mirror. MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 2002 C215 Owner's Manual

106 Rear view mirrors
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Rear view mirrors
Inside rear view mirror
Manually adjust the inside rear view mirror.
Storing inside rear view mirror positions
The inside rear view mirror position is stored in
memory with the seat / steering wheel / exterior rear
view mirror positions and can be recalled when
necessary. See page 111 for notes on the memory
function.
Inside rear view mirror, automatic antiglare
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.
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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107 Rear view mirrors
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The buttons are located on the driver’s door.Exterior rear view mirror adjustment
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 2.
Push button to select mirror to be adjusted:
Driver’s side – Push button (1).
Passenger side – Push button (2).
Push the adjustment button (3) up, down, left or right
according to the setting desired.
Note:
The exterior rear view mirrors have electrically heated
glass. The heater switches on automatically, depending
on outside temperature.
Storing exterior rear view mirror positions
The exterior rear view mirror positions are stored in
memory with the seat / steering wheel / inside rear view
mirror positions and can be recalled when necessary.
See page 111 for notes on the memory function.
Wa r n i n g !
Exercise care when using the passenger side
exterior mirror. The mirror surface is convex
(outwardly curved surface for a wider field of
view). Objects in mirror are closer than they
appear. Check your inside rear view mirror or
glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
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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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190 Interior equipment
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Note:
The time delay for the interior light to switch off after
the electronic key is removed from the starter switch
can be adjusted in the individual setting menu
“LIGHTING” – “INTERIOR LAMP DELAYED SHUT-OFF”.
Seepage144.
To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged
with doors open, all interior lamps switch off after
approximately 5 minutes, when the electronic key
removed or in starter switch position 0.
6Interior lamps, front:
Press rocker switch in to switch front interior and
reading lamps on. The front interior lighting stays
on while the rocker switch is pressed in.
Switching off the front interior lighting:
Press rocker switch to position (4) or (5).
Courtesy lighting
The interior of your vehicle is equipped with various
different lighting installations to help you to orient
yourself better in the dark.Entrance lamps, exit lamps
With exterior lamps on or electronic key in starter
switch position 1, the lamps in the door trays illuminate.
The lights will remain on for approximately 5 minutes if
the electronic key is in starter switch position 0 and
exterior lamps are switched off.
Footwell lighting
With parking lamps on, the driver and front passenger
footwell is illuminated.
Center console lighting
Turn the electronic key in the starter switch to
position 1. The center console is illuminated from the
inside rear view mirror.
Door entry lamps
The appropriate entry lamp switches on if a door is
opened in darkness and if the interior lighting is
switched to automatic function.
The entry lamp switches off automatically when the
door is closed.
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Sun visors
Swing sun visors (2) down to protect against sun glare.
If sunlight enters through a side window, disengage sun
visor from the inner mounting (1) and pivot to the side,
and slide it to the desired position.Vanity mirrors
1Illuminated vanity mirror
With the visor engaged in its inner mounting (2),
the lamp (4) can be switched on by opening the
cover (3). Slide the mirror to the left or right for a
normal or magnified image.
Fold the cover (3) down to close the vanity mirror.
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Wa r n i n g !
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
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