2008 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4.02 in (102.20 mm) 3.72 in (94.60 mm) 378.8 cu in (6208 cm3) 11.3:1
518 hp/6800 rpm (386 kW/6800 rpm) 465 lb-ft/5200 rpm (630 Nm/5200 rpm) 7200 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
2360 mm

CL 65 AMG (216.379)1
275
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 12
3.25 in (82.60 mm) 3.66 in (93.00 mm) 364.9 cu in (5980 cm3) 9:1
603 hp/4800 - 5100 rpm (450 kW/4800 - 5100 rpm) 738 lb-ft/2000 - 4000 rpm (1000 Nm/2000 - 4000 rpm) 5950 rpm 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
2370 mm

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

tires AMG vehicles only: Does not apply to all approved tires on AMG vehicles. For information on tested and approved tires for AMG vehicles, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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

! Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects, such as 앫 poor handling characteristics 앫 increased noise 앫 increased fuel consumption Moreover, tires and rims not approved by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen- sional variations and different tire deformation characteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts. Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the result.

i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. A Tire and Loading Information placard with the recommended tire inflation pressures is located on the driver’s door B-pillar (컄 page 564). Some vehicles may have supple- mental tire inflation pressure information for driving at high speeds (컄 page 570) or for vehi- cle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition (컄 page 577). If such information is provided, it can be found on the tire inflation pressure label located on the inside of the fuel filler flap.

Technical data Rims and tires

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

727

Technical data Rims and tires

Same size tires

Model

CL 550

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

CL 63 AMG CL 63 AMG (Performance Package*) CL 65 AMG

8.5 J x18 H2
1.69 in (43 mm) 255/45 R18 99H M+S 255/45 R18 99V M+S. 255/45 R18 99V M+S. 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S.

8.5 J x18 H2
1.69 in (43 mm) –

8.5 J x19 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.

728

Technical data Rims and tires

Mixed size tires

Model

CL 550
CL 600

CL 550* CL 600*

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

CL 63 AMG CL 63 AMG (Performance Pack- age*) CL 65 AMG

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. 2 Must not be used with snow chains.

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

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

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

– 8.5 J x 20 H2
1.69 in (43 mm) 255/35 ZR20 XL (Extra Load)

9.5 J x 18 H2
– 1.69 in (43 mm) 275/45 R18 103V 275/40 R19 101Y 275/40 R19 101Y

9.5 J x 19 H2
– 1.69 in (43 mm)

– 9.5 J x 19 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)

– 9.5 J x 20 H2
1.69 in (43 mm) 275/35 ZR20 XL (Extra Load)2

729

All models

4.5 B x 19 H2
1.38 in (35 mm) T 155/70 R19 113M 61 psi (4.2 bar)

i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the Minispare differs from the tire inflation pres- sure of the road tires.

Technical data Rims and tires

Spare wheel

Model

Rim Wheel offset Minispare tire1
Recommended tire inflation pressure 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.

730

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

Electrode gap Tightening torque 1 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

CL 550
14 V/220 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)

Technical data Electrical system

CL 600, CL 65 AMG 14 V/220 A 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/35 Ah 12 V/95 Ah NGK IFR 6Q-G

CL 63 AMG 14 V/220 A 12 V/2.1 kW 12 V/35 Ah 12 V/95 Ah –1

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

0.039 in (1.0 mm) 18 – 22 lb-ft (25 – 30 Nm)

731

Technical data 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

Weights

Max. trunk load

220 lb (100 kg)

732

CL 550 (216.371) 199.6 in (5071 mm) 84.2 in (2139 mm)

CL 600 (216.376) 199.6 in (5071 mm) 84.2 in (2139 mm)

CL 63 AMG, CL 65 AMG 200.4 in (5090 mm) 84.2 in (2139 mm)

73.7 in (1871 mm)

73.7 in (1871 mm)

73.7 in (1871 mm)

58.5 in (1485 mm)

58.5 in (1485 mm)

116.3 in (2 955 mm) 63.2 in (1601 mm) 63.0 in (1607 mm)

116.3 in (2 955 mm) 63.2 in (1601 mm) 63.0 in (1607 mm)

56.1 in (1426 mm) 19 in rims 56.2 in (1428 mm) 20 in rims 116.3 in (2 955 mm) 63.2 in (1601 mm) 63.0 in (1607 mm)

왔 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

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.

Model CL 550
CL 600
CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG CL 550
CL 600
CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG

Capacity 8.98 US qt. (8.5 l) 9.51 US qt. (9.0 l) 9.25 US qt. (8.75 l) 9.51 US qt. (9.0 l) 10.36 US qt. (9.8 l) 8.14 US qt. (7.7 l) 9.25 US qt. (8.75 l) 9.2 US qt. (8.7 l)

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

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.

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Approved engine oils

MB Automatic Transmission Fluid

733

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Rear axle

ABC hydraulic system Power steering

Model CL 550
CL 600
CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG All models CL 550
CL 600
CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90

Capacity 1.27 US qt. (1.2 l) 1.69 US qt. (1.6 l) 1.27 US qt. (1.2 l) 1.69 US qt. (1.6 l) 4.2 US qt. (4.0 l) approx. 1.06 US qt. (1.0 l) MB Power Steering Fluid approx. 1.27 US qt. (1.2 l) approx. 1.06 US qt. (1.0 l) approx. 1.27 US qt. (1.2 l)

Fuchs Titan EG 5010 D Fuchs Titan EG 5010 D MB ABC Fluid

(Chevron Texaco PSF 9109)1

1 For detailed information, please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

734

Front wheel hubs

Brake system Cooling system

Low temperature cooling system Fuel tank

including a reserve of

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Model All models

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

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

grease

MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze

approx. 0.53 US qt. (0.5 l) MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4 Plus) 12.7 US qt. (12 l) 15.85 US qt. (15 l) 11.31 US qt. (10.7 l) 14.7 US qt. (13.9 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)

3.7 US gal (14.0 l)

All models CL 550
CL 600
CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG CL 600
All models CL 550, CL 600
CL 63 AMG, CL 65 AMG All models

Air conditioning system

R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R-12) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1
Windshield washer 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and

approx. 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 741).

All models

735

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Engine oils

Engine oil additives

Brake fluid

! 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.

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. Any au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will pro- vide you with additional information.

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. For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

! Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System, or chang- ing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- ited Warranty. Please follow Maintenance System recommen- dations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so will result in engine or emission control sys- tem damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

736

Premium unleaded gasoline

Warning!

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.

! 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.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Fuel requirements

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.

737

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

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

738

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

739

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity

Model

CL 550
CL 600 (main cooling system) CL 600 (low temperature cooling system) CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG

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) 5.7 US qt. (5.4 l) 7.4 US qt. (7.0 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) 6.23 US qt. (5.9 l) 8.14 US qt. (7.7 l)

740

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).

741

742

A ABC 461

Messages in display 639
Setting vehicle level 462

ABS 65

Indicator lamp 31, 65, 608
Messages in display 641

Accelerator position, automatic

transmission 424

Accessory weight 585
Accident 411
Active headlamps 391
Adaptive Brake Lights

(CL 600, USA only) 67

Additional turn signals 689
Address book (COMAND) 163

Menu overview 163
Searching for an entry 166
Starting route guidance 172
Voice entry 173

Address book (Voice Control) 325
Advanced Parking Guidance* 471
Air bags 42

Children 57
Front 46
Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp 51

Knee bag 46
OCS 48
Safety guidelines 44
Side impact 47
Window curtain 47

Calling up 164
Changing an entry 170
Creating an entry 164
Deleting an entry 171
Details about an entry 168
Displaying details about an entry in

the phone book on the mobile phone 169

Importing data 175
Making a call 172

Air conditioning, Refrigerant 735, 736
Air distribution

Adjusting (COMAND) 271

Air pressure 585
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air recirculation mode 496
Air vents 490
Air volume

Adjusting 494
Adjusting (COMAND) 271

Index

Alarm

Audible alarm and flashing exterior

lamps (Panic alarm) 64

Alarm system see Anti-theft alarm system Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 681, 699
Ambient lighting

COMAND menu 265

AMG menu (Control system instrument cluster) 291

Antiglare

Rear view mirrors 383

Anti-theft systems 79

Alarm, visual and audible 79
Anti-theft alarm system 79
Immobilizer 79

Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest 510, 512
Ashtray 516
Aspect ratio 585
Audio (COMAND) 112

CD mode 120
DVD mode 120
MP3 mode 120

Audio (Control system

instrument cluster) 289
CD/DVD changer 290

743

Index

Audio AUX (COMAND) 125
Audio DVD

Fast forward/rewind (COMAND) 123
Menu overview (COMAND) 119
Pause function (COMAND) 121
Stop function (COMAND) 121

Auto-dimming, Rear view mirrors 383
Automatic climate control 491

Adjusting air distribution

(COMAND) 271

Adjusting air flow from air vents

(COMAND) 275

Adjusting air volume (COMAND) 271
Adjusting the footwell temperature

(COMAND) 274

Air recirculation mode 496
Central climate control menu

(COMAND) 272

Defrosting 494
Operating via COMAND 269
Rear window defroster 496
Selecting Mono mode

(COMAND) 273

Setting temperature (COMAND) 270
Setting the temperature 494

Switching cooling on or off

(COMAND) 272

Automatic headlamp mode 301, 392
Automatic lighting control, Interior

lighting 398

Automatic locking when driving 363
Automatic shift program 427
Automatic transmission

Accelerator position 424
Automatic shift program 427
Emergency operation

(Limp-Home Mode) 433

Fluid 733
Fluid level 558
Gear ranges 426
Gear selector lever 417
Gear shifting malfunctions 433
Hill start assist system 425
Kickdown 424
Kickdown, manual shift program

(CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG) 432

Manual shift program mode

(CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG) 430
Program mode selector switch 427
Shifting procedure 420

Starting the engine 406
Steering wheel gearshift control 428
Transmission fluid 558
Transmission positions 421

AUX

Audio 125
Video 126
AUX jacks 125

Backup lamps

Replacing bulbs 689

Bar 586
BAS 67
Batteries, SmartKey

Checking battery condition 361
Replacing 686

Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Checking battery condition 361
Replacing 686

Batteries, vehicle 702

Charging 705
Discharged, Jump starting 707
Disconnecting 704
For electrical consumers 702
For starter 702

744

Bulbs, replacing 688

Additional turn signals 689
Brake lamps 689
Fog lamps 689
Front lamps 689
High beam 689
High mounted brake lamp 689
License plate lamps 689
Low beam 689
Parking and standing lamps 689
Rear fog lamp 689
Turn signal lamps 689

Message in display 655
Reconnecting 706
Removing 705

Bead 586
Beverage holder see Cup holder Blind Spot Assist* 485

Messages in display 633

Bluetooth®

Settings (COMAND) 176

Brake assist system (BAS Plus) 68
Brake assist system (BAS) 67
Brake fluid 552, 735, 736
Brake lamp bulbs 689
Brake lamp, high mounted 689
Brake pads

Message in display 645

Brake warning lamp 31
Brakes 540

High-performance brake system

(CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG) 541

Warning lamp 31, 609

Break-in period 538

Index

California retail buyers and lessees,

important notice for 15
Can holder see Cup holder Capacities and recommended

fuel/lubricants 733

Carpets, Cleaning and care of 605
Catalytic converter 548
CD

Ejecting (COMAND) 118
Loading (COMAND) 116
Menu overview (COMAND) 119
Playback options (COMAND) 124
Selecting a medium (COMAND) 122
Selecting a track (COMAND) 122

CD (COMAND) 112
Central locking

Automatic 363
Locking/unlocking from inside 364
Central locking/unlocking switches 364
Certification label 722
Change of address or ownership 16
Children in the vehicle 57

Air bags 57
Blocking of rear side window

operation 63

745

Index

Indicator lamp, front passenger

front air bag off 51, 620

Infant and child restraint systems 58
LATCH-type child seat anchors 61
Tether attachment points 61

Chrome-plated exhaust tip*,

Cleaning 606

Cigarette lighter 517
CL 63 AMG

Manual shift program mode 430

CL 65 AMG

Manual shift program mode 430

Cockpit 28
COMAND

Adjusting volume 94
Audio AUX 125
Components 83
Controller 86
Display 84
Display illumination 85
Function buttons 84
Main menus 94
Menu overview 88
Navigation system 183
Operating 88

746

Operating safety 82
Operating seats 276
Phone book* 154
Radio, FM/AM 98
Selecting sound settings 95
SMS messages 178
Surround sound 96
Switching off/on

the audio source 97
Switching on or off 83
Swiveling display 85
System settings 255
Telephone keypad* 86
Telephone* menu 137
Vehicle menu 260
Video AUX 126
Voice Control settings 257

Combination switch 395

Corner-illuminating lamps 395
High beam flasher 395
Turn signals 410
Windshield wipers 400

Command list (Voice Control) 335
Address book commands 340
Audio commands 342
General commands 335

Navigation commands 338
Telephone* commands 336

Control system instrument cluster 282

Multifunction display 282
Multifunction steering wheel 283

Control system instrument cluster menus

AMG 291
Assistance* 298
Audio 289
Navi 287
Service 299
Settings 301
Telephone* 294
Trip 286
Vehicle status message memory 300

Coolant 559

Adding 559
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio

and quantity 738
Checking level 559
Messages in display 656
Temperature 549
Temperature gauge 31, 435

Coolant level

Checking 559

Corner-illuminating lamps 395
Courtesy lighting 399
Cruise control 437
Activating 438
Canceling 439
Driving downhill 439
Driving uphill 439
Message in display 624
Setting current speed 439
Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function) 442

Cup holder

In front seat armrest 513
In rear seat armrest 513

Curb weight 586

Date

Setting (COMAND) 257

Daytime running lamp mode 393

Setting 301

Deceleration

With DISTRONIC Plus* 447
Deep water see Standing water Defrosting 494
Delayed switch-off

Exterior lighting (COMAND) 260
Interior lighting (COMAND) 266

Department of Transportation see DOT Destination entry (COMAND) 198
Destination memory (COMAND) 247
Difficulties

While driving 411
While starting 408

Digital speedometer 287

Additional speedometer 301

Dimensions, Vehicle 732
Direction of rotation, Tires 564

Index

Displays

Additional speedometer 301
Digital speedometer 287
DISTRONIC Plus* 446
Maintenance service indicator 592
Multifunction display 282
Vehicle status message see

Multifunction display messages

Distance

Decreasing in DISTRONIC Plus* 458
Increasing in DISTRONIC Plus* 458
Setting in DISTRONIC Plus* 457

Distance to Empty (Range) 287
Distance warning lamp* 31, 614
DISTRONIC Plus* 443

Activated 448
Activating 449
Calling up settings 448
Cleaning system sensor 599
Deactivated 448
Deactivating 456
Deceleration 447
Decreasing distance 458
Decreasing time interval 457
Displays in the multifunction

display 446

747

Index

Distance warning lamp 31, 614
Driving hints 458
Increasing distance 458
Increasing time interval 457
Intermittent signal tone 446
Lever 449
Menu 448
Messages in display 625
Sensor cover 599
Setting a higher speed 453
Setting a slower speed 454
Setting following distance 457
Setting the current speed 453
Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function) 455

Warning and indicator lamps 446

Document holder 516
Door

Control panel 38
Entry lamps 399
Inside door handle 362
Locking 354, 360
Locking with Tele Aid 529
Messages in display 627, 659
Opening from inside vehicle 362
Opening from outside 354, 360

748

Power closing assist 363
Unlocking 354, 359
Unlocking with Tele Aid 529

DOT 586
Downhill driving

Cruise control 439

Drink holder see Cup holder Drinking and driving 539
Drive-dynamic multicontour seats*

Adjusting (COMAND) 278
Drive-dynamic function

(COMAND) 281

Multicontour adjustments

(COMAND) 278

Driving 406

Abroad 547
Hydroplaning 543
In winter 545
Instructions 406, 539
Problems 411
Safety systems 65
Through standing water 546
With DISTRONIC Plus* 458

Driving maneuver (COMAND) 233
Driving off 542

Driving safety systems

ABS 65
Adaptive Brake Lights

(CL 600, USA only) 67

BAS 67
BAS Plus 68
EBP 70
Electronic traction system 72
ESP® 70

Driving systems 437

ABC 461
Advanced Parking Guidance* 471
Cruise control 437
DISTRONIC Plus* 443
Driving safety systems 65
Park Assist* 467
Parktronic system* 463
Rear View Camera* 477
Vehicle level control (ABC) 462

Driving tips 424

Kickdown 424

DVD 112

Audio (COMAND) 112
Changer (COMAND) 116
Changer (Voice Control) 333
Ejecting (COMAND) 118

Index

Loading (COMAND) 116
Playback options (COMAND) 124
Selecting a medium (COMAND) 122
Selecting a track (COMAND) 122
Setting the audio format

(COMAND) 124

Video (COMAND) 128

Easy-entry/exit feature 373

COMAND menu 264

EBP 70
Electrical fuses see Fuses Electrical system, Technical Data 731
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP Electronic parking brake 412

Indicator lamp 31, 610
Messages in display 646
Warning lamp 31, 610

Electronic Stability Program see ESP® Electronic traction system 72
Emergency call system 522
Emergency calls, Tele Aid 523
Emergency engine shut-down 717
Emergency operation

(Limp-Home Mode) 433

Emergency operations

Locking the vehicle 684
Releasing from inside 504
Remote door lock 529
Remote door unlock 529
Unlocking the trunk 685
Unlocking the vehicle 684

Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emergency, In case of

Battery, Jump starting 707
First aid kit 681
Flat tire 696
Fuses 714
Roadside Assistance 16
Roadside Assistance (Tele Aid) 525
Towing the vehicle 710

Emission control 548
Emission control information label 723
Emission control system warranties 14
Engine

Belt layout 724
Cleaning 597
Compartment 553
Coolant 559, 735, 738
Malfunction indicator lamp 31, 612

Number 722, 723
Oil 557, 733, 736
Oils 554
Residual heat and ventilation 498
Starting 406
Technical data 725
Turning off 415

Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil 554
Adding 557
Additives 736
Checking level 554
Checking level (Dipstick) 557
Checking level (Instrument cluster

control system) 555

Consumption 554
Dipstick 557
Filler neck 557, 558
Messages in display 556, 670
Recommended engine oils and oil

filters 733

ESP® 70

Messages in display 641, 652
Warning lamp 31, 609, 614

749

Index

ETD 56

Safety guidelines 44

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