2006 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 240

Controls in detail Useful features ! The lighter socket can accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories (up to a maximum of 85 W) designed for use with the standard "cigarette lighter plug". Keep in mind, however, that connecting accessories to the lighter socket (for example extensive connecting and disconnecting, or using plugs that do not fit properly) can damage the lighter socket. With the socket damaged, the lighter may no longer be able to be placed in the heating (pushed-in) position, or the lighter may pop out too early with the lighter not hot enough. Heated steering wheel* (CL 500 and CL 600) The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel. The stalk is on the lower left-hand side of the steering wheel. Switching on Switch on the ignition ( page 34). Turn switch at the tip of stalk in the direction of arrow 1. The steering wheel is heated. Indicator lamp 2 comes on. i The steering wheel heating is temporarily suspended while indicator lamp 2 remains on when the temperature of the vehicle interior is above 86°F (30°C) the temperature of the steering wheel is above 95°F (35°C) 1 Switching on 2 Indicator lamp 3 Switching off When these conditions do not apply anymore, steering wheel heating continues. 239