seat memory MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 2002 C215 Owner's Manual

2 Contents
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................ 90
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................. 91
Airbags .............................................. 92
Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor
and airbag .................................. 100
Infant and
child restraint systems ............. 102
Steering wheel adjustment .......... 105
Rear view mirrors .......................... 106
Rear view mirror,
automatic antiglare ................... 106
Memory function ............................111
Key dependent
memory settings ........................113
Instrument cluster ..........................114
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ............... 120
Trip and main odometer
and sub menu ............................ 124Audio 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 ................158
Exterior lamp switch ......................159
Headlamp mode ..............................160
Night security illumination ..........162Headlamp 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 .......... 180
Rear window defroster .................. 181
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................ 182
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20 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Door control panel1Door handle, pull to open, see page 47
2Memory function switches (for storing seat, steering
wheel, rear view mirror and exterior mirror
settings), see page 111
3Seat heater switch, see page 76
Seat ventilation, see page 79
4Front seat adjustment switches, see page 67
5Exterior mirror adjustment switches, see page 107
Exterior mirrors, electrically folding switches,
seepage109
6Power window switches, see page 183
7Switch for rear door window override, see pages 183
and 185
8Trunk lid release switch, see page 56
Trunk lid opening/closing system switch, see
page 57
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26 Contents - Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 28
Start lock-out .................................... 31
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 32
Central locking system ................... 33
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 33
KEYLESS-GO ................................. 37
Opening and closing
windows and
sliding/pop-up roof
from outside .................................. 44
Panic button .................................. 46
Mechanical keys ........................... 46
Doors .................................................. 47
Power closing assist for
doors and trunk lid ..................... 49
Central locking switch .................... 49
Automatic central locking .............. 51
Emergency unlocking
in case of accident ...................... 51
Trunk ................................................. 52
Trunk lamp ....................................... 55Trunk lid release switch ................ 56
Trunk lid release/close switch ...... 57
Trunk lid emergency release
(vehicles built prior to
September 2001) ........................ 60
Trunk lid emergency release
(vehicles built September 2001
and later) ...................................... 61
Antitheft alarm system ................... 62
Tow-away alarm ............................... 64
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 66
Front seat adjustment ..................... 67
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints ........... 71
Backrest ............................................ 72
Lumbar support ................................ 74
Multicontour backrest ..................... 74
Seat heater ......................................... 76
Seat ventilation system .................. 79
Power head restraints, rear ............81
Seat belts and
integrated restraint system ....... 82
Seat belts .......................................... 82Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................ 83
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system .................... 88
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ......... 89
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................ 90
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................. 91
Airbags .............................................. 92
Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor
and airbag .................................. 100
Infant and
child restraint systems ............. 102
Steering wheel adjustment .......... 105
Rear view mirrors .......................... 106
Rear view mirror,
automatic antiglare .................. 106
Memory function ............................ 111
Key dependent
memory settings ........................113
Instrument cluster ..........................114
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69 Seats
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 6Head restraint
The height of the head restraint is adjusted
automatically with the seat so that the back of the
head is supported approximately at ear level. Adjust
the head restraint using the switch if the preset
position does not support the back of your head
approximately at ear level.
For steering wheel adjustment, see page 105;
inside rear view mirror, see page 106;
exterior rear view mirrors, see page 107.Adjust the head restraint angle (7) by hand. Push or pull
the head restraint in direction of arrow.
Storing seat positions
The head restraint, steering wheel and rear view mirror
positions are stored together with the seat position.
See page 111 for notes on the memory function. For
recalling a stored seat/steering wheel/rear view mirror
position see page 112.
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73 Seats
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care IndexNotes:
The automatic seat slide is provided with a safety
feature.
The automatic process is interrupted, if the backrest of
the sliding seat is pushed against an occupant or object.
The seat will slide forward and stop.
Investigate and correct the cause of interruption.
Now use memory button (page 112) or power seat switch
(page 68) to bring seat into desired position.
When folding the backrest forward from a reclined
posi ti on, an d t hen foldin g i t back , t he back rest stops in a
more upright position for the safety of any rear-seat
passenger. Adjust the backrest until your arms are
slightly angled when holding the steering wheel, see
page 68.
The power seats can also be operated with the
driver’s or passenger door open. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle or with access
to a n un locked vehi cle. Un supervi sed use of vehicl e
equipment may cause serious personal injury.Never place hands under seat or near any moving
parts during a seat adjustment procedure.
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105 Steering wheel adjustment
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Steering wheel adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel position, turn the electronic
key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. With the driver’s
door open, the steering wheel can also be operated with
the electronic key removed or in starter switch
position 0. However any adjustment will be cancelled
and the steering wheel will return to it’s position stored
in memory if the driver’s door is closed or the electronic
key is inserted in the starter switch.The stalk is located on the steering column.
1Steering column, lengthen or shorten column
Move the stalk to the front or rear.
2Steering column, height
Move the stalk up or down.
Note:
The steering wheel adjustment can be stored together
with the seat and mirror adjustment.
See page 111 for notes on the memory function.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could
cause the driver to lose the control of the vehicle.When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the starter switch, and take the
KEYLESS-GO-card (if so equipped) with you. The steering wheel adjustment feature can also be
operated with the driver’s door open. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with access
to a n un locked vehi cle. Un supervi sed use of vehicl e
equipment may cause serious personal injury.
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106 Rear view mirrors
Te ch n i c a l
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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
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Exterior rear view mirrors
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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111 Memory function
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Memory function
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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112 Memory function
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data Instruments
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Storing positions into memory
Driver’s seat: with the electronic key in starter switch
position 1 or 2 or with the driver’s door open.
Front passenger seat: with electronic key in starter
switch position 1 or 2 or the passenger door open.
Adjust the seat and multicontour backrest to the desired
position. You can also adjust the steering wheel, the
exterior rear view mirrors electrically and the inside
rear view mirror by hand for the driver’s seat. See
page 67 for front seat adjustment, page 107 for exterior
rear view mirror adjustment and page 105 for steering
wheel adjustment.
Push memory button “M”, release and push a stored
position button “1”,“ 2” or “3” within 3 seconds.
Recalling positions from memory
To recall a seat / steering wheel / rear view mirror
position, push and hold button “1”, “2” or “3” until seat,
steering wheel and rear view mirror movement has
stopped.
The seat / steering wheel / rear view mirror movement
stops when the button is released.Caution!
Do not operate the power seats using the memory
button if the backrest is in an excessively reclined
position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear
seats.
First move backrest to an upright position.
Important!
Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check
and adjust if necessary the seat height, seat position
fore and aft, and backrest angle to insure adequate
control, reach and comfort. The head restraint should
also be adjusted for proper height. See also airbag
section for proper seat positioning.
In addition, also adjust the steering wheel to ensure
ad eq uate con trol, reach, ope rati on an d c omfort. Bot h t he
inside and outside rear view mirrors should be adjusted
for adequate rearward vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be
seated in a properly secured restraint system that
complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213.
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