2006 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 324
Hazard warning flasher 130
Head restraints

Folding rear head restraints

back 115

Front seat 38, 39
Front seat, Removing and

installing 114

Rear seat 115

Head unit see COMAND Headlamp switch-off delay see Delayed

switch-off, Exterior lights

165, 167

Headlamps

Global locking/unlocking see Key Global Positioning System see GPS Glove box 231
Good visibility 178
GPS 429
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GVW 309
GVWR 310

Automatic headlamp mode 126
Bi-Xenon 379, 427
Cleaning lenses 321
Cleaning system 178, 282, 425
Cleaning system washer

reservoir 271, 282

Manual headlamp mode 126
Messages in display 355
Replacing bulbs 379
Switch 52, 125

439

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Headliner, cleaning 325
Heated seats 119
Heated steering wheel* 239
High beam flasher 52, 129

Replacing bulbs 379, 382

High beam headlamps Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 355
Replacing bulbs 379
Switching on 52, 129

High mounted brake lamp 379
High-performance brake system

(CL 65 AMG only) 261

Hood 273

Message in display 353

Horn 23
HVAC see Automatic climate control Hydroplaning 263

440

Instrument panel see Instrument cluster Instruments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting 131

Delayed switch-off 161

Interior rear view mirror

43, 178

Antiglare 178
Auto-dimming 178

Interior storage spaces see Storage com-

partments

Identification labels 406

Certification 406
Emission control information 406
Vacuum line routing 406

Identification number, Vehicle (VIN) 406
Ignition 34, 36
Immobilizer 85
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and

warning

Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-

dren in the vehicle

Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pres-

sure

Inside door handle 100
Instrument cluster 24, 134, 429

Cleaning 324
Illumination brightness 134
Lamps 328
Message in display 350
Multifunction display 137

Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,

Illumination brightness

J Jack 370, 388
Jacking up the vehicle 387
Jump starting 394

Key, Mechanical 372
Key, SmartKey 90

Battery check lamp 90, 92
Checking the batteries 93
Factory setting 92
Locking/unlocking 32, 60, 90
Locking/unlocking, Global setting 92
Locking/unlocking, Selective

setting 92

Loss of 94
Messages in display 353
Opening the trunk 93
Operating the power tilt/sliding

sunroof 200

Operating the power windows 200
Position in starter switch 34
Remote control 90
Replacing the batteries 376
Starting the engine 48
Turning off the engine 59

Index

Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 94,

429
Battery check lamp 94, 98
Checking the battery 99
Factory setting 97
Locking the vehicle 99
Locking/unlocking 33, 60, 94
Locking/unlocking, Global setting 97
Locking/unlocking, Selective

setting 98
Loss of 100
Messages in display 353
Opening the trunk 100
Operating the power tilt/sliding

sunroof 200

Operating the power windows 200
Remote control 94
Replacing the battery 377
Starting the engine 49
Turning off the engine 59

KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO*

Kickdown 169, 429
Kilopascal 310

441

Index

Labels 406
Lamp sensor

Message in display 356

Lamps, exterior 125, 379

Messages in display 354
Replacing bulbs 379, 381, 382
Warning sounds 59, 126
Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS 25, 328
Anti-theft alarm systems 86
Battery (SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO*) 98

Battery (SmartKey) 92
Brakes 25, 329
Distronic* 25, 210, 216
Engine diagnostics 330, 331
Engine malfunction 25, 330, 331
ESP® 25, 332, 333
Fog lamps 125
Front passenger front air bag off 28,

67, 74, 336

Fuel reserve 25, 331

442

Loading see Vehicle loading Locator lighting 160
Locking knob 100, 429
Loss of

Mechanical key 94, 100
Service and Warranty Information

Booklet 405
SmartKey 94
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 100

Low beam headlamps

Messages in display 356
Replacing bulbs 379
Switching on 52

Lubricants 418

High beam headlamp 25
Instrument cluster 328
Parking lamps 125
Parktronic*, Warning indicators 225
Seat belt telltale 25, 333
SRS 25, 63
Tire inflation pressure 25
Tow-away alarm 88
Turn signals 25
Lamps, interior 131
Language, Setting 158
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-

dren in the vehicle

Lever for voice control system* 23
License plate lamp

Messages in display 355
Replacing bulbs 379, 383

Light alloy wheels, cleaning 324
Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting, Exterior and interior 125
Limp Home Mode, Emergency operation of

automatic transmission 177

Line of fall 429

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Maintenance 12, 315

Calling up service indicator 316
Clearing service indicator 316
FSS (Canada vehicles) 315, 429
Maintenance System (U.S.

vehicles) 430

Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 315

Resetting service indicator 317
Service indicator 315
Service term exceeded 316

Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 430
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and

CL 65 AMG Automatic transmission 175

Massage function (PULSE, Multicontour

seats*) 118

Maximum load rating, Tires 310
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 310
Maximum tire inflation pressure 310
Mechanical key 372

Loss of 94, 100

Memory function 430
Menus see Control system menus Messages in display see Multifunction dis-

Multifunction display 137, 430

Changing settings see Control system

menus and Control system sub- menus

play messages

Microphone, Hands-free 29
Mirrors

Selecting language 158
Standard display 141

Multifunction display messages

Adjusting 43
Antiglare positions 178
Auto-dimming mirrors 178
Exterior rear view mirror, Storing park-

ing position 124

Exterior rear view mirrors 43, 178
Interior rear view mirror 43, 178
Power folding exterior rear view

mirrors 180

Vanity mirror in sun visor 181, 230

MON 271, 419, 430
Motor Octane Number see MON MP3-CD operation

Selecting tracks 144
Multicontour seats* 117

ABC 339
ABS 341
Air filter 341
Battery 345
Brake fluid 346
Brake lamps 354
Brake pads 346
Coolant 347
Cruise control 350
Distronic* 342
Door 350
Engine oil 275, 351
ESP® 342
Fog lamps 355, 357
Fuel cap 360
Headlamps 355

443

Index

Hood 353
Instrument cluster 350
Lamp sensor 356
Lamps 354
License plate lamp 355
Low beam headlamps 356
Maintenance service indicator 315
Parking brake 345
Parking lamps 357
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 359
Reverse lamps 357
Seat belts 359
Selector lever 344
Side marker lamps 356
SmartKey 353
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 353
Tail lamps 357
Tele Aid 359
Telephone* 360
Tires 361
Trunk 360
Turn signal lamps 358
Washer fluid 360

Multifunction steering wheel 138, 430

Button operation 138

444

Navigation system

See separate COMAND operating in-

structions

Net, parcel 234
Neutral gear position, Automatic

transmission 48, 165, 167

New vehicle break-in 258
Night security illumination 160
Normal occupant weight 310
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 406

Occupant distribution 310
Occupant safety 62

Air bags 63
Children and air bags 64
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belt 45
Front passenger front air bag off indica-

tor lamp 74

Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH-type child seat anchors 77
Seat belts 45, 66

Odometer 135
Oil see Engine oil One-touch gearshifting 172
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, cleaning 321
Outside temperature indicator 25, 136
Overdue maintenance service 316
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range, Engine 430

P Paintwork, Cleaning 319
Panic alarm 79
Parcel net

Front passenger footwell 234
Trunk 234

Parking 57, 262
Parking assist see Parktronic* Parking brake 50, 58

Message in display 345
Warning sounds 51, 329

Parking lamps 125

Messages in display 357
Replacing bulbs 379, 382, 383

Parking position

Exterior rear view mirrors 124, 164,

180

Gear position, Automatic

transmission 48, 165, 167

Parktronic* 223, 430

Activating/deactivating 226
Cleaning system sensors 322
Malfunctioning 227
Minimum distance 225
Range of the sensors 224

System sensors 322
Warning indicators 225
Warning sounds 225

Parts service 404
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see

Front passenger front air bag off indica- tor lamp 74

Passenger compartment 267

Fuse boxes 400
Interior lighting 131
Interior rear view mirror 43
Parcel net in front passenger

footwell 234

Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 259
Phone see Telephone* Plastic parts, cleaning 324
Poly-V-belt drive 408, 430

Layout 407

Positions (Memory function) see Power

seats

Power assistance 259
Power closing assist for doors and trunk

lid 110

Index

Power seats 37, 112

Easy entry/exit feature 112
Folding back front seat backrests 40
Folding forward front seat

backrests 40

Heating 119
Lumbar support 117
Memory function 122
Multicontour* 117
Multicontour*, Lumbar support 118
Multicontour*, Massage function

(PULSE) 118

Multicontour*, Shoulder support 117
Multicontour*, Side bolsters 118
Ventilation* 121

Power tilt/sliding sunroof 202

Messages in display 359
Opening/closing in an

emergency 375

Operating 202
Operating, SmartKey 200
Operating, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 200

Stopping 204
Synchronizing 204

Power train 431

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Index

Power washer 319
Power windows 197

Radio

Cleaning 323
Operating 197
Operating, SmartKey 200
Operating, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 200

Rear door window, Blocking

operation 78

Stopping 199
Synchronizing 199

Practical hints 327
Premium unleaded gasoline 271, 419,

421

Problems

While driving 56
With vehicle 17

Product information 9
Production options weight 310
Program mode selector switch 431

Automatic shift program 171

PSI 310
Push starting 394

Selecting stations 143
Selecting stations, Satellite

radio* 143

Radio transmitters 267
Range (distance to empty) 152
Reading lamps 132
Rear door windows

Blocking operation 78

Rear fog lamp 379, 383

Switching on 128

Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear seat ashtray see Ashtrays Rear seat head restraints see Head re-

straints

Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 193
Rear window sunshade* 182
Recommended tire inflation

pressure 292, 310

Recovery services, Stolen vehicle

(Tele Aid) 249

Refueling 270
Regular checks 271
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale Remote control

SmartKey 90
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 248
Replacing bulbs 378

Additional turn signals 379
Backup lamps 379, 383
Brake lamp 379
Fog lamps 379
Front turn signal bulb 382
High beam flasher bulb 382
High beam headlamps 379
High mounted brake lamp 379
License plate lamp 379, 383
Low beam 379
Parking lamps 379, 382, 383
Rear fog lamp 383
Side marker lamps 379
Standing lamps 379, 382, 383
Tail lamp assemblies 379, 383
Turn signal lamps 379, 383

Refrigerant, Air conditioning 419, 420

Reporting safety defects 18

446

Research Octane Number see RON Reset button in the instrument

Safety

cluster 134, 154

Residual engine heat and

ventilation 194, 431

REST see Residual engine heat and ventila-

tion

Restraint system

See Children in the vehicle See SRS

Reverse gear position, Automatic

transmission 48, 165, 167

Reverse lamps

Messages in display 357

Rims 310, 410
Roadside Assistance 12

Tele Aid 244

RON 271, 419, 431
Roof rack* 228
Rubber parts, cleaning 324

Driving safety systems 80
Occupant 62
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts Satellite radio* 143
Seat belts 68

Children in the vehicle 72
Cleaning 325
Fastening 45
Force limiter 71
Message in display 359
Proper use of 47, 70
Safety guidelines 66
Telltale 333
Warning sounds 68

Seating capacity 288
Seats see Power seats Securing cargo 229
Selector lever see Gear selector lever Self-test

BabySmartTM air bag deactivation

system 74

Lamps in instrument cluster 328
Tele Aid 242

Index

Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service

indicator

Service life, Tires 284
Service see Maintenance Service system see FSS (Canada vehicles)

or Maintenance System (US vehicles)

Service, Parts 404
Settings

Control system menus 139, 154
Control system submenus 155, 156
Factory, SmartKey 92
Factory, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 97

Individual, Vehicle 162
Memory function 122
Menus, submenus and functions 141
Resetting all, Control system 154
Selective, SmartKey 92
Selective, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 98

Shelf below rear window, cleaning 325
Shift lever position indicator 166
Shift lock 431
Shift program mode, Automatic

transmission 171

447

Index

Shifting

Automatic transmission 48, 165
Gear selector lever positions 167
Into optimal gear range (automatic

transmission) 172

Shoulder support (Multicontour

seats*) 117

Side impact air bags 67
Side marker lamps

Cleaning lenses 321
Messages in display 356
Replacing bulbs 379

Side windows see Power windows Sidewall 310, 432
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Snow chains 314
Snow tires 313
Spare fuses 370
Spare wheel 386
Mounting 386

Speed settings

448

Cruise control 207
Speedometer 25, 142
SRS 70, 432

Indicator lamp 25, 62, 335

Standing lamps 125

Replacing bulbs 379, 382, 383

Standing water, Driving through 266
Starter switch 23
Positions 34

Starting difficulties, Engine 50
Starting, Engine 48
Steering column 42
Steering wheel 42, 138

Cleaning 324
Electrical adjustment 42
Heated steering wheel* 239
Steering wheel gearshift control

CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG Automatic transmission 173

Stolen vehicle, Recovery services (Tele

Aid) 249

Storage compartments 231

Armrest 232, 233
Below the front armrest 232
Between rear seats 233
Cup holders 235
Glove box 231
In front of armrest 232
Parcel nets 234
Storage tray and telephone

holder* 233

Under the front seats 234

Storing, Tires 285
Submenus see Control system submenus Sun visors 181
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof Sunshade* 182
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS Symbols used in this operator’s

manual 15

T Tachometer 25, 136

Overspeed range 136

Tachometer display

Clock 25
Current program mode 166
Displaying gear range 166

Tail lamps

Cleaning lenses 321
Messages in display 357
Replacing bulbs 379, 383

Tar stains 319
Technical data

Air conditioning refrigerant 419, 420
Brake fluid 418, 420
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants,

etc. 418

Coolant 419, 422
Electrical system 416
Engine 408
Engine oil additives 420
Engine oils 418, 420
Fuel requirements 419, 421
Gasoline additives 422

Main dimensions and weights 417
Premium unleaded gasoline 419,

421

Rims and Tires 410
Windshield washer system and head-

lamp cleaning system 419, 425

Tele Aid 241, 432

Call priority 247
Emergency call system button 29,

244

Emergency calls 243
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 246
Initiating an emergency call

manually 244

Messages in display 359
Remote door unlock 248
Roadside Assistance 244
SOS button 244
Stolen Vehicle Recovery

services 249

System self-check 242

Telematics* 432

Index

Telephone* 240

Answering/ending a call 148
Hands-free microphone 29
Message in display 360
Operation 148, 240
Phone book 148
Redialing 149

Temperature

Display mode 157
Interior temperature 187
Setting display unit 157

Tether attachment points, see Children in

the vehicle

Tie-down hooks, Trunk 229
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 390, 432
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Power tilt/sliding

sunroof TIN 311
Tire and Loading Information

Placard 287

Tire and Loading Information

Terminology 309

Tires 283, 410

Air pressure 309
Care and maintenance 284
Chains 314

449

Index

Cleaning 285
Direction of rotation, Spinning 286
Driving instructions 263
Important notes, Tire inflation

pressure 293

Inflation pressure 292, 293, 294,

298, 306, 309, 310

Information placard 288
Inspection 284
Load rating 300, 305, 311
Messages in display 361
Ply composition and material

used 311

Problems under-/overinflation 298
Retreads 283
Rims and Tires 410
Rotating 312
Service life 284
Sizes 410
Snow 313
Spare wheel 370, 371, 386, 415
Speed rating 264, 301, 311
Storing 285
Temperature 293, 308
Terminology 309

Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure monitor warning

lamp 334

Tire inflation pressure, Setting

units 158
Traction 264
Tread 285, 313
Treadwear indicators 311
Wear pattern 312
Winter 313

Tools 370
Top tether, see Children in the vehicle Tow-away alarm 87
Towing eye bolt 370
Towing the vehicle 396
Traction 171, 264, 311
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear

selector lever

Transmission see Automatic transmission Traveling abroad 267
Tread 311
Tread depth 285, 313
Treadwear indicators 311
Trip computer 151
Trip odometer 135

Trunk

Closing 103
Emergency release 109
Lighting 132, 133
Limiting opening height of trunk

lid* 102

Message in display 360
Opening 101
Opening with SmartKey 93
Opening with SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO 100

Parcel net 234
Power closing assist for trunk lid 110
Tie-down hooks 229
Unlocking in an emergency 373
Vehicle loading 417

Trunk lid see Trunk Turn signal lamps

Cleaning lenses 321
Messages in display 358
Replacing bulbs 379, 382, 383

Turn signals 53

Additional in mirrors 379
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 58

450

U Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards 311

Units, Settings

Speedometer 157
Temperature 157

Unleaded gasoline, Premium 271, 419,

421

Upholstery

Cleaning 325

Useful features 230

Index

Vacuum line routing diagram label 406
Vanity mirror in the sun visor 230
Vehicle

Battery 281, 391
Breaking-in the vehicle 258
Care 318
Control system, Settings

submenu 162
Dimensions 417
Level control 221, 432
Locking/unlocking 32, 33, 60, 90,

94, 99, 110, 111, 162
Locking/unlocking in an

emergency 373

Lowering 390
Modifications and alterations, Operat-

ing safety 16

Towing 396
Unlocking in an emergency 372
Washing 318, 320
Weights 417

Vehicle capacity weight 311
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN Vehicle jack 370, 388
Vehicle lighting 125, 272, 378
Vehicle loading 228

Cargo tie-down hooks 229
Instructions 229, 287
Load limit 287
Roof rack* 228, 417
Terminology 309
Trunk 417

Vehicle maximum load on the tire 311
Vehicle outside the USA and Canada 13
Vehicle recovery services, Stolen

(Tele Aid) 249

Vehicle status message memory 153
Vehicle tool kit 370
VIN 406, 432
Voice control system* 432

Hands-free microphone 29

451

Index

Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and

warning

Warning sounds

Automatic transmission (vehicles with

KEYLESS-GO*) 59

Distronic* 210, 216, 332
Exterior lamps 59, 126
Parking brake 51, 329
Parktronic* 225, 227
Seat belt telltale 68

Warranty coverage 10, 405
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washer reservoir level 271, 282
Washing the vehicle 318
Wear pattern, Tires 312
Weights 417

Wheel

Bolts 370
Change 386
Removing 389
Sizes 283
Spare 370, 371, 386
Tightening torque 390, 432
Tires and wheels 283

Window curtain air bags 68
Windows, cleaning 323
Windshield

Cleaning wiper blades 323
Defogging 188

Windshield washer fluid 282, 419, 425

Message in display 360
Mixing ratio 425
Refilling 282, 425
Reservoir level 271, 282
Wiping 55

Windshield washer system 425
Windshield wipers

Replacing wiper blades 384

Winter driving 313

Block heater (Canada only) 314
Snow chains 314
Tires 313

Winter driving instructions 265
Winter tires 313
Wood trims, cleaning 325

452

X Xenon headlamps see Headlamps

Index

453

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Service and Literature

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For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.

For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.

Warning!

To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.

If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Press time May 25, 2005

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