Mercedes-Benz 2008 CL550 Automobile User Manual


 
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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:
ț Driver’s seat: head restraint height,
seat and backrest position, backrest
curvature in lumbar area
ț Lumbar support (CL 550)
ț Drive-dynamic multicontour seat*:
activation/deactivation, sides of back-
rest, backrest curvature in lumbar and
shoulder area
ț Steering wheel position
ț Exterior rear view mirrors position
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.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle.
Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter
switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
removed from the vehicle, the memory func-
tion can be operated. Therefore, do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could re-
sult in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.