2004 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

Turns and bends

In turns or bends, Distronic may not detect a moving vehicle in front, or it may detect one too soon. This may cause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly.

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Lane changing

Narrow vehicles

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A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from your direct line of travel may not be detected by Distronic. There will be insuffi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead.

Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes. There will be insufficient distance to the lane changing vehicle.

Because of their narrow profiles, the vehi- cles traveling near the outer edges of the lane have not yet been detected by Dis- tronic. There will be insufficient distance to the vehicles ahead.

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The ABC switch with the indicator lamps is located in the upper part of the center con- sole.

1 ABC switch 2 Indicator lamp 왘 Start the engine.

Suspension for sporty driving The setting for sporty driving is selected when indicator lamp 2 is illuminated. 왘 Press switch 1.

Indicator lamp 2 comes on.

Suspension for regular driving The setting for regular driving is selected when indicator lamp 2 is off. 왘 Press switch 1.

Indicator lamp 2 goes out.

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Active Body Control (ABC)

The ABC system automatically selects the optimum suspension tuning and ride height for your vehicle.

Suspension tuning The suspension tuning is set according to: 앫 your driving style 앫 road surface conditions 앫 the vehicle loading 앫 your choice of suspension style,

“sporty” or “regular”, which you select using the ABC switch The selected suspension style is stored in memory, even after the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch.

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Vehicle level control Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to 앫 reduce fuel consumption 앫 increase vehicle safety The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered according to the selected level setting and to the vehicle speed: 앫 With increasing speed, ride height is re- duced by up to approximately 0.95 in (24 mm).

앫 With decreasing speed, the ride height is again raised to the selected vehicle level.

These height adjustments are so small that you may not notice any change.

Select the level 1 and 2 settings only when required by current driving conditions. Otherwise 앫 Fuel consumption may increase 앫 Handling may be impaired

Warning!

To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and feet away from wheel housing area, and stay away from under the vehicle when low- ering the vehicle chassis.

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The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary:

Vehicle level when stationary Normal level Raised level 1

Raised level 2

1 Dependent on load

Use for

Normal operation Driving with snow chains (컄 page 281) Very rough road surface conditions

The switch with the indicator lamps is lo- cated in the upper part of the center con- sole.

Automatic lowering

Ride height increase over normal None Max. 0.55 in (14 mm)1 Max. approx. 0.55 in (14 mm) One lamp on

Max. approx. 0.4 in (11 mm) Both lamps off

Indicator lamps

Max. 0.95 in (24 mm)1 Max. approx. 0.95 in (24 mm) Both lamps on

왘 Briefly press switch 2 to change from one level setting to the next. When ve- hicle is at raised level 2, pressing the switch will return the vehicle to normal level. The message: ACTIVE BODY CONTROL VEHICLE RISING!

appears in the multifunction display. The display switches off when the vehi- cle is raised.

1 Indicator lamps 2 Vehicle level control switch

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Raised level 1 (see table) Speed dependent lowering of vehicle chas- sis (approximate values) 앫 between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 38 mph

(60 km/h) - raised by approximately 0.55 in (14 mm)

앫 between 38 mph (60 km/h) and

100 mph (160 km/h) - lowered pro- gressively by approximately 0.55 in (14 mm)

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Raised level 2 (see table) Speed dependent lowering of vehicle chas- sis (approximate values): 앫 between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 18 mph

(30 km/h) - raised by approximately 0.95 in (24 mm)

앫 between 18 mph (30 km/h) and

38 mph (60 km/h) - lowered progres- sively by approx. 0.4 in (10 mm) 앫 between 38 mph (60 km/h) and

100 mph (160 km/h) – lowered pro- gressively by additional approximately 0.55 in (14 mm).

Pressing the switch twice in quick suc- cession will cause the vehicle to imme- diately raise or lower according to the starting level. The selected vehicle level setting re- mains stored in memory even if the en- gine is turned off and restarted.

Normal level (see table) Speed dependent lowering of vehicle chas- sis (approximate values): 앫 between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 40 mph

(65 km/h) – none

앫 between 40 mph (65 km/h) and

87 mph (140 km/h) – lowered pro- gressively by approximately 0.4 in (11 mm).

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Warning!

Make sure that no persons or animals are in the area in which you are maneuvering. You could otherwise injure them.

The Parktronic system is an electronic aid designed to assist the driver during park- ing maneuvers. It visually and audibly indi- cates the relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle. The Parktronic system is automatically ac- tivated when you switch on the ignition and release the parking brake. The Park- tronic system deactivates at speeds over 11 mph (18 km/h). At lower speeds the Parktronic system turns on again.

The Parktronic system monitors the sur- roundings of your vehicle with six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper.

1 Sensors in the front bumper

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Parktronic system* (Parking assist)

Warning!

The Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the need for extreme care. The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always rests with the driver.

Special attention must be paid to objects with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts, or road curbs). Such objects may not be detected by the system and can damage the vehicle.

The operational function of the Parktronic system can be affected by dirty sensors, es- pecially at times of snow and ice, see “Cleaning the Parktronic system sensors” (컄 page 287). Interference caused by other ultrasonic sig- nals (e.g. working jackhammers or the air brakes of trucks) can cause the system to send erratic indications, and should be tak- en into consideration.

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Range of the sensors To function properly, the sensors must be free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean the sensors regularly, being careful not to scratch or damage the sensors.

Front sensors

Minimum distance

Center Corners

approx. 40 in (100 cm) approx. 24 in (60 cm)

Center Corners

approx. 8 in (20 cm) approx. 6 in (15 cm)

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If the system detects an obstacle in this range, all the warning lamps come on and you hear a warning signal. If the obstacle is closer than the minimum distance, the ac- tual distance might no longer be indicated by the system.

Rear sensors

Center Corners

approx. 48 in (120 cm) approx. 32 in (80 cm)

During parking maneuvers, pay special attention to objects located above or below the height of the sensors (e.g. planters or trailer hitches). The Park- tronic system will not detect such ob- jects at close range and damage to your vehicle or the object may result. Ultrasonic signals from outside sourc- es (e.g. truck air brakes or jackham- mers) may impair the operation of the Parktronic system.

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The position of the gear selector lever de- termines which warning indicators will be activated.

Gear selector lever position R or N

Warning indicator

Front area activated Rear and front area activated Neither activated

1 Right front area warning indicator Each warning indicator is divided into six yellow and two red segments for either side of the vehicle. The Parktronic system is ready when the border around the indi- cator is illuminated.

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Warning indicators Visual signals indicate to the driver the rel- ative distance between the sensors and an obstacle. The warning indicators for the front area are located above the left air vents and center air vents in the dash- board (컄 page 20). The warning indicator for the rear area is integrated in the rear trim.

1 Left front area warning indicator

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Switching the Parktronic system on/off You can switch off the Parktronic system manually. The Parktronic switch is located in the up- per section of the center console.

Switching off the Parktronic system 왘 Press switch 1.

Indicator lamp 2 comes on.

Switching on the Parktronic system 왘 Press switch 1 again.

Indicator lamp 2 goes out.

1 Parktronic on/off 2 Indicator lamp

As your vehicle approaches an object, one or more segments will come on, depending on the distance between your vehicle and the object. When the eighth segment comes on, you have reached the minimum distance. 앫 Front area: An intermittent acoustic

warning will sound as the first red seg- ment comes on and a constant acous- tic warning, both lasting a maximum of three seconds, will sound for the eighth segment, i.e. the second red segment. The signal is canceled when the gear selector lever is placed in position P. 앫 Rear area: An intermittent acoustic

warning will sound as the first red seg- ment comes on and a constant acous- tic warning, both lasting a maximum of three seconds, will sound for the eighth segment, i.e. the second red segment. The signal is canceled when the gear selector lever is placed in position D or P.

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Parktronic malfunction There is a malfunction in the Parktronic system if the red segments of the Park- tronic warning indicator come on and a warning sounds. The Parktronic system will switch itself off after 30 seconds and the indicator lamp on the Parktronic switch comes on. 왘 Have the Parktronic system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible.

If only the red segments of the Parktronic warning indicator come on and no warning sounds, then the sensors of the Parktronic system are dirty or malfunctioning. Mal- function may also be caused by interfer- ence from other radio or ultrasonic signals. The Parktronic system will switch itself off after 20 seconds. 왘 Clean Parktronic system sensors

(컄 page 287).

왘 Switch on ignition. or 왘 Check Parktronic operation at another location to rule out interference from outside radio or ultrasonic signals.

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Loading instructions

The total load weight including vehicle oc- cupants and luggage/cargo should not ex- ceed the vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the corresponding label locat- ed on the driver’s door pillar.

왔 Loading Roof rack*

Warning!

Preparing roof rack installation 왘 Open trim at the trim strips in the roof. 왘 Secure the roof rack according to man- ufacturer’s instructions for installation.

Use only roof racks approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow manu- facturer’s installation instructions.

Load the roof rack in such a way that the vehicle cannot be damaged while driving. Make sure 앫 you can fully raise the sliding/

pop-up roof

앫 you can fully open the trunk

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Warning!

Cargo tie-down hooks

Always fasten items being carried as secure- ly as possible.

In an accident, during hard braking or sud- den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can cause in- jury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle.

To help avoid personal injury during a colli- sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care when transporting cargo. Put luggage or car- go in the trunk if possible. Do not pile lug- gage or cargo higher than the seat backs. Do not place anything on the rear-window shelf.

Never drive vehicle with trunk open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter ve- hicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

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Six hooks are located in the trunk. 왘 Carefully secure cargo by applying

even load on all hooks with rope of suf- ficient strength to hold down the cargo.

왔 Useful features Storage compartments

Glove box

Warning!

To help avoid personal injury during a colli- sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing objects in the vehicle. Put lug- gage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs.

Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects.

Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident.

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Unlocking the glove box 왘 Insert the mechanical key

(컄 page 331) into the glove box lock.

왘 Turn the mechanical key to

position 1.

Opening the glove box 왘 Press button 3.

The glove box lid opens downward.

1 Unlocked 2 Locked 3 Glove box lid release

Closing the glove box 왘 Push lid up to close.

Locking the glove box 왘 Insert the mechanical key

(컄 page 331) into the glove box lock.

왘 Turn the mechanical key to

position 2.

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Storage compartment in the glove box A storage compartment is located in the cover of the glove box. It can be used to store check cards, pens, a flashlight, etc.

Storage compartment in front of arm- rest

1 Storage compartment in glove box 왘 Lightly press the marking on the lid of

storage compartment 1. The lid opens upward.

1 Storage compartment

Opening The compartment contains a cup holder (컄 page 224). 왘 Lightly touch cover plate 1.

The cover opens automatically.

Closing 왘 Lightly push the cover plate 1 up until

it engages in lock.

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Storage compartment below the front armrest The storage compartment below the front armrest is illuminated with the exterior lamps switched on. The buttons are located under the cushion of the armrest.

1 Button to open storage compartment

(except CL 55 AMG)

2 Button to open storage tray and tele-

phone holder*

Opening storage tray and telephone holder* The tray contains a coin holder. 왘 Press button 2 and lift up the armrest.

Do not let bank cards, credit cards or other cards with a magnetic strip come near the storage tray as a magnet built into the tray could erase or change the information on the card.

Opening storage compartment (except CL 55 AMG) 왘 Press button 1 and lift the armrest.

The storage compartment can be heat- ed or cooled. The compartment can get very warm due to its confined space. When storing heat-sensitive objects in the compart- ment, close the air vent (컄 page 184) while heating the passenger compart- ment.

Do not obstruct the air vent in the stor- age compartment.

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Storage compartment between rear seats

1 Cover

Opening 왘 Slide cover 1 rearward.

Closing 왘 Slide cover 1 forward.

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Storage compartments under the front seats

Cup holder in front of seat armrest

왘 Open the storage compartment in front

of the armrest (컄 page 222).

Warning!

왘 Push button 1.

When not in use, keep the cup holder closed while traveling. Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during vehicle maneu- vers.

Folding out cup holder

1 Button for folding out the cup holder

The cup holder opens automatically.

2 Button for folding out the second cup

holder

왘 Push button 2.

The second cup holder folds out in the direction indicated by the arrow.

1 Lid 2 Buttons

Opening 왘 Press buttons 2 together and fold

lid 1 down.

Closing 왘 Close lid 1 until both buttons 2 of

lock engage.

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Folding in cup holder

3 Fold in the second cup holder 왘 Press the second cup holder in the di-

rection of arrow 3 until it engages.

4 Release button 왘 Press release button 4 and fold the cup holder into the storage compart- ment until it engages.

왘 Close the storage compartment.

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Cup holder in rear seat armrest

Warning!

When not in use, keep the cup holder closed while traveling. Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during vehicle maneu- vers.

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Opening cup holder 왘 Push front of sliding compartment 1.

The cup holder slides out.

Closing cup holder 왘 Push sliding compartment 1 back un-

til it engages.

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Parcel net in front passenger footwell A small convenience parcel net is located in the front passenger footwell. It is for small and light items, such as road maps, mail, etc.

Parcel net in trunk You can hang a parcel net in the trunk. The hooks and the parcel net in the trunk can hold a load of up to 29.8 lbs (13.5 kg).

Warning!

Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or ob- jects having sharp edges, in the parcel net.

In an accident, during hard braking or sud- den maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants.

1 Hook 왘 Hang the parcel net on hooks 1 on the

left and right sides of the trunk.

The parcel net cannot protect or suffi- ciently secure goods in the event of an accident.

Ashtrays

Removing ashtray insert

Rear seat ashtray

Center console ashtray

Warning!

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1 Button for disengaging ashtray

Opening ashtray 왘 Briefly touch cover plate.

The ashtray opens automatically.

Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still. Set the parking brake to se- cure vehicle from movement. Move gear se- lector lever to position N. With gear selector lever in position N, turn off the engine.

왘 Secure vehicle from movement by set- ting the parking brake. Move the gear selector lever to position N. Now you have more room to remove the insert.

왘 Push sliding button 1 to the right.

The ashtray is disengaged and slides out a short way.

왘 Remove insert from ashtray frame.

Reinstalling the ashtray insert 왘 Install insert by pushing back into the

frame until it engages.

1 Latch

Opening ashtray 왘 Pull at top of cover to open ashtray.

Removing ashtray insert 왘 Pull latch 1 to disengage ashtray in-

sert and remove it.

Reinstalling the ashtray insert 왘 Install ashtray insert. 왘 Close the ashtray.

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Cigarette lighter

Warning!

Heated steering wheel*

Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the knob only.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children un- attended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

The lighter socket can be used to ac- commodate electrical accessories up to a maximum 85 W.

The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel. The stalk with the heated steering wheel switch is on the lower left-hand side of the steering wheel.

1 Switching on 2 Indicator lamp 3 Switching off

1 Cigarette lighter 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lamps in the instrument cluster should come on.

왘 Push in cigarette lighter 1.

The lighter will pop out automatically when hot.

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Switching on 왘 Switch on ignition.

Telephone*

All the lamps in the instrument cluster should come on.

Warning!

왘 Turn switch at the tip of stalk in direc-

tion of arrow 1. The steering wheel is heated. Indicator lamp 2 comes on.

Switching off 왘 Turn switch at the tip of stalk in direc-

tion of arrow 3. The steering wheel heating is turned off. Indicator lamp 2 goes out.

The steering wheel heating does not turn off automatically.

Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with- out being connected to an external antenna) from inside the vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc- tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos- sibly resulting in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele- phone or a citizens band unit, should only be used inside the vehicle if they are con- nected to an antenna that is installed on the outside of the vehicle. The external antenna must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa- tion on the installation of an approved external antenna. Refer to the radio trans- mitter operation instructions regarding use of an external antenna.

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Warning!

Please do not forget that your primary re- sponsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we rec- ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a tele- phone call. If you choose to use the telephone1 while driving, please use the hands-free device and only use the telephone when road, weather and traffic conditions permit. Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle.

Only operate the COMAND (Cockpit Man- agement and Data System)1 if road, weather and traffic conditions permit.

컄컄

1 Observe all legal requirements.

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컄컄

Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate- ly 14 m) every second.

You can take and make telephone calls us- ing the s and t buttons on the steering wheel. To carry out other tele- phone functions, use the control system (컄 page 129). See separate operating manual for instruc- tions on how to use the telephone.

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Tele Aid

The initial activation of the Tele Aid sys- tem may only be performed by com- pleting the subscriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the SOS button. Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a system that is not activated. If the system is not activated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button stays on after turning the SmartKey in starter switch to position 2, or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button twice to position 2. The message TELE AID – NOT ACTIVATED will be shown in the multifunction display for approximately ten seconds. If you have any questions regarding ac- tivation, please call the Response Cen- ter at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).

The Tele Aid system (Telematic Alarm Identification on De- mand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: 앫 automatic and manual emergency 앫 roadside assistance and 앫 information The Tele Aid system is operational provid- ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged, properly connected, not damaged and cel- lular and GPS coverage is available. The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can be adjusted when using the volume control on the multifunction steering wheel. To raise, press button æ and to lower, press button ç. 왘 To activate, press the SOS button, the

Roadside Assistance button • or the Information button ¡, depend- ing on the type of response required.

System self-check Initially, after turning the ignition on, mal- functions are detected and indicated (the indicator lamps in the SOS button, the Roadside Assistance button • and the Information button ¡ stay on longer than ten seconds or do not come on). The message TELE AID – DRIVE TO WORKSHOP! appears for approximately ten seconds in the multifunction display.

The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular network for communication and the GPS (Global Positioning System) satel- lites for vehicle location. If either of these signals are unavailable, the Tele Aid system may not function and if this occurs, assistance must be sum- moned by other means.

The SOS button is located above the in- terior rear view mirror. The Roadside Assistance button • and the Information button ¡ are located below the center armrest cov- er.

Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aid acquaintance Call, you will receive a user ID and password via first call mail. By visiting www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid” (USA only), you will have access to account information, remote door un- lock, and more.

The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular network for communication and the GPS (Global Positioning System) satel- lites for vehicle location. If either of these signals are unavailable, the Tele Aid system may not function and if this occurs, assistance must be sum- moned by other means.

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Warning!

If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, in the Roadside Assistance button and/or in the Information button do not come on dur- ing the system self-check, or if any of these indicators remain illuminated continuously in red and/or the message TELE AID - DRIVE TO WORKSHOP! is displayed in the multifunction display after the system self-check, a malfunction in the system has been detected.

If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, the system may not operate as ex- pected. Have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

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Emergency calls An emergency call is initiated automatical- ly: 앫 following an accident in which the

emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) or airbags deploy

앫 if the anti-theft alarm or the tow-away

alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, see “Anti-theft systems” (컄 page 82) and tow-away alarm (컄 page 84)

An emergency call can also be initiated manually by opening the cover next to the interior rear view mirror labeled SOS, then briefly pressing the button located under the cover. For more information, see “Initiating an emergency call manually” (컄 page 233).

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The Tele Aid system is available if 앫 it has been activated and is operation- al. Activation requires a subscription for monitoring services, connection and cellular air time

앫 the relevant cellular phone network

and GPS signals are available and pass the information on to the Response Center

Location of the vehicle on a map is only possible if the vehicle is able to receive signals from the GPS satellite network and pass the information on to the Re- sponse Center.

Once the emergency call is in progress, the indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin to flash. The message EMERGENCY CALL – CONNECTING CALL appears in the multifunc- tion display. When the connection is estab- lished, the message EMERGENCY CALL – CALL CONNECTED appears in the multifunc- tion display. All information relevant to the emergency, such as the location of the ve- hicle (determined by the GPS satellite loca- tion system), vehicle model, identification number and color are generated. A voice connection between the Response Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon af- ter the emergency call has been initiated. When a voice connection is established the audio system mutes and the message TELE AID – EMERGENCY CALL ACTIVE ap- pears in the multifunction display. The Re- sponse Center will attempt to determine more precisely the nature of the accident provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle.

Warning!

If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is il- luminated continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established, then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an emergency call (e.g. the rele- vant cellular phone network is not available). The message EMERGENCY CALL – CALL FAILED appears in the multifunction display for approximately ten seconds.

Should this occur, assistance must be sum- moned by other means.

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Initiating an emergency call manually

왘 Wait for a voice connection to the Re-

1 SOS button 2 Cover 왘 Briefly press on cover 2.

The cover will open.

왘 Press SOS button 1 briefly.

The indicator lamp in SOS button 1 will flash until the emergency call is concluded.

sponse Center.

왘 Close cover 2 after the emergency

call is concluded.

Warning!

If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle, ve- hicle in a dangerous road location), please do not wait for voice contact after you have pressed the emergency button. Carefully leave the vehicle and move to a safe loca- tion. The Response Center will automatically contact local emergency officials with the vehicle’s approximate location if they re- ceive an automatic SOS signal and cannot make voice contact with the vehicle occu- pants.

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Roadside Assistance button • The Roadside Assistance button • is located below the center armrest cover. 왘 Press and hold the button • (for

longer than two seconds). A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside As- sistance dispatcher will be initiated. The button will flash while the call is in progress. The message ROADSIDE AS- SISTANCE – CONNECTING CALL will ap- pear in the multifunction display.

When the connection is established, the message ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE – CALL CONNECTED appears in the multifunc- tion display. The Tele Aid system will trans- mit data generating the vehicle identification number, model, color and lo- cation (subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals).

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A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be established. When a voice connection is established, the audio system mutes and the message TELE AID – ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CALL ACTIVE ap- pears in the multifunction display. 왘 Describe the nature of the need for as-

sistance.

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such as labor and/or towing, charges may ap- ply. Refer to the Roadside Assistance Man- ual for more information.

These programs are only available in the USA: 앫 Sign and Drive services: Services such as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or the replacement of a flat tire with the vehicle spare tire are obtainable.

앫 Remote Vehicle Diagnostics: This func- tion permits the Mercedes-Benz Road- side Assistance dispatcher to download malfunction codes and real time vehicle data.

The indicator lamp on the Roadside As- sistance button • remains illumi- nated in red for approximately ten seconds during the system self-check after turning the ignition on (together with the SOS button and the Information button ¡).

See system self-check (컄 page 231) when the indicator lamp does not come on in red or stays on longer than ap- proximately ten seconds. If the indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance button • is illuminated continuously and no voice connection to the Response Center was estab- lished, then the Tele Aid system could not initiate a Roadside Assistance call (e.g. the relevant cellular phone net- work is not available). The message ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE – CALL FAILED appears in the multifunction display. Roadside Assistance calls can be ter- minated using the tbutton on the multifunction steering wheel.

Information button ¡ The Information button ¡ is located be- low the center armrest cover. 왘 Press and hold the button (for longer

than two seconds). A call to the Customer Assistance Cen- ter will be initiated. The button will flash while the call is in progress. The message INFO – CONNECTING CALL will appear in the multifunction display.

When the connection is established, the message INFO – CALL CONNECTED appears in the multifunction display. The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number, model, color and location (subject to availability of cel- lular and GPS signals).

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A voice connection between the Customer Assistance Center representative and the occupants of the vehicle will be estab- lished. When a voice connection is estab- lished the audio system muted and the message TELE AID – INFO CALL ACTIVE appears in the multifunction display. Information regarding the operation of your vehicle, the nearest auuthorized Mercedes-Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz USA products and services is available to you. For more details concerning the Tele Aid system, please visit www.mbusa.com and use your ID and password (sent to you sep- arately) to learn more (USA only).

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The indicator lamp in the Information button ¡ remains illuminated in red for approximately ten seconds during the system self-check after turning the ignition on (together with the SOS but- ton and the Roadside Assistance button •). See System self-check (컄 page 231) when the indicator lamp does not come on in red or stays on longer than ap- proximately ten seconds. If the indicator lamp in the Information button ¡ is illuminated continuous- ly and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established, then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an Information call (e.g. the relevant cellular phone network is not avail- able). The message INFO – CALL FAILED appears in the multifunc- tion display.

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Information calls can be terminated us- ing the tbutton on the multifunc- tion steering wheel.

If the indicator lamps do not start flash- ing after pressing one of the buttons or remain illuminated (in red) at any time, the Tele Aid system has detected a fault or the service is not currently ac- tive, and may not initiate a call. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center and have the system checked or contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada) as soon as possible.

Upgrade Signals The Tele Aid system processes calls using the following priority: 앫 Automatic emergency – First priority 앫 Manual emergency – Second priority 앫 Roadside Assistance – Third priority 앫 Information – Fourth priority Should a higher priority call be initiated while you are connected, an upgrade (al- ternating) tone will be heard, and the ap- propriate indicator lamp will flash. If certain information such as vehicle identi- fication number or customer information is not available, the operator may need to re- transmit. During this time you will hear a beep and voice contact will be interrupted. Voice contact will resume once the retransmis- sion is completed. Once a call is conclud- ed, a beep will be heard and the respective indicator lamp will stop flashing. The COMAND system operation will resume.

i When a Tele Aid call has been initiated, the COMAND system audio is muted and the selected mode (radio, tape or CD) pauses. The optional cellular phone (if installed) switches off. If you must use this phone, the vehicle must be parked. Disconnect the coiled cord and place the call. The COMAND navi- gation system (if engaged) will contin- ue to run. The display in the instrument cluster is available for use, and spoken commands are only available by press- ing the RPT button on the COMAND unit. A pop-up window will appear in the COMAND display to indicate that a Tele Aid call is in progress.

If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system does not reset, contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada), or Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) in the USA or Cus- tomer Service at 1-800-387-0100 in Canada.

The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until the call is conclud- ed. Calls can only be terminated by a Response Center or Customer Assis- tance Center representative except Roadside Assistance and Information calls, which can also be terminated by pressing button ton the multifunc- tion steering wheel.

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Remote door unlock In case you have locked your vehicle unin- tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle), and the reserve SmartKey is not handy: 왘 Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). You will be asked to provide your pass- word which you provided when you completed the subscriber agreement. 왘 Then return to your vehicle and press

the trunk lock for a minimum of 20 seconds until the SOS button is flashing. The message EMERGENCY CALL – CALL CONNECTED appears in the multi- function display.

As an alternative, you may unlock the vehi- cle via Internet using the ID and password sent to you shortly after the completion of your Acquaintance Call.

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Garage door opener

The built-in remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled devices, for example garage door openers, gate openers, or other devices compatible with HomeLink® or some other systems. You can program the signal transmitter buttons.

Stolen vehicle tracking services In the event your vehicle was stolen: 왘 Report the incident to the police.

The police will issue a numbered inci- dent report.

왘 Pass this number on to the

Mercedes-Benz Response Center along with your password issued to you when you subscribed to the service. The Response Center will then attempt to covertly contact the vehicle’s Tele Aid system. Once the vehicle is lo- cated, the Response Center will con- tact the local law enforcement and you. The vehicle’s location will only be pro- vided to law enforcement.

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The Response Center will then unlock your vehicle with the remote door unlocking feature.

The remote door unlocking feature is available if the relevant cellular phone network is available. The SOS button will flash and the mes- sage EMERGENCY CALL – CALL CONNECTED will appear in the mul- tifunction display to indicate receipt of the door unlock command. Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Re- sponse Center specialist will attempt to establish voice contact with the ve- hicle occupants. If the trunk lock was pressed for more than 20 seconds before door unlock authorization was received by the Re- sponse Center, you must wait 15 minutes before pressing the trunk lock again.

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Remote control integrated into the interior rear view mirror

Indicator lamp

2 3 4 Signal transmitter button

Hand-held transmitter button Hand-held remote control trans- mitter (not part of the vehicle equipment)

Warning!

Before programming the integrated remote control to a garage door opener or gate op- erator, make sure that people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent potential harm or damage.

When programming a garage door opener, the door moves up or down. When program- ming a gate operator, the gate opens or closes.

Do not use the integrated remote control with any garage door opener that lacks safe- ty stop and reverse features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manufac- tured before April 1, 1982). A garage door that cannot detect an object - signaling the door to stop and reverse - does not meet current U.S. federal safety standards.

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Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integrated opener. If you should experience diffi- culties with programming the transmit- ter, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

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For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 앫 This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

앫 this device must accept any inter- ference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Programming or reprogramming the in- tegrated remote control Step 1: 왘 Switch on ignition. Step 2: 왘 If you have previously programmed an

integrated signal transmitter button and wish to retain its programming, proceed to step 3. Otherwise, press and hold the two outer signal transmit- ter buttons 2 and 4 and release them only when the indicator lamp be- gins to flash after approximately 20 seconds (do not hold the button for longer than 30 seconds). This proce- dure erases any previous settings for all three channels and initializes the memory. If you later wish to program a second and/or third hand-held trans- mitter to the remaining two signal transmitter buttons, do not repeat this step and begin directly with step 3.

Step 3: 왘 Hold the end of the hand-held remote

control transmitter 6 of the device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 in (5 cm to 12 cm) away from the sur- face of the integrated remote control located on the interior rear view mirror, keeping the indicator lamp 1 in view.

Step 4: 왘 Using both hands, simultaneously

press the hand-held transmitter button 5 and the desired integrated signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4). Do not release the buttons until completing step 5. The indicator lamp 1 on the integrat- ed remote control will flash, first slowly and then rapidly.

i The indicator lamp 1 flashes the first time the signal transmitter button is programmed. If this button has already been programmed, the indicator lamp will only start flashing after 20 sec- onds.

If the indicator lamp 1 flashes rapidly for about two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with pro- gramming steps 8 through 12 as your garage door opener may be equipped with the “rolling code feature”.

Step 5: 왘 When the indicator lamp 1 flashes

rapidly, release both buttons.

Step 6: 왘 Press and hold the just-trained inte- grated signal transmitter button and observe the indicator lamp 1. If the indicator lamp 1 stays on con- stantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the integrated signal transmitter button is pressed and released.

Step 7: 왘 To program the remaining two buttons,

repeat the steps above starting with step 3.

Rolling code programming To train a garage door opener (or other roll- ing code devices) with the rolling code fea- ture, follow these instructions after completing the “Programming” portion (steps 1 through 6) of this text. (A second person may make the following training procedures quicker and easier.)

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Step 8: 왘 Locate “training” button on the garage

door opener motor head unit. Exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand. Depending on manufacturer, the “train- ing” button may also be referred to as “learn” or “smart” button. If there is dif- ficulty locating the transmitting button, refer to the garage door opener opera- tor’s manual.

Step 9: 왘 Press “training” button on the garage

door opener motor head unit. The “training light” is activated.

You have 30 seconds to initiate the follow- ing step. Step 10: 왘 Firmly press, hold for two seconds and

release the programmed integrated signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4).

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Gate operator/Canadian programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for the inte- grated signal transmitter to pick up the sig- nal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to “time-out” in the same manner. If you live in Canada or if you are having dif- ficulties programming a gate operator (re- gardless of where you live) by using the programming procedures, replace step 4 with the following:

Step 4: 왘 Continue to press and hold the inte- grated signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4) while you press and re-press (“cycle”) your hand-held remote con- trol transmitter 6 every two seconds until the frequency signal has been learned. Upon successful training, the indicator lamp 1 will flash slowly and then rapidly after several seconds.

왘 Proceed with programming step 5 and

step 6 to complete.

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Step 11: 왘 Press, hold for two seconds and re- lease same button a second time to complete the training process.

Some garage door openers (or other rolling code equipped devices) may require you to perform this procedure a third time to complete the training. Step 12: 왘 Confirm the garage door operation by pressing the programmed integrated signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4).

Step 13: 왘 To program the remaining two buttons,

repeat the steps above starting with step 3.

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Operation of integrated remote control 왘 Switch on ignition. 왘 Select and press the appropriate inte- grated signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4) to activate the remote con- trolled device. The integrated remote control trans- mitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed – up to 20 seconds.

Erasing the integrated remote control memory 왘 Switch on ignition. 왘 Simultaneously hold down the signal transmitter buttons 2 and 4, for ap- proximately 20 seconds, until the indi- cator lamp flashes rapidly 1. Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds. The codes of all three channels are erased.

If you sell your vehicle, erase the codes of all three channels.

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Reprogramming a single integrated sig- nal transmitter button To program a device using a signal trans- mitter button previously trained, follow these steps: 왘 Press and hold the desired signal trans- mitter button (2, 3 or 4). Do not re- lease the button.

왘 The indicator lamp will begin to flash af- ter 20 seconds. Without releasing the integrated signal transmitter button, proceed with programming starting with step 3.

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Your vehicle is equipped with infrared re- flecting glass which reduces the amount of radiated heat entering the interior through the windows. The infrared reflecting glass also prevents the transmission of signals through the glass by in-vehicle electronic devices (e.g. electronic toll collection devices). To allow the use of these devices in the ve- hicle, two infrared transparent areas (1 and 2) are placed in the windshield.

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Infrared reflecting windshield

1 Mounting location for electronic toll collection devices (infrared transpar- ent)

2 Infrared transparent area

(pass-through for electronic signals)

3 31.5 in (80 cm) 4 19.0 in (48 cm) 5 1.75 in (4.5 cm)

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Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km)

Driving instructions

At the gas station

Engine compartment

Tires and wheels

Winter driving

Maintenance

Vehicle care

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Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km)

In the “Operation” section you will find de- tailed information on operating, maintain- ing and caring for your vehicle.

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왔

The first 1000 miles (1500 km) The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satis- fied you will be with its performance later on. 앫 Drive your vehicle during the first

1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but moderate vehicle and engine speeds. 앫 During this period, avoid heavy loads (full throttle driving) and excessive en- gine speeds (no more than 2⁄ 3 of max- imum rpm in each gear).

앫 Avoid accelerating by kick-down. 앫 Do not attempt to slow the vehicle

down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever.

앫 Select positions 3, 2 or 1 only when driving at moderate speeds (for hill driving).

After 1000 miles (1500 km), you may gradually increase vehicle and engine speeds to the permissible maximum.

Additional instructions for AMG vehi- cles: 앫 During the first 1000 miles

(1500 km), do not exceed a speed of 85 mph (140 km/h).

앫 During this period, avoid engine speeds above 4500 rpm in each gear.

All of the above instructions, as may apply to your vehicle type, also apply when driv- ing the first 1000 miles (1500 km) after the engine or the rear differential has been replaced.

Always obey applicable speed limits.

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Drinking and driving

Pedals

Warning!

Warning!

Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combina- tions. Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions and judgement.

The possibility of a serious or even fatal ac- cident are greatly increased when you drink or take drugs and drive.

Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow anyone to drive who has been drinking or taking drugs.

Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times. Ob- jects stored in this area may impair pedal movement.

Power assistance

Warning!

With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve- hicle.

왔 Driving instructions Drive sensibly – save fuel

Fuel consumption, to a great extent, de- pends on driving habits and operating con- ditions. To save fuel you should: 앫 Keep tires at the recommended infla-

tion pressures.

앫 Remove unnecessary loads. 앫 Remove roof rack when not in use. 앫 Allow engine to warm up under low

load use.

앫 Avoid frequent acceleration and decel-

eration.

앫 Have all maintenance work performed at the intervals specified in the Service Booklet and as required by the FSS. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Fuel consumption is also increased by driv- ing in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips and in hilly country.

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To help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roads), it is advisable to brake the vehicle with considerable force prior to parking. The heat generated serves to dry the brakes. If your brake system is normally only sub- jected to moderate loads, you should occa- sionally test the effectiveness of the brakes by applying above-normal braking pressure at higher speeds. This will also enhance the grip of the brake pads.

Be very careful not to endanger other road users when you apply the brakes. Refer to the description of the Brake Assist System (BAS) (컄 page 78).

If the parking brake is released and the brake warning lamp in the instrument clus- ter stays on, the brake fluid level in the res- ervoir is too low. Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may be the reason for low brake fluid in the res- ervoir. Have the brake system inspected immedi- ately. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes-Benz.

Operation Driving instructions

Brakes

Warning!

After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying the brakes or through wa- ter deep enough to wet brake components, the first braking action may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal pressure may be necessary to obtain expected braking ef- fect. Maintain a safe distance from vehicles in front.

Resting your foot on the brake pedal will cause excessive and premature wear of the brake pads.

It can also result in the brakes overheating, thereby significantly reducing their effec- tiveness. It may not be possible to stop the vehicle in sufficient time to avoid an acci- dent.

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Warning!

Driving off

If other than recommended brake pads are installed, or other than recommended brake fluid is used, the braking properties of the vehicle can be degraded to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired. This could result in an accident.

When driving down long and steep grades, relieve the load on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to use the engine’s braking power. This helps pre- vent overheating of the brakes and re- duces brake pad wear.

After hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time, rather than immediately parking, so that the air stream can cool down the brakes faster.

Apply the brakes to test them briefly after driving off. Perform this procedure only when the road is clear of other traffic. Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not place full load on the engine until the oper- ating temperature has been reached. When starting off on a slippery surface, do not allow a drive wheel to spin for an ex- tended period with the ESP switched off. Doing so may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Simultaneously depressing the acceler- ator pedal and applying the brake re- duces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear.

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Parking

Warning!

Do not park this vehicle in areas where com- bustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.

To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re- sult of inadvertent vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: 앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal. 앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal. 앫 Move the gear selector lever to

position P.

앫 Slowly release brake pedal. 앫 When parked on an incline, turn front

wheel towards the road curb.

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앫 Turn the SmartKey to starter switch

position 0 and remove, or press KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button.

앫 Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock vehicle when leaving.

Set the parking brake whenever park- ing or leaving the vehicle. In addition, move gear selector lever to position P. When parking on hills, always turn front wheels towards the curb.

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Tires

Warning!

The tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread.

Warning!

If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that possi- ble damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on the hazard warning flash- ers, carefully slow down, and drive with cau- tion to an area which is a safe distance from the road.

Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe, have it towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer for re- pairs.

Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and be- come visible at a tread depth of approxi- mately 1⁄ 16 in (1.6 mm), at which point the tire is considered worn and should be re- placed.

Although the applicable federal motor vehi- cle safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the tread wear indicators (TWI) be- come visible at approximately 1⁄ 16 in (1.6 mm), we recommend that you do not al- low your tires to wear down to that level. As tread depth approaches 1⁄ 8 in (3 mm), the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply reduced.

Depending upon the weather and/or road surface (conditions), the tire traction varies widely.

Specified tire pressures must be main- tained. This applies particularly if the tires are subject to extreme operating condi- tions (e.g. high speeds, heavy loads, high ambient temperatures).

Warning!

Tire traction

Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire or driving at high speed with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

Hydroplaning

Depending on the depth of the water layer on the road, hydroplaning may occur, even at low speeds and with new tires. Reduce vehicle speed, avoid track grooves in the road and apply brakes cautiously in the rain.

The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road. You should pay particular attention to the condition of the road whenever the outside temperatures are close to the freezing point.

Warning!

If ice has formed on the road, tire traction will be substantially reduced. Under such weather conditions, drive, steer and brake with extreme caution.

Mercedes-Benz recommends M+S rated radial-ply tires with a minimum tread depth of approximately 1⁄ 6 in (4 mm) on all four wheels for the winter season to ensure normal balanced handling characteristics. On packed snow, they can reduce your stopping distance compared to summer tires. Stopping distance, however, is still

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considerably greater than when the road is not covered with snow or ice. Exercise ap- propriate caution.

Tire speed rating

Regardless of the tire rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. Use prudent driv- ing speeds appropriate to prevailing condi- tions.

Warning!

Even when permitted by law, never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maxi- mum speed rating of the tires.

Exceeding the maximum speed for which tires are rated can lead to sudden tire fail- ure, causing loss of vehicle control and pos- sibly resulting in an accident and/or serious personal injury and possible death, for you and for others.

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CL 500
Your vehicle is factory equipped with “H”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h).

CL 600
Your vehicle is factory equipped with “Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h).

CL 500 and CL600 with Sport Package* and Appearance Package* Your vehicle is factory equipped with “Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h).

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An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h).

CL 55 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped with “Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

For information on speed rating for win- ter tires, see “Winter driving” (컄 page 280)

Winter driving instructions