2007 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

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.

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If the starter battery is discharged, the en- gine can be started with jumper cables and the battery of another vehicle. Observe the following: 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 high- er voltage 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.

Warning!

왘 Make sure the two vehicles do not

touch.

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

Observe all safety instructions and precau- tions when handling automotive batteries (컄 page 655).

Jump starting should only be performed on the starter battery. The starter battery is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side (컄 page 657).

i Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the KEYLESS-GO button (컄 page 337) and use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey.

왘 Secure vehicle in place with electronic

parking brake (컄 page 384).

왘 Shift the automatic transmission to P

(컄 page 389).

왘 Turn off all electrical consumers, ex- cept hazard warning flashers or work lights.

왘 Open the hood (컄 page 512). 왘 Start the engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at idle speed.

Practical hints Jump starting

1 Negative clamp 2 Negative terminal of charged battery 3 Positive terminal of charged battery 4 Positive terminal of discharged battery

컄컄

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Practical hints Jump starting

컄컄

왘 Remove red cover from positive

왘 Get into vehicle and start engine within

terminal 4.

왘 Connect positive terminal 3 of the

charged battery with positive terminal 4 of the discharged battery with the jumper cable. Clamp cable to charged battery 3 first.

! Never invert the terminal connections. 왘 Connect negative terminal 2 of

charged battery to jumper cables and attach other end of the jumper cable with the negative clamp 1 to a suit- able ground point on the vehicle.

30 seconds. If the starting attempt does not suc- ceed: 왘 Turn the SmartKey in starter switch

to position 0.

왘 Take out the SmartKey. 왘 Turn off engine of donor vehicle, re- start it and let it run at idle speed for several minutes.

왘 Disconnect the jumper cable during

this time.

왘 Reconnect jumper cable as de-

scribed before. 왘 Restart engine.

왘 While the engine is running, switch off several electrical consumers such as the blower.

왘 Disconnect jumper cables first nega- tive clamp 1 from ground point and negative terminal 2, then from posi- tive terminals 4 and 3.

왘 Have the battery checked at the near- est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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왔 Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is preferable to other types of towing. When circumstances do not permit the recommended towing methods, the vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground or front axle raised only so far as necessary to have the vehicle moved to a safe location where the recommended towing methods can be employed.

! Do not tow-start the vehicle.

! Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equipment with SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 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. Towing of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed towing eye bolt. Never at- tach tow cable, tow rope, or tow rod, to vehicle chassis, frame, or suspension parts. Switch off the ESP® (컄 page 71), the tow-away alarm (컄 page 78) and the automatic central locking (컄 page 334).

Practical hints Towing the vehicle

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 brake

system

앫 there is a malfunction in the power supply or in the vehicle’s electrical system

as that will be necessary to adequately control the towed vehicle.

Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make sure the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is in starter switch position 2.

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Practical hints Towing the vehicle

Warning!

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 vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.

! When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground or with the front axle raised, the start- er battery must be connected and charged. Oth- erwise: 앫 you will not be able to switch on the ignition 앫 you will not be able to engage the automatic

transmission in position N (컄 page 394)

앫 you cannot release the electronic parking

brake

For information on charging the starter battery see “Batteries” (컄 page 655) or see “Jump start- ing” (컄 page 660).

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! If the vehicle is towed with all wheels on the ground or with the front axle raised, the trans- mission must be in position N. If you turn off the engine using 앫 the SmartKey and

앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch or

앫 open a door

앫 the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button and

open a door

the transmission will shift to park position P automatically.

! Make sure that the electronic parking brake is released. If the electronic parking brake is malfunctioning, release it mechanically (컄 page 637).

! If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, the automatic transmission must be in position N and the engine must be shut off (SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in starter switch position 0 or 1). Active braking action through the ESP® may otherwise seriously damage the brake system.

! When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, the automatic transmission must be shifted to position N and the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 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 distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).

If you want the gear position to remain in neutral position N, observe the following instructions.

Warning!

When leaving the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. It is possible for children to switch on the ignition which could result in unsupervised use of vehicle equipment. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Vehicles with SmartKey: 왘 With the vehicle at a standstill and the

ignition switched on shift the automatic transmission to neutral position N.

왘 If engaged, manually release the elec-

tronic parking brake (컄 page 385).

왘 Switch off the ignition and leave the

SmartKey in the starter switch.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 With the vehicle at a standstill, depress

the brake pedal and keep it pressed.

왘 With the ignition switched on shift the

automatic transmission to park position P.

왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button from the starter switch (컄 page 337).

왘 Insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

into the starter switch. 왘 Switch on the ignition. 왘 Depress the brake pedal. 왘 Shift the automatic transmission to

neutral position N.

왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 If engaged, manually release the

electronic parking brake (컄 page 385).

왘 Switch off the ignition and leave the

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO in the starter switch.

Practical hints Towing the vehicle

i When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, please note the following: With the automatic central locking activated and the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in starter switch position 2, the vehicle doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approxi- mately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. To prevent the vehicle doors from locking, deactivate the automatic central locking (컄 page 334).

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

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Removing cover 왘 Press mark on cover 1 in the direction

Removing towing eye bolt 왘 Loosen towing eye bolt counterclock-

of arrow.

왘 Lift cover off to reveal the threaded

hole for towing eye bolt.

Installing towing eye bolt 왘 Take towing eye bolt and wheel wrench out of the vehicle tool kit in the trunk (컄 page 632).

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

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

wrench in the vehicle tool kit in the trunk.

Installing cover 왘 Fit cover 1 and snap into place.

Practical hints Towing the vehicle

Installing towing eye bolt

1 Cover on right side of front bumper

1 Cover on right side of rear bumper

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왔 Fuses The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to switch off malfunctioning power circuits. If a fuse is blown, the component(s) and systems secured by that fuse will stop op- erating.

Warning!

Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question and do not attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse. Using other than ap- proved fuses or using repaired or bridged fuses may cause an overload leading to a fire, and/or cause damage to electrical components and/or systems. Have the cause determined and remedied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

! Switch off the vehicle’s internal electrical functions (컄 page 658) when you are working on the fuses.

i A blown fuse must be replaced by an appro- priate spare fuse (recognizable by its color or the fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage recommended in the fuse chart. Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject.

If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the cause determined and rectified by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The following aids are available to help you replace fuses. They are located in the trunk with the vehicle tool kit (컄 page 632): 앫 Fuse chart

The fuse chart explains the fuse alloca- tion and fuse amperages.

앫 Spare fuses 앫 Special fuse extractor The electrical fuses are located in different fuse boxes: 앫 in the dashboard on the passenger side

(컄 page 669)

앫 in the dashboard on the driver’s side

(컄 page 669)

Practical hints Fuses

앫 behind the rear center armrest

(컄 page 669)

앫 on the driver’s side of the engine com-

partment (컄 page 668)

앫 on the passenger side of the engine

compartment (컄 page 668)

Before replacing fuses: 왘 Engage the electronic parking brake

(컄 page 384).

왘 Make sure the automatic transmission

is set to P (컄 page 389). The gear position indicator in the ta- chometer display should be on P. 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 387). 왘 Switch off the vehicle’s internal electri-

cal functions (컄 page 658).

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Practical hints Fuses

Fuse boxes in engine compartment

왘 Open the hood (컄 page 512).

Opening 왘 Take the crank from the Operator’s

Manual pouch.

Box on the front passenger side

왘 Loosen screws 1 with crank. 왘 Remove jumper 3. 왘 Remove cover 2.

Closing 왘 Attach cover 2. 왘 Attach jumper 3. 왘 Tighten screws 1 with crank.

! The cover must fit properly, as otherwise moisture or dirt may impair the functionality of the fuses.

Example illustration from CL 550
1 Retaining lugs 2 Cover

Opening 왘 Press retaining lugs 1. 왘 Remove cover 2.

Box on the driver’s side

Example illustration from CL 550
1 4 screws 2 Cover 3 Jumper

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Closing 왘 Attach cover 2. 왘 Press cover 2 down manually.

! The cover must fit properly, as otherwise moisture or dirt may impair the functionality of the fuses.

Fuse boxes in passenger compartment

! Do not use sharp objects such as a screw driver to open the fuse box cover in the dash- board, as this could damage it.

Fuse boxes in dashboard

1 Cover

Practical hints Fuses

1 Cover

Opening 왘 Open the respective door. 왘 Using your hands, pull cover 1 in the

direction of the arrow and remove.

Closing 왘 Hook cover 1 into the opening at the

front.

왘 Press cover 1 back on until it engag-

es.

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Opening 왘 Swing down center armrest. 왘 Open cover behind center armrest. 왘 Pull cover 1 forward in direction of ar-

row.

Closing 왘 Press cover 1 backward and engage.

! Make sure that the seal in the cover is not damaged during opening or closing.

Emergency engine shut-down

If the engine cannot be turned off as de- scribed in the “Turning off the engine” sec- tion (컄 page 387), you may use the following emergency procedure. 왘 Take the fuse chart from the vehicle

tool kit (컄 page 632).

왘 Find row “Emergency engine

shut-down” in the fuse chart table to identify the fuses that have to removed as well as their locations.

왘 Remove the respective fuses.

Practical hints Fuses

Fuse box in the rear passenger compartment

1 Cover

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Technical data

Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly-V-belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions and weights Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

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Technical data 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 durability or safety.

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 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 Parts and Accessories warranties, copies of which are available at any authorized 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 autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally in- stalled on 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

1 Certification label (on driver’s B-pillar) The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found in the following locations: 앫 on the certification label 앫 embossed underneath a cover in the

rear center armrest

앫 on the lower edge of the windshield

Example certification label (U.S. vehicles) 2 VIN 3 Paintwork code

Example certification label (Canada vehicles) 2 VIN 3 Paintwork code

i Data shown on certification label are for il- lustration purposes only. These data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illustration. Refer to certification label on ve- hicle for actual data specific to your vehicle.

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4 VIN 왘 Fold down rear center armrest.

VIN 4 is underneath a cover in the center armrest.

Example illustration from CL 550
5 Engine number (engraved on engine) 6 VIN (lower edge of windshield) 7 Emission control information label, includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards Vacuum line routing diagram label

i When ordering parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers.

Technical data Identification labels

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Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive

CL 550

CL 600

1 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 ABC tandem pump (pump for

power-steering assistance and ABC chassis)

5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Coolant pump 8 Generator (alternator)

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 13492

CL 550 (216.371)1
273
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 3.86 in (98.00 mm) 3.56 in (90.50 mm) 333.3 cu in (5461 cm3) 10.7:1
382 hp/6000 rpm (285 kW/6000 rpm) 391 lb-ft/3000 rpm (530 Nm/3000 rpm) 6500 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
2404 mm

CL 600 (216.376)1
275
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 12
3.23 in (82.00 mm) 3.43 in (87.00 mm) 336.4 cu in (5513 cm3) 9:1
510 hp/5000 rpm (380 kW/5000 rpm) 612 lb-ft/1800 - 3500 rpm (830 Nm/1800 - 3500 rpm) 5750 rpm 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
2370 mm

Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 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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Technical data Rims and tires

! Only use tires which have been tested and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best possible performance in conjunc- tion with the driving safety systems on your vehi- cle such as ABS or ESP®. Tires specially developed for your vehicle and tested and ap- proved by Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding the following on the tire’s sidewall: 앫 MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment

tires

Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly and should only be adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance recommendation included with vehicle. i The following pages also list the approved wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehi- cles with winter tires. Winter tires are not avail- able as standard or optional factory equipment, but can be purchased from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Depending on vehicle model and the standard or optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire config- uration on your vehicle (Appearance Package, Sport Package etc.), equipping your vehicle with winter tires approved for your vehicle model may also require the purchase of two or four wheel rims of the recommended size for use with these winter tires. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for more information.

! Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz 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, exhibit dimen- sional variations and different tire deformation characteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts. Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the result.

i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. A Tire and Loading Information placard with the recommended tire inflation pressures is located on the driver’s door B-pillar (컄 page 523). Some vehicles may have supple- mental tire inflation pressure information for driving at high speeds (컄 page 529) or for vehi- cle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition (컄 page 536). If such information is provided, it can be found on the tire inflation pressure label located on the inside of the fuel filler flap.

Same size tires

Model

CL 550

CL 600
CL 550 (Sport Package*) CL 600 (Sport Package*) 8.5 J x18 H2
1.69 in (43 mm) –

Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All-season tires*1
Winter tires1,2,3 1 Radial-ply tires. 2 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 3 Not available as factory equipment.

8.5 J x18 H2
1.69 in (43 mm) 255/45 R18 99H M+S 255/45 R18 99H M+S. 255/45 R18 99H M+S.

Technical data Rims and tires

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CL 550
CL 600

CL 550* CL 600*

CL 550 (Sport Package*) CL 600 (Sport Package*)

8.5 J x 18 H2
– 1.69 in (43 mm) 255/45 R18 99V

9.5 J x 18 H2
– 1.69 in (43 mm) 275/45 R18 103V

8.5 J x 19 H2
– 1.69 in (43 mm) 255/40 R19 96Y

9.5 J x 19 H2
– 1.69 in (43 mm) 275/40 R19 101Y

– 8.5 J x 19 H2
1.69 in (43 mm) 255/40 R19 96Y

– 9.5 J x 19 H2
1.69 in (43 mm) 275/40 R19 101Y

Technical data Rims and tires

Mixed size tires

Model

Front axle: Rims (light alloy) AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires1
Rear axle: Rims (light alloy) AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires1
1 Radial-ply tires.

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Minispare wheel

Model

Rim Wheel offset Minispare tire1
1 Must not be used with snow chains.

! Please compare the recommended tire in- flation pressure for your vehicle with the tire in- flation pressure on the yellow label located on the Minispare wheel rim. If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the Minispare wheel rim differs from the val- ues given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the spare wheel tire to the recommended tire infla- tion pressure given on the yellow label on the Minispare wheel rim.

CL 550
CL 550 (Sport Package*) CL 600
CL 600 (Sport Package*) 4.5 B x 19
1.38 in (35 mm) T 155/70 R19 113M

i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the Minispare differs from the tire inflation pres- sure of the road tires. Make sure the Minispare tire is inflated to ap- proximately 61 psi (4.2 bar).

Technical data Rims and tires

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CL 550
14 V/180 A 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/35 Ah 12 V/95 Ah NGK PLKR 6A Bosch Y 7 MPP 33
0.031 in (0.8 mm) 15 – 18 lb-ft (20 – 25 Nm)

CL 600
14 V/220 A 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/35 Ah 12 V/95 Ah NGK IFR 6Q-G

0.028 in (0.7 mm) 18 – 22 lb-ft (25 – 30 Nm)

Technical data Electrical system

Model Generator (alternator) Starter motor Starter battery Electrical consumer battery Spark plugs

Electrode gap Tightening torque

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Technical data Main dimensions and weights

왔 Main dimensions and weights Main dimensions

Model Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded out) Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded in) Overall vehicle height Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear

CL 550 (216.371) 199.6 in (5071 mm) 84.2 in (2139 mm) 73.7 in (1871 mm) 55.8 in (1418 mm) 116.3 in (2955 mm) 63.2 in (1604 mm) 63.3 in (1606 mm)

CL 600 (216.376) 199.6 in (5071 mm) 84.2 in (2139 mm) 73.7 in (1871 mm) 55.9 in (1419 mm) 116.3 in (2955 mm) 63.2 in (1604 mm) 63.3 in (1606 mm)

Weights

Max. trunk load

220 lb (100 kg)

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Capacities

Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or inquire at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Engine with oil filter

Automatic transmission

Rear axle

ABC hydraulic system

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Warning!

Comply with all valid regulations with re- spect to handling, storing and disposing of service fluids. Otherwise you could endan- ger persons or the environment.

Keep service fluids out of the reach of chil- dren.

For health reasons, you should prevent service fluids from coming into direct contact with your skin or clothing.

If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

Model CL 550
CL 600
CL 550
CL 600
CL 550
CL 600
All models

Capacity 8.98 US qt. (8.5 l) 8.45 US qt. (8.0 l) 10.36 US qt. (9.8 l) 8.14 US qt. (7.7 l) 1.27 US qt. (1.2 l) 2.11 US qt. (2.0 l) 4.2 US qt. (4.0 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Approved engine oils

MB Automatic Transmission Fluid

Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90

MB ABC Fluid

Power steering

Front wheel hubs

Brake system Cooling system

Low temperature cooling system Fuel tank

including a reserve of

Air conditioning system

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Model CL 550
CL 600

Capacity approx. 1.06 US qt. (1.0 l) MB Power Steering Fluid approx. 1.27 US qt. (1.2 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

(Pentosin CHF 11S or, depending on vehicle production date, Chevron Texaco PSF 9109)1

All models

approx. 3.6 oz. (95 g) each High-temperature roller bearing

grease

All models CL 550
CL 600
CL 600
All models All models

All models

MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze

approx. 0.53 US qt. (0.5 l) MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4 Plus) 12.15 US qt. (11.5 l) 13 US qt. (12.3 l) 2.75 US qt. (2.6 l) 23.78 US gal (90.0 l) 2.9 US gal (11.0 l)

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 Concentrate2

Windshield washer 1 For detailed information, please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 2 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and

6.87 US qt (6.5 l)

commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (컄 page 691).

All models

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Engine oils

Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability for our service intervals. Therefore, only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles, Canada vehicles, depending on vehicle production date) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles, depending on vehicle production date). For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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! Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles, Canada vehicles, depending on vehicle production date) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles, depending on vehicle production date), or changing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles, Canada vehicles, depend- ing on vehicle production date) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles, depending on vehicle produc- tion date) will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Please follow Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles, Canada vehicles, depending on vehicle production date) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles, depending on vehicle production date) recommendations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so will result in engine or emission control system 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 are used in the air condition- ing system.

! Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the system will occur.

Brake fluid

Warning!

Premium unleaded gasoline

Warning!

During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere.

Under extremely strenuous operating condi- tions, this moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbles in the system, thus re- ducing the system’s efficiency.

Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance Booklet for replacement inter- val.

Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will pro- vide you with additional information.

Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury.

Never allow sparks, flame or smoking mate- rials near gasoline!

Turn off the engine before refueling.

Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid in- haling fumes and skin or clothing contact, extinguish all smoking materials.

Direct skin contact with fuels and the inha- lation of fuel vapors are damaging to your health.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

! To maintain the engine’s durability and per- formance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded gasoline is not avail- able and low octane fuel is used, follow these precautions: 앫 Have the fuel tank only partially filled with unleaded regular gasoline and fill up with premium unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.

앫 Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceler-

ation.

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

앫 Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Fuel requirements

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

Only use premium unleaded fuel: 앫 The octane number (posted at the

pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON): (RON+MON)/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 co-solvents. 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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In areas where carbon deposits may be en- countered due to lack of availability of gas- olines which contains these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pam- phlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center of listing of ap- proved product(s). Follow directions on product label. Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel. This only results in unnecessary cost and may be harmful to the engine operation.

! Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending additional fuel addi- tives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles are not cov- ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For a listing of approved products, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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 -35°F (-37°C) and corro- sion protection.

! Add premixed coolant solution only. Adding water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze separately from each other, could cause engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- ited Warranty.

If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -35°F (-37°C), the boiling point of the cool- ant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C).

The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase boil-over protec- tion. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for re- placement interval. Coolant system design and coolant used determine the replacement interval. The replacement interval published in the Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solu- tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level. For information on other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 50% anticor- rosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze protection to approximately -35°F [-37°C]). If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection to approximately -49°F [-45°C]), the engine temperature will in- crease due to the lower heat transfer capa- bility of the solution. Therefore, do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion/ antifreeze. If the coolant level is low, water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage). The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, con- sult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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parts. Failure to use such anticorrosion/ antifreeze coolant will result in a signifi- cantly shortened service life. Therefore, the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle: MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze agent.

Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.

Approximate freeze protection

-35°F (-37°C) 6.08 US qt. (5.75 l) 6.5 US qt. (6.15 l) 1.37 US qt. (1.3 l)

-49°F (-45°C) 6.71 US qt. (6.35 l) 7.14 US qt. (6.76 l) 1.51 US qt. (1.43 l)

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of alumi- num parts. The use of aluminum compo- nents in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifical- ly formulated to protect the aluminum

Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity

Model

CL 550
CL 600 (main cooling system) CL 600 (low temperature cooling system)

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Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system

Both the windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system are supplied from the windshield washer reservoir. The windshield washer reservoir has a ca- pacity of approximately 6.87 US qt (6.5 l).

왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water (or con- centrate and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/ antifreeze, depending on ambient tem- peratures).

Warning!

Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma- ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water: 앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts

water (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] water).

For temperatures below freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and commercially avail- able premixed windshield washer sol- vent/antifreeze: 앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts

solvent (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] solvent).

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Index

ABC 429

Messages in display 593
Setting vehicle level 429

ABS 64

Indicator lamp 31, 64, 566
Messages in display 594

Accelerator position,

automatic transmission 396

Accessory weight 544
Accident 383
Active headlamps 363
Adaptive Brake Lights

(CL 600 and USA only) 66
Additional turn signals 642
Address book (COMAND) 214

Calling up 215
Changing an entry 221
Creating an entry 215
Deleting an entry 217
Details about an entry 219
Displaying details about an entry in the phone book on the mobile phone 220

Importing data 226
Making a call 222
Menu overview 214
Searching for an entry 217
Starting route guidance 223
Voice entry 224

Address book (Voice Control) 295
Air bags 42

Children 57
Front 45
Front passenger front

Air volume

Adjusting 456
Adjusting (COMAND) 246

Alarm

Audible alarm and

flashing exterior lamps (Panic alarm) 63

Alarm system see Anti-theft alarm system Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 632, 652
Ambient lighting

COMAND menu 240

air bag off indicator lamp 50

Antiglare

Knee bag 46
OCS 47
Safety guidelines 44
Side impact 46
Window curtain 46, 47

Air conditioning, Refrigerant 685, 686
Air distribution

Adjusting (COMAND) 246

Air pressure 544
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air recirculation mode 458
Air vents 452

Rear view mirrors 355

Anti-theft systems 77

Alarm, visual and audible 77
Anti-theft alarm system 77
Immobilizer 77
Tow-away alarm 78
Tow-away alarm (COMAND) 243

Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest 470, 472
Ashtray 476
Aspect ratio 544

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Index

Audio (COMAND) 107

CD mode 115
DVD mode 115
MP3 mode 115

Audio (Control system

instrument cluster) 263
CD changer 264
DVD changer 264

Audio DVD

Fast forward/rewind (COMAND) 117
Menu overview (COMAND) 114
Pause function (COMAND) 116
Stop function (COMAND) 116

Auto-dimming, Rear view mirrors 355

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Automatic climate control 453

Adjusting air distribution

(COMAND) 246

Adjusting air flow from air vents

(COMAND) 249

Adjusting air volume

(COMAND) 246

Adjusting the footwell temperature

(COMAND) 249

Air recirculation mode 458
Central climate control menu

(COMAND) 247

Defrosting 456
Operating via COMAND 244
Rear window defroster 457
Selecting Mono mode

(COMAND) 248
Setting temperature (COMAND) 245

Setting the temperature 456
Switching cooling on or off

(COMAND) 247

Automatic headlamp mode 271, 364
Automatic lighting control,

Interior lighting 370

Automatic locking when driving 334
Automatic shift program 399
Automatic transmission

Accelerator position 396
Automatic shift program 399
Emergency operation

(limp-home mode) 401

Fluid 684
Fluid level 517
Gear ranges 398
Gear selector lever 389
Gear shifting malfunctions 401
Hill start assist system 397
Kickdown 396
Program mode selector switch 399
Shifting procedure 392
Starting the engine 378
Steering wheel gearshift control 400
Transmission fluid 517
Transmission positions 393

B Backup lamps

Replacing bulbs 642

Bar 545
BAS 66
Batteries, SmartKey

Checking battery condition 332
Replacing 639

Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Checking battery condition 332
Replacing 639

Batteries, vehicle 655

Charging 658
Discharged, Jump starting 660
Disconnecting 657
For electrical consumers 655
For starter 655
Message in display 608
Reconnecting 659
Removing 658

Bead 545
Beverage holder see Cup holder Bluetooth®

Settings (COMAND) 232

Brake assist system (BAS Plus) 67
Brake assist system (BAS) 66

Brake fluid 511, 685, 687
Brake lamp bulbs 642
Brake lamp, high mounted 642
Brake pads

Message in display 598

Brake warning lamp 31
Brakes 500

Warning lamp 31, 567

Break-in period 498
Bulbs, replacing 641

Additional turn signals 642
Brake lamps 642
Fog lamps 642
Front lamps 642
High beam 642
High mounted brake lamp 642
License plate lamps 642
Low beam 642
Parking and standing lamps 642
Rear fog lamp 642
Turn signal lamps 642

Index

California retail buyers and lessees,

important notice for 15
Can holder see Cup holder Capacities and

recommended fuel/lubricants 684

Carpets, Cleaning and care of 564
Catalytic converter 507
CD

Ejecting (COMAND) 113
Loading (COMAND) 111
Menu overview (COMAND) 114
Playback options (COMAND) 119
Selecting a medium (COMAND) 117
Selecting a track (COMAND) 117

CD (COMAND) 107
Central locking

Automatic 334
Locking/unlocking from inside 335
Central locking/unlocking switches 335
Certification label 674
Change of address or ownership 16

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Index

Children in the vehicle 57

Air bags 57
Blocking of

rear side window operation 62

Indicator lamp, front passenger

front air bag off 50, 578

Infant and child restraint systems 57
LATCH-type child seat anchors 61
Tether attachment points 60

Cigarette lighter 477
Cockpit 28
COMAND

Adjusting volume 91
Components 81
Controller 84
Display 82
Display illumination 83
Function buttons 82
Main menus 91
Menu overview 86
Navigation system 149
Operating 86
Operating safety 80
Operating seats 250
Phone book* 137
Radio, FM/AM 95

696

Selecting sound settings 92
SMS messages 145
Surround sound 93
Switching off/on

the audio source 94
Switching on or off 81
Swiveling display 83
System settings 227
Telephone keypad* 84
Telephone* menu 120
Vehicle menu 235
Voice Control settings 229

Combination switch 367

Corner-illuminating lamps 368
High beam flasher 367
Turn signals 382
Windshield wipers 372

Command list (Voice Control) 305
Address book commands 310
Audio commands 312
General commands 305
Navigation commands 308
Telephone* commands 306

Control system instrument cluster 256

Multifunction display 256
Multifunction steering wheel 257

Control system instrument cluster menus

Assistance* 268
Audio 263
Navi 261
Service 269
Settings 271
Telephone* 265
Trip 260
Vehicle status message memory 270

Coolant 518

Adding 518
Anticorrosion/antifreeze

mixing ratio and quantity 689

Checking level 518
Messages in display 609
Temperature 508
Temperature gauge 31, 403

Coolant level

Checking 518

Corner-illuminating lamps 368
Courtesy lighting 371

Cruise control 405
Activating 406
Canceling 407
Driving downhill 407
Driving uphill 407
Message in display 582
Setting current speed 407
Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function) 410

Cup holder

In front seat armrest 473
In rear seat armrest 473

Curb weight 545

Date

Setting (COMAND) 229

Daytime running lamp mode 365

Setting 271

Deceleration

With DISTRONIC Plus* 415
Deep water see Standing water Defrosting 456
Delayed switch-off

Exterior lighting (COMAND) 235
Interior lighting (COMAND) 241

Department of Transportation see DOT Destination entry (COMAND) 162
Destination memory (COMAND) 206
Difficulties

While driving 383
While starting 380

Digital speedometer 261

Additional speedometer 271

Dimensions, Vehicle 683
Direction of rotation, Tires 523

Index

Displays

Additional speedometer 271
Digital speedometer 261
DISTRONIC Plus* 414
Maintenance service indicator 551
Multifunction display 256
Vehicle status message see

Multifunction display messages

Distance

Decreasing in DISTRONIC Plus* 425
Increasing in DISTRONIC Plus* 425
Setting in DISTRONIC Plus* 425

Distance to Empty (Range) 261
Distance warning lamp* 31, 572
DISTRONIC Plus* 411

Activated 416
Activating 417
Calling up settings 416
Cleaning system sensor 558
Deactivated 416
Deactivating 423
Deceleration 415
Decreasing distance 425
Decreasing time interval 425
Displays

in the multifunction display 414

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Index

Distance warning lamp 31, 572
Driving hints 426
Increasing distance 425
Increasing time interval 425
Intermittent signal tone 414
Lever 417
Menu 416
Messages in display 583
Sensor cover 558
Setting a higher speed 421
Setting a slower speed 422
Setting following distance 425
Setting the current speed 421
Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function) 423

Warning and indicator lamps 414

Document holder 476

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Door

Driving 378

Control panel 38
Entry lamps 371
Inside door handle 333
Locking 324, 330
Locking with Tele Aid 489
Messages in display 585, 612
Opening from inside vehicle 333
Opening from outside 324, 330
Power closing assist 334
Unlocking 324, 329
Unlocking with Tele Aid 489

DOT 545
Downhill driving

Cruise control 407

Drink holder see Cup holder Drinking and driving 499
Drive-dynamic multicontour seats*

Adjusting (COMAND) 252
Drive-dynamic function

(COMAND) 255

Multicontour adjustments

(COMAND) 252

Abroad 506
Hydroplaning 503
In winter 504
Instructions 378, 499
Problems 383
Safety systems 64
Through standing water 505
With DISTRONIC Plus* 426

Driving maneuver (COMAND) 196
Driving off 501
Driving safety systems

ABS 64
Adaptive Brake Lights

(CL 600 and USA only) 66

BAS 66
BAS Plus 67
EBP 69
Electronic traction system 71
ESP® 69

Driving systems 405

Dynamic Rear View Monitor* 439

Camera lens 560
Cleaning camera lens 560
Parallel parking 443
Reverse parking

(back-in parking) 441

Switching on 441
View through the camera 439

ABC 429
Cruise control 405
DISTRONIC Plus* 411
Driving safety systems 64
Dynamic Rear View Monitor* 439
Park Assist* 435
Parktronic system* 431
Vehicle level control (ABC) 429

Driving tips 396

Kickdown 396

DVD 107

Audio (COMAND) 107
Changer (COMAND) 111
Changer (Voice Control) 303
Ejecting (COMAND) 113
Loading (COMAND) 111
Playback options (COMAND) 119
Selecting a medium (COMAND) 117
Selecting a track (COMAND) 117
Setting

the audio format (COMAND) 119

Index

Easy-entry/exit feature 344

COMAND menu 239

EBP 69
Electrical fuses see Fuses Electrical system, Technical Data 682
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP Electronic parking brake 384

Indicator lamp 31, 568
Mechanically releasing 637
Messages in display 599
Warning lamp 31, 568

Electronic Stability Program see ESP® Electronic traction system 71
Emergency call system 482
Emergency calls, Tele Aid 483
Emergency engine shut-down 670
Emergency operation

(Limp-Home Mode) 401

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Index

Emergency operations

Locking the vehicle 635
Mechanically releasing

the electronic parking brake 637

Releasing from inside 464
Remote door lock 489
Remote door unlock 489
Tilt/sliding sunroof 638
Unlocking the trunk 636
Unlocking the vehicle 635

Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emergency, In case of

Battery, Jump starting 660
First aid kit 632
Flat tire 649
Fuses 667
Roadside Assistance 16
Roadside Assistance (Tele Aid) 485
Towing the vehicle 663

Emission control 507
Emission control information label 675
Emission control system warranties 14

Engine

Belt layout 676
Cleaning 556
Compartment 512
Coolant 518, 685, 689
Malfunction indicator lamp 31, 570
Number 674, 675
Oil 516, 684, 686
Oils 513
Residual heat and ventilation 460
Starting 378
Technical data 677
Turning off 387

Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil 513
Adding 516
Additives 686
Checking level 513
Checking level (Dipstick) 516
Checking level (Instrument

cluster control system) 514

Consumption 513

Dipstick 516
Filler neck 516, 517
Messages in display 515, 623
Recommended engine oils

and oil filters 684

ESP® 69

Messages in display 594, 605
Warning lamp 31, 567, 572

ETD 55

Safety guidelines 44

Exterior lighting

Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 235
Locator lighting (COMAND) 236

Exterior rear view mirrors

Adjusting 353
Auto-dimming

on the driver’s side 355

Fold in automatically when locking

(COMAND) 237

Lower mirror when reversing

(COMAND) 237
Power folding 354

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Index

Favorite button 231
First aid kit 632
Flat tire 649

Jacking up the vehicle 650
Lowering the vehicle 654
Mounting the Minispare wheel 649
Preparing the vehicle 649
Flexible Service System see FSS Floormats* 478
Fluids

Automatic transmission fluid 684
Brake fluid 685, 687
Capacities 684
Engine coolant 518, 685, 689
Engine oil 516, 684, 686
Power steering fluid 685
Windshield washer and

headlamp cleaning system 685

Windshield washer system and

headlamp cleaning system 691

Fog lamps

Messages in display 619
Replacing bulbs 642

Front air bags 45

Front lamps see headlamps Front passenger front air bag 45

Messages in display 585

Front passenger front

Fuel tank

Capacity 685
Filler flap 509

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

air bag off indicator lamp 50, 578

Capacities 684

FSS (Canada vehicles) 551
Fuel 510, 685, 687

Fuses 667
Fuse box

Additives 688
Capacity, Fuel tank 685
Filling the tank 509
Fuel filler flap and cap 509
Fuel reserve warning lamp 31, 573
Gauge 31
Premium

unleaded gasoline 510, 685, 687

Requirements, Octane rating 688

Fuel cap

Message in display 613

Fuel consumption statistics

After start 260
Since last reset 260

Fuel filler flap 509

Locking/Unlocking 509

in engine compartment 668

Fuse box

in passenger compartment 669

Fuse boxes

in dashboard 669