
Setting the temperature 176

391 Index
Automatic headlamp mode 120
Automatic lighting control
Activating 124
Deactivating 125
Automatic locking when driving 105
Automatic transmission 157
Accelerator position 163
Deactivating steering wheel gearshift
control 166
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 166
Fluid level 266
Gear ranges 159
Gear selector lever position 160
Gear shifting malfunctions 166
Kickdown 163
Manual shift program mode
(CL 55 AMG Kompressor) 164
One-touch gearshifting 158
Program mode selector switch 163
Selector lever position 157
Starting the engine 45
Steering wheel gearshift control
(Speedshift) CL 55 AMG 161
Transmission fluid 266
Winter program mode 163, 164B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 71, 383
Compatible child seats 71, 383
Self-test 72
Backrest supports
Lumbar region 112
Shoulder region 111
Backup lamps 337, 340
Bulbs 337
BAS 78, 383
Messages in display 302
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 333
Check lamp 90, 91
Replacing 332
Battery discharged
Jump starting 351
Battery, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
Check lamp 95
Battery, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 334
Checking the battery 95
Replacing 332Battery, vehicle 268, 348
Charging 349
Disconnecting 349
Reconnecting 350
Reinstalling 349
Removing 349
Bi-Xenon headlamps 383
Block heater (Canada only) 281
Blocking
Rear window operation 75
Brake assist system (BAS) 383
Brake fluid 258, 375
Brake lamp bulbs 337
Brake lamp, high mounted 337
Brake pads
Message in display 305
Brakes 248
Warning lamp 293
Break-in period 246
Bulbs, replacing 336
Additional turn signals 336
Backup lamps 337
Brake lamps 337
Fog lamps 336

398 IndexFuel tank
Filler flap 257
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 372
Functions (control system) 131, 133
Resetting 146
Fuse box 356, 357
Fuse chart 329
Fuses 356
Fuse box in dashboard 356
Fuse box in engine compartment 357
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 356
Fuse box in the rear passenger
compartment 357
Fuse chart 329
Fuse extractor 329
Spare fuses 329
G
Garage door opener 27, 238
Erasing in remote control 243
Integrated remote control 240
Rolling code programming 241
Gasoline see Fuel 258Gear range 385
Automatic transmission 159
Limiting 159
Shifting into optimal 158
Gear range limit
Canceling 158
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 289
Position 160
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission 45
Global
Locking 89
Unlocking 89
Global Positioning System (GPS) 385
Glove box 21, 221
Closing 221
Locking 221
Opening 221
Unlocking 221
Gloves (vehicle tool kit) 329
Good visibility 167
GPS 231, 385H
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote
control 240
Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 289
Hazard warning flasher 123
Switching off 124
Switching on 124
Head restraints 108
Headlamp cleaning system 258
Headlamps
Automatic control 120
Bi-Xenon 383
Cleaning 286
Cleaning system 170, 269, 379
Refilling washer fluid 269
Switching off 55
Switching on 49
Headliner
Cleaning 289
Heated steering wheel* 228

404 IndexParking brake 47, 54
Message in display 305
Releasing 47
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 336, 337, 339
Switching on 119
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 117, 156,
168
Parktronic* 214, 386
Cleaning sensors 287
Malfunctioning 218
Warning indicators 216
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
Warning lamp 298
Passenger compartment 254
Fuse box in 356
Interior lighting 124
Interior rear view mirror 40
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 226
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 60
Pedals 247Phone book*
Loading 140
Quick search 140
Phone number*
Dialing 140
Redialing 141
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 290
Poly-V-belt drive 386
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 117
Positions (Memory function*)
Storing into memory 117
Power assistance 247
Power closing assist for doors and trunk
lid 105
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion depth 35
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35
Adjusting seat height 35
Folding forward front seat
backrests 37Front seat head restraints 108
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power train 386
Power washer 285
Power window
Blocking of rear window operation 75
Opening and closing 186
Opening and closing with
SmartKey 188
Synchronizing 190
Practical hints
First aid kit 329
Fuses 356
Lamp in center console 298
Lamps in instrument cluster 292
Messages in the display 299
Vehicle tool kit 329
Problems
While driving 52
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 386
Automatic transmission 163
PULSE function (Massage function) 112

406 IndexResidual ventilation 183
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 386
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 69, 73
Rims and Tires 365
Roadside Assistance
Tele Aid 234
Roadside assistance 12
Rolling code programming 241
RON (Research Octane Number) 258,
387
Roof rack 219
Rotating wheels 279
Rubber parts
Cleaning 290
S
Safety
Occupant 60
Safety belts see Seat belts 42
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 77
Saving current speed 196Screwdriver (vehicle tool kit) 329
Seat
Heating 113
Seat belt force limiter 68
Seat belts 66
Cleaning 289
Fastening 42
Proper use of 44, 67
Safety guidelines 64
Warning lamp 296
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 111
Seat heater
Switching off 113
Switching on 113
Seat ventilation*
Switching off 115
Switching on 115
Seats 107
Adjusting 34
Adjusting lumbar support 112
Adjusting shoulder support 111
Easy entry/exit feature 107
Massage function 112
Multicontour backrest* 111Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down hooks 220
Selector lever
Message in display 302
Position (automatic
transmission) 157
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 72
Tele Aid 231
Service
Calling up the service indicator 283
Major service (Service B) 282
Minor service (Service A) 282
Overdue 282
Types 282
When due 282
Service (maintenance) 282
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 282
Calling up 283
Clearing 282, 283
Service life (tires) 271
Service System see FSS 282

407 Index
Setting
Convenience functions 154
Cruise control 196
Daytime running lamp mode 150
Digital clock 23
Distronic* time interval 205
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 156
Following distance in Distronic* 205
Higher speed in cruise control 197
Higher speed in Distronic* 203
Individual vehicle settings 145
Interior illumination delayed
switch-off 152
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 149
Language, multifunction display 149
Locator lighting 150
Lower speed in cruise control 197
Lower speed in Distronic* 204
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 148
Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 156
Slower speed in cruise control 197SmartKey dependent memory 154
Speed in cruise control 197
Speed in Distronic* 203
Speedometer display mode 148
Suspension tuning 210
Temperature (interior) 176
Temperature indicator 148
Units
Speedometer 148
Temperature 148
Vehicle level control 211
Settings
Calling up Distronic* 142, 201
Convenience functions 154
Factory, SmartKey 89
Individual (SmartKey) 154
Lighting (control system) 149
Menus and submenus 131
Resetting all (control system) 146
Resetting in the submenu 146
Selective 89, 94
Settings menu
Functions in 145
Individual vehicle settings 145
Submenus 146Shift lock 387
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 160
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 158
Shoulder support
Seat adjustment 111
Side impact airbags 65
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 336, 337, 339
Side windows
Automatic closing 188
Automatic opening 187
Cleaning 288
Closing 186, 187
Closing fully (Express-close) 188
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 189
Closing with SmartKey 188
Opening 186, 187
Opening fully (Express-open) 187
Opening with SmartKey 188
Stopping 188
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 51
Single wipe 51

410 IndexTar stains 285
Tele Aid 230
Emergency calls 232
Information 235
Initiating an emergency call
manually 233
Messages in display 318
Remote door unlock 237
Roadside Assistance 234
Stolen vehicle tracking services 238
System self-check 231
Upgrade signals 236
Tele Aid System 387
Telematics* 387
Telephone* 24, 229
Answering a call 140
Dialing a number from the phone
book 140
Ending a call 140
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 140
Messages in display 319
Operating 139
Redialing 141Temperature
Display mode 148
Setting interior temperature 176
Setting units in display 148
Tires 272
Tie-down hooks (Trunk) 220
Tightening torque 387
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 347
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 259, 271
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire speed rating 251, 387
Tire traction 251
Tires 270, 380
Direction of rotation 271
Driving instructions 250
Messages in display 321, 324
Retreads 270
Service life 271
Temperature 272
Tire pressure monitor indicator
lamp* 296
Tread depth 280Wear pattern 279
Winter 280
Tools 329
Tow-away alarm 25, 84
Arming 84
Disarming 84
Disarming for transport 84
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 329
Installing 355
Towing the vehicle 353
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 238
Traction 163, 387
Transmission see Automatic
transmission 266
Tread depth (tires) 280
Trip computer 143
Trip odometer
Resetting 127
Trunk
Closing 98
Lock button 95
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 95
Locking separately 104