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Controls in detail

Good visibility

Rear window sunshade*

The switch is located in the upper part of 
the front center console.

1

Rear window sunshade switch

왘

Switch on ignition (

컄

page 34).

왘

Press switch 

1

 briefly to raise the sun-

shade.

왘

Press switch 

1

 briefly to lower the 

sunshade.

Always raise the sunshade fully 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 or lowering procedure can be im-
mediately reversed by pressing switch

1

.

Warning!

G

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

Summary of Contents for 2005 CL-Class

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual CL Class...

Page 2: ...Order No 6515 2178 13 Part No 215 584 35 83 USA Edition A 2005 5WtCs 2155843583...

Page 3: ...CL 500 CL 600 CL 55 AMG CL 65 AMG...

Page 4: ...re and also the safety of you and your passen gers we ask you to make a small invest ment of time Please read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your refer...

Page 5: ...ance 21 Cockpit 22 Instrument cluster 24 Multifunction steering wheel 26 Center console 27 Upper part 27 Lower part 28 Overhead control panel 29 Door control panel 30 Getting started 31 Unlocking 32 U...

Page 6: ...ckrest 117 Seat heating 119 Seat ventilation 121 Memory function 122 Storing positions into memory 123 Recalling positions from memory 123 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position 124 Lighti...

Page 7: ...93 Rear window defroster 194 Deactivating the climate control system 195 Air conditioning 195 Residual heat and ventilation 196 Ventilated storage compartment 196 Rear passenger compartment adjustable...

Page 8: ...lant level 279 Battery 281 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system 282 Tires and wheels 283 Important guidelines 283 Tire care and maintenance 284 Direction of rotation 286 Loading the v...

Page 9: ...oving wiper blades 379 Installing wiper blades 380 Flat tire 381 Preparing the vehicle 381 Mounting the spare wheel 381 Battery 386 Disconnecting the battery 387 Removing the battery 387 Charging and...

Page 10: ...411 Engine oils 413 Engine oil additives 413 Air conditioning refrigerant 413 Brake fluid 414 Premium unleaded gasoline 414 Fuel requirements 414 Gasoline additives 415 Coolants 415 Windshield and hea...

Page 11: ...for 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 part...

Page 12: ...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 is also desc...

Page 13: ...ed 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 t...

Page 14: ...For additional information refer to the Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Pro gram brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio Change of address or ownership If you change your address be sure to se...

Page 15: ...leaded fuels will damage 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 Europ...

Page 16: ...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 be of par...

Page 17: ...p 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 glossary...

Page 18: ...er turn off the engine while driving Warning G Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires wheels for example when running over an obstacle road debris or a pothole may cause serious damage an...

Page 19: ...nter 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 conta...

Page 20: ...ety 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 group of vehi...

Page 21: ...fter a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes with the consent of th...

Page 22: ...20...

Page 23: ...21 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel...

Page 24: ...22 At a glance Cockpit...

Page 25: ...m see separate operat ing instructions 7 Front Parktronic warning indicator for right front area 227 8 Overhead control panel 29 9 Glove box lock 233 a Glove box lid release 233 b Glove box 233 c Cent...

Page 26: ...24 At a glance Instrument cluster...

Page 27: ...ay with Seat belt telltale 331 A High beam headlamp indicator lamp 326 Antilock Brake System ABS indicator lamp 52 7 J Reset button 134 8 Display with Gear selector lever position 167 Program mode 167...

Page 28: ...u or setting the volume Press button up to increase down to decrease 138 3 Telephone Press button s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call to reject an in coming call 147 Item Page 4 Menu syste...

Page 29: ...trol button 222 5 Central locking switch 111 Anti theft alarm system in dicator lamp 85 6 Hazard warning flasher on off switch 130 Item Page 7 Central unlocking switch 111 8 Electronic Stability Pro g...

Page 30: ...or lever for automatic transmission 49 3 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 74 4 Thumbwheel for setting distance in Distronic 217 5 Distance warning func tion on off button 217 6 Program...

Page 31: ...on off 132 3 Right reading lamp on off 132 4 Interior lighting control 131 5 Tilt sliding sunroof 203 6 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid emergency call system telephone and voice control system see...

Page 32: ...eering wheel set tings 122 3 Seat heating 119 Seat ventilation 121 4 Seat adjustment 37 Item Page 5 Exterior mirror adjustment 43 179 6 Switches for opening clos ing front door windows 198 7 Override...

Page 33: ...31 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...

Page 34: ...4 Panic button page 79 Press unlock button on the SmartKey All turn signal lamps flash once The ve hicle unlocks The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is disarmed Get in...

Page 35: ...e outside the vehicle no further than approx 3 feet 1 meter away from the door i Opening a door causes the windows on that side of the car to open slightly They will return to the up position when the...

Page 36: ...ing position Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended i...

Page 37: ...tically KEYLESS GO start stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be located in the vehicle Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P Do not depress the brake pedal I...

Page 38: ...ter starting the engine or comes on while driving refer to Lamps in instrument cluster page 326 For information on starting the engine us ing the KEYLESS GO start stop button see Starting with KEYLESS...

Page 39: ...ou and lock the vehicle Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehicle the power seats can be operated when...

Page 40: ...il your upper legs are lightly supported Seat cushion depth Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 4 until your legs are supported comfortably Seat backrest tilt Press the swit...

Page 41: ...i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi ble i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi ble i The feature below is de...

Page 42: ...aint return to their previous positions i To interrupt the procedure activate the seat adjustment switch page 38 or move the release lever again When moving the seat make sure there are no items in th...

Page 43: ...thorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle The power seats...

Page 44: ...mation see Heated steer ing wheel page 241 Warning G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv ing Adjusting the steering wheel while driv ing could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle W...

Page 45: ...ing effect Do not al low the liquid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or the respiratory sys tem In case it does immediately flush af fected area with water and seek medical help if necessa...

Page 46: ...ng For more information see Folding exteri or rear view mirrors in and out automatically page 181 For information on how to reposition the exterior mirror housing when it was forcibly pushed forward h...

Page 47: ...er 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 likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be...

Page 48: ...properly secured in the child restraint Warning G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous You could slide under the seat bel...

Page 49: ...a seat belt for more than one person at a time Do not fasten a seat belt around a per son and another object at the same time When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children...

Page 50: ...eased For information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey see Turning off with the SmartKey page 59 Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains car...

Page 51: ...e Turning off the en gine with KEYLESS GO page 59 Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described carry out the following steps If you are starting the engine with the SmartKey turn Sm...

Page 52: ...with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake which could result in an acci dent and or...

Page 53: ...n order to avoid damaging the trans mission wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehi cle in motion place the gear selector lever in position R only when the vehicle is s...

Page 54: ...en indicator lamp C in the exterior lamp switch comes on For more information see Exterior lamp switch page 125 High beam The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column Combinati...

Page 55: ...ombination switch up 1 or down 2 The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp L or K flashes in the in strument cluster page 24 The combination switch resets automati cally after major steering wheel...

Page 56: ...termittent wiping interval is depen dent on wetness of windshield After the initial wipe pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor Do not leave windshield wipers in inter mi...

Page 57: ...ill and a front door is opened If anything blocks the windshield wip ers leaves snow etc switch them off immediately For safety reasons turn off the engine by turning the SmartKey to position 0 and wi...

Page 58: ...onger cooling the engine Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and turn off the engine Allow engine and coolant to cool Check the coolant level and add cool ant if necessary page 279 In case of acciden...

Page 59: ...materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re sult...

Page 60: ...en unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake and or move the gear selec tor lever from position P either of which could result in an acc...

Page 61: ...start er switch is now in position 1 With the driver s door opened the starter switch is set to position 0 same as SmartKey removed from starter switch page 34 Press the seat belt release button page...

Page 62: ...page 94 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 Before clo...

Page 63: ...61 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...

Page 64: ...ning the SmartKey or pressing the KEYLESS GO start stop button 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...

Page 65: ...ags temporarily re leases a small amount of dust from the air bags This dust however is neither inju rious to your health nor does it indicate a fire in the vehicle The dust might cause some temporary...

Page 66: ...ySmartTM compatible child seat which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deacti vate the passenger front air bag when it is properly installed Otherwise they will be struc...

Page 67: ...lds and in certain rollovers head pro tection window curtain air bags Only during these events will they provide their supplemental protection The driver and passengers should al ways wear their seat...

Page 68: ...ny modification that could change the effectiveness of the belts Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide ade quate protection Do not...

Page 69: ...r bags The air bags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system s deploy ment thresholds You will then be protect ed by the fastened seat belts The passenger front air bag will only be d...

Page 70: ...The side window curtain air bags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system s deployment threshold The window curtain air bags fill up the area between the A and C pillars see arrows S...

Page 71: ...ehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are properly wearing your seat belt Air bags can only protec...

Page 72: ...enger front air bag side impact air bags head protection window cur tain air bags for side windows ETD seat beltemergencytensioning device and front seat knee bolsters The sys tem is designed to enhan...

Page 73: ...uldn t have the full width of the belt to manage impact forces The twisted belt against your body could cause injuries Pregnant women should also use a lap shoulder belt The lap belt portion should be...

Page 74: ...raint instructions for mounting Then pull the shoulder belt out completely and let it retract During seat belt retraction a ratch eting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retrac...

Page 75: ...re safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat ing positions Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child...

Page 76: ...turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS GO start stop button page 35 once or twice the 58 indicator lamp comes on for approximately six seconds and then g...

Page 77: ...G When using a BabySmartTM compatible child seat on the front passenger seat the passenger front air bag will not deploy only if the 58 indicator lamp remains il luminated Make sure to check the 58 i...

Page 78: ...t must be positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and the top of seat back Make sure the tether strap is not twisted 2 Hook 3 Anchorage ring Securely faste...

Page 79: ...cturer s instructions i The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchor fittings Non LATCH type child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle s seat belt...

Page 80: ...t mounting fittings must be re placed Do not leave children unattended in the ve hicle even if the children are secured in a child restraint system i Operation of the rear windows with the switches lo...

Page 81: ...ul interference and this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s aut...

Page 82: ...ry road surfaces the ABS will re spond even to light brake pressure i In winter operation the maximum ef fectiveness of the ABS BAS and the ESP is only achieved with winter tires M S tires or snow cha...

Page 83: ...ides full brake boost thereby poten tially reducing the braking distance Apply continuous full braking pressure until the emergency braking situation is over The ABS will prevent the wheels from locki...

Page 84: ...gine is running Warning G The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that af forded by the condition of the vehicle bra...

Page 85: ...ped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or danger ous manner which could jeopardize the us er s safety or the safety of others i Distronic is switched off when ESP is activated i The ESP wil...

Page 86: ...he ESP Press ESP switch 1 The ESP warning lamp v in the in strument cluster goes out You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP switched on i When the ESP is switched off and one or more dr...

Page 87: ...r selector lever The immobilizer is deactivated Anti theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens a door the trunk the hood The al...

Page 88: ...ash once to in dicate that the alarm system is deacti vated i If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the by the Tele Aid system page...

Page 89: ...ed when someone attempts to raise the vehicle Arming tow away alarm Lock your vehicle The tow away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds Disarming tow away alarm To prevent triggering th...

Page 90: ...ignition and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Press switch 2 Indicator lamp 1 in the switch comes on briefly Exit and lock your vehicle with the SmartKey or vehicles with KEYLESS GO the loc...

Page 91: ...ng and unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Automatic climate control Power windows Power tilt sliding sunroof Driving syst...

Page 92: ...on locking and un locking see Getting started page 32 and page 60 SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs for...

Page 93: ...owing two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized m...

Page 94: ...m is armed Selective setting If you frequently travel alone you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so that pressing only unlocks the driver s door and the fuel filler flap Press and hold buttons and s...

Page 95: ...atteries in the SmartKey and replace them if nec essary page 371 Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver s door page 367 and the trunk page 368 Use the mechanical key to lock the driver s door pag...

Page 96: ...each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys with KEYLESS GO are a different color to help distinguish each SmartKey wi...

Page 97: ...vice may not cause harmful interference and this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device c...

Page 98: ...th the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be located in the vehicle All doors must be closed The brake pedal must be firmly de pressed Do not depress the accel erator If you ha...

Page 99: ...bal unlocking Grasp the outside door handle All turn signal lamps flash once The locking knob in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is disarmed The vehicle will lock again automatically and...

Page 100: ...nti theft alarm system is dis armed Global locking Press lock button at outside door han dle page 60 All turn signal lamps flash three times The locking knobs in the doors move down The anti theft ala...

Page 101: ...ontact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If battery check lamp 5 does not come on briefly during check the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO battery is discharged Replace the battery page 371 You can obtain t...

Page 102: ...o your car insurance com pany Have the mechanical lock replaced if necessary Your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replace ment Opening the doors from the inside You c...

Page 103: ...e alarm do one of the fol lowing Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch Press button or on the SmartKey In vehicles with KEYLESS GO Grasp the outside door handle The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must b...

Page 104: ...nk lid opening closing system The trunk lid opening height can be limited when transporting goods on a roof rack e g presence of an MB sport luggage con tainer When activated the trunk lid opens to ap...

Page 105: ...i You can also close the trunk by hand page 104 Warning G Maintain sight of trunk area while operating door mounted switch Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of b...

Page 106: ...from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsu pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an...

Page 107: ...d page 104 Warning G Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being in jured To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk op...

Page 108: ...hat has been piled too high the closing procedure is stopped and the trunk reopens slightly Warning G Only drive with the trunk closed as among other dangers such as visibility blockage exhaust fumes...

Page 109: ...especially careful when small children are around To stop the closing procedure do one of the following press trunk lid closing switch 1 press the button on the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO press the rem...

Page 110: ...dure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being in jured To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk Be especially car...

Page 111: ...trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion i The emergency release button does not open the trunk lid if the vehicle bat tery is discharged or disconnected i If the emergency release butto...

Page 112: ...te the automatic locking using the control system page 162 Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the door or trunk opening when closing a door or the tr...

Page 113: ...s Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you take the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO with you and lock the vehicle Do...

Page 114: ...r switch or open the driver s door with the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS GO start stop button page 35 in position 1 Warning G You must make sure no one can become trapped...

Page 115: ...upward when the easy entry exit feature is activated If the current seat position falls into a factory set position range and the sys tem recognizes the current seat posi tion to be rearward enough fo...

Page 116: ...d hold for about five seconds Push the head restraint down until it engages Adjust head restraint to desired posi tion page 38 Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head re...

Page 117: ...riefly The rear head restraints will fold back ward Placing head restraints upright Pull the rear head restraint upright until it locks into position i The rear head restraints cannot be re moved Warn...

Page 118: ...onsole 1 Fold rear head restraint up 2 Fold rear head restraint down Switch on ignition page 34 Push upper half 1 of switch The rear power head restraints will fold upright Push lower half 2 of switch...

Page 119: ...has inflatable air cushions built into the seat backrest to provide additional lumbar and side sup port The seat backrest cushion height and cur vature can be continuously varied with switches on the...

Page 120: ...ction PULSE You can reduce muscle tension during long trips by periodically using the massage function Press button 3 The indicator lamp on button 3 comes on The air cushions in the lumbar re gion inf...

Page 121: ...switch come on Switching off rapid seat heating Press switch 2 again i The seat heating will be automatically switched off after approximately 30 minutes i The system switches over to normal heating m...

Page 122: ...witching off rapid seat heating Press switch 1 twice Level off No indicator lamp on 1 One indicator lamp on 2 Two indicator lamps on i The seat heating will be automatically switched off after approxi...

Page 123: ...ssing switch 1 until the desired seat ventilation level is reached Switching off seat ventilation Press switch 1 repeatedly until all in dicator lamps go out Level 3 Three indicator lamps on 2 Two ind...

Page 124: ...seat 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...

Page 125: ...mory button 2 and push one of the position buttons 1 within three seconds All the settings are stored with the se lected position Recalling positions from memory Press and hold one of the position but...

Page 126: ...r button 2 Adjustment button M Memory button Stop the vehicle Switch on ignition page 34 Press button 1 The passenger side exterior rear view mirror is selected Adjust the passenger side exterior rear...

Page 127: ...ps tail lamps license plate lamps instrument panel lamps B Low beam headlamps or high beam headlamps when the combi nation switch is pushed forward and parking lamps Standing lamps right turn left one...

Page 128: ...tem senses bright am bient light for example light from oncoming traffic the headlamps will not be automatically switched on under foggy conditions To minimize risk to you and to others acti vate head...

Page 129: ...nt mode When the engine is running and you shift from a driving position to position N or P the low beam headlamps will switch off with a three minute delay When the engine is running and you turn the...

Page 130: ...n the exterior lamp switch to first stop The rear fog lamps are switched off The green indicator lamp in the lamp switch goes out page 125 The front fog lamps remain lit Warning G In low ambient light...

Page 131: ...B or to U page 125 Push the combination switch in direc tion of arrow 1 to switch on the high beam The high beam indicator A on the instrument cluster comes on page 24 Pull the combination switch in...

Page 132: ...Switching on the hazard warning flasher Press hazard warning flasher switch All turn signals will flash Switching off the hazard warning flasher Press hazard warning flasher switch again i With the h...

Page 133: ...pen the trunk The interior lighting switches off automati cally following an adjustable time delay For more information see Setting interior lighting delayed shut off page 161 Deactivating Press the s...

Page 134: ...compartment lighting switch es on Press switch 2 on the symbol again The rear compartment lighting switch es off Reading lamps The reading lamps are located in the over head control panel Press readin...

Page 135: ...and the automatic control is activated The door entry lamps switch off when the corresponding door is closed Trunk lighting The trunk lighting switches on if the trunk lid is opened If you leave the...

Page 136: ...ination 1 Knob for adjusting instrument cluster illumination Use knob 1 to adjust the illumination brightness for the instrument cluster Press knob 1 The knob will pop out To brighten illumination Tur...

Page 137: ...ot displayed press the or button on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the trip odometer appears page 137 Press and hold reset button J in the instrument cluster page 134 until the trip...

Page 138: ...the displayed temper ature can only be verified by comparison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor not by comparison to external displays e g bank signs etc When moving the vehicle into colder a...

Page 139: ...more The control system relays information 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 Engli...

Page 140: ...d 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 up to increase down to decr...

Page 141: ...gs for 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 on...

Page 142: ...140 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 143: ...station Load phone book Activate route guid ance Call up set tings Fuel consump tion statistics after start Call up vehicle mal function warning and system status messagesstoredin memory Reset to fac...

Page 144: ...udio equipment is currently turned on the message AUDIO OFF is shown in the multifunction display The following functions are available i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitat...

Page 145: ...Press button or repeatedly until you see the currently tuned sta tion in the multifunction display 1 SAT mode and preset number 2 Channel name or number Press button k or j repeatedly until the desir...

Page 146: ...t track Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired track is selected Select MP3 CD track Turn on COMAND and select MP3 CD Refer to separate COMAND operating instructions Press button or repeated...

Page 147: ...l CDs Using copied CDs may create problems during playback Clean CDs from time to time with a com mercially available cleaning cloth No sol vents anti static sprays etc should be used for cleaning Rep...

Page 148: ...ay 4 CD magazine Remove the magazine and completely pull out the CD tray Place the CD in the recess of the tray label side up Push the tray into the magazine in the direction shown by the arrow Push t...

Page 149: ...can op erate it using the control system Warning G A driver s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others w...

Page 150: ...u in the mul tifunction display Press button j or k The control system reads the phone book which is stored in the telephone The transmission depends on the num ber of entries in the phone book and ca...

Page 151: ...the first number in the redial memory Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the multifunction display Press button s The control system dials the selected phone number NAVI...

Page 152: ...te Distronic Press button or repeatedly until you see one of the following two pictures in the multifunction display Distronic deactivated When Distronic is deactivated you will see the standard displ...

Page 153: ...e previ ous journey in the consumption statis tics When you restart the engine the AFTER START display flashes for a distance of approximately 1 25 miles two kilometers or a duration of two minutes Du...

Page 154: ...g fuel consumption statistics Press button or repeatedly until you see the first function of the trip computer menu Press button j or k repeatedly until you see the reading that you want to reset in t...

Page 155: ...and warning messages page 335 Should the vehicle s system record any conditions while driving the number of messages will reappear in the multifunc tion display when the SmartKey in the starter switc...

Page 156: ...Press the reset button J page 134 for approximately three seconds In the multifunction display you will see the request to press the reset button J again to confirm Press the reset button J again The...

Page 157: ...ithin 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 each submenu you can reset all the functi...

Page 158: ...ct temperature display mode Set daytime running lamp mode USA only Set automatic locking Set key dependency Select multifunction display mode Set locator lighting Limiting opening height of trunk lid...

Page 159: ...tion display TEMP INDICATOR The selection marker is on the current setting Press or to set the temper ature unit to degrees Celsius C or de grees Fahrenheit F Selecting speedometer display mode Move t...

Page 160: ...it for the tire inflation pressure display Move the selection marker with the or button to the INST CLUS submenu Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the multi function display...

Page 161: ...and the exterior lamp switch at position 0 the following lamps will come on automat ically when the engine is turned on Parking lamps and low beam head lamps License plate lamps in low ambient light c...

Page 162: ...essage in the multi function display LOCATOR LIGHTING The selection marker is on the current setting Press or to select the de sired setting The locator lighting will be switched ON or OFF Setting nig...

Page 163: ...0 SEC 45 SEC or 60 SEC the delayed switch off fea ture is activated You can temporarily deactivate the de layed switch off feature Before leaving the vehicle turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to...

Page 164: ...e VEHICLE submenu to make general vehicle settings The follow ing functions are available Setting automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking With the a...

Page 165: ...the CONVENIENCE sub menu to change the settings for a number of convenience features The following functions are available Setting key dependency Use this function to set whether the mem ory settings...

Page 166: ...can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver s seat when the easy en try exit feature is activated To cancel seat steering wheel movement do one of the following Press seat a...

Page 167: ...u see this message in the multi function display MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING The selection marker is on the current setting Press or to switch function ON or OFF Setting fold in function for exterior...

Page 168: ...the operating conditions change the automatic transmission reacts by adjusting its shift program Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission The automatic transmission selects indi vidual gears autom...

Page 169: ...your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the eng...

Page 170: ...r range of the transmission Canceling gear range limit Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D direction until D reappears in the tachometer display The transmission will shift from the curren...

Page 171: ...The transmission shifts through sixth gear only applies to vehicles with 7 speed automatic transmission only The transmission shifts through fifth gear only applies to vehicles with 7 speed automatic...

Page 172: ...ly be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P With the SmartKey removed the gear selector lever is locked in position P Reverse gear Place gear selector lever in pos...

Page 173: ...ake in addition to shifting to position P page 50 When parked on an incline turn the front wheels towards the road curb Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass hay...

Page 174: ...appears in the tachometer display Select C for comfort driving The vehicle starts out in second gear both forward and reverse for gentler starts This does not apply if full throttle is applied or gear...

Page 175: ...ssion shifts up again Stopping When you stop briefly e g at traffic lights Leave the transmission in gear Hold the vehicle with the brake When you stop longer with the engine idling or on an uphill gr...

Page 176: ...Right button upshift i To avoid overrevving the engine when downshifting with steering wheel gearshift buttons the transmission will not shift to a lower gear if the engine s max speed would be exceed...

Page 177: ...ange of the transmission when you are driving in the automatic program mode C or S i You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift buttons when the gear selector lever is in position P N or R The...

Page 178: ...ess program mode selector switch 1 repeatedly until the M for the manual program mode M appears in the tachometer display The transmission switches to the manual program mode M Automatic shifting is s...

Page 179: ...an also be used for maximum acceleration when driving in the manual program mode M Press the accelerator past the point of resistance The transmission shifts to a lower gear Shift up once the desired...

Page 180: ...y operation Limp Home Mode If vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no longer shifts the trans mission is most likely operating in limp home emergency operation mode In this mode only secon...

Page 181: ...reservoir see Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system page 282 Rear view mirrors For information on setting the rear view mirrors see Mirrors page 43 Auto dimming rear view mirror The r...

Page 182: ...n the interior rear view mirror The interior rear 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 c...

Page 183: ...e control system is activated page 165 The exterior rear view mirrors automatically fold in as soon as the ve hicle is locked from the outside The exterior rear view mirrors automatically fold out as...

Page 184: ...l it snaps back into place If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed rearward hit from the front press button 2 to fold mir rors in then press button 1 to fold mirrors out Do not forc...

Page 185: ...ing sun visor 2 down Glare from the front and sides Swing sun visor 2 down Disengage sun visor 2 from mounting 1 Pivot sun visor to the side Warning G Do not use the vanity mirror while driving Keep t...

Page 186: ...rning 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 or lowering procedure can be im mediately rev...

Page 187: ...ways keep sufficient distance between un protected parts of the body and the footwell air vents If necessary change the air flow using the air distribution controls to direct the air away from the fo...

Page 188: ...186 Controls in detail Automatic climate control...

Page 189: ...air vent c 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...

Page 190: ...Air distribution left d Activated charcoal filter 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 v...

Page 191: ...r vents The thumbwheel 4 is located between the center air vents page 185 Automatic temperature control Turn thumbwheel 4 to A The indicator lamp above the thumb wheel comes on The temperature is auto...

Page 192: ...inside Press button to switch on the air conditioning page 188 The indicator lamp in the button goes out Press button to switch off the air recirculation page 188 The indicator lamp on the button goe...

Page 193: ...rrent level Maximum cooling MAXCOOL If the left and right air distribution controls as well as the air volume control are set to U and there is a high need for cool ing the display AUTO MAXCOOL appear...

Page 194: ...possibility of anyone being harmed 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...

Page 195: ...button e page 188 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating Press button e page 188 The indicator lamp on the button goes out i If you keep button pressed the side windows and the slidin...

Page 196: ...cally deactivated after approximately 6 to 17 minutes of opera tion depending on the outside tempera ture Activating Press button F page 188 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating Pres...

Page 197: ...tion of the automatic climate control system The air in the vehi cle will then no longer be cooled or dehu midified Press button page 188 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Activating Moist air...

Page 198: ...drops Ventilated storage compartment Depending on vehicle model and configu ration your vehicle is equipped with a stor age compartment under the front armrest page 234 which can be ventilated when t...

Page 199: ...table 2 Right center air vent adjustable 3 Thumbwheel for center air vents with adjustable booster blower To open center air vents and to adjust the booster blower Turn thumbwheel 3 Do not obstruct th...

Page 200: ...int and released by pressing the re spective switch The closing of the rear side windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch The door windows are equipped with the ex press close and aut...

Page 201: ...cause an accident and or serious personal injury i You can also open or close the win dows using the SmartKey see Sum mer opening feature page 201 and Convenience closing feature page 201 You can clos...

Page 202: ...4 at the symbol j until the windows are completely closed Hold on to switches 1 to 4 for ap proximately one second The power windows are synchronized Warning G Driver s door only If within five second...

Page 203: ...he windows and tilt sliding sunroof have reached the desired position Release button to interrupt pro cedure Convenience closing feature When you lock the vehicle you can close the windows and tilt sl...

Page 204: ...procedure Warning G When closing the windows and the tilt slid ing sunroof make sure that there is no dan ger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure If potential danger exists proceed as fol...

Page 205: ...ning G When closing the tilt sliding sunroof make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure The closing procedure of the tilt sliding sun roof can be immediately hal...

Page 206: ...n the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment can cause an accident and or serious personal injury To avoid damaging the seals do not transport any objects...

Page 207: ...pproximately one second Check the Express open feature page 204 If the tilt sliding sunroof opens com pletely the sunroof is synchronized Otherwise repeat the above steps i The selecting a tilt slidin...

Page 208: ...of the cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left hand side of the steering column page 22 Warning G Cruise control is a convenience system de signed to assist t...

Page 209: ...icle maximum speed are illuminated Canceling cruise control There are several ways to cancel cruise control Step on the brake pedal Cruise control is canceled The last speed set is stored for later us...

Page 210: ...he cruise control resumes the last set speed Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal The selected speed appears in the multi function display for approximately five sec onds and the corresponding...

Page 211: ...g and oth er driving 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 eff...

Page 212: ...n snow or sleet Warning G Close attention to road and traffic condi tions is imperative at all times regardless of whether or not Distronic is activated Use of Distronic can be dangerous on wind ing r...

Page 213: ...calculates that there is a dan ger of collision page 217 The distance warning lamp l in the instrument cluster comes on An intermittent warning sounds Immediately brake the vehicle to avoid a collisio...

Page 214: ...ound 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 interce...

Page 215: ...5 Your vehicle Distronic activated If you turn Distronic on you will see the set speed in the multifunction display for about five seconds You then see the fol lowing display in the multifunction disp...

Page 216: ...ctivated and the current speed is set Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Setting a higher speed Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di rection of arrow 1 page 213 to de crease vehicle spe...

Page 217: ...y tip the cruise control lever in di rection of arrow 4 page 213 Setting to last stored speed Resume function Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di rection of arrow 4 page 213 Distronic is set to...

Page 218: ...me set ting between 1 0 and 2 0 seconds 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 distan...

Page 219: ...to the vehicle ahead Turn thumbwheel 2 towards Distance warning function When Distronic is deactivated this func tion will continue to warn you when recog nizing a stationary obstacle or a slower vehi...

Page 220: ...e brakes and navigate around a pos sible obstacle However do not drive by re lying on the distance warning function as this will result in an emergency braking ap plication Especially depending on roa...

Page 221: ...r it may detect one too soon This may cause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly Distronic regulates only the distance be tween your vehicle and those directly ahead of it but does not register...

Page 222: ...ffi cient distance to the vehicle ahead Lane changing Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes There will be insufficient distance to the lane changing vehicle Narrow vehicles Because...

Page 223: ...ABC button The selected suspension style is stored in memory even after the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch The ABC button with the indicator lamps is located on the upper part of the fro...

Page 224: ...s re duced by up to approximately 0 95 in 24 mm With decreasing speed the ride height is again raised to the selected vehicle level Select the level 1 and 2 settings only when required by current driv...

Page 225: ...ill return the vehicle to normal level The message ACTIVE BODY CONTROL VEHICLE RISING appears in the multifunction display The display switches off when the vehi cle is raised Vehicle level when stati...

Page 226: ...60 km h lowered pro gressively by approximately 0 55 in 14 mm Raised level 2 see table Speed dependent lowering of vehicle chas sis approximate values between 0 mph 0 km h and 18 mph 30 km h raised by...

Page 227: ...the rear bumper 1 Sensors in the front bumper Warning G Parktronic is a supplemental system It is not intended to nor does it replace the need for extreme care The responsibility during parking and o...

Page 228: ...approx 40 in 100 cm Corners approx 24 in 60 cm Center approx 48 in 120 cm Corners approx 32 in 80 cm During parking maneuvers pay special attention to objects located above or below the height of the...

Page 229: ...ed above the left air vents and center air vents in the dash board The warning indicator for the rear area is integrated in the rear trim 1 Left side of the vehicle 1 Right side of the vehicle Each wa...

Page 230: ...ermittent acoustic warning will sound as the first red dis tance segment illuminates and a con stant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of two seconds will sound for the second red distance segment Th...

Page 231: ...zed Mercedes Benz Cen ter as soon as possible If only the red distance segments illumi nate and no acoustic warning sounds the Parktronic system sensors are dirty or there is an interference from othe...

Page 232: ...rer s instructions for installation Warning G Use only roof racks approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle Follow manu facturer s installation instructions Load...

Page 233: ...fasten items being carried as secure ly as possible In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can cause in jury to vehicle occupa...

Page 234: ...irror appear in normal size or larger depending on the posi tion of the mirror Document holder You can use the plastic tab of the docu ment holder 3 to hold admission tickets parking passes or similar...

Page 235: ...n 1 Opening the glove box Press button 3 The glove box lid opens downward Closing the glove box Push lid up to close Warning G To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exer...

Page 236: ...The compartment contains a cup holder page 236 Lightly touch cover plate 1 The cover opens automatically Closing Lightly push the cover plate 1 up until it engages in lock Storage compartment below t...

Page 237: ...ng Slide cover 1 forward i The storage compartment can be heat ed or cooled The compartment can get very warm due to its confined space When storing heat sensitive objects in the compart ment close th...

Page 238: ...n vehicle occupants only use containers that fit into the cup holder Use lids on open con tainers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents especially hot liquids could spill during br...

Page 239: ...r folds out in the direction indicated by the arrow Folding in cup holder 3 Fold in the second cup holder Press the second cup holder in the di rection of arrow 3 until it engages 4 Release button Pre...

Page 240: ...ntainers to a height where the contents especially hot liquids could spill during braking vehicle maneu vers or in an accident When not in use keep the cup holder closed An open cup holder may cause i...

Page 241: ...vement by set ting the parking brake Move the gear 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...

Page 242: ...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 leaving the vehicle always remove the Smar...

Page 243: ...ing on 2 Indicator lamp 3 Switching off Switching on Switch on ignition page 34 All the lamps in the instrument cluster should come on Turn switch at the tip of stalk in direc tion of arrow 1 The stee...

Page 244: ...an external antenna from inside the vehicle while the engine is running Doing so could lead to a malfunc tion of the vehicle s electronic system pos sibly resulting in an accident and or serious perso...

Page 245: ...a user ID and password via first call mail By visiting www mbusa com and selecting Tele Aid USA only you will have access to account information remote door un lock and more The initial activation of...

Page 246: ...udio system is muted When the con nection is established the message CALL CONNECTED appears in the multifunction display All information relevant to the emergency such as the location of the ve hicle...

Page 247: ...ponse Center Initiating an emergency call manually 1 SOS button 2 Cover Briefly press on cover 2 The cover will open Press SOS button 1 briefly The indicator lamp in SOS button 1 will flash until the...

Page 248: ...ished the message CALL CONNECTED appears in the multifunction display The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number model color and lo cation subject to availabil...

Page 249: ...essage INFO CALL CONNECTED appears in the multifunction display The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number model color and location subject to availability of...

Page 250: ...e button See System self check page 244 when the indicator lamp does not come on in red or stays on longer than ap proximately ten seconds If the indicator lamp in the Information button is illuminate...

Page 251: ...dside Assistance and Information calls which can also be terminated by pressing button t on the multifunction steering wheel or the respective button for ending a telephone call on the COMAND head uni...

Page 252: ...ort Pass this number on to the Mercedes Benz Response Center along with your password issued to you when you subscribed to the service The Response Center will then attempt to covertly contact the veh...

Page 253: ...hicle equipment Warning G Before programming the integrated remote control to a garage door opener or gate op erator make sure people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent po tential...

Page 254: ...ng two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modi...

Page 255: ...device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 in 5 cm to 12 cm away from the sur face of the integrated remote control located on the interior rear view mirror keeping the indicator lamp 1 in view Ste...

Page 256: ...t button If there is dif ficulty locating the transmitting button refer to the garage door opener opera tor s manual Step 9 Press training button on the garage door opener motor head unit The training...

Page 257: ...the inte grated signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 while you press and re press cycle your hand held remote con trol transmitter 6 every two seconds until the frequency signal has been learned Upon s...

Page 258: ...Infrared reflecting windshield 1 Mounting location for electronic toll collection devices infrared transpar ent 2 Infrared transparent area pass through for electronic signals 3 31 5 in 80 cm 4 19 0 i...

Page 259: ...257 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care...

Page 260: ...low the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever Select positions 3 2 or 1 only when driving at moderate speeds for hill driving Select C as the preferred shift program p...

Page 261: ...ld weather in stop and go traffic on short trips and in hilly area Drinking and driving Pedals Power assistance Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combin...

Page 262: ...ly Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Only instal...

Page 263: ...ke pads are installed or other than recommended brake fluid is used the braking properties of the vehicle can be degraded to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired This could result in...

Page 264: ...s vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire To reduce the...

Page 265: ...ble damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flash ers carefully slow down and drive with cau tion to an area which is a safe distance from the road Inspect the tires...

Page 266: ...ow or ice Exercise ap propriate caution Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire rating local speed limits should be obeyed Use prudent driv ing speeds appropriate to prevailing condi tions Warning G...

Page 267: ...speed rating of 186 mph 300 km h An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 155 mph 250 km h Winter driving instructions The most important rule for slippery or icy r...

Page 268: ...terior resulting in unconsciousness and death To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation open a window slightly on the side of the ve hicle not facing the wind Warning G The outside temperature indica...

Page 269: ...possible In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in t...

Page 270: ...ments to the engine should therefore be carried out only by qualified Mercedes Benz Center authorized techni cians Engine adjustments should not be altered in any way Moreover the specified service jo...

Page 271: ...ine in confined areas such as a garage which are not properly ventilated If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving have the cause determined and corrected immediately...

Page 272: ...removed from starter switch Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at the point indicated by the arrow The fuel filler flap springs open Turn the fuel cap to the left and hold on to it until possible pr...

Page 273: ...cause the gas to spray back out when removing the fuel pump noz zle which could cause personal injury i Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 average of 96 RON 8...

Page 274: ...e 274 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For more information on replacing light bulbs see Replacing bulbs page 373 For more information see Exterior lamp switch page 125 Tire inflation p...

Page 275: ...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 windshield wip e...

Page 276: ...artment or if the coolant tem perature gauge indicates that the engine is overheated do not open the hood Move away from vehicle and do not open the hood until the engine has cooled down If neces sary...

Page 277: ...d display page 142 should appear in the multifunction display Press button k or j on the steering wheel until the following mes sage is seen in the multifunction dis play ENGINE OIL LEVEL MEASURING NO...

Page 278: ...If the engine is not at operating temper ature yet you must wait 30 minutes be fore checking oil If there is excess engine oil with the engine at normal operating temperature the fol lowing message wi...

Page 279: ...ximately three seconds to obtain accurate reading Oil dipstick The oil level is correct when it is between the lower min and upper max mark of the oil dipstick If necessary add engine oil For adding e...

Page 280: ...of ap proved engine oils and oil filters refer to the Factory Approved Service Prod ucts pamphlet in your vehicle literature portfolio or contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Using engine oils a...

Page 281: ...ce transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions have an authorized Mercedes Benz Center check the automatic transmission Active Body Control ABC fluid level Regular fluid level check is not r...

Page 282: ...n opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system or if the coolant temperature gauge indi cates that the coolant is overheated Do not remove pressure cap o...

Page 283: ...period of time consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center about steps you need to observe Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is...

Page 284: ...with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water or commercially available premixed wind shield washer solvent antifreeze de pending on ambient temperatures Always use washer solvent antifreeze where...

Page 285: ...tion pressure loss and damage to the tire beads If vehicle is heavily loaded check tire inflation pressure and correct as required Do not allow your tires to wear down too far Adhesion properties on w...

Page 286: ...conditions Make sure you also inspect the spare tire periodically for condition and inflation Spare tires will age and become worn over time even if never used and thus should be inspected and replace...

Page 287: ...rs as a solid band across the tread Storing tires Cleaning tires Warning G Although the applicable federal motor safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the tread wear indicators TWI become visibl...

Page 288: ...e proper size and recommended tire inflation pressures for the original equipment tires on your vehicle The Certification label also found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weigh...

Page 289: ...the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs on this placard The combined weight of all occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue load if app...

Page 290: ...the weight listed next to vehicle capacity weight Seating capacity The seating capacity gives you important information on the number of occupants that can be in the vehicle Observe front and rear se...

Page 291: ...unt of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity i...

Page 292: ...Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit or vehicle capacity weight from plac ard minus combined weight of all occupants 1 1500 lbs 5 front 2...

Page 293: ...Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The to tal allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear To assure that your vehicle does not ex ceed the maximum permissible weight limits GVWR an...

Page 294: ...n tire inflation pressure page 293 Placard Example A 1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures Placard Example A lists the recommend ed cold tire inflation...

Page 295: ...e excessive heat can build up and result in sudden tire failure Be sure to readjust the tire inflation pressure for normal driving speeds You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the...

Page 296: ...cap from the valve on one tire Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve Read tire inflation pressure on tire gauge and check against the recom mended tire inflation pressure on the placard on the driv...

Page 297: ...the vehicle s control system can occur The readings issued by the control system are more pre cise i You can select the unit of measure Bar Psi used for the tire inflation pressure by changing the set...

Page 298: ...his case bring the vehicle to a halt by carefully applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers i Operating radio transmission equip ment e g wireless headsets two way radios in or near t...

Page 299: ...DRIVING A FEW MINUTES Press the reset button J on the in strument cluster page 134 The following message will appear in the multifunction display MONITOR CURRENT TIRE PRESSURES Press the button The fo...

Page 300: ...ly affect handling characteristics Overinflated tire inflation pressure Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling characteristics cause uneven tire wear be more prone to damage from road hazard...

Page 301: ...rer 6 Tire ply material page 308 7 Tire size designation load and speed rating page 299 8 Load identification page 303 9 Tire name Tire size designation load and speed rating 1 Tire width 2 Aspect rat...

Page 302: ...s expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width Tire code The tire code 3 page 299 indicates the tire construction type The R stands for radial tir...

Page 303: ...t or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard located on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result...

Page 304: ...by the speed symbol in the service description Example 245 40 ZR18 97Y In this example 97Y is the service description The letter Y designates the speed rating and the speed capabil ity of the tire is...

Page 305: ...Extra Load designates an extra load or reinforced tire Light Load designates a light load tire C D E designates load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Ind...

Page 306: ...re 1 DOT 2 Manufacturer s identification mark 3 Tire size 4 Tire type code at the option of the tire manufacturer 5 Date of manufacture DOT Department of Transportation A tire branding symbol 1 page 3...

Page 307: ...imum tire load 1 Maximum tire load rating The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support For more information on tire load rating page 300 For information on calculating...

Page 308: ...s is specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Never exceed the max tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate...

Page 309: ...lative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in...

Page 310: ...the Federal Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Tire ply material 1 Plies in sidew...

Page 311: ...e rim Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than one mile 1 6 km Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle...

Page 312: ...r normal driving conditions Normal occupant weight The number of occupants the vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kilograms 150 lbs Occupant distribution The distribution of occupants in a v...

Page 313: ...art of tire designation indicates the speed range for which a tire is approved Traction Force exerted by the vehicle on the road via the tires The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire t...

Page 314: ...000 to 6000 miles 5000 to 10000 km or sooner if neces sary according to the degree of tire wear The same rotation spinning direction must be maintained page 286 Rotate tires before the characteristic...

Page 315: ...d conditions prevail Use of winter tires is the only way to achieve the maximum effectiveness of the ABS and ESP in winter operation For safe handling make sure that all mounted winter tires are of th...

Page 316: ...that are approved by Mercedes Benz Your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location Always check local and st...

Page 317: ...r in the multifunction display while you are driving or when you switch on the ignition example service A A SERVICE IN XXXXX MILES KM A SERVICE IN XXX DAYS A SERVICE IN X DAY A SERVICE DUE NOW The typ...

Page 318: ...you can have the maintenance service indicator re set The automotive maintenance facility carrying out the maintenance service will find the information for resetting the main tenance service indicato...

Page 319: ...on You should check your vehicle from time to time for stone chipping or other damage Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underbody of...

Page 320: ...emover is recommended Paintwork painted body components Mercedes Benz approved Paint Care should be applied when water drops on the paint surface do not bead up normally every three to five months dep...

Page 321: ...ly dry with a chamois Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish Due to the width of the vehicle fold in ex terior rear view mirrors prior to running the vehicle through an automatic car wash t...

Page 322: ...Car Sham poo with plenty of water and a soft non scratchy cloth When using a steam cleaner or power washer aim nozzle only briefly from a min imum distance of 12 in 30 cm at sensors 1 Do not apply st...

Page 323: ...onto the windshield before turning the SmartKey in the starter switch Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack t...

Page 324: ...lder Use a gentle dishwashing detergent 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 item...

Page 325: ...become wet Nubuck leather upholstery CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG The nubuck leather upholstery is treated with a protective coating Wipe nubuck leather upholstery with damp microfiber cloth to remove dus...

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Page 327: ...hat to do if Where will I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery Jump starting Tow...

Page 328: ...f the ABS control unit is malfunctioning other systems such as Parktronic Distronic and the automatic transmission may also be malfunctioning Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during...

Page 329: ...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 330: ...gency opera tion mode Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop...

Page 331: ...he fuel system The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky Check the fuel cap page 270 If it is not closed properly Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly Have the fue...

Page 332: ...ning system has recog nized a stationary obstacle on your probable line of travel Apply the brakes immediately Carefully observe the traffic situation You may need to brake or maneuver to avoid hittin...

Page 333: ...e 84 Adapt your speed and driving to the pre vailing road and weather conditions If the ESP cannot be switched back on have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible...

Page 334: ...ight is lit one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle s tir...

Page 335: ...the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that y...

Page 336: ...ystem is malfunctioning Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The indicator lamp does not come on with a BabySmartTM child seat properly installed on the fr...

Page 337: ...38 Other messages of high priority and mes sages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display us ing the reset button J or button j k or on the multifunction steering wheel...

Page 338: ...nience the messages are di vided into two sections Text messages page 337 Symbol messages page 342 i Switching on the ignition causes all in strument cluster lamps except high beam headlamp indicator...

Page 339: ...OP CAR TOO LOW The vehicle is parked on an extremely uneven surface Press the vehicle level control button to se lect level 2 page 223 ABC is malfunctioning Stop and press the vehicle level control bu...

Page 340: ...caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steer ing capability Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increas...

Page 341: ...ctioning or the display is malfunctioning Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible ESP MALFUNCTION VISIT WORKSHOP The ESP has detected a malfunction and switched off The ABS may st...

Page 342: ...rn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right to synchronize the ESP If the ESP message does not go out Continue driving with added caution Have the system checked at an authorize...

Page 343: ...Display Possible cause Possible solution MOVE SELECTOR LEVER TO PARK You have tried to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button page 35 with the gear selector lever not in P Place the...

Page 344: ...rce is required and the stopping distance is longer Stop immediately and check the poly V belt If it is broken Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water p...

Page 345: ...instructions increases the risk of accident Warning G Driving with this message displayed can re sult in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately Don t add brake fluid before checking th...

Page 346: ...e the cooling system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact wit...

Page 347: ...ngine 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 serious burns a...

Page 348: ...pump which may result in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter If it is intact Restart the engine only after the message disappears from the multifunction dis play Doing so c...

Page 349: ...cedes Benz Center G DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP The instrument cluster display is malfunc tioning Continue driving with added caution Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter as soon as possible...

Page 350: ...OIL LEVEL STOP ENGINE OFF There is no oil in the engine There is a danger of engine damage Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as soon as possible Turn off the engine Add engine oil page 278 and ch...

Page 351: ...ved Service Products pamphlet Display Possible cause Possible solution ENGINE OIL VISIT WORKSHOP It may be that there is water in the engine oil Have the engine oil level checked page 275 ENGINE OIL L...

Page 352: ...DRIVE TO WORKSHOP The SmartKey is malfunctioning Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter as soon as possible AUTOMATIC LIGHT ON REMOVE KEY SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or 2 Remove the Smart...

Page 353: ...unction ing Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter as soon as possible SEAT BACKREST LEFT LOCK The passenger seat backrest is not en gaged Fold back and push the seat backrest un til the seat cushi...

Page 354: ...ter as soon as possible FRONT FOGLAMP LEFT CHECK LIGHT The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter as soon as possible FRONT FOGLAMP RIGHT CHECK LIGHT The righ...

Page 355: ...lamp is malfunctioning Halogen headlamp Replace the bulb as soon as possible Bi Xenon headlamp Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible LOW BEAM RIGHT CHECK LIGHT The right low be...

Page 356: ...LIGHT R CHECK LIGHT The right front parking signal lamp is mal functioning Replace the bulb as soon as possible STANDING LIGHT L SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON The left rear parking signal lamp is mal functioning...

Page 357: ...al lamp is malfunc tioning A substitute bulb is being used Replace the bulb as soon as possible REAR TURN SIGNAL R SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc tioning A substitute bu...

Page 358: ...starter switch and the tilt sliding sunroof open Close the tilt sliding sunroof page 203 L TELE AID DRIVE TO WORKSHOP One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are malfunctioning Have the Tel...

Page 359: ...e fuel system may be leaky Check the fuel cap page 270 If it is not closed properly Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly Have the fuel system checked by an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center TRUN...

Page 360: ...381 Have the damaged wheel repaired or re placed at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center TIRE PRES CHECK TIRES The pressure has fallen significantly in one or more tires TIRE PRESSURE PLEASE CORRECT Th...

Page 361: ...cedes Benz Center TIRE PRES LF CHECK TIRES The left front tire inflation pressure is low Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt Check and correct the tire inflation pres sure page 294 If necessary chan...

Page 362: ...cedes Benz Center TIRE PRES RF CHECK TIRES The right front tire inflation pressure is low Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt Check and correct the tire inflation pres sure page 294 If necessary cha...

Page 363: ...cedes Benz Center TIRE PRES LR CHECK TIRES The left rear tire inflation pressure is low Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt Check and correct the tire inflation pres sure page 294 If necessary chang...

Page 364: ...cedes Benz Center TIRE PRES RR CHECK TIRES The right rear tire inflation pressure is low Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt Check and correct the tire inflation pres sure page 294 If necessary chan...

Page 365: ...last tire inflation pressure check Activate the tire inflation pressure monitor after correcting the tire inflation pressure val ues page 294 TIRE PRES MONITOR REACTIVATED The tire inflation pressure...

Page 366: ...he causes of the malfunction have been removed the tire inflation pressure moni tor automatically becomes active again TIRE PRES MONITOR NOT OPERATIONAL DRIVE TO WORKSHOP The tire inflation pressure m...

Page 367: ...3 Luggage bowl 4 Spare wheel Lift up 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 interchange...

Page 368: ...3 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...

Page 369: ...Mechanical key Move locking tab 1 in direction of ar row Slide the mechanical key 2 out of the housing Unlocking the driver s door 1 Unlocking Insert the mechanical key into the driv er s door lock u...

Page 370: ...icle with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO do the following Close the passenger doors and the trunk lid Press the central locking switch in the center console page 111 Check to see whether...

Page 371: ...the central locking system does not release the fuel filler flap you can open it manually 1 Release knob Open the trunk Remove the battery cover and the trim inside the trunk on the right hand side Pu...

Page 372: ...light 1 Lens Pry off lens 1 using a flat blade srew driver page 365 Switch on ignition page 34 Take crank the crank from the opera tor s manual pouch 2 Crank Insert crank 2 through hole Turn crank 2...

Page 373: ...move mechanical key out of the SmartKey page 367 1 Mechanical key 2 Battery compartment Replacement batteries Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent Insert the mechanical key 1 in side opening and push gr...

Page 374: ...CR 2025 or equivalent Insert the mechanical key 3 in side opening and push gray slide The battery compartment is unlatched Pull the battery compartment out of the SmartKey housing Using mechanical key...

Page 375: ...justed at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced See your autho rized Mercedes Benz Center for headlamp adjustment i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a r...

Page 376: ...ing lamp W 5 W 7 Low beam and high beam lamp Xenon1 D2S 35 W 1 Bi Xenon headlamps For safety reasons high volt age do not replace the Xenon bulb yourself See your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Lamp...

Page 377: ...z Center Additional turn signal lamps in the exte rior rear view mirrors Bi Xenon lamps High mounted brake lamp Brake lamps Rear side marker lamps Rear parking lamps Warning G Keep bulbs out of reach...

Page 378: ...sher bulb parking and standing lamp 2 Electrical connector for high beam flasher housing bulb 3 Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp 4 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp 5 Housing cover for Bi Xeno...

Page 379: ...n lamp and twist clockwise Parking and standing lamp bulb Press ends of housing cover 1 tab to gether and remove cover Pull out the bulb socket 3 with the bulb Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket 3 I...

Page 380: ...rn lock counterclockwise and move the trim to the side Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out Gently twist bulb counterclockwise and pull out of bulb holder Insert new bulb into the holder and...

Page 381: ...l it snaps into place Turn the wiper blade at a right angle to wiper arm arrow 1 Slide the wiper blade sideways out of the retainer in the direction of arrow 2 To avoid damage to the hood the wiper ar...

Page 382: ...open the hood when the wiper arm is folded forward Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield Do not...

Page 383: ...e SmartKey removed from the starter switch The driver s door then can be closed again Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway Mounting the spare wheel i Open door only...

Page 384: ...ont of the rear wheel housings The dimensions of the spare wheel are dif ferent from those of the road wheels As a result the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a mounted spare...

Page 385: ...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 386: ...s in sand or dirt This could result in damage to the bolt and wheel hub threads To avoid paint damage place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while in stalling first wheel bolt Warning G Always...

Page 387: ...e the covering lid Replacing jack support tube cover Slide tongue of cover under the upper edge of the tube opening Applying even pressure press cover until it snaps into place Be careful not to damag...

Page 388: ...oper connection of jumper cables smoking etc Warning G Do not place metal objects on the battery as this could result in a short circuit Use leak proof battery only to avoid the risk of acid burns in...

Page 389: ...emoving the battery Remove the screw securing the bat tery Remove the battery support and bracket Take out the battery Charging and reinstalling the battery Charge battery in accordance with the instr...

Page 390: ...ferred method 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...

Page 391: ...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 immediately flush aff...

Page 392: ...Clamp cable to charged battery 3 first 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...

Page 393: ...equipment Towing with sling type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports To prevent damage during transport do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts Switch off...

Page 394: ...r be turned in the switch In this case the steering is locked To unlock re move SmartKey from starter switch and re insert Warning G With the engine not running there is no power assistance for the br...

Page 395: ...wheel wrench in trunk Installing cover Fit cover and snap into place When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground please note the follow ing With the automatic central locking acti vated and...

Page 396: ...the driv er s side page 396 In the engine compartment on the pas senger side page 396 Aids for replacing fuses Fuse chart A chart explaining fuse allocation and fuse amperages can be found in the veh...

Page 397: ...rom the dashboard Insert flat blunt object into the edge of the cover as a lever Loosen cover 1 from the dashboard using lever Using your hands pull cover 1 in the direction of the arrow and remove Cl...

Page 398: ...gine compartment and passenger compartment 1 Fuse box cover driver s side 2 Slide 1 Fuse box cover front passenger side 2 Slide Opening Push both slides 2 to the sym bol Remove cover 1 Closing Replace...

Page 399: ...397 Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and Tires Electrical system Main Dimensions and weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc...

Page 400: ...re than 300 000 different parts for Mer cedes Benz models are available Genuine Mercedes Benz parts are subject ed to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed man ufactu...

Page 401: ...warranties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and access...

Page 402: ...ight rear passenger seat 3 Engine number engraved on engine 4 VIN visible lower edge of windshield 5 Emission control information label includes both federal and California certification exhaust emiss...

Page 403: ...own in purple belt two shown in black 1 Idler pulley 2 Automatic belt tensioner 3 ABC tandem pump pump for power steering assistance and ABC chassis 4 Air conditioning compressor 5 Crankshaft 6 Coolan...

Page 404: ...m 3 82 in 97 00 mm Stroke 3 31 in 84 00 mm 3 60 in 92 00 mm Total piston displacement 303 0 cu in 4966 cm3 331 8 cu in 5439 cm3 Compression ratio 10 1 9 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 302 hp 5600 rpm2 225...

Page 405: ...to SAE J 1349 493 hp 5000 rpm2 368 kW 5000 rpm 603 hp 4800 5100 rpm2 450 kW 4800 5100 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 590 lb ft 1800 3500 rpm 800 Nm 1800 3500 rpm 738 lb ft 2000 4000 rpm 1000 Nm...

Page 406: ...or axle parts Damage to the tires or the vehi cle may be the result i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center A placard with the recommended tire infl...

Page 407: ...Package Rims light alloy 71 2 J x 17 H2 8 J x 18 H21 1 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Wheel offset 1 81 in 46 mm 1 73 in 44 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 245 45...

Page 408: ...18 EH22 Wheel offset 1 73 in 44 mm 1 73 in 44 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 245 45 R18 96Y1 All season tires radial ply tires Winter tires radial ply tires 245 45 R18 100V XL M S1 or 245 45 R18 96H...

Page 409: ...in 44 mm 1 73 in 44 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 245 45 R18 100Y XL Extra Load 1 or 245 45 ZR18 100Y XL Extra Load 1 245 40 ZR19 98Y XL Extra Load 1 or 245 40 ZR191 Rear axle AMG light alloy rims...

Page 410: ...600 CL 500 Sport Package and Appearance Package CL 55 AMG CL 65 AMG Rims light alloy 7 1 2 J x 17 H2 8 J x 18 H2 8 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 2 0 in 51 mm 1 73 in 44 mm 1 97 in 50 mm Summer tires radial p...

Page 411: ...motor 12 V 1 7 kW 12 V 1 7 kW 12 V 1 7 kW 12 V 1 7 kW Battery 12 V 95 Ah 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 NGK NFR 6Q G Electrode g...

Page 412: ...1857 mm 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 55 4 in 1408 mm Wheelbase 113 6 in 2885 mm 113 6 in 2885 mm 113 6 in 288...

Page 413: ...S qt 7 5 l 9 5 US qt 9 0 l 11 0 US qt 10 5 l Approved engine oils Automatic transmission CL 500 CL 55 AMG CL 600 CL 65 AMG 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 MB Automatic...

Page 414: ...ed gasoline Minimum Posted Octane 91 Avg of 96 RON 86 MON 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 Air conditioning s...

Page 415: ...and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System U S vehicles or FSS Canada Vehicles will result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited War...

Page 416: ...ygenates 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...

Page 417: ...Do not blend any specific fuel additives with fuel This only results in unnecessary cost and may be harmful to the engine op eration Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from ble...

Page 418: ...ze 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 sys...

Page 419: ...US qt 5 75 l 6 7 US qt 6 3 l CL 600 main cooling system 7 9 US qt 7 5 l 8 7 US qt 8 25 l CL 600 low temperature cooling system 1 2 US qt 1 1 l 1 3 US qt 1 2 l CL 55 AMG 8 38 US qt 7 93 l 9 21 US qt 8...

Page 420: ...reeze depending on ambient tem peratures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water 1 part S to 100 parts...

Page 421: ...n the center console comes on See an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for availability BabySmartTM compatible child seats Special restraint system for children The sensor system for the passenger seat...

Page 422: ...o 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...

Page 423: ...s engine temperature oil level vehicle speed engine speed distance driven and the time elapsed since your last maintenance service and calls for the next maintenance service accordingly Gear range Num...

Page 424: ...y with KEYLESS GO MON Motor Octane Number The Motor Octane Number for gasoline as determined by a standardized meth od It is an indication of a gasoline s ability to resist undesired detonation knocki...

Page 425: ...ine has been turned off Restraint systems Seat belts belt tensioners air bags and child restraint systems As inde pendent systems their protective func tions complement one another RON Research Octane...

Page 426: ...and GPS coverage is available Telematics A combination of the terms telecom munications and informatics Tightening torque Force times lever arm e g a lug wrench with which threaded fasteners such as...

Page 427: ...amps 52 High beams 129 Ignition 34 Ignition with KEYLESS GO start stop button 36 Immobilizer 59 85 Limiting opening height of trunk lid 162 Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG 175 Rear window...

Page 428: ...artTM deactivation system 74 Children 64 Front 67 Passenger 67 Safety guidelines 66 Side impact 67 Window curtain 68 Alarm Audible 79 87 Canceling 87 Visual 85 Alarm system Anti theft 85 Anti theft al...

Page 429: ...t program 171 Emergency operation Limp Home Mode 177 Fluid level 279 Gear ranges 168 Gear selector lever position 165 169 Gear shifting malfunctions 177 Kickdown 172 Kickdown manual shift program CL 5...

Page 430: ...ls 374 Backup lamps 374 Brake lamps 374 Fog lamps 374 Front lamps 374 High beam 374 High mounted brake lamp 374 License plate lamps 374 378 Low beam 374 Parking lamps 374 377 Rear fog lamp 374 377 378...

Page 431: ...Vehicle lighting 272 Checking the batteries SmartKey 93 Child safety 72 Air bags 64 Infant and child restraint systems 68 72 LATCH child seat mounts 77 Child safety switch see Blocking of rear window...

Page 432: ...l 275 Convenience submenu 162 Display digital speedometer 141 Distronic menu 149 Functions 138 140 Instrument cluster submenu 156 Lighting submenu 157 Menus 139 140 Multifunction display 136 Multifunc...

Page 433: ...climate control 193 Central locking control system 161 Defrost 190 Distance warning function 217 Distronic 215 Engine with KEYLESS GO 59 Engine with the key 59 ESP 83 Exterior lamps 126 Hazard warning...

Page 434: ...on display 149 Distronic 208 420 Activated 212 Activating 213 Calling up settings 149 211 Cleaning system sensor 320 Cruise control lever 212 Deactivated 212 Deactivating 215 Deceleration 211 Decreasi...

Page 435: ...nic system 224 Vehicle level control 221 E Easy entry exit feature 112 Activating 163 Electrical fuses 394 Electrical system 409 Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors 180 Electronic Stabilit...

Page 436: ...ncy tensioning device 71 Exterior lamp switch 125 Exterior rear view mirror Auto dimming on the driver s side 178 Exterior rear view mirrors Adjusting 43 Folding electrically 180 Parking position for...

Page 437: ...etc 411 Functions control system 138 140 Resetting 154 Fuse box 395 396 Fuse chart 365 Fuses 394 Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 395 Fuse box in engine compartment 396 Fuse box in passenger compartment 39...

Page 438: ...18 Refilling washer fluid 282 Switching off 59 Switching on 52 Headliner Cleaning 322 Heated steering wheel 240 Height adjustment Head restraints 39 Steering wheel 42 Height adjustments Vehicle level...

Page 439: ...g 254 Erasing memory 255 Hand held transmitter 252 Operating 255 Rolling code programming 253 Interior illumination Delayed switch off 160 Interior lighting 130 Activating automatic control 130 Deacti...

Page 440: ...329 Instrument cluster 326 329 331 333 358 Seat belts telltale 331 Service indicator 315 SRS 63 Tow away alarm 88 Turn signals 25 Language Multifunction display 157 Setting 157 LATCH child seat anchor...

Page 441: ...Locking 57 90 Central SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 97 Fuel filler flap 270 Global SmartKey 92 Glove box 232 Vehicle in an emergency 368 Vehicle with KEYLESS GO 99 Loss of Mechanical key 94 SmartKey 94 Los...

Page 442: ...e memory 152 Microphone Hands free microphone 29 Miles kilometers in speedometer Setting 156 Mirrors Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position 179 Adjusting 43 Auto dimming for rear view m...

Page 443: ...ant safety 62 Air bags 63 Children and air bags 64 Children in the vehicle 72 Fastening the seat belt 45 Infant and child restraint systems 72 LATCH child seat mounts 77 Seat belts 45 66 Oil Adding 27...

Page 444: ...Garage door opener 29 Reading lamp 29 Rear view mirror 29 Tele Aid button 29 Overspeed range 422 P Paintwork 318 Panic alarm 79 Panic button on SmartKey 79 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 237 P...

Page 445: ...seat head restraints 114 Seat fore and aft adjustment 38 Power tilt sliding sunroof 202 Closing 202 Messages in display 356 Opening 202 Power train 423 Power window Blocking of rear window operation 7...

Page 446: ...n pressure 310 Reconnecting Vehicle battery 388 Recovery services For stolen vehicle 249 Refueling 270 Regular checks 271 Regular driving style 220 Reinstalling vehicle battery 387 Remote control Smar...

Page 447: ...h Octane Number 271 423 Roof rack 229 Rubber parts Cleaning 323 S Safety Occupant 62 Safety belts see Seat belts 45 Safety defects Reporting 18 Safety systems Driving 80 Screwdriver vehicle tool kit 3...

Page 448: ...display 157 Locator lighting 159 Lower speed in cruise control 207 Lower speed in Distronic 214 Miles kilometers in speedometer 156 Parking position for exterior rear view mirrors 164 Slower speed in...

Page 449: ...rtKey Battery check lamp 92 98 Checking the batteries 93 Factory setting 92 Global locking 92 Lock button 32 90 Locking and unlocking 90 Replacing the batteries 371 Selective setting 92 Unlock button...

Page 450: ...rshift control CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG Automatic transmission 173 Stolen vehicle Recovery services 249 Stopping Tilt sliding sunroof 204 Windows 199 Storage compartments 232 Armrest 233 234 Cup holder...

Page 451: ...g gear range 168 Tail lamps Cleaning 319 Replacing bulbs 374 378 Tar stains 318 Tele Aid 242 Emergency calls 243 Information 246 Initiating an emergency call manually 244 Messages in display 356 Remot...

Page 452: ...g 264 301 311 424 Tire terminology 309 Tire traction 264 Tires 283 Direction of rotation 286 Driving instructions 263 Messages in display 358 364 Retreads 283 Rotating 312 Service life 284 Temperature...

Page 453: ...ting speedometer units 156 Setting temperature units 156 Unlock button SmartKey 32 90 SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 94 Trunk lid 90 94 Unlocking 32 90 Driver s door in an emergency 367 Fuel filler flap 270...

Page 454: ...r parts 323 Power wash 318 Seat belts 322 Side markers 319 Steering wheel 322 Tail lamps 319 Tar stains 318 Turn signals 319 Upholstery 323 Vehicle washing 319 Window cleaning 321 Wiper blades 320 Woo...

Page 455: ...ing washer fluid 282 Replacing wiper blades 379 Washer fluid 282 418 Windshield washer 271 Windshield washer fluid Message in display 357 Refilling 282 418 Wiping with 55 Windshield wipers 54 181 Fast...

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Page 457: ...ca We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator s Manual Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not perm...

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