2005 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

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.

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

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

FSS (Canada vehicles)

Instrument cluster

(Flexible Service System) Maintenance service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle mainte- nance service is due. FSS evaluates engine temperature, oil level, vehicle speed, engine speed, distance driven and the time elapsed since your last maintenance service, and calls for the next maintenance service accordingly.

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.

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.

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Technical terms

Line of fall

MON

Overspeed range

(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. Multifunction display

Display field in the speedometer used to present information provided by the control system.

Multifunction steering wheel

Steering wheel with buttons for operat- ing the control system.

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 (Parking assist)*

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.

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

Lock button

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

Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)

Maintenance service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle mainte- nance service is due. The Maintenance System in your vehicle tracks distance driven and the time elapsed since your last maintenance service, and calls for the next maintenance service accord- ingly.

Memory function

Used to store three individual seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror posi- tions for each SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.

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Technical terms

Power train

REST

Shift lock

Collective term designating all compo- nents used to generate and transmit motive power to the drive axles, includ- ing: 앫 Engine 앫 Clutch/torque converter 앫 Transmission 앫 Transfer case 앫 Drive shaft 앫 Differential 앫 Axle shafts/axles

Program mode selector switch

Used to switch the automatic transmis- sion between standard operation S and comfort operation C. CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG with steer- ing wheel gearshift control and manual shift program: in addition to S and C (see above), you can use M for manual operation

(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.

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

Restraint systems

SRS

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

Seat belts, belt tensioners, air bags and child restraint systems. As inde- pendent systems, their protective func- tions complement one another.

RON

(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.

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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.).

Technical terms

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. 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.

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Index

ABC 220, 419

Messages in display 337
Setting vehicle level 221

ABS 25, 80, 419

Malfunction indicator lamp 326
Messages in display 338
Warning lamp 326

Accelerator position, automatic

transmission 172

Accessory weight 309
Accident

In case of 56

Activating

Air conditioner (cooling) 194
Air recirculation mode 190
Anti-theft alarm system 86
Central locking (control system) 161
Charcoal filter 192
Distance warning function* 217
Distronic* 213

Easy-entry/exit feature 163
ESP 84
Exterior lamps 126
Exterior rear view mirror parking

position 179

Front and rear fog lamp 126, 128
Hazard warning flasher 130
Headlamps 52
High beams 129
Ignition 34
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* start/stop

button 36

Immobilizer 59, 85
Limiting opening height of trunk

lid 162

Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and

CL 65 AMG 175

Rear window defroster 193
Residual heat 194
Seat heater 119, 120
Seat ventilation* 121
Tow-away alarm 87
Windshield wipers 54

Adding

Coolant 280
Engine oil 278

Additional turn signals 374
Adjustable air vents, rear passenger

compartment 196

Adjusting 37

Air distribution 188
Air volume 189
Backrest tilt 38
Exterior rear view mirror 43
Folding forward front seat

backrests 40

Head restraint height 39
Head restraint tilt 39
Instrument cluster illumination 133
Interior rear view mirror 43
Lumbar support 117
Mirrors 43
Multicontour backrest* 117
Seat cushion depth 38, 117
Seat cushion tilt 38
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38

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Index

Seat height 38
Seat in the lumbar region 118
Seat in the shoulder region 117
Seats 37
Steering column height 42
Steering column in or out 42
Steering column up or down 42
Steering wheel 42

Air bags 63
Air conditioner (cooling)

Turning off 194

Air pressure 309
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air recirculation mode 190

Activating 190
Deactivating 191

Air vents, rear passenger compartment

Adjustable 196

Air volume

Adjusting 189

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Air bag off indicator lamp 334
Air bags

BabySmartTM air bag deactivation

system 419

BabySmartTM deactivation

system 74
Children 64
Front 67
Passenger 67
Safety guidelines 66
Side impact 67
Window curtain 68

Alarm

Audible 79, 87
Canceling 87
Visual 85
Alarm system

Anti-theft 85
Anti-theft alarm system indicator

lamp 27

Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 365,

384, 419

Antiglare

Automatic 178

Antilock Brake System (ABS) 419
Antilock Brake System see ABS 25
Anti-theft alarm system

Activating 86
Canceling alarm 87
Deactivating 86

Anti-theft systems 85

Anti-theft alarm system 85
Anti-theft alarm system indicator

lamp 27

Immobilizer 85
Tow-away alarm 87

Armrest

Storage compartment in front of 233,

234

Storage compartment in front of

armrest 233

Ashtray 238
Aspect ratio 309
At the gas station 270
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 279

Index

AUDIO menu 141

Selecting CD track 143
Selecting MP3-CD track 143
Selecting radio station 142
Selecting satellite radio* station 142

Automatic transmission 165
Accelerator position 172
Automatic shift program 171
Emergency operation (Limp Home

Mode) 177

Audio system

CD mode 144

Auto-dimming for rear view mirror 178
Automatic central locking

Activating/deactivating (control

system) 161

Automatic climate control 184
Air recirculation mode 190
Defrosting 190
Rear window defroster 193
Setting the temperature 187
Automatic headlamp mode 126
Automatic lighting control

Activating 130
Deactivating 131

Automatic locking when driving 110
Automatic shift program

Automatic transmission 171

Fluid level 279
Gear ranges 168
Gear selector lever position 165, 169
Gear shifting malfunctions 177
Kickdown 172
Kickdown, manual shift program CL 55

AMG and CL 65 AMG 176

Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and

CL 65 AMG 175

Manual shifting 167
One-touch gearshifting 167
Starting the engine 48
Steering wheel gearshift control CL 55

AMG and CL 65 AMG 173

Transmission fluid 279

Auxiliary fuse box 395

BabySmartTM

Air bag deactivation system 74
Compatible child seats 74, 419
Self-test 74

BabySmartTM air bag deactivation

system 419

Backrest supports

Lumbar region 118
Shoulder region 117
Backup lamps 374, 378

Bulbs 374

Bar 309
BAS 81, 419

Messages in display 339

Batteries, SmartKey Check lamp 93
Replacing 371
Battery discharged

Jump starting 389

Battery, SmartKey

Checking the batteries 93

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Index

Battery, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Brake pads

Message in display 343

Brakes 260

High-performance brake system (CL 65

AMG only) 261
Warning lamp 327

Break-in period 258
Bulbs, replacing 373

Additional turn signals 374
Backup lamps 374
Brake lamps 374
Fog lamps 374
Front lamps 374
High beam 374
High mounted brake lamp 374
License plate lamps 374, 378
Low beam 374
Parking lamps 374, 377
Rear fog lamp 374, 377, 378
Side marker lamps 374, 377
Standing lamps 374, 377
Tail lamp assemblies 374, 378
Turn signal lamps 374

Check lamp 99
Checking the battery 99
Replacing 372

Battery, vehicle 281, 386

Charging 387
Disconnecting 387
Reconnecting 388
Reinstalling 387
Removing 387

Bead 309
Bi-Xenon headlamps 419
Block heater (Canada only) 314
Blocking

Rear window operation 78
Brake assist system (BAS) 419
Brake fluid 271, 414
Brake lamp bulbs 374
Brake lamp, high mounted 374

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CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 419
Calling up

Distronic* settings 149
Maintenance service indicator 316
Range (distance to empty) 151

CAN system 420
Canceling

Cruise control 206

Cargo tie-down hooks 230
Catalytic converter 268
CD changer* 144
CD mode 144
CD operation

Selecting tracks 143

Center console 27

Air bag off indicator lamp 334
Front passenger front air bag off indica-

tor lamp 334
Lower part 28
Upper part 27

Centigrade (°C)

Setting temperature units 156

Central locking

Checking

Cleaning

Index

Automatic 110
From inside 111
Switch 111
Switching on/off (control

system) 161

Unlocking from inside 111

Central locking switch 111
Change of address or ownership 12
Changing

Key setting 162
Vehicle level 222

Changing CDs 144
Charcoal filter 192
Activating 192
Deactivating 192

Charging

Vehicle battery 387

CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator

lamp 328, 329

Coolant level 279
Oil level 272, 274
Oil level via control system 275
Tire inflate pressure 272
Vehicle lighting 272

Checking the batteries

SmartKey 93

Child safety 72
Air bags 64
Infant and child restraint systems 68,

72

LATCH child seat mounts 77

Child safety switch see Blocking of rear

window operation 78

Cigarette lighter 239

Cup holder 322
Distronic* system sensor cover 320
Gear selector lever 322
Hard plastic trim items 322
Headlamps 178
Headliner and shelf below rear

window 322

Instrument cluster 322
Leather upholstery 323
Light alloy wheels 322
Nubuck leather upholstery 323
Parktronic* system sensor 320
Plastic and rubber parts 323
Seat belts 322
Steering wheel 322
Upholstery 323
Windows 321
Windshield 55
Wiper blades 320
Wood trims 323
Cleaning tires 285

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Index

Clock 25
Closing

Cup holder 237
Glove box 232
Hood 274
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 202
Side windows 198, 199
Trunk 103
Windows 197

Closing from the inside*

Trunk 103

Closing in an emergency

Tilt/sliding sunroof 370

Closing tilt/sliding sunroof In an emergency 370

Cockpit 22, 420
Cockpit management and data system

(COMAND) 420

Cold tire inflation pressure 309
COMAND 420
COMAND see separate operating instruc-

tions

430

Combination switch 129

High beam 52
High beam flasher 129
Turn signals 53
Windshield wipers 54

Control and operation of radio

transmitters 267

Control system 136, 420

AUDIO menu 141
Checking oil level 275
Convenience submenu 162
Display digital speedometer 141
Distronic* menu 149
Functions 138, 140
Instrument cluster submenu 156
Lighting submenu 157
Menus 139, 140
Multifunction display 136
Multifunction steering wheel 137
NAVI menu 148
Settings menu 153
Standard display menu 141
Submenus 138, 140

TEL* menu 146
Trip computer menu 150
Vehicle status message memory

menu 152

Vehicle submenu 161

Convenience submenu 162
Activating easy-entry/exit

feature 163

Setting automatic locking 161
Setting fold-in function for exterior rear

view mirrors 164

Setting Key-dependency 162
Setting parking position for exterior

rear view mirror 164

Coolant 279

Adding 280
Checking level 279
Messages in display 344, 345
Temperature 269
Temperature gauge 134
Warning lamp 345

Coolant level 271
Checking 279

Coolant temperature gauge 25

Courtesy lighting 132
Cruise control 205, 420

Canceling 206
Driving downhill 206
Driving uphill 206
Fine adjustment 207
Lever 212
Setting current speed 206
Setting to last stored speed ("Resume"

function) 207

Cruise control lever 205
Cup holder

Cleaning 322
Closing 237
In front seat armrest 235
In rear seat armrest 237
Opening 237
Curb weight 309
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 419

Daytime running lamp mode 127

Setting 158

Deactivating

Air conditioner (cooling) 194
Air recirculation mode 191
Alarm 86
Anti-theft alarm system 86
Automatic climate control 193
Central locking (control system) 161
Defrost 190
Distance warning function* 217
Distronic* 215
Engine with KEYLESS-GO* 59
Engine with the key 59
ESP 83
Exterior lamps 126
Hazard warning flasher 130
Headlamps 59
Immobilizer 85

Index

Interior illumination delayed

switch-off 160

Limiting opening height of trunk

lid 162

Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and

CL 65 AMG 177

Rear window defroster 193
Residual heat 195
Seat heater 119, 120
Seat ventilation* 121
Tow-away alarm 87

Deceleration

With Distronic* 211

Deep water see Standing water 266
Defrosting 190
Delayed switch-off

Interior illumination 160

Department of Transportation see DOT Dialing

A number (telephone) 147

Difficulties

While driving see Problems while

driving 56
Digital clock 25

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Digital speedometer 141
Direction of rotation (tires) 286
Discharged battery

Jump starting 389

Disconnecting

Vehicle battery 387

Displays

Digital speedometer 141
Distronic* 210
Messages 276
Service indicator 315
Showing malfunctions 152
Vehicle status messages 335

Distance

Decreasing in Distronic* 216
Increasing in Distronic* 216
Setting in Distronic* 215
Warning function 216
Distance to empty (range)

Calling up 150

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Distance warning function* 216

Activating 217
Deactivating 217
Distronic* warning lamp 216
Intermittent warning sound 216
Symbol in multifunction display 149

Distronic* 208, 420

Activated 212
Activating 213
Calling up settings 149, 211
Cleaning system sensor 320
Cruise control lever 212
Deactivated 212
Deactivating 215
Deceleration 211
Decreasing distance 216
Decreasing time interval 215
Displays in the speedometer dial 210
Distance warning function 216
Driving hints 217

Fine adjustment 214
Increasing distance 216
Increasing time interval 215
Intermittent signal tone 210
Menu 211
Messages in display 339
Resetting stored speed 214
Sensor cover 320
Setting a higher speed 213
Setting a lower speed 214
Setting following distance 215
Setting the current speed 213
Warning and indicator lamps 210

Document holder 231
Door control panel 30
Door entry lamps 132
Door handle 30
Door unlock

With Tele Aid 249

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Doors

Message in display 347
Opening from inside vehicle 100
Opening from outside 92, 97

DOT 309
Downhill driving

Cruise control 206

Downshifting 167
Drink holder see Cup holder 235
Drinking and driving 259
Driving

Abroad 267
General instructions 45, 259
Hydroplaning 263
In winter 265
Problems 56
Safety systems 80
Through standing water 266
With Distronic* 217

Driving abroad 267
Driving instructions 259

Driving off 262
Driving safety systems

ABS 80
BAS 81
ESP 82

Driving systems 205

ABC 220
Cruise control 205
Distronic* 208
Driving safety systems 80
Parktronic system* 224
Vehicle level control 221

Easy-entry/exit feature 112

Activating 163

Electrical fuses 394
Electrical system 409
Electrically folding exterior rear view

mirrors 180

Electronic Stability Program see ESP 82,

421

Emergency calls

Initiating an emergency call 244
With Tele Aid 243

Emergency operation (Limp Home

Mode) 177

Emergency operations

Closing tilt/sliding sunroof 370
Locking the vehicle 368
Opening tilt/sliding sunroof 370
Remote door unlock 249
Unlocking the vehicle 367

Emergency tensioning device see

ETD 71, 421

Emission control 268
Emission control information label 400
Ending

A call (telephone) 147

Engine 402

Compartment 273
Message in display 328, 329
Starting 48
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 49
Starting with the key 48
Turning off with the key 59

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ETD 421

Safety guidelines 66

ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 71
Exterior lamp switch 125
Exterior rear view mirror

Auto-dimming on the driver’s

side 178

Exterior rear view mirrors

Adjusting 43
Folding electrically 180
Parking position for 164

Fahrenheit (°F)

Setting temperature units 156

Fastening the seat belts 45
Fine adjustment

Cruise control 207
Distronic* 214

First aid kit 365
Flat tire 381

Lowering the vehicle 384
Mounting the Spare wheel 381
Preparing the vehicle 381

Flexible Service System (FSS) 315
Flexible Service System see FSS Fog lamp, rear 128, 374
Replacing bulb 378

Fog lamps

Replacing bulbs 374

Fog lamps, front

Messages in display 352
Switching on 128

Folding electrically

Exterior rear view mirrors

180

Front air bags 67

Index

Engine cleaning 319
Engine compartment 273

Fuse box in 396
Hood 273

Engine malfunction indicator lamp 25,

328, 329

Engine number 400, 421
Engine oil 274
Adding 278
Additives 413
Checking level 274
Consumption 274
Display messages 348
Filler neck 278, 279
Messages in display 276, 348
Viscosity 421

Engine oil level see Oil level 272
Entry position

Messages in display 350

ESP 82, 421

Switching off 83
Switching on 84
Synchronizing 340
Warning lamp 330, 331

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Index

Front lamps

Messages in display 352–355
Replacing bulbs 374, 376
Switching on 125

Front passenger front air bag off indicator

lamp 334

Front seat

Head restraints 114
Head restraints installing 114
Head restraints removing 114
FSS (Flexible Service System) 315
FSS (Flexible Service System) (Canada

vehicles) 421

Fuel 271

Fuel reserve warning lamp 329
Premium unleaded gasoline 271
Reserve warning lamp 25

Fuel consumption statistics

After start 150
Since last reset 151

Fuel filler flap 270

Locking 270
Opening 369
Unlocking 270

Fuel tank

Filler flap 270

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 411
Functions (control system) 138, 140

Resetting 154
Fuse box 395, 396
Fuse chart 365
Fuses 394

Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 395
Fuse box in engine compartment 396
Fuse box in passenger compartment 395

Fuse chart 365
Fuse extractor 365
Spare fuses 365

Garage door opener 250

Erasing in remote control 255
Integrated remote control 252
Rolling code programming 253

Gasoline see Fuel 271
GAWR 309
Gear range 421

Automatic transmission 168
Limiting 168
Shifting into optimal 167

Gear range limit

Canceling 167
Gear selector lever Cleaning 322
Position (Automatic

transmission) 169

Position (automatic

transmission) 165

Gearshift pattern for automatic

transmission 48, 165

Global

Locking 92

Global Positioning System (GPS) 421
Glove box 23, 232

Closing 232
Locking 232
Opening 232
Unlocking 232

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Index

Gloves (vehicle tool kit) 365
Good visibility 178
GPS 242, 421
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GVW 309
GVWR 310

Headlamps

Automatic control 126
Bi-Xenon 419
Cleaning 319
Cleaning system 178, 282, 418
Refilling washer fluid 282
Switching off 59
Switching on 52

Hand-held transmitter

Programming integrated remote

control 252

Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items

Cleaning 322

Hazard warning flasher 129

Switching off 130
Switching on 130
Head restraints 114
Headlamp cleaning system 271

Headliner

Cleaning 322

Heated steering wheel* 240
Height adjustment

Head restraints 39
Steering wheel 42

Height adjustments

Vehicle level 221

High beam 52
High beam flasher 129
High beam headlamps

Messages in display 352
Replacing bulbs 374
Switching on 129

High mounted brake lamp 374
High-performance brake system (CL 65

AMG only) 261

Hood 273

Closing 274
Message in display 350
Opening 273
Hydroplaning 263

Identification labels

Certification label 400
Emission control information

label 400

Vacuum line routing diagram

label 400

VIN (vehicle identification

number) 400

Ignition 34, 36

Switching on 34

Immobilizer 85

Activating 85
Deactivating 85

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Index

Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and

Integrated remote control

warning

Infant and child restraint systems 72

Installing 76
LATCH child seat mounts 77

Information

About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 246

Inside rear view mirror

Auto-dimming 178

Installing

Infant and child restraint systems 76
Wiper blades 380

Instrument cluster 23, 24, 133, 421

Cleaning 322
Coolant temperature gauge 134
Illumination 133
Multifunction display 136
Outside temperature indicator 135
Selecting language 157

Instruments and controls see Cockpit 22

Canadian programming 254
Erasing memory 255
Hand-held transmitter 252
Operating 255
Rolling code programming 253

Interior illumination

Delayed switch-off 160

Interior lighting 130

Activating automatic control 130
Deactivating automatic control 131
Manual operation 131
Reading lamps 131
Interior rear view mirror

Adjusting 43

Jump starting 389

Key, mechanical 367
Key, SmartKey Loss of 94
Remote control 90
Restoring to factory setting 93
Starting the engine 48
Turning off the engine 59
Unlocking with 32

Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Remote control 94

Key, SmartKey, SmartKey with KEY-

LESS-GO* Replacing the battery 371

Key-dependency memory

Settings 162

KEYLESS-GO* 421

Activating ignition with 36
Locking the vehicle 99
Messages in display 350
Starting the engine 49
Turning off engine 59

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Index

Keys 90
Kickdown 172, 421
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 156
Kilopascal 310
Km/h or mph in speedometer 156

Lamp bulbs, exterior 373
Lamps, exterior Front 374
Light sensor 353
Messages in display 353
Rear 374

Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS 326
Air bag Off 67
Air bag off indicator lamp 74
Battery (SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO*) 98

Battery (SmartKey) 92
Brakes 327

CHECK ENGINE 328, 329
Coolant 344
Distronic* 210, 216
Engine diagnostics 328, 329
ESP 330, 331
Front passenger front air bag off 334
Fuel reserve 329
Instrument cluster 326–329,

331–333, 358–??

Seat belts telltale 331
Service indicator 315
SRS 63
Tow-away alarm 88
Turn signals 25

Language

Multifunction display 157
Setting 157

LATCH child seat anchors 77
LATCH child seat mounts 77
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 401
Leather upholstery Cleaning 323

Lever

For cruise control 212

License plate lamps

Replacing bulbs 374, 378

Light alloy wheels Cleaning 322
Light sensor 353
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 239
Lighting 125

Automatic headlamp mode 126
Combination switch 129
Courtesy lighting 132
Daytime running lamp mode 127
Door entry lamps 132
Exterior lamp switch 125
Front fog lamps 128
High beam flasher 129
High beams 129
Instrument cluster illumination 133

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Interior 130
Locator lighting 127
Low beam 125
Manual headlamp mode 126
Night security illumination 127
Parking lamps 125
Rear fog lamp 128
Settings (control system) 157
Trunk 131, 132

Limiting opening height of trunk lid* 102
Limiting the gear range 168
Limp Home Mode 177
Line of fall 422
Loading 229

Cargo tie-down hooks 230
Instructions 229
Roof rack 229

Loading terminology 309
Loading the vehicle 286
Locator lighting 127

Setting 159

Lock button 422

Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 60
SmartKey 32, 90
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Trunk 99

Lock buttons 32
Locking 57, 90

Central (SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO*) 97

Fuel filler flap 270
Global, SmartKey 92
Glove box 232
Vehicle in an emergency 368
Vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 99

Loss of

Mechanical key 94
SmartKey 94

Loss of Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO* 100
Low beam headlamps

Messages in display 352, 353
Replacing bulbs 374

Index

Lowering

Vehicle 384

Lumbar support adjustment 117

Main Dimensions 410
Maintenance 12, 315
Maintenance service

Calling up the maintenance service

indicator 316

Overdue 316

Maintenance service indicator

Calling up 316
Clearing 315
Resetting 316

Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 422
Manual headlamp mode 126
Manual operations

Fuel filler flap 369
Interior lighting control 131
Locking the vehicle 368
Tilt/sliding sunroof 370
Unlocking the driver’s door 367

439

Index

Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and CL

65 AMG Activating 175
Automatic transmission 175
Deactivating 177

Massage function 118
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 190
Maximum inflation pressure 310
Maximum load rating 310
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 310
Mechanical key 367
Memory function 122, 422
Recalling positions from

NAVI 148
Settings menu 153
Standard display 141
Submenus 138
TEL* 146
Trip computer 150
Vehicle status message memory 152

Microphone

Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer

Setting 156

Mirrors

Activating exterior rear view mirror

memory 123

Storing exterior rear view mirror park-

ing positions 123

parking position 179

Adjusting 43
Auto-dimming for rear view

Storing key dependent settings 123

mirror 178

Menus 138

AUDIO 141
Distronic* 149, 211
In control system 139, 140

440

Exterior rear view mirror 43
Exterior rear view mirror parking

position 164

Exterior rear view mirror parking

positions 164

Interior rear view mirror 43
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-

ing position 123

MON (Motor Octane Number) 271, 422
MP3-CD operation

Selecting tracks 143

Mph or km/h in speedometer 156
Multicontour backrest* 117
Multifunction display 136, 422

Selecting language 157
Standard display 140

Multifunction display messages

ABC 337
ABS 338
BAS 339
Brake fluid 343
Brake pads 343
Check engine 328, 329
Coolant 345
Coolant level 344
Distronic* 339
Doors 347
Engine 328, 329

Index

Engine oil level 348
Entry position 350
Hood 350
Lamps 353
Parking brake 341
Selector lever 341
SmartKey 350
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 350
Tele Aid 356
TeleAid 356
Telephone* 356
Tires 358, ??–364
Trunk 357
Washer fluid 357

Multifunction steering wheel 26, 137,

422

Buttons 137

Navigation system

Operating 148
See separate COMAND operating in-

structions

Night security illumination 127
Normal occupant weight 310
Nubuck leather upholstery

Cleaning 323

Occupant distribution 310
Occupant safety 62

Air bags 63
Children and air bags 64
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belt 45
Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH child seat mounts 77
Seat belts 45, 66

Oil

Adding 278
Consumption 274
Dipstick 274
Filler neck 278, 279
Viscosity 421

Oil level

Checking 272

Oil level via control system

Checking 275

One-touch gearshifting 167

Canceling gear range limit 167
Downshifting 167
Upshifting 167

Opening

Ashtray 238
Cup holder 237
Doors from the inside 100
Fuel filler flap 270
Fuel filler flap manually 369
Glove box 232
Hood 273
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 202
Side windows 198
Storage compartment in the center

console 234

Storage compartments in the

armrest 234

441

Index

Tilt/sliding sunroof

In an emergency 370

Trunk 101
Trunk lid from the inside 102
Trunk with SmartKey 93
Windows 197

Opening in an emergency

Tilt/sliding sunroof 370

Operating

COMAND see separate operating in-

structions

Garage door opener 255
Integrated remote control 255
Navigation system 148
Radio 142
Radio transmitters 267
Telephone* 146
Vehicle outside the USA and

Canada 13

Operating safety 16
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 319

Outside temperature indicator 135
Overdue maintenance service 316
Overhead control panel 29
Garage door opener 29
Reading lamp 29
Rear view mirror 29
Tele Aid button 29
Overspeed range 422

Paintwork 318
Panic alarm 79

Panic button on SmartKey 79

Parcel net in front passenger

footwell 237

Parcel net in trunk 238
Parking 57, 262
Parking assist

Parktronic system* 224

Parking brake 50, 58

Message in display 341
Releasing 50

Parking lamps

Replacing bulbs 374, 377
Switching on 125

Parking position

Exterior rear view mirrors 123, 164,

179

Parktronic system* 224, 422
Parktronic*

Cleaning sensors 320
Malfunctioning 228
Warning indicators 226

Parts service 398
Passenger compartment 267

Fuse box in 395
Interior lighting 130
Interior rear view mirror 43
Parcel net in front passenger

footwell 237

Passenger safety see Occupant

safety 62
Pedals 259

442

Index

Phone book*

Loading 147
Quick search 147

Phone number* Dialing 147
Redialing 148

Plastic and rubber parts

Cleaning 323

Poly-V-belt drive 422
Positions (Memory function)

Recalling from memory 123

Positions (Memory function*) Storing into memory 123

Adjusting seat height 38
Folding forward front seat

backrests 40

Front seat head restraints 114
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38

Power tilt/sliding sunroof 202

Closing 202
Messages in display 356
Opening 202
Power train 423
Power window

Blocking of rear window operation 78
Opening and closing 197

Potential problems associated with under-

Power windows

inflated and overinflated tires 298

Power assistance 259
Power closing assist for doors and trunk

Synchronizing 199

Power-wash 318
Practical hints

lid 110
Power seat

Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 39
Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Adjusting seat cushion depth 38
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38

First aid kit 365
Fuses 394
Lamp in center console 334
Lamps in instrument cluster 326
Vehicle status messages in the multi-

function display 335

Vehicle tool kit 365

Problems

While driving 56
With vehicle 17

Product information 9
Production options weight 310
Program mode selector switch 423
Proper use of the vehicle 16
PSI 310
PULSE function (Massage function) 118

Quick search

Phone book* 147

Radio

Selecting satellite radio*

stations 142

Selecting stations 142

Radio transmitters, control and

operation 267

Range (distance to empty)

Calling up 151

443

Index

Reading lamps 131
Rear fog lamp 374

Bulb 374
Switching on 128

Rear lamp bulbs

Replacing 377

Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear passenger compartment Adjustable air vents 196

Rear seat head restraints

Folding back with switch 115
Placing upright 115

Rear seats

Head restraints 115

Rear view mirror 29
Rear view mirror auto-dimming 178
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window

Blocking operation 78

444

Rear window defroster 193

Removing

Activating 193
Deactivating 193

Rear window sunshade* 183
Recommended inflation pressure 310
Reconnecting

Vehicle battery 388

Recovery services

For stolen vehicle 249

Refueling 270
Regular checks 271
Regular driving style 220
Reinstalling vehicle battery 387
Remote control

SmartKey 90
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 94

Remote controls

Integrated 252
Remote door unlock

With Tele Aid 249

Vehicle battery 387
Wheel 384
Wiper blades 379

Replacing

Backup lamp bulbs 377
Battery (SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*) 372
Brake lamp bulbs 377
Bulbs 373
Front lamp bulbs 376
License plate lamp bulbs 378
Parking lamp bulbs 377
Rear fog lamp bulbs 377, 378
Rear lamp bulbs 374, 377
Rear turn signal bulbs 377
Side marker lamp bulbs 377
Standing lamp bulbs 377
Wiper blades 379

Reporting

Safety defects 18

Reset button in the instrument

cluster 153

Resetting

All functions (control system) 153
All functions of a submenu 154
Fuel consumption 151
Maintenance service indicator 316
Stored speed in Distronic* 214
Trip odometer 134

Residual heat utilization 194, 423
Residual ventilation 194
REST (Residual engine heat

utilization) 423

Restraint system see Infant and child re-

straint systems 72, 76

Rim 310
Rims and Tires 404
Roadside Assistance

Tele Aid 245

Roadside assistance 12

Tele Aid* 245

Rolling code programming 253
RON (Research Octane Number) 271,

423

Roof rack 229
Rubber parts

Cleaning 323

Safety

Occupant 62

Safety belts see Seat belts 45
Safety defects

Reporting 18

Safety systems Driving 80

Screwdriver (vehicle tool kit) 365
Seat

Heating 119

Seat belt force limiter 71
Seat belts 68

Cleaning 322
Fastening 45
Proper use of 47, 70
Safety guidelines 66
Telltale 331

Index

Seat cushion depth Adjusting 117

Seat heater

Switching off 119
Switching on 119

Seat ventilation*

Switching off 121
Switching on 121
Seating capacity 288
Seats 112

Adjusting 37
Adjusting lumbar support 118
Adjusting shoulder support 117
Easy entry/exit feature 112
Massage function 118
Multicontour backrest* 117

Securing cargo

Cargo tie-down hooks 230

Selector lever

Message in display 341

445

Index

Self-test

BabySmartTM air bag deactivation

system 74
Tele Aid 243

Service

Major service (Service B) 315
Minor service (Service A) 315
When due 315

Service (maintenance) 315
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 315
Service life (tires) 284
Service System see FSS 315
Setting

Convenience functions 162
Cruise control 206
Daytime running lamp mode 158
Digital clock 25
Distronic* time interval 215
Exterior rear view mirror parking

position 164

446

Following distance in Distronic* 215
Higher speed in cruise control 207
Higher speed in Distronic* 213
Individual vehicle settings 153
Interior illumination delayed

switch-off 160

Lamps and lighting (control

system) 157

Language, multifunction display 157
Locator lighting 159
Lower speed in cruise control 207
Lower speed in Distronic* 214
Miles/kilometers in

speedometer 156

Parking position for exterior rear view

mirrors 164

Slower speed in cruise control 207
SmartKey dependent memory 162
Speed in Distronic* 213
Speedometer display mode 156
Suspension tuning 220
Temperature (interior) 187
Temperature indicator 156
Tire inflation pressure units 157

To last stored speed ("Resume" func-

tion) in cruise control 207

Units

Speedometer 156
Temperature 156
Tire inflation pressure 157

Vehicle level control 221

Setting current speed 206
Settings

Calling up Distronic* 149, 211
Convenience functions 162
Factory, SmartKey 92
Individual (SmartKey) 162
Lighting (control system) 157
Menus and submenus 138
Resetting all (control system) 153
Resetting in the submenu 154
Selective 92, 98

Settings menu

Functions in 153
Individual vehicle settings 153
Submenus 154

Index

Shift lock 423
Shifting

Gear selector lever positions 169
Into optimal gear range (automatic

transmission) 167

Shoulder support

Seat adjustment 117
Side impact air bags 67
Side marker lamps

Replacing bulbs 374, 377

Side windows

Automatic closing 199
Automatic opening 198
Cleaning 321
Closing 197, 198
Closing fully (Express-close) 199
Opening 197, 198
Opening fully (Express-open) 198
Stopping 199
Synchronizing power windows 199

Sidewall 310
Simultaneous wiping and washing

Windshield wipers 55

Single wipe 55
SmartKey

Battery check lamp 92, 98
Checking the batteries 93
Factory setting 92
Global locking 92
Lock button 32, 90
Locking and unlocking 90
Replacing the batteries 371
Selective setting 92
Unlock button 32, 90
Unlocking with 32

Locking the vehicle 99
Messages in display 350
Replacing the battery 371, 372
Selective setting 98
Turning off the engine 59
Unlock button 94
Unlocking 33, 94

Snow chains 314
Spare fuses 365
Spare wheel

Mounting 381

Speed

Resetting stored speed in

Distronic* 214

Setting current 206

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 94

Speed settings

Central locking 97
Factory setting 97
Global unlocking 98
Lock button 94

Cruise control 207
Distronic* 213, 214
To last stored speed ("Resume" func-

tion) in Cruise control 207

447

Index

Speedometer 25
Displays 210
Settings units 156