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Technical terms
Multifunction display
Display field in the speedometer used
to present information provided by the
control system.
Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel with buttons for operat-
ing the control system.
Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
of the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine speed range, as it may result in se-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Parktronic*
System which uses visual and acoustic
signals to assist the driver during park-
ing maneuvers.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.
Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing:
앫
Engine
앫
Clutch/torque converter
앫
Transmission
앫
Transfer case
앫
Drive shaft
앫
Differential
앫
Axle shafts/axles
Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between sport operation
S
and
comfort operation
C
.
CL 55 AMG with steering wheel gear-
shift control and manual shift program:
in addition to
S
and
C
(see above), you
can use the
M
for manual operation.
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics
Transmission of vehicle data and cur-
rent location to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center for sub-
scribers to Tele Aid service.
REST
(Residual engine heat utilization)
Feature that uses the engine heat
stored in the coolant to heat the vehi-
cle interior for a short time after the en-
gine has been turned off.
Restraint systems
Seat belts, belt tensioners, airbags and
child restraint systems. As indepen-
dent systems, their protective func-
tions complement one another.
Summary of Contents for 2004 CL 500
Page 1: ...CL Class Operator s Manual...
Page 2: ...CL 500 CL 600 CL 55 AMG...
Page 21: ...20 At a glance Cockpit Cockpit...
Page 23: ...22 At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster...
Page 30: ...29 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...
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Page 60: ...59 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...
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Page 174: ...173 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Automatic climate control...
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