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Operation

At the gas station

Check regularly and before a long trip

Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system
More information on refilling the reser-
voir (

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page 244).

Brake fluid
More information on brake fluid can be
found in the “Technical data” section
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page 340).

Coolant level
More information on coolant
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page 242).

Engine oil level

More information on engine oil
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page 238).

Vehicle lighting

Check function and cleanliness.More infor-
mation on replacing light bulbs can be
found in the “Practical hints” section on
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page 302).

Tire inflation pressure

More information on tire inflate pressure
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Opening hood (

Exterior lamp switch (

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page 108).

Leaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause the

lamp to

illuminate.

More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (

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page 268).

Summary of Contents for 2003 CL 500

Page 1: ...CL 500 CL 600 CL 55 AMG...

Page 2: ...as your and your passengers safe ty we ask you to make a small investment of time Please read this manual carefully be fore putting it aside Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for...

Page 3: ...Reporting safety defects 18 Reporting safety defects 18 At a glance 19 Cockpit 20 Instrument cluster 22 Multifunction steering wheel 24 Center console 25 Upper part 25 Lower part 26 Overhead control p...

Page 4: ...id emergency release 89 Closing the trunk lid 90 Separately locking the trunk 90 Separately unlocking the trunk 91 Trunk lid opening closing system 91 Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid 94 A...

Page 5: ...Program mode selector switch 147 Accelerator position 148 Emergency operation Limp home mode 148 Steering wheel gearshift control Speedshift and manual shift program CL 55 AMG 149 Good visibility 151...

Page 6: ...tte lighter 207 Heated steering wheel 208 Telephone 208 Tele Aid 209 Garage door opener 217 Infrared reflecting windshield 221 Operation 223 The first 1000 miles 1500 km 224 Driving instructions 225 D...

Page 7: ...s 263 What to do if 264 Lamps in instrument cluster 264 Lamp in center console 269 Messages in the display 270 Where will I find 295 First aid kit 295 Vehicle jack vehicle tool kit luggage bowl spare...

Page 8: ...5 AMG 329 CL 600 329 Engine 330 Rims and Tires 331 Same size tires 332 Mixed size tires 333 Spare wheel 333 Electrical system 334 Main Dimensions 335 Weights 336 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 337 Capa...

Page 9: ...or other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them even if in indi vidual cases an official approval or authori zation by governmental or other agencies should exist Use of such parts...

Page 10: ...ng that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore infor mation illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Optional equipment i...

Page 11: ...d for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc curs 1 the same substantial defect or mal function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if th...

Page 12: ...a year For additional information refer to the Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Pro gram brochure in your glove box Change of address or ownership If you change your address be sure to send in the Ch...

Page 13: ...aded fuels will dam age the catalysts Gasoline may have a considerably low er octane rating and improper fuel can cause engine damage Certain Mercedes Benz models are avail able for delivery in Europe...

Page 14: ...ed in your vehi cle This section expands on the Getting started section and also describes techni cal innovations If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle this section will...

Page 15: ...ple step procedure Page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page In the g...

Page 16: ...ction or cease func tioning completely Because the vehicle s electronic components are interconnected any modification made may produce an un desired effect on other systems Electronic system malfunct...

Page 17: ...ter to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the Mercedes Benz Center management or if necessary contac...

Page 18: ...y Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a...

Page 19: ...19 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel...

Page 20: ...20 At a glance Cockpit Cockpit...

Page 21: ...ructions 7 Parking assist Parktronic right front area warning in dicator 195 8 Overhead control panel 27 9 Glove box lock 199 10 Glove box lid release 199 11 Glove box 199 12 Center console 25 26 13 S...

Page 22: ...22 At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster...

Page 23: ...Page 6 Right display with Antilock Brake Sys tem ABS malfunc tion indicator lamp 265 A High beam head lamp indicator 111 Seat belt nonusage warning lamp 266 7 J Reset button 114 8 Display with Progra...

Page 24: ...m 118 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume down to decrease up to increase 3 Telephone Press button to take a call to dial a call to end a call to reject an incoming call Item Page 4 Menu sys...

Page 25: ...h 191 5 Central locking switch 95 Anti theft alarm system in dicator lamp 77 6 Hazard warning flasher on off switch 111 7 Central unlocking switch 95 Item Page 8 Electronic Stability Pro gram ESP cont...

Page 26: ...art stop button 33 43 2 Selector lever for automatic transmission 43 145 3 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 65 4 Thumbwheel for setting distance in Distronic 187 5 Distance warning func tion on off...

Page 27: ...on off 112 3 Right reading lamp on off 112 4 Interior lighting control 112 5 Sliding pop up roof 173 6 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid emergency call system telephone and voice control system see s...

Page 28: ...el settings 105 3 Seat heating 103 Seat ventilation 102 4 Seat adjustment 34 96 5 Exterior mirror adjustment 38 151 Item Page 6 Switches for opening closing front door windows 169 7 Rear window overri...

Page 29: ...29 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...

Page 30: ...rtKey Your vehicle comes equipped with two SmartKeys with integrated remote con trols and removable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two keys are a different color...

Page 31: ...vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equip ment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury i The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position...

Page 32: ...you can open them Grasp the door handle All turn signal lamps blink once The locking knobs on the doors move up Pressing the KEYLESS GO start stop but ton on the selector lever corresponds to turning...

Page 33: ...justment Ignition or position 2 Press the KEYLESS GO start stop but ton twice in immediate succession This supplies power to all electrical consumers All the lights in the instru ment cluster light up...

Page 34: ...y from the starter switch take the KEY LESS GO card with you and lock your vehi cle The power seats can also be operated with the driver s or passenger door open Do not leave children unattended in th...

Page 35: ...re and aft adjustment 6 Seat backrest tilt Turn the key in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or Press the KEYLESS GO start stop button once or twice or Open the driver s or passenger door A child...

Page 36: ...position should be as far to the rear as possible corresponding to the driver s ability to properly operate the controls Seat backrest tilt Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of ar...

Page 37: ...front passenger seat is occu pied again the front passenger head restraint returns to the last set position within a few seconds If the front passenger seat was moved fore or aft while not being occu...

Page 38: ...before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi tions Inside rear view mirror Manually adjust the inside rear view mirror Exterior rear view mirror Warning G In the case of a...

Page 39: ...ing Information on the electrically folding exte rior rear view mirrors can be found in the Controls in detail section page 152 Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can...

Page 40: ...rs should always wear seat belts If you are ever in an accident your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled Without your seat belt buckled you are much more l...

Page 41: ...tions A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restrain...

Page 42: ...oats when traveling in the vehicle Starting the engine Warning G Do not pass belts over sharp edges They could tear Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism...

Page 43: ...martKey see Turning off engine with the SmartKey page 51 Starting with KEYLESS GO You can start your vehicle without a key using the KEYLESS GO start stop button on the gear selector lever 1 KEYLESS G...

Page 44: ...s can drain the battery Get a jump start page 316 If the engine does not start after several starting attempts there could be a mal function in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system Noti...

Page 45: ...e control system page 139 If you hear a warning signal when driv ing off you have forgotten to release the parking brake Release the parking brake i Wait for the gear selection process to complete bef...

Page 46: ...beam Push the combination switch forward The high beam headlights are switched on The high beam symbol A in the tachometer lights up More information can be found in the Controls in detail section pag...

Page 47: ...Wiping with windshield washer fluid Press switch in the direction of arrow 1 past the resistance point The windshield wiper operates with washer fluid i The intermittent wiping interval is de pendent...

Page 48: ...and add cool ant if necessary page 242 In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking gasoline Do not start the engine under any cir cumstances Notify local fire and or police authori ties If the exten...

Page 49: ...the ve hicle Warning G Do not park this vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited...

Page 50: ...KEY LESS GO card with you and lock the vehi cle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehi cle Children could release the parking brake and or move the gear sel...

Page 51: ...key re moved from starter switch The immo bilizer is activated page 31 i Always set the parking brake in addi tion to shifting to position P On steep slopes turn the front wheels towards the curb i T...

Page 52: ...tor lever in P Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors Be espe cially careful when small children are around Befo...

Page 53: ...53 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...

Page 54: ...ey or press ing the KEYLESS GO start stop but ton The restraint systems are fully operational if the 1 indicator lamp is not lit when the engine is running A malfunction in the system has been de tect...

Page 55: ...ly eliminate injuries and fatalities The activation of the SRS temporarily releas es a small amount of dust from the airbags This dust however is neither injurious to your health nor does it indicate...

Page 56: ...rized BabySmartTM compatible child seat which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deacti vate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed Otherwise they will...

Page 57: ...certain rollovers head protection win dow curtain airbags Only during these events will they provide their supple mental protection The driver and passengers should al ways wear their seat belts Othe...

Page 58: ...not pass belts over sharp edges They could tear Do not make any modification that could change the effectiveness of the belts Do not hang items such as coat hangers from the coat hooks or handles over...

Page 59: ...at is occupied the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp in the center console is not lit page 65 the impact exceeds a preset deploy ment threshold 1 Driver s airbag 2 Passenger airbag Side impact airba...

Page 60: ...tton twice and the drivers seat belt is not fastened After starting the engine the seat belt non usage warning lamp blinks for a brief peri od to remind the driver and passengers to fasten the seat be...

Page 61: ...prop erly wearing their seat belts Warning G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest reclined Sitting in an extremely re clined position can be dangerous You could slide under the seat...

Page 62: ...inst your neck or off your shoul der In a crash your body would move too far forward That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or ab...

Page 63: ...an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child and recommended for use by Mercedes Benz Ensure...

Page 64: ...buckle while the vehicle is in motion since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states the Dis trict of Columbia the...

Page 65: ...with the child seat manufactur er s instructions Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant During an accident they could be crushed between the occupant and seat...

Page 66: ...9 i The system does not deactivate the side impact airbag and the emergency tensioning device Warning G The BabySmartTM airbag deactivation sys tem will ONLY work with a special child seat designed to...

Page 67: ...and the top of seat back Make sure that the tether strap is not twisted 2 Hook 3 Anchorage ring Securely fasten hook 2 which is part of the tether strap to anchorage ring 3 Reinstall cover after remo...

Page 68: ...TCH mounting anchor fittings are cov ered with an upholstery blend 1 Upholstery blend Remove upholstery blend 1 and store it in the rear center armrest 2 Indicates the position of the anchors 3 Anchor...

Page 69: ...factur er s instructions The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors 3 Anincorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident which could result in serious in...

Page 70: ...Insert key in the starter switch i For operation in the USA only This de vice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause h...

Page 71: ...n the brake pedal indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experi encing the pulsation i In winter operation the maximum ef fectiveness...

Page 72: ...running More information can be found in the Practical hints section page 265 i To alert following vehicles to slippery road conditions you discover operate your hazard warning flashers as appro pria...

Page 73: ...by limiting engine output the ESP works to stabilize the vehicle The ESP is especially useful while driving off and on wet or slip pery road surfaces The ESP warning lamp v in the instru ment cluster...

Page 74: ...or can it increase the traction afforded The ESP cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent...

Page 75: ...eactivated ESP always operates when you are brak ing even when it has been deactivated Switching on the ESP Press the ESP switch 1 The ESP warning lamp v in the in strument cluster goes out You are no...

Page 76: ...top button on the gear selector lever activates the immobilizer Deactivating With the SmartKey Inserting the key in the starter switch deactivates the im mobilizer With KEYLESS GO Starting the en gine...

Page 77: ...Disarming the alarm system The alarm system is disarmed when you unlock your vehicle with the remote con trol or KEYLESS GO The turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the alarm system is deact...

Page 78: ...tor lamp 2 Tow away alarm off switch The switch is located on the center con sole Turn off the ignition and remove the key Press switch 2 Indicator lamp 1 in the switch lights up briefly Exit vehicle...

Page 79: ...cking and unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Automatic climate control Power windows Sliding pop up roof Driving systems...

Page 80: ...ed section on page 30 and page 49 SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys with remote controls and a re movable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the tw...

Page 81: ...pressing only unlocks the driver s door and the fuel filler flap Press and hold buttons and simultaneously for about five seconds until battery check lamp 5 blinks twice The key will then function as...

Page 82: ...nlock the vehicle with the key then either the batteries in the SmartKey are dis charged or the key is malfunctioning Check the batteries in the key and replace them if necessary page 299 or Use the m...

Page 83: ...hicle All the doors must be closed If you have started the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button you can only turn it off again with this but ton even if you have put the key in the starter swi...

Page 84: ...IN VEHICLE will ap pear in the multifunction display Factory setting Global unlocking Grasp the door handle The vehicle will lock again automatically within approximately 40 seconds of un locking if n...

Page 85: ...either the Driver s door 2 or Global unlock 3 comes on red or green If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with the KEYLESS GO card then either the batteries of the KEYLESS GO card are discharged or...

Page 86: ...n at door page 52 until the side windows and the sliding pop up roof are closed i When the vehicle is unlocked and the anti theft alarm system is switched off the turn signals illuminate briefly If it...

Page 87: ...cedes Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replace ment Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the in side Open door only when conditions are safe to do so 1 Lockin...

Page 88: ...lose the trunk again The trunk can also be opened from the in side in an emergency see Trunk lid emer gency release page 89 i If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside with the SmartK...

Page 89: ...cy release button is located in the trunk lid Illumination of the emergency release but ton The button will blink for 30 minutes af ter opening the trunk The button will blink for 60 minutes af ter cl...

Page 90: ...To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk lid opening when closing the trunk Be espe cially careful when small children are around Warning G Only drive wit...

Page 91: ...m is required to open the trunk lid Opening from the inside 1 Indicator lamp 2 Remote trunk lid switch Pull remote trunk lid switch 2 The trunk opens The indicator lamp 1 comes on It remains lit unti...

Page 92: ...re opens slightly Warning G Maintain sight of trunk area while operating the door mounted switch Monitor the clos ing procedure carefully to ensure that no one is in danger of being injured To interru...

Page 93: ...evious status the opening height restriction is then switched on or off i To prevent a possible inadvertent lock out the trunk lid will open automatical ly if a KEYLESS GO card is recognized in the ar...

Page 94: ...eeds of approxi mately 9 mph 15 km h or more You can open a locked door from the in side Open door only when conditions are safe to do so You can deactivate the automatic locking using the control sys...

Page 95: ...ks Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the starter switch take the KEYLESS GO card with you and lock the ve hicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with acce...

Page 96: ...is inserted in the start er switch or you have pressed the KEYLESS GO start stop button once and the driver s door is closed the steering wheel and the driver s seat return to their last set positions...

Page 97: ...e lamps in the instrument cluster should light up Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately...

Page 98: ...nter console Make sure the ignition is switched on All the lamps in the instrument clus ter should light up Press switch 1 briefly The rear head restraints will fold backward Press switch 1 and hold T...

Page 99: ...unction PULSE 4 Lumbar region support Adjusting the multicontour seat in the or der listed above is recommended Make sure the ignition is switched on All lamps in the instrument cluster light up Shoul...

Page 100: ...rear Lift release lever and fold backrest back The seat and head restraint return to their previous positions To interrupt the procedure activate the seat adjustment switch page 35 i The massage funct...

Page 101: ...authorized Mer cedes Benz Center immediately When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the starter switch take the KEYLESS GO card with you and lock your vehicle The power seats c...

Page 102: ...ht up Continue pressing switch 1 until the desired seat ventilation level is reached Switching off seat ventilation Press switch 1 repeatedly until all indi cator lamps go out Level 3 Three indicator...

Page 103: ...indicator lamps above the switch light up Switching off rapid seat heating mode Press switch 2 again i The seat heating will be automatically switched off after approximately 30 minutes i The system s...

Page 104: ...the switch light up Switching off rapid seat heating mode Press switch position 1 twice Level 2 Two indicator lamps on 1 One indicator lamp on off No indicator lamp on i The seat heating will be auto...

Page 105: ...Prior to operating the vehicle the driv er should check and adjust the seat height seat position fore and aft and seat backrest angle if necessary to en sure adequate control reach and com fort The h...

Page 106: ...the select ed position Recalling positions from memory Press and hold position button 1 2 or 3 until the seat steering wheel and mirrors have fully moved to the stored positions i Releasing the butto...

Page 107: ...irror 2 Adjustment button M Memory button Stop the vehicle Switch ignition on if not already on Press button 1 The passenger side exterior rear view mirror is selected Adjust the exterior rear view mi...

Page 108: ...only When engine is run ning the low beams are also switched on B Low beam plus parking lamps or highbeamheadlamps combination switch pushed forward Standing lamps right turn left one stop Standing la...

Page 109: ...turn exterior lamp switch to position B and pull the exterior lamp switch to first or sec ond stop page 110 Warning G In automatic headlamp mode the head lamps will not be automatically switched on u...

Page 110: ...ing lamp mode page 136 Locator lighting and night security illu mination Locator lighting and night security illumi nation are described in the control system section under Setting locator lighting pa...

Page 111: ...ed with the ignition switched on or off It is activated automatically when an airbag is deployed The switch is located on the center con sole 1 Hazard warning flasher switch Switching on the hazard w...

Page 112: ...ition 4 Interior lamps are switched on in dark ness when the vehicle is unlocked a door is opened the key is removed from the starter switch The interior lamps are switched off after a set time page 1...

Page 113: ...is switched off Front reading lamps Switching on Press switch 1 or 3 The corresponding reading lamp is switched on Switching off Press switch 1 or 3 The corresponding reading lamp is switched off Cou...

Page 114: ...uster illumination 1 Knob for adjusting instrument cluster illumination Use knob 1 to adjust the illumination brightness for the instrument cluster Press the knob 1 The knob will pop out To brighten i...

Page 115: ...e notes excessive engine speed To help protect the engine the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking CL 55 AMG The tachometer of the CL 55 AMG does not have a red...

Page 116: ...igns etc When moving the vehicle into colder ambi ent temperatures e g when leaving your garage you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed A delay also occurs when ambient tempe...

Page 117: ...ion to the multifunction display Multifunction display 1 Trip odometer 2 Main odometer i The displays for the audio systems ra dio CD player will appear in English regardless of the language selected...

Page 118: ...led by the buttons on the multifunc tion steering wheel 1 Multifunction display in the speed ometer Operating the control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume down to decrease up to in...

Page 119: ...your vehicle It is helpful to think of the menus and the functions within each menu as being ar ranged in a circular pattern If you press button or repeatedly you will pass through each menu one afte...

Page 120: ...120 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus...

Page 121: ...tion messages Reset to factory settings Check tire pres sure Operate CD player Search for name in phone book Fuelconsumption statistics since the last reset Instrument clus ter submenu Checkengineoil...

Page 122: ...currently turned on the message AUDIO OFF is shown in the display The following functions are available Select radio station Turn on the radio Refer to the separate COMAND operating instructions Pres...

Page 123: ...h back to the last operating mode used until the temper ature has decreased to a safe operating level Should excessively low temperatures oc cur while in CD mode CD TEMP LOW will ap pear on the displa...

Page 124: ...CO MAND system key pad located in the cen ter dashboard A loaded magazine must be installed for CD playing Loading unloading the CD magazine The CD changer is located behind the cov er on the left ha...

Page 125: ...e control system i CDs which have been inserted improp erly or are unreadable will not be played Warning G A driver s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his her primary focus...

Page 126: ...book at any time Press button or repeatedly until you see the TEL menu in the dis play Press button j or k The control system reads the phone book which is stored in the telephone This may take up to...

Page 127: ...dis play Press button In the display you see the first number in the redial memory Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the display Press button The control system dials t...

Page 128: ...for in structions on how to activate Distronic Press button or repeatedly until you see one of the following two pictures in the display Distronic deactivated When Distronic is deactivated you will se...

Page 129: ...u see the first function of the Trip computer menu Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play AFTER RESET 1 Distance driven since last reset 2 Time elapsed since last re...

Page 130: ...e based on the current fuel tank level Malfunction memory menu Use the malfunction memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the system The informa tion shown in the d...

Page 131: ...es page 270 Should any malfunctions occur while driv ing the number of malfunctions will reap pear in the display when the key in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or re moved from the starte...

Page 132: ...e button scroll up with the button Move within the submenus with the k or j button to the individual functions The settings themselves are made with button or Resetting the functions of a submenu For...

Page 133: ...CLE CONVENIENCE Select temperature display mode Set daytime running lamp mode USA only Set station selection mode ra dio Set key dependency Select speedometer display mode Set locator lighting Set aut...

Page 134: ...ou see this message in the dis play TEMP INDICATOR The selection marker is on the current setting Press or to set the temper ature unit to degrees Celsius C or degrees Fahrenheit F Selecting speedomet...

Page 135: ...ect the lan guage to be used for the multifunction display messages Available languages German English Italian French Spanish Lighting submenu Access the LIGHTING submenu via the SET TINGS menu Use th...

Page 136: ...ate lamps in low ambient light conditions Setting locator lighting During darkness the following lamps will come on when the exterior lamp switch is in position U the locator lighting fea ture is acti...

Page 137: ...tch is in position U the following lamps will remain lit after you remove the key from the starter switch Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Front fog lamps To select delayed shut off period...

Page 138: ...ar selector lever page 33 Interior lighting delayed shut off Use this function to set whether and for how long you would like the interior light ing to remain lit during darkness after the key is remo...

Page 139: ...marker is on the current setting Press or to select the de sired station selection mode You can select FREQUENCY MEMORY selects next stored station Setting automatic locking Use this function to activ...

Page 140: ...E submenu Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play SETTINGS KEY DEPENDENT The selection marker is on the current setting Press or to set key depen dency to ON or OFF A...

Page 141: ...g wheel and the driver s seat when the easy entry exit feature is in operation and the driver s door is being opened or the key is removed from the starter switch Do not leave children unattended in t...

Page 142: ...edly until the message MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING appears in the display The selection marker is on the current setting Press or to switch function ON or OFF Setting fold in function for exterior re...

Page 143: ...ift program C S page 147 the position of the accelerator pedal page 148 the vehicle speed The current selector lever position and shift program C S appear in the tachom eter display page 22 When the s...

Page 144: ...ssion Canceling gear range limit Press and hold the selector lever in the D direction until D reappears in the ta chometer display The transmission will shift from the current gear range directly to g...

Page 145: ...limit the transmission will upshift be yond any gear range limit selected Gear range Effect The transmission shifts through fourth gear only The transmission shifts through third gear only With this...

Page 146: ...drive axle When the brakes are released the vehicle can be moved freely pushed or towed To avoid damage to the transmission never engage N while driving If the ESP is deactivated or malfunc tioning O...

Page 147: ...shifts occur earlier even when you give more gas The engine then operates at lower rpms and the wheels are less likely to spin The power transmission ratio for se lector lever position R changes de pe...

Page 148: ...u have reached the desired speed The transmission shifts up again Emergency operation Limp home mode If vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no longer shifts the trans mission is most like...

Page 149: ...so you must first select the manual shift program M on the program mode se lector switch 3 Program mode selector switch S Sport For standard driving C Comfort For comfort driving M Manual For manual g...

Page 150: ...ure has been reached Shift into reverse gear only when the vehicle is stopped Deactivating steering wheel gearshift control Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until the S or C for au to...

Page 151: ...view mirror and the exterior rear view mirror on the driver s side do not react for example if the rear window sun shade is in raised position Glare can endanger you and others Warning G In the case o...

Page 152: ...or rear view mirror Place the gear selector lever in reverse gear R The passenger side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward in the stored position The exterior rear view mirror returns to...

Page 153: ...fold out Before you drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash fold the exterior mirrors in otherwise they may get damaged i If you are driving at more than 9 mph 15 km h you will not be able to...

Page 154: ...on Press switch 1 i Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened To prevent the windshield wipers from being damaged do not leave the wiper switch...

Page 155: ...to the side Document holder You can use the plastic tab of the docu ment holder to hold admission tickets parking passes or similar items in place Adjusting the vanity mirror Slide the mirror to the...

Page 156: ...for its sup port against the window frame Warning G When operating the rear window sunshade make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the raising or lowering pro cedure The raising o...

Page 157: ...157 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Automatic climate control...

Page 158: ...right 12 Automatic climate control panel Warning G When operating the automatic climate con trol the air that enters the passenger com partment through the air vents in the footwell can be very hot or...

Page 159: ...enger compartment through the air distribution system The air conditioning will not engage no cooling if the ACOFF mode is selected page 166 Item 1 Windshield defroster 2 Rear window defroster 3 Displ...

Page 160: ...57 Automatic temperature control Turn thumbwheel 4 to A The indicator lamp above the thumb wheel lights up The temperature is au tomatically adjusted to the set value Turning on warm air Turn thumbwhe...

Page 161: ...cor responding to this symbol Adjusting automatically Press button U until it clicks in The h V j and k sym bols are no longer visible The air distri bution is adjusted automatically Windows fogged on...

Page 162: ...ed The display shows the current level Increasing air volume Press switch 9 up until the desired air volume is reached The display shows the current level Maximum cooling MAXCOOL If the left and right...

Page 163: ...by the closing pro cedure In the event that the procedure causes po tential danger the closing of the side win dows can be immediately halted by releasing the button or by pressing the respective wind...

Page 164: ...senger compart ment Activating Press button e page 159 The indicator lamp on the button lights up Deactivating Press button e page 159 The indicator lamp on the button goes out i If you keep button pr...

Page 165: ...cally deactivated after approximately 6 to 17 minutes of opera tion depending on the outside tempera ture Activating Press button F page 159 The indicator lamp on the button lights up Deactivating Pre...

Page 166: ...matic climate control system The air in the vehi cle will then no longer be cooled or dehu midified Press button ACOFF page 159 The indicator lamp on the button ACOFF lights up Activating Moist air ca...

Page 167: ...out 30 minutes if the battery voltage drops Ventilated storage compartment under armrest The storage compartment under the arm rest page 200 can be ventilated when the automatic air conditioning is sw...

Page 168: ...ir vents and to adjust the booster blower Turn thumbwheel 3 i The compartment can get very warm due to its confined space When storing heat sensitive objects in the compart ment close the air vent whi...

Page 169: ...e point and released by pressing the respec tive switch If the window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you pressed the switch past the resistance point and releas...

Page 170: ...ic reversal will not operate Fully opening the windows Press switch k past the resistance point and release Fully closing the windows Press switch j past the point of re sistance and release If the u...

Page 171: ...in to close after approximately one second Release the button to stop proce dure Make sure that all side windows and the sliding pop up roof are properly closed before leaving the vehicle i You can al...

Page 172: ...hes for approximately one second Warning G When closing the windows and the sliding pop up roof make sure that there is no dan ger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure The windows will not...

Page 173: ...ng pop up roof move the switch to resistance point in the required di rection Release the switch when the roof has reached the required position Warning G When closing the sliding pop up roof make sur...

Page 174: ...of with the SmartKey The power windows will also be opened or closed when you operate the sliding pop up roof with the key Aim transmitter eye at the front door handle i You can also open or close the...

Page 175: ...ock button at door page 52 until the side windows and the sliding pop up roof are closed Synchronizing the sliding pop up roof The power sliding pop up roof must be re synchronized each time after the...

Page 176: ...the cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever found on the left hand side of the steering column page 20 Warning G Cruise control is a convenience system de signed to assis...

Page 177: ...ed to the vehicle maximum speed are illuminated Canceling cruise control There are several ways to cancel cruise control Step on the brake pedal or Briefly push the cruise control lever to position 3...

Page 178: ...ld it until the desired speed is reached Release the cruise control lever The new speed is set Fine adjustment in 1 mph Canada 1 km h increments Faster Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the dire...

Page 179: ...riving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle Warning G Distronic is a convenience system Its speed adjustment reduction capability is intended to make cruise control more effective and usa...

Page 180: ...ing roads or in heavy traffic because condi tions do not allow safe driving at a steady speed Distronic will not react to stationary objects in the roadway e g a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a...

Page 181: ...ision the distance warning lamp l in the instrument cluster lights up red an intermittent warning sounds Immediately brake the vehicle to avoid a collision Under no circumstances should the driver awa...

Page 182: ...g sound is intended as a final caution that you have not interceded with your own braking inputs to avoid a potentially dangerous situation Do not wait for the operation of the warning sig nal to inte...

Page 183: ...nic activated If you turn Distronic on you will see the set speed in the multifunction display for about five seconds If Distronic is activated you can see the following dis play in the multifunction...

Page 184: ...d is set Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Setting a higher speed Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 1 page 183 to in crease vehicle speed in increments of 5 mph...

Page 185: ...y tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 4 page 183 Setting to last stored speed Resume function Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 4 page 183 Distronic is...

Page 186: ...Using this time setting and the current speed of your vehicle Distronic calculates and sets the required following distance to the vehi cle ahead The set distance will be shown in the multifunction d...

Page 187: ...n intermittent warning sounds If these warnings are issued you must brake manually to maintain a safe distance and avoid a collision with the vehicle ahead When pressing the brake pedal the warn ing s...

Page 188: ...peed se lected by the driver unless a moving obsta cle proceeding directly ahead of it in the same travel direction is detected e g fol lowing another vehicle ahead of you at a dis tance set by Distro...

Page 189: ...onic system sensor page 259 Turns and bends In turns or bends Distronic may not detect a moving vehicle in front or it may detect one too soon This may cause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly...

Page 190: ...y Dis tronic There will be insufficient distance to the vehicle ahead Active Body Control ABC The ABC system automatically selects the optimum suspension tuning and ride height for your vehicle Suspen...

Page 191: ...atically adjusts its ride height to reduce fuel consumption increase vehicle safety The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered according to the selected level setting and to the vehicle spee...

Page 192: ...urn the vehicle to normal level The message ACTIVE BODY CONTROL VEHICLE RISING appears in the multifunction display The display switches off when the vehi cle is raised Vehicle level when stationary U...

Page 193: ...in 14 mm Parktronic system Parking assist i Pressing the switch twice in quick suc cession will cause the vehicle to imme diately raise or lower according to the starting level The selected vehicle le...

Page 194: ...em deactivates at speeds over 11 mph 18 km h At lower speeds the Parktronic system turns on again The Parktronic system monitors the sur roundings of your vehicle with six sensors in the front bumper...

Page 195: ...h board The warning indicator for the rear area is integrated in the rear trim Each warning indicator is divided into six yellow and two red segments for either side of the vehicle The Parktronic syst...

Page 196: ...er is placed in position P Rear area An intermittent acoustic warning will sound as the first red seg ment lights up and a constant acoustic warning both lasting a maximum of three seconds will sound...

Page 197: ...s and luggage cargo should not ex ceed the vehicle capacity weight indicated on the certification tag which can be found on the left door pillar Warning G Use only roof racks approved by Mercedes Benz...

Page 198: ...ems will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can cause in jury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudde...

Page 199: ...elp avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care when stowing objects in the vehicle Put lug gage or cargo in the trunk if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher th...

Page 200: ...e glove box Portable audio devices can be plugged in here Storage compartment in front of arm rest Opening The compartment contains a cup holder page 202 Lightly touch cover plate 1 The cover opens au...

Page 201: ...Press the buttons 2 together and fold the lid 1 down Closing Close the lid 1 until both buttons 2 of lock engage i The storage compartment can be heat ed or cooled The compartment can get very warm du...

Page 202: ...pens automatically Push button 2 The second cup holder folds out in the direction indicated by the arrow Warning G When not in use keep the cup holder closed while traveling Place only containers that...

Page 203: ...the storage compartment until it engages Close the storage compartment Cup holder in rear seat armrest Warning G When not in use keep the cup holder closed while traveling Place only containers that f...

Page 204: ...up holder onto the left front side of the passenger seat Inserting the auxiliary cup holder 1 Cover Pull up the cover and place it in a storage compartment 2 Insert 3 Auxiliary cup holder Press auxili...

Page 205: ...the auxiliary cup holder Place only containers that fit into the auxiliary cup holder to prevent spills Use lids on open containers and do not fill con tainers to a height where the contents es pecial...

Page 206: ...e parking brake Move the selector lever to position N Now you have more room to remove the insert Push sliding button 1 to the right The ashtray is disengaged and slides out a short way out Remove ins...

Page 207: ...ght up Push in cigarette lighter 1 The lighter will pop out automatically when hot Warning G Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter they are extremely hot Hold the knob only When leav...

Page 208: ...le phone or a citizens band unit should only be used inside the vehicle if they are con nected to an antenna that is installed on the outside of the vehicle The external antenna must be approved by Me...

Page 209: ...elephone while driving a vehicle Only operate the COMAND Cockpit Man agement and Data System 1 if road weather and traffic conditions permit 1 Observe all legal requirements Bear in mind that at a spe...

Page 210: ...d via first call mail By visiting www mbusa com and selecting Tele Aid USA only you will have access to account information remote door unlock profile and more System self check Initially after turnin...

Page 211: ...of the ve hicle determined by the GPS satellite loca tion system vehicle model identification number and color are generated A voice connection between the Response Center and the occupants of the veh...

Page 212: ...The indicator lamp in SOS button 1 will flash until the emergency call is con cluded Wait for a voice connection to the Re sponse Center i Location of the vehicle on a map is only possible if the vehi...

Page 213: ...ifunction display Describe the nature of the need for as sistance The Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehi...

Page 214: ...you For more details concerning the Tele Aid system please visit www mbusa com and use your ID and password sent to you sep arately to learn more USA only i The indicator lamp in the Roadside As sista...

Page 215: ...COMAND system operation will resume See System self check page 210 when the indicator lamp does not light up in red or stays on longer than ap proximately 10 seconds If the indicator lamp in the Info...

Page 216: ...or Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 in the USA or Cus tomer Service at 1 800 387 0100 in Canada i The indicator lamp in the correspond ing button flashes until th...

Page 217: ...e pro vided to law enforcement Garage door opener The built in remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled objects 1 Indicator lamp 2 3 4 Signal transmitter key 5 Hand hel...

Page 218: ...gramming or operating the remote control make sure there is no possibility of anyone being injured by the moving door i Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integrated opener...

Page 219: ...r of the button may vary by garage door opener brand If there is difficulty locating the trans mitting button refer to garage door opener operator s manual Press training button on the garage door ope...

Page 220: ...will flash slowly and then rapidly after several seconds Operating the remote control Turn key in starter switch to position 1 or 2 Select and press the appropriate but ton to activate the remote cont...

Page 221: ...8 cm 5 1 75 in 4 5 cm Your vehicle is equipped with infrared re flecting glass which reduces the amount of radiated heat entering the interior through the windows The infrared reflecting glass also pr...

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Page 223: ...223 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care...

Page 224: ...mum rpm in each gear Avoid accelerating by kick down Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the selector lever Select gear positions 3 2 or 1 only when driving at mo...

Page 225: ...y country Drinking and driving Pedals Power assistance Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combina tions Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affec...

Page 226: ...spected at an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center immedi ately All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center Install only brake pads and bra...

Page 227: ...ed or other than recommended brake fluid is used the braking properties of the vehicle can be degraded to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired This could result in an accident When dr...

Page 228: ...ion P Slowly release brake pedal When parked on an incline turn front wheel towards the road curb Turn the key to starter switch position 0 and remove or press KEYLESS GO start stop button vehicles wi...

Page 229: ...cau tion Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire rating local speed limits should be obeyed Use prudent driv ing speeds appropriate to prevailing condi tions CL 500 and CL 600 An electronic speed lim...

Page 230: ...m under such conditions When the vehicle is in danger of skidding move selector lever to position N Try to keep the vehicle under control by correc tive steering action Road salts and chemicals can ad...

Page 231: ...tor is not de signed to serve as an ice warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose In dicated temperatures just above the freez ing point do not guarantee that the road surface is fre...

Page 232: ...do not forget that your primary re sponsibility is to drive the vehicle safely Only operate the COMAND Cockpit Man agement and Data System radio or tele phone1 if road weather and traffic conditions...

Page 233: ...or details refer to the Service Booklet Warning G As with any vehicle do not idle park or op erate this vehicle in areas where combusti ble materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact...

Page 234: ...ge which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Driving when your engine is badly over heated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine com partment to catch...

Page 235: ...right You will hear when the fuel cap is tight ened Close the fuel filler flap Warning G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious inju ry Whenever you are ar...

Page 236: ...n on coolant page 242 Engine oil level More information on engine oil page 238 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness More infor mation on replacing light bulbs can be found in the Practical...

Page 237: ...ically held open at shoulder height Warning G Do not pull the release lever while the vehi cle is in motion Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow To avoid damage to the windshiel...

Page 238: ...level When checking the oil level the vehicle must be parked on level ground be at normal operating temperature have been stationary for at least five minutes with the engine turned off Warning G If y...

Page 239: ...T TO REACH MAX OIL LEVEL Canada 1 0 LITER ADD 1 5 QTS TO REACH MAX OIL LEVEL Canada 1 5 LITERS ADD 2 0 QTS TO REACH MAX OIL LEVEL Canada 2 0 LITERS If necessary add engine oil For adding oil see page...

Page 240: ...level with the oil dipstick CL 500 CL 55 AMG only The engine oil level can be checked by ei ther oil dipstick 1 or via the multifunction display in the instrument cluster page 239 The amount of engin...

Page 241: ...er neck cap Unscrew the filler neck cap 1 from filler neck Add engine oil as required Be careful not to overfill with oil Be careful not to spill any oil when adding Avoid environmental damage caused...

Page 242: ...ed on level ground and the engine must be cool Warning G In order to avoid any possibly serious burns Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from...

Page 243: ...cap More information on coolant can be found in the Technical data section page 342 Battery Your vehicle s battery is located in the trunk under the right hand wheel well cov er panel page 313 The ba...

Page 244: ...ble container Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water or commercially available pre mixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze depending on ambient temperatures Always use...

Page 245: ...her fluid reservoir More information can be found in the Technical data section page 344 Warning G Washer solvent antifreeze is highly flam mable Do not spill washer solvent antifreeze on hot engine p...

Page 246: ...and correct as required Do not allow your tires to wear down too far Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths under 1 8 in 3 mm When replacing individual tires you should...

Page 247: ...y check your tire pressure at inter vals of no more than 14 days If the tires are warm you should only cor rect the tire pressure if it is too low for cur rent operating conditions A table on the fuel...

Page 248: ...ed for the tire inflation pressure by changing the setting in the control system page 117 i The pressures listed for light loads are minimum values offering high driving comfort Increased inflation pr...

Page 249: ...In this case bring the vehicle to a halt by carefully applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers Warning G Follow recommended inflation pressures Do not overinflate tires Overinflated...

Page 250: ...22 The following message will appear in the multifunction display CHECK CURRENT TIRE PRES Press the button The following message will appear in the multifunction display field TIRE PRES MONITOR ACTIV...

Page 251: ...n front wheels and tread center wear on rear wheels Thoroughly clean the inner side of the wheels after each rotation Check and en sure proper tire inflation pressure It is necessary to activate the t...

Page 252: ...tires is the only way to achieve the maximum ef fectiveness of the ABS and the ESP in win ter operation For safe handling ensure that all mounted winter tires are of the same make and have the same tr...

Page 253: ...e following guidelines when using snow chains Using snow chains is not permissible with all wheel tire combinations Chains should only be used on the rear wheels Follow the manufacturer s mounting ins...

Page 254: ...N XXXXX MILES KM SERVICE A IN XXX DAYS SERVICE A IN X DAY SERVICE A DUE NOW The type of service due is indicated in the multifunction display 9 Minor service A Major service B Clearing the service ind...

Page 255: ...tton J page 22 in the instrument cluster for about four seconds This message appears in the multifunc tion display SERVICE INTERVAL RESET WITH R BUTTON To confirm hold down the reset button until you...

Page 256: ...y of the vehicle A prerequisite for a thor ough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a thorough inspection Dam aged areas need to be re undercoated Your vehicle has been treated at the fact...

Page 257: ...detergent used Mercedes Benz approved Paint Cleaner should be applied if the paint surface shows signs of embedded dirt i e loss of gloss Do not apply any of these products or wax if your vehicle is p...

Page 258: ...inish Due to the width of the vehicle fold in out side mirrors prior to running the vehicle through an automatic car wash to prevent damage to the mirrors In the winter thoroughly remove all traces of...

Page 259: ...rgent such as Mercedes Benz approved Car Shampoo with plenty of water When using a steam cleaner or power washer aim nozzle only briefly from a minimum distance of 4 in 10 cm at sensors 1 To prevent s...

Page 260: ...rgent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution Wipe with a cloth moist ened in lukewarm solution Do not use scouring agents Hard plastic trim items Pour Mercedes Benz approved Inte...

Page 261: ...cy to give off coloring e g when wet etc may cause the upholstery to become permanently dis colored By lining the seats with a proper intermediate cover contact discoloration will be prevented Wipe le...

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Page 263: ...ctical hints What to do if Where will I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery Jump starting Towing the vehicle...

Page 264: ...l ing road weather and traffic conditions Turn the ESP back on page 75 If the ESP cannot be turned back on have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possi ble v The yell...

Page 265: ...on indi cator lamp comes on while driv ing The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off The BAS and the ESP are also switched off see messages in display The brake system is still functioni...

Page 266: ...ident Drive with added caution to the near est authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter Problem Possible cause Suggested solution Warning G In the event that a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined...

Page 267: ...ized Mercedes Benz Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked imm...

Page 268: ...An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics sys tem It allows the accurate identifica tion of system malfunctions through the readout of...

Page 269: ...e system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up with a BabySmartTM child seat properly installed on the front passe...

Page 270: ...e are then stored in the malfunction message memory page 130 On the pages that follow you will find a compilation of all the messages that may appear in the display High priority messages appear on a...

Page 271: ...OW The vehicle is parked on an extremely un even surface Press the vehicle level control button to select raised level 2 page 192 ABC is malfunctioning Stop and press the vehicle level con trol button...

Page 272: ...added caution Wheels may lock during hard brak ing reducing steering capability Have the system checked at an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions...

Page 273: ...ched off too The ABS may still be operational Continue driving with added caution Have the system checked at an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instruction...

Page 274: ...e quires electrical energy and may be operat ing with restricted capability Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is longer Stop immediately and check the poly V...

Page 275: ...he problem i Brake pad thickness must be visually checked by a qualified technician at the intervals specified in the Service Book let Warning G Driving with this message displayed can re sult in an a...

Page 276: ...o do so Search for the card Otherwise the vehicle cannot be central ly locked nor can the engine be started again after it has been stopped KEYLESS GO card is momentarily not rec ognized Change the po...

Page 277: ...ant page 242 If you have to add coolant frequently have the cooling system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter Warning G Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethy...

Page 278: ...hen your engine is badly overheat ed can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine can cause serio...

Page 279: ...o an in operative water pump which may re sult in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed Doing...

Page 280: ...tronic cover in the radiator grille is dirty Clean the Distronic cover in the ra diator grille page 259 Restart the vehicle VISIT WORKSHOP Distronic is malfunctioning or the display is malfunctioning...

Page 281: ...E OIL LEVEL REDUCE OIL LEVEL You have added too much engine oil There is a risk of damaging the engine or the cat alytic converter Have oil siphoned Observe all legal requirements with respect to its...

Page 282: ...vice station where the engine oil should be topped to the full mark on the dipstick with an approved oil Display Possible cause Possible solution ENGINE OIL LEVEL VISIT WORKSHOP The measuring system i...

Page 283: ...ntinue driving with added caution Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions in creases the risk of an accident NOT AVAILABLE SEE OPER MANUAL The...

Page 284: ...lable for SmartKey Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible AUTOM LIGHT ON REMOVE KEY Remove the key from the starter switch SEAT BACKREST RIGHT LOCK The driver seat backrest is no...

Page 285: ...Center as soon as possible TURN OFF LIGHTS Lamps have been turned on although the key in the starter switch is in position 0 Turn off the lights TURN SIG MIRROR L CHECK LIGHT The left turn signal in t...

Page 286: ...mp is malfunc tioning Replace the bulb as soon as possible MARKER LIGHT FR CHECK LIGHT The front right side marker lamp is mal functioning Replace the bulb as soon as possible FR L PARK LAMP CHECK LIG...

Page 287: ...soon as possible LOW BEAM R CHECK LIGHT The right low beam lamp is malfunctioning Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible 3RD BRAKE LIGHT CHECK LIGHT The high mounted brake lamp...

Page 288: ...ON The left tail lamp is malfunctioning A back up bulb is being used Replace the bulb as soon as possible TAIL LIGHT R CHECK LIGHT BACK UP LIGHT ON The right tail lamp is malfunctioning A back up bulb...

Page 289: ...TTON The tire pressure is being checked TIRE PRES MONITOR REACTIVATE The tire inflation pressure monitor is de activated Activate the tire inflation pressure monitor page 248 Display Possible cause Po...

Page 290: ...essure at the next service station TIRE PRES MONITOR VISIT WORKSHOP The tire inflation pressure monitor is mal functioning Have the tire inflation pressure mon itor checked by an authorized Mercedes B...

Page 291: ...avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers Change the wheel page 308 TIRE PRES RF CAUTION TIRE DEFECT The right front tire is rapidly deflating Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrup...

Page 292: ...ange the wheel page 308 TIRE PRES RR CAUTION TIRE DEFECT The right rear tire is rapidly deflating Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers Change the wheel...

Page 293: ...t tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose control of the vehicle Contin ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces sive heat build up and possibly a fire Display Possibl...

Page 294: ...s malfunction ing Have cruise control or Distronic checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center _ ENTRY POSITION DO NOT DRIVE Seat mirrors and steering wheel have not yet moved to their preset drivin...

Page 295: ...heel Lift up the trunk floor cover and engage trunk floor handle in upper edge of trunk You can now remove the tools and ac cessories The vehicle tool kit includes One pair of universal pliers Two ope...

Page 296: ...Turn the luggage bowl 3 clockwise to its stop Place vehicle tool kit tray 2 in luggage bowl 3 Warning G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take up brackets built i...

Page 297: ...e locking tab 1 in direction of ar row and slide the mechanical key out of the housing Unlock the door with the mechanical key To do so push the mechanical key in the lock until it stops and turn it t...

Page 298: ...switch in the center console page 95 Check to see whether the locking knob on the passenger door is still visible If necessary push it down manually Lock the driver s door with the me chanical key Lo...

Page 299: ...ompartment Replacement batteries Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent Remove mechanical key 1 page 297 Insert the mechanical key 1 in side opening and push gray slide 2 The battery compartment is unlatc...

Page 300: ...es as indicated by the and markings in the KEY LESS GO card Replace battery cover 1 Fuel filler flap In an emergency the fuel filler flap can only be opened from the trunk The release knob is located...

Page 301: ...should an electrical malfunc tion occur 1 Lens Pry off lens 1 using a srewdriver Turn the key in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 Remove the crank from the Operator s Manual pouch 2 Crank Insert...

Page 302: ...ee your autho rized Mercedes Benz Center for headlamp adjustment Bulbs Front lamps i Back up bulbs will be brought into use when the following lamps malfunction Turn signal lamps Brake lamps Parking l...

Page 303: ...Front fog lamps High mounted brake lamp Brake lamp Rear side marker Lamp Type 8 High mounted brake lamp LED 9 Brake lamp LED 10 Tail parking and standing lamp P 21 4 W Side marker lamp LED 11 Backup...

Page 304: ...that the base lo cates in the recess on the holder From below press connector 2 with bulb upward onto the reflector Align housing cover 1 and click into place Front turn signal bulb Switch off the li...

Page 305: ...ulb Switch off the lights Carefully slide lamp towards rear Remove front end first Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out Pull bulb out of the bulb socket Insert new bulb in socket Reinstall...

Page 306: ...l out Gently twist bulb counterclockwise and pull out of bulb holder Insert new bulb into the holder and turn it clockwise Reinstall bulb socket The bulb socket should audibly click Replace trim and s...

Page 307: ...iper blade into position paral lel to wiper arm Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the windshield To avoid damage to the hood the wiper arms should only be folded forward when in the vertical posi...

Page 308: ...for temporary use only Use for over a total of 12000 miles 20000 km aggregate of all uses may cause wheel rim failure leading to an acci dent and possible injuries Drive to the nearest Mercedes Benz C...

Page 309: ...ve the wheel bolts ap proximately one full turn with wrench The tube openings are located directly be hind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings Warning G The jack is design...

Page 310: ...he ground Make sure the jack is vertical plumb line Continue to turn the crank until the tire is a maximum of 1 2 in 3 cm from the ground Warning G Insert the jack arm fully into the jack sup port tub...

Page 311: ...damage place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while in stalling first wheel bolt Warning G Always replace wheel bolts that are dam aged or rusted Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts Dama...

Page 312: ...ent bolt and jack back in the vehicle tool kit in the trunk and close the covering lid Replacing jack support tube cover Slide tongue of cover under the upper edge of the tube opening Applying even pr...

Page 313: ...termi nal clamps while the engine is running or the key is in the starter switch Oth erwise the alternator and other elec tronic components could be severely damaged Have the battery checked regularly...

Page 314: ...y with the 10 mm open end wrench from the vehicle tool kit Remove cover 4 from the positive ter minal Disconnect the battery positive lead Removing the battery Remove the screw securing the bat tery R...

Page 315: ...of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling Never invert the terminal connections The battery its filler caps and the vent tube must always be securely...

Page 316: ...lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does i...

Page 317: ...d battery Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at idle speed Connect negative terminals 2 and 4 of the batteries with the jumper cable Clamp cable to charged battery 4 first St...

Page 318: ...sling type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports Do not tow start the vehicle To prevent damage during transport do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts Switc...

Page 319: ...ger be turned in the switch In this case the steering is locked To unlock remove key from starter switch and reinsert If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground always t...

Page 320: ...osition 2 or KEYLESS GO start stop button in position 2 the vehicle doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approx 9 mph 15 km h or more Swi...

Page 321: ...er the trunk floor Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and tighten with lug wrench Reinstalling cover Fit cover and snap into place Rear of vehicle 2 Cover on right side of rear bumper Removing cover...

Page 322: ...e chart The amperages of the fuses are also given there Spare fuses Special fuse extractor Fuse boxes in passenger compartment There are two fuse boxes in the passenger compartment One fuse box is loc...

Page 323: ...a lever Loosen cover 1 from the dashboard us ing lever Using your hands pull cover 1 in the di rection of the arrow and remove Closing Press cover 1 back on Fuse box in the rear passenger compartment...

Page 324: ...Replace cover 1 and press it down by hand Push both slides 2 to the symbol Emergency engine shut down If the engine can no longer be stopped us ing the SmartKey or the KEYLESS GO start stop button th...

Page 325: ...al data Spare parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and Tires Electrical system Main Dimensions Weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc Consumer i...

Page 326: ...rvice More than 300000 different spare parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Mercedes Benz original spare parts are subjected to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically de...

Page 327: ...ranties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and accessori...

Page 328: ...fication Number VIN below right rear passenger seat 3 Engine number engraved on engine 4 VIN visible lower edge of windshield 5 Information label California version Vacuum line routing for emission co...

Page 329: ...s two poly V belts belt one shown in purple belt two shown in black 1 Idler pulley 2 Automatic belt tensioner 3 Power steering pump 4 Air conditioning compressor 5 Crankshaft 6 Coolant pump 7 Generato...

Page 330: ...Stroke 3 31 in 84 00 mm 3 60 in 92 00 mm 3 43 in 87 00 mm Total piston displacement 303 5 cu in 4966 cm3 331 8 cu in 5439 cm3 336 4 cu in 5513 cm3 Compression ratio 10 1 9 1 9 1 Output acc to SAE J 13...

Page 331: ...der load ex hibit dimensional variations and differ ent tire deformation characteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts Damage to the tires or the vehi...

Page 332: ...authorized Mercedes Benz Center 8J x18 H2 or 8 J x18 EH22 2 Must not be used with snow chains Wheel offset 1 81 in 46 mm 1 73 in 44 mm 1 73 in 44 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 245 45 R18 96Y1 All...

Page 333: ...XL 245 45 R18 100Y XL1 Rear axle AMG light alloy rims 9J x 18 EH21 9J x 18 EH21 Wheel offset 1 73 in 44 mm 1 73 in 44 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 265 40 R18 101Y XL1 or 265 40 R18 97Y1 265 40 R18...

Page 334: ...180 A 14 V 180 A Starter motor 12 V 1 7 kW 12 V 1 8 kW 12 V 1 7 kW Battery 12 V 95 Ah 12 V 95 Ah 12 V 95 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F 8 DPP332 NGK PFR 5 R 11 NGK ILFR 6 A NGK NFR 6Q G Electrode gap 0 039 i...

Page 335: ...196 4 in 4989 mm Overall vehicle width 73 1 in 1857 mm 73 1 in 1857 mm 73 1 in 1857 mm Overall vehicle height 55 4 in 1408 mm 55 4 in 1408 mm 55 4 in 1408 mm Wheelbase 113 6 in 2885 mm 113 6 in 2885 m...

Page 336: ...336 Technical data Weights Weights Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg...

Page 337: ...ommended engine oils Automatic transmission CL 500 CL 55 AMG CL 600 9 1 US qt 8 6 l 9 1 US qt 8 6 l 8 1 US qt 7 7 l MB Automatic Transmission Oil1 1 MB part no 001 989 21 03 10 Rear axle 1 7 US qt 1 6...

Page 338: ...ve of CL 600 23 2 US gal 88 0 l 2 9 US gal 11 0 l Premium unleaded gasoline Posted Octane Rating of min 93 average of 98 RON 88 MON Air conditioning system R 134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant...

Page 339: ...s for scheduled oil changes Failure to do so could result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Engine oil additives Do not blend oil additives with engine oil They may be...

Page 340: ...00 and CL 55 AMG and min 93 for CL 600 It is an average of both the Research R octane number and the Motor M oc tane number R M 2 This is also known as the ANTI KNOCK INDEX Unleaded gasoline containin...

Page 341: ...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 depos...

Page 342: ...rosion antifreeze solution or other Mercedes Benz approved products of equal specification see Facto ry Approved Service Products pamphlet are used to renew the coolant concentra tion or bring it back...

Page 343: ...e 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 s...

Page 344: ...freeze depending on ambient tem peratures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water 1 part S to 100 parts water...

Page 345: ...course For ex ample a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 times as well on the gov ernment course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of...

Page 346: ...d 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 Gr...

Page 347: ...mpatible child seats Special restraint system for children The sensor system for the passenger seat prevents deployment of the pas senger side airbag if a BabySmartTM compatible child seat is installe...

Page 348: ...ence cruise control system which helps the driver maintain a pre selected speed If there is no vehicle directly ahead the system operates in the same way as conventional cruise con trol If a slower mo...

Page 349: ...ter engine temperature and fuel gauge KEYLESS GO System for entering and operating the vehicle without the use of a key Kickdown Depressing the accelerator past the point of resistance shifts the tran...

Page 350: ...ive Drives engine components alternator AC compressor etc from the engine Power train Collective term designating all compo nents used to generate and transmit motive power to the drive axles includ i...

Page 351: ...ective 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 inf...

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Page 353: ...art stop button 33 Immobilizer 51 76 Rear window defroster 165 Residual heat 167 Seat heater 103 104 Seat ventilation 102 Tow away alarm 78 Windshield wipers 47 Activating steering wheel gearshift con...

Page 354: ...7 Antilock Brake System see ABS 23 Anti theft alarm system Activating 77 Canceling alarm 77 Deactivating 77 Anti theft systems 76 Anti theft alarm system 77 Anti theft alarm system indicator lamp 25 I...

Page 355: ...Removing 205 B BabySmartTM Airbag deactivation system 65 347 Compatible child seats 65 347 Self test 66 Backrest supports Lumbar region 99 Shoulder region 99 Backup lamps 303 305 Bulbs 303 BAS 73 347...

Page 356: ...tor lamp 269 Lower part 26 Upper part 25 Centigrade Setting temperature units 134 Central locking Automatic 94 From inside 95 Switch 95 Switching on off control system 139 Unlocking from inside 95 Cen...

Page 357: ...ta system COMAND 348 COMAND 348 COMAND see separate operating instruc tions Combination switch 111 High beam flasher 46 111 Turn signals 46 Windshield wipers 47 Consumer information 345 Control and op...

Page 358: ...arm system 77 Automatic climate control 166 Central locking control system 139 Cruise control 177 Defrost 162 Distance warning function 188 Distronic 186 Engine with KEYLESS GO 51 Engine with the key...

Page 359: ...187 Driving hints 188 Fine adjustment 185 Increasing distance 187 Increasing time interval 186 Intermittent signal tone 181 Malfunction indicator lamp 265 Menu 182 Messages in display 280 Resetting st...

Page 360: ...ning device see ETD 63 349 Emission control 233 Ending A call telephone 126 Engine 330 Compartment 237 Message in display 268 Starting 43 Starting with KEYLESS GO 43 Starting with the key 43 Turning o...

Page 361: ...254 349 Fuel 235 Fuel reserve warning lamp 268 Premium unleaded gasoline 235 Reserve warning lamp 23 Fuel consumption statistics After start 129 Since last reset 129 Fuel filler flap 235 Locking 235...

Page 362: ...liner Cleaning 261 Heated steering wheel 208 Height adjustment Head restraints 36 Steering wheel 37 Height adjustments Vehicle level 191 High beam flasher 46 111 High beam headlamps Messages in displa...

Page 363: ...holder 202 Glove box 199 Parcel net 205 Storage compartment in front of armrest 200 201 J Jump starting 316 K Key positions in starter switch 31 Key KEYLESS GO card Changing the batteries 300 Key mec...

Page 364: ...erve 268 Instrument cluster 264 268 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 65 269 Seat belts 266 Service indicator 254 SRS 55 Tow away alarm 78 Turn signals 23 Language Multifunction display 135 Setting 135 LATCH child...

Page 365: ...ce 12 254 Malfunction memory 130 Calling up 130 Displaying 131 Manual headlamp mode 109 Manual operations Fuel filler flap 300 Interior lighting control 113 Locking the vehicle 298 Sliding pop up roof...

Page 366: ...271 ABS 272 BAS 273 283 Brake fluid 275 Brake pads 275 Check engine 268 Coolant 278 Coolant level 277 Distronic 280 Doors 280 Engine 268 Engine oil level 282 Entry position 294 Fuel reserve tank 284...

Page 367: ...123 COMAND see separate operating in structions Garage door opener 220 Integrated remote control 220 Navigation system 127 Radio 122 Radio transmitters 232 Safety 16 Telephone 125 Vehicle outside the...

Page 368: ...justing seat cushion tilt 36 Adjusting seat height 36 Folding forward front seat backrests 100 Front seat head restraints 97 Seat fore and aft adjustment 36 Power train 350 Power washer 257 Power wind...

Page 369: ...ulbs 305 Bulbs 302 Front lamp bulbs 304 License plate lamp bulbs 306 Parking lamp bulbs 305 Rear fog lamp bulb 305 Rear fog lamp bulbs 305 Rear lamp bulbs 303 305 Rear turn signal bulbs 305 Side marke...

Page 370: ...test BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 66 Tele Aid 210 Service Calling up the service indicator 255 Major service Service B 254 Minor service Service A 254 Overdue 254 Types 254 When due 254 Ser...

Page 371: ...tomatic transmission 144 Shoulder support Seat adjustment 99 Side impact airbags 59 Side marker lamps Replacing bulbs 302 303 305 Side windows Automatic closing 170 Automatic opening 170 Cleaning 260...

Page 372: ...42 Station selection Setting 139 Steering column Height adjustment 38 Length adjustment 38 Steering wheel Adjusting 37 Buttons 24 Cleaning 260 Electrical adjustment 37 Heated steering wheel 208 Height...

Page 373: ...212 Messages in display 293 Remote door unlock 216 Roadside Assistance 213 Stolen vehicle tracking services 217 System self check 210 Upgrade signals 215 Tele Aid System 351 Telematics 351 Telephone 2...

Page 374: ...locking with SmartKey 82 Trunk lid emergency release 89 Turn signal lamps Replacing bulbs 302 303 Turn signals 46 Additional in mirrors 302 Cleaning lenses 258 Front bulbs 302 304 Indicator lamps 23 R...

Page 375: ...c and rubber parts 261 Power washer 257 Seat belts 261 Steering wheel 260 Tail lamps 258 Tar stains 257 Turn signals 258 Vehicle washing 258 Window cleaning 260 Wiper blades 259 Vehicle level 191 Chan...

Page 376: ...pers 47 154 Fast wiper speed 47 Intermittent wiping 47 Replacing wiper blades 307 Single wipe 47 Switching on 47 Wiping with windshield washer fluid 47 Winter driving 252 Block heater 253 Snow chains...

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