Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG (2004) manual

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    CL - Class Operator’s Manual[...]

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    CL 500 CL 600 CL 55 AMG[...]

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    Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts o[...]

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    Contents Introduction .......... .......... ......... ............ . 9 Product information ................................ 9 Operator’s Manual ............................... 10 Service and Warranty Information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................[...]

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    Contents Safety and Security . ............. .......... ... 59 Occupant safety .......... ........... .......... .... 60 Airbags ................... ........ ........... ..... 61 Seat belts ... .......... .......... ......... ....... 66 Children in the vehicle .................... 69 Blocking of rear window operation . 75 Panic alarm ........ .....[...]

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    Contents Control system .................................. 129 Multifunction display .................... 129 Multifunction steering wheel ........ 130 Menus .......... .......... ........... ........ ... 132 Standard display menu ................ 134 AUDIO menu ................................ 134 CD changer operating mode ........ 137 TEL menu* .[...]

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    Contents Useful features .................................. 221 Storage compartments ................. 221 Ashtrays ......... .......... ......... .......... . 227 Cigarette lig hter ..... ............. ......... 228 Heated steering wheel* ............... 228 Telephone*.... .......... ........... .......... 229 Tele Aid ... ........... ........ ...[...]

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    Contents Maintenance ...................................... 282 Clearing the service indicator ...... 282 Service term exceeded ................ 282 Calling up the service indicator .... 283 Resetting the service indicator..... 283 Vehicle care ... .......... .......... ........... ..... 284 Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 284 Practical hints[...]

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    Contents Technical data .. .......... ........ ........... ... 359 Spare parts service ............................ 360 Warranty coverage ............................. 361 Loss of Service an d Warranty Information Booklet ...................... 361 Identification labels................... ......... 362 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. [...]

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    9 Product information 왔 Introduction Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and s pecial suitabili- ty f[...]

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    10 Introduction Operator’s Manual 왔 Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service l ife of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in t[...]

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    11 Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and / or its au- thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or mor[...]

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    12 Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance The Service Booklet describes all the nec- essary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each ser- vice in the booklet for[...]

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    13 Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, 앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels [...]

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    14 Introduction Where to find it 왔 Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. For you to find information quickly each section has its own reference color: At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s[...]

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    15 Introduction Symbols 왔 Symbols The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: * Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi- cle. 왘 This symbol points to instruction[...]

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    16 Introduction Operating safety 왔 Operating safety Proper use of the vehicle Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this manual 앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan- dar[...]

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    17 Introduction Problems with your vehicle 왔 Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter i s not handled [...]

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    18 Introduction Reporting safety defects 왔 Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant t o the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.” Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a [...]

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

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    20 At a glance Cockpit 왔 Cockpit[...]

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    21 At a glance Cockpit Item Page 1 Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 49 앫 Windshield wipers 50 앫 High beam 123 2 Cruise control lever 202 앫 Cruise control 195 앫 Distronic* 198 3 Instrument cluster 22 4 Multifunction steering wheel 24 5 Gear range indicator, clock 22 6 Lever for voice control sys- tem*, see separate operat- ing instruction[...]

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    22 At a glance Instrument cluster 왔 Instrument cluster[...]

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    23 At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page 1 Coolant temperature gauge 127 2 Fuel gauge with: Fuel reserve warning lamp 296 3 L Left turn signal indicator lamp 49 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 4 Speedometer with: v ESP warning lamp 295 l Distance warning lamp Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without func- tion. It illuminates when th[...]

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    24 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel 왔 Multifunction steering wheel Item Page 1 Multifunction display 129 Operating control system 129 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume 130 æ up / to increase ç down / to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button 13 9 s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call to reject an incoming call Item Pa[...]

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    25 At a glance Center console 왔 Center console Upper part Item Page 1 Switch for rear window sunshade 172 2 Parking assist* (Parktronic system) deactivation switch 214 3 Active Body Control (ABC) 210 4 Level control switch 211 5 Central locking switch 106 Anti-theft alarm system in- dicator lamp 82 6 Hazard warning flasher on/off switch 123 Item [...]

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    26 At a glance Center console Lower part Item Page 1 KEYLESS-GO* start / stop button 33 2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 46 3 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 71 4 Thumbwheel for setting distance in Distronic* 206 5 Distance warning func- tion* on / off switch 206 6 Program mode selector for automatic transmission 163 7 Ashtray 2[...]

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    27 At a glance Overhead control panel 왔 Overhead control panel Item Page 1 Left reading lamp on / off 124 2 Rear interior lighting on / off 124 3 Right reading lamp on / off 124 4 Interior lighting control 124 5 Sliding / pop-up roof 191 6 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (emergency call system), telephone* and voice control system*, see separa[...]

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    28 At a glance Door control panel 왔 Door control panel Item Page 1 Door handle 96 2 Memory function (for stor- ing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel set- tings) 116 3 Seat heating 113 Seat ventilation* 115 4 Seat adjustment 34 5 Exterior mirror adjustment 40, 167 6 Switches for opening / closing front door windows 186 Item Page 7 Rear wind[...]

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    29 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking[...]

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    30 Getting started Unlocking 왔 The“Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the i nfor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you wi[...]

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    31 Getting started Unlocking Starter switch positions Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply for some electrical con- sumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position 3 Starting position War n i n g ! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter swi[...]

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    32 Getting started Unlocking Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* If your vehicle is equipped with the KEYLESS-GO function, your vehicle checks whether the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid when you grasp the door handle. If your SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is val id, the doors will unlock, and you can open them. The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLE[...]

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    33 Getting started Unlocking 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 , the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P . 왘 Do not depress the brake pedal. Position[...]

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    34 Getting started Adjusting 왔 Adjusting Seats Wa r n i n g ! G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Wa r n i n g ! G Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the dri[...]

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    35 Getting started Adjusting Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switches are located in each door. 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat cushion depth 5 Seat fore and aft adjustment 6 Seat backrest tilt 왘 Switch on ignition. or 왘 Open the respective door. Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or b[...]

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    36 Getting started Adjusting Head restraint height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 1 . Head restraint tilt Manually adjust the angle of the head re- straint. 왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion. For more information, see “Seats” ( 컄 page 107). Wa r n i n g ! G For your protection, drive[...]

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    37 Getting started Adjusting Folding front seat backrest forward 1 Release lever Folding backrest forward 왘 Lift release lever 1 and fold the seat backrest forward. The seat will automatically slide for- ward and the head restraint will move down. Folding backrests back 왘 Lift release lever 1 and fold backrest back. The seat and head restraint [...]

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    38 Getting started Adjusting the respective backrest is not engaged in its lock. Carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is in a safe distance from the roadway. Always provide sufficient room behind the backrest and fold the back- rest all the way back until it locks in place. Keep the area around head restraints clear of artic[...]

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    39 Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column (lower left). 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down 왘 Switch on ignition. or 왘 Open the driver’s door. Adjusting steering colu mn in or out 왘 Move stalk forw[...]

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    40 Getting started Adjusting Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi- tions. Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view mirror. For more information, see “Rear view mi r- ror” ( 컄 page 167). Exterior rear view mirror Wa r n i[...]

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    41 Getting started Adjusting The buttons are located on the driver’s door. 1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mir- ror button 3 Adjustment button 왘 Switch on ignition. 왘 Press button 1 for the left mirror or button 2 for the right mirror. 왘 Push adjustment button 3 up, down, left or right [...]

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    42 Getting started Driving 왔 Driving Fastening the seat belts Wa r n i n g ! G Do not lay any objects in the driver’s foot- well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell leave sufficient clear- ance for the pedals. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between or un- derneath the pedals[...]

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    43 Getting started Driving According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly re strained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt a[...]

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    44 Getting started Driving 1 Release button 2 Buckle 3 Latch plat e 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt from the seat belt outlet. 왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. 왘 Push latch plate 3 into buckle 2 until it clicks. 왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a s[...]

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    45 Getting started Driving Starting the engine Automatic transmission Gearshift patte rn for automatic transmission P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see the “Controls in detail” section ( 컄 page 157). Starting with the SmartKey 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever i[...]

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    46 Getting started Driving Starting with KEYLESS-GO* You can start your vehicle without the Smartkey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P . 왘 Depress the [...]

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    47 Getting started Driving Parking brake 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Parking brake release handle 왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on handle 2 . The warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. Driving 왘 Depress the brake pedal. 왘 Move gear selector lever in position D or R . War n i n g ! G When leaving [...]

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    48 Getting started Driving 왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator. Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down. After a cold start, the automatic transmis- sion shifts at a higher engine revoluti on. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating[...]

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    49 Getting started Driving Switching on head lamps Exterior lamp switch 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on 왘 Turn the switch to B . For more information, see “Exterior lamp switch” ( 컄 page 119). Turn signals and high beam The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Combination switch 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signal[...]

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    50 Getting started Driving Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Combination switch 1 Single wipe 2 Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lamps in the instrument cluster come on. Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Turn the combination switch to the de- sir[...]

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    51 Getting started Driving Single wipe 왘 Press switch briefly in the direction of arrow 1 . The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. Wiping with windshield washer f luid 왘 Press switch in the direction of arrow 1 past the resistance point. The windshield wiper operates with washer fluid. For information on filling up the washer[...]

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    52 Getting started Driving Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires 앫 An ignition cable may be damaged. 앫 The engine electronics may not be op- erating properly. 앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. 왘 Give very little gas. 왘 Have the problem repaired by an au- thorized Mercede[...]

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    53 Getting started Parking and locking 왔 Parkin g and locking You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows: Wa r n i n g ! G Wait until the vehicle is stationary before re- moving the SmartKey from the starter switch. The vehicle cannot be steered when the SmartKey is remove[...]

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    54 Getting started Parking and locking Parking b rake 1 Parking brake 2 Release handle 왘 Step firmly on parking brake 1 . When the engine is running, the indica- tor lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster will be illuminated. W arning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the[...]

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    55 Getting started Parking and locking Switching off headlamp s 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M ( 컄 pag e 49). For more information, see “Exterior lamp switch” ( 컄 page 119). Turning off the engine 왘 Place the gear selector lever in position P . Turning off with the SmartKey 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch ( 컄 page 31[...]

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    56 Getting started Parking and locking For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” ( 컄 page 88). Turning off the engine with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Place the gear selector lever in position P . 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- ton to shut off the engine. With the driver's door closed, the start- er switch is now in position 1 . Wi[...]

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    57 Getting started Parking and locking 1 Lock button on the door handle 왘 After exiting the vehicle, press lock button 1 on the door handle or on the trunk lid. All turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs on the doors move down. For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” ( 컄 page 88). Wa r n i n g ! G To prevent possib[...]

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    59 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems[...]

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    60 Safety and Security Occupant safety 왔 Occupant safety In this section you will learn the most im- portant facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle. The restraint systems are: 앫 Seat belts 앫 Emergency tensioning device 앫 Airbags 앫 Child seats 앫 Child seat recognition 앫 Lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) As indepe[...]

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    61 Safety and Security Occupant safety Airbags Wa r n i n g ! G In the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come on at all, the SRS self-check has detected a malfunction. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center imm ediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS [...]

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    62 Safety and Security Occupant safety 앫 Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward, still permitting proper opera- tion of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver’s breast- bone to the center of the airbag cover on the steering wheel must be at least ten in (25 cm) or more. You should be able to accomplish this by [...]

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    63 Safety and Security Occupant safety serious injuries or death should the side airbag be activated. (2) Always sit nearly upright, properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant or child restraint system for all children 12 years old or under. (3) Always wear seat belts properly. If you believe that, even with the use of these [...]

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    64 Safety and Security Occupant safety Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and airbag When you sell your vehicle we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an SRS by alerting them to the applicable section in the Operator’s Manual. Wa r n i n g ! G 앫 Damaged seat belts or be[...]

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    65 Safety and Security Occupant safety Front airbags 1 Driver airbag 2 Passenger airbag Driver and passenger front airbags are de- ployed: 앫 in the event of a frontal impact 앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold 앫 independently of the side impact air- bags The airbags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s d[...]

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    66 Safety and Security Occupant safety In addition, the window curtain airbags are deployed: 앫 in certain vehicle rollovers The side impact airbags and window cur- tain airbags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deploy- ment threshold. The front passenger side impact airbag will only deploy if the system senses that th[...]

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    67 Safety and Security Occupant safety Wa r n i n g ! 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 belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. T[...]

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    68 Safety and Security Occupant safety Emergency tensioning device (ETD), seat belt force limiter The seat belts for the front and rear outer seats are equipped with emergency ten- sioning devices and belt force limiters. The ETD is designed to activate in the fol- lowing cases: 앫 in frontal or rear-end impacts exceed- ing a preset severity level[...]

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    69 Safety and Security Occupant safety Automatic comfort-fit feature seat belt An automatic comfort-fit feature for front seats reduces the retracting force of the seat belts when they are in normal use. Children in the vehicle If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle: 앫 Secure the child using an infant or child restraint approp[...]

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    70 Safety and Security Occupant safety i For more information on child seats with mounting fittings for tethe r an- chorages, see “Installation of infant and child restraint systems” ( 컄 page 73). For information on LATCH-type child seat mounts ( 컄 page 74). Wa r n i n g ! G Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion,[...]

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    71 Safety and Security Occupant safety BabySmart TM 1 airbag deactivation system 1 Indicator lamp Special BabySmart TM compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are required for use with the BabySmart TM air- bag deactivation system. With the s pecial child seat prope[...]

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    72 Safety and Security Occupant safety Self-test BabySmart TM 1 without sp ecial child seat installed After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once or twice, the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indi- cator lamp 1 located in the center con- sole comes on for approximately six seconds and [...]

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    73 Safety and Security Occupant safety Installation of infant and child restraint system s This vehicle is equipped with tether an- chorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions. 1 Cover of top anchorage ring 왘 Remove cover 1 from anchorage ring. 왘 Store cover 1 in a convenient place (e.g. glove box). 왘 Guide tether st[...]

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    74 Safety and Security Occupant safety Child seat anchors – LATCH type This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH (L ower A nchors and T ethers for CH ildren) type anchors (at each of the rear seats) for the installation of a LATCH child seat with the matching anchor fittings. If you have not installed a child seat, the LATCH mounting anchor fitting[...]

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    75 Safety and Security Occupant safety Blocking of rear window operation The override switch is located on the driv- er’s door. 1 Override switch Activating override switch 왘 Slide override switch 1 to the right. A dot becomes visible. The functions in the rear are disabled. Deactivating override switch 왘 Slide override switch 1 to the left. [...]

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    76 Safety and Security Panic alarm 왔 Panic alarm An audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps will operate for approximately 2½ minutes. 1 Â button Activating 왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least one second. Deactivati ng 왘 Press button 1 again. or 왘 Insert SmartKey in the starter switch. i For operation in the USA only: This de- vice c[...]

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    77 Safety and Security Driving safety systems 왔 Driving safety systems In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems: 앫 ABS (A ntilock B rake S ystem) 앫 BAS (B rake A ssist S ystem) 앫 ESP (E lectronic S tability P rogram) ABS The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels [...]

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    78 Safety and Security Driving safety systems The - indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button twice. It goes out when the engine is running. Braking At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in[...]

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    79 Safety and Security Driving safety systems ESP The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) monitors the vehicle's traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling. The ESP recognizes when a wheel is spin- ning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By ap- plying brakes to the appropriate wheel and by limiting [...]

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    80 Safety and Security Driving safety systems For more information, see “Practical hints” ( 컄 page 295). Switching off the ES P To improve the vehicle's traction, turn off the ESP in driving situations where it would be advantageous to have the drive wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip such as: 앫 starting out on slip[...]

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    81 Safety and Security Driving safety systems The switch is located on the center con- sole. 1 ESP on/ off 왘 Press ESP switch 1 until the ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer comes on. The ESP is deactivated. If one or more wheels are spinning, the ESP warning lamp v in the speedome- ter flashes, regardless of the speed. Traction control brakes [...]

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    82 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems 왔 Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. Activating 앫 With the SmartKey: Removing the SmartKey from the starter switch acti- vates the immobilizer. 앫 With KEYLESS-GO*: Turning off the en- gine by means of the start/stop button on the ge[...]

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    83 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming the alarm system The alarm system is armed after locking the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the alarm sys- tem is activated. The indicator lamp in the central locking switch ( 컄 page 106) will flash after approximately ten seconds [...]

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    84 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Tow-away alarm Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehicle. Arming tow-away alarm When you lock your vehicle, the tow-away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds. When you unlock your vehicle, the tow-away protection [...]

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    85 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems 왘 Press switch 2 . Indicator lamp 1 in the switch comes on briefly. 왘 Exit and lock your vehicle with the SmartKey or (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) the lock button at each door handle. The tow-away alarm remains disarmed un- til you lock your vehicle again. Canceling tow-away alarm To cancel the alarm: Wi[...]

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    87 Controls in detail Locking 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 Loading Useful features[...]

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    88 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 왔 In the “Controls in detail” section you wil l find detailed information on how to oper- ate the equipment installed in your vehicle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. To quickly familiarize yourself with the ba[...]

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    89 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ . All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The vehicle will lock again automatically within approximately 40 seconds of un- locking if: 앫 neither door nor trunk is opened 앫 the SmartKey is not inserted in the starter[...]

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    90 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Restoring to factory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about six seconds until battery check lamp 5 flashes twice. Unlocking and opening the trunk lid You can unlock and open the trunk lid s ep- arately. A minimum height clearance of 6.3 ft (1.90 m) is required to open the t[...]

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    91 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Checking the batteries 왘 Press button ‹ or Œ . Battery check lamp 5 comes on brief- ly to indicate that the SmartKey batter- ies are in order. Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following: 왘 Have the SmartKey deactivated by an authorized M[...]

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    92 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking SmartKey with KEYLESS-G O 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button for trunk lid 3 Locking tab for mechanical key 4 Œ Unlock button 5 Battery check lamp 6  Panic button ( 컄 page 76) For more information on using the SmartKey buttons, see “SmartKey” ( 컄 page 88). Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO [...]

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    93 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Doing so could impair the function of the KEYLESS-GO system. 앫 To lock or unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located outside the vehicle within ap- proximately 3 ft. (1 m) of a door or the trunk lid. 앫 In order to start the engine with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO: 앫 The SmartK[...]

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    94 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting Global unlocking 왘 Grasp the door handle. The vehicle will lock again automatically within approximately 40 seconds of un- locking if neither door nor trunk is opened. Global locking 왘 Press lock button at door handle ( 컄 page 57) or trunk ( 컄 page 95). Selective setting If you fre[...]

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    95 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Locking the vehicle 1 Vehicle lock button 왘 Press vehicle lock button 1 . or 왘 Press the lock button at the outside door handle ( 컄 page 57). or 왘 Vehicles with trunk lid opening/closing system*, press the KEYLESS-GO lock- ing/closing switch at the trunk ( 컄 page 102). The vehicle locks. The tur[...]

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    96 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the doors f rom 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 왘 Pull on door handle 2 . If door was locked, locking knob 1 will move up. Opening the trunk lid from the outside A minimum height cleara[...]

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    97 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking The trunk can also be opened using the SmartKey ( 컄 page 90) or from its inside in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emergency release” ( 컄 page 103). Opening the trunk lid from the inside You can open the trunk from the inside if the vehicle is stationary. A minimum height clearance of 6.3 ft (1.90 m)[...]

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    98 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the trunk lid 1 Handle 왘 Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on handle 1 . 왘 Push the trunk lid closed from the out- side with hands placed flat on trunk lid. The power closing assist automatically en- sures that the lid is pu lled closed com- pletely ( 컄 page 105). Trunk lid opening / closing[...]

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    99 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 왘 Pull remote trunk lid switch 2 until trunk begins to open. The trunk lid opens. The indicator lamp 1 comes on and remains lit until the trunk is closed. The trunk can also be opened using the SmartKey ( 컄 page 90) or from its inside in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emergency release” ( 컄 page 1[...]

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    100 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the trunk lid from the outside (vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*) 1 Trunk lid closing switch 왘 Press trunk lid closing switch 1 brief- ly. The trunk lid closes. If the trunk lid comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high), the closing procedure is sto[...]

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    101 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the trunk lid from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) 1 Trunk lid closing switch 왘 Make sure you have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you. 왘 Press trunk lid closing switch 1 brief- ly. The trunk lid closes. If the trunk lid comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage [...]

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    102 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the trunk lid and locking the ve- hicle from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) On vehicles with trunk lid opening/closing system and KEYLESS-GO, you can close the trunk lid and lock the vehicle simulta- neously. 1 KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch 왘 Make sure you have the SmartKey with KE[...]

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    103 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Trunk lid emergency release The emergency release button is located on the inside of the trunk lid. 1 Emergency release button 왘 Briefly press emergency release button 1 . The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid opens. Illumination of the emergency release but- ton: 앫 The button will flash for 30 minutes[...]

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    104 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Separately locking the trunk lid The lock is located next to the recessed handle. 1 Locked 2 Neutral position 왘 Close the trunk lid ( 컄 page 98). 왘 Pull the mechanical key out of the SmartKey ( 컄 page 331). 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid lock. 왘 Turn the mechanical key clockwi[...]

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    105 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Power closing assis t for doors and trunk lid Power closing assist for doors 왘 Press the doors gently past the initial engage position into the lock. The doors close automatically. Power closing assist for trunk lid 왘 Press the trunk lid gently into its lock. The trunk closes automatically. Automatic[...]

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    106 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Locking and unlocking from the inside You can lock or unlock the doors and the trunk from inside using the central locking or unlocking switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle be- fore starting to drive. The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or un- locked with the central[...]

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    107 Controls in detail Seats 왔 Seats For more information on seat adjustment, see “Seat adjustment” ( 컄 page 35). Easy-entry / exit feature With the easy-entry / exit feature activat- ed, the steering wheel tilts upwards and the driver’s seat moves to the rear. This allows easier entry into and exit from the vehicle when the driver’s do[...]

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    108 Controls in detail Seats Removing and installing front seat head re straint s For information on head restraint adjust- ment, see the “Getting started” secti on ( 컄 page 36). Front seat head restraints 1 Head restraint height switch Removing front seat head restraints 왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold until the head restraint is fully e[...]

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    109 Controls in detail Seats Rear seat head restraints Folding head restraints back The rear seat head restraints and the rear seat power head restraints* can be folded backward for increased visibility. 1 Switch in the front center console 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lamps in the instrument cluster come on. 왘 Press switch [...]

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    110 Controls in detail Seats Placing power head restraints* upright 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lamps in the instrument cluster come on. 왘 Press switch 1 in the front center con- sole and hold. The rear head restraints will fold up- right. Folding back and placing upright power head restraints* with the switch in the rear c[...]

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    111 Controls in detail Seats Lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the seat’s lumbar support to best support your spine. The thumbwheels for the driver’s and front passenger’s seat are located on the oute r side of the seat. 1 Thumbwheel 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lamps in the instrument cluster comes on. 왘 Se[...]

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    112 Controls in detail Seats Lumbar region support 왘 Press k or j on rocker switch 4 . This selects the air cushion you wish to adjust. 왘 Press æ or ç on rocker switch 4 . The air cushion inflates or deflates. Side bolsters adjustment 왘 Adjust the side bolsters so that they provide good lateral support using switch 2 . Massage function (PUL[...]

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    113 Controls in detail Seats Seat heating Vehicles without seat ventilation* The switch is located on the door. 1 Normal heating 2 Rapid heating 왘 Switch on ignition. Switching on seat heating 왘 Press switch 1 . A red indicator lamp above the switch comes on. Switching off seat heating 왘 Press switch 1 again. Switching on rapid seat heating ?[...]

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    114 Controls in detail Seats Vehicles with seat ventilation * The switch is located on the door. The red indicator lamps on the switch show the heating level selected: 1 Seat heating switch 왘 Switch on ignition. Switching on seat heating 왘 Press switch 1 twice. A red indicator lamp above the switch comes on. Switching off seat heating 왘 Press[...]

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    115 Controls in detail Seats Seat ventilation* The switch is located on the door. Seat ventilation can be activated manually with the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or 2 . The driver’s seat ventilation can be activated automatically by the summer opening feature ( 컄 page 189). The blue indicator lamps on the switch show the ventilation l[...]

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    116 Controls in detail Memory function 왔 Memory function You can store up to three different settings per SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. The following settings are saved for each stored position: 앫 Driver’s seat and seat backrest posi- tion 앫 Settings for multicontour seat* 앫 Steering wheel position 앫 Exterior rear view mirror p[...]

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    117 Controls in detail Memory function Storing positions into memory 왘 Adjust the seats, steering wheel and exterior mirrors to the desired position ( 컄 pag e 34). 왘 Press memory button 2 . 왘 Release memory button 2 and push one of the position buttons 1 within three seconds. All the settings are stored with the se- lected position. Recalli[...]

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    118 Controls in detail Memory function The buttons are located on the driver’s door. 1 Passenger-side exterior rear view mir- ror button 2 Adjustment button M Memory button 왘 Stop the vehicle. 왘 Switch on ignition. 왘 Press button 1 . The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror is selected. 왘 Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view m[...]

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    119 Controls in detail Lighting 왔 Lighting For information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” ( 컄 page 49). Exterior lamp switch The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. M Of f U Automatic headlamp mode C Parking lamps (also side marker lamp[...]

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    120 Controls in detail Lighting To activate the daytime running lamp mode, see “Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only)” ( 컄 page 150). Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. For exterior lamp switch, see ( 컄 page 119). Automatic headlamp mode The parking [...]

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    121 Controls in detail Lighting Daytime running lamp mode 왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to position M or U . When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are automatically switched on. In low ambient light conditions the parking lamps will also switch on. Canada on ly When you shift from a driving gear to position N or P , the low beam switch[...]

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    122 Controls in detail Lighting Switching on fog lamps Switching on front fog lamps 왘 Make sure the low beam headlamps are switched on. 왘 Pull out exterior lamp swit ch to first stop. The green indicator lamp ‡ in the lamp switch comes on. Switching on rear fog lamp 왘 Make sure the low beam headlamps are switched on. 왘 Pull out exterior l[...]

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    123 Controls in detail Lighting Combination switch The combination switch is l ocated on the left side of the steering column. 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher Switching on high beams 왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to position B or to U ( 컄 page 119). 왘 Push the combination switch in direction 1 . The high beam indicator A on the instrument clust[...]

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    124 Controls in detail Lighting Switching on the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch. All turn signals will fl ash. Switching off the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch again. Interior lighting The controls are located in the overhead control panel. 1 Left front reading lamp 2 Rear interior lam[...]

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    125 Controls in detail Lighting Deactivating automatic control 왘 Press the ñ symbol on rocker switch 4 . The interior lighting remains switched off in darkness, even when you: 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 open a door 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Manual control Switching lamps on and off 왘 Press the ð symbol on rocker switch 4[...]

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    126 Controls in detail Instrument cluster 왔 Instrument cluster A full view illustration of the instrument cluster can be found in the “At a glance” section of this manual ( 컄 page 22). The instrument cluster i s activated when you: 앫 open a door 앫 turn on the ignition 앫 press the reset button ( 컄 page 22) 앫 switch on the exterior [...]

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    127 Controls in detail Instrument cluster Coolant temperature gauge During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tem- perature may rise close to 248° F (120°C), i.e. close to the red zone of the coolant temperature gauge. The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248° F (120°C), i.e. in th[...]

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    128 Controls in detail Instrument cluster Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer de- 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 marking denoting excessive engine speed. To help protect t[...]

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    129 Controls in detail Control system 왔 Co ntrol system The control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 1 or as soon as the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button is in position 1 . The control system enables you to: 앫 call up information about your vehicle 앫 change vehicle settings For example, you c[...]

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    130 Controls in detail Control system Multifunction steering wheel The displays in the multifunction displ ay and the settings in the control system are controlled 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 æ up / to i[...]

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    131 Controls in detail Control system Pressing any of the buttons on the multi- function steering wheel will alter what is shown in the multifunction display. The information available in the multi func- tion display is arranged in menus, each containing a number of functions or sub- menus. The individual functions are then found within the relevan[...]

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    132 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.[...]

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    133 Controls in detail Control system Menus, submenus and functions Menu 1 Standard dis- play Menu 2 AUDIO Menu 3 Telephone* Menu 4 NAVI Menu 5 Distronic* Menu 6 Trip computer Menu 7 Malfunction memory Menu 8 Settings Commands / submenus Call up FSS Select radio station Load phone book Activate route guid- ance Call up set- tings Fuel consumption s[...]

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    134 Controls in detail Control system Standard display menu You can select the functions in the stan- dard display menu with button j or k . The following functions are available: Display digital speedometer 왘 Press the j or k button repeat- edly until you see the digital speedom- eter appear in the display. The current vehicle speed is shown in [...]

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    135 Controls in detail Control system Select radio station 왘 Turn on the radio. Refer to the separate COMAND operating instructions. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the currently tuned sta- tion in the display. 1 Waveband 2 Station frequency 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired station is found. Select satellite[...]

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    136 Controls in detail Control system Operate the CD player 왘 Turn on the radio and select the CD player. Refer to separate COMAND op- erating instructions. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being played appear in the display. 1 Current CD, for CD changer ( 컄 page 137) 2 Current track 왘 Press button [...]

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    137 Controls in detail Control system CD changer operating mode General notes Should excessively high temperatures oc- cur while in CD mode, CD TEMP HIGH will appear on the display and muting will take place. The unit will then switch back to the last operating mode used until the temper- ature has decreased to a safe operating level. Should excess[...]

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    138 Controls in detail Control system Operational readiness of CD changer If a CD changer has been installed in the system, it can be operated from the COMAND system key pad located in the center dashboard. A loaded magazine must be installed for CD playing. Loading / unloading the CD ma gazine The CD changer is located behind the cov- er on the le[...]

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    139 Controls in detail Control system TEL menu* You can use the functions in the TEL menu to operate your telephone, provided it is connected to a hands-free system and switched on. 왘 Switch on the telephone and COMAND. 왘 Press button è or ÿ on the steering wheel repeatedly until you see the TEL menu in the display. Which messages will appear[...]

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    140 Controls in detail Control system The following functions are available: Answering a call When your telephone is ready to receive calls, you can answer a call at any time. In the display you will then see the message: 왘 Press button s . You have answered the call. In the dis- play you see the length of the call posi- tioned above the number. [...]

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    141 Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button s . The system dials the selected phone number. 앫 If the connection is successful, the name of the party you called and the duration of the call will appear in the display. 앫 If no connection is made, the con- trol system stores the dialed num- ber in the redial memory. Rediali ng The contr[...]

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    142 Controls in detail Control system Distronic* menu Use the Distronic menu to display the current settings for your Distronic system. What information is shown in the display depends on whether the Distronic system is active or inactive. Please refer to the “Driving systems” sec- tion of this manual ( 컄 page 198) for in- structions on how t[...]

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    143 Controls in detail Control system Trip computer menu Use the trip computer menu to call up sta- tistical data on your vehicle. The following information is available: Fuel consumption statistics after start 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the first function of the Trip computer menu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until y[...]

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    144 Controls in detail Control system Resetting fuel consumptio n statistics 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the first function of the trip computer menu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see the reading that you want to reset in the display. 왘 Press and hold the reset button on the instrument cluster ( 컄 page 22)[...]

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    145 Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the malfunction message memory in the display. No malfunctio n messages If no malfunctions have occurred, the mes- sage in the display is: NO MALFUNCTION Malfunctions have occurred If malfunctions have occurred, you will see the number of malfunctions in the di[...]

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    146 Controls in detail Control system Resetting all settings You can reset all the functions of all sub- menus to the factory settings. 왘 Press the reset button on the instru- ment cluster ( 컄 page 22) for approxi- mately three seconds. In the display you will see the request to press the reset button again to con- firm. 왘 Press the reset but[...]

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    147 Controls in detail Control system The table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. De- tailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pag- es. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING VEHICLE CONVENIENCE Select temperature display mode Set daytime running lamp mode (USA only) Set automatic locking[...]

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    148 Controls in detail Control system Instrument cluster submenu Access the INST. CLUS. submenu via the SETTINGS menu. Use the INST. CLUS. sub- menu to change the instrument cluster dis- play settings. The following functions are available: Selecting temperature display mode 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INST. CLUS. [...]

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    149 Controls in detail Control system Selecting language 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INST. CLUS. submenu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis- play: TEXT The selection marker is on the current setting. 왘 Press æ or ç to select the lan- guage to be used for the multifunction [...]

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    150 Controls in detail Control system Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only) 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the LIGHT- ING submenu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis- play: LIGHT CIRCUIT HEADLAMP MOD E . The selection marker is on the current setting. 왘 Press æ or ç to sele[...]

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    151 Controls in detail Control system The locator lighting switches off when the driver’s door is opened. It switches off au- tomatically after a period of approximately 40 seconds. 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the LIGHT- ING submenu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis- play: LOCA[...]

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    152 Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press æ or ç to select the de- sired lamp-on period. You can select: 앫 0 S , the delayed switch-off feature is deactivated 앫 15 S , 30 S , 45 S , or 60 S , the de- layed switch-off feature is activated You can temporarily deactivate the de- layed switch-off feature: 왘 Before leaving the vehicle, tur[...]

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    153 Controls in detail Control system Vehicle submenu Access the VEHICLE submenu via the SET- INGS menu. Use the VEHICLE submenu to make general vehicle settings. The follow- ing functions are available: Setting automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking. With the au- tomatic central locking system a[...]

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    154 Controls in detail Control system Convenience submenu Access the CONVENIENCE 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: Setting key-dependency Use this function to set whether the mem- ory settings for the seats, the steering wh[...]

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    155 Controls in detail Control system After entering the vehicle, the steering wheel and seat will move into the position stored in memory when: 앫 the driver’s door i s closed 앫 you put the SmartKey in the starter switch or press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* 앫 press and hold the appropriate stored position button on the memory s witch [...]

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    156 Controls in detail Control system Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror Use the MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKI NG function to select whether the passen- ger-side exterior rear view mirror should be turned downward during parking maneu- vers when reverse gear R is engaged. For additional information, see “Activating ex- terior rear[...]

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    157 Controls in detail Automatic transmission 왔 Automatic transmission For more information on driving with an au- tomatic transmission, see the “Getting started” section ( 컄 page 45). Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting the shift points up or down. These s[...]

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    158 Controls in detail Automatic transmission One-touch gearshifting Even with an automatic transmission you can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever is i n position D . Downshifting 왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction. The transmission will shift from the current gear to the next lower gear. [...]

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    159 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear r anges With the gear selector lever in position D , you can limit the transmission’s gear range by pressing the gear selector lever to the left ( D- ), and reverse the gear range li mit by pressing the gear selector lever to the right ( D+ ). The selected gear range will appear in the tachometer[...]

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    160 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear selector lever position Effect ì Park position Gear selector lever position when the vehicle is parked. Place gear selector lever in position P only when vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always set the p[...]

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    161 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) CL 55 AMG You can change the gears manually on the steering wheel or by using the gear selector lever ( 컄 page 158). Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Shift in[...]

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    162 Controls in detail Automatic transmission The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the left and right o f the steering wheel. 1 Left button: downshift 2 Right button: upshift Downshifting 왘 Press button 1 on the left side of the steering wheel. The gear range is limited when you are not driving in the manual program mode ( 컄 page[...]

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    163 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Program mode selector switch The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console. 1 Program mode selector switch S Sport For standard driving C Comfort For comfort driving 왘 Press program mode selector switch 1 repeatedly until the letter of the desired shift program ap[...]

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    164 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Manual shift program CL 55 AMG In the manual shift program mode you can change the gears manually on the steering wheel ( 컄 page 161) or by using the gear selector lever ( 컄 page 158). Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature ha[...]

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    165 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Downshifti ng 왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction ( 컄 page 158). or 왘 Press button 1 on the left side of the steering wheel ( 컄 page 161). The transmission shifts to the next lower gear. Upshifting 왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the right in the [...]

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    166 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Deactivating manual shift program 왘 Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until S or C appears in the tachometer display. or 왘 Restart the engine. The transmission will go into the auto- matic shift program mode last se lected ( S or C ). Program mode M is not stored. Emergency operation[...]

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    167 Controls in detail Good visibility 왔 Good visibility For information on the windshield wipers, see “Windshield wipers” ( 컄 page 50) and for setting the exterior rear view mirrors, see “Exterior rear view mirror” ( 컄 page 40). Rear view mirror Automatic antigl are rear view mirr or The reflection brightness of the exterior rear vie[...]

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    168 Controls in detail Good visibility Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position Follow these steps to activate the mirror parking position so that the passen- ger-side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position. 왘 Make sure you have stored a parking position for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirr[...]

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    169 Controls in detail Good visibility Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors Folding the exterior rear view mirrors in and out automatically When the corresponding function in the control system is activated ( 컄 page 156): 앫 The exterior rear view mirrors automatically fold in as soon as the ve- hicle is locked from the outside. 앫 T[...]

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    170 Controls in detail Good visibility Windshield wipers For more information on the windshield wipers, see “Windshield wi pers” ( 컄 page 50). A rain sensor automatically controls the windshield wipers depending on how wet the windshield is. 왘 Switch on ignition. 왘 Set wiper switch to position I ( 컄 page 50). After the initial wipe, pau[...]

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    171 Controls in detail Good visibility Sun visors The sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving. 왘 Swing sun visors down when you expe- rience glare. 1 Mounting 2 Mirror cover 3 Mirror lamp 4 Document holder 왘 To use mirror, lift up cover 2 . Mirror lamp 3 comes on. If sunlight enters through a side window: 왘 Disengage sun visor fro[...]

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    172 Controls in detail Good visibility Adjusting the vanity mirror 왘 Slide the mirror to the l eft or to the right. Images in the mirror appear in normal size or larger, depending on the posi- tion of the mirror. Rear window sunshade* The switch is located in the center console. 1 Rear window sunshade switch 왘 Switch on ignition. 왘 Press swit[...]

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    173 Controls in detail Automatic climate control 왔 Automatic climate co ntrol[...]

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    174 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Item 1 Left center air vent, adjustable 2 Left air vent, fixed 3 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left center air vent 4 Thumbwheel for air temperature control for center air vents 5 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center air vent 6 Right air vent, fixed 7 Right center air vent, adju[...]

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    175 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Automatic climate control panel The automatic climate control is operation- al whenever the engine is running. You can operate the climate control system in ei- ther the automatic or manual mode. The system cools or heats the interior depend- ing on the selected interior temperature and the current o[...]

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    176 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and odors are filtered out before outside air en- ters the passenger compartment through the air distribution system. The air conditioning will not engage (no cooling) if the ± mode is selected ( 컄 page 183). Setting the temperature Use temperature controls a [...]

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    177 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Adjusting the temperature for center air vents When outside temperatures are low, you can manually raise the air temperature for the center and side air vents. The thumbwheel 4 is located between the center air vents ( 컄 page 173). Automatic temperature control 왘 Turn thumbwheel 4 to A . The indi[...]

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    178 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Windows fogged on the inside 왘 Press button ± to switch on the air conditioning ( 컄 page 175). The indicator lamp in the button goes out. 왘 Press button , to switch off the air recirculation ( 컄 page 175). The indicator lamp on the button goes out. 왘 Make sure left and right button U emerg[...]

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    179 Controls in detail Automatic climate control 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. This provides the fastest possible cooling of the vehicle interior (when windows and sliding / pop-u[...]

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    180 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Deactivati ng 왘 Press button , ( 컄 page 175). The indicator lamp on the button goes out. The air recirculation mode is deactivated automatically: 앫 after five minutes if the outside temper- ature is below approximately 41°F (5°C) 앫 after five minutes if the air conditioning is turned off ?[...]

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    181 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Charcoal filter An activated charcoal filter markedly re- duces bad odors and removes pollutants from air entering the passenger compart- ment. Activating 왘 Press button e ( 컄 page 175). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. Deactivating 왘 Press button e ( 컄 page 175). The indicator lamp[...]

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    182 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Rear window defroster The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep battery drain to a minimum, switch off the defroster as soon as the rear window is clear. The de- froster is automatically deactivated after approximately 6 to 17 minutes of opera- tion depending o n the outside tem[...]

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    183 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Air conditioning The air conditioning is operational while the engine is running and cools the interior air to the temperature set by the operator. Deactivating It is possible to deactivate the air condi- tioning (cooling) function of the automatic climate control system. The air in the vehi- cle wil[...]

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    184 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Deactivating 왘 Press button T ( 컄 page 175). The indicator lamp on button T goes out. The residual heat is automatically turned off: 앫 when the ignition is switched on 앫 after about 30 minutes 앫 if the battery voltage drops Ventilated storage compartment (except CL 55 AMG) The storage compa[...]

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    185 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Rear passenger compartment adjust- able air vents 1 Left center air vent, adjustable 2 Right center air vent adjustable 3 Thumbwheel for center air vents with adjustable booster blower To open center air vents and to adjust the booster blower: 왘 Turn thumbwheel 3 . i The booster blower allows air v[...]

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    186 Controls in detail Power windows 왔 Power windows Opening and closing the windows The side windows can be opened and closed electrically. The switches for all the side windows are on the driver’s door. The switches for the respective windows are on the passenger door and on the rear cen- ter console. 1 Left front window 2 Right front window [...]

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    187 Controls in detail Power windows 왘 Switch on ignition. Opening the windows 왘 Press switch 1 to 4 at the symbol k to the resistance point. The corresponding window will move downwards until you release the switch. Closing the windows 왘 Press switch 1 to 4 at the symbol j to the resistance point. The corresponding window will move upwards u[...]

  • Página 189

    188 Controls in detail Power windows Fully closing the door windows (Express-close) 왘 Press switch 1 to 2 at the symbol j past the resistance point and release. The corresponding window closes com- pletely. Stopping windows 왘 Press respective switch again. Opening and closing the windows with the SmartKey The sliding/pop-up roof ( 컄 page 191)[...]

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    189 Controls in detail Power windows Opening (Summer open ing feature) If the weather is warm, you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simulta- neously: 앫 opening the sliding/pop-up roof 앫 opening the side windows 앫 turning on the seat ventilation* for the driver’s seat To do so, follow the instructions below: 왘 Press and hold[...]

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    190 Controls in detail Power windows Synchronizing the power windows The power window must be resynchro- nized each time 앫 after the battery has been disconnect- ed. 앫 if the power windows cannot be fully opened (Express-open) or closed (Express-close). Synchronizing 왘 Switch on ignition. 왘 Press the power window switches at the symbol j un[...]

  • Página 192

    191 Controls in detail Sliding / pop-up roof 왔 Sliding / pop-up roof Opening and closing the sliding /pop-up roof The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened and closed electrically. The switch for the sliding/pop-up roof is on the overhead control panel. 1 Push up to raise roof at rear 2 Pull down to lower roof at rear 3 Push forward to slide roof clo[...]

  • Página 193

    192 Controls in detail Sliding / pop-up roof 왘 Switch on ignition. Opening and closing the sliding / pop-up roof 왘 To open, close, raise or lower the sliding / pop-up roof, move the switch to resistance point in the required direction 1 to 4 . Release the switch when the roof has reached the required position. Express-opening and Express-closin[...]

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    193 Controls in detail Sliding / pop-up roof Opening and closing the sliding / pop-up roof with the SmartKey The power windows will also be opened or closed when you operate the sliding / pop-up roof with the SmartKey. 왘 Aim transmitter eye at the driver’s door handle. Opening (Summer opening feature) If the weather is warm, you can ventilate t[...]

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    194 Controls in detail Sliding / pop-up roof Closing the slid ing/pop-up roo f with KEYLESS-GO* (Convenience feature) The power window ( 컄 page 186) will also be closed when the sliding/pop-up roof is operated with KEYLESS-GO. 왘 Press and hold lock button at door ( 컄 page 57) until the sliding / pop-up roof and the side windows are closed. Sy[...]

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    195 Controls in detail Driving systems 왔 Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle are de- scribed on the following pages: 앫 Cruise control and Distronic*, with which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed. 앫 ABC with vehicle level control systems, with which you can change vehicle sus- pension characteristics. 앫 Parktronic syste[...]

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    196 Controls in detail Driving systems 1 Set current or higher speed 2 Set current or lower speed 3 Cancel cruise control 4 Resume at last set speed Setting current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. 왘 Briefly lift 1 or depress 2 the cruise control lever. The current speed is set. 왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator pe[...]

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    197 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a higher speed 왘 Lift the cruise control lever to position 1 and hold it until the desired speed is reached. 왘 Release the cruise control lever. The new speed is set. Setting a lower speed 왘 Depress the cruise control lever to position 2 and hold it until the desired speed is reached. 왘 Release[...]

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    198 Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic* When activated, the Distronic adaptive cruise control system increases driving convenience afforded by the cruise control during travel on expressways and other major roads. 앫 If the Distronic distance sensor detects a slower moving vehicle di rectly ahead, your vehicle speed will be reduced so th[...]

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    199 Controls in detail Driving systems Wa r n i n g ! G Distronic cannot take street and traffic con- ditions into account. Only use Distronic if the road, weather and traffic conditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed. Wa r n i n g ! G Use of Distronic can be dangerous on slip- pery roads. Rapid changes in tire traction can result in[...]

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    200 Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic displays in the speedometer dial Set speed If Distronic is activated, one or two seg- ments come on in the mph scale around the set speed. Segments If Distronic detects a vehicle directly ahead, the segments (representing the dif- ference) between the speed of the vehicle ahead and the set speed come[...]

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    201 Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic menu in the control system In the Distronic menu you see the curre nt settings for Distronic. What appears in the display depends on whether Distronic and the distance warning function are turned on or off. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see one of the following dis- plays. Wa r n i n[...]

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    202 Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic deactivated If Distronic is deactivated, you can see the standard display of Distronic in the multi- function display. 1 Vehicle ahead, if detected 2 Actual distance to vehicle ahead 3 Preset distance threshold to vehicle ahead 4 Symbol for activated distance warning function 5 Your vehicle Distronic[...]

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    203 Controls in detail Driving systems Activating Distronic You can activate Distronic if 앫 you are driving between 25 mph (40 km/h) and 110 mph (180 km/h) 앫 the ESP is activated ( 컄 page 79) If Distronic has not been activated after pressing the cruise control lever you will see the message --- in the multifunction display. In the following [...]

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    204 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a lower speed 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 2 ( 컄 page 202) to decrease vehicle speed in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). The new speed is set. The stored speed is displayed in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds ( 컄 page 202), and one[...]

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    205 Controls in detail Driving systems Deactivating Distronic There are several ways to deactivate the Distronic system: 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 3 ( 컄 page 202). or 왘 Step on the brake pedal. Distronic will be deactivated. The last speed set will be stored into memory. Distronic deactivates automatical[...]

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    206 Controls in detail Driving systems 1 Distance warning function on / off switch 2 Thumbwheel for setting distance Increasing distance Increasing the distance setting tells Dis- tronic to maintain a greater following dis- tance to the vehicle ahead. 왘 Turn thumbwheel 2 towards ¯ . Decreasing distance Decreasing the distance setting tel ls Dis-[...]

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    207 Controls in detail Driving systems Activating 왘 Press switch 1 . Indicator lamp on the switch comes on. A loudspeaker symbol appears in the multifunction display ( 컄 page 202). Deactivating 왘 Press switch 1 . Indicator lamp on the switch goes out. No loudspeaker symbol appears in the multifunction display. Driving with Distronic This sect[...]

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    208 Controls in detail Driving systems The most likely cause for a malfunctioning system is a dirty sensor (located behind the hood grille), especially at times of snow and ice or heavy rain. In such a case, Dis- tronic will switch off, and the message CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE SEE OPE R. MANUAL appears in the multifunction dis- play. For cleaning and [...]

  • Página 210

    209 Controls in detail Driving systems Offset driving A vehicle traveling in your lane but o ffset from your direct line of travel may not be detected by Distronic. There will be insuffi- 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 chan[...]

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    210 Controls in detail Driving systems Active Body Control (ABC) The ABC system automatically selects the optimum suspension tuning and ride height for your vehicle. Suspension tuning The suspension tuning is set according to: 앫 your driving style 앫 road surface conditions 앫 the vehicle loading 앫 your choice of suspension style, “sporty?[...]

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    211 Controls in detail Driving systems Vehicle level control Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to 앫 reduce fuel consumption 앫 increase vehicle safety The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered according to the selected level setting and to the vehicle speed: 앫 With increasing speed, ride height is re- duced by up to[...]

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    212 Controls in detail Driving systems The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary: The switch with th e indicator lamps is lo- cated in the upper part of the center con- sole. 1 Indicator lamps 2 Vehicle level control switch 왘 Briefly press switch 2 to change from one level setting to the next. When ve- hi[...]

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    213 Controls in detail Driving systems Normal level (see table) Speed dependent lowering of vehicle chas- sis (approximate values): 앫 between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 40 mph (65 km/h) – none 앫 between 40 mph (65 km/h) and 87 mph (140 km/h) – lowered pro- gressively by approximately 0.4 in (11 mm). Raised level 1 (see table) Speed dependent loweri[...]

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    214 Controls in detail Driving systems Parktronic system* (Parking assist) The Parktronic system is an el ectronic aid designed to assist the driver during park- ing maneuvers. It visually and audibly indi- cates the relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle. The Parktronic system is automatically ac- tivated when you switch on the igni[...]

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    215 Controls in detail Driving systems Range of the sensors To function properly, the sensors must be free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean the sensors regularly, being careful not to scratch or damage the sensors. Front sensors Rear sensors Minimum distance If the system detects an obstacle in this range, all the warning lamps come on and you h[...]

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    216 Controls in detail Driving systems Warning indicators Visual signals indicate to the driver the rel- ative distance between the sensors and an obstacle. The warning indicators for the front area are located above the left air vents and center air vents in the dash- board ( 컄 page 20). The warning indicator for the rear area is integrated in t[...]

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    217 Controls in detail Driving systems As your vehicle approaches an object, one or more segments will come on, depending on the distance between your vehicle and the object. When the eighth segment comes on, you have reached the minimum distance. 앫 Front area: An intermittent acoustic warning will sound as the first red seg- ment comes on and a [...]

  • Página 219

    218 Controls in detail Driving systems Parktronic m alfunction There is a malfunction in the Parktronic system if the red segments of the Park- tronic warning indicator come on and a warning sounds. The Parktronic system will switch itself off after 30 seconds and the indicator lamp on the Parktronic switch comes on. 왘 Have the Parktronic system [...]

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    219 Controls in detail Loading 왔 Loading Roof rack* Preparing roof rack installation 왘 Open trim at the trim strips in the roof. 왘 Secure the roof rack according to man- ufacturer’s instructions for installati on. Loading instructions The total load weight including vehicle oc- cupants and luggage/cargo should not ex- ceed the vehicle capac[...]

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    220 Controls in detail Loading Cargo tie-down hooks Six hooks are located in the trunk. 왘 Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on all hooks with rope of suf- ficient strength to hold down the cargo. Wa r n i n g ! G Always fasten items being carried as secure- ly as possible. In an accident, during hard braking or sud- den maneuvers, loos[...]

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    221 Controls in detail Useful features 왔 Usef ul features Storage compartm ents Glove box 1 Unlocked 2 Locked 3 Glove box lid release Locking the glove box 왘 Insert the mechanical key ( 컄 page 331) into the glov e box lock. 왘 Turn the mechanical key to position 2 . Unlocking the glove box 왘 Insert the mechanical key ( 컄 page 331) into t[...]

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    222 Controls in detail Useful features Storage compartment in the glove box A storage compartment is located in the cover of the glove box. It can be used to store check cards, pens, a flashlight, etc. 1 Storage compartment in glove box 왘 Lightly press the marking on the li d of storage compartment 1 . The lid opens upward. Storage compartment in[...]

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    223 Controls in detail Useful features Opening storage compartment (except CL 55 AMG) 왘 Press button 1 and lift the armrest. Opening storage tray and telephone holder* The tray contains a coin holder. 왘 Press button 2 and lift up the armrest. Storage compartment between rear seats 1 Cover Opening 왘 Slide cover 1 rearward. Closing 왘 Slide co[...]

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    224 Controls in detail Useful features Storage compartments under the front seats 1 Lid 2 Buttons Opening 왘 Press buttons 2 together and fold lid 1 down. Closing 왘 Close lid 1 until both buttons 2 of lock engage. Cup holder in front of seat armrest Folding out cup holder 1 Button for folding out the cup holder 왘 Open the storage compartment i[...]

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    225 Controls in detail Useful features Folding in cup holder 3 Fold in the second cup holder 왘 Press the second cup holder in the di- rection of arrow 3 until it engages. 4 Release button 왘 Press release button 4 and fold the cup holder into the storage compart- ment until it engages. 왘 Close the storage compartment. Cup holder in rear seat a[...]

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    226 Controls in detail Useful features Opening cup holder 왘 Push front of sliding compartment 1 . The cup holder slides out. Closing cup holder 왘 Push sliding compartment 1 back un- til it engages. Parcel net in front passenger footwell A small convenience parcel net is located in the front passenger footwell. It is for small and light items, s[...]

  • Página 228

    227 Controls in detail Useful features Ashtrays Center console ashtray 1 Button for disengaging ashtray Opening ashtray 왘 Briefly touch cover plate. The ashtray opens automatically. Removing ashtray insert 왘 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[...]

  • Página 229

    228 Controls in detail Useful features Cigarette lighter 1 Cigarette lighter 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lamps in the instrument cluster should come on. 왘 Push in cigarette lighter 1 . The lighter will pop out automatically when hot. Heated steering wheel* The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering[...]

  • Página 230

    229 Controls in detail Useful features Switching on 왘 Switch on ignition. All the lamps in the instrument cluster should come on. 왘 Turn switch at the tip of stalk in direc- tion of arrow 1 . The steering wheel is heated. Indicator lamp 2 comes on. Switching off 왘 Turn switch at the tip of stalk in direc- tion of arrow 3 . The steering wheel [...]

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    230 Controls in detail Useful features You can take and make telephone calls us- ing the s and t buttons on the steering wheel. To carry out other tele- phone functions, use the control system ( 컄 page 129). See separate operating manual for instruc- tions on how to use the telephone. Tele Aid The Tele Aid system (T ele matic A la rm I dentificat[...]

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    231 Controls in detail Useful features Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aid acquaintance Call, you will receive a user ID and password via first call mail. By visiting www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid” (USA only), you will have access to account information, remote door un- lock, and more. System self-chec k Initially, after turni[...]

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    232 Controls in detail Useful features Emergency calls An emergency call is initiated automa tical- ly: 앫 following an accident in which the emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) or airbags deploy 앫 if the anti-theft alarm or the tow-away alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, see “Anti-theft systems” ( 컄 page 82) and tow-away alarm ( 컄[...]

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    233 Controls in detail Useful features Initiating an emergency ca ll manually 1 SOS button 2 Cover 왘 Briefly press on cover 2 . The cover will open. 왘 Press SOS button 1 briefly. The indicator lamp in SOS button 1 will flash until the emergency call is concluded. 왘 Wait for a voice connection to the Re- sponse Center. 왘 Close cover 2 after [...]

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    234 Controls in detail Useful features Roadside Assistance button • The Roadside Assistance button • is located below the center armrest cover. 왘 Press and hold the button • (for longer than two seconds). A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside As- sistance dispatcher will be initiated. The button will flash while the call is in progress. The me[...]

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    235 Controls in detail Useful features Information button ¡ The Information button ¡ is located be- low the center armrest cover. 왘 Press and hold the button (for longer than two seconds). A call to the Customer Assistance Cen- ter will be initiated. The button will flash while the call is in progress. The message INFO – CONNECTING CALL will [...]

  • Página 237

    236 Controls in detail Useful features Upgrade Signals The Tele Aid system processes calls using the following priority: 앫 Automatic emergency – First priority 앫 Manual emergency – Second priority 앫 Roadside Assistance – Third priority 앫 Information – Fourth priority Should a higher priority call be initiated while you are connected[...]

  • Página 238

    237 Controls in detail Useful features Remote door unlock In case you have locked your vehicle unin- tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle), and the reserve SmartKey is not handy: 왘 Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (i n Canada). You will be asked to provide your pass- word which you pr[...]

  • Página 239

    238 Controls in detail Useful features The Response Center will then unlock your vehicle with the remote door unlocking feature. Stolen vehicle tracking services In the event your vehicle was stolen: 왘 Report the incident to the police. The police will issue a numbered inci- dent report. 왘 Pass this number on to the Mercedes-Benz Response Cente[...]

  • Página 240

    239 Controls in detail Useful features Remote control integrated into the interior rear view mirror 1 Indicator lamp 2 3 4 Signal transmitter button 5 Hand-held transmitter button 6 Hand-held remote control trans- mitter (not part of the vehicle equipment) War n i n g ! G Before programming the integrated r emote control to a garage door opener or [...]

  • Página 241

    240 Controls in detail Useful features Programming or reprogramming the in- tegrated remote control Step 1: 왘 Switch on ignition. Step 2: 왘 If you have previously programmed an integrated signal transmitter button and wish to retain its programming, proceed to step 3. Otherwise, press and hold the two outer signal transmit- ter buttons 2 and 4 [...]

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    241 Controls in detail Useful features Step 5: 왘 When the indicator lamp 1 flashes rapidly, release both buttons. Step 6: 왘 Press and hold the just-trained inte- grated signal transmitter button and observe the indicator lamp 1 . If the indicator lamp 1 stays on con- stantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the inte[...]

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    242 Controls in detail Useful features Step 11: 왘 Press, hold for two seconds and re- lease same button a second time to complete the training process. Some garage door openers (or other rolling code equipped devices) may require you to perform this procedure a third time to complete the training. Step 12: 왘 Confirm the garage door operation by[...]

  • Página 244

    243 Controls in detail Useful features Operation of integrated remote control 왘 Switch on ignition. 왘 Select and press the appropriate inte- grated signal transmitter button ( 2 , 3 or 4 ) to activate the remote con- trolled device. The integrated remote control trans- mitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed – up [...]

  • Página 245

    244 Controls in detail Useful features Infrared reflecting windshield 1 Mounting location for electronic toll collection devices (infrared transpar- ent) 2 Infrared transparent area (pass-through for electronic signals) 3 31.5 in (80 cm) 4 19.0 in (48 cm) 5 1.75 in (4.5 cm) Your vehicle is equipped with infrared re- flecting glass which reduces the[...]

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    245 Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care[...]

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    246 Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) 왔 In the “Operation” section you will find de- tailed information on operating, maintai n- ing and caring for your vehicle. The first 1000 miles (1500 km) The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satis- fied you will be with its performance later on. 앫 Drive[...]

  • Página 248

    247 Operation Driving instructions 왔 Driving instructions Drive sensibly – save fuel Fuel consumption, to a great extent, de- pends on driving habits and operating con- ditions. To save fuel you should: 앫 Keep tires at the recommended infla- tion pressures. 앫 Remove unnecessary loads. 앫 Remove roof rack when not in use. 앫 Allow engine t[...]

  • Página 249

    248 Operation Driving instructions Brakes To help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roads), it is advisable to brake the vehicle with considerable force prior to parking. The heat generated serves to dry the brakes. If your brake system is normally only sub- jected to moderate loads, you should occ[...]

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    249 Operation Driving instructions After hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time, rather than immediately parking, so that the air stream can cool down the brakes faster. Driving o ff Apply the brakes to test them briefly after driving off. Perform this procedure only when the road is clear of other traffic. Warm up the engine smoot[...]

  • Página 251

    250 Operation Driving instructions Tires Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and be- come visible at a tread depth of approxi- mately 1 ⁄ 16 in (1.6 mm), at which point the tire is considered worn and should be re- placed. The tread wear indicator appears as a soli[...]

  • Página 252

    251 Operation Driving instructions Hydrop laning Depending on the depth of the water layer on the road, hydroplaning may occur, even at low speeds and with new tires. Reduce vehicle speed, avoid track grooves in the road and apply brakes cautiously in the rain. Tire traction The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is always lower than on [...]

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    252 Operation Driving instructions CL 500 Your vehicle is factory equipped with “H”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). CL 600 Your vehicle is factory equipped with “Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph ([...]

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    253 Operation Driving instructions Road salts and chemicals can adversely af- fect braking efficiency. Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal braking effect. Depressing the brake pedal periodically when traveling at length on salt-strewn roads can bring road-salt impaired braking efficiency back to normal. If the vehicle i[...]

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    254 Operation Driving instructions Passenger compartment Driving abroad Abroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If you plan to drive into areas which are not listed in the index of your Mercedes-Benz Center directory, you should request pertinent information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Control and [...]

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    255 Operation Driving instructions Catalytic converter Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve substantial con- trol of the pollutants in the exhaust emis- sions. Keep your vehicle in proper operating condition by following our rec- ommended mai[...]

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    256 Operation Driving instructions Coolant temperature During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tem- perature may rise close to approx. 248°F (120°C). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature over 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious en- gine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes[...]

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    257 Operation At the gas station 왔 At the gas station Refueling The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* automatically locks/un- locks the fuel filler flap. 왘 Turn the engine off 앫 by turning the SmartKey to position[...]

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    258 Operation At the gas station 왘 Replace the fuel cap by turning it to the right. You will hear when the fuel cap is tight- ened. 왘 Close the fuel filler flap. Check regularly and before a long trip 1 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 2 Brake fluid 3 Coolant level Wa r n i n g ! G Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pres- sur[...]

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    259 Operation At the gas station Windshield washer system and head- lamp cleaning system For more information on refilling the wash- er reservoir, see “Windshield washer sys- tem and headlamp cleaning system” ( 컄 page 269). Coolant For more information, see “Coolant” ( 컄 page 266) and see “Coolants” ( 컄 page 376). Brake fluid For [...]

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    260 Operation Engine compartment 왔 Engine compartment Hood Opening The hood lock release lever is locate d in the driver’s footwell to the left of the park- ing brake pedal. 1 Release lever 왘 Pull release lever 1 in directi on of ar- row. The hood is unlocked and handle 2 will extend out of the radiator grille. 2 Handle for opening the hood ?[...]

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    261 Operation Engine compartment Closing 왘 Let the hood drop from a height of ap- proximately 1 ft (30 cm). The hood will lock audibly. 왘 Check to make sure the hood is fully closed. If you can raise the hood at a point above the headlamps, then it is not properly closed. Open it again and let it drop with somewhat greater force. Engine oil The[...]

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    262 Operation Engine compartment Checking the engine oil level with the control system When checking the oil level the vehicle must 앫 be parked on level ground 앫 be at normal operating temperature 앫 have been stationary for at least five minutes with the engine turned off To check the engine oil level via the multi- function display, do the f[...]

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    263 Operation Engine compartment Other display messages If the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* is not in position 2 , the following message will appear: FOR ENGINE OIL LEVEL IGNITION ON! 왘 Switch on ignition. If you see the message: PERF. SERV ON TIME 왘 If engine is at normal operating temperature, wait five minutes before repeating c[...]

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    264 Operation Engine compartment Checking the engine oil level with the oil dipstick (CL 500, CL 55 AMG only) When checking the oil level the vehicle must 앫 be parked on level ground 앫 be at normal operating temperature 앫 have been stationary for at least five minutes with the engine turned off To check the engine oil level with the oil dipst[...]

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    265 Operation Engine compartment Adding engine oil CL 500, CL 55 AMG 1 Oil dipstick 2 Filler cap 왘 Unscrew filler cap 2 from filler neck. 왘 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 by oil entering the ground or water. 왘 Screw filler cap 2 ba[...]

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    266 Operation Engine compartment Be careful not to spill any oil when adding. Avoid environmental damage caused by oil entering the ground or water. 왘 Screw filler ca p 1 back on filler neck. For more information on engine oil, see the “Technical data” section ( 컄 page 372) and ( 컄 page 374). Transmission fluid level The transmission flui[...]

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    267 Operation Engine compartment The coolant expansion tank is located on the passenger side of the engine compart- ment. 1 Coolant expansion tank 왘 Using a rag, turn the cap slowly approx- imately one half turn to the left to re- lease any excess pressure. 왘 Continue turning the cap to the left and remove it. The coolant level is correct if th[...]

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    268 Operation Engine compartment Battery Your vehicle’s battery is located in the trunk under the right hand wheel well cov- er panel ( 컄 page 348). The battery should always be sufficiently charged in order to achieve its rated ser- vice life. Refer to Service Booklet for bat- tery maintenance intervals. If you use your vehicle mostly for shor[...]

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    269 Operation Engine compartment Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engine compartment. 1 Washer fluid reservoir Fluid for the windshield washer system and the headlamp cleaning system is supplied from the windshield washer reservoir. It has a capacity of approx. 7.1 US qt. (6.7 l[...]

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    270 Operation Tires and wheels 왔 Tires and wheels See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommend- ed rims and tires for summer and winter operation. They can also offer advice con- cerning tire service and purchase. Retreaded tires are not tested or recom- mended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous damage cannot alway[...]

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    271 Operation Tires and wheels Life of tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to: 앫 Driving style 앫 Tire pressure 앫 Distance driven Direction of rotation Unidirectional tires offer added advantag- es, such as better hydroplaning perfor- mance. To benefit, however, you must make sure the ti[...]

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    272 Operation Tires and wheels Tire pressure changes by approximately 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure where the temperature is different from the outsi de temperature. Tire temperature and tire pressure also in- crease while driving, depending on the driving speed and the [...]

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    273 Operation Tires and wheels Checking tire pressure electronically* (vehicles produced up to approximate- ly October 2003) The tire inflation pressure monitor only functions on wheels that are equipped with the proper electronic sensors. It monitors the tire inflation pressure, as selected by the driver, in all four tires. A warning is is - sued [...]

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    274 Operation Tires and wheels Activating the tire inflation pressure monitor You must activate the tire inflation pres- sure monitor in the following cases: 앫 If you have changed the tire pressure 앫 If you have replaced the wheels or tires 앫 If you have installed new wheels or tires 왘 Make sure the tire pressure is correctly set. 왘 Press[...]

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    275 Operation Tires and wheels 왘 Press the reset button on the instru- ment cluster ( 컄 page 22). The following message will appear in the multifunction display: MONITOR CURRENT TIRE PRESSURE 왘 Press æ button. The following message will appear in the multifunction display: TIRE PRESS. CONTROL ACTIVATED ! The tire inflation pressure monitor w[...]

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    276 Operation Tires and wheels 왘 Switch on ignition. 왘 Press button è or ÿ on the mul- tifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the standard display menu ap- pears in the multifunction display ( 컄 page 129). 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until you see the current inflation pres- sures for each tire appear in the dis- play. i After yo[...]

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    277 Operation Tires and wheels Reactivating the tire pressure monitor The tire pressure monitor must be reacti- vated in the following situations: 앫 if you have changed the tire pressure 앫 if you have replaced the wheels or tires 앫 if you have installed new wheels or tires 왘 Using the table on the fuel filler flap, make sure the tire inflat[...]

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    278 Operation Tires and wheels 왘 Press the reset button on the instru- ment cluster ( 컄 page 22). The following message will appear in the multifunction display: CHECK CURRENT TIRE PRES.? 왘 Press the æ button. The following message will appear in the multifunction display: TIRE PRES. MONITOR REACTIVATED The tire inflation pressure monitor wi[...]

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    279 Operation Tires and wheels Rotating wheels On vehicles with the same wheel size all around, wheels can be rotated every 3000 to 6000 miles (5000 to 10 000 km), or sooner if necessary, according to the de- gree of tire wear. The same direction of tire rotation must be retained. Rotate the wheels before the characteris- tic tire wear pattern beco[...]

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    280 Operation Winter driving 왔 Winter driving Before the onset of winter, have your vehi- cle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This service in- cludes: 앫 Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze concentration. 앫 Addition of cleaning concentrate to the water of the windshield and headlamp cleaning system. Add MB Concentrate “S?[...]

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    281 Operation Winter driving Block heater (Canada only) The engine is equipped with a block heat- er. The electrical cable may be installed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Snow chains Snow chains should only be driven on snow-covered roads at speeds not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains as soon as possible when dri ving on roads with[...]

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    282 Operation Maintenance 왔 Maintenance We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with the Service Booklet at the times called for by the FSS (Flexible Service System). Failure to have the vehicle main tained in accordance with the Service Booklet at the designated times /mileag[...]

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    283 Operation Maintenance Calling up the service indicator 왘 Switch on ignition. The standard display of the control sys- tem appears ( 컄 page 129). 왘 Press button k or j on the mul- tifunction steering wheel until FSS indi- cator with the service symbol 9 or ´ and the service deadline appears in the multifunction display. Resetting the serv[...]

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    284 Operation Vehicle care 왔 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of vehicle While in operation, even while parked, your vehicle is subjected to varying external in- fluences which, if gone unchecked, can at- tack the paintwork as well as the underbody and cause lasting damage. Such damage is caused not only by ex- treme and varying climatic conditions[...]

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    285 Operation Vehicle care We have selected car-care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always reflect the latest technology. You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved car-care products at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or damage due to negligent or i[...]

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    286 Operation Vehicle care Engine cleaning Prior to cleaning the engine compartment make sure to protect electrical compo- nents and connectors from the intrusion of water and cleaning agents. Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticor- rosion Wax, should be applied to the en- gine compartment after every engine cleaning. Before applying, all contro [...]

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    287 Operation Vehicle care Cleaning the Distronic* system sensor cover 1 Distronic* system sensor cover 왘 Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham- poo, with plenty of water to clean sen- sor cover 1 . To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and use only a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the sensor cove[...]

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    288 Operation Vehicle care 왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and detergent solution. Window cleaning 왘 Turn on the wipers and place it in a ver- tical position. For information on placing the wipers to a vertical position, see “Replacing wiper blades” ( 컄 page 341). 왘 Use a window cleaning solution on all glass surfaces[...]

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    289 Operation Vehicle care Light alloy wheels Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels. If possible, clean wheels once a week with Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care, us- ing a soft bristle brush and a strong spray of water. Follow the instructions on container. Instrument cluster Use a gentle d[...]

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    290 Operation Vehicle care Upholstery Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency 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. Leather upholstery Wipe leather upholste[...]

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    291 Practical hints What to do if …? Where will I find...? Unlocking/locking in an emergency Opening/closin g in an emergen cy Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses[...]

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    292 Practical hints What to do if …? 왔 What to do if …? Lamps in instrument cluster General information: If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to come on during the bulb sel f-check when the ignition is turned on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. Problem Possible cause Suggested solution - The yellow ABS malfunction in- dicator [...]

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    293 Practical hints What to do if …? Problem Possible caus e Suggested solution ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound. You are driving with the parking brake set. 왘 Release the parking brake ( 컄 page 47). The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving. There is insuffici[...]

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    294 Practical hints What to do if …? Problem Possible cause Suggested solution ? (USA only) ± (Canada only) The yellow malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. There is a malfunction in: 앫 The fuel management system 앫 The ignition system 앫 The emission control system 앫 Systems which affect emissions Such malfunctions may result[...]

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    295 Practical hints What to do if …? Problem Possible caus e Suggested solution l The red distance indicator lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound. 앫 You are gaining too rapidly on the vehi- cle ahead of you. 앫 The distance warning system has recog- nized a stationary obstacle on your probable line of travel. 왘 Apply the [...]

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    296 Practical hints What to do if …? Problem Possible cause Suggested solution The yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp comes on while driving. The fuel level has dropped below the re- serve mark. 왘 Refuel at the next gas station ( 컄 page 257). < The red seat belt telltale illumi- nates briefly after starting the engine. The warning lamp [...]

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    297 Practical hints What to do if …? Problem Possible caus e Suggested solution 1 The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. There is a malfunction in the restraint sys- tems. The airbags or emergency tensioning device (ETDs) could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident. 왘 Drive with added caution to the nearest authoriz[...]

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    298 Practical hints What to do if …? Lamp in center console Problem Possible cause Suggested solution The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp comes on. A BabySmart TM child seat is installed on the front passenger seat. Therefore the passen- ger front airbag is switched off. The system is malfunctioning if there is no BabySmart TM child seat inst[...]

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    299 Practical hints What to do if …? Messages in the display The control system shows warning and malfunction messages in the multi function display. Certain warning and malfunction messag- es are accompanied by an audible signal. Address these messages accordingly and follow the additional instructions given in this Operator’s Manual. Selectin[...]

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    300 Practical hints What to do if …? Text messages Display Display message Possible cause Possible solution ABC ACTIVE BODY CONTROL DRIVE CAREFULLY ! The capability of the ABC system is restrict- ed. This can impair the handling. 왘 Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz center as soon as possible. The v[...]

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    301 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Display message Possible cause Possible solution ABC ACTIVE BODY CONTROL VISIT WORKSHOP! The capability of the ABC system is restrict- ed. 왘 Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz center as soon as possible. ABS MALFUNCTION! VISIT WORKSHOP! The ABS has detect[...]

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    302 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Display message Possible cause Possible solution DISTRONIC EXTERNAL INTE RFER- ENCE REACTIVATE! Distronic* is switched off and is temporarily unavailable. 왘 Try activating Distronic* again later. CURRENTLY UNAVAIL- ABLE SEE OPER. MANUAL Distronic* is switched off because the Dis- tronic* cover in the[...]

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    303 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Display message Possible cause Possible solution ESP NOT AVAILABLE! SEE OPER. MANUAL The ESP was deactivated the power supply has been interrupted. The ABS is still operational. 왘 Synchronize the ESP. With the vehicle sta- tionary and the engine running, turn the steering wheel completely to the left[...]

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    304 Practical hints What to do if …? Symbol messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution # BATTERY/ALTERNATOR VISIT WORKSHOP! The battery was charged with a battery charger or jump started. 왘 Have the battery checked at a service station. The battery is no longer charging. Possible causes: 앫 alternator malfunction[...]

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    305 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display mes sages Possible cause Possible solution 2 BRAKE PAD WEAR VISIT WORKSHOP! The brake pads have reached their wear limit. 왘 Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible. USA only: ; Canada only: 3 BRAKE FLUID VISIT WORKSHOP! There is insufficient brake fluid in the res- ervoir. 왘[...]

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    306 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution ? VISIT WORKSHOP! There may be a malfunction in the: 앫 Fuel injection system 앫 Ignition system 앫 Exhaust system 앫 Fuel system 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. B COOLANT CHECK LEVEL! The coolant level is to[...]

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    307 Practical hints What to do if …? During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tem- perature may rise close to 248°F (120°C). Display symbol Display mes sages Possible cause Possible solution Ï COOLANT STOP, ENGINE OFF! The coolant is too hot. 왘 Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine. 왘 Only start the engi[...]

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    308 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Display messages Possible cause Possible solution Ï COOLANT STOP, ENGINE OFF! The poly-V-belt could be broken. 왘 Stop immediately and check the poly-V-belt. If it is broken: 왘 Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage t[...]

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    309 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display mes sages Possible cause Possible solution G DISPLAY MALFUNCTION VISIT WORKSHOP! The instrument cluster display is malfunc- tioning. 왘 Continue driving with added caution. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible. ± DISPLAY MALFUNCTION VISIT WORKSHOP! Certain[...]

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    310 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution : USA only: ADD 1.0 QT. ENGINE OIL AT NEXT REFUELING! Canada only: ADD 1.0 LITER ENGINE OIL AT NEXT REFUELING! The engine oil level is too low. 왘 Add engine oil ( 컄 page 265) and check the engine oil level ( 컄 page 262). ENGINE OIL LEVEL STO[...]

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    311 Practical hints What to do if …? When the message ADD 1.0 QT. ENGINE OIL AT NEXT REFUELING! (Canada: 1 Liter ) appears while the engine is run- ning and at operating temperature, the en- gine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum level. When this occurs, the warning will first come on intermittently and then stay on if the oil le[...]

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    312 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution _ ENTRY POSITION DO NOT DRIVE! Seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel have not yet moved to their preset driving positions. 왘 Wait until the seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel have moved to their driv- ing positions. The message will [...]

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    313 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display mes sages Possible cause Possible solution F KEY CHECK BATTERY The battery in the KEYLESS-GO* key is discharged. 왘 Change the battery ( 컄 page 332). KEY NOT RECOGNIZED! SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not rec- ognized while the engine is running be- cause 앫 the SmartKey with KEYLESS-G[...]

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    314 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution . 3RD BRAKE LIGHT CHECK LAMP! The high mounted brake lamp is malfunc- tioning. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible. BRAKE LIGHT VISIT WORKSHOP! Brake lamp illumination is delayed or lamp is permanently on. 왘 Visit[...]

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    315 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display mes sages Possible cause Possible solution . HIGH BEAM, L CHECK LAMP! The left high beam lamp flasher is mal- functioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possi ble. HIGH BEAM, R CHECK LAMP! The right high beam flasher lamp is mal- functioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possi ble. [...]

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    316 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution . MARKER LIGHT, FR CHECK LAMP! The front right side marker lamp is mal- functioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. REAR FOGLAMP CHECK LAMP! The rear fog lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. REVERSE LIGHT, [...]

  • Página 318

    317 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display mes sages Possible cause Possible solution . SWITCH OFF LIGHTS! Lamps have been turned on although the SmartKey in the starter switch is in position 0 . 왘 Turn off the headlamps. TURN SIGNAL F, L CHECK LAMP! SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON! The left front turn signal lamp is malfunc- tioning. A bac[...]

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    318 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution . TURN SIG. MIRROR, R CHECK LAMP! The right turn signal in the side mirror is malfunctioning. This message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible. <[...]

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    319 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution t FUNCTION NOT AVAILABLE! This display appears if button t or s on the multifunction steering wheel is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped with a telephone. Ê TRUNK OPEN! This message will appear whenever the trunk lid is open. 왘 Close the[...]

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    320 Practical hints What to do if …? Tire pressure monitor messages (vehicles produced up to approximately October 2003) Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution H TIRE PRES. DISPLAY AFTER DRIVING A FEW MINS. REACTIVATE USING R-BUTTON The tire pressure is being checked. TIRE PRES. MONITOR NOT ACTIVE The tire inflation press[...]

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    321 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution H TIRE PRES. MONITOR REACTIVATE! The tire inflation pressure monitor* is de- activated. 왘 Activate the tire inflation pressure mon- itor* ( 컄 page 274). TIRE PRES. MONITOR VISIT WORKSHOP! The tire inflation pressure monitor* is malfunctioning.[...]

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    322 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution H TIRE PRES., RF CAUTION, TIRE DEFECT! The right front tire is deflating. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrubt steering and braking maneuvers. 왘 Change the wheel ( 컄 page 343). TIRE PRES., RF CHECK TIRES! The right front [...]

  • Página 324

    323 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution H TIRE PRES., RR CAUTION, TIRE DEFECT! The right rear tire is deflating. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrubt steering and braking maneuvers. 왘 Change the wheel ( 컄 page 343). TIRE PRES., RR CHECK TIRES! The right rear ti[...]

  • Página 325

    324 Practical hints What to do if …? Tire pressure monitor messages (vehicles produced as of approximately October 2003) Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution H TIRE PRES. CAUTION, TIRE DEFECT! One or more tires are deflating. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid- ing abrubt steering and braking maneu- vers. [...]

  • Página 326

    325 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution H TIRE PRES., LF CAUTION, TIRE DE FECT! The left front tire is deflating. 왘 Bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrubt braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you. 왘 Repair or change the wheel ( 컄 page 343). TIRE PRES., LF [...]

  • Página 327

    326 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution H TIRE PRES., RF CHECK TIRES! The right front tire pressure is low. 왘 Bring the vehicle to a halt. Observe the traffic situation around you. 왘 Check the tire. 왘 Check and correct tire pressure as re- quired. TIRE PRES., LR CAUTION, TIRE DE- [...]

  • Página 328

    327 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution H TIRE PRES., RR CAUTION, TIRE DE FECT! The right rear tire is deflating. 왘 Bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you. 왘 Repair or change the wheel ( 컄 page 343). TIRE PRES., RR [...]

  • Página 329

    328 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution H TIRE PRES. MONITOR REACTIVATED The tire pressure monitor is using the current pressure values as the basis for monitoring. TIRE PRES. MONITOR CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE The tire pressure monitor is temporarily inop- erative because: 앫 an additional[...]

  • Página 330

    329 Practical hints Where will I find...? 왔 Where will I find...? First aid kit The first aid kit is stored in the rear center armrest. 1 Arm rest 2 Lid 왘 Fold rear arm rest down 1 . 왘 Press handle upwards. 왘 Fold lid 2 up. 왘 Remove first aid kit. Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage bowl, spare wheel The spare wheel, the vehicle tool [...]

  • Página 331

    330 Practical hints Where will I find...? Vehicle jack To prepare the vehicle jack for use 왘 Remove the vehicle jack from the spare wheel well under the trunk fl oor. 왘 Push the crank handle up. 왘 Turn the crank handle clockwise until it engages (operational position). Storing the vehicle jack in the trunk 왘 Retract the vehicle jack arm to [...]

  • Página 332

    331 Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency 왔 Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle If you are unable to unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, open the driver’s door and the trunk using the mechanical key. 1 Mechanical key locking tab 2 Mechanical key 왘 Move locking tab 1 in direction of ar- row and slide the mecha[...]

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    332 Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlockin g the trunk A minimum height clearance of 6.3 ft (1.90 m) is required to open the trunk lid. If you are unable to unlock the trunk with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, open the trunk with the mechanical key. The trunk lid lock is located above the rear license plate recess. 1 Unlocking and[...]

  • Página 334

    333 Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal. Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling. SmartKey 1 Mechanical key 2 Battery compartment Replacement batteries: [...]

  • Página 335

    334 Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 1 Battery 2 Tilt battery up 3 Mechanical key Replacement battery: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent. 왘 Remove mechanical key ( 컄 page 331). 왘 Insert the mechanical key in side open- ing and push gray slide. The battery compartment is unlatched. 왘 Pull the batt[...]

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    335 Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency 왔 Opening/closing in an emergency Sliding/pop-up roof You can open or close the sliding/pop-up roof manually should an electrical malfunc- tion occur. The driving mechanism for the slid- ing/pop-up roof is located behind the lens of the interior overhead light. 1 Lens 왘 Pry off lens 1 using a [...]

  • Página 337

    336 Practical hints Replacing bulbs 왔 Replacing bulbs Safe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there- fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as- semblies are in good working order at all times. Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and [...]

  • Página 338

    337 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Rear lamps Notes on bulb replacement 앫 Only use 12 volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating. 앫 Switch lights off before changing a bulb to prevent short circuits. 앫 Always use a clean lint-free cloth when handling bulbs. 앫 Your hands should be dry and free of oil and grease. 앫 If t[...]

  • Página 339

    338 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for front lamps 1 Housing cover for high beam flasher bulb, parking and standing lamp 2 Electrical connector for high beam flasher housing bulb 3 Parking and standing lamp 4 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp 5 Bi-Xenon (low and high beam) ho using cover Bi-Xenon headlamp High beam flasher bulb 왘 [...]

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    339 Practical hints Replacing bulbs 왘 Insert the new bulb so that the base lo- cates in the recess on the holder. 왘 From below, press connector 2 with bulb upward onto the reflector. 왘 Align housing cover 1 and click into place. Front turn signal bulb 왘 Switch off the lights. 왘 Open the hood ( 컄 page 260). 왘 Twist bulb socket 4 counte[...]

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    340 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Tail lamp assemblies 1 Backup lamp (black socket) 2 Turn signal lamp (white socket) 3 Tail, standing and parking lamp (red socket) 4 Driver’s side: tail, parking and rear fog lamp Passenger’s side: tail and parking lamp (red socket) 왘 Switch off lights. 왘 Open trunk. 왘 Tur[...]

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    341 Practical hints Replacing wiper blades 왔 Replacing wiper blades Wiper blades in vertcal position Removing wiper blades 왘 Turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 1 . 왘 Turn combination switch to wiper setting II ( 컄 page 50). 왘 With wiper arm in vertical position, turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 . 왘 Fold the wiper a[...]

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    342 Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Installing wiper blades 왘 Slide the wiper blade onto wiper arm until it locks in place. 왘 Rotate the wiper blade into position parallel to wiper arm. 왘 Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the windshield. Make sure you hold onto the wiper when folding the wiper arm back. ! Never open the hood when [...]

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    343 Practical hints Flat tire 왔 Flat tire Preparing the vehicle 왘 Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving traffic on a hard surface. 왘 Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 왘 Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight ahead position. 왘 Set the parking brake. 왘 Move the gear selector lever to P . Vehicles w[...]

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    344 Practical hints Flat tire Preparing the vehicle 왘 Take vehicle tool kit tray and vehicle jack out of trunk. 왘 Take the spare wheel out of wheel well ( 컄 page 330). Lifting the vehicle 왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks (not included) or other sizable objects. When changing wheel on a level surfa[...]

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    345 Practical hints Flat tire 1 Jack support tube cover 왘 Move cover 1 toward rear by pressing at point indicated by arrow. 왘 Remove cover 1 carefully to avoid damage to the locking tabs. 1 Jack arm 2 Jack support tube hole 3 Crank 왘 Insert jack arm 1 fully into tube hole 2 up to the stop. 왘 Keeping jack in this position, turn crank 3 clock[...]

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    346 Practical hints Flat tire Removing the wheel 1 Alignment bolt 왘 Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and re- move. 왘 Replace this wheel bolt with alignment bolt 1 supplied in the tool kit. 왘 Remove the remaining bolts. 왘 Remove the wheel. Mounting the new wheel 왘 Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub. 왘 Guide the spare wheel onto t[...]

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    347 Practical hints Flat tire Lowering the vehicle 왘 Lower vehicle by turning crank coun- terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful- ly on its own weight. 왘 Remove the jack. 1 - 5 Wheel bolts 왘 Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol- lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat- ed ( 1 to 5 ), until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening torqu[...]

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    348 Practical hints Battery 왔 Battery The battery is located in the trunk under the right hand wheel well cover panel. 1 Battery cover 2 Locking knob 왘 Rotate and loosen locking button 2 approx. one-half turn. 왘 Remove battery cover 1 . Wa r n i n g ! G Failure to follow these instructions can re- sult in severe injury or death. Never lean ov[...]

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    349 Practical hints Battery 3 Negative terminal 4 Cover over positive terminal Disconnecting the battery 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Open the trunk lid ( 컄 page 96). 왘 Use a 10 mm open-end wrench to dis- connect the battery negative lead 3 . 왘 Remove cover 4 from the positive ter- minal. 왘 Disconnect the battery positive lead[...]

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    350 Practical hints Battery Reconnecting the battery 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Connect the positive lead and fasten its cover 4 . 왘 Connect negative lead 3 . Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Large 12-volt storage batteries contain lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred me[...]

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    351 Practical hints Jump starting 왔 Jump starting If the battery is discharged, the engine can be started with jumper cables and the bat- tery of another vehicle. Observe the follow- ing: 앫 Jump starting should only be performed when the engine and catalytic convert- er are cold. 앫 Do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the bat[...]

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    352 Practical hints Jump starting The battery is located on the right side of the trunk under the battery cover ( 컄 page 348). 왘 Make sure the two vehicles do not touch. 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Apply parking brake. 왘 Shift gear selector lever to position P . 왘 Open the trunk lid. 왘 Remove battery cover. 왘 Remove red c[...]

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    353 Practical hints Towing the vehicle 왔 Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi- cle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is pref- erable to other types of towing. When circumstances do not permit the recommended towing methods, the vehi- cle may be t[...]

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    354 Practical hints Towing the vehicle ! To be certain to avoid a possibility of damage to the drive train, however, we recommend the drive shaft be discon- nected at the rear axle drive flange for any towing beyond a short tow to a nearby garage. Wa r n i n g ! G If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow[...]

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    355 Practical hints Towing the vehicle Installing towing eye bolt 1 Cover on right side of front bumper 2 Cover on right side of rear bumper Removing cover 왘 Press mark on cover in direction of ar- row. 왘 Lift cover off to reveal threaded hole for towing eye bolt. Installing towing eye bolt 왘 Take towing eye bolt and wheel wrench out of trunk[...]

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    356 Practical hints Fuses 왔 Fuses Your vehicle’s electrical fuses are located in various fuse boxes: 앫 In the dashboard on the passenger side 앫 In the rear passenger compartment un- der the right rear seat 앫 In the engine compartment on the driv- er’s side 앫 In the engine compartment on the pas- senger side The following implements ar[...]

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    357 Practical hints Fuses Opening 왘 Open the passenger door. 왘 Using the flat of your hand, press on the middle of the cover 1 . The edge of cover 1 lifts up slightly from the dashboard. 왘 Insert flat, blunt object into the edge of the cover as a lever. 왘 Loosen cover 1 from the dashboard using lever . 왘 Using your hands, pull cover 1 in [...]

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    358 Practical hints Fuses 1 Fuse box cover, front passenger side 2 Slide Opening 왘 Push both slides 2 to the Œ sym- bol. 왘 Remove cover 1 . Closing 왘 Replace cover 1 and press it down by hand. 왘 Push both slides 2 to the ‹ sym- bol. Emergency engine shut-down If the engine can no longer be stopped us- ing the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO* [...]

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    359 Technical data Spare 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. Consumer information[...]

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    360 Technical data Spare parts service 왔 The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle. Spare parts service All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte- nance and repair work. In addition, strate- gically located parts distribution centers provi[...]

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    361 Technical data Warranty coverage 왔 Warranty coverage Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will ex- change or repair any defective parts origi- nally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warrantie[...]

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    362 Technical data Identification labels 왔 Identification labels 1 Certification label (on driver’s B pillar) 2 Vehicle Identification 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 con- trol sy[...]

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    363 Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive 왔 Layout of poly-V-belt drive CL 500 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 ABC tandem pump (pump for power-steering assistance and ABC chassis) 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator (alternator) 7 Idler pulley CL 55 AMG The CL 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts (belt one shown in purp[...]

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    364 Technical data Engine 왔 Engine Model CL 500 (215.375) 1 1 The quoted data apply only t o the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresp onding data of all sp ecial bodies and sp ecial equ ipment. CL 55 AMG (215.374) 1 CL 600 (215.376) 1 Engine 113 113 275 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injec- tion 4-[...]

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    365 Technical data Rims and Tires 왔 Rims and Tires Use only tires and rims which have been specifically developed for your vehicle and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Other tires and rims can ha ve detrimental effects, such as 앫 Poor handling characteristics 앫 Increased noise 앫 Increased fuel consumption ! Moreover, tires and rims not[...]

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    366 Technical data Rims and Tires Same size tires CL 500 (except Sport Package* and except Appearance Package*) CL 600 (except Sport Package* and except Appearance Package*) Rims (light alloy) 7½J x17 H2 8J x18 H2 1 1 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-B enz Center Wheel offset 1.81 in (46 mm) 1.73 in (44 mm) Summer tires (rad[...]

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    367 Technical data Rims and Tires CL 500, CL 600 (Appearance Package*) CL 500, CL 600 (Sport Package*) CL 55 AMG Rims (light alloy) 8J x18 H2 1 8J x18 H2 1 or 8½ J x18 EH2 2 Wheel offset 1.73 in (44 mm) 1.73 in ( 44 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 245 / 45 R18 96Y 1 - All season tires (radial-ply tires) - - Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 245 [...]

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    368 Technical data Rims and Tires Mixed size tires CL 500 and CL 600 (Sport Package*) CL 55 AMG Front axle AMG light alloy rims 8½J x 18 EH2 1 1 Must not be used with snow chains 8½J x 18 EH2 1 Wheel offset 1.73 in (44 mm) 1.73 in (44 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires ) 245 / 45 R18 100Y XL 1 or 245 / 45 R18 96Y 1 245 / 45 R18 100Y XL 1 Rear axl[...]

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    369 Technical data Rims and Tires Spare wheel CL 500 (except Sport Package and ex- cept Appearance Package*) CL 600 CL 500 (Sport Package* and Appearance Package*) CL 55 AMG Rims (light alloy) 7½J x 17 H2 8J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 2.0 in (51 mm) 1.73 in (44 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) - 245 / 45 R18 96Y All season tires (radial-ply tires) 22[...]

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    370 Technical data Electrical system 왔 Electrical system Model CL 500 CL 55 AMG CL 600 Generator (alternator) 14 V / 150 A 14 V / 180 A 14 V / 220 A Starter motor 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 Spark plugs Bosch F 8 DPP332 NGK PFR 5 R-11 NGK ILFR 6 A NGK NFR 6Q-G Electrode gap 0.039 in (1.[...]

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    371 Technical data Main Dimensions and weights 왔 Main Dimensions and weights Main Dimensions Weights Model CL 500 CL 55 AMG CL 600 Overall vehicle length 196.4 in (4989 mm) 196.4 in (4989 mm) 196.4 in (4989 mm) Overall vehicle width 73.1 in (1857 mm) 73.1 i n (1857 mm) 73.1 in (1857 mm) Overall vehicle height 55.4 in (1408 mm) 55.4 in (1408 mm) 5[...]

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    372 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and approved by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser- vice Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. Model Capacity Fuels, coo[...]

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    373 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Low temperature cooling system CL 600 2.3 US qt (2.2 l) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion / Antifreeze Fuel tank including a reserve of CL 500 CL 55 AMG CL 600 23.2 US gal (88.0 l) 2.9 US gal (11.0 l) Premium unleaded gasoline: Minimum Posted Octane 91 ( A v [...]

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    374 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils approved by Mercedes-Benz. Information on approved brands is available in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. Please follow[...]

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    375 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Brake fluid During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely strenu- ous operating conditions, this moi sture content can lead to the formation of bub- bles in the system, thus reducing t[...]

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    376 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufac- turers is carbon build-up caused by gaso- line. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up of carbon depos- its. After an extended period of using fuels without such additives, c[...]

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    377 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Coolant system design and coolant used stipulate the replacement interval. The re- placement interval published in the Ser- vice Booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 anticorrosion / antifreeze solution or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification (see Factory Approved Service[...]

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    378 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Anticorrosion / antifreeze quantity Model Approx. freeze protection – 35°F (– 37°C) – 49°F (– 45°C) CL 500 6.1 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. ([...]

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    379 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Windshield and headlamp washer system Both the windshield and headlamp washer systems are supplied from the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The windshield and headlamp washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of approx. 7.1 US qt. (6.7 l). 왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concen[...]

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    380 Technical data Consumer information 왔 Consumer information The following text is published as required of all manufacturers of passenger cars un- der Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regula- tions, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.” Uniform tire quality grading Quality grades can be found, wher[...]

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    381 Technical data Consumer information Temperature The temperature grades are A (the high- est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis- tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specifi ed indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tem- perature can cause the material of th[...]

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    383 Technical terms ABC (A ctive B ody C ontrol) Active, computer-controlled system that hydraulically adjusts the suspen- sion at all four wheels in response to various driving situations. ABS (A ntilock B rake S ystem) Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered. Alignment bolt Metal pin with [...]

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    384 Technical terms COMAND (C o ckpit M an agement and D ata Sys- tem) Information and operating center for vehicle sound and communications systems, including the radio and navi- gation system, as well as other optional equipment (CD changer, telephone, etc.). Control system The control system is used to call up vehicle information and to change c[...]

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    385 Technical terms FSS (F lexible S ervice S ystem) Service indicator in the mul tifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle maintenance service is due. Gear range Number of gears which are available to the automatic transmission for shifting. The automatic gear shifting process can be adapted to specific operating conditions [...]

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    386 Technical terms Multifunction disp lay Display field in the speedometer used to present information provided by the control system. Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel with buttons for operat- ing the control system. Overspeed range Engine speeds within the red marking of the tachometer dial. Avoid this en- gine speed range, as it may r[...]

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    387 Technical terms RON (R esearch O ctane N umber) The Research Octane Number for gaso- line as determined by a standardized method. It is an indication of a gaso- line's ability to resist undesired detona- tion (knocking). The average of both the ->MON (Motor Octane Number) and RON (Research Octane Number) is posted at the pump, also know[...]

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    389 Index A ABC 210, 383 Messages in display 300 Setting vehicle level 211 ABS 23, 77, 383 Malfunction indicator lamp 292 Messages in display 301 Warning lamp 292 Accelerator position, automatic transmission 163 Accident In case of 52 Activating Air conditioner (cooling) 183 Air recirculation mode 179 Anti-theft alarm system 83 Central locking (con[...]

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    390 Index Steering column height 39 Steering column in or out 39 Steering column up or down 39 Steering wheel 39 Air conditioner (cooling) Turning off 183 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure 271 Air recirculation mode 179 Activating 179 Deactivating 180 Air vents, rear passenger compartment Adjustable 185 Air volume Adjusting 178 AIRBAG OFF in[...]

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    391 Index Automatic headlamp mode 120 Automatic lighting control Activating 124 Deactivating 125 Automatic locking when driving 105 Automatic transmission 157 Accelerator position 163 Deactivating steering wheel gearshift control 166 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 166 Fluid level 266 Gear ranges 159 Gear selector lever position 160 Gear shift[...]

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    392 Index Front lamps 336 High beam 336 High mounted brake lamp 337 License plate lamps 337, 340 Low beam 336 Parking lamps 336, 337, 339 Rear fog lamp 337, 340 Side marker lamps 336, 339 Standing lamps 336, 337, 339 Tail lamp assemblies 337, 340 Turn signal lamps 336, 337 C CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 383 California Important notice 11 Callin[...]

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    393 Index Child safety switch see Blocking of rear window operation 75 Cigarette lighter 228 CL 55 AMG Kompressor MANUAL shift program mode 164 Cleaning Cup holder 289 Distronic* system sensor cover 287 Gear selector lever 289 Hard plastic trim items 289 Headlamps 170 Headliner and shelf below rear window 289 Instrument cluster 289 Leather upholste[...]

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    394 Index NAVI menu 141 Settings menu 145 Standard display menu 134 Submenus 131, 133 TEL* menu 139 Trip computer menu 143 Vehicle submenu 153 Convenience submenu 154 Activating easy-entry/exit feature 154 Setting automatic locking 153 Setting fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors 156 Setting Key-dependency 154 Setting parking position fo[...]

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    395 Index Limiting opening height of trunk lid 153 Rear window defroster 182 Residual heat 184 Seat heater 113, 114 Seat ventilation* 115 Tow-away alarm 84 Deactivating steering wheel gearshift control 166 Deceleration With Distronic* 201 Deep water see Standing water 253 Defrosting 179 Delayed switch-off Interior illumination 152 Dialing A number [...]

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    396 Index Door handle 28 Door unlock With Tele Aid 237 Doors Message in display 309 Opening from inside vehicle 96 Opening from outside 89 Downhill driving Cruise control 196 Downshifting 158, 162, 165 Drink holder see Cup holder 224 Drinking and driving 247 Driving Abroad 254 General instructions 42, 247 Hydroplaning 251 In winter 252 Problems 52 [...]

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    397 Index Engine malfunction indicator lamp 23, 294 Engine number 384 Engine oil 261 Adding 265 Additives 374 Checking level 261 Consumption 261 Display messages 310 Filler neck 265 Messages in display 263, 310 Viscosity 384 Engine oil level see Oil level 259 Entry position Messages in display 312 ESP 79, 384 Switching off 80 Switching on 81 Synchr[...]

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    398 Index Fuel tank Filler flap 257 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 372 Functions (control system) 131, 133 Resetting 146 Fuse box 356, 357 Fuse chart 329 Fuses 356 Fuse box in dashboard 356 Fuse box in engine compartment 357 Fuse box in passenger compartment 356 Fuse box in the rear passenger compartment 357 Fuse chart 329 Fuse extractor 329 Spar[...]

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    399 Index Height adjustment Head restraints 36 Steering wheel 39 Height adjustments Vehicle level 211 High beam flasher 49, 123 High beam headlamps Messages in display 315 Replacing bulbs 336 Switching on 123 High mounted brake lamp 337 Hood 260 Closing 261 Message in display 312 Opening 260 Hydroplaning 251 I Identification labels Certification la[...]

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    400 Index K Key, mechanical 331 Key, SmartKey Battery check lamp 89 Changing the batteries 333 Checking the batteries 91 Factory setting 89 Global locking 89 Global unlocking 89 Loss of 91 Positions in starter switch 31 Remote controls 88, 92 Restoring to factory setting 90 Selective setting 89 Starting the engine 45 Turning off the engine 55 Unloc[...]

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    401 Index Light sensor 315 Lighter see Cigarette lighter 228 Lighting 119 Automatic headlamp mode 120 Combination switch 123 Daytime running lamp mode 121 Exterior lamp switch 119 Front fog lamps 122 High beam flasher 123 High beams 123 Instrument cluster illumination 126 Interior 124 Locator lighting 121 Low beam 119 Manual headlamp mode 120 Night[...]

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    402 Index Storing exterior rear view mirror parking positions 117 Storing key dependent settings 117 Menus 131 AUDIO 134 Distronic* 142, 201 In control system 132, 133 Malfunction memory 144 NAVI 141 Settings menu 145 Standard display 134 Submenus 131 TEL* 139 Trip computer 143 Microphone Hands-free microphone 27 Miles/kilometers in speedometer Set[...]

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    403 Index O Occupant safety 60 Airbags 61 Children and airbags 62 Children in the vehicle 69 Fastening the seat belt 42 Infant and child restraint systems 69 LATCH child seat mounts 74 Seat belts 42, 64 Odometer, main 23 Odometer, trip 23 Oil Adding 265 Consumption 261 Dipstick 261 Filler neck 265 Viscosity 384 Oil level Checking 259 Oil level via [...]

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    404 Index Parking brake 47, 54 Message in display 305 Releasing 47 Parking lamps Replacing bulbs 336, 337, 339 Switching on 119 Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors 117, 156, 168 Parktronic* 214, 386 Cleaning sensors 287 Malfunctioning 218 Warning indicators 216 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF Warning lamp 298 Passenger compartment 254 Fuse box in 356 [...]

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    405 Index Q Quick search Phone book* 140 R Radio Selecting satellite radio* stations 135 Selecting stations 135 Radio transmitters, control and operation 254 Range (distance to empty) Calling up 144 Reading lamp 27 Rear fog lamp 337 Bulb 337 Switching on 122 Rear lamp bulbs Replacing 340 Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear passenger compartment Adjustab[...]

  • Página 407

    406 Index Residual ventilation 183 REST (Residual engine heat utilization) 386 Restraint system see Infant and child re- straint systems 69, 73 Rims and Tires 365 Roadside Assistance Tele Aid 234 Roadside assistance 12 Rolling code programming 241 RON (Research Octane Number) 258, 387 Roof rack 219 Rotating wheels 279 Rubber pa rts Cleaning 290 S S[...]

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    407 Index Setting Convenience functions 154 Cruise control 196 Daytime running lamp mode 150 Digital clock 23 Distronic* time interval 205 Exterior rear view mirror parking position 156 Following distance in Distronic* 205 Higher speed in cruise control 197 Higher speed in Distronic* 203 Individual vehicle settin gs 145 Interior illumination delaye[...]

  • Página 409

    408 Index Sliding/pop-up roof 191 Closing 191, 335 Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 194 Closing with SmartKey 193 Messages in display 318 Opening 191, 335 Opening with SmartKey 193 Stopping 192 Synchronizing 194 SmartKey Battery check lamp 94 Global locking and unlocking 89 Lock button 30, 88, 92 Locking and unlocking 88 Opening and closing power window 18[...]

  • Página 410

    409 Index Steering wheel Adjusting 39 Buttons 24 Cleaning 289 Electrical adjustment 39 Heated steering wheel* 228 Stolen vehicle Tracking services 238 Stopping Sliding/pop-up roof 192 Windows 188 Storage compartments 221 Armrest 222, 223 Cup holder 224, 226 Glove box 221 In front of armrest 222, 223 Parcel net 226 Storage tray and telephone holder*[...]

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    410 Index Tar stains 285 Tele Aid 230 Emergency calls 232 Information 235 Initiating an emergency call manually 233 Messages in display 318 Remote door unlock 237 Roadside Assistance 234 Stolen vehicle tracking services 238 System self-check 231 Upgrade signals 236 Tele Aid System 387 Telematics* 387 Telephone* 24, 229 Answering a call 140 Dialing [...]

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    411 Index Message in display 319 Opening 96 Opening from inside vehicle 97 Opening with SmartKey 90 Parcel net 226 Tie-down hooks 220 Trunk lid 96 Trunk lock 332 Unlocking in an emergency 332 Unlocking separately 104 Unlocking with SmartK ey 90 Trunk lid emergency release 103 Turn signal lamps Replacing bulbs 336, 337 Turn signals 49 Additional in [...]

  • Página 413

    412 Index Vehicle battery 348 Vehicle care 284 Cup holder 289 Distronic* system sensor cover 287 Engine cleaning 286 Gear selector lever 289 Hard plastic trim items 289 Headlamps 286 Instrument cluster 289 Leather upholstery 290 Light alloy wheels 289 Nubuck leather upholstery 290 Ornamental moldings 286 Paintwork 285 Parktronic* system sensor 287 [...]

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    413 Index Wheel change Tightening torque 347 Wheels Rotating 279 Tires and wheels 270 Window curtain airbags 65 Windows see Side windows Windshield Refilling washer fluid 269 Replacing wiper blades 341 Washer fluid 269, 379 Windshield washer 258 Windshield washer fluid Message in display 319 Refilling 269, 379 Wiping with 51 Windshield wipers 50, 1[...]

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    Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Me rcedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cent[...]

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    Order No. 6515 2166 13 Part No. 21 5 584 34 83 USA Edition B 20 04[...]