2007 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

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

Fuse chart

(vehicle tool kit) 632

Fuse extractor

(vehicle tool kit) 632

Replacing 667
Spare fuses

(vehicle tool kit) 632

701

Index

Garage door opener 490
Gasoline see Fuel GAWR 545
Gear range

Automatic transmission 398
Limiting 398
Shifting into optimal 401

Gear selector lever 389

Gearshift pattern 389
Messages

Hands-free microphone 37
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 563
Hazard warning flasher 369
Head restraints 348
Adjustment 348
Folding back and placing

upright rear head restraints 349

Front seat 348
Rear seat 349

Headlamp cleaning system 367, 519

in display 585, 589, 591, 592, 631

Washer fluid 685, 691

Headlamps

Automatic control 364
Automatic headlamp mode 271
Cleaning lenses 558
Cleaning system 519
Manual headlamp mode 271
Messages in display 617
Refilling washer fluid 519
Replacing bulbs 642, 644

Position 392
Shifting procedure 392
Transmission position 393

Glove box 470
Gloves, Vehicle tool kit 632
GPS

Reception (COMAND) 153
Tele Aid 482

Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GVW 545
GVWR 545

702

Headliner and shelf below rear window,

Cleaning and care of 564
Heated steering wheel* 352
Height adjustments

Vehicle level (ABC) 429

High beam

Replacing bulbs 642
High beam flasher 367
High beam headlamp

Indicator lamp 31

High mounted brake lamp 642
Hood 512

Message in display 613
Opening 512

Horn 29
Hydroplaning 503

I Identification labels 674
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 675
Ignition 336, 338

Switching on 336
Switching on, KEYLESS-GO* 338

Interior lighting 369

Activating automatic control 370
Ambient lighting (COMAND) 240
Deactivating automatic control 370
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 241
Reading lamps in the front 370

Interior rear view mirror

Adjusting 353
Auto-dimming 355

Interior storage spaces see

Storage compartments

Jack 633, 650
Jacking up the vehicle 650
Jump starting 660

Immobilizer 77
Indicator lamps see

Lamps, indicator and warning

Individualization

Voice Control 320

Infant and child restraint systems

see Children in the vehicle

Infrared reflecting windshield 496
Inside door handle 333
Instrument cluster 30, 402

Coolant temperature gauge 31, 403
Fuel gauge 31
Illumination 402, 448
Lamps 566
Multifunction display 256
Outside temperature indicator 404
Selecting the language

(COMAND) 231

Index

Key, Mechanical 635

Loss of 332

Key, SmartKey 322

Battery check lamp 322, 325
Factory setting 324
Global locking and unlocking 324
Lock button 322
Locking and unlocking 322
Loss of 332
Messages in display 615
Opening button for trunk 322
Panic button 63
Remote control 322
Restoring to factory setting 325
Selective setting 325
Starting the engine 379
Switching on ignition with 336
Turning off engine 387
Unlock button 322

703

Index

Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 326

Battery check lamp 326, 330
Factory setting 329
Global locking and unlocking 330
Important notes

on using KEYLESS-GO* 328

Lock button 326
Locking and unlocking 326
Locking using the lock button on door or on trunk lid 331

Loss of 332
Messages in display 614
Opening button for trunk 326
Panic button 63
Remote control 326
Restoring to factory setting 331
Selective setting 330
Starting the engine 379
Switching on ignition with 338
Turning off engine 388
Unlock button 326

Kickdown 396
Kilopascal 545
Knee bag 46

704

Labels 674

Certification 674
Emission control information 675
Tire and Loading Information 524
Vacuum line routing diagram 675

Lamp bulbs, exterior 641
Lamps, exterior Front 642
Light sensor 617
Rear 642

Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS 31, 64, 566
Air bag Off 46
Battery check lamp (SmartKey

with KEYLESS-GO*) 330

Battery check lamp (SmartKey) 325
Brake warning lamp 31
Brakes 567
Combination low tire pressure* malfunction telltale 31, 576

Distance warning lamp* 31, 572
DISTRONIC Plus* 31, 414, 572
Electronic parking brake 31, 568
Engine diagnostics 31, 570
Engine malfunction 31, 570

ESP® 31, 567, 572
Front passenger front air bag off 50, 578

Fuel reserve 573
High beam headlamp 31
Maintenance service indicator 551
Park Assist* 31
Parktronic* 31
Seat belt telltale 31, 573
SRS 31, 575
TPMS* malfunction telltale 31, 576
Turn signals 31

Language (COMAND) 231
LATCH-type child seat anchors

see Children in the vehicle

Lever

For automatic transmission (gear selector lever) 389

For cruise control 406
For DISTRONIC Plus* 417

License plate lamps

Messages in display 619
Replacing bulbs 642

Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 563

Light sensor

Message in display 617
Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting 363

Automatic headlamp mode 364
COMAND display illumination 83
Corner-illuminating lamps 368
Courtesy lighting 371
Daytime running lamp mode 365
Door entry lamps 371
High beam flasher 367
Instrument cluster

illumination 402, 448

Interior 369
Manual headlamp mode 364
Trunk 371

Limp-home mode 401
Loading see Vehicle loading Locator lighting (COMAND) 236

Lock button

Door handle

(KEYLESS-GO*) 329, 377

Key, SmartKey 322
Key, SmartKey

with KEYLESS-GO* 326

Trunk lid (KEYLESS-GO*) 331

Locking 384

Automatic central locking

(COMAND) 238

Vehicle in an emergency 636

Locking knob 333
Loss of

Key, Mechanical 332
Key, SmartKey 332
Key, SmartKey

with KEYLESS-GO* 332

Service and Warranty

Information Booklet 673

Low beam headlamps

Replacing bulbs 642

Lowering

Vehicle 654
Lubricants 684
Lumbar support (COMAND) 251

Index

Maintenance 16, 551

Automatic Call (Tele Aid) 490
Calling up

service indicator display 553

Clearing

service indicator message 551

FSS

(Canada vehicles) 551

Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 551

Resetting service indicator 553
Service indicator message 551
Service term exceeded 552

Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 551
Manual headlamp mode 364
MAXCOOL

Maximum cooling 458

Maximum load rating, Tires 545
Maximum loaded

vehicle weight 529, 545

Maximum tire

inflation pressure 542, 546
Maximum tire load rating 541
Memory function 357

705

Index

Messages in display see

Multifunction display messages

Microphone, Hands-free 37
Minispare wheel 634, 681

Mounting 649

Mirrors

Activating exterior rear

view mirror parking position 356

Adjusting 353
Auto-dimming for rear

view mirrors 355

Exterior rear view mirrors 353
Interior rear view mirror 353

Mobile phone see Telephone* Modifications and alterations,

Operating safety 20

MON 510, 685
MP3

Menu overview (COMAND) 114
Operation (COMAND) 115
Playback options (COMAND) 119
Selecting a folder (COMAND) 118
Selecting a medium (COMAND) 117
Selecting a track (COMAND) 117

MP3 (COMAND) 107

706

Multicontour adjustments see

Drive-dynamic multicontour seats*

Multifunction display 256
Multifunction display messages

ABC 593
ABS 594
Batteries, vehicle 608
Brake fluid 596
Brake pads 598
Coolant 610
Coolant level 609
Cruise control 582
DISTRONIC Plus* 583
Doors 612
EBP (Electronic

Brake Proportioning) 597

Electronic parking brake 599
Engine oil 514, 623
ESP® 594, 605
Fog lamps 619
Front passenger front air bag 585
Fuel cap 613
Gear selector

lever 585, 589, 591, 592, 631

Headlamps 617
Hood 613

Key, SmartKey 615
Key, SmartKey

with KEYLESS-GO* 614

Lamps, exterior 617
License plate lamps 619
Light sensor 617
Night View Assist* 622
Park Assist* 589
PRE-SAFE® 589, 595
Restraint systems 626
Seat backrest 631
Side marker lamps 620
SRS 626
Tail lamps 621
Tele Aid 628
Trunk 631
Windshield washer fluid 631
Multifunction steering wheel 257

Night View Assist* 446

Cleaning the windshield

in front of the camera 561

Dirty or fogged-up windshield 448
Image on multifunction display 447
Malfunction 449
Messages in display 622
Removing condensation 448
Switching on or off 447

Normal occupant weight 546
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 675

Navigation system

Menu overview (COMAND) 155
Navigation system (COMAND) 149

Basic settings 159
Destination entry 162
Destination memory 206
Detour function (COMAND) 205
Driving maneuver 196
Hiding/showing

the menu system 157

Last destinations 213
Map display 156
Operation 156
POI entry 188
Route guidance 196

Navigation system (Instrument cluster control system) 261

Driving maneuver 262

Navigation system (Voice Control) 285
Neutral gear position,

Automatic transmission 389, 393

New vehicle break-in 498

Index

Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution 546
Occupant safety 40

Air bags 42
Children and air bags 57
Children in the vehicle 57
Fastening the seat belt 360
Front passenger front

air bag off indicator lamp 50

Infant and child restraint systems 57
LATCH-type child seat anchors 61
Seat belts 44, 360

OCS 47

Self-test 51
Odometer 260
Oil

Filler neck 517

Oil level see Engine oil One-touch gearshifting 400
Operating safety 20

Voice Control 273

Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 557
Outside temperature indicator 31, 404
Overdue maintenance service 552
Overhead control panel 37

707

Index

Paintwork, Cleaning 555
Panic alarm

Audible alarm and

flashing exterior lamps 63

Panic button 63

Parcel net

in front passenger footwell 471

Park Assist* 435

Cleaning system sensors 559
Messages in display 589
System sensors 559
Warning indicators 31, 437

Parking 384, 502
Parking and standing lamps

Replacing bulbs 642

Parking position

Exterior rear view mirrors 356

Parktronic* 431

Cleaning system sensors 559
Malfunctioning 434
System sensors 559
Warning indicators 31, 433

Parts service 672

708

PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp

see Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp

Passenger compartment 506
Passenger safety see Occupant safety PCMCIA card

Ejecting (COMAND) 113
Loading (COMAND) 112

Pedals 499
Plastic parts, cleaning 563
POIs 188
Poly-V-belt drive 676

Layout 676

Potential problems associated

with underinflated and overinflated tires 535

Power assistance 499
Power closing assist for

doors and trunk lid 334

Power folding

exterior rear view mirrors 354

Power seats

Folding back

front seat backrests 342

Folding forward

front seat backrests 342

Power tilt/sliding sunroof 466
Emergency operations 638
Opening/closing 466
Opening/closing

in an emergency 638

Synchronizing 468

Power washer 555
Power windows 374

Cleaning 562
Opening/closing 374
Rear side windows,

Blocking operation 62

Practical hints 580, 632
Premium

unleaded gasoline 510, 685, 687

PRE-SAFE® 56

Message in display 589
Messages in display 595

PRE-SAFE® Brake*

Intermittent signal tone 75

Preventive occupant safety

see PRE-SAFE®

Problems

While driving 383
With vehicle 21

Product information 13
Production options weight 546
Program mode see

Automatic transmission, Automatic shift program

Program mode selector switch

Automatic shift program 399

Proper use of the vehicle 20
PSI 546
Push-start see Tow-start

Radio

FM/AM operation (COMAND) 95
Saving stations, FM/AM

(COMAND) 98

Selecting satellite radio channel

(Instrument cluster control system) 264
Selecting stations 263
Submenu overview, FM/AM

(COMAND) 95

Switching wavebands, FM/AM

(COMAND) 96

Tuning in stations/channels 96
Voice Control 299

Radio transmitters,

control and operation 506

Range (distance to empty) 261
Reading lamps in the front 370
Rear fog lamp

Replacing bulbs 642
Rear lamps see Tail lamps

Index

Rear seats

Adjustment 339
Folding back and placing

upright rear head restraints 349

Head restraints 348
Ventilation* 347

Rear side windows

Blocking operation 62

Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 457

Activating 457
Deactivating 457

Recommended inflation pressure 546
Recovery services,

Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 490

Refrigerant, Air conditioning 685, 686
Refueling 509
Regular checks 511
Remote

Door lock with Tele Aid 489
Door unlock with Tele Aid 489

Remote control,

SmartKey 322

Remote control,

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 326

709

Index

Replacing

Bulbs 641
Front lamp bulbs 644
Rear lamp bulbs 642

Reporting safety defects 22
Reset (COMAND) 234
Residual engine heat and ventilation 460
Restraint systems

Messages in display 626
See Children in the vehicle See SRS

Reverse gear position,

Automatic transmission 389, 393

Rims 546

And Tires 678
Tires and wheels 520
Roadside Assistance 16

Tele Aid 486

RON 510, 685
Route guidance (COMAND) 196
Route guidance (Instrument cluster

control system) 261

Rubber parts, cleaning 563

Safety

Driving safety systems 64
Occupant 40
Reporting defects 22
Safety belts see Seat belts Satellite radio

Calling SIRIUS Service Center

(COMAND) 106

Channel update

(COMAND) 106

Operation

(COMAND) 100

Selecting channel (Instrument cluster control system) 264

Selecting program category

(COMAND) 103

Showing program info

(COMAND) 106
Submenu overview (COMAND) 100
Tuning in channels

(COMAND) 103, 105

Voice Control 299

Seat belts 52

Children in the vehicle 57
Cleaning 564
Fastening 52, 360
Force limiter 55
Messages in display 626
Proper use of 53, 362
Safety guidelines 44
Telltale 31, 54, 573

Seating capacity 524
Seats 339

adjusting front passenger seat

from driver’s seat 341

Adjustment 339
Drive-dynamic multicontour*, Adjusting (COMAND) 252
Easy entry/exit feature 344
Folding back and placing upright

rear head restraints 349

Head restraints 348
Heating 346
Lumbar support (COMAND) 251
Memory function 357
Messages in display

(Seat backrest) 631

710

Index

Operating via COMAND 250
Ventilation* 347

Selector lever Lock 378