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Index

Jack

370, 388

Jacking up the vehicle

387

Jump starting

394

Key, Mechanical

372

Key, SmartKey

Battery check lamp

90, 92

Checking the batteries

Factory setting

Locking/unlocking

32, 60, 90

Locking/unlocking, Global setting

Locking/unlocking, Selective

setting

Loss of

Messages in display

353

Opening the trunk

Operating the power tilt/sliding

sunroof

200

Operating the power windows

200

Position in starter switch

Remote control

Replacing the batteries

376

Starting the engine

Turning off the engine

Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

94,

429

Battery check lamp

94, 98

Checking the battery

Factory setting

Locking the vehicle

Locking/unlocking

33, 60, 94

Locking/unlocking, Global setting

Locking/unlocking, Selective

setting

Loss of

100

Messages in display

353

Opening the trunk

100

Operating the power tilt/sliding

sunroof

200

Operating the power windows

200

Remote control

Replacing the battery

377

Starting the engine

Turning off the engine

KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO*

Kickdown

169, 429

Kilopascal

310

Summary of Contents for 2006 CL 500

Page 1: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Operator s Manual CL Class Order No 6515 2192 13 Part No 215 584 74 83 USA Edition A 2006 5Wtjsb 2155847483 Operator s Manual CL Class...

Page 2: ...CL 500 CL 55 AMG CL 600 CL 65 AMG...

Page 3: ...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 4: ...9 Information regarding electronic recording devices 19 At a glance 21 Cockpit 22 Instrument cluster 24 Multifunction steering wheel 26 Center console 27 Upper part 27 Lower part 28 Overhead control p...

Page 5: ...110 Automatic central locking 110 Locking and unlocking from the inside 111 Seats 112 Easy entry exit feature 112 Removing and installing front seat head restraints 114 Rear seat head restraints 115...

Page 6: ...ower folding exterior rear view mirrors 180 Sun visors 181 Rear window sunshade 182 Automatic climate control 184 Deactivating the climate control system 187 Setting the temperature 187 Adjusting air...

Page 7: ...264 Tire speed rating 264 Winter driving instructions 265 Standing water 266 Passenger compartment 267 Driving abroad 267 Control and operation of radio transmitters 267 Catalytic converter 268 Emissi...

Page 8: ...First aid kit 369 Vehicle jack vehicle tool kit luggage bowl spare wheel 370 Unlocking locking in an emergency 372 Unlocking the vehicle 372 Locking the vehicle 373 Fuel filler flap 374 Opening closin...

Page 9: ...Same size tires 412 Mixed size tires 414 Spare wheel 415 Electrical system 416 Main dimensions and weights 417 Main dimensions 417 Weights 417 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 418 Capacities 418 Engine...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...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 12: ...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 13: ...r For additional information refer to the Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio Change of address or ownership If you change your address be sure to s...

Page 14: ...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 Euro...

Page 15: ...is 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 particular inte...

Page 16: ...for you to follow A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple step procedure Page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic This continuation s...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...20...

Page 22: ...21 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel...

Page 23: ...22 At a glance Cockpit...

Page 24: ...m see separate operat ing instructions 7 Front Parktronic warning indicator for right front area 225 8 Overhead control panel 29 9 Glove box lock 231 a Glove box lid release 231 b Glove box 231 c Cent...

Page 25: ...24 At a glance Instrument cluster...

Page 26: ...ith Seat belt telltale 333 A High beam headlamp indicator lamp 52 Antilock Brake System ABS indicator lamp 328 7 J Reset button 134 8 Display with Gear selector lever position 166 Program mode 166 Dig...

Page 27: ...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 incoming call 147 Item Page 4 Menu system...

Page 28: ...on 221 5 Central locking switch 111 Anti theft alarm system indi cator lamp 85 6 Hazard warning flasher on off switch 130 Item Page 7 Central unlocking switch 111 8 Electronic Stability Program ESP co...

Page 29: ...or lever for automatic transmission 49 3 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 74 4 Thumbwheel for setting dis tance in Distronic 216 5 Distance warning function on off button 216 6 Program...

Page 30: ...on off 132 3 Right reading lamp on off 132 4 Interior lighting control 131 5 Tilt sliding sunroof 202 6 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid emergency call system telephone and voice control system see...

Page 31: ...22 3 Seat heating 119 Seat ventilation 121 4 Seat adjustment 37 Item Page 5 Exterior mirror adjustment Mirror folding function 43 178 181 6 Switches for opening clos ing front door windows 197 7 Overr...

Page 32: ...31 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...

Page 33: ...ton 4 Panic button page 79 Press unlock button on the SmartKey All turn signal lamps flash once The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is dis armed Get in the vehicle and i...

Page 34: ...vehicle the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be 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...

Page 35: ...arting 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 tende...

Page 36: ...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 If the SmartKey...

Page 37: ...t cluster re mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving refer to Lamps in instrument cluster page 328 For information on starting the engine us ing the KEYLESS GO start stop button s...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...down in the di rection of arrow 3 until 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 comforta...

Page 40: ...ints Head restraints are intend ed to help reduce injuries during an acci dent 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 deactivated...

Page 41: ...moving the seat make sure there are no items in the footwell or be hind the seats Otherwise you could damage the seats Warning G Always ensure that no one can become trapped or injured when the seat...

Page 42: ...ith you and lock the vehicle The power seats can also be operated with the driver s or passenger door open Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsu pe...

Page 43: ...see Heated steer ing wheel CL 500 and CL 600 page 239 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 th...

Page 44: ...g 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 necessary...

Page 45: ...ting For more information see Folding exteri or rear view mirrors in and out automatically page 180 For information on how to reposition the exterior mirror housing when it was forcibly pushed forward...

Page 46: ...wear seat belts If you are ever in an accident your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled Without your seat belt buckled you are much more likely to hit the...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...se 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 childr...

Page 49: ...ning 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 carbon monoxide and inhaling it...

Page 50: ...lever lock is released Press KEYLESS GO start stop button once The engine starts automatically if the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is in the vehicle For information on turning off the engine with KEYLESS...

Page 51: ...starting attempts can drain the vehicle battery Get a jump start page 394 If the engine does not start after several starting attempts there could be a mal function in the engine electronics or in the...

Page 52: ...ontrol of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal Warning G On slippery road surfaces nev...

Page 53: ...xterior 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 Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High...

Page 54: ...left of the steering column Combination switch 1 Turn signals right 2 Turn signals left Press the combination switch up 1 or down 2 The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp L or K flashes in the i...

Page 55: ...combination switch to position I After the initial wipe pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry Dust that...

Page 56: ...elector lever is in position D or R or the wiper setting is changed using the combination switch i To prevent smears on the windshield wipe with windshield washer fluid every now and then even when it...

Page 57: ...ing the engine Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and turn off the en gine Allow engine and coolant to cool Check the coolant level and add cool ant if necessary page 280 In case...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...nd 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 and or move the gear selec tor lever to position P e...

Page 60: ...ey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P i With the SmartKey removed and the driver s door open a warning sounds if the vehicle s exterior lamps are no...

Page 61: ...down The anti theft alarm system is armed For more information see Locking and unlocking page 94 Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings...

Page 62: ...61 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...

Page 63: ...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 been...

Page 64: ...emporarily 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 brea...

Page 65: ...bySmartTM 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 stru...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...uld tear Do not make any 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 q...

Page 68: ...mpact air 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 o...

Page 69: ...indow 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 indicated by the arrows Seat belts When the engine...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...r 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 enhance t...

Page 72: ...he 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 positioned as low as possible...

Page 73: ...aint follow child re straint 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 s...

Page 74: ...ccident statistics children are 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...

Page 75: ...est BabySmartTM without special child seat installed After 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 indic...

Page 76: ...patible child seat on the front passenger seat the pas senger front air bag will not deploy only if the 58 indicator lamp remains illu minated Make sure to check the 58 indica tor lamp every time you...

Page 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...ting 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 side windows with the switches loc...

Page 80: ...ct to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation...

Page 81: ...ery 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 page 313 or snow cha...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...ine 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 brak...

Page 84: ...ver 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 the ESP engages i The ESP will only function prop...

Page 85: ...the 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 d...

Page 86: ...ESS GO start stop button page 35 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...

Page 87: ...y or the KEYLESS GO The turn signal lamps flash once to in dicate that the alarm system is dis armed i If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds a call to the Response Center is initiated automat...

Page 88: ...one attempts to raise the vehicle Arming tow away alarm Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO The tow away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds Disarming tow away alarm To p...

Page 89: ...an each outside door handle or trunk lid The tow away alarm remains disarmed until you lock your vehicle again Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm With the SmartKey Insert the SmartKey in the star...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...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 92: ...ons 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification t...

Page 93: ...ystem 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 a...

Page 94: ...batteries in the SmartKey and replace them if nec essary page 376 Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver s door page 372 and the trunk page 373 Use the mechanical key to lock the driver s door pa...

Page 95: ...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 96: ...terference and 2 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 author...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...an outside door handle All turn signal lamps flash once The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is dis armed The vehicle will lock again automatically and reactivate the ant...

Page 99: ...is dis armed Global locking Press lock button on an outside door handle page 60 With the trunk and all doors closed all turn signal lamps flash three times The locking knobs in the doors move down Th...

Page 100: ...g contact 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 377 You can obtai...

Page 101: ...ely to 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...

Page 102: ...e of the fol lowing Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch Press button or on the SmartKey In vehicles with KEYLESS GO Grasp an outside door handle The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be within 3 ft...

Page 103: ...ith trunk opening closing sys tem The trunk lid opening height can be limited when transporting goods on a roof rack e g presence of an accessory MB sport luggage container When activated the trunk li...

Page 104: ...an also close the trunk by hand page 104 Warning G Maintain sight of trunk area while operating the door mounted remote trunk open ing closing switch Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make su...

Page 105: ...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 106: ...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 107: ...ocedure is stopped and the trunk reopens slightly Warning G Only drive with the trunk closed as among other dangers such as blocked visibility ex haust fumes may enter the vehicle interior i Do not pl...

Page 108: ...op the closing procedure do one of the following press trunk closing switch 1 press KEYLESS GO locking closing switch press the button on the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO press the remote trunk opening cl...

Page 109: ...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 careful...

Page 110: ...and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion i The emergency release button does not open the trunk if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected i If the vehicle has p...

Page 111: ...vate 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...

Page 112: ...ning 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 not l...

Page 113: ...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 adjustment switch page 38 Move steering column stalk page 42...

Page 114: ...ve 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...

Page 115: ...and hold for about 5 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 116: ...ront center console briefly The rear head restraints will fold back ward Placing rear power head restraints up right Switch on the ignition page 34 Press and hold button 1 page 115 in the front center...

Page 117: ...sh upper half 1 of switch to place the head restraints upright Push lower half 2 of switch to fold the head restraints down Head restraint tilt You can adjust the angle manually by pull ing or pushing...

Page 118: ...r seat 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 adjusted with switches on the righ...

Page 119: ...unction 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 i...

Page 120: ...come on Switching off rapid seat heating Press switch 2 again Both indicator lamps above the switch go out Level off No indicator lamp on 1 One left indicator lamp on 2 Two right indicator lamps on i...

Page 121: ...on Switching off rapid seat heating Press switch 1 twice Both indicator lamps above the switch go out Level off No indicator lamp on 1 One indicator lamp on 2 Two indicator lamps on i The seat heating...

Page 122: ...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 highest level 2 Two i...

Page 123: ...ated in a properly se cured restraint system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210 2 With the memory functio...

Page 124: ...and push one of the position buttons 1 within 3 seconds All the settings are stored with the se lected position Recalling positions from memory Press and hold one of the position buttons 1 until the...

Page 125: ...door 1 Passenger side exterior rear view mir ror button 2 Adjustment button M Memory button M Stop the vehicle in a safe location Make sure the ignition is switched on page 34 Press button 1 The passe...

Page 126: ...mps 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 on...

Page 127: ...es 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 headlamps by...

Page 128: ...tant 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 3 minute delay When the engine is running and you turn the e...

Page 129: ...exterior lamp switch to first stop The rear fog lamp is 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 lighting or...

Page 130: ...sition B or to U page 125 Push the combination switch in the di rection 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...

Page 131: ...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 132: ...open the trunk The interior lighting switches off automati cally following an adjustable time delay For more information see Interior illumi nation delayed switch off page 161 Deactivating Press the...

Page 133: ...ompartment lighting switch es on Press switch 2 on the symbol again The rear compartment lighting switch es off Reading lamps The reading lamps are integrated into the interior rear view mirror Press...

Page 134: ...a door 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 is opened If you leave th...

Page 135: ...lumination 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...

Page 136: ...t 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 137: ...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 138: ...ore The control system relays information to the multifunction display Multifunction display 1 Trip odometer 2 Main odometer i The displays for the audio systems radio CD player etc will appear in Eng...

Page 139: ...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 140: ...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 141: ...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 142: ...Show route guidance in structions current direc tion traveled Call up set tings Fuel consump tion statistics after start Call up vehicle mal function warning and system status messagesstoredin memory...

Page 143: ...nu operate the audio equipment which you currently have turned on If no audio equipment is currently turned on the message AUDIO OFF is shown in the multifunction display The following functions are a...

Page 144: ...trol panel SAT 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 u...

Page 145: ...k is selected Select MP3 CD track Turn on COMAND and select MP3 CD Refer to separate COMAND operating instructions Press button or repeatedly until the settings for the MP3 CD cur rently being played...

Page 146: ...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 147: ...magazine Remove the magazine 4 and com pletely pull out the CD tray 3 Place the CD 1 in the recess of the tray 3 label side up Push the tray 3 into the magazine 4 in the direction shown by the arrow P...

Page 148: ...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 149: ...nu 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 c...

Page 150: ...repeatedly until the desired name appears in the multifunction display Press button s The control system dials the selected phone number NAVI menu In the NAVI menu you will see the naviga tion system...

Page 151: ...vate 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 dis...

Page 152: ...he 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 2 kilometers or a duration of 2 minutes Durin...

Page 153: ...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 th...

Page 154: ...d warning messages page 337 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 switch i...

Page 155: ...to the factory settings Press the reset button J page 134 for approximately 3 seconds In the multifunction display you will see the request to press the reset button J again to confirm Press the reset...

Page 156: ...menu The submenus are arranged by hierarchy Scroll down with the button scroll up with the button With the selection marker on the desired submenu use the j button to access the individual functions w...

Page 157: ...R LIGHTING VEHICLE CONVENIENCE Select temperature display mode Set daytime running lamp mode USA only Set automatic locking Activating easy entry exit feature Select multifunction display mode Set loc...

Page 158: ...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 159: ...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 160: ...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...

Page 161: ...see this message 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 S...

Page 162: ...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 163: ...e VEHICLE submenu to make general vehicle settings The following functions are available Setting automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking With the au...

Page 164: ...ENIENCE submenu via the SETTINGS menu Use the CONVENIENCE sub menu to change the settings for a number of convenience features The following functions are available Activating easy entry exit feature...

Page 165: ...ck your vehicle page 180 Move the selection marker to the CONVENIENCE submenu with the or button Press button j or k repeatedly until the message FOLD IN MIRRORS WHEN LOCKING appears in the multifunc...

Page 166: ...ditions If the operating conditions change the automatic transmission reacts by adjusting its shift program Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission The automatic transmission selects indi vidual...

Page 167: ...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 168: ...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 posit...

Page 169: ...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 170: ...mission 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 and or on a hill...

Page 171: ...The selected gear range appears in the tachometer display page 166 If you press on the accelerator when the engine has reached its rpm limit the transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit s...

Page 172: ...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 173: ...ter display The transmission will shift from the current gear range directly to gear range D Shifting into optimal gear range Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D direction The transmission...

Page 174: ...ng the steering wheel gearshift control in manual program mode M CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG only see Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG page 175 i To avoid overrevving the engine when downshift...

Page 175: ...simultaneously extends the gear range of the transmission when you are driving in the automatic program mode C or S Canceling gear range limit Press and hold button 2 on the right side of the steerin...

Page 176: ...s located on the lower part of the center console 1 Program mode selector switch M Manual For manual gear shifting C Comfort For comfort driving S Sport For standard driving The current gear selector...

Page 177: ...he left in the D direction or Briefly press button 1 on the left side of the steering wheel page 173 The transmission shifts to the next lower gear i For information on automatic program modes C or S...

Page 178: ...The manual program mode M is not stored Emergency operation Limp Home Mode If vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no longer shifts the trans mission is most likely operating in limp home...

Page 179: ...setting the rear view mirrors see Mirrors page 43 Auto dimming rear view mirrors The reflection brightness of the exterior rear view mirror on the driver s side and the interior rear view mirror will...

Page 180: ...breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not al low the liquid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or respiratory system In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and s...

Page 181: ...ward in the stored position The exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position 10 seconds after you put the gear se lector lever out of position R immediately once your ve...

Page 182: ...iving at more than approxi mately 9 mph 15 km h you will not be able to fold the exterior mirrors in If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward hit from the rear reposition it...

Page 183: ...Rear window sunshade The button is located in the upper part of the front center console 1 Rear window sunshade button Switch on the ignition page 34 Press button 1 briefly to raise the sun shade Pres...

Page 184: ...r lowering procedure can be im mediately reversed by pressing button 1 Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it you and...

Page 185: ...184 Controls in detail Automatic climate control...

Page 186: ...xed 9 Side air vent adjustable a Thumbwheel for air volume control for side air vent b Door air vent c Automatic climate control panel i For draft free ventilation move the slid ers for the center air...

Page 187: ...ween unprotected parts of the body and the air vents If necessary use the air distribution control page 185 to di rect the air to air vents in the vehicle interior that are not in the immediate area o...

Page 188: ...ill accordingly adjust the interior air temperature Adjusting the temperature for center air vents When outside temperatures are low you can manually raise the air temperature for the center and side...

Page 189: ...uto matically Windows fogged on the inside Press button to switch on the air conditioning page 185 The indicator lamp in the button goes out Press button to switch off the air recirculation page 185 T...

Page 190: ...nt 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 appears T...

Page 191: ...y the closing procedure In the event that the procedure causes po tential danger the closing of the windows can be immediately halted by releasing button or by pressing the respective window switch Th...

Page 192: ...An activated charcoal filter markedly re duces bad odors and removes pollutants from air entering the passenger compart ment Activating Press button e page 185 The indicator lamp on the button comes o...

Page 193: ...ssibility of any one being harmed by the closing procedure In the event that the procedure causes po tential danger the closing of the windows can be immediately halted by releasing button e or by pre...

Page 194: ...ctivate the air condi tioning cooling function of the automatic climate control system The air in the vehi cle will then no longer be cooled or dehu midified Press button page 185 The indicator lamp o...

Page 195: ...emove it from the starter switch Press button T page 185 The indicator lamp on button T comes on Deactivating Press button T page 185 The indicator lamp on button T goes out The residual heat is autom...

Page 196: ...volume control Air vents in the dashboard The air temperature is about the same as that of the dashboard air vents It cannot be regulated separately Switching ventilation on Open the storage compartme...

Page 197: ...heel for center air vents with adjustable booster blower To open center air vents and to adjust the booster blower Turn thumbwheel 3 i The booster blower allows air volume speed to the rear passenger...

Page 198: ...e switch was pressed past the resis tance point 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...

Page 199: ...of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury i You can also open or close the side windows and power tilt sliding sunroof using the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO se...

Page 200: ...d hold switches 1 to 4 at the symbol j until the windows are completely closed Hold on to switches 1 to 4 for ap proximately 1 second The windows are synchronized Warning G Driver s door only If withi...

Page 201: ...the 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...

Page 202: ...nyone being harmed by the closing procedure If potential danger exists proceed as fol lows Release button to stop the closing procedure To open press and hold but ton To continue the closing after mak...

Page 203: ...ng 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 halted by releasing...

Page 204: ...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 with sharp edges which can stick out of th...

Page 205: ...1 for approximately 1 second Check the Express open feature page 203 If the tilt sliding sunroof opens com pletely the sunroof is synchronized Otherwise repeat the above steps i The selecting a tilt...

Page 206: ...by means 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...

Page 207: ...cle maximum speed are illumi nated 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 208: ...arrow 4 The 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 5 seconds and the correspo...

Page 209: ...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 effec...

Page 210: ...ain 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...

Page 211: ...calculates that there is a dan ger of collision page 216 The distance warning lamp l in the instrument cluster comes on An intermittent warning sounds Immediately brake the vehicle to avoid a collisio...

Page 212: ...arning sound is intended as a final caution that you have not interceded with your own braking inputs to avoid a potentially dangerous situation Do not wait for the operation of the warning sig nal to...

Page 213: ...5 Your vehicle Distronic activated If you turn Distronic on you will see the set speed in the multifunction display for about 5 seconds You then see the follow ing display in the multifunction displa...

Page 214: ...r N if the ESP is switched off Setting the current speed Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed Briefly lift the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 1 or depress in the direction of...

Page 215: ...er page 210 Fine adjustment in 1 mph Canada 1 km h increments Faster Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 4 page 212 Setting to last stored speed Resume function Briefly tip...

Page 216: ...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 217: ...distance 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 slower vehicle moving in t...

Page 218: ...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 219: ...or 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 220: ...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 221: ...the front cen ter console 1 ABC button 2 Indicator lamp Start the engine page 48 Suspension for sporty driving style The setting for sporty driving is selected when indicator lamp 2 is illuminated Pr...

Page 222: ...may increase Handling may be impaired The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary Warning G To help avoid personal injury keep hands and feet away from wheel ho...

Page 223: ...indicator lamps are off At level 1 one of the indicator lamps 1 is on At level 2 both indicator lamps 1 are on The message ACTIVE BODY CONTROL ABC VEHICLE RISING appears in the multifunction display f...

Page 224: ...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 225: ...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 sensors e...

Page 226: ...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 227: ...ermittent acoustic warning will sound as the first red dis tance segment illuminates and a con stant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound for the second red distance segment The...

Page 228: ...Mercedes Benz Center 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 other ra...

Page 229: ...er 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 t...

Page 230: ...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 231: ...si 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 items in place Warning G Do not use the vanity mirror wh...

Page 232: ...sition 2 Unlocking glove box Insert the mechanical key page 372 into the glove box lock Turn the mechanical key to position 1 Warning G To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden mane...

Page 233: ...e compartment contains a cup holder page 235 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 the...

Page 234: ...earward Closing 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...

Page 235: ...he hooks and the parcel net in the trunk can hold a load of up to 29 8 lbs 13 5 kg 1 Hook Hang the parcel net on hooks 1 on the left and right sides of the trunk Warning G The parcel net is intended f...

Page 236: ...euvers or in an accident Liquids spilled on vehicle occu pants may cause serious personal injury Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty...

Page 237: ...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 238: ...ashtray insert Secure vehicle from movement 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...

Page 239: ...ignition page 34 Push in cigarette lighter 1 The lighter will pop out automatically when hot Warning G Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter they are extremely hot Hold the knob onl...

Page 240: ...designed for use with the standard cigarette lighter plug Keep in mind however that con necting accessories to the lighter sock et for example extensive connecting and disconnecting or using plugs tha...

Page 241: ...switch or on vehicles with KEYLESS GO when you switch off the ignition page 34 and open the driver s door Warning G Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built in or attached antenna i e w...

Page 242: ...el To raise press button and to lower press button or use the volume knob on your COMAND head unit To activate press the SOS button the Roadside Assistance button or the Information button depend ing...

Page 243: ...these signals are unavailable the Tele Aid system may not function and if this occurs assistance must be sum moned by other means i The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular network for communication...

Page 244: ...nse Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon af ter the emergency call has been initiated The Response Center will attempt to deter mine more precisely the nature...

Page 245: ...n and the Information button are located in the storage compartment below the front armrest page 232 1 Information button 2 Roadside Assistance button Warning G If you feel at any way in jeopardy when...

Page 246: ...rvices such as labor and or towing charges may ap ply Refer to the Roadside Assistance Manual for more information Sign and Drive services only available in the USA Services such as jump start a few g...

Page 247: ...he operation of your vehicle the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center or Mercedes Benz USA products and services is available to you For more details concerning the Tele Aid system please visit www...

Page 248: ...iate a call Visit an Mercedes Benz Center and have the system checked or contact the Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada as soon as possible i The indicator lamp i...

Page 249: ...m audio is muted and the selected mode radio or CD pauses The optional cellular phone if installed switches off If you must use this phone the vehicle must be parked Disconnect the coiled cord and pla...

Page 250: ...des a convenient way to re place up to three hand held remote con trols used to operate devices such as garage door openers gate openers or oth er devices compatible with HomeLink or some other system...

Page 251: ...3 Warning G Before programming the integrated remote control to a garage door opener or gate operator make sure people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent po tential harm or damage...

Page 252: ...the signal transmitter but ton Step 6 Press and hold the just trained signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 and observe the indicator lamp 1 If the indicator lamp 1 stays on constantly programming is co...

Page 253: ...ner operator s manual Step 9 Press the training button on the ga rage door opener motor head unit The training light is activated You have 30 seconds to initiate the follow ing two steps Step 10 Retur...

Page 254: ...ul ly trained While still holding down the signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 cycle your hand held remote control button 6 as follows Press and hold button 6 for 2 seconds then release it for 2 second...

Page 255: ...grated remote control Switch on the ignition page 34 Select and press the appropriate inte grated signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 to activate the remote con trolled device The integrated remote con...

Page 256: ...s available for the same device try the programming steps again using that other hand held remote control Make sure new batteries are in the hand held remote control before beginning the procedure Str...

Page 257: ...prevents the transmission of signals through the glass by in vehicle electronic devices e g electronic toll collection devices To allow the use of these devices in the ve hicle two infrared transpare...

Page 258: ...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 259: ...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 260: ...cold 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 comb...

Page 261: ...s ervoir Have the brake system inspected immedi ately Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only Con...

Page 262: ...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 an...

Page 263: ...icle 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 risk...

Page 264: ...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 and...

Page 265: ...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 If...

Page 266: ...which have a 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 slipp...

Page 267: ...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 268: ...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 269: ...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 270: ...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 271: ...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 272: ...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 86 MON Informat...

Page 273: ...274 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For more information on replacing light bulbs see Replacing bulbs page 378 For more information see Exterior lamp switch page 125 Tire inflation pre...

Page 274: ...y 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...

Page 275: ...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 276: ...on page 34 The standard display page 142 should appear in the multifunction display Press button k or j on the mul tifunction steering wheel until the fol lowing message is seen in the multifunction d...

Page 277: ...f 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 wil...

Page 278: ...o the dip stick guide tube Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after ap proximately 3 seconds to obtain accu rate reading Oil dipstick The oil level is correct when it is between the lower min and upper max...

Page 279: ...f approved engine oils and oil filters re fer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet in your vehicle liter ature portfolio or contact an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center Using engine oils a...

Page 280: ...Transmission fluid level The transmission fluid level does not need to be checked If you notice transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions have an authorized Mercedes Benz Center check the...

Page 281: ...coolant see Coolants page 422 Warning G In order to avoid any possibly serious burns Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling syste...

Page 282: ...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 283: ...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 temperat...

Page 284: ...avily loaded check tire inflation pressure and correct as required Do not allow your tires to wear down too far Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths under 1 8 in 3 mm W...

Page 285: ...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 replac...

Page 286: ...s 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 visible...

Page 287: ...ment tires on your vehicle The Certification label also found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehi cle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The G...

Page 288: ...XX kilograms or XXX lbs on this placard The combined weight of all occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue load if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced in that statement Warning G D...

Page 289: ...he 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 seat...

Page 290: ...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 291: ...s weight 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...

Page 292: ...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 293: ...e 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 press...

Page 294: ...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 295: ...rom 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 driver s...

Page 296: ...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 297: ...the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers i Operating radio transmission equip ment e g wireless headsets two way radios in or near the vehicle could cause the tire inflation pressure moni to...

Page 298: ...sage appears in the multifunction display TIRE PRES DISPLAY APPEARS AFTER DRIVING A FEW MINUTES Press the reset button J on the in strument cluster page 134 The following message will appear in the mu...

Page 299: ...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 300: ...r 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 ratio...

Page 301: ...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 302: ...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 303: ...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 304: ...load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Index Speed rating Q M S1 1 or M S for winter tires up to 100 mph 160 km h T M S1 up to 118 mph 190 km h H M S1 up to 130 mph 210 km h V M S1 up to 149 mp...

Page 305: ...ture 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...

Page 306: ...mum 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 307: ...are specific to each vehi cle 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 308: ...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 309: ...he Federal Motor 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 sidewal...

Page 310: ...the rim Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for at least 3 hours or driv en no more than 1 mile 1 6 km Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle wit...

Page 311: ...under 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...

Page 312: ...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 313: ...00 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 t...

Page 314: ...rers Association RMA and the Rubber Association of Canada RAC and have been designed specifically for use in snow conditions Use of winter tires is the only way to achieve the maximum effectiveness of...

Page 315: ...will be glad to advise you on this subject Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location Always check local and state laws before installing snow chains i When driving with snow chains y...

Page 316: ...you when your next maintenance ser vice is due Starting approximately 1 month before your next maintenance service is due one of the following messages will appear in the multifunction display while...

Page 317: ...main tenance service term you will see the fol lowing message in the multifunction display A SERVICE EXCEEDED BY XXXX MI Canada XXXX KM A SERVICE EXCEEDED BY XXX DAYS A SERVICE EXCEEDED BY X DAY In ad...

Page 318: ...If the battery is disconnected the days of disconnection will not be included in the count shown by the maintenance service indicator To arrive at the true maintenance service deadline you will need...

Page 319: ...ime 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 the vehicle A prerequisite for a thor...

Page 320: ...e paint surface do not bead up This should normally be done every 3 to 5 months de pending on the climate and washing deter gent used Mercedes Benz approved Paint Cleaner should be applied if the pain...

Page 321: ...the inner sides of the wheels Hand wash Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight Only use a mild car wash detergent such as Mercedes Benz approved Car Shampoo Thoroughly spray the...

Page 322: ...en leaving the car wash make sure that the mirrors are folded out Other wise they may vibrate Do not use chrome cleaner on orna mental moldings Although ornamental moldings may have chrome appear ance...

Page 323: ...ratching cloth to clean sensors 1 on the bumpers To prevent scratches or damage never apply strong force and only use a soft non scratching cloth when cleaning the sensor cover 1 Do not attempt to wip...

Page 324: ...d forward Warning G For safety reasons switch off wipers and re move SmartKey from starter switch vehi cles with KEYLESS GO Make sure the vehicle s on board electronics have status 0 before cleaning t...

Page 325: ...loth and dry thor oughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care Only use acid free cleaning materials Acid may cause corrosion or damage the clear coat The vehicle should not be parked for...

Page 326: ...oration will be prevented Leather upholstery Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care Exercise particular care when cleaning per f...

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Page 328: ...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 329: ...vailable If 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 l...

Page 330: ...otify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the prob lem Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have your brake sy...

Page 331: ...e emergency 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 th...

Page 332: ...d in the 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 t...

Page 333: ...ce warning 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...

Page 334: ...e ESP back on page 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...

Page 335: ...ning light 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...

Page 336: ...with added caution to 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 stro...

Page 337: ...nctioning Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The indicator lamp does not come on or does not remain illuminated with a BabySmartTM child seat properly in...

Page 338: ...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 339: ...nience the messages are di vided into two sections Text messages page 339 Symbol messages page 345 i Switching on the ignition causes all in strument cluster lamps except high beam headlamp indicator...

Page 340: ...isit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible The vehicle is losing oil Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so ACTIVE BODY CONTROL STOP CAR TOO LOW The vehicle is parked on an...

Page 341: ...steering wheel too far to avoid damaging the front fenders Listen for scraping noises Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible ABC DISPLAY D...

Page 342: ...m checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP The ABS or the ABS display i...

Page 343: ...malfunctioning 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...

Page 344: ...running turn 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...

Page 345: ...y Possible cause consequence 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 Pla...

Page 346: ...he stopping distance is longer Stop immediately in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so and check the poly V belt If it is broken Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overhe...

Page 347: ...se instructions increases the risk of accident Warning G Driving with the message BRAKE FLUID VISIT WORKSHOP displayed can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately Do not add b...

Page 348: ...ly have 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 conta...

Page 349: ...ving when your engine is badly overheat ed can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine can cause...

Page 350: ...n inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact Restart the engine only after the message disappears from the multifunction...

Page 351: ...zed Mercedes Benz Center G DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP The instrument cluster display is malfunc tioning Continue driving with added caution Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as po...

Page 352: ...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 check the engine...

Page 353: ...d in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet Display Possible cause consequence Possible solution ENGINE OIL LEVEL VISIT WORKSHOP The engine oil has dropped to a critical level Check the engine...

Page 354: ...DRIVE TO WORKSHOP The SmartKey is malfunctioning Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible AUTOMATIC LIGHT ON REMOVE KEY SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or 2 Remove the SmartK...

Page 355: ...SS GO left in the vehicle was recognized while locking the vehicle from the outside Take the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO out of the vehicle KEYLESS GO DRIVE TO WORKSHOP The KEYLESS GO system is malfuncti...

Page 356: ...nz Center as soon as possible FRONT FOGLAMP LEFT CHECK LIGHT The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible FRONT FOGLAMP RIGHT CHECK LIGHT The...

Page 357: ...s possible LOW BEAM LEFT CHECK LIGHT The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible LOW BEAM RIGHT CHECK LIGHT The right low beam lamp is malfunc...

Page 358: ...ssible STANDING LIGHT R CHECK LIGHT The right front standing lamp is malfunc tioning Replace the bulb as soon as possible STANDING LIGHT L SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON The left rear standing lamp is malfunc tio...

Page 359: ...IGNAL L SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON The left rear turn signal 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 t...

Page 360: ...SUNROOF You have opened the driver s door with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch and the sliding portion of the tilt sliding sunroof open Close the tilt sliding sunroof page 202 J CLOSE SUN...

Page 361: ...essure has been detected in the 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...

Page 362: ...ion pressure check Activate the tire inflation pressure monitor after correcting the tire inflation pressure values page 294 TIRE PRESSURE DISPLAY ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN IGNITION IS ON Switch on the igni...

Page 363: ...n as the 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 pres...

Page 364: ...flating Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoid ing abrupt steering and braking maneu vers Observe the traffic situation around you Change the damaged wheel page 386 Have the damaged wheel repaire...

Page 365: ...he traffic situation around you Check the tires If no damage visible check and correct tire inflation pressure as required Change the damaged wheel page 386 Have the damaged wheel repaired or re place...

Page 366: ...r TIRE PRESSURE LF CHECK TIRES The left front tire inflation pressure is low Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt Check the tires If no damage visible check and correct tire inflation pressure as req...

Page 367: ...r TIRE PRESSURE RF CHECK TIRES The right front tire inflation pressure is low Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt Check the tires If no damage visible check and correct tire inflation pressure as re...

Page 368: ...r TIRE PRESSURE LR CHECK TIRES The left rear tire inflation pressure is low Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt Check the tires If no damage visible check and correct tire inflation pressure as requ...

Page 369: ...r TIRE PRESSURE RR CHECK TIRES The right rear tire inflation pressure is low Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt Check the tires If no damage visible check and correct tire inflation pressure as req...

Page 370: ...er seat 1 Lid 2 Buttons Removing the first aid kit Press buttons 2 together and fold lid 1 down Remove first aid kit Storing the first aid kit Place first aid kit in the storage com partments Close li...

Page 371: ...cessories The vehicle tool kit includes One interchangeable slot Phillips screwdriver One towing eye bolt One wheel bolt wrench with socket wrench One alignment bolt One pair of gloves One fuse extra...

Page 372: ...e jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a...

Page 373: ...king tab 1 in the direction of arrow 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 until it stops Turn th...

Page 374: ...icle If you cannot lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO do the following Close the passenger door and the trunk Press the central locking switch in the center console pag...

Page 375: ...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 376: ...interior overhead light 1 Lens Pry off lens 1 using a flat blade screw driver page 370 Switch on the ignition page 34 Take the crank from the operator s manual pouch 2 Crank Insert crank 2 through hol...

Page 377: ...CR 2025 or equivalent Remove the mechanical key out of the SmartKey page 372 1 Mechanical key 2 Slide 3 Battery compartment Insert mechanical key 1 in the direc tion of arrow in side opening Using me...

Page 378: ...h KEYLESS GO Replacement battery Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent Remove the mechanical key out of the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO page 372 Remove battery compartment 3 out of the housing page 376 1 Ba...

Page 379: ...t 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 result of...

Page 380: ...g 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 Con tact your authorized Mercedes Benz Center La...

Page 381: ...itional turn signal lamps in the exte rior rear view mirrors Bi Xenon lamps High mounted brake lamp Brake lamps Front side marker lamps Rear side marker lamps Rear parking lamps Warning G Keep bulbs o...

Page 382: ...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 383: ...ush in and twist clockwise Reinsert bulb socket 4 in 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 wit...

Page 384: ...al lamp Turn the locking knob 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 holde...

Page 385: ...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 arms should o...

Page 386: ...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 387: ...e at a safe distance from the roadway Mounting the spare wheel i Open door only when conditions are safe to do so Warning G Never operate the vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted When drivin...

Page 388: ...other sizeable suitable objects on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the axle not being worked on Warning G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take up brac...

Page 389: ...eel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings 1 Jack support tube cover Move cover 1 toward rear by pressing at point indicated by arrow Remove cover 1 carefully to avoid damage to the locking...

Page 390: ...uited for performing maintenance work under the vehicle Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised Never lie down under the raised vehicle Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt This could re...

Page 391: ...ack back in the vehicle tool kit in the trunk and close the covering lid Replacing jack support tube cover Slide tongue of cover under the upper edge of the tube opening Applying even pressure press c...

Page 392: ...mproper 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...

Page 393: ...ttery Charge battery in accordance with the instructions of the battery charger manufacturer Reinstall the charged battery Follow the previously described steps in re verse order Warning G Never charg...

Page 394: ...es contain lead Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling Never invert the terminal connections i The fo...

Page 395: ...onnecting 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 affected a...

Page 396: ...lamp 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 t...

Page 397: ...t 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 the tow a...

Page 398: ...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 bra...

Page 399: ...t and 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 vate...

Page 400: ...on the driv er s side page 401 In the engine compartment on the pas senger side page 401 Aids for replacing fuses Fuse chart A chart explaining fuse allocation and fuse amperages can be found in the...

Page 401: ...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 Closing Hook cover 1 into the o...

Page 402: ...over 2 Slide To open push slides 2 to symbol and remove cover 1 To close replace cover 1 and press it down and push both slides 2 to symbol Additional fuse box front passenger side 3 Tabs 4 Cover To o...

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Page 404: ...403 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 405: ...ore than 300 000 different parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Genuine Mercedes Benz parts are subject ed to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed man ufactu...

Page 406: ...warranties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and acces...

Page 407: ...ght rear passenger seat 3 Engine number engraved on engine 4 VIN visible lower edge of windshield 5 Vacuum line routing diagram label 6 Emission control information label includes both federal and Cal...

Page 408: ...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 409: ...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 410: ...acc to SAE J 1349 493 hp 5000 rpm2 368 kW 5000 rpm 603 hp 4750 rpm2 450 kW 4750 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 590 lb ft 1800 3500 rpm 800 Nm 1800 3500 rpm 738 lb ft 2000 3000 rpm 1000 Nm 2000...

Page 411: ...detrimen tal effects such as poor handling characteristics increased noise increased fuel consumption Moreover tires and rims not approved by Mercedes Benz may under load exhibit dimensional variation...

Page 412: ...d from an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Depending on vehicle model and the standard or optional factory equipped wheel rim tire configuration on your vehicle Appearance Package Sport Package etc equ...

Page 413: ...oy 7 5 J x17 H2 8 J x18 H21 1 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 8 J x18 H21 Wheel offset 1 81 in 46 mm 1 73 in 44 mm 1 73 in 44 mm Summer tires2 2 Radial ply tires 24...

Page 414: ...chains contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 3 Must not be used with snow chains 8 5 J x19 H21 2 Wheel offset 1 73 in 44 mm 1 73 in 44 mm Summer tires4 4 Radial ply tires 245 45 R18 100Y XL Extra...

Page 415: ...5 45 R18 100Y XL Extra Load or 245 45 R18 96Y 245 40 ZR19 98Y XL Extra Load 2 or 245 40 ZR192 245 40 ZR19 98Y XL Extra Load 2 or 245 40 ZR192 Rear axle AMG light alloy rims 9 J x 18 EH22 9 5 J x 19 H2...

Page 416: ...CL 600 CL 500 with Sport Package standard on U S vehicles and with Appearance Package CL 55 AMG CL 65 AMG Rims light alloy 7 5 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...

Page 417: ...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 gap 0 039...

Page 418: ...ar view mirrors folded out 82 8 in 2104 mm 82 8 in 2104 mm 82 8 in 2104 mm 82 8 in 2104 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 288...

Page 419: ...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 Transmiss...

Page 420: ...aded 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...

Page 421: ...on the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes Benz is recommended Your au thorized Merced...

Page 422: ...l requirements such as resistance to spark knock boiling range vapor pressure etc Warning G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious injury Whenever you are...

Page 423: ...bel Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel This only results in unnecessary cost and may be harmful to the engine operation Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending...

Page 424: ...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 425: ...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 6 34 US qt 6 0 l 6 97 US qt 6...

Page 426: ...ent antifreeze 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 1...

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Page 428: ...installed the 58 indicator lamp in the center console comes on and remains illuminated BabySmartTM compatible child seats Special restraint system for children The sensor system for the front pas sen...

Page 429: ...system and to ad just settings Cruise control Driving convenience system that auto matically maintains the vehicle speed set by the driver Curb weight page 309 Distronic A driving convenience cruise...

Page 430: ...the selector lever GPS Global Positioning System Satellite based system for relaying geographic location information to and from vehicles equipped with special re ceivers Employs DVD digital maps for...

Page 431: ...is an indication of a gasoline s ability to resist undesired detonation knocking The average of both the MON Motor Octane Number and RON Research Octane Number is posted at the pump also known as ANTI...

Page 432: ...l engine heat utilization Feature that uses the engine heat stored in the coolant to heat the vehi cle interior for a short time after the en gine has been turned off Restraint systems Seat belts belt...

Page 433: ...formatics Tightening torque Force times lever arm e g a lug wrench with which threaded fasteners such as wheel bolts are tightened TIN Tire Identification Number page 311 Tire load rating page 311 Tir...

Page 434: ...gnment bolt vehicle tool kit 370 389 427 Anticorrosion antifreeze 423 424 Antiglare Rear view mirror 178 Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti theft alarm systems Indicator lamp 86 Anti theft systems 85...

Page 435: ...ats Multicontour 117 Backrest supports Shoulder region Multicontour seats 117 Backup lamps Replacing bulbs 379 383 Bar 309 BAS 81 427 Batteries SmartKey Checking battery condition 93 Replacing 376 Bat...

Page 436: ...8 Clock 25 See separate COMAND operating in structions Cockpit 22 428 COMAND see separate operating instruc tions Combination switch 52 53 54 129 Control system 137 428 Multifunction display 137 Multi...

Page 437: ...tance to empty Range 152 Distronic 150 208 428 Activating deactivating 213 Cleaning system sensor 322 Control system 150 Distance warning function 216 Driving hints 217 Menu 211 Messages in display 34...

Page 438: ...ion 375 Remote door unlock Tele Aid 248 Trunk Releasing from inside 109 Trunk Unlocking 373 Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emergency In case of Battery Jump starting 394 First aid kit 369 Flat ti...

Page 439: ...utomatic transmission 279 418 Brake fluid 272 418 420 Capacities 418 Engine coolant 280 419 422 Engine oil 418 420 Hydraulic system for ABC 418 Power steering fluid 418 Windshield washer system and he...

Page 440: ...51 Message in display 344 Position indicator 166 Position Automatic transmission 48 165 167 Global locking unlocking see Key Global Positioning System see GPS Glove box 231 Good visibility 178 GPS 429...

Page 441: ...ng 406 Identification number Vehicle VIN 406 Ignition 34 36 Immobilizer 85 Indicator lamps see Lamps indicator and warning Infant and child restraint systems see Chil dren in the vehicle Inflation pre...

Page 442: ...tch 34 Remote control 90 Replacing the batteries 376 Starting the engine 48 Turning off the engine 59 Key SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 94 429 Battery check lamp 94 98 Checking the battery 99 Factory setti...

Page 443: ...225 Seat belt telltale 25 333 SRS 25 63 Tire inflation pressure 25 Tow away alarm 88 Turn signals 25 Lamps interior 131 Language Setting 158 LATCH type child seat anchors see Chil dren in the vehicle...

Page 444: ...essages in display see Multifunction dis play messages Microphone Hands free 29 Mirrors Adjusting 43 Antiglare positions 178 Auto dimming mirrors 178 Exterior rear view mirror Storing park ing positio...

Page 445: ...operating in structions Net parcel 234 Neutral gear position Automatic transmission 48 165 167 New vehicle break in 258 Night security illumination 160 Normal occupant weight 310 Number vehicle identi...

Page 446: ...67 Fuse boxes 400 Interior lighting 131 Interior rear view mirror 43 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 234 Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 259 Phone see Telephone Plastic parts cleani...

Page 447: ...r lamps see Tail lamps Rear seat ashtray see Ashtrays Rear seat head restraints see Head re straints Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 193 Rear window sunshade 182 Recommended tire i...

Page 448: ...es 66 Telltale 333 Warning sounds 68 Seating capacity 288 Seats see Power seats Securing cargo 229 Selector lever see Gear selector lever Self test BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system 74 Lamps in...

Page 449: ...ing bulbs 379 382 383 Standing water Driving through 266 Starter switch 23 Positions 34 Starting difficulties Engine 50 Starting Engine 48 Steering column 42 Steering wheel 42 138 Cleaning 324 Electri...

Page 450: ...iority 247 Emergency call system button 29 244 Emergency calls 243 Hands free microphone 29 Information 246 Initiating an emergency call manually 244 Messages in display 359 Remote door unlock 248 Roa...

Page 451: ...311 Wear pattern 312 Winter 313 Tools 370 Top tether see Children in the vehicle Tow away alarm 87 Towing eye bolt 370 Towing the vehicle 396 Traction 171 264 311 Transmission gear selector lever see...

Page 452: ...ing unlocking in an emergency 373 Lowering 390 Modifications and alterations Operat ing safety 16 Towing 396 Unlocking in an emergency 372 Washing 318 320 Weights 417 Vehicle capacity weight 311 Vehic...

Page 453: ...Weights 417 Wheel Bolts 370 Change 386 Removing 389 Sizes 283 Spare 370 371 386 Tightening torque 390 432 Tires and wheels 283 Window curtain air bags 68 Windows cleaning 323 Windshield Cleaning wiper...

Page 454: ...453 Index X Xenon headlamps see Headlamps...

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Page 456: ...z 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 per...

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