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Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Unlocking the trunk lid

The trunk lid lock is located in the rear li-
cense plate recess.

A minimum height clearance of 6.1 ft 
(1.90 m) is required to open the trunk lid. 

Press trunk lid lock

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page 89)

Loss of the KEYLESS-GO card

If you lose your KEYLESS-GO card, you 
should do the following:

Have the KEYLESS-GO card deactivat-
ed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Center.

Report the loss immediately to your car 
insurance company.

Have the mechanical lock replaced if 
necessary.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center 
will be glad to supply you with a replace-
ment.

Opening the doors from the inside

You can open a locked door from the in-
side. Open door only when conditions are 
safe to do so.

1

Locking knob

2

Inside door handle

Pull on door handle

2

.

If door was locked, locking knob

1

 will 

move up.

!

The trunk lid swings open automatical-
ly. Always make sure that there is suffi-
cient overhead clearance.

i

If the vehicle was previously centrally 
locked, the trunk lid will lock automati-
cally after closing it. The turn signal will 
flash three times to confirm locking.

To prevent a possible inadvertent lock-
out, the trunk lid will open automatical-
ly if a KEYLESS-GO card is recognized 
in the area of the rear shelf or inside 
the trunk. 

Содержание 2003 CL 500

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Страница 20: ...20 At a glance Cockpit Cockpit...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Страница 341: ...Mercedes Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build up of carbon depos its After an extended period of using fuels without such additives carbon depos...

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

Страница 343: ...e life Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle Mercedes Benz 325 0 Anticorrosion An tifreeze Agent Before the start of the winter season or once a year in hot s...

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

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

Страница 346: ...d ex cessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Gr...

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

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

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

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

Страница 351: ...ective occupant protection Tele Aid System Telematic Alarm Identification on De mand The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response automatic and man ual emergency roadside assistance and inf...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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