lamp MERCEDES-BENZ CL55AMG 2001 C215 Owner's Guide

57 Central locking system
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Trunk lid release switch
(Vehicles without trunk lid opening/closing system)
The switch is located on the driver’s door.The trunk lid will swing open automatically. You should
always make sure there is sufficient clearance.
A minimum height clearance of 6 ft. (1.85 m) is
required to open the trunk lid.
To open the trunk, the vehicle must be at standstill. Pull
up on switch until trunk lid is open.
The indicator lamp in the switch remains on with trunk
lid open.
Notes:
The trunk can also be opened by using the remote
control. PressŠ button.
The trunk lid cannot be opened by the switch or the
remote control when previously locked separately with
the mechanical key. To open, see page 53.
The trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid
release switch when the vehicle was previously locked
with the remote control. To unlock vehicle with the
remote control, see page 34.

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Trunk lid opening/closing system (optional)
The switch is located on the driver’s door.
The trunk lid will open and close automatically. You
should always make sure that there is sufficient
clearance.
A minimum height clearance of 6 ft. (1.85 m) is
required to open the trunk lid.
To ope n and cl ose t he trunk, t he veh icl e m ust be pa rked
and unlocked. To o p e n t r u n k l i d :
Pull up on switch until trunk lid begins to open. The
switch can now be released, the trunk lid opens
automatically.
To interrupt the opening process, either pull up on
switch, or push in trunk lid lock, or press buttonŠ
on the remote control.
The indicator lamp in the switch remains on with trunk
lid open.
To close trunk lid:
Press upper half of switch until trunk lid is closed and
the indicator lamp in the switch goes out.
Wa r n i n g !
Wh en closing th e trunk lid, be su re th at there i s no
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure. Be especially careful when small
children are around. Maintain sight of trunk area
while operating the door mounted switch.To interrupt the hydraulic power closing assist
mechanism release trunk lid release/close switch
and pull up to open.

62 Antitheft alarm system
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Antitheft alarm system
1Indicator lamp in switch located in center console
The antitheft alarm is automatically armed or disarmed
with the remote control or the KEYLESS-GO-function, by
locking or unlocking the vehicle.The antitheft alarm is armed within approx. 10 seconds
after locking the vehicle with the remote control or the
lock button at each door handle (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO).
A blinking lamp (1) indicates that the alarm is armed.
Operation:
Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior
vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when
someone:
•opens a door,
•opens the trunk,
•opens the hood,
•attempts to raise the vehicle.
The alarm will last approximately 2
1/2minutes in form
of f lashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm
will sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if
the activating element (a door for example) is
immediately closed. If the alarm stays on for more than
20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically.
See Tele Aid on page 210.

63 Antitheft alarm system
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We recommend that you carry the electronic reserve
key plus mechanical key with you and keep it in a safe
place (e.g. your wallet) so that it is always handy. Never
leave the electronic reserve key in the vehicle.
When you unlock the driver’s door with the mechanical
key, the exterior lamps will f lash and the alarm will
sound. To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the
starter switch or press buttonŒ or‹ on the
electronic main key; or (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO)
when carrying the KEYLESS-GO-card, grasp the door
handle or press the start-/stop button on the gear
selector lever.

64 Tow-away alarm
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Tow - aw ay al a rm
The switch is located in the center console.
1Press to switch off
2Indicator lampOnce the alarm system has been armed, the exterior
vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle.
The alarm will last approximately 2
1/2minutes in form
of f lashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm
will sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if
the vehicle is immediately lowered. To cancel the alarm,
insert the electronic key in the starter switch or press
buttonŒ or‹ on the electronic main key; or
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO) when carrying the
KEYLESS-GO-card, grasp the door handle or press the
start-/stop button on the gear selector lever.
If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an
emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele Aid
on page 210.

65 Tow-away alarm
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature, switch
off the tow-away alarm before towing the vehicle, or
when parking on a surface subject to movement, such
as a ferry or auto train.
To do so, turn electronic key in starter switch to
position 1 or 0, or remove electronic key from starter
switch. Press tow-away alarm switch (1). The indicator
lamp (2) illuminates briefly.Exit vehicle, and lock vehicle with the electronic main
key or (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO) the lock button at
each door handle.
The tow-away alarm remains switched off until the
vehicle is locked again with the electronic main key or
the lock button at each door handle (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO) at which time it is automatically
reactivated.

75 Seats
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Some model s may b e equ ipped with mu lticontour sea ts.
These seats have inflatable air cushions built into the
backrests to provide additional lumbar and side support.
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 2 to
operate.
We recommend that you make the basic settings in the
following order:
1Lumbar region
Pressj ork to select a lumbar region.
Press and holdæ orç to inf la te or def la te t he
selected lumbar support.
2Center section
Pressæ orç side of switch and hold; the air
cushion will be inflated or deflated. Release the
switch in the desired position.3Backrest side cushions
The lateral support increases or decreases as you
press the button to the right or left. Adjust the side
cushions to provide good lateral support.
4Massage function(PULSE)
The multicontour backrest is equipped with a
massage function to help prevent fatigue during
longer journeys.
The PULSE function inflates and deflates the air
cushions in the lumbar region rhythmically.
An indicator lamp on the switch lights up when the
PULSE function is switched on. The PULSE function
switches off automatically after approximately
8minutes.

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Seat heater
The seat heaters can be switched on with the electronic
key in starter switch positions 1 or 2.
The buttons are located on each door.
Notes:
When in operation, the seat heater consumes a large
amount of electrical power. It is not advisable to use the
seat heater longer than necessary.The seat heaters may automatically switch off if too
many power consumers are switched on at the same
time or if the battery charge is low. In this case, one or
both indicator lamps will blink.
The seat heaters switch back on again automatically as
soon as sufficient voltage is available.
If the blinking of the indicator lamps is distracting to
you, the seat heaters can be switched off.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care IndexVehicles without seat ventilation function:
Normal heating mode:
Press button (1).
One indicator lamp in the switch lights up.
The seat heater will be automatically switched off after
approximately 30 minutes.
Rapid heating mode:
Press button (2).
Both indicator lamps in the switch light up.
The system switches over to normal heating mode
automatically after approximately 5 minutes.
Turning off the heater:
Press button (1) or (2) again.
The indicator lamps go out. The seat heater is switched
off.
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Vehicles with seat ventilation function:
Rapid heating mode:
Press button (3) once.
Both red indicator lamps above the button light up.
The system switches over to normal heating mode
automatically after approximately 5 minutes.
Normal heating mode:
Press button (3) twice.
One red indicator lamp above the button lights up.
The seat heater will be automatically switched off after
approximately 30 minutes.
Turning off the heater:
Press the button (3) again.
The indicator lamps go out. The seat heater is switched
off.
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