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왘 Unlock the door with the mechanical

key. To do so, push the mechanical key in the lock until it stops and turn it to the left.

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Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency

Unlocking 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 opening 2 Trunk lid lock 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the

trunk lid lock 2.

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왘 Turn the mechanical key counterclock- wise to position 1 and press trunk lid lock 2 in direction of arrow. The trunk unlocks and opens.

왘 Slide mechanical key 2 out of the

SmartKey (컄 page 331).

왘 Lock the driver’s door with the me-

chanical key (컄 page 331).

The trunk lid swings open upwards au- tomatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance.

Locking the vehicle

If you are unable to lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*, lock it with the mechanical key as follows: 왘 Close the passenger door and the trunk

lid.

왘 Press the central locking switch in the

center console (컄 page 106).

왘 Check to see whether the locking knob on the passenger door is still visible. If necessary push it down manually.

왘 Lock the trunk lid necessary with the

mechanical key (if applicable) (컄 page 104).

Replacing batteries in the SmartKey/ SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

If the batteries in the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are dis- charged, the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked. It is recommended to have the batteries replaced at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Warning!

Keep the batteries out of reach of children.

If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help immediately.

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: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.

When changing batteries, always re- place both batteries. The required replacement batteries are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Remove mechanical key 1

(컄 page 331).

왘 Insert the mechanical key 1 in side

opening and push gray slide. The battery compartment is unlatched. 왘 Pull the battery compartment 2 out of the SmartKey housing in direction of arrow.

왘 Remove the batteries.

3 Battery 4 Contact spring 왘 Using a lint-free cloth, insert new

batteries 3 under the contact spring 4 with the plus (+) side facing up.

왘 Return battery compartment into hous-

ing until it locks into place.

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Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

1 Battery 2 Tilt battery up 3 Mechanical key

The required replacement battery is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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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 battery compartment out of the

SmartKey housing.

왘 Using mechanical key 3, apply pres-

sure to position 2. Battery 1 tilts up slightly.

왘 Pull out battery 1 in direction of ar-

row.

왘 Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat- tery with the plus (+) side facing up.

왘 Return battery compartment into hous-

ing until it locks into place.

Fuel filler flap

In case the central locking system does not release the fuel filler flap, you can it manually.

1 Release knob 왘 Open the trunk. 왘 Remove the battery cover and the trim inside the trunk on the right-hand side. 왘 Pull release knob 1 in the direction of

arrow. The fuel filler flap can be opened.

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.

왘 Pry off lens 1 using a flat blade screw-

driver (컄 page 329).

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 1 or 2.

왘 Remove the crank from the operator’s

manual pouch.

1 Lens

2 Crank

Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency

왘 Insert crank 2 through hole. 왘 Turn crank 2 clockwise to:

앫 close slide roof 앫 raise roof at the rear

왘 Turn crank 2 counterclockwise to:

앫 open slide roof 앫 lower roof at the rear

The sliding/pop-up roof must be resyn- chronized after being operated manually (컄 page 194).

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Bulbs

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 when a bulb has been replaced. See your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp adjustment.

Backup bulbs will be brought into use when the following lamps malfunction: 앫 Turn signal lamps 앫 Brake lamps 앫 Parking lamps 앫 Tail lamps

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Front lamps

Lamp

1 Additional turn sig-

nal lamps

2 Turn signal lamp 3 High beam flasher 4 Side marker lamp 5 Fog lamp 6 Parking and stand-

ing lamps

7 Low beam and high

beam

Type LED

1156 NA H7-55 W W 5 W HB4-55 W W 5 W

Xenon1 D2S-35 W

1 Bi-Xenon headlamps: For safety reasons (high volt- age), do not replace the Xenon bulb yourself. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Rear lamps

Lamp

8 High mounted brake

lamp

9 Brake lamp a Tail, parking and

Type LED

LED P 21/4 W

standing lamp Side marker lamp

LED b Backup lamp P 21 W c License plate lamps C 5 W d Rear fog lamp,

P 21/4 W

driver’s side

e Turn signal lamp

PY 21 W

Notes on bulb replacement

Warning!

Keep bulbs out of reach of children.

Bulbs and bulb sockets can get very hot. Al- low the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb.

Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A bulb can explode if you 앫 touch or move it when hot 앫 drop the bulb 앫 scratch the bulb Wear eye and hand protection.

Because of high voltage in Bi-Xenon lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. We recom- mend that you have such work done by a qualified technician.

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

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 the newly installed bulb does not

come on, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 Have the LEDs and bulbs for the follow-

ing lamps replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: 앫 Additional turn signal lamps in the

exterior rear view mirrors

앫 Bi-Xenon lamps 앫 Front fog lamps 앫 High mounted brake lamp 앫 Brake lamp 앫 Rear side marker

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Practical hints Replacing bulbs

Replacing bulbs for front lamps

Bi-Xenon headlamp

Warning!

Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xenon headlamp. Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. We rec- ommend that you have such work done by a qualified technician.

High beam flasher bulb 왘 Switch off the lights. 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 260). 왘 Press ends of housing cover 1 tab to-

gether and remove cover.

왘 Press connector 2 downward. 왘 Remove connector 2 with the bulb.

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) housing

cover

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Parking and standing lamp bulb 왘 Switch off the lights. 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 260). 왘 Press ends of housing cover 1 tab to-

gether and remove cover.

왘 Pull out the bulb socket with the bulb. 왘 Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket. 왘 Insert a new bulb in the socket. 왘 Reinstall the bulb socket. 왘 Align housing cover and click into

place.

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 counterclockwise

and pull out.

왘 Gently push bulb into socket, turn

counterclockwise and remove.

왘 Insert new bulb in socket, push in and

twist clockwise.

왘 Reinsert bulb socket in lamp and twist

clockwise.

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

Side marker lamp bulb

왘 Switch off the lights. 왘 Carefully slide lamp towards rear. 왘 Remove front end first. 왘 Twist bulb socket counterclockwise

and pull out.

왘 Pull bulb out of the bulb socket. 왘 Insert new bulb in socket. 왘 Reinstall bulb socket, push in and twist

clockwise.

왘 To reinstall lamp, set rear end in

bumper and let front end snap into place.

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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)

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왘 Switch off lights. 왘 Open trunk. 왘 Turn lock counterclockwise and move

the trim to the side.

왘 Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and

pull out.

왘 Gently twist bulb counterclockwise and

pull out of bulb holder.

왘 Insert new bulb into the holder and turn

it clockwise.

왘 Reinstall bulb socket.

The bulb socket should audibly click.

왘 Replace trim and secure with lock.

License plate lamp

1 Screws 왘 Switch off the lights. 왘 Loosen both screws 1 and remove

lamp.

왘 Replace the tubular lamp and reinstall

it.

왘 Retighten the screws.

왔 Replacing wiper blades

To avoid damage to the hood, the wiper arms should only be folded forward when in the vertical position.

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.

Warning!

For safety reasons, remove SmartKey from starter switch before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise the motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury.

왘 Fold the wiper arm forward until it

snaps into place.

Practical hints Replacing wiper blades

왘 Turn the wiper blade at a right angle to

wiper arm (arrow 1).

왘 Slide the wiper blade sideways out of

the retainer in the direction of arrow 2.

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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 the wiper arm is folded forward. Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back. If released, the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield. Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted. Make certain that the wiper blades are properly installed. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage. For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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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 with SmartKey: 왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 55). 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch.

Vehicles with SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Turn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS-GO* button on the gear se- lector lever once (컄 page 56).

왘 Open the driver’s door (this puts the starter switch in position 0, same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch). The driver’s door then can be closed again.

Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

왘 Have any passenger exit the vehicle at

a safe distance from the roadway.

Practical hints Flat tire

Mounting the spare wheel

Warning!

Never operate the vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted.

The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use for over a total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km) (aggregate of all uses) may cause wheel rim failure leading to an acci- dent and possible injuries.

The spare wheel should only be used tempo- rarily and replaced with a regular road wheel as quickly as possible.

CL 55 AMG and Sport Package* only: The spare wheel is for temporary use only. When driving with spare wheel mounted, en- sure proper tire pressure and do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). The dimensions of the spare wheel are dif- ferent from those of the road wheels. As a result, the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a mounted spare wheel. Adapt your driving style accordingly.

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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 surface: 왘 Place one chock in front of and one be- hind the wheel that is diagonally oppo- site to the wheel being changed.

When changing wheel on a hill: 왘 Place chocks behind the downhill sides

of both wheels of the axle not being worked on.

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Warning!

The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack.

Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical (plumb line) when in use, es- pecially on hills. Always try to use the jack on level surface. Make sure the jack arm is fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. Al- ways lower the vehicle onto sufficient ca- pacity jackstands before working under the vehicle.

왘 Take the two-piece wheel wrench out of the vehicle tool kit tray. Assemble wheel wrench.

왘 On wheel to be changed, loosen but do

not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap- proximately one full turn with wrench). The tube openings are located directly be- hind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings.

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.

Warning!

Insert the jack arm fully into the jack sup- port tube hole up to the stop. Otherwise the vehicle may fall from the jack and cause per- sonal injury or damage to the vehicle.

Practical hints Flat tire

왘 Keeping jack in this position, turn

crank 3 clockwise until the jack base meets the ground. Make sure the jack is vertical (plumb line).

왘 Continue to turn the crank until the tire is a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground.

Warning!

The jack is intended only for lifting the vehi- cle briefly for wheel changes. It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the vehicle. 앫 Never start the engine when the vehicle

is raised.

앫 Never lie down under the raised vehicle.

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Practical hints Flat tire

Removing the wheel

Mounting the new wheel 왘 Clean contact surfaces of wheel and

wheel hub.

왘 Guide the spare wheel onto the align-

ment bolt and push it on.

왘 Insert wheel bolts and tighten them

slightly.

왘 Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last

wheel bolt and tighten slightly.

Warning!

Use only genuine equipment Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose.

Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve- hicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could tip over.

To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while in- stalling first wheel bolt.

Warning!

Always replace wheel bolts that are dam- aged or rusted.

Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.

Damaged wheel hub threads should be re- paired immediately. Do not continue to drive under these circumstances! Contact an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance.

Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight- ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off. This could cause an accident. Make sure you are using the correct wheel bolts.

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.

Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. This could result in damage to the bolt and wheel hub threads.

왘 Remove the wheel.

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Practical hints Flat tire

Warning!

Replacing jack support tube cover 왘 Slide tongue of cover under the upper

Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 110 lb-ft (150 Nm).

왘 Before storing the jack in the trunk, it should be fully collapsed, with handle folded in.

왘 Place the wheel bolt wrench, alignment bolt and jack back in the vehicle tool kit in the trunk and close the covering lid.

edge of the tube opening.

왘 Applying even pressure, press cover

until it snaps into place. Be careful not to damage the locking tabs or clamp the plastic retaining strap.

You can also screw the faulty wheel down into the spare wheel well in the trunk. Do not activate the tire inflation pres- sure monitor until the depressurized tire is no longer in the vehicle.

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 torque of 110 lb-ft (150 Nm).

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Practical hints Battery 왔 Battery

Warning!

Failure to follow these instructions can re- sult in severe injury or death.

Never lean over batteries while connecting, you might get injured.

Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary.

A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks away from battery, avoid improper connection of jumper cables, smoking, etc.

Warning!

Do not place metal objects on the battery as this could result in a short circuit.

Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk of acid burns in the event of an accident.

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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.

Never loosen or detach battery termi- nal clamps while the engine is running or the SmartKey is in the starter switch. Otherwise the alternator and other electronic components could be se- verely damaged. Have the battery checked regularly by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Refer to Service Booklet for mainte- nance intervals or contact your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.

Warning!

With a disconnected battery 앫 you will no longer be able to turn the

SmartKey in the starter switch and pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button on the gear selector lever will have no effect

앫 the gear selector lever will remain

locked in position P

3 Negative terminal 4 Cover over positive terminal

Practical hints Battery

Disconnecting the battery

Charging and reinstalling 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 Charge battery in accordance with the

instructions of the battery charger manufacturer.

왘 Reinstall the charged battery. Follow the previously described steps in re- verse order.

왘 Disconnect the battery positive lead.

Warning!

Removing the battery

왘 Remove the screw securing the bat-

tery.

왘 Remove the battery support and

bracket.

왘 Take out the battery.

Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle. Gases may escape during charg- ing and cause explosions that may result in paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.

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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.

Never invert the terminal connections.

The battery, its filler caps and the vent tube must always be securely installed when the vehicle is in operation.

The following procedures must be car- ried out following any interruption of battery power (e.g. due to reconnect- ing): 앫 Set the clock (see COMAND opera-

tor’s manual).

앫 Resynchronize the ESP

(컄 page 303).

앫 Resynchronize side windows

(컄 page 190).

앫 Resynchronize sliding/pop-up roof

(컄 page 194).

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 method of disposal. Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling.

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왔 Jump starting

Warning!

Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death.

Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting, you might get injured.

Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.

A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and very explosive. Keep flames or sparks away from battery, avoid improper connection of jumper cables, smoking, etc.

Attempting to jump start a frozen battery can result in it exploding, causing personal injury.

Read all instructions before proceeding.

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 battery thaw out first. 앫 Only use 12 volt battery to jump start your vehicle. Jump starting with a more powerful battery could damage the ve- hicle’s electrical system, which will not be covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- ited Warranty.

앫 Only use jumper cables with sufficient

cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.

앫 Always make sure that the jumper ca- bles are not on or near pulleys, fans or other parts that move when an engine is started or running.

Practical hints Jump starting

Avoid repeated and lengthy starting at- tempts. Do not attempt to start the engine us- ing a battery quick charge unit. If engine does not run after several un- successful starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Excessive unburned fuel generated by repeated failed starting attempts may damage the catalytic converter and may present a fire risk. Make sure the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. Make sure the cable clamps do not touch any other metal part while the other end is still attached to a battery.

Do not tow-start the vehicle.

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Practical hints Jump starting

Warning!

Keep flames or sparks away from battery. Do not smoke.

Observe all safety instructions and precau- tions when handling automotive batteries (컄 page 268).

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 cover from positive

terminal 1.

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Never invert the terminal connections.

왘 Start engine of the vehicle with the

charged battery and run at idle speed. 왘 Connect negative terminals 2 and 4 of the batteries with the jumper cable. Clamp cable to charged battery 4 first.

왘 Start the engine of the disabled vehi-

cle.

Now you can again turn on the electrical consumers. Do not turn on the lights under any circumstances. 왘 Remove the jumper cables first from

negative terminals 2 and 4 and then from positive terminals 1 and 3.

You can now turn on the lights. 왘 Have the battery checked at the near- est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

1 Positive terminal of discharged battery 2 Negative terminal of discharged bat-

tery

3 Positive terminal of charged battery 4 Negative terminal of charged battery 왘 Connect positive terminals 1 and 3 of the batteries with the jumper cable. Clamp cable to charged battery 3 first.

When circumstances do not permit the recommended towing methods, the vehi- cle may be towed with all wheels on the ground or front wheels raised only so far as necessary to have the vehicle moved to a safe location where the recommended towing methods can be employed.

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.

Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equip- ment with SmartKey in starter switch turned to position 0. Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports. To prevent damage during transport, do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts. Switch off the tow-away alarm (컄 page 84) and the automatic central locking (컄 page 153). Do not tow-start the vehicle.

Practical hints Towing the vehicle

If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, the engine must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1). Otherwise, the ESP will immedi- ately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes. When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, the selector lever must be in position N and the SmartKey must be in starter switch position 2. When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground or the front axle raised, the vehicle may be towed only for dis- tances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).

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i To signal turns while being towed with the hazard warning flasher in use, turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 2 and activate the combina- tion switch for the left or right turn sig- nal in the usual manner – only the selected turn signal will operate. Upon canceling the turn signal, the haz- ard warning flasher will operate again.

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.

If the SmartKey is left in starter switch posi- tion 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the switch. In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock, re- move SmartKey from starter switch and re- insert.

Warning!

Warning!

If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow with a tow bar if: 앫 the engine will not run 앫 there is a malfunction in the power sup- ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system as that will be necessary to adequately con- trol the towed vehicle.

Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make certain that the SmartKey is in starter switch position 2.

With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve- hicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.

The gear selector lever will remain locked in position P and the SmartKey will not turn in the starter switch if the battery is disconnected or discharged. See notes on the battery (컄 page 348) or on jump starting (컄 page 351).

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! When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, please note the follow- ing: With the automatic central locking acti- vated and the SmartKey in starter switch position 2, or KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in position 2, the ve- hicle doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are turn- ing at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. Switch off the tow-away alarm (컄 page 84). To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking, deactivate the automatic cen- tral locking (컄 page 153). Towing of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed tow- ing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chas- sis, frame or suspension parts.

Installing towing eye bolt

1 Cover on right side of front bumper

Practical hints Towing the vehicle

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 (컄 page 329).

왘 Screw towing eye bolt clockwise into its stop and tighten with wheel wrench.

Removing towing eye bolt 왘 Loosen towing eye bolt counterclock-

wise with wheel wrench. 왘 Unscrew towing eye bolt. 왘 Store towing eye bolt and wheel

wrench in trunk.

2 Cover on right side of rear bumper

Installing cover 왘 Fit cover and snap into place.

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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 are located in the vehicle tool kit in the trunk (컄 page 329): 앫 The fuse chart. The amperages of the

fuses are also given there.

앫 Spare fuses 앫 Special fuse extractor

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Only install fuses that have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz and that have the specified amperage rat- ing. Never attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse. Have the cause determined and remedied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Fuse boxes in passenger compartment

There are two fuse boxes in the passenger compartment. One fuse box is located in the dashboard on the front passenger side. An additional fuse box is located under the right rear seat.

Fuse box in dashboard

1 Cover

Fuse box in the rear passenger compartment

Practical hints Fuses

Fuse boxes in engine compartment

There are two fuse boxes located in the en- gine compartment on both the driver’s and front passenger side in front of the firewall (dividing wall between engine compart- ment and passenger compartment).

1 Cover

Opening 왘 Pull cover 1 away from fuse box in di-

rection of arrow.

왘 Remove cover rearward.

Closing 왘 Press cover back on until it engages.

1 Fuse box cover, driver’s side 2 Slide

Do not use sharp objects such as a screw driver to open the fuse box in the dashboard, as this could damage it.

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 the

direction of the arrow and remove.

Closing 왘 Press cover 1 back onto the dash-

board.

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Closing 왘 Replace cover 1 and press it down by

hand.

왘 Push both slides 2 to the ‹ sym-

bol.

The cover must fit properly and the slide must be positioned at the ‹ symbol, as moisture or dirt may impair the functionality of the fuses.

Emergency engine shut-down

If the engine can no longer be stopped us- ing the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button, the engine can be turned off by withdrawing two fuses. For easy removal of fuses, use the fuse ex- tractor (supplied with vehicle tool kit) to pull out the fuses marked on the fuse chart as “ENGINE EMERGENCY STOP”. The fuse chart is also located in the vehicle tool kit (컄 page 329).

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.

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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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Technical data Spare parts service

The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle.

The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and accessories not authorized by Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or could compromise the vehicle’s dura- bility or safety.

왔

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 provide quick and reliable parts service. More than 300000 different spare parts for Mercedes-Benz models are available. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject- ed to stringent quality inspections. Each part has been specifically developed, man- ufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Therefore, genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should be installed.

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Technical data Warranty coverage

Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts and Accessories warranties, copies of which are available at any Mercedes-Benz Center.

Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet

Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information booklet, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a re- placement. It will be mailed to you.

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 warranties: 앫 New Vehicle Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty

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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 system

6 Emission control label When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers.

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왔 Layout of poly-V-belt drive CL 500

CL 55 AMG

CL 600

Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive

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

The CL 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts (belt one shown in purple/belt two shown in black). 1 Idler pulley 2 Automatic belt tensioner 3 ABC tandem pump (pump for

power-steering assistance and ABC chassis)

4 Air conditioning compressor 5 Crankshaft 6 Coolant pump 7 Generator (alternator) 8 Idler pulley 9 Automatic belt tensioner a Supercharger

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 8 Idler pulley 9 Idler pulley

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Technical data Engine 왔 Engine Model Engine Mode of operation

No. of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. to SAE J 1349

Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt

CL 500 (215.375)1
113
4-stroke engine, gasoline injec- tion 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 303.0 cu in (4966 cm3) 10:1
302 hp/5600 rpm2 (225 kW/5600 rpm) 339 lb-ft/2700 - 4250 rpm (460 Nm/2700 - 4250 rpm) 6000 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
2380 mm

CL 55 AMG (215.374)1
113
4-stroke engine, gasoline injec- tion 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.60 in (92.00 mm) 331.8 cu in (5439 cm3) 9:1
493 hp/6100 rpm2
(368 kW/6100 rpm) 516 lb-ft/2750–4000 rpm (700 Nm/2750–4000 rpm) 6500 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Belt one: 1289 mm Belt two: 2462 mm

CL 600 (215.376)1
275
4-stroke engine, gasoline injec- tion 12
3.23 in (82.00 mm) 3.43 in (87.00 mm) 336.4 cu in (5513 cm3) 9:1
493 hp/5000 rpm2 (368 kW/5000 rpm) 590 lb-ft/1800–3500 rpm (800 Nm/1800–3500 rpm) 5950 rpm 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
2335 mm

1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. 2 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.

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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 have detrimental effects, such as 앫 Poor handling characteristics 앫 Increased noise 앫 Increased fuel consumption

Moreover, tires and rims not approved by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, ex- hibit dimensional variations and differ- ent tire deformation characteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts. This may result in damage to the tires or the vehicle.

Technical data Rims and Tires

Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. A tire inflation pressure table is located on the fuel fill- er flap of the vehicle. The tire pressure should be checked regularly and should only be adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte- nance recommendation included with vehicle.

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Technical data Rims and Tires

Same size tires

Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) All season tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply tires)

CL 500 (except Sport Package* and except Appearance Package*) 7½J x17 H2
1.81 in (46 mm) 225/55 R17 97H M+S 225/55 R17 97H M+S

CL 600 (except Sport Package* and except Appearance Package*) 8J x18 H21
1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 96Y1
245/45 R18 100V XL M+S1
or 245/45 R18 96H M+S1

1 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

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Technical data Rims and Tires

CL 500, CL 600 (Appearance Package*)

Rims (light alloy)

8J x18 H21

Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) All season tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply tires)

1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 96Y1
245/45 R18 100V XL M+S1
or 245/45 R18 96H M+S1

1 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center 2 Must not be used with snow chains

CL 500, CL 600 (Sport Package*) CL 55 AMG 8J x18 H21 or 8½ J x18 EH22
1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 100V XL M+S1 or 245/45 R18 96H M+S

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Technical data Rims and Tires

Mixed size tires

Front axle

AMG light alloy rims Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 245/45 R18 100Y XL1

CL 500 and CL 600 (Sport Package*) 8½J x 18 EH21
1.73 in (44 mm)

CL 55 AMG 8½J x 18 EH21
1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 100Y XL1

Rear axle

or 245/45 R18 96Y1
9J x 18 EH21
1.73 in (44 mm)

AMG light alloy rims Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 265/40 R18 101Y XL1

or 265/40 R18 97Y1

1 Must not be used with snow chains

9J x 18 EH21
1.73 in (44 mm) 265/40 R18 101Y XL1

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Spare wheel

CL 500 (except Sport Package and ex- cept Appearance Package*)

Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) All season tires (radial-ply tires)

7½J x 17 H2
2.0 in (51 mm) 225/55 R17 97H M+S

Technical data Rims and Tires

CL 600
CL 500 (Sport Package* and Appearance Package*) CL 55 AMG 8J x 18 H2
1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 96Y

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CL 500
14 V/150 A 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/95 Ah Bosch F 8 DPP332
NGK PFR 5 R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm) 15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)

CL 55 AMG 14 V/180 A 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/95 Ah NGK ILFR 6 A

CL 600
14 V/220 A 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/95 Ah NGK NFR 6Q-G

0.031 in (0.8 mm) 18 – 22 lb-ft (25 – 30 Nm)

0.028 in (0.7 mm) 15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)

Technical data Electrical system 왔 Electrical system Model Generator (alternator) Starter motor Battery Spark plugs

Electrode gap Tightening torque

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왔 Main Dimensions and weights Main Dimensions

Technical data Main Dimensions and weights

Model Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width Overall vehicle height Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear

Weights

CL 500
196.4 in (4989 mm) 73.1 in (1857 mm) 55.4 in (1408 mm) 113.6 in (2885 mm) 62.1 in (1577 mm) 62.1 in (1578 mm)

CL 55 AMG 196.4 in (4989 mm) 73.1 in (1857 mm) 55.4 in (1408 mm) 113.6 in (2885 mm) 62.2 in (1581 mm) 62.2 in (1582 mm)

CL 600
196.4 in (4989 mm) 73.1 in (1857 mm) 55.4 in (1408 mm) 113.6 in (2885 mm) 62.1 in (1577 mm) 62.1 in (1578 mm))

Roof load max. Trunk load max.

220 lbs (100 kg) 220 lbs (100 kg)

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacities

Engine with oil filter

Automatic transmission

Rear axle

Hydraulic system for ABC Power steering

Front wheel hubs Brake system Cooling system

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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 CL 500
CL 55 AMG CL 600
CL 500
CL 55 AMG CL 600

CL 55 AMG and CL 600

Capacity 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 7.9 US qt (7.5 l) 9.5 US qt (9.0 l) 9.1 US qt (8.6 l) 9.1 US qt (8.6 l) 8.1 US qt (7.7 l) 1.7 US qt (1.6 l) 2.1 US qt (2.0 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Approved engine oils

MB Automatic Transmission Oil

Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90

approx. 4.2 US qt (4.0 l) approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)

MB Hydraulic fluid MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S)

approx. 3.5 oz (100 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease 0.7 US qt (0.7 l) approx. 12.1 US qt (11.5 l) approx. 15.3 US qt (14.5 l) approx. 15.85 US qt (15 l)

MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze

CL 500
CL 55 AMG CL 600

Low temperature cooling system Fuel tank including a reserve of

Air conditioning system

Model CL 600
CL 500
CL 55 AMG CL 600

Capacity 2.3 US qt (2.2 l) 23.2 US gal (88.0 l) 2.9 US gal (11.0 l)

Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system: 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available pre-

7.1 US qt (6.7 l)

mixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (컄 page 379).

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Premium unleaded gasoline: Minimum Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON) R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R-12) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1

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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.

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Always check the oil filler cap (컄 page 265) for important information pertaining to the engine oil needing to meet a specific Mercedes-Benz specifi- cation (e.g. MB 229.5). If such informa- tion is printed on the oil filler cap, only use an engine oil from the list of ap- proved engine oils in the Factory Ap- proved Service Products pamphlet that meets the specification indicated on the oil filler cap. Using engine oils of other specification may cause the FSS to incorrectly deter- mine the next service interval and will result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Engine oil additives

Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may damage the engine. Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Air conditioning refrigerant

R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil is used in the air condition- ing system. Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lu- bricating oil. Otherwise damage to the system will occur.

Please follow FSS recommendations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so could result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Brake fluid

Premium unleaded gasoline

Fuel requirements

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

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 moisture content can lead to the formation of bub- bles in the system, thus reducing the sys- tem’s efficiency. Therefore, the brake fluid must be re- placed every two years, preferably in the spring. Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will pro- vide you with additional information.

To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gaso- line must be used. If premium unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used, follow these precautions: 앫 Have the fuel tank only partially

filled with unleaded regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon as possible.

앫 Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt

acceleration.

앫 Do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two per- sons and no luggage.

앫 Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum ac- celerator pedal position if the vehi- cle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain.

Use only premium unleaded fuel: 앫 The octane number (posted at the

pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane num- ber and the Motor (M) octane number: (R+M)/2). This is also known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as Ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%. The ratio of Methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents. Using mixtures of Ethanol and Methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% Ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used. These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements, such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.

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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, carbon deposits can build up especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to en- gine performance problems such as: 앫 Warm-up hesitation 앫 Unstable idle 앫 Knocking/pinging 앫 Misfire 앫 Power loss

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Do not blend any specific fuel additives with fuel. This only results in unnecessary costs and may be harmful to the engine op- eration. Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending specific fuel additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Coolants

The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which pro- vides: 앫 Corrosion protection 앫 Freeze protection 앫 Boiling protection (by increasing the

boiling point)

The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately –22°F (–30°C) and cor- rosion protection.