2006 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

245/45 ZR18 96Y

CL 65 AMG

8 J x 19 H2
1.97 in (50 mm) 245/40 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load)

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Technical data Electrical system

CL 500

Model Generator (alternator) 14 V/150 A Starter motor 12 V/1.7 kW Battery 12 V/95 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F 8 DPP332
NGK PFR 5 R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm) 18 – 22 lb-ft (25 – 30 Nm) 18 – 22 lb-ft (25 – 30 Nm) 15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm) 15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)

CL 65 AMG 14 V/180 A 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/95 Ah NGK NFR 6Q G

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

CL 55 AMG 14 V/180 A 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/95 Ah NGK ILFR 6 A

Electrode gap Tightening torque

0.031 in (0.8 mm)

0.028 in (0.7 mm)

0.028 in (0.7 mm)

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왔 Main dimensions and weights Main dimensions

Technical data Main dimensions and weights

CL 500
196.4 in (4989 mm) 82.8 in (2104 mm)

CL 55 AMG 196.4 in (4989 mm) 82.8 in (2104 mm)

CL 600
196.4 in (4989 mm) 82.8 in (2104 mm)

CL 65 AMG 196.4 in (4989 mm) 82.8 in (2104 mm)

55.4 in (1408 mm) 113.6 in (2885 mm) 62.1 in (1577 mm) 62.1 in (1578 mm)

55.4 in (1408 mm) 113.6 in (2885 mm) 62.2 in (1581 mm) 62.2 in (1582 mm)

55.4 in (1408 mm) 113.6 in (2885 mm) 62.1 in (1577 mm) 62.1 in (1578 mm))

55.4 in (1408 mm) 113.6 in (2885 mm) 62.2 in (1581 mm) 62.2 in (1582 mm)

Model Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded out) Overall vehicle height Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear

Weights

Roof load max. Trunk load max.

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

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Capacities

Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

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

Model CL 500
CL 55 AMG CL 600
CL 65 AMG CL 500
CL 55 AMG CL 600
CL 65 AMG CL 500
CL 55 AMG CL 600
CL 65 AMG

Capacity 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 8.0 US qt (7.5 l) 9.5 US qt (9.0 l) 11.0 US qt (10.5 l) 9.1 US qt (8.6 l) 9.1 US qt (8.6 l) 8.2 US qt (7.7 l) 8.2 US qt (7.7 l) 1.7 US qt (1.6 l) 2.1 US qt (2.0 l) 2.1 US qt (2.0 l) 2.1 US qt (2.0 l) approx. 4.2 US qt (4.0 l) approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Approved engine oils

MB Automatic Transmission Fluid

Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90

MB Hydraulic Fluid MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S)

approx. 3.5 oz (100 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease 0.7 US qt (0.7 l)

MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)

Engine with oil filter

Automatic transmission

Rear axle

Hydraulic system for ABC Power steering

Front wheel hubs Brake system

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Cooling system

Low temperature cooling system CL 600

Model CL 500
CL 55 AMG CL 600
CL 65 AMG

Capacity approx. 12.15 US qt (11.5 l) approx. 12.68 US qt (12.0 l) approx. 15.85 US qt (15.0 l) approx. 16.18 US qt (15.3 l) 2.3 US qt (2.2 l) 3.06 US qt (2.9 l) 23.2 US gal (88.0 l) including a reserve of CL 500 and CL 600
2.9 US gal (11.0 l) including a reserve of CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG 3.7 US gal (14.0 l)

CL 65 AMG

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze

MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze

Premium unleaded gasoline: Minimum Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)

Fuel tank

Air conditioning system

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

7.1 US qt (6.7 l)

mixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (컄 page 425).

R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R-12) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Engine oils

Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability for our service intervals. Therefore, only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles). For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those express- ly required for the Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehi- cles), or changing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehi- cles) will result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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Please follow Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehi- cles) recommendations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so will result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Brake fluid

During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere.

Engine oil additives

Warning!

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

Air conditioning refrigerant

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

Under extremely strenuous operating condi- tions, this moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbles in the system, thus re- ducing the system’s efficiency.

Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance Booklet for replacement.

Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will pro- vide you with additional information.

Premium unleaded gasoline

Warning!

Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious injury. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact, extin- guish all smoking materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking materials near gasoline!

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

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

앫 Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt

acceleration.

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

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

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Fuel requirements

Use only premium unleaded fuel: 앫 The octane number (posted at the

pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane num- ber and the Motor (M) octane number: (R+M)/2). This is also known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%. The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents. Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used. These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements, such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Gasoline additives

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

In areas where carbon deposits may be en- countered due to lack of availability of gas- olines which contain these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Refer to Factory Approved Service Products Pamphlet for a listing of approved product(s). Follow di- rections on product label. Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel. This only results in unnecessary cost and may be harmful to the engine operation. Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending addition- al fuel additives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed in the Factory Approved Service Products Pamphlet are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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Coolants

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

boiling point)

The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately –22°F (–30°C) and cor- rosion protection. If the antifreeze mixture is effective to –22°F (–30°C), the boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C). The coolant solution must be used year-round to provide the necessary corro- sion protection and increase boil-over pro- tection. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for replacement 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 instructions. 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 determine the replacement interval. The replacement interval published in the Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze solu- tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification (see Factory Approved Service Products Pamphlet) are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level. To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 45% anticor- rosion/antifreeze [equivalent to freeze protection to approx. –22°F (–30°C)]. If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze [freeze protec- tion to approx. –49°F (–45°C)], the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution. 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/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifical- ly formulated to protect the aluminum 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/ antifreeze 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 6.34 US qt (6.0 l) CL 65 AMG (main cooling system) 8.08 US qt (7.65 l) CL 65 AMG (low temperature cooling system) 1.53 US qt (1.45 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) 6.97 US qt (6.6 l) 8.9 US qt (8.42 l) 1.7 US qt (1.6 l)

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Windshield washer system and head- lamp cleaning 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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Technical terms

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.

Accessory weight

(컄 page 309)

Air pressure

(컄 page 309) 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.

Aspect ratio

(컄 page 309)

BabySmartTM air bag 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 air bag when such a seat is properly installed (the 58 indicator lamp in the center console comes on and remains illuminated).

BabySmartTM compatible child seats

Special restraint system for children. The sensor system for the front pas- senger seat prevents deployment of the passenger front air bag if a BabySmartTM compatible child seat is installed. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availability.

Bar

(컄 page 309)

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.

Bead

(컄 page 309)

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.

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Technical terms

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. Cold tire inflation pressure

(컄 page 309)

COMAND

(Cockpit Management and Data System) 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.).

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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

Driving convenience system that auto- matically maintains the vehicle speed set by the driver.

Curb weight

(컄 page 309)

Distronic*

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.

DOT

(Department of Transportation) (컄 page 309) Engine number

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

Engine oil viscosity

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

Technical terms

ESP®

Gear range

KEYLESS-GO*

(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

FSS (Canada vehicles)

(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 en- gine 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.

GAWR

(Gross Axle Weight Rating) (컄 page 309)

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.

GVW

(Gross Vehicle Weight) (컄 page 309)

GVWR

(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) (컄 page 310)

Instrument cluster

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

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.

Kilopascal (kPa) (컄 page 310)

Line of fall

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

Locking knob

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

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Technical terms

Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)

MON

Overspeed range

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.

Maximum load rating

(컄 page 310)

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(컄 page 310)

Maximum tire inflation pressure

(컄 page 310)

Memory function

Used to store three individual seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror posi- tions.

(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. Normal occupant weight

(컄 page 310)

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.

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Power train

Program mode selector switch

Restraint systems

Technical terms

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

Production options weight

(컄 page 310)

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

PSI

(Pounds per square inch) (컄 page 310)

Recommended tire inflation pressure

(컄 page 310)

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.

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

Rim

(컄 page 310)

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 ANTI-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 the SmartKey turned and the brake pedal depressed.

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Technical terms

Sidewall

(컄 page 310)

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.

Tele Aid System

(Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand) 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.

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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.

TIN

(Tire Identification Number) (컄 page 311) Tire load rating (컄 page 311)

Tire ply composition and material used

(컄 page 311)

Tire speed rating

(컄 page 311)

Traction

(컄 page 311)

Tread

(컄 page 311)

Treadwear indicators

(컄 page 311)

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards

(컄 page 311)

Vehicle capacity weight

(컄 page 311)

Vehicle level control

The ground clearance of the vehicle is automatically controlled according to a selected setting and speed. The driver can choose manually within a range of ground clearance, for example on very rough roads.

Vehicle maximum load on the tire

(컄 page 311)

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.).

A ABC 220, 427

Messages in display 339
Setting vehicle level 221
Suspension tuning 220

ABS 80, 427

Indicator lamp 328
Messages in display 341

Accelerator position, Automatic

transmission 169

Accessory weight 309
Accident 56
Active Body Control see ABC Additional turn signals

Replacing bulbs 379

Air bags 63

Air conditioning system see Automatic cli-

mate control

Air conditioning, Cooling 193
Air distribution 188
Air filter

Message in display 341
Air recirculation mode 190
Air vents 185, 196
Air volume 189
Alarm system see Anti-theft alarm system Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 370,

389, 427

Anticorrosion/antifreeze 423, 424
Antiglare, Rear view mirror 178
Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti-theft alarm systems

BabySmartTM air bag deactivation

system 74, 427

Children 64
Front 67
Safety guidelines 66
Side impact 67
Window curtain 68
Air cleaner see Air filter Air conditioning refrigerant 419, 420

Indicator lamp 86
Anti-theft systems 85

Anti-theft alarm system 85
Immobilizer 85
Tow-away alarm 87

Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest 232, 233
Ashtrays 237
Aspect ratio 309

Index

AUDIO menu 142
Audio system

CD changer operating mode 145
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirror 178
Automatic central locking, Control

system 110, 162

Automatic climate control 184

Air conditioning refrigerant 420
Air conditioning, Cooling 193
Air distribution 188
Air recirculation mode 190
Air vents 185, 196
Air volume 189
Charcoal filter 191
Control panel 185
Deactivating system 187
Defogging 188
Defrosting 189
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 189
Rear window defroster 193
Residual engine heat and ventilation

(REST) 194

Setting the temperature 187
Automatic headlamp mode 126
Automatic lighting control, Interior

lighting 131

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Index

Automatic locking when driving 110
Automatic transmission 48, 165

Accelerator position 169
Driving tips 169
Emergency operation (Limp Home

BabySmartTM

Air bag deactivation system 74
Compatible child seats 427
Self-test 74

Mode) 177

Backrest

Gear ranges 170
Gear selector lever position 48, 165,

Power seats 37
Power seats, Multicontour* 117

Reconnecting 393
Reinstalling 392
Removing 392

Bead 309
Beverage holder see Cup holder Bi-Xenon headlamps see Headlamps Block heater (Canada only) 314
Brake Assist System see BAS Brake fluid 420

Brake warning lamp 329
Checking 271
Message in display 346

Backrest supports

Shoulder region (Multicontour

seats*) 117

Backup lamps

Replacing bulbs 379, 383

Brake lamp

Bar 309
BAS 81, 427
Batteries, SmartKey

Checking battery condition 93
Replacing 376

High mounted 379
Messages in display 354
Replacing bulbs 379

Brake pads

Message in display 346

Battery, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Brakes 260

Checking battery condition 99
Replacing 377

Battery, Vehicle 281, 391

Charging 392
Disconnecting 392
Jump starting 394
Message in display 345

High-performance brake system

(CL 65 AMG only) 261

Warning lamp 329

Break-in the vehicle 258
Bulbs, replacing

Side marker lamps, front 382

Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs

167

Gear shifting malfunctions 177
Kickdown 169
Kickdown, manual shift program

CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG 177

Manual (One-touch) gearshifting 172
Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and

CL 65 AMG 175

Shift program mode selector

switch 171

Starting the engine 48
Steering wheel gearshift control

CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG 173

Transmission fluid level 279
Warning sounds (vehicles with

KEYLESS-GO*) 59

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Index

CAC 427
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-

Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH-type child seat mounts 77
Tether attachment points 76

tant notice for 11

Can holder see Cup holder CAN system 428
Capacities and recommended

fuel/lubricants 418

Cargo area see Trunk Cargo tie-down hooks 229
Carpets, cleaning 325
Catalytic converter 268
CD changer 145
Central locking

Automatic 110, 162
Locking/unlocking from inside 111
Central locking/unlocking switches 111
Certification label 406
Charcoal filter 191
Children in the vehicle 72

Air bags 64
BabySmartTM compatible child

seat 72

Blocking of rear window operation 78
Indicator lamp, front passenger front

air bag 74

Cigarette lighter 238
Clock 25

See separate COMAND operating in-

structions

Cockpit 22, 428
COMAND see separate operating instruc-

tions

Combination switch 52, 53, 54, 129
Control system 137, 428

Multifunction display 137
Multifunction steering wheel 138
Resetting to factory default 154

Control system menus

AUDIO 142
Distronic* 150
NAVI 149
Settings 154
Standard display 142
TEL* 147
Trip computer 151
Vehicle status message memory 153

Control system submenus

Convenience 163
Instrument cluster 157
Lighting 158
Vehicle 162

Controller Area Network see CAN system Coolant 271, 280, 422

Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio

and quantity 424
Capacities 419, 424
Checking level 271, 280
Messages in display 347
Temperature 269
Temperature gauge 25, 135

Courtesy lighting 133
Cruise control 205, 428

Message in display 350

Cruise control lever 205
Cup holder 235
Cup holders

Cleaning 324

Curb weight 309, 428
Customer Assistance Center see CAC

435

Index

Daytime running lamp mode 127

Setting 159

Deep water see Standing water Defogging windshield 188
Defrosting, Front 189
Defrosting, Rear 193
Delayed switch-off

Exterior lights 160
Interior illumination 161

Department of Transportation see DOT Difficulties

While driving 56
With starting 50
Digital clock see Clock Digital speedometer 142
Dimensions, Vehicle 417
Direction of rotation, Tires 286
Displays

Digital speedometer 142
Maintenance service indicator 315
Messages in display 337
Multifunction display 137
Outside temperature 25, 136, 157

Showing malfunctions 153
Symbol messages 345
Text messages 339
Vehicle status messages 153, 337
Vehicle system settings, Control

system 137

Distance to empty (Range) 152
Distronic* 150, 208, 428

Activating/deactivating 213
Cleaning system sensor 322
Control system 150
Distance warning function 216
Driving hints 217
Menu 211
Messages in display 342
Sensor cover 322
Warning and indicator lamps 210
Warning sounds 216, 332

Document holder 230
Door

Entry lamps 133
Inside door handle 30, 100
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 60, 90
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 60, 94

Message in display 350
Opening from inside/outside 32, 33,

90, 94, 100

Power closing assist for doors 110
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 248
Unlocking the driver’s door, Mechani-

cal key 372

DOT 309
Drink holder see Cup holder Drinking and driving 259
Drive gear position, Automatic transmission 48, 165, 167

Driving

Abroad 267
Hydroplaning 263
In winter 265
Instructions 45, 259
Problems 56
Safety systems 80
Systems 205
Through standing water 266
Tips, Automatic transmission 169

436

Driving safety systems

ABS 80
BAS 81
ESP® 82, 429

Driving systems 205

ABC 220
Cruise control 205
Distronic* 208
Parktronic* 223
Vehicle level control 221

Index

Easy-entry/exit feature 112, 163
Electrical fuses see Fuses Electrical system, Technical data 416
Electronic Stability Program see ESP® Emergency call system

Hands-free microphone 29

Emergency calls

Tele Aid 243, 244
Emergency operations Fuel filler flap 374
Limp Home Mode, Automatic

transmission 177

Locking/unlocking the vehicle 372
Power tilt/sliding sunroof, Manual

operation 375

Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 248
Trunk, Releasing from inside 109
Trunk, Unlocking 373

Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emergency, In case of

Battery, Jump starting 394
First aid kit 369
Flat tire, Changing 386

Fuses 399
Hazard warning flasher 130
Instrument cluster, Indicator

lamps 328

Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance (Tele Aid) 244
Towing the vehicle 396

Emission control 268

Information label 406
System warranties 10
Vacuum line routing diagram

label 406

Engine

Block heater (Canada only) 314
Break-in recommendations 258
Cleaning 320
Compartment 273
Malfunction indicator lamp 25, 330
Number 406, 428
Poly-V-belt layout 407, 408
Starting 48
Tachometer 25, 136
Technical data 408
Turning off 58

Engine coolant see Coolant

437

Index

Engine oil 274, 420

Adding 278
Additives 420
Changing 278, 420
Checking level 274
Consumption 274
Filler neck 278, 279
Messages in display 275, 276, 351
Recommended engine oils and oil

filter 420

Viscosity 428

ESP® 82, 429

Messages in display 342
Warning lamp 332, 333

ETD 71, 429

Safety guidelines 66

Exterior rear view mirrors 43

Auto-dimming on the driver’s

side 178

Parking position 124, 180
Parking position for 164
Power folding 180
Storing parking position 124

Filler neck, Engine oil 278, 279
First aid kit 369
Flat tire 386

Jacking up the vehicle 387
Lowering the vehicle 390
Mounting the spare wheel 386
Preparing the vehicle 386
Flexible Service System see FSS Fluids

ABC fluid 279
Automatic transmission 279, 418
Brake fluid 272, 418, 420
Capacities 418
Engine coolant 280, 419, 422
Engine oil 418, 420
Hydraulic system for ABC 418
Power steering fluid 418
Windshield washer system and head- lamp cleaning system 282, 419, 425

Fog lamps 128, 379

Messages in display 355, 357
Replacing bulbs 379, 383

Front air bags 67
Front lamps see Headlamps Front passenger front air bag 63, 67
Front passenger front air bag off indicator

lamp 74, 336

Front seat head restraints see Head re-

straints

FSS (Canada vehicles) 315, 429
Fuel 271, 419, 421

Additives 422
Capacities, Fuel tank 419
Consumption statistics after

start 151

Consumption statistics since last

reset 152

Filling the tank 270
Fuel filler flap and cap 270, 374
Fuel gauge 25, 331
Fuel reserve warning lamp 25, 331
Requirements, Octane rating 271,

419, 421

Technical data 419, 421

Fuel cap

Engine malfunction indicator

lamp 331

Message in display 360

438

Index

Fuel filler flap 270

Locking/unlocking 270
Opening in an emergency 374
Opening/closing 270

Fuel reserve warning lamp 331
Fuel tank

Capacity 419
Filler flap 270

Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 25
Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 271,

419

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Capacities 418

Fuses 399

Aids for replacing fuses 399
Fuse boxes in engine compartment 401

Fuse boxes in passenger

compartment 400

Fuse chart 370
Fuse extractor 370
Replacing 399
Spare fuses 370

Garage door opener 249
Gasoline see Fuel GAWR 309
Gear range 429

Automatic transmission 170
Limiting 170
Shifting into optimal 172
Gear selector lever 48, 165

Cleaning 324
Lock 51
Message in display 344
Position indicator 166
Position, Automatic transmission 48,

Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 324
Hazard warning flasher 130
Head restraints

Folding rear head restraints

back 115

Front seat 38, 39
Front seat, Removing and

installing 114

Rear seat 115

Head unit see COMAND Headlamp switch-off delay see Delayed

switch-off, Exterior lights

165, 167

Headlamps

Global locking/unlocking see Key Global Positioning System see GPS Glove box 231
Good visibility 178
GPS 429
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GVW 309
GVWR 310

Automatic headlamp mode 126
Bi-Xenon 379, 427
Cleaning lenses 321
Cleaning system 178, 282, 425
Cleaning system washer

reservoir 271, 282

Manual headlamp mode 126
Messages in display 355
Replacing bulbs 379
Switch 52, 125

439

Index

Headliner, cleaning 325
Heated seats 119
Heated steering wheel* 239
High beam flasher 52, 129

Replacing bulbs 379, 382

High beam headlamps Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 355
Replacing bulbs 379
Switching on 52, 129

High mounted brake lamp 379
High-performance brake system

(CL 65 AMG only) 261

Hood 273

Message in display 353

Horn 23
HVAC see Automatic climate control Hydroplaning 263

440

Instrument panel see Instrument cluster Instruments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting 131

Delayed switch-off 161

Interior rear view mirror

43, 178

Antiglare 178
Auto-dimming 178

Interior storage spaces see Storage com-

partments

Identification labels 406

Certification 406
Emission control information 406
Vacuum line routing 406

Identification number, Vehicle (VIN) 406
Ignition 34, 36
Immobilizer 85
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and

warning

Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-

dren in the vehicle

Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pres-

sure

Inside door handle 100
Instrument cluster 24, 134, 429

Cleaning 324
Illumination brightness 134
Lamps 328
Message in display 350
Multifunction display 137

Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,

Illumination brightness

J Jack 370, 388
Jacking up the vehicle 387
Jump starting 394

Key, Mechanical 372
Key, SmartKey 90

Battery check lamp 90, 92
Checking the batteries 93
Factory setting 92
Locking/unlocking 32, 60, 90
Locking/unlocking, Global setting 92
Locking/unlocking, Selective

setting 92

Loss of 94
Messages in display 353
Opening the trunk 93
Operating the power tilt/sliding

sunroof 200

Operating the power windows 200
Position in starter switch 34
Remote control 90
Replacing the batteries 376
Starting the engine 48
Turning off the engine 59

Index

Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 94,

429
Battery check lamp 94, 98
Checking the battery 99
Factory setting 97
Locking the vehicle 99
Locking/unlocking 33, 60, 94
Locking/unlocking, Global setting 97
Locking/unlocking, Selective

setting 98
Loss of 100
Messages in display 353
Opening the trunk 100
Operating the power tilt/sliding

sunroof 200

Operating the power windows 200
Remote control 94
Replacing the battery 377
Starting the engine 49
Turning off the engine 59

KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO*

Kickdown 169, 429
Kilopascal 310

441

Index

Labels 406
Lamp sensor

Message in display 356

Lamps, exterior 125, 379

Messages in display 354
Replacing bulbs 379, 381, 382
Warning sounds 59, 126
Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS 25, 328
Anti-theft alarm systems 86
Battery (SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO*) 98

Battery (SmartKey) 92
Brakes 25, 329
Distronic* 25, 210, 216
Engine diagnostics 330, 331
Engine malfunction 25, 330, 331
ESP® 25, 332, 333
Fog lamps 125
Front passenger front air bag off 28,

67, 74, 336

Fuel reserve 25, 331

442

Loading see Vehicle loading Locator lighting 160
Locking knob 100, 429
Loss of

Mechanical key 94, 100
Service and Warranty Information

Booklet 405
SmartKey 94
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 100

Low beam headlamps

Messages in display 356
Replacing bulbs 379
Switching on 52

Lubricants 418

High beam headlamp 25
Instrument cluster 328
Parking lamps 125
Parktronic*, Warning indicators 225
Seat belt telltale 25, 333
SRS 25, 63
Tire inflation pressure 25
Tow-away alarm 88
Turn signals 25
Lamps, interior 131
Language, Setting 158
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-

dren in the vehicle

Lever for voice control system* 23
License plate lamp

Messages in display 355
Replacing bulbs 379, 383

Light alloy wheels, cleaning 324
Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting, Exterior and interior 125
Limp Home Mode, Emergency operation of

automatic transmission 177

Line of fall 429

Index

Maintenance 12, 315

Calling up service indicator 316
Clearing service indicator 316
FSS (Canada vehicles) 315, 429
Maintenance System (U.S.

vehicles) 430

Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 315

Resetting service indicator 317
Service indicator 315
Service term exceeded 316

Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 430
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and

CL 65 AMG Automatic transmission 175

Massage function (PULSE, Multicontour

seats*) 118

Maximum load rating, Tires 310
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 310
Maximum tire inflation pressure 310
Mechanical key 372

Loss of 94, 100

Memory function 430
Menus see Control system menus Messages in display see Multifunction dis-

Multifunction display 137, 430

Changing settings see Control system

menus and Control system sub- menus

play messages

Microphone, Hands-free 29
Mirrors

Selecting language 158
Standard display 141

Multifunction display messages

Adjusting 43
Antiglare positions 178
Auto-dimming mirrors 178
Exterior rear view mirror, Storing park-

ing position 124

Exterior rear view mirrors 43, 178
Interior rear view mirror 43, 178
Power folding exterior rear view

mirrors 180

Vanity mirror in sun visor 181, 230

MON 271, 419, 430
Motor Octane Number see MON MP3-CD operation

Selecting tracks 144
Multicontour seats* 117

ABC 339
ABS 341
Air filter 341
Battery 345
Brake fluid 346
Brake lamps 354
Brake pads 346
Coolant 347
Cruise control 350
Distronic* 342
Door 350
Engine oil 275, 351
ESP® 342
Fog lamps 355, 357
Fuel cap 360
Headlamps 355

443

Index

Hood 353
Instrument cluster 350
Lamp sensor 356
Lamps 354
License plate lamp 355
Low beam headlamps 356
Maintenance service indicator 315
Parking brake 345
Parking lamps 357
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 359
Reverse lamps 357
Seat belts 359
Selector lever 344
Side marker lamps 356
SmartKey 353
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 353
Tail lamps 357
Tele Aid 359
Telephone* 360
Tires 361
Trunk 360
Turn signal lamps 358
Washer fluid 360

Multifunction steering wheel 138, 430

Button operation 138

444

Navigation system

See separate COMAND operating in-

structions

Net, parcel 234
Neutral gear position, Automatic

transmission 48, 165, 167

New vehicle break-in 258
Night security illumination 160
Normal occupant weight 310
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 406

Occupant distribution 310
Occupant safety 62

Air bags 63
Children and air bags 64
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belt 45
Front passenger front air bag off indica-

tor lamp 74

Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH-type child seat anchors 77
Seat belts 45, 66

Odometer 135
Oil see Engine oil One-touch gearshifting 172
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, cleaning 321
Outside temperature indicator 25, 136
Overdue maintenance service 316
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range, Engine 430

P Paintwork, Cleaning 319
Panic alarm 79
Parcel net

Front passenger footwell 234
Trunk 234

Parking 57, 262
Parking assist see Parktronic* Parking brake 50, 58

Message in display 345
Warning sounds 51, 329

Parking lamps 125

Messages in display 357
Replacing bulbs 379, 382, 383

Parking position

Exterior rear view mirrors 124, 164,

180

Gear position, Automatic

transmission 48, 165, 167

Parktronic* 223, 430

Activating/deactivating 226
Cleaning system sensors 322
Malfunctioning 227
Minimum distance 225
Range of the sensors 224

System sensors 322
Warning indicators 225
Warning sounds 225

Parts service 404
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see

Front passenger front air bag off indica- tor lamp 74

Passenger compartment 267

Fuse boxes 400
Interior lighting 131
Interior rear view mirror 43
Parcel net in front passenger

footwell 234

Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 259
Phone see Telephone* Plastic parts, cleaning 324
Poly-V-belt drive 408, 430

Layout 407

Positions (Memory function) see Power

seats

Power assistance 259
Power closing assist for doors and trunk

lid 110

Index

Power seats 37, 112

Easy entry/exit feature 112
Folding back front seat backrests 40
Folding forward front seat

backrests 40

Heating 119
Lumbar support 117
Memory function 122
Multicontour* 117
Multicontour*, Lumbar support 118
Multicontour*, Massage function

(PULSE) 118

Multicontour*, Shoulder support 117
Multicontour*, Side bolsters 118
Ventilation* 121

Power tilt/sliding sunroof 202

Messages in display 359
Opening/closing in an

emergency 375

Operating 202
Operating, SmartKey 200
Operating, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 200

Stopping 204
Synchronizing 204

Power train 431

445

Index

Power washer 319
Power windows 197

Radio

Cleaning 323
Operating 197
Operating, SmartKey 200
Operating, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 200

Rear door window, Blocking

operation 78

Stopping 199
Synchronizing 199

Practical hints 327
Premium unleaded gasoline 271, 419,

421

Problems

While driving 56
With vehicle 17

Product information 9
Production options weight 310
Program mode selector switch 431

Automatic shift program 171

PSI 310
Push starting 394

Selecting stations 143
Selecting stations, Satellite

radio* 143

Radio transmitters 267
Range (distance to empty) 152
Reading lamps 132
Rear door windows

Blocking operation 78

Rear fog lamp 379, 383

Switching on 128

Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear seat ashtray see Ashtrays Rear seat head restraints see Head re-

straints

Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 193
Rear window sunshade* 182
Recommended tire inflation

pressure 292, 310