2004 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

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. Refer to Service Booklet for re- placement interval.

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 the mixture is in accordance with label instruc- tions. 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 an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Coolant system design and coolant used stipulate the replacement interval. The re- placement interval published in the Ser- vice Booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze solution or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification (see Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet) are used to re- new the coolant concentration 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.

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 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 an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity

Model

Approx. freeze protection

– 35°F (– 37°C) CL 500
6.1 US qt. (5.75 l) CL 600 (main cooling system) 7.9 US qt. (7.5 l) CL 600 (low temperature cooling system) 1.2 US qt. (1.1 l) CL 55 AMG 7.7 US qt. (7.25 l)

– 49°F (– 45°C) 6.7 US qt. (6.3 l) 8.7 US qt. (8.25 l) 1.3 US qt. (1.2 l) 8.5 US qt. (8.0 l)

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Windshield and headlamp washer system

Both the windshield and headlamp washer systems are supplied from the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The windshield and headlamp 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 premixed windshield washer solvent/ antifreeze, depending on ambient tem- peratures).

Warning

Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma- ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point, 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 point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available premixed 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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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.

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.

Technical data Consumer information 왔 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.

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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.

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.

Technical data Consumer information

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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 comes on). See an 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 front 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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Technical terms

COMAND

Distronic*

Engine oil viscosity

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.

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.

ETD

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

(Cockpit Management and Data Sys- tem) Information and operating center for vehicle sound and communications systems, including the radio and navi- gation system, as well as 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.

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FSS

Instrument cluster

Lock button

Technical terms

(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.

GPS

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

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 SmartKey.

Kickdown

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.

Line of fall

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

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 exterior mirror posi- tions for each SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.

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 ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

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Multifunction display

Power train

Program mode selector switch

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. 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.

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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

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 SmartKey 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- vided 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 210, 383

Messages in display 300
Setting vehicle level 211

ABS 23, 77, 383

Malfunction indicator lamp 292
Messages in display 301
Warning lamp 292

Accelerator position, automatic

transmission 163

Accident

In case of 52

Activating

Air conditioner (cooling) 183
Air recirculation mode 179
Anti-theft alarm system 83
Central locking (control system) 153
Charcoal filter 181
Distance warning function* 207
Distronic* 203
Easy-entry/exit feature 154
ESP 81
Exterior headlamps 49
Exterior lamps 120

Exterior rear view mirror parking

position 168

Front and rear fog lamp 121, 122
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 49
High beams 123
Ignition 31
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO*

start/stop button 33

Immobilizer 55, 82
Limiting opening height of

trunk lid 153

Rear window defroster 182
Residual heat 183
Seat heater 113, 114
Seat ventilation* 115
Tow-away alarm 84
Windshield wipers 50

Activating steering wheel gearshift control

Downshifting 162, 165
Upshifting 162, 165

Adding

Coolant 267
Engine oil 265

Additional turn signals 336
Adjustable air vents, rear passenger

compartment 185

Adjusting 34

Air distribution 177
Air volume 178
Backrest tilt 35
Exterior rear view mirror 40
Folding forward front seat

backrests 37

Head restraint height 36
Head restraint tilt 36
Instrument cluster illumination 126
Interior rear view mirror 40
Lumbar support 111
Mirrors 40
Multicontour backrest* 111
Seat cushion depth 35, 111
Seat cushion tilt 35
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Seat height 35
Seat in the lumbar region 112
Seat in the shoulder region 111
Seats 34

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Index

Steering column height 39
Steering column in or out 39
Steering column up or down 39
Steering wheel 39
Air conditioner (cooling)

Alarm

Audible 76, 82, 83
Canceling 83
Visual 82
Alarm system

Turning off 183

Air pressure see Tire inflation

pressure 271

Air recirculation mode 179

Activating 179
Deactivating 180

Anti-theft 82
Anti-theft alarm system indicator

lamp 25

Alignment bolt 346
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 329, 383
Antiglare

Air vents, rear passenger compartment

Automatic 167

Adjustable 185

Air volume

Adjusting 178

AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 298
Airbags 61

BabySmartTM deactivation

system 71, 383

Children 62
Front 65
Passenger 65
Safety guidelines 64
Side impact 65
Window curtain 65

390

Antilock brake system (ABS) 383
Antilock Brake System see ABS 23
Anti-theft alarm system

Activating 83
Canceling alarm 83
Deactivating 83

Anti-theft systems 82

Anti-theft alarm system 82
Anti-theft alarm system indicator

lamp 25

Immobilizer 82
Tow-away alarm 84

Armrest

Storage compartment in front of 222,

223

Storage compartment in front of

armrest 222

Ashtray 227
At the gas station 257
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 266
AUDIO menu 134

Operating

Cassette player 136
CD player 136

Selecting radio station 135
Selecting satellite radio* station 135

Audio system

CD mode 137

Automatic antiglare for rear view

mirror 167

Automatic central locking

Activating/deactivating (control system) 153

Automatic climate control 173
Air recirculation mode 179
Defrosting 179
Rear window defroster 182
Setting the temperature 176

Automatic headlamp mode 120
Automatic lighting control

BabySmartTM

Activating 124
Deactivating 125

Automatic locking when driving 105
Automatic transmission 157
Accelerator position 163
Deactivating steering wheel gearshift

control 166

Emergency operation (Limp Home

Mode) 166

Fluid level 266
Gear ranges 159
Gear selector lever position 160
Gear shifting malfunctions 166
Kickdown 163
Manual shift program mode

(CL 55 AMG Kompressor) 164

One-touch gearshifting 158
Program mode selector switch 163
Selector lever position 157
Starting the engine 45
Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) CL 55 AMG 161

Transmission fluid 266
Winter program mode 163, 164

Airbag deactivation system 71, 383
Compatible child seats 71, 383
Self-test 72
Backrest supports

Lumbar region 112
Shoulder region 111
Backup lamps 337, 340

Bulbs 337
BAS 78, 383

Messages in display 302

Batteries, SmartKey Changing 333
Check lamp 90, 91
Replacing 332
Battery discharged

Jump starting 351

Battery, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

Check lamp 95

Battery, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Changing 334
Checking the battery 95
Replacing 332

Battery, vehicle 268, 348

Charging 349
Disconnecting 349
Reconnecting 350
Reinstalling 349
Removing 349

Bi-Xenon headlamps 383
Block heater (Canada only) 281
Blocking

Rear window operation 75
Brake assist system (BAS) 383
Brake fluid 258, 375
Brake lamp bulbs 337
Brake lamp, high mounted 337
Brake pads

Message in display 305

Brakes 248

Warning lamp 293

Break-in period 246
Bulbs, replacing 336

Additional turn signals 336
Backup lamps 337
Brake lamps 337
Fog lamps 336

Index

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Index

Front lamps 336
High beam 336
High mounted brake lamp 337
License plate lamps 337, 340
Low beam 336
Parking lamps 336, 337, 339
Rear fog lamp 337, 340
Side marker lamps 336, 339
Standing lamps 336, 337, 339
Tail lamp assemblies 337, 340
Turn signal lamps 336, 337

CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 383
California

Important notice 11

Calling up

Distronic* settings 142
Range (distance to empty) 144
Service indicator 283

CAN system 383
Cargo tie-down hooks 220
Cassette player

Operating 136

Catalytic converter 255
CD changer* 137
CD mode 137
CD player

Operating 136
Center console 25

AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 298
Lower part 26
Upper part 25

Centigrade

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

setting 94

Vehicle level 212

Changing CDs 137
Charcoal filter 181
Activating 181
Deactivating 181

Charging

Vehicle battery 349

CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator

Setting temperature units 148

Central locking

lamp 294

Checking

Automatic 105
From inside 106
Switch 106
Switching on/off (control

system) 153

Unlocking from inside 106

Central locking switch 106
Changing

Batteries (SmartKey) 333
Battery (SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*) 334

Key setting 154

Coolant level 266
Oil level 259, 261
Oil level via control system 262
Tire inflate pressure 259
Vehicle lighting 259

Checking the batteries

SmartKey 91

Child safety 69
Airbags 62
Infant and child restraint systems 66,

69

LATCH child seat mounts 74

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Index

Child safety switch see Blocking of rear

window operation 75

Cigarette lighter 228
CL 55 AMG Kompressor

MANUAL shift program mode 164

Cleaning

Cup holder 289
Distronic* system sensor cover 287
Gear selector lever 289
Hard plastic trim items 289
Headlamps 170
Headliner and shelf below rear

window 289

Instrument cluster 289
Leather upholstery 290
Light alloy wheels 289
Nubuck leather upholstery 290
Parktronic* system sensor 287
Plastic and rubber parts 290
Seat belts 289
Steering wheel 289
Upholstery 290
Windows 288

Windshield 51
Wiper blades 287
Wood trims 290

Clock 23
Closing

Cup holder 226
Glove box 221
Hood 261
Power window with

KEYLESS-GO* 189

Power window with SmartKey 188
Side windows 187, 188
Sliding/pop-up roof 191, 335

With SmartKey 193
Sliding/pop-up roof with

KEYLESS-GO* 194

Trunk 98
Windows 186

Closing sliding/pop-up roof In an emergency 335

Cockpit 20, 383
Cockpit management and data system

(COMAND) 384

COMAND 384
COMAND see separate operating instruc-

tions

Combination switch 123

High beam flasher 49, 123
Turn signals 49
Windshield wipers 50

Consumer information 380
Control and operation of radio

transmitters 254

Control system 129, 384

AUDIO menu 134
Checking oil level 262
Convenience submenu 154
Display digital speedometer 134
Distronic* menu 142
Functions 131, 133
Instrument cluster submenu 148
Lighting submenu 149
Malfunction memory menu 144
Menus 132, 133
Multifunction display 129
Multifunction steering wheel 130

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Index

NAVI menu 141
Settings menu 145
Standard display menu 134
Submenus 131, 133
TEL* menu 139
Trip computer menu 143
Vehicle submenu 153

Convenience submenu 154
Activating easy-entry/exit

feature 154

Setting automatic locking 153
Setting fold-in function for exterior rear

view mirrors 156

Setting Key-dependency 154
Setting parking position for exterior

rear view mirror 156

Coolant 266

Adding 267
Checking level 266
Messages in display 306
Temperature 256
Temperature gauge 127
Warning lamp 306

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Coolant level 258
Checking 266

Coolant temperature gauge 23
Courtesy lighting 125
Cruise control 195, 384

Canceling 196
Driving downhill 196
Driving uphill 196
Fine adjustment 197
Lever 202
Saving current speed 196
Setting speeds 197
Cruise control lever 195
Cup holder

Cleaning 289
Closing 226
In front seat armrest 224
In rear seat armrest 225
Opening 226

Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 383

Daytime running lamp mode 121

Setting 150

Deactivating

Air conditioner (cooling) 183
Air recirculation mode 180
Alarm 83
Anti-theft alarm system 83
Automatic climate control 182
Central locking (control system) 153
Cruise control 196
Defrost 179
Distance warning function* 207
Distronic* 205
Engine with KEYLESS-GO* 56
Engine with the key 55
ESP 80
Exterior lamps 120
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 55
Immobilizer 82
Interior illumination delayed

switch-off 152

Index

Limiting opening height of

trunk lid 153

Rear window defroster 182
Residual heat 184
Seat heater 113, 114
Seat ventilation* 115
Tow-away alarm 84

Deactivating steering wheel gearshift

control 166

Deceleration

With Distronic* 201

Deep water see Standing water 253
Defrosting 179
Delayed switch-off

Interior illumination 152

Dialing

A number (telephone) 140

Difficulties

While driving see Problems while

driving 52
Digital clock 23
Digital speedometer 134
Direction of rotation (tires) 271
Discharged battery

Jump starting 351

Disconnecting

Vehicle battery 349

Displays

Digital speedometer 134
Distronic* 200
Messages 263, 299
Service indicator 282
Showing malfunctions 145

Distance

Decreasing in Distronic* 206
Increasing in Distronic* 206
Setting in Distronic* 205
Warning function 206
Distance to empty (range)

Calling up 143

Distance warning function* 206

Activating 207
Deactivating 207
Distronic* warning lamp 206
Intermittent warning sound 206
Symbol in multifunction display 142

Distronic* 198, 384

Activated 202
Activating 203
Calling up settings 142, 201

Cleaning system sensor 287
Cruise control lever 202
Deactivated 202
Deactivating 205
Deceleration 201
Decreasing distance 206
Decreasing time interval 205
Displays in the speedometer dial 200
Distance warning function 206
Driving hints 207
Fine adjustment 204
Increasing distance 206
Increasing time interval 205
Intermittent signal tone 200
Menu 201
Messages in display 302
Resetting stored speed 204
Sensor cover 287
Setting a higher speed 203
Setting a lower speed 204
Setting following distance 205
Setting the current speed 203
Warning and indicator lamps 200

Door control panel 19, 28

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Index

Door handle 28
Door unlock

With Tele Aid 237

Doors

Message in display 309
Opening from inside vehicle 96
Opening from outside 89

Downhill driving

Cruise control 196

Downshifting 158, 162, 165
Drink holder see Cup holder 224
Drinking and driving 247
Driving

Abroad 254
General instructions 42, 247
Hydroplaning 251
In winter 252
Problems 52
Safety systems 77
Through standing water 253
With Distronic* 207

Driving abroad 254
Driving instructions 247
Driving off 249

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Driving safety systems

Emergency operation (Limp Home

ABS 77
BAS 78
ESP 79

Driving systems 195

ABC 210
Cruise control 195
Distronic* 198
Driving safety systems 77
Parktronic* 214
Vehicle level control 211

Easy-entry/exit feature 107

Activating 154

Electrical fuses 356
Electrical system 370
Electrically folding exterior rear view

mirrors 169

Electronic Stability Program see ESP 79,

384

Emergency calls

Initiating an emergency call 233
With Tele Aid 232

Emergency engine shut-down 358

Mode) 166

Emergency operations

Closing sliding/pop-up roof 335
Locking the vehicle 332
Opening sliding/pop-up roof 335
Remote door unlock 237
Unlocking the trunk lid 332
Unlocking the vehicle 331

Emergency tensioning device see

ETD 68, 384

Emission control 255
Ending

A call (telephone) 140

Engine 364

Compartment 260
Message in display 294
Starting 45
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 46
Starting with the key 45
Turning off with the key 55

Engine cleaning 286
Engine compartment 260

Fuse box in 357
Hood 260

Index

Engine malfunction indicator lamp 23,

Exterior rear view mirrors

294

Engine number 384
Engine oil 261
Adding 265
Additives 374
Checking level 261
Consumption 261
Display messages 310
Filler neck 265
Messages in display 263, 310
Viscosity 384

Engine oil level see Oil level 259
Entry position

Messages in display 312

ESP 79, 384

Switching off 80
Switching on 81
Synchronizing 303
Warning lamp 295

ETD 384

Safety guidelines 64

ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 68
Exterior lamp switch 119

Adjusting 40
Folding electrically 169
Parking position for 156

Fahrenheit

Setting temperature units 148

Fastening the seat belts 42
Fine adjustment

Cruise control 197
Distronic* 204

First aid kit 329
Flat tire 343

Lowering the vehicle 347
Mounting the Spare wheel 343
Preparing the vehicle 343

Flexible Service System (FSS) 282, 385
Fog lamp, rear 122, 337
Replacing bulb 340

Fog lamps

Replacing bulbs 336

Fog lamps, front

Messages in display 314
Switching on 122

Folding electrically

Exterior rear view mirrors

169

Front airbags 65
Front lamps

Messages in display 314–318
Replacing bulbs 336, 338
Switching on 119

Front seat

Head restraints 108
Head restraints installing 108
Head restraints removing 108

FSS (Flexible Service System) 282, 385
Fuel 258

Fuel reserve warning lamp 296
Premium unleaded gasoline 258
Reserve warning lamp 23

Fuel consumption statistics

After start 143
Since last reset 143

Fuel filler flap 257

Locking 257
Opening 334
Unlocking 257

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Index

Fuel tank

Filler flap 257

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 372
Functions (control system) 131, 133

Gear range 385

Automatic transmission 159
Limiting 159
Shifting into optimal 158

Resetting 146
Fuse box 356, 357
Fuse chart 329
Fuses 356

Fuse box in dashboard 356
Fuse box in engine compartment 357
Fuse box in passenger compartment 356

Fuse box in the rear passenger

compartment 357

Fuse chart 329
Fuse extractor 329
Spare fuses 329

Garage door opener 27, 238

Erasing in remote control 243
Integrated remote control 240
Rolling code programming 241

Gasoline see Fuel 258

Gear range limit

Canceling 158
Gear selector lever Cleaning 289
Position 160

Gearshift pattern for automatic

transmission 45

Global

Locking 89
Unlocking 89

Global Positioning System (GPS) 385
Glove box 21, 221

Closing 221
Locking 221
Opening 221
Unlocking 221

Gloves (vehicle tool kit) 329
Good visibility 167
GPS 231, 385

Hand-held transmitter

Programming integrated remote

control 240

Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items

Cleaning 289

Hazard warning flasher 123

Switching off 124
Switching on 124
Head restraints 108
Headlamp cleaning system 258
Headlamps

Automatic control 120
Bi-Xenon 383
Cleaning 286
Cleaning system 170, 269, 379
Refilling washer fluid 269
Switching off 55
Switching on 49

Headliner

Cleaning 289

Heated steering wheel* 228

398

Height adjustment

Head restraints 36
Steering wheel 39

Height adjustments

Vehicle level 211

High beam flasher 49, 123
High beam headlamps

Messages in display 315
Replacing bulbs 336
Switching on 123

High mounted brake lamp 337
Hood 260

Closing 261
Message in display 312
Opening 260
Hydroplaning 251

Identification labels

Certification label 362
Emission control label 362
Engine number 362
Information label, California version Vacuum line routing for emission control system 362

VIN (vehicle identification

number) 362
VIN, visible 362

Ignition 31
Immobilizer 82

Activating 82
Deactivating 82

Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and

warning

Infant and child restraint systems 69

Installing 73
LATCH child seat mounts 74

Information

About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid 235

Inside rear view mirror

Antiglare 167

Installing

Infant and child restraint systems 73
Wiper blades 342

Instrument cluster 21, 22, 126, 385

Cleaning 289
Coolant temperature gauge 127
Illumination 126

Index

Multifunction display 129
Outside temperature indicator 128
Selecting language 149

Instruments and controls see Cockpit 20
Integrated remote control

Canadian programming 242
Erasing memory 243
Hand-held transmitter 240
Operating 243
Rolling code programming 241

Interior illumination

Delayed switch-off 152

Interior lighting 124

Activating automatic control 124
Deactivating automatic control 125
Manual operation 125

Interior rear view mirror

Adjusting 40

Jump starting 351

399

Index

Key, mechanical 331
Key, SmartKey

Battery check lamp 89
Changing the batteries 333
Checking the batteries 91
Factory setting 89
Global locking 89
Global unlocking 89
Loss of 91
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote controls 88, 92
Restoring to factory setting 90
Selective setting 89
Starting the engine 45
Turning off the engine 55
Unlocking with 30

Key,SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Changing the battery 334

Key-dependency memory

Settings 154

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* 33
KEYLESS-GO* 385

Activating ignition with 33
Closing sliding/pop-up roof 194

400

Closing windows 189
Locking the vehicle 95
Messages in display 313
Starting the engine 46
Turning off engine 56
Unlocking with 32

Keys 88
Kickdown 163, 385
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 148
Km/h or mph in speedometer 148

Lamp bulbs, exterior 336
Lamps, exterior Front 336
Light sensor 315
Messages in display 315
Rear 337

Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS 292
Battery (SmartKey) 89, 94
Brakes 293
CHECK ENGINE 294
Coolant 306
Distronic*

DTR* 200
Engine diagnostics 294
ESP 81, 295
Fuel reserve 296
Instrument cluster 296
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 71, 298
Seat belts 296
Service indicator 282
SRS 61
Tow-away alarm 84
Turn signals 23

Language

Multifunction display 149
Setting 149

LATCH child seat anchors 74
LATCH child seat mounts 74
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 363
Leather upholstery Cleaning 290

Lever

For cruise control 202

License plate lamps

Replacing bulbs 337, 340

Light alloy wheels Cleaning 289

Index

Light sensor 315
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 228
Lighting 119

Automatic headlamp mode 120
Combination switch 123
Daytime running lamp mode 121
Exterior lamp switch 119
Front fog lamps 122
High beam flasher 123
High beams 123
Instrument cluster illumination 126
Interior 124
Locator lighting 121
Low beam 119
Manual headlamp mode 120
Night security illumination 121
Parking lamps 119
Rear fog lamp 122
Settings (control system) 149

Limiting the gear range 159
Limp Home Mode 166
Line of fall 385
Loading 219

Cargo tie-down hooks 220
Instructions 219

Roof rack 219

Locator lighting 121

Setting 150
Lock button 385

Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 57
SmartKey 30, 88, 92
Trunk 95

Locking 53, 88

Central (SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO*) 94

Fuel filler flap 257
Global, SmartKey 89
Glove box 221
The vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 95
Trunk lid, separately 104
Vehicle in an emergency 332

Loss of

Mechanical key 91
SmartKey 91

Loss of Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO* 95
Low beam headlamps

Messages in display 315
Replacing bulbs 336

Lowering

Vehicle 347

Lumbar support adjustment 111

Main Dimensions 371
Maintenance 12, 282
Malfunction memory 144

Calling up 144
Displaying 145

MANUAL

Shift program mode

(CL 55 AMG Kompressor) 164

Manual headlamp mode 120
Manual operations

Fuel filler flap 334
Interior lighting control 125
Locking the vehicle 332
Sliding/pop-up roof 335
Unlocking the driver’s door 331
Unlocking the trunk lid 332

Massage function 112
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 179
Mechanical key 331
Memory function 116, 385
Recalling positions from

memory 117

401

Index

Storing exterior rear view mirror

parking positions 117

Exterior rear view mirror parking

position 156

Storing key dependent settings 117

Exterior rear view mirror parking

positions 156

Interior rear view mirror 40
Storing exterior rear view mirror

parking position 117

MON (Motor Octane Number) 258, 385
Mph or km/h in speedometer 148
Multicontour backrest* 111
Multifunction display 24, 129, 386

Selecting language 149
Standard display 133

Engine oil level 310
Entry position 312
Hood 312
Key 312
Lamps 315
Parking brake 305
Selector lever 302
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 313
Tele Aid 318
Telephone* 319
Tires 321, 324
Trunk 319
Washer fluid 319

Multifunction display messages

Multifunction steering wheel 24, 130,

ABC 300
ABS 301
BAS 302
Brake fluid 305
Brake pads 305
Check engine 294
Coolant 306
Coolant level 306
Distronic* 302
Doors 309
Engine 294

386
Buttons 130

Navigation system

Operating 141
See separate COMAND operating in-

structions

Night security illumination 121
Nubuck leather upholstery

Cleaning 290

Menus 131

AUDIO 134
Distronic* 142, 201
In control system 132, 133
Malfunction memory 144
NAVI 141
Settings menu 145
Standard display 134
Submenus 131
TEL* 139
Trip computer 143

Microphone

Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer

Setting 148

Mirrors

Activating exterior rear view mirror

parking position 168

Adjusting 40
Automatic antiglare for rear view

mirror 167

Exterior rear view mirror 40

402

Index

Occupant safety 60

Airbags 61
Children and airbags 62
Children in the vehicle 69
Fastening the seat belt 42
Infant and child restraint systems 69
LATCH child seat mounts 74
Seat belts 42, 64
Odometer, main 23
Odometer, trip 23
Oil

Adding 265
Consumption 261
Dipstick 261
Filler neck 265
Viscosity 384

Oil level

Checking 259

Oil level via control system

Checking 262

One-touch gearshifting 158

Canceling gear range limit 158
Downshifting 158
Upshifting 158

Opening

Ashtray 227
Cup holder 226
Doors from the inside 96
Fuel filler flap 257
Fuel filler flap manually 334
Glove box 221
Hood 260
Power window with SmartKey 188
Side windows 187
Sliding/pop-up roof 191, 335

In an emergency 335
With SmartKey 193

Storage compartment in the center

console 223

Storage compartments in the

armrest 223

Trunk 96
Trunk from the inside 97
Trunk lid with SmartKey 90
Windows 186, 187

Operating

Cassette player 136
CD player 136

COMAND see separate operating in-

structions

Garage door opener 243
Integrated remote control 243
Navigation system 141
Radio 135
Radio transmitters 254
Telephone* 139
Vehicle outside the USA and

Canada 13

Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 286
Outside temperature indicator 128
Overdue service 282
Overhead control panel 27
Overspeed range 386

Paintwork 285
Panic alarm 76

Panic button on SmartKey 76

Parcel net in front passenger

footwell 226

Parcel net in trunk 226
Parking 53, 249

403

Index

Parking brake 47, 54

Message in display 305
Releasing 47

Parking lamps

Replacing bulbs 336, 337, 339
Switching on 119

Parking position

Phone book*

Loading 140
Quick search 140

Phone number* Dialing 140
Redialing 141

Plastic and rubber parts

Exterior rear view mirrors 117, 156,

Cleaning 290

168

Parktronic* 214, 386

Cleaning sensors 287
Malfunctioning 218
Warning indicators 216

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

Warning lamp 298

Passenger compartment 254

Fuse box in 356
Interior lighting 124
Interior rear view mirror 40
Parcel net in front passenger

footwell 226

Passenger safety see Occupant

safety 60
Pedals 247

404

Poly-V-belt drive 386
Positions (Memory function)

Recalling from memory 117

Positions (Memory function*) Storing into memory 117

Power assistance 247
Power closing assist for doors and trunk

lid 105
Power seat

Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion depth 35
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35
Adjusting seat height 35
Folding forward front seat

backrests 37

Front seat head restraints 108
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35

Power train 386
Power washer 285
Power window

Blocking of rear window operation 75
Opening and closing 186
Opening and closing with

SmartKey 188

Synchronizing 190

Practical hints

First aid kit 329
Fuses 356
Lamp in center console 298
Lamps in instrument cluster 292
Messages in the display 299
Vehicle tool kit 329

Problems

While driving 52
With vehicle 17

Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 386

Automatic transmission 163

PULSE function (Massage function) 112

Q Quick search

Phone book* 140

Radio

Selecting satellite radio*

stations 135

Selecting stations 135

Radio transmitters, control and

operation 254

Range (distance to empty)

Calling up 144
Reading lamp 27
Rear fog lamp 337

Bulb 337
Switching on 122

Rear lamp bulbs

Replacing 340

Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear passenger compartment Adjustable air vents 185

Rear seat head restraints

Folding back with switch 109
Placing upright 109

Index

Rear seats

Head restraints 109

Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 167
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window

Blocking operation 75

Rear window defroster 182

Activating 182
Deactivating 182

Rear window sunshade* 172
Reconnecting

Vehicle battery 350

Refueling 257
Regular checks 258
Regular driving style 210
Reinstalling vehicle battery 349
Remote controls

Integrated 240
SmartKey 88, 92

Remote door unlock

With Tele Aid 237

Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 386
Removing

Vehicle battery 349
Wheel 346
Wiper blades 341

Replacing

Backup lamp bulbs 340
Brake lamp bulbs 340
Bulbs 336
Front lamp bulbs 338
License plate lamp bulbs 340
Parking lamp bulbs 339
Rear fog lamp bulbs 340
Rear lamp bulbs 337, 340
Rear turn signal bulbs 340
Side marker lamp bulbs 339
Standing lamp bulbs 339
Wiper blades 341

Reporting

Safety defects 18

Reset button in the instrument

cluster 146

Resetting

All functions (control system) 146
All functions of a submenu 146
Fuel consumption 143
Service indicator (FSS) 283
Stored speed in Distronic* 204
Trip odometer 127

Residual heat utilization 183, 386