2007 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

er’s door lock until it stops.

housing.

왘 Turn mechanical key 2 counterclock-

wise to position 1 and hold it there.

왘 Pull the door handle until the locking

knob moves up. The driver’s door is unlocked.

왘 Pull the door handle once more to open

the driver’s door.

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! To prevent inadvertent lockout, make sure to have the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you before proceeding with the next step. The next step will lock the vehicle. 왘 Exit the vehicle. 왘 Close the passenger door.

The vehicle is locked.

i This procedure does not arm the anti-theft alarm system nor does it lock the fuel filler flap.

Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency

Unlocking the trunk A minimum height clearance of 5.78 ft (1.76 m) is required to open the trunk lid.

1 Unlocking in an emergency 2 Mechanical key

왘 Insert the mechanical key 2 into the

trunk lid lock until it stops.

왘 Turn mechanical key 2 all the way

counterclockwise to position 1. The trunk opens.

! The trunk lid swings open upwards automat- ically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance.

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왘 Turn the mechanical key 2 back and

remove it from the trunk lid lock.

Locking the vehicle

If you cannot lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, do the following: 왘 Open the passenger door.

i If you cannot close the trunk with the re- mote trunk opening/closing switch, lower the trunk lid manually and close it with hands placed flat on the trunk lid until it is engaged in its lock. 왘 Close the driver’s door and the trunk. 왘 Check whether the trunk is locked. 왘 If necessary, lock the trunk with the

mechanical key (컄 page 465).

왘 Press down the locking knob of the

driver’s door manually.

왘 Press down the locking knob of the

passenger door.

Mechanically releasing the electronic parking brake

The mechanical release device for the electronic parking brake is behind the fuel filler flap next to the fuel cap.

Warning!

If you mechanically release the electronic parking brake, the vehicle may start to move on its own. Make sure that no one is in front of or behind the vehicle. Otherwise, an acci- dent could occur resulting in injury or fatali- ty. Before releasing the electronic parking brake, shift the automatic transmission to P (컄 page 389) and secure your vehicle in place using the chock from the vehicle tool kit.

Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency

왘 Pull release tool 2 in direction of

arrow 3. The electronic parking brake is re- leased. The red indicator lamp 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) flash- es. The message “Parking brake See Oper. Manual” appears in the multi- function display.

i If the electronic parking brake is not re- leased, pull the release tool again with more force. 왘 Unscrew release tool 2 from release

cable.

왘 Reattach protective cap 1. 왘 Store release tool 2 in vehicle tool kit. After the electronic parking brake has been released, you can engage it again. 왘 Press the electronic parking brake

handle (컄 page 384).

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1 Protective cap 2 Release tool 3 Pulling 왘 Shift the automatic transmission to P

(컄 page 389).

왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking a rear wheel with the wheel chock. A wheel chock is included with the vehicle tool kit (컄 page 632).

왘 Open the fuel filler flap (컄 page 509). 왘 Remove protective cap 1. 왘 Screw release tool 2 from vehicle tool kit clockwise 2 to 3 rotations onto re- lease cable.

왘 Turn crank 2 counterclockwise to:

앫 slide roof panel open 앫 lower roof panel at the rear

i Turn crank 2 slowly and smoothly. The tilt/sliding sunroof (컄 page 468) must be synchronized after being operated manually.

Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency

Power tilt/sliding sunroof

You can open or close the tilt/sliding sun- roof manually should an electrical malfunc- tion occur. The drive mechanism is behind the left sun visor.

1 Cover 왘 Remove cover 1.

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2 Crank 왘 Take crank 2 from the Operator’s

Manual pouch.

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 336). 왘 Insert crank 2 through the hole. 왘 Turn crank 2 clockwise to:

앫 slide roof panel closed 앫 raise roof panel at the rear

왔 Replacing SmartKey batteries If the batteries in the SmartKey/SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are discharged, the ve- hicle can no longer be locked or unlocked. It is recommended to have the batteries re- placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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.

Warning!

i When inserting the batteries, make sure they are clean and free of lint.

Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive substances. Therefore keep the batteries out of reach of children.

If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help immediately.

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

Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries

SmartKey/SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Replacement batteries: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent. 왘 Remove the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey/SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (컄 page 635).

1 Mechanical key 2 Battery compartment 왘 Insert mechanical key 1 into opening. 왘 Press mechanical key 1 in direction of

arrow. The battery compartment is unlatched.

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왘 Using a line-free cloth, insert new bat- teries 3 under contact springs 4 with the positive terminal (+) side facing up.

왘 Return battery compartment 2

(컄 page 639) into housing until it locks into place.

왘 Slide the mechanical key back into the

SmartKey/SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.

왘 Check the operation of the SmartKey/

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.

Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries

컄컄

왘 Pull battery compartment 2 out of the

housing.

3 Batteries 4 Contact springs 왘 Pull out batteries 3.

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i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humid- ity, driving the vehicle a distance with the lights on should clear up the fogging.

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 an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp ad- justment.

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

i Substitute bulbs will be brought into use when the following lamps malfunction: 앫 Brake lamps 앫 Rear fog lamps 앫 Front parking lamps 앫 Tail lamps 앫 Turn signal lamps Read and observe messages in the multifunction display (컄 page 580).

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Practical hints Replacing bulbs

Bulbs

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Rear lamps

Lamp

9 High mounted brake

lamp

Type LED

a Turn signal lamp b Brake lamp/tail lamp

and standing lamp c License plate lamp d Backup lamp e Side marker lamp f Rear fog lamp (driver’s

HiP 16 W LED

W 5 W HiP 16 W LED HiP 19 W

side only)

Front lamps

Lamp

1 Low and high beam

lamp1

Type D1S-35 W

2 Additional turn signal

LED

lamp

3 Parking and standing

W 5 W

lamp

4 Side marker lamp 5 High beam flasher lamp H7-55 W H11-55 W

W 5 W

IR emitter* (for Night View Assist*)

6 Corner-illuminating

H7-55 W

lamp

H11-55 W PY 24 W

7 Fog lamp 8 Turn signal lamp 1 Bi-Xenon headlamps: Low beam and high beam use the same D1S-35W lamp. Do not replace the Bi-Xenon bulbs yourself. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Notes on bulb replacement

Warning!

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

Keep bulbs out of reach of children.

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 Xenon lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. We recommend that you have such work done by a qualified technician.

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, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following lamps replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: 앫 the Bi-Xenon lamps 앫 the front turn signal lamps 앫 the front fog lamps 앫 the additional turn signal lamps in the

exterior rear view mirrors

앫 the parking and standing lamps 앫 the front side marker lamps

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

앫 the high mounted brake lamps 앫 the brake, tail and rear standing lamps 앫 the rear side marker lamps 앫 the rear fog lamp 앫 the rear turn signal lamps 앫 the rear side marker lamps 앫 the license plate lamps

! Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the vehi- cle. Only have the LEDs replaced by an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center.

i Have the headlamp adjustment checked regularly.

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Practical hints Replacing bulbs

Replacing bulbs for front lamps

You can only change the halogen bulbs for, high-beam flasher lamp, corner-illuminat- ing lamp, and IR emitter* lamp. Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following first: 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M

(컄 page 363).

왘 Open the hood (컄 page 512) (except

for side marker lamps).

왘 Removing cover: Pull cover 1 on tab 2 in direction of arrow and re- move cover 1.

Bi-Xenon headlamps

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 lamp

Headlamp, left 1 Installation device 왘 Pull installation device 1 up (left

headlamp) or down (right headlamp) and remove the bulb together with installation device 1 from the head- lamp.

Headlamp, left 1 Cover 2 Tab

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왘 Pull installation device 1 down (left

왘 Turn bulb holder 1 counterclockwise

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

headlamp) or up (right headlamp) until it engages.

왘 Attach cover (컄 page 644) and let it au-

dibly engage to close.

Corner-illuminating lamp

1 Installation device 2 Bulb 왘 Pull bulb 2 out of the socket. 왘 Insert new bulb 2 into the socket.

i Make sure to insert the bulb in the right di- rection. The bulb must fit plane on the socket. 왘 Insert installation device 1 into the headlamp so that the handle of the in- stallation device points up (left head- lamp) or down (right headlamp).

1 Bulb holder 2 Wire position

until it disengages.

왘 Take out bulb holder 1. 왘 Take bulb out of holder. 왘 Insert new bulb into holder and press it

all the way down.

왘 Insert bulb holder 1 into guide in

headlamp. The tab of the bulb holder must be po- sitioned on the upper left-hand side and wire 2 must point downward and to the left for the left headlamp, up- ward and to the right for the right head- lamp.

왘 Turn bulb holder 1 clockwise until it

engages.

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Practical hints Replacing bulbs

IR emitter*

1 Bulb holder 2 Wire position 왘 Turn bulb holder 1 counterclockwise

until it disengages.

왘 Take out bulb holder 1. 왘 Press both catches on left and right

sides of bulb holder 1 and take bulb out of holder.

왘 Insert new bulb into holder until it en-

gages.

왘 Insert bulb holder 1 into guide in

headlamp. Wire 2 must point down- ward and to the right.

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왘 Turn bulb holder 1 clockwise until it engages and wire 2 points downward and to the left.

Additional turn signal lamp bulbs The additional turn signal lamps in the ex- terior rear view mirrors have LEDs. If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func- tion, the entire turn signal unit must be re- placed. Have the turn signal unit replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Front side marker lamp bulbs Since replacing the side marker lamp bulbs is a technically highly demanding process, we recommend you have the side marker lamp bulbs replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Replacing bulbs for the rear lamps

Tail lamp unit The tail lamp unit is equipped with HiP bulbs and LED’s.

Warning!

The bulbs in the tail lamp unit cannot be re- placed individually. The tail lamp bulbs are under pressure and could explode during an attempt to replace them.

If the tail lamps (HiP bulbs and/or LED’S) are malfunctioning, have them replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왔 Replacing wiper blades

Warning!

For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re- move SmartKey from starter switch (vehi- cles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0) before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury.

Warning!

Wiper blades are components that are sub- ject to wear and tear. Replace the wiper blades twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall. Otherwise the windows will not be properly wiped. As a result, you may not be able to observe surrounding traffic condi- tions and could cause an accident.

! To avoid damage to the hood: 앫 The wiper arms should only be folded for-

ward when in the vertical position.

앫 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 wind- shield. Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the wind- shield glass without a wiper blade inserted. For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Practical hints Replacing wiper blades

Placing wiper arms in vertical position

Wiper blades in vertical position 왘 Make sure the hood is fully closed.

Vehicles with SmartKey 왘 Turn SmartKey in starter switch

position 1.

왘 Turn combination switch to wiper

setting u (컄 page 372).

왘 With wiper arm in vertical position, turn

the SmartKey in starter switch to position 0.

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Practical hints Replacing wiper blades

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Make sure the vehicle’s on-board elec-

tronics have status 1 (컄 page 337). 왘 Turn combination switch to wiper

setting u (컄 page 372).

왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

repeatedly until windshield wipers start.

왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button when the wiper arms are in a vertical position.

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Removing wiper blades

Installing wiper blades

! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They could tear. 왘 Fold the wiper arm forward until it

snaps into place.

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.

! Make certain that the wiper blades are prop- erly installed. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage.

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.

왔 Flat tire Preparing the vehicle

왘 Park the vehicle in a safe distance from

moving traffic on a hard, flat surface when possible.

왘 Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 왘 Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight ahead position.

왘 Shift the automatic transmission to P

(컄 page 389).

왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 387).

왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

Mounting the Minispare wheel

Practical hints Flat tire

switch. Vehicles with SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Turn off the engine by pressing the

KEYLESS-GO* button once (컄 page 388).

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

i Open the door only when conditions are safe to do so. 왘 Have any passenger exit the vehicle at

a safe distance from the roadway.

Warning!

The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are different from those of the road wheels. As a result, the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a Minispare wheel mounted. Adapt your driving style accord- ingly.

The Minispare wheel is for temporary use only. When driving with Minispare wheel mounted, ensure proper tire inflation pressure and do not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).

Contact the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible to have the Minispare wheel replaced with a regular road wheel.

Never operate the vehicle with more than one Minispare wheel mounted. Do not switch off the ESP® when a Minis- pare wheel is mounted.

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Practical hints Flat tire

Preparing the vehicle 왘 Prepare the vehicle as described

(컄 page 649).

왘 Take vehicle tool kit and vehicle jack

out of trunk (컄 page 632).

왘 Take the Minispare wheel and wheel bolts out of the trunk (컄 page 634).

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Lifting the vehicle 왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects. One wheel chock is included with the vehicle tool kit (컄 page 634).

When changing wheel on a level surface: 왘 Place the wheel chock in front of and another sizeable suitable object behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed.

Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack on a level surface. However, should cir- cumstances require you to do so on a hill, place the wheel chock and another size- able suitable object as follows: 왘 Place the wheel chock and another

sizeable suitable object on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the axle not being worked on.

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 en- gage the electronic parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack.

Do not disengage electronic parking brake while the vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical (plumb line) when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use the jack on level surface. Make sure the jack arm is fully seated in the jack take-up brack- et. Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before working under the vehicle.

Practical hints Flat tire

1 Wheel wrench 왘 Take wheel wrench 1 out of the vehi-

cle tool kit tray.

왘 On wheel to be changed, lossen but do

not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap- proximately one full turn with wheel wrench 1).

The jack take-up brackets are located di- rectly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings.

2 Jack take-up bracket 3 Jack 4 Crank 왘 Place jack 3 on firm ground. 왘 Position jack 3 under take-up

bracket 2 so that it is always vertical (plumb-line) as seen from the side, even if the vehicle is parked on an incline.

왘 Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a

maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground. Never start engine while vehicle is raised.

Warning!

Position the jack only on the jack take-up brackets designed for this purpose. If the jack is not properly positioned, the ve- hicle may slip off of the jack.

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Practical hints Flat tire

컄컄

Warning!

Removing the wheel

Mounting the Minispare wheel

The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle 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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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.

1 Wheel bolt for light alloy rims 2 Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel

(located in trunk with spare wheel)

! Wheel bolts 2 must be used when mount- ing a Minispare wheel. The use of any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts 2 for a Minispare wheel will physically damage the vehicle’s brakes.

Warning!

Make sure to use the original length wheel bolts when remounting the original wheel after it has been repaired.

왘 Clean contact surfaces of wheel and

왘 Guide the Minispare wheel onto the

wheel hub.

! To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt.

alignment bolt and push it on.

왘 Insert wheel bolts and tighten them

slightly.

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.

왘 Unscrew the alignment bolt, install the

last wheel bolt and tighten slightly.

Practical hints Flat tire

Warning!

Only use genuine 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 fall off the jack.

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Practical hints Flat tire

Lowering the vehicle 왘 Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-

terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful- ly on its own weight.

왘 Remove the jack.

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Warning!

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).

Before storing the jack, it should be fully collapsed, with handle folded in (storage position). 왘 Store the jack and the other vehicle

tools in the designated storage space underneath the trunk floor (컄 page 632).

i Do not activate the tire inflation pressure monitor (컄 page 531) until a full size wheel/tire with functioning sensor has been placed back into service on the vehicle.

1 - 5 Wheel bolts 왘 Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly,

following the diagonal sequence illustrated (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening torque of 110 lb-ft (150 Nm).

Warning!

Observe all safety instructions and precau- tions when handling automotive batteries.

Risk of explosion.

Fire, open flames and smoking are prohibited when handling batteries. Avoid creating sparks.

Battery acid is caustic. Do not allow it to come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

Wear suitable protective cloth- ing, especially gloves, apron and faceguard.

Practical hints Batteries

Wear eye protection.

Rinse any acid spills immediate- ly with clear water. Contact a physician if necessary.

Keep children away.

Follow the instructions in this Operator’s Manual.

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.

왔 Batteries Your vehicle is equipped with two batter- ies: 앫 The starter battery, located in the en-

gine compartment

앫 The battery for electrical consumers

(consumer battery), located in the trunk

! Do not tow-start the vehicle. The batteries should always be sufficiently charged in order to achieve its rated ser- vice life. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery maintenance intervals. If you use your vehicle mostly for short-dis- tance trips, you will need to have the bat- tery charge checked more frequently. When replacing the batteries, always use batteries approved by Mercedes-Benz. If you do not intend to operate your vehicle for an extended period of time, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about steps you need to observe.

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Practical hints Batteries

! The consumer battery located in the trunk is a valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) battery, also referred to as “fleece” battery. Such batteries do not require topping-up of the electrolyte level. VRLA batteries therefore do not have cell caps and the battery cover is non-removable. Do not attempt to open the consumer battery as other- wise the battery will be damaged. Even though VRLA batteries do not require top- ping-up of the electrolyte level and cannot be opened to check the electrolyte level, the bat- tery condition must be checked periodically by performing a battery conductance test. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery condition test- ing intervals. As with any other battery, disconnect the con- sumer battery if you do not intend to operate your vehicle for an extended period of time to prevent battery discharge or connect an acces- sory battery charge unit expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to main- tain the battery charge. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.

! The factory-equipped VRLA battery is leak-proofed. Only use a battery as replacement that has the same security features and is of identical size, voltage, and capacity as the facto- ry-equipped battery. The battery, the battery ventilation and the later- al plug must always be securely installed when the vehicle is in operation.

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.

Take care that you do not become statically charged, e.g. by wearing synthetic clothing or rubbing against textiles. For this reason, you also should not pull or push the battery over carpets or other synthetic materials.

Never touch the battery first. First touch the outside body of the vehicle in order to re- lease any possible electrostatic charges.

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Do not rub the battery with rags or cloths. The battery could explode if touched due to electrostatic charge or due to spark forma- tion.

! Switch off the engine and switch off the ve- hicle’s internal electrical functions (컄 page 658) before you disconnect or remove the battery’s terminal clamps. You could otherwise destroy electronic assemblies such as the generator. Have the battery checked regularly by an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. Refer to Mainte- nance Booklet for maintenance intervals or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.

! Do not connect any consumers directly to the starter battery. The starter battery will other- wise be discharged.

i Only replace a discharged battery with a bat- tery recommended by Mercedes-Benz. The con- sumer battery is installed in the trunk in such a way that it is safeguarded as much as possible against mechanical destruction in the event of an accident.

i Remove SmartKey from starter switch (vehi- cles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0) (컄 page 336) when you turn off the engine and no longer require any electrical consumers. The vehicle then uses very little power and the con- sumer battery is spared.

Starter battery (example illustration from CL 550) 1 Negative terminal 2 Positive terminal

i If the consumer battery is discharged, you must use the mechanical key to unlock the vehi- cle (컄 page 635). Since the vehicle has a sepa- rate starter battery, however, you can still start the vehicle.

Practical hints Batteries

Disconnecting starter battery

! Always disconnect the starter battery in the order described below. You could otherwise damage the vehicle’s electronics.

! Switch off the vehicle’s internal electrical functions before disconnecting the starter bat- tery. If the vehicle is stationary for more than one hour with the SmartKey removed, you do not need to switch off the vehicle’s internal electrical functions. 왘 Secure vehicle in place with electronic

parking brake (컄 page 384).

왘 Shift the automatic transmission to P

(컄 page 389).

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Practical hints Batteries

Switching off vehicle’s internal electrical functions

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 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Turn SmartKey in starter switch to po-

sition 0.

왘 Turn SmartKey in starter switch to po-

sition 1.

왘 Wait for 30 seconds.

The vehicle’s internal electrical func- tions are switched off.

왘 Turn SmartKey in starter switch to po-

sition 0.

! Do not remove the SmartKey!

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Disconnecting starter battery 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 512). 왘 Use a 10-mm open-end wrench to dis-

connect the battery negative lead.

왘 Remove cover 2 (컄 page 657) from

the positive terminal.

왘 Disconnect the battery positive lead.

Removing starter battery

i For your convenience, have the starter bat- tery removed by a Mercedes-Benz Center. 왘 Pull out the battery ventilation hose

from the battery (depending on battery arrangement in your vehicle model, the ventilation hose is located either on the left or right side of the battery). 왘 Fold bar on starter battery up. 왘 Take out the starter battery.

Charging battery

Warning!

Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may escape during charg- ing and cause explosions that may result in paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.

An accessory battery charge unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available, permitting the charging of the bat- tery in its installed position. Contact an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information and availability. Charge battery in accordance with the separate instruc- tions for the accessory battery charger.

i Have the batteries charged by a Mercedes-Benz Center. If you charge the batter- ies yourself, follow the operating instructions for your charging device.

! Only use charging devices with a maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V.

Starter battery

Warning!

During the charge procedure, there is a risk of acid burns due to gases escaping from the battery. Do not bend over the battery during the charge procedure.

왘 Connect the switched-off charging de- vice to the terminals of the starter bat- tery. Observe the operating instructions in the manual for the charging device while doing so.

Reinstalling starter battery

왘 Install starter battery in engine com-

partment.

왘 Swing retaining bar down.

! The battery and the battery ventilation hose must always be securely installed when the vehi- cle is in operation.

Reconnecting starter battery

! Always connect the starter battery in the or- der described below. Otherwise, the vehicle’s electronics could be damaged.

Warning!

Do not drive without a properly installed and connected consumer battery.

Have any work on the consumer battery car- ried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Practical hints Batteries

왘 Make sure that the consumer battery in the trunk is correctly installed and con- nected.

왘 Turn SmartKey in starter switch to po-

sition 0 and remove.

왘 Connect the positive lead and fasten its

cover 2 (컄 page 657).

왘 Connect negative lead 1

(컄 page 657).

왘 Attach ventilation tube.

! Never invert the terminal connections. ! Make sure that the battery has a plug where the ventilation tube is attached to it. 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 336). 왘 Start the engine (컄 page 378). 왘 Check vehicle functions.

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! Do not tow-start the vehicle.

! Jump starting should only be performed on the starter battery installed in the engine com- partment. Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Do not attempt to start the engine using a bat- tery quick charge unit. If engine does not run after several unsuccessful starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Excessive unburned fuel generated by repeated failed starting attempts may damage the catalyt- ic 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 at- tached to a battery.

Practical hints 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.

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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