rear view mirror MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 2007 C216 User Guide

355 Controls in detail
Mirrors
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors
The reflection brightness of the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side and
the interior rear view mirror will respond
automatically to glare when

the ignition is switched on
(
page 336)
and

incoming light from headlamps falls on
the sensor in the interior rear view
mirror
The interior rear view mirror will not react if

reverse gear R is engaged
and

the interior lighting is turned on
Warning!G
The auto-dimming function does not react if
incoming light is not aimed directly at the
sensors in the interior rear view mirror.
The interior rear view mirror and the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not
react, for example, if the rear window sun-
shade is in raised position.
Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles
(incident light) could blind you. As a result,
you may not be able to observe traffic con-
ditions and could cause an accident.
Warning!G
Exercise care when using the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view 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 in-
side rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.

356 Controls in detail
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position
Follow these steps to activate the mirror
parking position so that the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror will be
turned downward to the stored position.
Make sure you have stored a parking
position for the passenger-side exterior
rear view mirror (
page 359).
Make sure the “Lower mirror when re-
versing” function in the “Exterior Mirror
Convenience Settings” submenu of the
COMAND system is selected
(
page 237).
Switch on the ignition (page 336).1Selector switch for right or left exterior
mirror
Press switch1 repeatedly until the
exterior mirror on the front passenger
side is selected.
Shift the automatic transmission in re-
verse gearR.
The passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror will be turned downward to the
stored position.
The exterior rear view mirror returns to its
previously stored driving position:

when you switch off the ignition

10 seconds after you have put the au-
tomatic transmission out of reverse
gearR

immediately once your vehicle exceeds
a speed of approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h)

immediately when you press button1
for driver’s side exterior rear view mir-
ror.iWith the automatic transmission in reverse
gear R, the previously selected exterior rear view
mirror is activated.
iIf you adjust the exterior mirrors while they
are in the parking position, the new mirror posi-
tion is stored as a new parking position.

357 Controls in detail
Memory function
Memory function
Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver
should check and adjust the seat height,
seat position fore and aft, and seat back-
rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate
control, reach, and comfort. The head
restraint should also be adjusted for
proper height. See also the section on
air bags (
page 42) for proper seat
positioning.
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to
ensure adequate control, reach, operation
and comfort. Both the interior and exterior
rear view mirrors should be adjusted for
adequate rear vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small
children should be seated in a properly se-
cured restraint system that complies with
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 225 and
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 210.2.With the memory function you can store up
to three different configurations.
The following settings are stored when us-
ing the buttons on the driver’s door:

Driver’s seat, head restraint height and
backrest position

Lumbar support (CL 550)

Drive-dynamic multicontour seat*:
activation/deactivation

Steering wheel position

Exterior rear view mirrors positionThe following settings are stored when us-
ing the buttons on the passenger door:

Front passenger seat, head restraint
high and backrest position

Lumbar support (CL 550)

Drive-dynamic multicontour seat*:
activation/deactivation
Warning!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.

358 Controls in detail
Memory function
MMemory button
1 2 3Memory position buttons
Switch on the ignition (page 336).
or
Open the respective door.
Storing positions into memory
Adjust the seat (page 339) to the de-
sired position.
On the driver’s side: adjust the steering
wheel (
page 351) and the exterior
rear view mirrors (
page 353) to the
desired position.
Press memory buttonM.
Release memory buttonM and press
one of the memory position buttons
1,2or3 within 3 seconds.
All the settings are stored at the
selected position.
Recalling positions from memory
Press and hold one of the memory
position buttons1,2or3 until the
seat, steering wheel and exterior rear
view mirrors have completely moved to
the stored positions.
!Do not operate the power seats using a
memory position button if the seat backrest is in
an excessively reclined position. Doing so could
cause damage to front or rear seats.
First move seat backrest to an upright position.
iReleasing the memory position button
immediately stops movement to the stored
positions.
The drive-dynamic multicontour front seat*
and/or lumbar support (CL 550) will continue to
be adjusted.

359 Controls in detail
Memory function
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position
For easier parking, you can adjust the pas-
senger-side exterior rear view mirror so
that you can see the right rear wheel as
soon as you engage reverse gearR.
For information on activating the parking
position, see “Activating exterior rear view
mirror parking position” (
page 356).
1Memory button M
2Adjustment button
3Selector switch for right or left exterior
mirror
Stop the vehicle.
Make sure the ignition is switched on
(
page 336).
Press switch3 until the exterior mir-
ror on the front passenger side is se-
lected.
Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear
view mirror with button2 so that you
see the rear wheel and the road curb.
Press memory button M.
Within 3 seconds, press one of adjust-
ment buttons2.
The parking position is stored if the
mirror does not move.
iIf the mirror does move, repeat the above
steps. After the setting is stored, you can move
the mirror again.

370 Controls in detail
Lighting
Interior lighting in the front
The controls are located in the overhead
control panel.
1Left reading lamp on/off
2Rear interior lamps on/off
3Front interior lighting on/off
4Interior lighting control
5Right reading lamp on/off
Automatic controlDeactivating: Press button4.
The OFF indicator lamp next to the but-
ton comes on.
The interior lighting remains switched
off in darkness, even when you:

unlock the vehicle

remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch

open a door
Activating: Press button4.
The interior lighting switches on in
darkness, when you:

unlock the vehicle

remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch

open a door
The interior lighting switches off auto-
matically following an adjustable time
delay (
page 241).Manual control
Switching on/off front interior light-
ing: Press button 3.
Switching on/off rear interior light-
ing: Press button 2.
Switching on/off front reading
lamps: Press button 1 or 5.
The front reading lamps reading lamps
are located in the lower edge of the in-
terior rear view mirror.
Ambient lighting: The brightness of
the ambient lighting is adjusted via
COMAND (
page 240).
iThe interior lighting is factory-set to auto-
matic mode.
iIf the door remains open, the interior lighting
switches off automatically after approximately
5minutes.

439 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Dynamic Rear View Monitor*
The Dynamic Rear View Monitor is an elec-
tronic and visual parking aid. It shows you
the area behind the vehicle on the
COMAND display.
In addition, the Dynamic Rear View Moni-
tor contains guide lines to help you with re-
verse parking (back-in parking) and
parallel parking.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as
a reverse-mirror image similar to the view
in a rear-view mirror.The Dynamic Rear View Monitor is in the
handle strip of the trunk lid.
1Dynamic Rear View MonitorView through the camera
iThe Dynamic Rear View Monitor is also
called “Park Assist” in COMAND display.
iThe image from the Dynamic Rear View
Monitor is shown on the COMAND display
(
page 35).

483 Controls in detail
Useful features
Shortly after the completion of your
Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive
a user ID and password. By visiting
www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid”
(USA only), you will have access to account
information, remote door unlock and
more.
System self-check
Initially, after switching on the ignition,
malfunctions are detected and indicated.
If a malfunction is detected, the indicator
lamps in the SOS button, the Roadside As-
sistance button• and the Information
button¡ stay on longer than
10 seconds or do not come on. The mes-
sage “Tele Aid not activated” or “Tele Aid
inoperative” appears in the multifunction
display.Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated
automatically following an accident in
which the emergency tensioning devices
(ETDs) or air bags deploy.An emergency call can also be initiated
manually by opening the cover next to the
interior rear view mirror labeled SOS, then
briefly pressing the button located under
the cover. For instructions on initiating an
emergency call manually (page 485).
Once the emergency call is in progress, the
indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin
to flash. The message:

“Connecting call” appears in the multi-
function display

“Emergency Call Activated” appears in
the COMAND display
and the audio system is muted. When the
connection is established, the message:

“Call connected” appears in the multi-
function display

“Emergency Call Activated” appears in
the COMAND display
iThe SOS button is located above the interior
rear view mirror (
page 485).
The Roadside Assistance button• and the
Information button¡ are located below the
center armrest cover (
page 485).
Warning!G
If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, in
the Roadside Assistance button•
and/or in the Information button¡ do
not come on during the system self-check,
or if any of these indicators remain illuminat-
ed continuously in red and/or the message
“Tele Aid not activated” or “Tele Aid inopera-
tive” is displayed in the multifunction display
after the system self-check, a malfunction in
the system has been detected.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as ex-
pected. Have the system checked at the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.

491 Controls in detail
Useful features
Interior rear view mirror with integrated
remote control
1Indicator lamp
2 3 4Signal transmitter button
Needed for programming (not part of vehi-
cle equipment):
5Hand-held remote control of ga-
rage door opener, gate operator
or other device
6Hand-held remote control but-
ton
Warning!G
Before programming the integrated remote
control to a garage door opener or gate
operator, make sure people and objects are
out of the way of the device to prevent po-
tential harm or damage. When programming
a garage door opener, the door moves up or
down. When programming a gate operator,
the gate opens or closes.
Do not use the integrated remote control
with any garage door opener that lacks
safety stop and reverse features as required
by U.S. federal safety standards (this
includes any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982).
A garage door that cannot detect an object
– signaling the door to stop and reverse –
does not meet current U.S. federal safety
standards.
When programming a garage door opener,
park the vehicle outside the garage.
Do not run the engine while programming
the integrated remote control. Inhalation of
exhaust gas is hazardous to your health.
All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and possible death.

556 Operation
Vehicle care
Engine cleaning
Prior to cleaning the engine compartment,
make sure to protect electrical compo-
nents and connectors from contact with
water and cleaning agents.
Corrosion protection, such as
MB Anticorrosion Wax, should be applied
to the engine compartment after every
engine cleaning. Before applying, all
control linkage bushings and joints should
be lubricated. The poly-V-belt and all pul-
leys should be protected from any wax.
Vehicle washing
In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces
of road salt as soon as possible.
When washing the vehicle underbody, do
not forget to clean the inner sides of the
wheels.Hand-wash
Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle
in direct sunlight.
Only use a mild car wash detergent,
such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car
Shampoo.
Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a dif-
fused jet of water.
Direct only a very weak spray towards
the ventilation intake.
Use plenty of water and rinse the
sponge and chamois frequently.
Rinse with clean water and thoroughly
dry with a chamois.
Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on
the finish.Automatic car wash
You can have your car washed in an auto-
matic car wash from the start.
To protect the filter system, switch the
automatic climate control to air recir-
culation mode (
page 458).
If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it be-
fore running it through the automatic car
wash.
iVehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
If a door handle is hit by a strong jet of water, and
a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is in close prox-
imity, i.e. within approximately 3 ft (approxi-
mately 1 m), the vehicle could be inadvertently
locked or unlocked.
!Do not use scouring agents on these parts.
Never apply strong force and only use a soft,
non-scratching cloth when cleaning the vehicle.
Do not attempt to wipe the surface with a dry
cloth or sponge.
Otherwise you may scratch or damage the paint.
!Do not clean your vehicle in an automatic
touchless car wash which uses caustic spray.
Otherwise the caustic spray will damage the
paint or ornamental moldings.
!Make sure that the windshield wiper switch
is set to0 (
page 372). Otherwise, e.g. the rain
sensor could activate and cause the wipers to
move unintentionally. This may lead to vehicle
damage.
Due to the width of the vehicle, fold in exterior
rear view mirrors prior to running the vehicle
through an automatic car wash to prevent dam-
age to the mirrors.