2001 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 78

Some models may be equipped with multicontour seats. These seats have inflatable air cushions built into the backrests to provide additional lumbar and side support. Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 2 to operate. We recommend that you make the basic settings in the following order: 1 Lumbar region Press j or k to select a lumbar region. Press and hold æ or ç to inflate or deflate the selected lumbar support. 2 Center section Press æ or ç side of switch and hold; the air cushion will be inflated or deflated. Release the switch in the desired position. 3 Backrest side cushions The lateral support increases or decreases as you press the button to the right or left. Adjust the side cushions to provide good lateral support. 4 Massage function (PULSE) The multicontour backrest is equipped with a massage function to help prevent fatigue during longer journeys. The PULSE function inflates and deflates the air cushions in the lumbar region rhythmically. An indicator lamp on the switch lights up when the PULSE function is switched on. The PULSE function switches off automatically after approximately 8 minutes. Seats Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 75 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index