2004 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

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CL-Class Operator’s Manual CL 500 CL 600 CL 55 AMG Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers , we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time: 앫 Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. 앫 Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are de- signed to acquaint you with the opera- tion of your Mercedes-Benz. 앫 Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- cupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company At a glance .......................................... 19 Cockpit................................................. 20 Instrument cluster ................................ 22 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 24 Center console ..................................... 25 Upper part ...................................... 25 Lower part ...................................... 26 Overhead control panel ........................ 27 Door control panel................................ 28 Introduction .......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Service and Warranty Information.. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada......................... 13 Where to find it.................................... 14 Symbols............................................... 15 Operating safety .................................. 16 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16 Problems with your vehicle.................. 17 Reporting safety defects...................... 18 Reporting safety defects ................ 18 Contents Getting started................................... 29 Unlocking ............................................. 30 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 30 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 32 Adjusting.............................................. 34 Seats .............................................. 34 Steering wheel................................ 39 Mirrors............................................ 40 Driving.................................................. 42 Fastening the seat belts ................. 42 Starting the engine ......................... 45 Switching on headlamps................. 49 Turn signals and high beam ............ 49 Windshield wipers........................... 50 Problems while driving.................... 52 Parking and locking.............................. 53 Parking brake ................................. 54 Switching off headlamps................. 55 Turning off the engine..................... 55 Contents Safety and Security ........................... 59 Occupant safety................................... 60 Airbags ........................................... 61 Seat belts ....................................... 66 Children in the vehicle.................... 69 Blocking of rear window operation . 75 Panic alarm.......................................... 76 Activating ....................................... 76 Deactivating ................................... 76 Driving safety systems......................... 77 ABS ................................................ 77 BAS ................................................ 78 ESP................................................. 79 Anti-theft systems................................ 82 Immobilizer..................................... 82 Anti-theft alarm system.................. 82 Tow-away alarm ............................. 84 Controls in detail ............................... 87 Locking and unlocking......................... 88 SmartKey ....................................... 88 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ........ 91 Opening the doors from the inside. 96 Opening the trunk lid from the outside ........................................... 96 Opening the trunk lid from the inside ............................................. 97 Closing the trunk lid....................... 98 Trunk lid opening/closing system* 98 Trunk lid emergency release ........ 103 Separately locking the trunk lid ... 104 Separately unlocking the trunk lid 104 Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid........................................ 105 Automatic central locking ............ 105 Locking and unlocking from the inside ........................................... 106 Seats ................................................. 107 Easy-entry/exit feature ............... 107 Removing and installing front seat head restraints............................. 108 Rear seat head restraints............. 109 Lumbar support ........................... 111 Multicontour backrest*................ 111 Seat heating................................. 113 Seat ventilation*.......................... 115 Memory function ............................... 116 Storing positions into memory..... 117 Recalling positions from memory. 117 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........................... 117 Lighting ............................................. 119 Exterior lamp switch .................... 119 Combination switch ..................... 123 Hazard warning flasher ................ 123 Interior lighting ............................ 124 Courtesy lighting.......................... 125 Instrument cluster ............................. 126 Instrument cluster illumination .... 126 Coolant temperature gauge ......... 127 Trip odometer .............................. 127 Tachometer.................................. 128 Outside temperature indicator..... 128 Contents Power windows .................................. 186 Opening and closing the windows 186 Synchronizing the power windows 190 Sliding/pop-up roof ........................... 191 Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof ...................... 191 Synchronizing the sliding/ pop-up roof................................... 194 Driving systems.................................. 195 Cruise control ............................... 195 Distronic* ..................................... 198 Active Body Control (ABC) ............ 210 Parktronic system* (Parking assist) ............................. 214 Loading .............................................. 219 Roof rack* .................................... 219 Loading instructions ..................... 219 Cargo tie-down hooks................... 220 Control system .................................. 129 Multifunction display.................... 129 Multifunction steering wheel........ 130 Menus .......................................... 132 Standard display menu ................ 134 AUDIO menu ................................ 134 CD changer operating mode ........ 137 TEL menu* ................................... 139 NAVI menu................................... 141 Distronic* menu........................... 142 Trip computer menu..................... 143 Malfunction memory menu .......... 144 Settings menu.............................. 145 Automatic transmission..................... 157 One-touch gearshifting................. 158 Gear ranges ................................. 159 Gear selector lever position ......... 160 Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) CL 55 AMG............... 161 Program mode selector switch..... 163 Accelerator position..................... 163 Manual shift program CL 55 AMG 164 Emergency operation (Limp home mode) ....................... 166 Good visibility..................................... 167 Rear view mirror ........................... 167 Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors .................................. 169 Windshield wipers......................... 170 Headlamp cleaning system ........... 170 Sun visors ..................................... 171 Rear window sunshade* ............... 172 Automatic climate control .................. 173 Setting the temperature................ 176 Adjusting air distribution............... 177 Adjusting air volume ..................... 178 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 179 Defrosting ..................................... 179 Air recirculation mode .................. 179 Charcoal filter ............................... 181 Rear window defroster.................. 182 Deactivating the climate control system .............................. 182 Air conditioning............................. 183 Residual heat and ventilation........ 183 Ventilated storage compartment (except CL 55 AMG)...................... 184 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents....................... 185 Contents Useful features .................................. 221 Storage compartments................. 221 Ashtrays ....................................... 227 Cigarette lighter ........................... 228 Heated steering wheel* ............... 228 Telephone*................................... 229 Tele Aid ........................................ 230 Garage door opener ..................... 238 Infrared reflecting windshield....... 244 Operation ........................................ 245 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 246 Driving instructions............................ 247 Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 247 Drinking and driving ..................... 247 Pedals .......................................... 247 Power assistance ......................... 247 Brakes.......................................... 248 Driving off .................................... 249 Parking......................................... 249 Tires ............................................. 250 Hydroplaning................................ 251 Tire traction.................................. 251 Tire speed rating .......................... 251 Winter driving instructions ........... 252 Standing water............................. 253 Passenger compartment .............. 254 Driving abroad.............................. 254 Control and operation of radio transmitters ................................. 254 Catalytic converter....................... 255 Emission control .......................... 255 Coolant temperature.................... 256 At the gas station .............................. 257 Refueling...................................... 257 Check regularly and before a long trip ....................................... 258 Engine compartment ......................... 260 Hood ............................................ 260 Engine oil ..................................... 261 Transmission fluid level................ 266 Active Body Control (ABC) fluid level ..................................... 266 Coolant ........................................ 266 Battery ......................................... 268 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system........... 269 Tires and wheels................................ 270 Important guidelines .................... 270 Life of tires................................... 271 Direction of rotation..................... 271 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 271 Rotating wheels ........................... 279 Winter driving .................................... 280 Winter tires .................................. 280 Block heater (Canada only) .......... 281 Snow chains................................. 281 Maintenance...................................... 282 Clearing the service indicator ...... 282 Service term exceeded ................ 282 Calling up the service indicator.... 283 Resetting the service indicator..... 283 Vehicle care....................................... 284 Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 284 Contents Replacing wiper blades ...................... 341 Removing wiper blades................. 341 Installing wiper blades .................. 342 Flat tire............................................... 343 Preparing the vehicle .................... 343 Mounting the spare wheel ............ 343 Battery ............................................... 348 Disconnecting the battery ............ 349 Removing the battery ................... 349 Charging and reinstalling the battery .......................................... 349 Reconnecting the battery ............. 350 Jump starting...................................... 351 Towing the vehicle.............................. 353 Installing towing eye bolt.............. 355 Fuses.................................................. 356 Fuse boxes in passenger compartment................................ 356 Fuse boxes in engine compartment................................ 357 Emergency engine shut-down....... 358 Practical hints .................................. 291 What to do if …? ................................. 292 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 292 Lamp in center console................. 298 Messages in the display................ 299 Where will I find...? ............................. 329 First aid kit.................................... 329 Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage bowl, spare wheel............ 329 Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 331 Unlocking the vehicle.................... 331 Locking the vehicle ....................... 332 Replacing batteries in the SmartKey/ SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ............................... 332 Fuel filler flap ................................ 334 Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 335 Sliding/pop-up roof ...................... 335 Replacing bulbs .................................. 336 Bulbs............................................. 336 Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 338 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 340 Contents Technical data.................................. 359 Spare parts service ............................ 360 Warranty coverage............................. 361 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...................... 361 Identification labels............................ 362 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 363 CL 500 ......................................... 363 CL 55 AMG................................... 363 CL 600 ......................................... 363 Engine................................................ 364 Rims and Tires ................................... 365 Same size tires............................. 366 Mixed size tires ............................ 368 Spare wheel ................................. 369 Electrical system................................ 370 Main Dimensions and weights ........... 371 Main Dimensions.......................... 371 Weights ........................................ 371 Technical terms............................... 383 Index................................................. 389 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 372 Capacities .................................... 372 Engine oils.................................... 374 Engine oil additives ...................... 374 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 374 Brake fluid.................................... 375 Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 375 Fuel requirements ........................ 375 Gasoline additives........................ 376 Coolants....................................... 376 Windshield and headlamp washer system ......................................... 379 Consumer information....................... 380 Uniform tire quality grading ......... 380 왔 Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitabili- ty for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Introduction Product information We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces- sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories ap- proved by us are available at your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be per- formed. Introduction Operator’s Manual 왔 Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce- dures. 10 We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Service Book- let are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle. Service and Warranty Information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Car Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only) 앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws) (1) the same substantial defect or mal- function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair, (2) the same substantial defect or mal- function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct- ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au- thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the pe- riod of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles (approx. 29000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair at- tempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc- curs: Introduction Operator’s Manual (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different sub- stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calender days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350. 11 Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership The Service Booklet describes all the nec- essary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each ser- vice in the booklet for you. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Cus- tomer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro- gram brochure in your glove box. If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Ser- vice (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail- able to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty In- formation Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, 앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, 앫 gasoline may have a considerably low- er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Introduction Operator’s Manual 13 Introduction Where to find it 왔 Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. For you to find information quickly each section has its own reference color: At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. Getting started Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety features of your vehicle. 14 Controls in detail Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehi- cle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni- cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi- cle. Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter. Technical data All important technical data for your vehi- cle can be found in this section. Indexes The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms. The table of contents and the index are de- signed to help you find information quickly and easily. The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation: 앫 this Operator’s Manual 앫 the Service Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle. 왔 Symbols The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi- cle. Introduction Symbols Warning! 왘 This symbol points to instructions for you to follow. Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. 왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. 컄 Page Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle. 컄컄 Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. -> This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page. In the glossary of technical terms, this symbol is used to in- dicate cross-references to term definitions. DISPLAY Words appearing in the multi- function display are printed in the type shown here. 15 Introduction Operating safety 왔 Operating safety Warning! Warning! Proper use of the vehicle Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are in- terconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other sys- tems. Electronic malfunctions could seri- ously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore nev- er turn off the engine while driving. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur- bance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the ve- hicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair fa- cility for further inspection or repairs. Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this manual 앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan- dards Warning! Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Re- moval of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or per- sonal injury. 16 Introduction Problems with your vehicle 왔 Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M4G 4C9 17 Introduction Reporting safety defects 왔 Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.” Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor ve- hicle safety from the Hotline. 18 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 19 At a glance Cockpit 왔 Cockpit 20 Item Page Item 1 Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 High beam 2 Cruise control lever 앫 Cruise control 앫 Distronic* 3 Instrument cluster 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Gear range indicator, clock 6 Lever for voice control sys- tem*, see separate operat- ing instructions 49 50 123 202 195 198 22 24 22 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicator for right front area 8 Overhead control panel 9 Glove box lock a Glove box lid release b Glove box c Center console d Starter switch e Horn f Steering wheel adjustment stalk Heated steering wheel* Page 216 27 221 221 221 25, 26 31 39 228 At a glance Cockpit Item g Parking brake pedal h Hood lock release j Parking brake release k Door control panel l Exterior lamp switch m Headlamp washer button n Front Parktronic* warning indicator for left front area Page 47 260 47 28 119 170 216 21 At a glance Instrument cluster 왔 Instrument cluster 22 At a glance Instrument cluster Page 127 296 49 Item 1 Coolant temperature gauge 2 Fuel gauge with: Fuel reserve warning lamp 3 L Left turn signal indicator lamp K Right turn signal indicator lamp 4 Speedometer with: v ESP warning lamp l Distance warning 295 294 lamp Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without func- tion. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is run- ning. 5 Tachometer 6 Right display with: < Seat belt telltale 128 296 Item - Antilock Brake Sys- tem (ABS) ndicator lamp Page 292 A High beam headlamp 123 indicator 7 Reset button 8 Display with: 앫 Program mode 앫 Gear range indicator 앫 Digital clock (see COMAND operating in- structions) 9 Multifunction display with: 앫 Trip odometer 앫 Main odometer Stored speed for: 앫 Cruise control 앫 Distronic* 126 163 159 129 129 195 198 Item a Outside temperature indica- tor b Left display with: Page 127 1 Supplemental 297 restraint system indicator lamp ; Brake warning lamp, 293 USA only 3 Brake warning lamp, 293 Canada only ? Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only 294 ± Engine malfunction 294 indicator lamp, Canada only H Tire pressure warning lamp c Knob for instrument cluster illumination 275, 296 126 23 Item 1 Multifunction display Operating control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button Page 129 129 130 139 Item 4 Menu systems: Press button è for next system ÿ for previous system 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display Page 130 130 s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call to reject an incoming call At a glance Multifunction steering wheel 왔 Multifunction steering wheel 24 왔 Center console Upper part Item 1 Switch for rear window sunshade 2 Parking assist* (Parktronic system) deactivation switch 3 Active Body Control (ABC) 4 Level control switch 5 Central locking switch Anti-theft alarm system in- dicator lamp 6 Hazard warning flasher on/off switch Page 172 214 210 211 106 82 123 At a glance Center console Item 7 Central unlocking switch 8 ESP control switch 9 Rear head restraints, switch for folding down a Tow-away alarm switch b COMAND system, see sep- arate operating instruc- tions Page 106 80 109 84 c Automatic climate control 173 25 Item 1 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 3 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 4 Thumbwheel for setting distance in Distronic* 5 Distance warning func- tion* on/off switch 6 Program mode selector for automatic transmission 7 Ashtray Lighter Page 33 46 71 206 206 163 227 228 At a glance Center console Lower part 26 왔 Overhead control panel At a glance Overhead control panel Item 1 Left reading lamp on/off 2 Rear interior lighting on/off 3 Right reading lamp on/off 4 Interior lighting control 5 Sliding/pop-up roof 6 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (emergency call system), telephone* and voice control system*, see separate operating instruc- tions 7 Rear view mirror 8 Garage door opener 9 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button Page 124 124 124 124 191 230 40 238 230 27 Item 1 Door handle 2 Memory function (for stor- ing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel set- tings) 3 Seat heating Seat ventilation* 4 Seat adjustment 5 Exterior mirror adjustment 6 Switches for opening/ closing front door windows Page 96 116 Item 7 Rear window override switch 8 Switches for opening/ closing rear windows 9 Remote trunk lid release switch Trunk lid opening/closing system* switch 113 115 34 40, 167 186 Page 75 186 97 98 At a glance Door control panel 왔 Door control panel 28 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 29 Getting started Unlocking The“Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information. The corresponding page refer- ences are located at the end of each seg- ment. Unlocking 왔 Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey with remote control 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button for trunk lid 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Â Panic button 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey. All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. 왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Opening a door causes the windows on that side of the car to open slightly. They will return to the up position when the door is closed. For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 88). 30 Starter switch positions Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply for some electrical con- sumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position 3 Starting position Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children un- attended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. Getting started Unlocking If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the battery may not be sufficiently charged. 왘 Check the battery and charge it if necessary (컄 page 348). 왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 351). To prevent accelerated battery dis- charge or a completely discharged bat- tery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. 31 Getting started Unlocking Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* If your vehicle is equipped with the KEYLESS-GO function, your vehicle checks whether the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid when you grasp the door handle. If your SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid, the doors will unlock, and you can open them. The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function. To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be outside the vehicle, no further than approximately 3 feet (1 meter) away from the door. 왘 Grasp the outside door handle. All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs on the doors move up. If the SmartKey is inside the vehicle, press- ing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever corresponds to turning the SmartKey to the various starter switch positions. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children un- attended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 32 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Getting started Unlocking Ignition (or position 2) 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 twice. This supplies power to all electrical consumers. All the lamps in the instru- ment cluster come on. If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once, the power sup- ply is again switched off. For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 91). For information on starting the engine us- ing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 46). The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. 왘 Do not depress the brake pedal. Position 1 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 once. This supplies power to some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment. If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 앫 once again, the ignition (position 2) is switched on 앫 twice, the power supply is again switched off 33 Getting started Adjusting 왔 Adjusting Warning! All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Seats Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back in an extremely reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide un- der the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the 34 wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body. Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 42). Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being ad- justed. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and lock your vehicle. Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the power seats can be operated when the respective door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu- pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air- bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it in- flates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must ride in the back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint sys- tem, which is properly secured with the ve- hicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switches are located in each door. 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat cushion depth 5 Seat fore and aft adjustment 6 Seat backrest tilt 왘 Switch on ignition. or 왘 Open the respective door. Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 5. Adjust seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls. When moving the seat, be sure that there are no items in the footwell or be- hind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats. The memory function (컄 page 116) lets you store the setting for the seat posi- tion together with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. Getting started Adjusting Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Seat cushion depth 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 4 until your legs are supported comfortably. Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 6 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 2. 35 Getting started Adjusting Head restraint height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 1. Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent. 36 Head restraint tilt Manually adjust the angle of the head re- straint. 왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion. The feature below is deactivated at the factory. If you wish to have it activated, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: The front passenger seat head restraint automatically lowers after a few seconds when the front passenger seat is not occupied.This improves the driv- er's outward view as well as the for- ward view from the rear passenger compartment. When the front passenger seat is occu- pied again, the front passenger head restraint returns to the last set position within a few seconds. If the front passenger seat was moved fore or aft while not being occupied, the front passenger seat head restraint returns to a position that corresponds best with the seat's axial position when the seat is occupied again. For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 107). Folding front seat backrest forward 1 Release lever Folding backrest forward 왘 Lift release lever 1 and fold the seat backrest forward. The seat will automatically slide for- ward and the head restraint will move down. Folding backrests back 왘 Lift release lever 1 and fold backrest back. The seat and head restraint return to their previous positions. To interrupt the procedure, activate the seat adjustment switch (컄 page 35) or move the release lever again. When moving the seat, make sure there are no items in the footwell or be- hind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats. Getting started Adjusting Warning! Always ensure that no one can become trapped or injured when the seat is moving. In case potential danger exists, the proce- dure can be interrupted by moving the seat adjustment switch (컄 page 35) in the door control panel or by moving the release lever again. Warning! The seat belts provide protection only with the backrest locked in place and, therefore, must be locked in place with the vehicle in motion. Do not drive the vehicle when the backrest is not locked in place. If the warn- ing message SEAT BACKREST, RIGHT - LOCK or SEAT BACKREST, LEFT - LOCK is displayed in the multifunction display, then 컄컄 37 Getting started Adjusting 컄컄 the respective backrest is not engaged in its lock. Carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is in a safe distance from the roadway. Always provide sufficient room behind the backrest and fold the back- rest all the way back until it locks in place. Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints. The warning message is no longer displayed as soon as the backrest is locked in place. If both backrests are locked in place and the warning message is still displayed, have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and lock your vehicle. 38 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 an unlocked vehicle. Unsu- pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Never place hands under seat or near any moving parts during a seat adjustment pro- cedure. 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 in- terruption. Now use memory button (컄 page 116) or seat adjustment switch (컄 page 35) to bring seat into desired position. When folding the backrest forward from a reclined position, and then fold- ing it back, the backrest stops in a more upright position for the safety of any rear-seat passenger. Adjust the backrest until your arms are slightly an- gled when holding the steering wheel (컄 page 35). Steering wheel Warning! Steering wheel adjustment The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column (lower left). Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv- ing could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock your vehicle. Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated when the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip- ment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down 왘 Switch on ignition. or 왘 Open the driver’s door. Getting started Adjusting Adjusting steering column in or out 왘 Move stalk forward or back in the direc- tion of arrow 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. Adjusting steering column up or down 왘 Move stalk up or down in the direction of arrow 2. Make sure your legs can move freely and all the displays (incl. malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. The memory function (컄 page 116) lets you store settings for the steering wheel together with the settings for the exterior rear view mirrors and the seat position. For more information, see “Heated steer- ing wheel*” (컄 page 228). 39 Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view mirror. Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liq- uid state and by applying plenty of wa- ter. For more information, see “Rear view mir- ror” (컄 page 167). Exterior rear view mirror Warning! Exercise care when using the passenger 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- terior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Getting started Adjusting Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi- tions. Warning! In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks. Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al- low the liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or the respiratory sys- tem. In case it does, immediately flush af- fected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary. 40 Getting started Adjusting The memory function (컄 page 116) lets you store the setting for the exterior rear view mirrors together with the set- ting for the steering wheel and the seat position. At low ambient temperatures, the mir- rors will be heated automatically. For more information, see “Folding the ex- terior rear view mirrors in and out automat- ically” (컄 page 169). 왘 Switch on ignition. 왘 Press button 1 for the left mirror or button 2 for the right mirror. 왘 Push adjustment button 3 up, down, left or right according to the desired setting. For information on how to reposition the exterior mirror housing when it was forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), see “Folding the exteri- or rear view mirrors in and out manual- ly” (컄 page 169). The buttons are located on the driver’s door. 1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mir- ror button 3 Adjustment button 41 Getting started Driving 왔 Driving Warning! Fastening the seat belts Do not lay any objects in the driver’s foot- well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell leave sufficient clear- ance for the pedals. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between or un- derneath the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. Warning! Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women. Failure to wear and properly fasten and po- sition your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The airbags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts (컄 page 60). Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air- bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it in- flates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result. 1 BabySmart TM is a trademark of Siemens Automo- tive Corp. 42 Getting started Driving According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufactur- er's instructions. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Warning! Warning! Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body. Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly re- strained with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Warning! Read and observe the additional warning no- tices printed in the “Safety and Security” section (컄 page 64). 43 Getting started Driving 1 Release button 2 Buckle 3 Latch plate 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt from the seat belt outlet. 왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. 왘 Push latch plate 3 into buckle 2 until it clicks. 왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. 44 Proper use of seat belts 앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening. 앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck). Never pass the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm. 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen. 앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly up- right position. 앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. 앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a per- son and another object at the same time. 앫 Check your seat belt during travel to make sure that it is properly posi- tioned. 앫 Make sure that the seat belt is always fitted snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing. Warning! Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They could tear. Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the belt. Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effective- ness of the belts. Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash, they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. Starting the engine Automatic transmission Warning! Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive with at least one window fully open. Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 157). Getting started Driving Starting with the SmartKey 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. 왘 Do not depress accelerator. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts (컄 page 31). You can also use the “touch-start” function. Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it again immedi- ately. The engine then starts automati- cally. 왘 Depress the brake pedal. The gear selector lever lock is released. For information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey, see “Turning off with the SmartKey” (컄 page 55). 45 Getting started Driving Starting with KEYLESS-GO* You can start your vehicle without the Smartkey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. 46 왘 Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure. Do not depress ac- celerator. The gear selector lever lock is released. 왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 once. The engine starts automatically if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle. For information on turning off the engine with KEYLESS-GO, see “Turning off the en- gine with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 56). Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: 왘 If you are starting the engine with the SmartKey, turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure.

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2004 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual