2008 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

Exterior lighting

Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 260
Locator lighting (COMAND) 261

Exterior rear view mirrors

Adjusting 381
Auto-dimming on the driver’s

side 383

Fluids

Automatic transmission fluid 733
Brake fluid 735, 736
Capacities 733
Engine coolant 559, 735, 738
Engine oil 557, 733, 736
Power steering fluid 734
Windshield washer system and head-

lamp cleaning system 735, 741

Fold in automatically when locking

Fog lamps

(COMAND) 262

Lower mirror when reversing

(COMAND) 262
Power folding 382

Favorite button 259
First aid kit 681
Flat tire 696

Jacking up the vehicle 697
Lowering the vehicle 701
Mounting the spare wheel 696
Preparing the vehicle 696

Floormats* 518

Messages in display 666
Replacing bulbs 689

Front air bags 46
Front lamps see headlamps Front passenger front air bag 46

Messages in display 628

Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp 51, 620

Fuel 551, 735, 737

Additives 738
Capacity, Fuel tank 735
Filling the tank 550
Fuel filler flap and cap 550
Fuel reserve warning lamp 31

Gauge 31
Message in display 660
Premium unleaded gasoline 551,

735, 737

Requirements, Octane rating 737

Fuel cap

Message in display 660

Fuel consumption statistics

After start 286
Since last reset 286

Fuel filler flap 550

Locking/Unlocking 550

Fuel tank

Capacity 735
Filler flap 550

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Capacities 733

Fuses 714

Fuse box in engine compartment 715
Fuse box in passenger compartment 716

Fuse boxes in dashboard 716
Replacing 714

750

Index

Garage door opener 530
Gasoline see Fuel GAWR 586
Gear range

Automatic transmission 426
Limiting 426
Shifting into optimal 430

Gear selector lever 417

Gearshift pattern 417
Messages in display 627, 632, 636,

638, 680

Position 420
Shifting procedure 420
Transmission position 421

Glove box 510
GPS

Reception (COMAND) 187
Tele Aid 522

Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GVW 586
GVWR 586

Hands-free microphone 37
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 605
Hazard warning flasher 397
Head restraints 376
Adjustment 376
Folding back and placing upright

rear head restraints 377

Front seat 376
Rear seat 377

Height adjustments

Vehicle level (ABC) 462

High beam

Replacing bulbs 689
High beam flasher 395
High beam headlamp

Indicator lamp 31

High mounted brake lamp 689
High-performance brake system

(CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG) 541

Headlamp cleaning system 395, 560

Hood 553

Message in display 660
Opening 553

Horn 29
Hydroplaning 543

Washer fluid 735, 741

Headlamps

Automatic headlamp mode 301, 392
Cleaning lenses 599
Cleaning system 560
Low beam 392
Manual headlamp mode 301
Messages in display 664
Refilling washer fluid 560
Replacing bulbs 689, 691

Headliner and shelf below rear window,

Cleaning and care of 605
Heated steering wheel* 380

751

Index

Identification labels 722
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 723
Ignition 365, 367

Switching on 365
Switching on, KEYLESS-GO* 367

Interior lighting 398

Activating automatic control 398
Ambient lighting (COMAND) 265
Deactivating automatic control 398
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 266
Reading lamps in the front 399

Interior rear view mirror

Adjusting 381
Auto-dimming 383

Interior storage spaces see

Storage compartments

Jack 682, 697
Jacking up the vehicle 697
Jump starting 707

Immobilizer 79
Indicator lamps see Lamps,

indicator and warning

Individualization

Voice Control 350

Infant and child restraint systems see

Children in the vehicle

Infrared reflecting windshield 536
Inside door handle 362
Instrument cluster 30, 434

Coolant temperature gauge 31, 435
Fuel gauge 31
Illumination 434, 483
Lamps 608
Multifunction display 282
Outside temperature indicator 436
Selecting the language

(COMAND) 258

752

Key, Mechanical 684

Loss of 361

Key, SmartKey 352

Battery check lamp 352, 355
Factory setting 354
Global locking and unlocking 354
Lock button 352
Locking and unlocking 352
Loss of 361
Messages in display 662
Opening button for trunk 352
Panic button 64
Remote control 352
Restoring to factory setting 355
Selective setting 355
Starting the engine 407
Switching on ignition with 365
Turning off engine 415
Unlock button 352

Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 356

Battery check lamp 356, 360
Factory setting 359
Global locking and unlocking 360
Important notes on using

KEYLESS-GO* 358

Lock button 356
Locking and unlocking 356
Loss of 361
Messages in display 661
Opening button for trunk 356
Panic button 64
Remote control 356
Restoring to factory setting 361
Selective setting 360
Starting the engine 407
Switching on ignition with 367
Turning off engine 415
Unlock button 356

Kickdown 424
Kilopascal 586
Knee bag 46

Index

Labels 722

Certification 722
Emission control information 723
Tire and Loading Information 565
Vacuum line routing diagram 723

Lamp bulbs, exterior 688
Lamps, exterior Front 689
Light sensor 664
Rear 689

Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS 31, 65, 608
Air bag Off 46
Battery check lamp (SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO*) 360

Battery check lamp (SmartKey) 355
Brake warning lamp 31
Brakes 609
Combination low tire pressure malfunction telltale 31, 618

Distance warning lamp* 31, 614
DISTRONIC Plus* 31, 446, 614
Electronic parking brake 31, 610
Engine diagnostics 31, 612

Engine malfunction 31, 612
ESP® 31, 609, 614
Front passenger

front air bag off 51, 620

High beam headlamp 31
Maintenance service indicator 592
Park Assist* 31
Parktronic* 31
Seat belt telltale 31, 615
SRS 31, 617
TPMS malfunction telltale 31, 618
Turn signals 31

Language (COMAND) 258
LATCH-type child seat anchors see

Children in the vehicle

Lever

For automatic transmission (gear selector lever) 417
For cruise control 438, 449
For DISTRONIC Plus* 449

License plate lamps

Messages in display 666
Replacing bulbs 689

Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 604
Light sensor

Message in display 664

753

Index

Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting 391

Automatic headlamp mode 392
COMAND display illumination 85
Corner-illuminating lamps 395
Courtesy lighting 399
Daytime running lamp mode 393
Door entry lamps 399
High beam flasher 395
Instrument cluster

illumination 434, 483

Interior 398
Low beam headlamps 392
Manual headlamp mode 392
Trunk 399

Limp-Home Mode 433
Loading see Vehicle loading Locator lighting (COMAND) 261
Lock button

Door handle

(KEYLESS-GO*) 359, 405

Key, SmartKey 352
Key, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 356

754

Locking 412

Automatic central locking

(COMAND) 263

Vehicle in an emergency 685

Locking knob 362
Loss of

Key, Mechanical 361
Key, SmartKey 361
Key, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 361

Service and Warranty Information

Booklet 721

Low beam headlamps 392

Replacing bulbs 689

Lowering

Vehicle 701
Lubricants 733
Lumbar support (COMAND) 277

Maintenance 16, 592

Automatic Call (Tele Aid) 530
Calling up service indicator

display 593

Clearing service indicator

message 592

Maintenance System 592
Resetting service indicator 594
Service indicator message 592
Service term exceeded 593

Maintenance System 592
Manual headlamp mode 392
Manual shift program

(CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG) Deactivating 432

MAXCOOL

Maximum cooling 496

Maximum load rating, Tires 586
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 570,

586

Maximum tire inflation pressure 583,

587

Maximum tire load rating 582
Memory function 385

Index

Messages in display see Multifunction

Multicontour adjustments see

display messages

Microphone, Hands-free 37
Minispare wheel 683, 696, 730
Mirrors

Activating exterior rear view mirror

parking position 384

Adjusting 381
Auto-dimming for rear view

mirrors 383

Exterior rear view mirrors 381
Interior rear view mirror 381

Mobile phone see Telephone* Modifications and alterations, Operating

safety 20

MON 551, 735
MP3

Menu overview (COMAND) 119
Operation (COMAND) 120
Playback options (COMAND) 124
Selecting a folder (COMAND) 123
Selecting a medium (COMAND) 122
Selecting a track (COMAND) 122

MP3 (COMAND) 112

Drive-dynamic multicontour seats*

Multifunction display 282
Multifunction display messages

ABC 639
ABS 641
Batteries, vehicle 655
Blind Spot Assist* 633
Brake fluid 643
Brake pads 645
Coolant 657
Coolant level 656
Cruise control 624
DISTRONIC Plus* 625
Doors 659
EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning) 644

Electronic parking brake 646
Engine oil 555, 670
ESP® 641, 652
Fog lamps 666
Front passenger front air bag 628
Fuel cap 660
Gear selector lever 627, 632, 636,

638, 680

Headlamps 664

Hood 660
Key, SmartKey 662
Key, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 661
Lamps, exterior 664
License plate lamps 666
Light sensor 664
Night View Assist* 669
Park Assist* 632, 634
PRE-SAFE® 635, 642
Reserve fuel 660
Restraint systems 673
Seat backrest 680
Side marker lamps 667
SRS 673
Tail lamps 668
Tele Aid 675
Trunk 680
Windshield washer fluid 680
Multifunction steering wheel 283

755

OCS 48

Self-test 52
Odometer 286
Oil

Filler neck 558

Oil level see Engine oil One-touch gearshifting 428
Operating safety 20

Voice Control 303

Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 599
Outside temperature indicator 31, 436
Overdue maintenance service 593
Overhead control panel 37

Index

Navigation system

Menu overview (COMAND) 189
Navigation system (COMAND) 183

Basic settings 193
Destination entry 198
Destination memory 247
Detour function (COMAND) 242
Driving maneuver 233
Hiding/showing the menu system 191

Last destinations 254
Map display 190
Operation 190
POI entry 225
Real-time traffic 244
Route guidance 233

Navigation system (Instrument cluster

control system) 287
Driving maneuver 288

Navigation system (Voice Control) 315
Neutral gear position, Automatic

transmission 417, 421
New vehicle break-in 538

Night View Assist* 481

Cleaning the windshield in front

of the camera 602

Dirty or fogged-up windshield 483
Image on multifunction display 482
Malfunction 484
Messages in display 669
Removing condensation 483
Switching on or off 482

Normal occupant weight 587
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 723

Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution 587
Occupant safety 40

Air bags 42
Children and air bags 57
Children in the vehicle 57
Fastening the seat belt 388
Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp 51

Infant and child restraint systems 58
LATCH-type child seat anchors 61
Seat belts 44, 388

756

P Paintwork, Cleaning 597
Panic alarm

Audible alarm and flashing

exterior lamps 64

Panic button 64

Parcel net in front passenger

footwell 511

Park Assist* 467

Cleaning system sensors 601
Messages in display 632, 634
System sensors 601
Warning indicators 31, 470

Parking 412, 542
Parking and standing lamps

Replacing bulbs 689

Parking position

Exterior rear view mirrors 384

Parktronic* 463

Cleaning system sensors 600
Malfunctioning 467
System sensors 600
Warning indicators 31, 465

Parts service 720

Index

PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see

Power tilt/sliding sunroof 506

Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp

Passenger compartment 547
Passenger safety see Occupant safety PCMCIA card

Ejecting (COMAND) 118
Loading (COMAND) 117

Pedals 539
Plastic parts, cleaning 604
POIs 225
Poly-V-belt drive 724

Layout 724

Potential problems associated with

underinflated and overinflated tires 576

Power assistance 539
Power closing assist for doors and

trunk lid 363

Power folding exterior rear view

mirrors 382

Power seats

Folding back front seat

backrests 371

Folding forward front seat

backrests 371

Opening/closing 506
Synchronizing 508

Power washer 596
Power windows 402

Cleaning 603
Opening/closing 402
Rear side windows,

Blocking operation 63

Practical hints 622, 681
Premium unleaded gasoline 551, 735,

737

PRE-SAFE® 56

Message in display 635
Messages in display 642

PRE-SAFE® Brake*

Intermittent signal tone 77

Preventive occupant safety see PRE-SAFE® Problems

While driving 411
With vehicle 21

Product information 13
Production options weight 587
Program mode see Automatic

transmission, Automatic shift program

757

Index

Program mode selector switch

Automatic shift program 427

Proper use of the vehicle 20
PSI 587
Push-start see Tow-start

RACETIMER see Control system instrument cluster menus, AMG

Radio

FM/AM operation (COMAND) 98
Saving stations, FM/AM

(COMAND) 102

Selecting satellite radio channel

(Instrument cluster control system) 290

Selecting stations 289
Submenu overview, FM/AM

(COMAND) 98

Switching wavebands, FM/AM

(COMAND) 99

Tuning in stations/channels 99
Voice Control 329

Radio transmitters, control and

operation 547

Range (distance to empty) 287

758

Reading lamps in the front 399
Real-time traffic (COMAND) 244
Rear fog lamp

Replacing bulbs 689
Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear seats

Adjustment 368
Folding back and placing upright

rear head restraints 377

Head restraints 376
Ventilation* 376

Rear side windows

Blocking operation 63
Rear View Camera* 477

Camera lens 478
Cleaning camera lens 602
Switching on 480
View through the camera 478

Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 496

Activating 496
Deactivating 496

Recommended inflation pressure 587
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle

(Tele Aid) 530

Refrigerant, Air conditioning 735, 736
Refueling 550
Regular checks 552
Remote

Door lock with Tele Aid 529
Door unlock with Tele Aid 529

Remote control, SmartKey 352
Remote control, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 356

Replacing

Bulbs 688
Front lamp bulbs 691
Rear lamp bulbs 689

Reporting safety defects 22
Reset (COMAND) 259
Residual engine heat and ventilation 498
Restraint systems

Messages in display 673
See Children in the vehicle See SRS

Reverse gear position, Automatic

transmission 417, 421

Rims 587

And Tires 727
Tires and wheels 561

Roadside Assistance 16

Tele Aid 526

RON 551, 735
Route guidance (COMAND) 233
Route guidance (Instrument cluster

control system) 287

Rubber parts, cleaning 604

Safety

Driving safety systems 65
Occupant 40
Reporting defects 22
Safety belts see Seat belts Satellite radio

Calling SIRIUS Service Center

(COMAND) 111

Channel update (COMAND) 111
Operation (COMAND) 104
Selecting channel (Instrument cluster

control system) 290

Selecting program category

(COMAND) 107

Showing program info

(COMAND) 111

Submenu overview (COMAND) 104

Tuning in channels (COMAND) 108,

110

Voice Control 330

Seat belts 53

Children in the vehicle 57
Cleaning 605
Fastening 53, 388
Force limiter 56
Messages in display 673
Proper use of 54, 390
Safety guidelines 44
Telltale 31, 55, 615

Seating capacity 565
Seats 368

adjusting front passenger seat from

driver’s seat 370

Adjustment 368
Drive-dynamic multicontour* in the front, Adjusting (COMAND) 278

Easy entry/exit feature 373
Folding back and placing upright

rear head restraints 377

Head restraints 376
Heating 375
Lumbar support (COMAND) 277

Index

Memory function 385
Messages in display

(Seat backrest) 680

Operating via COMAND 276
Ventilation* 376

Selector lever Lock 406

Selector lever see Gear selector lever Self-test

OCS 52
Tele Aid 523

Service and warranty information 14
Service intervals see Maintenance

service indicator

Service life, Tires 562
Service see Maintenance Service system see Maintenance System Service, Parts 720
Setting

Cruise control 439
DISTRONIC Plus* time interval 457
Following distance in DISTRONIC

Plus* 457

Higher speed in cruise control 440
Higher speed in DISTRONIC

Plus* 453

759

Index

Lower speed in cruise control 441
Lower speed in

DISTRONIC Plus* 454

Slower speed in cruise control 441
Slower speed in DISTRONIC

Plus* 454

Speed in DISTRONIC Plus* 453
Suspension tuning (ABC) 461
Temperature (interior) 494
To last stored speed (“Resume” function) in cruise control 442
To last stored speed in DISTRONIC Plus* (“Resume” function) 455

Vehicle level control (ABC) 462

Setting current speed 439
Settings

Calling up DISTRONIC Plus* 448
Control system instrument cluster

menus 301

Daytime running lamp mode 301
Resetting trip odometer 287

Shelf below rear window, Cleaning and

care of 605

Shift program mode, Automatic

transmission 427

Shifting, Automatic transmission 417
Side impact air bags 47
Side marker lamps

Cleaning lenses 599
Messages in display 667

Side windows see Power windows Sidewall 587
SIRIUS Satellite Radio see Satellite radio SmartKey see Key, SmartKey SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

SMS messages 178
Snow chains 591
Spare wheel 696, 730

Mounting 696

Speed

Setting current 439
Setting to last stored speed in

DISTRONIC Plus* (“Resume” function) 455

Speed settings

Cruise control 440, 441
DISTRONIC Plus* 453, 454
To last stored speed (“Resume”

function) in Cruise control 442

SRS 54

Indicator lamp 31, 617
Messages in display 673

Standing water, Driving through 546
Starter battery 704
Starter switch 365
Positions 365

Starting difficulties, Engine 408
Starting, Engine 406
Steering column 379
Steering wheel

Adjustment 379
Cleaning 605
Easy entry/exit feature 373
Heated steering wheel* 380
Power steering fluid 734

Steering wheel gearshift control

Automatic transmission 428

Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 530
Storage compartments 509

Cup holder 513
Front armrest 510
Parcel net 511
Rear armrest 512
Storage compartment in front

armrest 510

760

Storage tray/telephone* compartment

in front armrest 510

Under the front seats 511

Storing tires 563
Summer opening feature 404
Sun visors 516
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof Sunshades

Extending or retracting rear window

sunshade (COMAND) 267

Suspension tuning

Setting (ABC) 461

Symbols used in this operator’s

manual 19

System settings (COMAND)

Bluetooth® settings 176
Display 255
Favorite button 259
Menu overview 255
Reset 259
Setting the system language 258
Time settings 255
Voice Control settings

(COMAND) 257

Tachometer 435

Overspeed range 435

Tail lamps

Cleaning lenses 599
Messages in display 668

Tar stains 596
Tele Aid 522

Automatic Maintenance Call 530
Call priority 528
Emergency calls 523
Hands-free microphone 37
Information 527
Information button 525
Initiating an emergency call

manually 525

Messages in display 675
Remote door lock 529
Remote door unlock 529
Roadside Assistance 526
Roadside Assistance button 525
SOS button 525
Stolen Vehicle Recovery

services 530

System self-check 523

Index

Telephone cradle

Changing 521
Telephone* 519

“911” emergency call

(COMAND) 141

Accepting/ending a call

(COMAND) 148

Answering/ending a call (Instrument

cluster control system) 297

Call lists (COMAND) 146
Changing mobile phone cradle 521
Compartment 510
Dialing (Instrument cluster control

system) 296

Entering the telephone number

(COMAND) 149

Hands-free microphone 37
Inserting in cradle 520
Installing a different mobile

phone cradle 522

Operation 294
Operation (COMAND) 137
Phone book (COMAND) 154
Phone book (Instrument cluster

control system) 296

PIN (COMAND) 142

761

Index

PIN2 (COMAND) 143
PUK / PUK2 (COMAND) 143
Redialing (COMAND) 150
Redialing (Instrument cluster

control system) 297

Removing from cradle 521
Single call connection

(COMAND) 151

Speed dialing (COMAND) 150
Submenu overview (COMAND) 144
Switching on/off (COMAND) 139
Transferring a call (COMAND) 153
Unlock code (COMAND) 143
Voice Control 308

Telephone* cradle Changing 521

Temperature

Outside temperature indicator 31
Setting interior temperature

(COMAND) 270

Tires 570

Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 701
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Power tilt/sliding

sunroof

Time

Setting (COMAND) 255

TIN 588
Tire and Loading Information

Placard 565

Tire Identification Number see TIN Tires 561

Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS) 572

And Rims 727
And Wheels 561
Care and maintenance 562
Chains 591
Checking inflation pressure electroni- cally with Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS) 572

Cleaning 563
Cold tire inflation pressure 586
Combination low tire pressure malfunction telltale 31, 618

Direction of rotation 564
Driving instructions 543
Important notes on tire

inflation pressure 570

Inflation pressure 569
Information placard 565
Inspection 562
Load rating 578, 588
Load rating, Maximum 582, 586
Minispare wheel 683, 730
Ply composition and material

used 588

Problems under-/overinflation 569
Retreads 561
Rotating 589
Service life 562
Sizes 727
Snow 590
Speed rating 544, 579, 588
Storing 563
Temperature 570, 584
Terminology 585
Total load limit 588
TPMS malfunction telltale 31, 618
Traction 544, 588
Tread depth 563
Tread depth, Winter 590
Treadwear indicators 588
Vehicle maximum load on 588

762

U Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards 588

Uphill driving

Cruise control 439

Upholstery

Cleaning 606

Useful features 516

Opening-height restriction

(COMAND) 268

Power closing assist for trunk lid 363
Unlocking in an emergency 684
Valet locking 505

Tumbler holder see Cup holder Turn signal lamps

Cleaning lenses 599
Replacing bulbs 689

Turn signals 410

Additional in mirrors 689
Front bulbs 689
Indicator lamp 31
Rear bulbs 689

Wear pattern 589
Winter 590

Tools 681
Top tether

Children in the vehicle 61

Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 681,

713

Towing the vehicle 710
Tow-start 707, 710
Traction 544, 584, 588
Transmission see Automatic transmission Traveling abroad 547
Tread 588
Tread depth, Tires 563
Tread depth, Winter tires 590
Treadwear indicators 588
Trip odometer 286
Resetting 287

Troubleshooting

Voice Control 347

Trunk

Closing 684
Emergency release 504
Lighting 399
Message in display 680

Index

763

Index

Valet locking 505
Vanity mirrors

In the sun visor 516

Vehicle

Batteries 702
Breaking-in period 538
Care 595
Dimensions 732
Individual settings, control system

instrument cluster 301

Locking/unlocking 352, 356
Locking/unlocking in an emergency 684

Lowering 701
Menu (COMAND) 260
Service battery 702
Towing 710
Washing 595, 597
Weights 732

Vehicle data recording 23
Vehicle jack 682, 697

Vehicle level

Changing (ABC) 462
Setting (ABC) 462
Setting, Automatic (ABC) 462
Setting, Manual (ABC) 462

Vehicle loading 509, 564

Instructions 509
Load limit 565
Terminology 585

Vehicle maximum load on the tire 588
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen Vehicle

(Tele Aid) 530

Vehicle tool kit 681
Video AUX 126

Screen settings 126

Video DVD

Operating (COMAND) 128
Operating (Control system) 290
Submenu overview 130
Switching to mode 130
Video game 136

VIN 723

Voice Control

Address book 325
Command list 335
DVD changer 333
Individualization 350
Individualization (COMAND) 257
Introduction 304
Navigation 315
Operating safety 303
Operation via the multifunction

steering wheel 306

Radio 329
Switching help window on or off

(COMAND) 257

Telephone 308
Troubleshooting 347

764

W Warning indicators

Park Assist* 470
Parktronic* 465

Warning sounds

DISTRONIC Plus* 446
Drivers seat belts 55
Electronic parking brake 414
PRE-SAFE® Brake* 77
Seat belt telltale 616
Warranty coverage 721
Washing the vehicle 595
Wear pattern, Tires 589
Weights, Vehicle 732
Wheels

Change 696
Collapsible wheel chock 683
Minispare wheel 683
Removing 699
Rims and Tires 727
Sizes 727
Spare wheel 730
Sparewheel 696
Tightening torque 701
Tires and wheels 561

Window curtain air bags 47
Windows see Power windows Windshield

Cleaning 603
Cleaning wiper blades 603
Infrared reflecting 536

Windshield washer fluid 735, 741

Mixing ratio 741
Refilling 560
Wiping with 401

Windshield wipers 400

Cleaning wiper blades 603
Replacing wiper blades 694
Single wipe 401
Winter driving 590

Snow chains 591
Tires 590

Winter driving instructions 545
Winter tires 590
Wood trims, Cleaning 606
Wrench, wheel (vehicle tool kit) 681

Index

Xenon headlamp see Headlamps

765

766

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For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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

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Contents

Panic alarm .......................................... 64
Activating........................................ 64
Deactivating.................................... 64
Driving safety systems ......................... 65
ABS................................................. 65
Adaptive Brake ............................... 66
Adaptive Brake Lights (CL 600 and CL 65 AMG, USA only).................... 67
BAS................................................. 67
BAS Plus* ....................................... 68
EBP ................................................. 70
ESP® ............................................... 70
PRE-SAFE® Brake* (vehicles with DISTRONIC Plus* only) ................... 75
Anti-theft systems ................................ 79
Immobilizer ..................................... 79
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 79
Canceling the alarm........................ 80

Introduction....................................... 13
Product information............................. 13
Operator’s Manual............................... 14
Service and warranty information .. 14
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 15
Maintenance .................................. 16
Roadside Assistance ...................... 16
Change of address or ownership.... 16
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada............................... 17
Where to find it.................................... 18
Symbols............................................... 19
Operating safety .................................. 20
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 20
Problems with your vehicle.................. 21
Reporting safety defects...................... 22
Reporting safety defects ................ 22
Vehicle data recording......................... 23

Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 23

At a glance .......................................... 25
Exterior view......................................... 26
Cockpit................................................. 28
Instrument cluster ................................ 30
Control systems ................................... 32
Storage compartments......................... 34
Center console ..................................... 36
Overhead control panel ........................ 37
Driver’s door control panel ................... 38

Safety and Security............................ 39
Occupant safety ................................... 40
Air bags........................................... 42
Occupant Classification System ..... 48
Seat belts........................................ 53
Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®).................................... 56
Children in the vehicle .................... 57
Blocking of rear side window operation ........................... 63

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Control systems ................................ 81
COMAND operating safety................... 82
COMAND introduction ......................... 83

Availability of functions while the vehicle is in motion ........................ 83
Switching COMAND on or off ......... 83
COMAND components ................... 83
Operating COMAND ....................... 88
Main menus of COMAND ............... 94
COMAND FM/AM radio....................... 98
Submenu overview ......................... 98
Switching to radio mode ................ 99
Switching wavebands..................... 99
Selecting stations/channels .......... 99
Saving stations............................. 102
Station name display.................... 103
COMAND satellite radio..................... 104
Submenu overview ....................... 104
Introduction to satellite radio ....... 105
Switching to satellite radio........... 105
Main satellite radio menu............. 107
Selecting program category ......... 107
Tuning in channels ....................... 108
Saving channels ........................... 110
Show program info....................... 111

Channel update............................ 111
Calling SIRIUS Service Center...... 111
COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 112
Safety precautions ....................... 112
Notes about MP3 mode ............... 112
Notes about audio DVD operation 114
Notes about CDs/DVDs............... 115
Notes about handling CDs/DVDs 116
Inserting CDs and DVDs............... 116
Inserting a PCMCIA card .............. 117
Ejecting CDs and DVDs................ 118
Ejecting a PCMCIA card ............... 118
Submenu overview....................... 119
Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or MP3 mode ............................... 120
Stop function ............................... 121
Pause function ............................. 121
Selecting CD/DVD/MP3 media... 122
Selecting a track .......................... 122
Fast forward/rewind .................... 123
Selecting a folder ......................... 123
Setting the audio format .............. 124
Playback options.......................... 124
COMAND AUX ................................... 125
Audio and Video AUX jacks.......... 125
Audio AUX.................................... 125

Video AUX.................................... 126
COMAND video DVD ......................... 128
Automatic picture fade-out .......... 128
Notes about video DVD operation 128
Notes about handling DVDs ......... 129
Functional limitations................... 129
Inserting or ejecting DVDs ........... 129
Submenu overview of video DVD . 130
Switching to video DVD mode...... 130
Hiding/showing the DVD control menu ....................... 131
Hiding/showing the menu system 131
Fast forward/rewind.................... 131
Selecting the DVD medium.......... 131
Stop playback .............................. 132
Pause playback ............................ 132
Selecting scene/chapter ............. 132
Selecting film/track..................... 133
Screen settings............................ 133
DVD menu.................................... 134
Stopping the film or skipping to the beginning/end of a scene...... 134
Switching to the next highest DVD menu level ........................... 135
Back to the film............................ 135

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Setting the language and audio format ................................ 135
Subtitles and camera angles........ 136
Interactive content....................... 136
COMAND telephone* ........................ 137
Safety precautions ....................... 137
General notes............................... 137
Switching telephone on or off ...... 139
Activating telephone mode .......... 140
Telephone keypad........................ 140
“911” emergency call................... 141
Entering the PIN........................... 142
Entering the PIN2......................... 143
Entering the PUK/PUK2............... 143
Entering the unlock code ............. 143
Telephone submenu overview...... 144
Main telephone menu .................. 145
Mailbox ........................................ 145
Call lists ....................................... 146
Incoming call................................ 148
Making an outgoing call ............... 149
Functions during a single-call connection ................................... 151
Transferring a call ........................ 153
COMAND phone book.................. 154
COMAND address book ............... 163

Bluetooth® settings....................... 176
SMS messages (Short Message Service) ............... 178
COMAND navigation........................... 182
Safety precautions........................ 182
COMAND navigation (introduction) .... 183
Map software................................ 183
Updating the map software........... 183
Updating process.......................... 183
Loading a DVD into the DVD changer................................. 184
Updating ....................................... 185
General notes ............................... 187
Input restrictions .......................... 188
Navigation system menu overview.............................. 189
Calling up the map display and switching to navigation mode ....... 190
Basic settings ............................... 193

COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) ...................... 198

Entering a destination by the address .............................. 198
Entering a destination from the destination memory...................... 219

Entering a destination from the list of last destinations.................. 221
Entering a destination from the map ................................ 221
Entering a stopover....................... 222

COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) ...................... 225

Entering a POI in the surrounding area .......................... 225
Entering a POI in the surroundings of a given city.......... 225
Entering a POI in a different region .......................... 225
Designating a POI category........... 226
Entering a POI from the map ........ 232

COMAND navigation system (route guidance) ................................. 233
Route guidance............................. 233
Examples of displays and announcements for a driving maneuver ....................... 233
Example of a display without driving maneuvers............ 235
Destination or destination area reached .............. 235
Partially digitized areas................. 236

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Off-road and off-map .................... 237
Navigation announcements.......... 239

COMAND navigation system (during route guidance)...................... 240
Cancel route guidance ................. 240
Continuing cancelled route guidance ............................. 240
Route browser.............................. 240
Displaying info.............................. 241
Displaying route information ........ 242
Detour function ............................ 242

COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic)................................ 244

Real-time traffic notifications in the map .................................... 244
Displaying real-time traffic reports ............................... 245
Example message ........................ 246

COMAND navigation system (destination memory)......................... 247

Saving a destination in the destination memory ..................... 247
Deleting a destination from the destination memory ..................... 249
Own address ................................ 250

COMAND navigation system (last destinations) .............................. 254

Saving a destination permanently in the destination memory ........... 254
Saving the vehicle position in the list of last destinations ................. 254
Saving the crosshair position in the list of last destinations........... 254
Deleting one of the last destinations........................... 254
COMAND system settings ................. 255
Systems settings menu overview . 255
Display settings............................ 255
Time settings................................ 255
Voice Control settings.................. 257
Setting the system language........ 258
Assigning the favorite button ....... 259
Reset............................................ 259
COMAND vehicle menu ..................... 260
Setting night security illumination 260
Locator lighting on/off................. 261
Exterior mirror convenience settings ................... 262
Automatic locking on/off............. 263
Activating easy-entry/exit feature 264
Setting interior ambient lighting... 265

Setting interior lighting delayed switch-off ..................................... 266
Extending or retracting rear window sunshade ................. 267
Trunk opening-height restriction* on/off....................... 268
COMAND automatic climate control . 269
Setting temperature..................... 270
Adjusting air distribution.............. 271
Adjusting air volume .................... 271
Central climate control menu via COMAND................................ 272
COMAND seats ................................. 276
Operating seats via COMAND ...... 276
Lumbar support (CL 550)............. 277
Drive-dynamic multicontour seats* ..................... 278
Instrument cluster control system..... 282
Multifunction display.................... 282
Multifunction steering wheel........ 283
Menus.......................................... 284
Trip menu..................................... 286
Navi menu.................................... 287
Audio menu.................................. 289
AMG menu ................................... 291
Telephone menu* ........................ 294

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Assistance menu*........................ 298
Service menu ............................... 299
Settings menu.............................. 301
Voice Control..................................... 303
Operating safety........................... 303
Voice Control introduction................. 304
Spelling ........................................ 305
Command types........................... 305
Active System .............................. 305
Controls ....................................... 306
Symbols ....................................... 307
Voice Control telephone .................... 308
Telephone operation .................... 308
Telephone commands.................. 309
Voice Control navigation.................... 315
Important notes ........................... 315
Navigation operation.................... 316
Navigation commands.................. 316
Dialog for entering a complete address ........................ 317
Commands for entering parts of an address ................................... 322
Voice Control address book .............. 325
COMAND address book overview 325

Operation with address book not open (global)........................... 325
Operation with address book open (local) ................................... 326
Operating and using address book 326
Available commands with the address book not open ................. 326
Available commands with the address book open ....................... 328
Voice Control radio............................. 329
Radio operation ............................ 329
Radio commands .......................... 329

Voice Control CD/ DVD changer/MP3............................. 333
Operation...................................... 333
Commands.................................... 334
Voice Control command list ............... 335
Command list................................ 335
Voice Control troubleshooting............ 347
Help function ................................ 347
Help commands............................ 347
Help window ................................. 347
Entering digits and spelling........... 347
What to do if ... ............................. 348
Voice Control individualization ........... 350

Controls in detail............................. 351
Locking and unlocking ....................... 352
SmartKey...................................... 352
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 356
Checking batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*............................... 361
Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 361
Opening doors from the inside ..... 362
Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid ................................. 363
Automatic central locking............. 363
Locking and unlocking from the inside ............................. 364
Starter switch positions ..................... 365
SmartKey...................................... 365
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 366
Seats .................................................. 368
Seat adjustment ........................... 368
Folding front seat backrest forward ......................................... 371
Easy-entry/exit feature................. 373
Seat heating* ............................... 375

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Seat ventilation* .......................... 376
Head restraints............................. 376
Steering wheel ................................... 379
Steering wheel adjustment........... 379
Heated steering wheel* ............... 380
Mirrors ............................................... 381
Interior rear view mirror ............... 381
Exterior rear view mirrors............. 381
Power folding exterior rear view mirrors ......................................... 382
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ... 383
Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position................. 384
Memory function................................ 385
Storing positions into memory ..... 386
Recalling positions from memory . 386
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........................... 387
Fastening the seat belts..................... 388
Proper use of seat belts ............... 390
Lighting.............................................. 391
Exterior lamp switch..................... 391
High beam.................................... 395
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 395

Corner-illuminating lamps ............ 395
Hazard warning flasher ................ 397
Interior lighting............................. 398
Courtesy lighting .......................... 399
Door entry lamps ......................... 399
Trunk lamp ................................... 399
Windshield wipers.............................. 400

Switching on/off windshield wipers .......................................... 400
Intermittent wiping....................... 401
Single wipe................................... 401
Wiping with windshield washer fluid.................................. 401
Power windows.................................. 402

Opening and closing power windows ............................ 402
Summer opening feature.............. 404
Convenience closing feature ........ 404
Driving and parking............................ 406
Starting the engine....................... 406
Driving off .................................... 409
Turn signals.................................. 410
Problems while driving ................. 411
Parking......................................... 412
Turning off the engine .................. 415
Releasing seat belts ..................... 416

Automatic transmission..................... 417
Gear selector lever....................... 417
Shifting procedure ....................... 420
Transmission positions ................ 421
Driving tips................................... 424
Gear ranges ................................. 426
Automatic shift program .............. 427
Steering wheel gearshift control .. 428
Manual shift program (CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG only) ................... 430
Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 433
Instrument cluster ............................. 434

Adjusting instrument cluster display illumination ...................... 434
Coolant temperature gauge ......... 435
Tachometer.................................. 435
Outside temperature indicator..... 436
Fuel gauge ................................... 436
Driving systems ................................. 437
Cruise control .............................. 437
DISTRONIC Plus* ......................... 443
Active Body Control (ABC) ........... 461
Parktronic system* ...................... 463
Park Assist*................................. 467
Advanced Parking Guidance* ...... 471

Power tilt/sliding sunroof................... 506

Opening and closing power tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 506
Synchronizing ............................... 508
Loading and storing............................ 509
Loading instructions ..................... 509
Storage compartments ................. 509
Cup holders .................................. 513
Trunk ............................................ 514
Useful features ................................... 516
Sun visors ..................................... 516
Ashtray ......................................... 516
Cigarette lighter............................ 517
Floormats*.................................... 518
Telephone* ................................... 519
Tele Aid......................................... 522
Garage door opener...................... 530
Infrared reflecting windshield ....... 536

Rear View Camera*...................... 477
Night View Assist* ....................... 481
Blind Spot Assist* ........................ 485
Air vents ............................................ 488
Opening and closing air vents ...... 490
Ventilated storage compartment . 490
Automatic climate control ................. 491

Deactivating climate control system ............................. 493
Operating climate control system in automatic mode ....................... 493
Setting temperature..................... 494
Adjusting air volume .................... 494
Front defroster............................. 494
Rear window defroster................. 496
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL (USA only) .................................... 496
Air recirculation mode.................. 496
Residual engine heat and ventilation .................................... 498
Trunk ................................................. 500
Opening trunk .............................. 500
Closing trunk................................ 501
Trunk emergency release............. 504
Valet locking ................................ 505

Contents

Operation.......................................... 537
The first 1000 miles (1500 km).......... 538
Driving instructions ............................ 539
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 539
Drinking and driving...................... 539
Pedals........................................... 539
Power assistance.......................... 539
Brakes .......................................... 540
Driving off ..................................... 542
Parking ......................................... 542
Tires.............................................. 543
Hydroplaning ................................ 543
Tire traction .................................. 544
Tire speed rating........................... 544
Winter driving instructions............ 545
Standing water ............................. 546
Passenger compartment............... 547
Driving abroad .............................. 547
Control and operation of radio transmitters ......................... 547
Catalytic converter ....................... 548
Emission control ........................... 548
Coolant temperature .................... 549

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At the gas station............................... 550
Refueling ...................................... 550
Check regularly and before a long trip........................................ 552
Engine compartment.......................... 553
Hood ............................................ 553
Engine oil...................................... 554
Transmission fluid level ................ 558
Active Body Control (ABC) fluid level...................................... 558
Coolant level ................................ 559
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system........... 560
Tires and wheels ................................ 561
Important guidelines .................... 561
Tire care and maintenance........... 562
Direction of rotation ..................... 564
Loading the vehicle ...................... 564
Recommended tire inflation pressure ......................... 569
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 571
Tire labeling.................................. 577
Load identification........................ 581
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................. 581

Maximum tire load ....................... 582
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 583
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 583
Tire ply material ........................... 585
Tire and loading terminology........ 585
Rotating tires ............................... 589
Winter driving .................................... 590
Winter tires .................................. 590
Snow chains................................. 591
Maintenance...................................... 592

Maintenance service indicator message....................................... 592
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display............... 593
Resetting the maintenance service indicator........................... 594
Vehicle care....................................... 595
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 595

Practical hints ................................. 607
What to do if …? ................................ 608
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 608
Air bag off indicator lamp............. 620
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display.................... 622
Where will I find ...? ........................... 681
First aid kit................................... 681
Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage bowl, Minispare wheel .... 681
Unlocking/locking in an emergency.. 684
Unlocking the vehicle................... 684
Locking the vehicle ...................... 685
Replacing SmartKey batteries ........... 686
Replacing bulbs ................................. 688
Bulbs............................................ 689
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 691
Replacing bulbs for the rear lamps.................................... 693
Replacing wiper blades...................... 694

Placing wiper arms in vertical position ........................... 694
Removing wiper blades ................ 695
Installing wiper blades ................. 695

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Air conditioning refrigerant........... 736
Brake fluid .................................... 736
Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 737
Fuel requirements......................... 737
Gasoline additives......................... 738
Coolants ....................................... 738
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system ........... 741

Index ................................................. 743

Flat tire .............................................. 696
Preparing the vehicle ................... 696
Mounting the spare wheel............ 696
Batteries ............................................ 702
Disconnecting starter battery ...... 704
Removing starter battery ............. 705
Charging battery .......................... 705
Reinstalling starter battery........... 706
Reconnecting starter battery ....... 706
Jump starting ..................................... 707
Towing the vehicle............................. 710
Towing with front wheels raised... 711
Towing with all wheels on the ground.......................................... 712
Installing towing eye bolt ............. 713
Fuses ................................................. 714

Fuse boxes in engine compartment.................... 715
Fuse boxes in passenger compartment .............. 716
Emergency engine shut-down ...... 717

Technical data .................................. 719
Parts service....................................... 720
Warranty coverage ............................. 721

Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...................... 721
Identification labels ............................ 722
Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 724
CL 550.......................................... 724
CL 600 and CL 65 AMG ................ 724
CL 63 AMG ................................... 724
Engine ................................................ 725
Rims and tires .................................... 727
Same size tires ............................. 728
Mixed size tires............................. 729
Spare wheel .................................. 730
Electrical system ................................ 731
Main dimensions and weights ............ 732
Main dimensions........................... 732
Weights......................................... 732
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc........... 733
Capacities..................................... 733
Engine oils .................................... 736
Engine oil additives ....................... 736

Introduction Product information

Product information

왔 Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitabili- ty for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces- sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories ap- proved by us are available at any autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be per- formed.

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Introduction Operator’s Manual

This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, any autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.

We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Oper- ator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

Service and warranty information

The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your