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CL 500
14 V/150 A 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/95 Ah Bosch F 8 DPP332
NGK PFR 5 R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm) 15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)

CL 55 AMG 14 V/180 A 12 V/1.8 kW 12 V/95 Ah NGK ILFR 6 A

CL 600
14 V/180 A 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/95 Ah NGK NFR 6Q-G

0.031 in (0.8 mm) 15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)

0.028 in (0.7 mm) 15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)

Technical data Electrical system Electrical system

Model Generator (alternator) Starter motor Battery Spark plugs

Electrode gap Tightening torque

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Technical data Main Dimensions

Main Dimensions

Model Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width Overall vehicle height Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear

CL 500
196.4 in (4989 mm) 73.1 in (1857 mm) 55.4 in (1408 mm) 113.6 in (2885 mm) 62.1 in (1577 mm) 62.1 in (1578 mm)

CL 55 AMG 196.4 in (4989 mm) 73.1 in (1857 mm) 55.4 in (1408 mm) 113.6 in (2885 mm) 62.2 in (1581 mm) 62.1 in (1578 mm)

CL 600
196.4 in (4989 mm) 73.1 in (1857 mm) 55.4 in (1408 mm) 113.6 in (2885 mm) 62.1 in (1577 mm) 62.1 in (1578 mm))

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Technical data Weights Weights

Roof load max. Trunk load max.

220 lb (100 kg) 220 lb (100 kg)

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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities

Engine with oil filter

Automatic transmission

Rear axle Hydraulic system for ABC Power steering

Front wheel hubs Brake system Cooling system

1 MB part no. 001 989 21 03 10

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended by us.

Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser- vice Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center.

Model CL 500
CL 55 AMG CL 600
CL 500
CL 55 AMG CL 600

Capacity 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 7.9 US qt (7.5 l) 9.5 US qt (9.0 l) 9.1 US qt (8.6 l) 9.1 US qt (8.6 l) 8.1 US qt (7.7 l) 1.7 US qt (1.6 l) approx. 4.2 US qt (4.0 l) approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Recommended engine oils

MB Automatic Transmission Oil1

Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
MB Hydraulic fluid MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S)

approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease 0.7 US qt (0.7 l) approx. 12.1 US qt (11.5 l) approx. 15.3 US qt (14.5 l) approx. 15.85 US qt (15 l)

MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze

CL 500
CL 55 AMG CL 600

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Low temperature cooling system Fuel tank including a reserve of

Fuel tank including a reserve of

Air conditioning system

Model CL 600
CL 500
CL 55 AMG

Capacity 2.43 US qt (2.3 l) 23.2 US gal (88.0 l) 2.9 US gal (11.0 l)

CL 600

23.2 US gal (88.0 l) 2.9 US gal (11.0 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane Rating of min 91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON) Premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane Rating of min 93 (average of 98 RON/88 MON) R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R-12) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1

Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system: 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available pre-

7.1 US qt (6.7 l)

mixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios (컄 page 344).

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Engine oils

Engine oil additives

Air conditioning refrigerant

Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information on recom- mended brands is available in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Please follow FSS recommendations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so could result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may be harmful to the engine opera- tion. Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil is used in the air condition- ing system. Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lu- bricating oil, otherwise damage to the system will occur.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Brake fluid

Premium unleaded gasoline

Fuel requirements

During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely strenu- ous operating conditions, this moisture content can lead to the formation of bub- bles in the system, thus reducing the sys- tem’s efficiency. Therefore, the brake fluid must be re- placed every two years, preferably in the spring. Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will pro- vide you with additional information.

Use only premium unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM standard D 439: 앫 The octane number (posted at the

pump) must be min. 91 for CL 500 and CL 55 AMG and min. 93 for CL 600. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane number and the Motor (M) oc- tane number: (R+M)/2). This is also known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%; MTBE not to exceed 15%.

To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gaso- line must be used. If premium unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used, follow these precautions: 앫 Have the fuel tank only partially

filled with unleaded regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon as possible.

앫 Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt

acceleration.

앫 Do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two per- sons and no luggage.

앫 Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum ac- celerator pedal position if the vehi- cle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain.

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The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents. Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used. These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements, such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure etc.

Gasoline additives

A major concern among engine manufac- turers is carbon build-up caused by gaso- line. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build up of carbon depos- its. After an extended period of using fuels without such additives, carbon deposits can build up especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to en- gine performance problems such as: 앫 Warm-up hesitation 앫 Unstable idle 앫 Knocking/pinging 앫 Misfire 앫 Power loss

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Do not blend any specific fuel additives with fuel. This only results in unnecessary costs and may be harmful to the engine op- eration. Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending specific fuel additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Coolants

The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which pro- vides: 앫 Corrosion protection 앫 Freeze protection 앫 Boiling protection (by increasing the

boiling point)

The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately –22°F (–30°C) and cor- rosion protection. If the antifreeze mixture is effective to –22°F (–30°C), the boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C). The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase in the boil-over protection. You should have it replaced every 15 years or 150000 miles (250000 km), whichever comes first.

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If the coolant level is low, water and MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage). Please make sure that the mixture is in accordance with label in- structions. The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, con- sult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Coolant system design and coolant used stipulate the replacement interval. The above replacement interval is only applica- ble if MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze solution or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification (see Facto- ry Approved Service Products pamphlet) are used to renew the coolant concentra- tion or bring it back up to the proper level. To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 45% anticorrosion/antifreeze [equivalent to freeze protection to approx. –22°F (–30°C)]. If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze [freeze protection to approx. –49°F (–45°C)], the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the so- lution. Therefore, do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

parts. (Failure to use such anticorrosion/ antifreeze coolant will result in a signifi- cantly shortened service life.) Therefore, the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle: Mercedes-Benz 325.0 Anticorrosion/ An- tifreeze Agent.

Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of alumi- num parts. The use of aluminum compo- nents in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/ anti- freeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the alu- minum

Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity

Model

Approx. freeze protection – 35°F (– 37°C) CL 500
6.1 US qt (5.75 l) CL 55 AMG 7.7 US qt (7.25 l) CL 600
6.3 US qt (6.0 l)

– 49°F (– 45°C) 6.7 US qt (6.3 l) 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 7.0 US qt (6.6 l)

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Windshield and headlamp washer system

Both the windshield and headlamp washer systems are supplied from the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of approx. 7.1 US qt. (6.7 l).

왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water (or con- centrate and commercially available pre-mixed windshield washer solvent/ antifreeze, depending on ambient tem- peratures).

Warning

Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flam- mable. Do not spill washer solvent/ antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may burn. You can be seriously burned.

Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water: 앫 1 part “S” to 100 parts water [40 ml “S” to 1 gallon (4 liters) water]. For temperatures below freezing use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available pre-mixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze: 앫 1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent [40 ml “S” to 1 gallon (4 liters) solvent].

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Consumer information The following text is published as required of all manufacturers of passenger cars un- der Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regula- tions, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.”

Uniform tire quality grading

Quality grades can be found, where appli- cable, on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:

Tread wear Traction 200

AA

Temperature

All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.

Tread wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rat- ing based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For ex- ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1½) times as well on the gov- ernment course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Technical data Consumer information

Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades repre- sent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave- ment as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- mance.

Warning

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straightedge braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

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Warning

The temperature grade for this tire is estab- lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underin- flation, or excessive loading, either sepa- rately or in combination, can cause excessive heat build-up and possible tire failure.

Technical data Consumer information

Temperature The temperature grades are A (the high- est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis- tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tem- perature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and ex- cessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of perfor- mance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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ABC

(Active Body Control) Active, computer-controlled system that hydraulically adjusts the suspen- sion at all four wheels in response to various driving situations.

ABS

(Antilock Brake System) Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered.

Alignment bolt

Metal pin with thread. The centering pin is an aid used when changing a tire to align the wheel with the wheel hub.

Technical terms

BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system

This system detects if a special system compatible child restraint seat is in- stalled on the front passenger seat. The system will automatically deactivate the passenger front airbag when such a seat is properly installed (PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp in the cen- ter console lights up). See your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for availability.

BabySmartTM compatible child seats Special restraint system for children. The sensor system for the passenger seat prevents deployment of the pas- senger side airbag if a BabySmartTM compatible child seat is installed.

BAS

(Brake Assist System) System for potentially reducing braking distances in emergency braking situa- tions. The system is activated when it senses an emergency based on how fast the brake is applied.

Bi-Xenon headlamps

Headlamps which use an electric arc as the light source and produce a more in- tense light than filament headlamps. Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low beam and high beam.

CAC

(Customer Assistance Center) Mercedes-Benz customer service cen- ter, which can help you with any ques- tions about your vehicle and provide assistance in the event of a break- down.

CAN system

(Controller Area Network) Data bus network serving to control ve- hicle functions such as door locking or windshield wiping.

Cockpit

All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the passen- ger compartment needed for vehicle operation and monitoring.

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COMAND

Distronic*

Engine oil viscosity

Measurement for the inner friction (vis- cosity) of the oil at different tempera- tures. The higher the temperature an oil can tolerate without becoming thin, or the lower the temperature it can tol- erate without becoming viscous, the better the viscosity.

ESP

(Electronic Stability Program) Improves vehicle handling and direc- tional stability.

(Cockpit Management and Data Sys- tem) Information and operating center for vehicle sound and communications systems, including the radio and navi- gation, as well as for other optional equipment (CD changer, telephone, etc.).

Control system

The control system is used to call up vehicle information and to change component settings. Information and messages appear in the multifunction display. The driver uses the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to navigate through the system and to ad- just settings. Cruise control

A driving convenience system for auto- matically maintaining the vehicle speed set by the driver.

A driving convenience cruise control system which helps the driver maintain a pre-selected speed: 앫 If there is no vehicle directly ahead,

the system operates in the same way as conventional ->cruise con- trol.

앫 If a slower moving vehicle is ahead,

Distronic will reduce your vehicle speed to the extent permitted by re- duced throttle and up to 20% brak- ing power to maintain the preset minimum following distance.

Engine number

The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the cylinder block to uniquely identify each engine pro- duced.

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ETD

GPS

(Emergency Tensioning Device) Device which deploys in certain frontal and rear collisions exceeding the sys- tem's threshold to tighten the seat belts. ->SRS

(Global Positioning System) Satellite-based system for relaying geographic location information to and from vehicles equipped with special re- ceivers. Employs CD digital maps for navigation.

FSS

(Flexible Service System) Service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle maintenance service is due.

Gear range

Number of gears which are available to the automatic transmission for shifting. The automatic gear shifting process can be adapted to specific operating conditions using the selector lever.

Instrument cluster

The displays and indicator/warning lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in- cluding the tachometer, speedometer, engine temperature and fuel gauge.

KEYLESS-GO*

System for entering and operating the vehicle without the use of a key.

Technical terms

Line of fall

The direct line that an object moves downhill when influenced by the force of gravity alone.

Lock button

Button on the door which indicates whether the door is locked or un- locked. Pushing the lock button down on an individual door from inside will lock that door. Memory function

Used to store three individual seat, steering wheel and mirror positions for each key or, if so equipped, KEY- LESS-GO* feature.

Kickdown

Menu

Depressing the accelerator past the point of resistance shifts the transmis- sion down to the lowest possible gear. This very quickly accelerates the vehi- cle and should not be used for normal acceleration needs.

The control system displays are ar- ranged in menus. Each menu contains a number of commands for particular systems. In the Audio menu, for exam- ple, you will find the commands SELECT RADIO STATION or OPERATE CD player. Using commands you can directly change the settings for your vehicle.

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MON

(Motor Octane Number) The Motor Octane Number for gasoline as determined by a standardized meth- od. It is an indication of a gasoline's ability to resist undesired detonation (knocking). The average of both the MON (Motor Octane Number) and ->RON (Research Octane Number) is posted at the pump, also known as AN- TI-KNOCK INDEX.

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.

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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.

RON

SRS

(Research Octane Number) The Research Octane Number for gaso- line as determined by a standardized method. It is an indication of a gaso- line's ability to resist undesired detona- tion (knocking). The average of both the ->MON (Motor Octane Number) and RON (Research Octane Number) is posted at the pump, also known as AN- TI-KNOCK INDEX.

Shift lock

When the vehicle is parked, this lock prevents the transmission selector le- ver from being inadvertently moved out of position P without key turned and brake pedal depressed.

Speedshift

Steering wheel gearshift control and manual shift program. In the manual shift program mode you can change the gears yourself on the steering wheel or by using the selector lever.

(Supplemental Restraint System) Seat belts, emergency tensioning de- vice and airbags. Though independent systems, they are closely interfaced to provide effective occupant protection.

Tele Aid System

(Telematic Alarm Identification on De- mand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and man- ual emergency, roadside assistance and information. Tele Aid is initially ac- tivated by completing a subscriber agreement and placing an acquain- tance call. The Tele Aid system is operational pro- viding that the vehicle’s battery is charged, properly connected, not dam- aged and cellular and GPS coverage is available.

Technical terms

Telematics

A combination of the terms “telecom- munications” and “informatics”.

Tightening torque

Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug wrench) with which threaded fasteners such as wheel bolts are tightened.

Tire speed rating

Part of tire designation; indicates the speed range for which a tire is ap- proved.

Traction

Force exerted by the vehicle on the road via the tires.

VIN

(Vehicle Identification Number) The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the body to uniquely identify each vehicle produced.

Voice control system*

Voice control system for car phones, portable cell phones and audio sys- tems (radio, CD, etc.).

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Index

ABC 190, 347

Messages in display 271
Setting vehicle level 191

ABS 23, 71, 347

ABS control 72
Malfunction indicator lamp 265
Messages in display 272
Warning lamp 265

Accelerator position, automatic

transmission 148

Accident

In case of 48

Activating

Air conditioner (cooling) 166
Air recirculation mode 163
Anti-theft alarm system 77
Central locking (control system) 139
Charcoal filter 164
Distance warning function* 188
Distronic* 184
Easy-entry/exit feature 140
ESP 75
Exterior headlamps 46
Exterior lamps 109

Exterior rear view mirror parking

Adjustable air vents, rear passenger

position 152

Front and rear fog lamp 109
Hazard warning flasher 111
Headlamps 46
High beams 111
Ignition 31
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* start/stop

button 33

Immobilizer 51, 76
Rear window defroster 165
Residual heat 167
Seat heater 103, 104
Seat ventilation* 102
Tow-away alarm 78
Windshield wipers 47

Activating steering wheel gearshift

control 149

Downshifting 150
Upshifting 150

Adding

Coolant 243
Engine oil 241

Additional turn signals 302

compartment 168

Adjusting 34

Air distribution 161
Air volume 162
Backrest tilt 36
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Folding forward front seat

backrests 100

Head restraint height 36
Head restraint tilt 36
Inside rear view mirror 38
Instrument cluster illumination 114
Lumbar support 96
Mirrors 38
Multicontour seat* 99
Seat cushion depth 36, 99
Seat cushion tilt 36
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36
Seat height 36
Seat in the lumbar region 99
Seat in the shoulder region 99
Seats 34
Steering column height 38
Steering column length 38
Steering wheel 37

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Air conditioner (cooling)

Turning off 166

Air pressure see Tire inflation

pressure 247

Air recirculation mode 163

Activating 163
Deactivating 164

Alarm system

Anti-theft 77
Anti-theft alarm system

indicator lamp 25

Alignment bolt 311
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 295, 347
Antiglare

Air vents, rear passenger compartment

Automatic 151

Adjustable 168

Air volume

Adjusting 162

AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 269
Airbags 55

BabySmartTM deactivation

system 65, 347

Children 56
Front 59
Passenger 59
Safety guidelines 58
Side impact 59
Window curtain 59

Alarm

Audible 70, 77
Canceling 77
Visual 77

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Antilock brake system (ABS) 347
Antilock Brake System see ABS 23
Anti-theft alarm system

Activating 77
Canceling alarm 77
Deactivating 77

Anti-theft systems 76

Anti-theft alarm system 77
Anti-theft alarm system indicator

lamp 25

Immobilizer 76
Tow-away alarm 78

Armrest

Storage compartment in front of 200,

201

Storage compartment in front of

armrest 200

Ashtray 206

At the gas station 235
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 242
AUDIO menu 122

Selecting radio station 122

Audio system

CD mode 123

Automatic antiglare for rear view

mirror 151

Automatic central locking

Activating/deactivating (control

system) 139

Automatic climate control 157
Air recirculation mode 163
Defrosting 162
Rear window defroster 165
Setting the temperature 160
Automatic headlamp mode 109
Automatic lighting control

Activating 112
Deactivating 112

Automatic locking when driving 94

Automatic transmission 143
Accelerator position 148
Activating steering wheel gearshift

control 149

Deactivating steering wheel

gearshift control 150

Emergency operation (Limp Home

Mode) 148

Fluid level 242
Gear ranges 145
Gear selector lever position 146
Gear shifting malfunctions 148
Kickdown 148
One-touch gearshifting 144
Program mode selector switch 147
Selector lever position 143
Starting the engine 43
Steering wheel gearshift control

(Speedshift) and manual shift pro- gram S 55 AMG 149
Transmission fluid 242
Winter program mode 147, 149

Auxiliary cup holder 204

Inserting 204
Removing 205

BabySmartTM

Airbag deactivation system 65, 347
Compatible child seats 65, 347
Self-test 66
Backrest supports

Lumbar region 99
Shoulder region 99
Backup lamps 303, 305

Bulbs 303
BAS 73, 347

Messages in display 273, 283

Batteries, KEYLESS-GO* card

Changing 300
Check lamp 85
Checking 85

Batteries, SmartKey Changing 299
Check lamp 81
Checking 82

Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Checking 82
Battery discharged

Jump starting 316

Battery, vehicle 243, 313

Charging 314
Disconnecting 314
Reconnecting 315
Reinstalling 314
Removing 314

Bi-Xenon headlamps 347
Block heater* 253
Blocking

Rear window operation 69
Brake assist system (BAS) 347
Brake fluid 236, 340
Brake lamp bulbs 303
Brake lamp, high mounted 303
Brake pads

Message in display 275

Brakes 226

Warning lamp 267

Break-in period 224

Index

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Bulbs, replacing 302

Additional turn signals 302
Backup lamps 303
Brake lamps 303
Fog lamps 302
Front lamps 302
High beam 302
High mounted brake lamp 303
License plate lamps 303, 306
Low beam 302
Parking lamps 302, 303, 305
Rear fog lamp 303, 305
Side marker lamps 302, 305
Standing lamps 302, 303, 305
Tail lamp assemblies 303, 305
Turn signal lamps 302, 303

CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 347
California

Important notice 11

Calling up

Distronic* settings 128
Range (distance to empty) 130
Service indicator 255

CAN system 347
Cargo tie-down hooks 198

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Catalytic converter 232
CD changer* 123
CD mode 123
CD player

Operating 123
Center console 25

AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 269
Lower part 26
Upper part 25

Centigrade

Setting temperature units 134

Central locking

Automatic 94
From inside 95
Switch 95
Switching on/off (control

system) 139

Unlocking from inside 95

Central locking switch 95
Changing

Batteries (KEYLESS-GO* card) 300
Batteries (SmartKey) 299
Key setting 140
KEYLESS-GO* card setting 84
Vehicle level 192

Changing CDs 123

Charcoal filter 164
Activating 164
Deactivating 164

Charging

Vehicle battery 314

CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator

lamp 268

Checking

Batteries (KEYLESS-GO* card) 85
Coolant level 242
Oil level 236, 238
Oil level with the oil dipstick 240
Tire inflate pressure 236
Vehicle lighting 236
Vehicle lock status

(KEYLESS-GO* card) 86

Child safety 63
Airbags 56
Infant and child restraint systems 60,

63

LATCH child seat mounts 68

Child safety switch see Blocking of rear

window operation 69

Cigarette lighter 207

Cleaning

Cup holder 260
Distronic* system sensor cover 259
Gear selector lever 260
Hard plastic trim items 260
Headlamps 154
Headliner 261
Instrument cluster 260
Leather upholstery 261
Light alloy wheels 260
Parktronic* system sensor 259
Plastic and rubber parts 261
Seat belts 261
Steering wheel 260
Windows 260
Windshield 47
Wiper blades 259

Clock 23
Closing

Cup holder 204
Glove box 199
Hood 238
Side windows 170
Side windows with KEYLESS-GO* 86
Sliding/pop-up roof 173, 301

With SmartKey 174

Sliding/pop-up roof with

KEYLESS-GO* 86, 172, 175

Trunk 90
Windows 169
Windows with

KEYLESS-GO* 172, 175

Windows with SmartKey 171

Closing sliding/pop-up roof In an emergency 301

Cockpit 20, 347
Cockpit management and data system

(COMAND) 348

COMAND 348
COMAND see separate operating instruc-

tions

Combination switch 111

High beam flasher 46, 111
Turn signals 46
Windshield wipers 47

Consumer information 345
Control and operation of radio

transmitters 232

Control system 117, 348

AUDIO menu 122
Convenience submenu 140
Display digital speedometer 122

Index

Distronic* menu 128
Functions 119, 121
Instrument cluster submenu 134
Lighting submenu 135
Malfunction memory menu 130
Menus 120, 121, 349
Multifunction display 117
Multifunction steering wheel 118
NAVI menu 127
Operating

CD player 123

Selecting radio system 122
Settings menu 131
Standard display menu 122
Submenus 119, 121
TEL* menu 125
Trip computer menu 129
Vehicle submenu 139

Convenience submenu 140
Activating easy-entry/exit

feature 140

Setting automatic locking 139
Setting fold-in function for exterior rear

view mirrors 142

Setting parking position for exterior

rear view mirror 142

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Index

Coolant 242

Adding 243
Checking level 242
Messages in display 277, 278
Temperature 234
Temperature gauge 115
Warning lamp 278

Coolant level 236
Checking 242

Courtesy lighting 113
Cruise control 176, 348

Canceling 177
Driving downhill 177
Driving uphill 177
Fine adjustment 178
Lever 183
Saving current speed 177
Setting speeds 178
Cruise control lever 176
Cup holder

Cleaning 260
Closing 204
In front seat armrest 202
In rear seat armrest 203
Opening 204

Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 347

358

Daytime running lamp mode 110

Seat ventilation* 102
Tow-away alarm 78

Setting 136

Deactivating

Air conditioner (cooling) 166
Air recirculation mode 164
Alarm 77
Anti-theft alarm system 77
Automatic climate control 166
Central locking (control system) 139
Cruise control 177
Defrost 162
Distance warning function* 188
Distronic* 186
Engine with KEYLESS-GO* 51
Engine with the key 51
ESP 75
Exterior lamps 109
Hazard warning flasher 111
Headlamps 50
Immobilizer 76
Interior lighting delayed

switch-off 138

Rear window defroster 165
Residual heat 167
Seat heater 103, 104

Deactivating steering wheel gearshift

control 150

Deceleration

With Distronic* 182

Deep water see Standing water 231
Defrosting 162
Delayed switch-off

Interior lighting 138

Dialing

A number (telephone) 126

Difficulties

While driving see Problems while

driving 48

With starting 44

Digital speedometer 122
Direction of rotation (tires) 247
Discharged battery

Jump starting 316

Disconnecting

Vehicle battery 314

Index

Displays

Digital speedometer 122
Distronic* 181
Messages 239, 270
Service indicator 254
Showing malfunctions 131

Distance

Decreasing in Distronic* 187
Increasing in Distronic* 187
Setting in Distronic* 186
Warning function 187
Distance to empty (range)

Calling up 129

Distance warning function* 187

Activating 188
Deactivating 188
Distronic* warning lamp 187
Intermittent warning sound 187
Symbol in multifunction display 128

Distronic* 179, 348

Activated 183
Activating 184
Calling up settings 128, 182
Cleaning system sensor 259
Cruise control lever 183
Deactivated 183

Deactivating 186
Deceleration 182
Decreasing distance 187
Decreasing time interval 186
Displays in the speedometer dial 181
Distance warning function 187
Driving hints 188
Fine adjustment 185
Increasing distance 187
Increasing time interval 186
Intermittent signal tone 181
Malfunction indicator lamp 265
Menu 182
Messages in display 280
Resetting stored speed 185
Sensor cover 259
Setting a higher speed 184
Setting a lower speed 185
Setting following distance 186
Setting the current speed 184
Warning and indicator lamps 181
Warning lamp 265

Doors

Message in display 280
Opening from inside vehicle 87
Opening from outside 81

Downhill driving

Cruise control 177
Downshifting 144, 150
Drink holder see Cup holder 202
Drinking and driving 225
Driving

Abroad 231
General instructions 40, 225
Hydroplaning 229
In winter 230
Problems 48
Safety systems 71
Through standing water 231
With Distronic* 188

Driving abroad 231
Driving instructions 225
Driving off 227
Driving safety systems

Door control panel 19, 28
Door handle 28
Door unlock

With Tele Aid 216

ABS 71
BAS 73
ESP 73

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Index

Driving systems 176

ABC 190
Cruise control 176
Distronic* 179
Driving safety systems 71
Parktronic* 193
Vehicle level control 191

Easy-entry/exit feature 96

Activating 140

Electrical fuses 322
Electrical system 334
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 23,

73, 348

Emergency calls

Initiating an emergency call 212
With Tele Aid 211

Emergency engine shut-down 324
Emergency operation (Limp Home

Mode) 148

Emergency operations

Closing sliding/pop-up roof 301
Locking the vehicle 298
Opening sliding/pop-up roof 301
Remote door unlock 216
Unlocking the trunk lid 298

360

Unlocking the vehicle 297

Emergency tensioning device see

ETD 63, 349

Emission control 233
Ending

A call (telephone) 126

Engine 330

Compartment 237
Message in display 268
Starting 43
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 43
Starting with the key 43
Turning off with the key 51

Engine cleaning 257
Engine compartment 237

Fuse box in 324
Hood 237

Engine oil 238
Adding 241
Additives 339
Checking level 238
Consumption 238
Display messages 281
Filler neck 241
Messages in display 239, 282
Viscosity 348

Engine oil level

see Oil level 236, 238, 240

Entry position

Messages in display 294

ESP 23, 73, 348

Switching off 75
Switching on 75
Warning lamp 264

Engine malfunction indicator lamp 23,

ETD 349

268

Engine number 348

Safety guidelines 58

ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 63
Exterior lamp switch 108
Exterior rear view mirrors

Adjusting 38
Folding 152
Parking position for 142

Index

Front lamps

Functions (control system) 119, 121

Fahrenheit

Setting temperature units 134

Fastening the seat belts 40
Fine adjustment

Cruise control 178
Distronic* 185

First aid kit 295
Flat tire 308

Lowering the vehicle 312
Mounting the Spare wheel 308
Preparing the vehicle 308, 309

Flexible Service System (FSS) 254, 349
Fog lamp, rear 110, 303
Replacing bulb 305

Fog lamps

Replacing bulbs 302

Fog lamps, front

Messages in display 287
Switching on 110

Folding

Messages in display 286– 287
Replacing bulbs 302, 304
Switching on 108

Front seat

Head restraints 97
Head restraints installing 97
Head restraints removing 97

FSS (Flexible Service System) 254, 349
Fuel 235

Fuel reserve warning lamp 268
Premium unleaded gasoline 235
Reserve warning lamp 23

Fuel consumption statistics

After start 129
Since last reset 129

Fuel filler flap 235

Locking 235
Opening 300
Unlocking 235

Fuel reserve tank

Exterior rear view mirrors 152

Message in display 284

Front airbags 59

Fuel tank

Filler flap 235

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 337

Resetting 132
Fuse box 322, 324
Fuse chart 295
Fuses 322

Fuse box in dashboard 322
Fuse box in engine compartment 324
Fuse box in passenger compartment 322

Fuse box in the rear passenger

compartment 323

Fuse chart 295
Fuse extractor 295
Spare fuses 295

Garage door opener 27, 217

Erasing in remote control 220
Integrated remote control 218
Rolling code programming 219

Gasoline see Fuel 235
Gear range 349

Automatic transmission 145
Limiting 145
Shifting into optimal 144

Gear range limit

Canceling 144

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Index

Gear selector lever Cleaning 260
Position 146

Gearshift pattern for automatic

transmission 43

Global

Locking 81
Unlocking 81

Headlamps

Automatic control 109
Bi-Xenon 347
Cleaning 258
Cleaning system 154, 244, 344
Refilling washer fluid 244
Switching off 50
Switching on 46

Global Positioning System (GPS) 349
Glove box 21, 199

Headliner

Cleaning 261

Closing 199
Opening 199

Good visibility 151
GPS 210, 349

Hand-held transmitter

Programming integrated remote

control 218

Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items

Cleaning 260

Hazard warning flasher 111

Switching off 111
Switching on 111

Head restraints 97
Headlamp cleaning system 236

362

Heated steering wheel* 208
Height adjustment

Head restraints 36
Steering wheel 37

Height adjustments

Vehicle level 191

High beam flasher 46, 111
High beam headlamps

Messages in display 286
Replacing bulbs 302
Switching on 111

High mounted brake lamp 303
Hood 237

Closing 238
Message in display 284
Opening 237

Hydroplaning 229

Identification labels

Certification label 328
Emission control label 328
Engine number 328
Information label, California version Vacuum line routing for emission control system 328

VIN (vehicle identification

number) 328
VIN, visible 328

Ignition 31
Immobilizer 76

Activating 76
Deactivating 76

Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and

warning

Infant and child restraint systems 63

Installing 67
LATCH child seat mounts 68

Information

About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid 214

Inside rear view mirror

Adjusting 38
Antiglare 151

Installing

Infant and child restraint systems 67
Wiper blades 307

Instrument cluster 21, 22, 114, 349

Cleaning 260
Coolant temperature gauge 115
Illumination 114
Multifunction display 117
Outside temperature indicator 116
Selecting language 135

Interior storage spaces 199

Cup holder 202
Glove box 199
Parcel net 205
Storage compartment in front of

armrest 200, 201

Jump starting 316

Key positions in starter switch 31
Key, KEYLESS-GO* card

Changing the batteries 300

Instruments and controls see Cockpit 20
Integrated remote control

Key, mechanical 297
Key, SmartKey

Canadian programming 220
Erasing memory 220
Hand-held transmitter 218
Operating 220
Rolling code programming 219

Interior lighting 112

Activating automatic control 112
Deactivating automatic control 112
Delayed switch-off 138
Manual operation 113

Battery check lamp 81
Changing the batteries 299
Checking the batteries 82
Factory setting 81
Global locking 81
Global unlocking 81
Loss of 82
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote controls 80
Restoring to factory setting 81
Selective setting 81

Index

Starting the engine 43
Turning off the engine 51
Unlocking with 30

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* 33
KEYLESS-GO* 349

Activating ignition with 33
Closing side windows 86
Closing sliding/pop-up roof 86
Closing sliding/pop-up roof

with 172, 175

Closing windows with 172, 175
Locking the vehicle 86
Messages in display 276
Starting the engine 43
Turning off engine 51
Unlocking with 32

363

Index

KEYLESS-GO* card 83
Central locking 84
Changing the batteries 299
Checking the batteries 82, 85
Checking vehicle lock status 86
Factory setting 84
Locking the vehicle 86
Loss of 87
Messages in display 276
Reprogramming 84
Restoring to factory setting 81
Turning off the engine 51
Unlocking 83
Unlocking with 32

Keys 80
Kickdown 148, 349
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 134
Km/h or mph in speedometer 134

Lamp bulbs, exterior 302
Lamps, exterior Front 302
Light sensor 285
Messages in display 287
Rear 303

364

Lamps, indicator and warning

Lever

ABS 265
Battery (SmartKey) 81
Brakes 267
CHECK ENGINE 268
Coolant 277
Distronic* DTR* 181, 265
Engine diagnostics 268
ESP 75, 264
Fuel reserve 268
Instrument cluster 264–268
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 65, 269
Seat belts 266
Service indicator 254
SRS 55
Tow-away alarm 78
Turn signals 23

Language

Multifunction display 135
Setting 135

LATCH child seat anchors 68
LATCH child seat mounts 68
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 329
Leather upholstery Cleaning 261

For cruise control 183

License plate lamps

Replacing bulbs 303, 306

Light alloy wheels Cleaning 260
Light sensor 285
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 207
Lighting 108

Automatic headlamp mode 109
Combination switch 111
Daytime running lamp mode 110
Exterior lamp switch 108
Front fog lamps 110
High beam flasher 111
High beams 111
Instrument cluster illumination 114
Interior 112
Locator lighting 110
Low beam 108
Manual headlamp mode 109
Night security illumination 110
Parking lamps 108
Rear fog lamp 110
Settings (control system) 135

Limiting the gear range 145

Limp Home Mode 148
Line of fall 349
Loading 197

Cargo tie-down hooks 198
Instructions 197
Roof rack 197

Locator lighting 110

Setting 136
Lock button 349

Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 52
SmartKey 30, 80
Trunk 86

Locking 49, 80

Central (KEYLESS-GO* card) 84
Fuel filler flap 235
Global, SmartKey 81
The vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 86
Trunk lid, separately 90
Vehicle in an emergency 298

Loss of

KEYLESS-GO* card 87
Mechanical key 82
SmartKey 82

Low beam headlamps

Messages in display 286, 287
Replacing bulbs 302

Lowering

Vehicle 312

Lumbar support adjustment 96

Main Dimensions 335
Maintenance 12, 254
Malfunction memory 130

Calling up 130
Displaying 131

Manual headlamp mode 109
Manual operations

Fuel filler flap 300
Interior lighting control 113
Locking the vehicle 298
Sliding/pop-up roof 301
Unlocking the driver’s door 297
Unlocking the trunk lid 298

Massage function 100
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 162
Mechanical key 297
Memory function 105, 349
Recalling positions from

memory 106

Storing exterior rear view mirror park-

ing positions 107

Storing key dependent settings 106

Menus 119

AUDIO 122
Control system 349
Distronic* 128, 182
In control system 120, 121
Malfunction memory 130
NAVI 127
Operating

CD player 123
Settings menu 131
Standard display 122
Submenus 119
TEL* 125
Trip computer 129

Microphone

Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer

Setting 134

Index

365

Index

Mirrors

Activating exterior rear view mirror

parking position 152

Adjusting 38
Automatic antiglare for rear view

mirror 151

Exterior rear view mirror 38
Exterior rear view mirror parking

position 142

Exterior rear view mirror parking

positions 142

Inside rear view mirror 38
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-

ing position 107

MON (Motor Octane Number) 235, 350
Mph or km/h in speedometer 134
Multicontour seat* 99
Multifunction display 24, 117, 350

Selecting language 135
Standard display 121