2009 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

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

Never touch the battery first. First touch the outside body of the vehicle in order to release any possible electrostatic charges. Do not rub the battery with rags or cloths. The battery could explode if touched due to electrostatic charge or due to spark formation.

! The battery is a Valve-Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) battery, also referred to as “fleece” battery. Such batteries do not require topping-up of the electrolyte level. VRLA batteries therefore do not have cell caps and the battery cover is non-removable. Do not attempt to open the battery as otherwise the battery will be damaged. Even though VRLA batteries do not require topping-up of the electrolyte level and cannot be opened to check the electrolyte level, the battery condition must be checked periodically by performing a battery conductance test. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery condition testing intervals. The factory-equipped VRLA battery is leak- proofed. Only use a battery as replacement that has the same security features and is

of identical size, voltage, and capacity as the factory-equipped battery.

! As with any other battery, have the

battery disconnect at a qualified workshop or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if you do not intend to operate your vehicle for an extended period of time to prevent battery discharge. You may also connect an accessory battery charge unit expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to maintain the battery charge. Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center for further information. The battery, the battery ventilation hose and the lateral plug must always be securely installed when the vehicle is in operation.

! Switch off the engine and switch off the

vehicle’s internal electrical functions before you disconnect or remove the battery’s terminal clamps. You could otherwise destroy electronic assemblies such as the generator.

Remove SmartKey from starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0) when you turn off the engine and no longer require any electrical consumers. The vehicle

then uses very little power and the battery is spared. If the battery is discharged, you must use the mechanical key to unlock the vehicle.

Charging the battery G Warning! Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may escape during charging and cause explosions that may result in paint damage, corrosion or personal injury. An accessory battery charge unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available, permitting the charging of the battery in its installed position. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information and availability. Charge battery in accordance with the separate instructions for the accessory battery charger. Have batteries charged at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you charge the

Practical hints

Battery

batteries yourself, follow the operating instructions for your charging device. Only use a battery charge unit with a maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V. X Charge battery in accordance with the

instructions of the battery charger manufacturer.

553

Practical hints

Jump starting Jump starting

G Warning! Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death. Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting. You might get injured. Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary. A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks away from battery, avoid improper connection of jumper cables, smoking, etc. Attempting to jump start a frozen battery can result in it exploding, causing personal injury. Read all instructions before proceeding.

! Do not tow-start the vehicle. You could

otherwise seriously damage the automatic transmission which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

554

! Avoid repeated and lengthy starting

attempts. Do not attempt to start the engine using a battery quick-charge unit. If the engine does not run after several unsuccessful starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Excessive unburned fuel generated by repeated failed starting attempts may damage the catalytic converter and may present a fire risk. Make sure the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. Make sure the cable clamps do not touch any other metal part while the other end is still attached to a battery.

If the battery is discharged, the engine can be started with jumper cables and the fully charged battery of another vehicle or an equivalent starter pack. Observe the following: RAccess to the battery is not possible on all vehicles. If you cannot access the battery

in your vehicle provide jump start power by an external battery or starter pack.

RJump starting should only be performed when the engine and catalytic converter are cold.

RDo not start the engine if the battery is

frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.

ROnly jump start from batteries with the

same voltage rating (12 V). Jump starting with a more powerful battery could damage the vehicle’s electrical system, which will not be covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

ROnly use jumper cables with sufficient

cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.

RAlways make sure the jumper cables are not on or near pulleys, fans or other parts that move when an engine is started or running.

RShould the battery be drained completely, let the donating power source charge the vehicle for several minutes before reattempting the starting process.

X Make sure the two vehicles do not touch. X Switch off all electrical consumers. X Engage the electronic parking brake.

X Make sure the automatic transmission is in

park position P. X Open the hood.

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

! Never invert the terminal connections! X Connect positive terminals 3 and 4 of the batteries with a jumper cable. Clamp the cable to positive terminal 3 of the charged battery first.

X Connect negative terminal 2 of charged

battery with a jumper cable and attach other end of the jumper cable with the

negative clamp 1 to a suitable ground point on the vehicle.

X Get into vehicle and start engine within

30 seconds.

If the starting attempt does not succeed: X Turn the SmartKey in starter switch to

position 0.

X Take out the SmartKey. X Turn off engine of donor vehicle, restart it

and let it run at idle speed for several minutes.

X Disconnect the jumper cable during this

time.

X Reconnect jumper cable as described

before.

X Restart engine. If the starting attempt is succeed: X While the engine is running, switch off

several electrical consumers such as the blower.

X Remove the jumper cables first from

negative clamp 1 from ground point and negative terminal 2, then from positive terminals 4 and 3.

X Have the battery checked at the nearest

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Practical hints

Towing the vehicle

Towing the vehicle Safety notes Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is preferable to other types of towing. ! To prevent damage during transport, do

not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts.

If circumstances do not permit the recommended towing methods, the vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground or front axle raised only so far as necessary to have the vehicle moved to a safe location where the recommended towing methods can be employed. ! Before towing the vehicle observe the

following instructions: RDo not tow-start the vehicle. You could

otherwise seriously damage the automatic transmission which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

RDo not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing with sling-type equipment over

555

Practical hints

Towing the vehicle

bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports.

RTowing of the vehicle should only be

done using the properly installed towing eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis, frame or suspension parts.

i If the battery is disconnected or

discharged Rthe SmartKey will not turn in the starter

switch

Rthe automatic transmission will remain in

park position P

RFor more information see

“Battery” (Y page 551) or “Jump starting” (Y page 554).

556

Installing towing eye bolt Depending on whether you are towing a vehicle or you are being towed, the towing eye bolt can be screwed into threaded holes which are located behind covers on each bumper. The towing eye bolt is supplied with the vehicle tool kit, located underneath the trunk floor (Y page 472). X Take the vehicle tool kit out of the trunk.

Removing cover in front bumper

X Press mark on cover 1 as indicated by the

arrow.

X Lift cover 1 off to reveal the threaded hole

for the towing eye bolt.

Removing cover in rear bumper G Warning! In order to avoid possible serious burns or injury, use extreme caution when removing the rear cover, because the rear exhaust pipe is extremely hot.

1 Cover

1 Cover

X Press mark on cover 1 as indicated by the

arrow.

X Lift cover 1 off to reveal the threaded hole

for the towing eye bolt.

Fixing towing eye bolt

Example illustration front bumper 1 Towing eye bolt X Take the towing eye bolt and the wheel

wrench from the vehicle tool kit.

X Screw towing eye bolt 1 clockwise into

threaded hole to its stop.

X Insert wheel wrench into towing eye and tighten towing eye bolt 1 by turning it clockwise.

Removing towing eye bolt X Loosen towing eye bolt 1

counterclockwise with wheel wrench.

X Unscrew towing eye bolt 1. X Reinstalling cover: Fit cover 1

(Y page 556) and snap it into place.

X Store the towing eye bolt and wheel wrench

back into the vehicle tool kit.

Towing with all wheels on the ground G Warning! If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow with a tow bar if: Rthe engine will not run Rthere is a malfunction in the brake

system

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

This is necessary to adequately control the towed vehicle. Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in starter switch position 2.

Practical hints

Towing the vehicle

G Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.

X Make sure the ignition is switched on. X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the

brake pedal and keep it pressed.

X Shift the automatic transmission into

neutral position N.

X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, release the electronic parking

brake.

X Switch on the hazard warning flasher

(Y page 320).

! Keep in mind that it is important to have

the ignition switched on. Removing the SmartKey from the starter switch or opening a front door with the ignition switched off will automatically shift the automatic transmission into park position P.

557

Practical hints

Fuses ! The vehicle may be towed only for

distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).

i To signal turns while being towed with the

hazard warning flasher in use you can activate the combination switch for the left or right turn signal in the usual manner – only the selected turn signal will operate. Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warning flasher will operate again.

Towing with front axle raised When towing the vehicle with the front axle raised, the wheels on the ground have to move freely. X Switch off the automatic central locking

X Switch on the hazard warning flasher

(Y page 218).

(Y page 320).

X Make sure the automatic transmission remains in neutral position N. Observe instructions, see “Remaining in neutral position N” (Y page 337). ! Vehicles without 4MATIC:

Because the ESP® operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off

558

(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 0 or 1) when the vehicle is being towed with one axle raised. Active braking action through the ESP® may otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

! Keep in mind that it is important for the SmartKey to be left in starter switch with the ignition switched off. As soon as the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch the automatic transmission will shift to park position P.

! The vehicle may be towed only for

distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).

Fuses Introduction The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to switch off malfunctioning power circuits. If a fuse is blown, the components and systems secured by that fuse will stop operating. G Warning! Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question and do not attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse. Using other than approved fuses or using repaired or bridged fuses may cause an overload leading to a fire, and/or cause damage to electrical components and/or systems. Have the cause determined and remedied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

! Switch off the vehicle’s internal electrical

functions when you are working on the fuses.

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

i In case of a blown fuse contact Roadside

Assistance or an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center.

If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the cause determined and rectified by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. A fuse chart is located in the trunk with the vehicle tool kit (Y page 472). The fuse chart explains the fuse allocation and fuse amperages.

Before replacing fuses X Engage the electronic parking brake. X Make sure the automatic transmission is in

park position P. The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on P.

X Switch off all electrical consumers. X Turn off the engine.

Fuse box in passenger compartment ! Do not use sharp objects such as a

screwdriver to open the fuse box cover in the dashboard. You could damage the fuse box cover or the dashboard.

Fuse box on driver’s side 1 Fuse box cover

Practical hints

Fuses

Fuse box on passenger side 1 Fuse box cover X Open the respective door. X Using your hands, pull cover 1 in direction

of arrow and remove it.

X Closing: Hook cover 1 into the opening at

the front.

! The fuse box cover must be properly

positioned as described to prevent moisture or dirt from entering the fuse box and possibly impairing fuse operation.

559

Practical hints

Fuses Fuse box in the rear passenger compartment

1 Cover X Opening: Swing down center armrest. X Open cover behind center armrest. X Pull cover 1 forward in direction of arrow. X Closing: Press cover 1 backward and

engage.

! Make sure the seal in the cover is not

damaged during opening or closing.

Fuse box in engine compartment The fuse boxes are located in the engine compartment on the driver’s and passenger side. X Open the hood.

X Installing cover: Attach fuse box cover

2.

X Attach bracket 3. X Tighten screws 1 with crank. ! The fuse box cover must be installed

properly to prevent moisture and/or dirt from entering the fuse box and possibly impairing fuse operation.

Fuse box on driver’s side 1 4 screws 2 Fuse box cover 3 Bracket X CL 63 AMG: Remove the control box above

the fuse box.

X Removing cover: Take the crank from the

Operator’s Manual pouch.

Example illustration fuse box on passenger side 1 Retaining lugs 2 Fuse box cover X Removing cover: Press retaining lugs 1. X Remove fuse box cover 2. X Installing cover: Attach fuse box cover

2.

X Press fuse box cover 2 down.

X Loosen screws 1 with crank. X Remove bracket 3. X Remove fuse box cover 2.

560

! The fuse box cover must be installed

properly to prevent moisture and/or dirt from entering the fuse box and possibly impairing fuse operation.

X Close the hood after checking or replacing

fuses.

Emergency engine shutdown If the engine cannot be turned off as described (Y page 334), you may use the following emergency procedure. X Take the fuse chart from the vehicle tool kit

(Y page 472).

X Find row “Emergency engine shutdown” in

the fuse chart table to identify the fuses that have to removed as well as their locations.

X Remove the respective fuses.

Practical hints

Fuses

561

562

Technical data

Vehicle equipment ............................ 564
Parts service ..................................... 564
Warranty coverage ........................... 564
Identification labels .......................... 565
Engine ................................................ 567
Rims and tires ................................... 569
Electrical system .............................. 574
Main dimensions ............................... 575
Weights .............................................. 576
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ....... 577

563

Technical data

Warranty coverage Vehicle equipment

i This Operator’s Manual describes all

features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual.

564

Parts service

Warranty coverage

All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts required for maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service. More than 300 000 different parts for Mercedes-Benz models are available. Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts are subjected to stringent quality inspections. Each part has been specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts should be installed. ! Do not use non-genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and accessories not authorized by Mercedes-Benz. Doing so could damage the vehicle, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Also, it could compromise the vehicle’s durability or safety.

Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties: RNew Car Limited Warranty REmission System Warranty REmission Performance Warranty RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine,

Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty

RState Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon

Laws)

Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties, copies of which are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information booklet, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.

Identification labels

Technical data

Identification labels

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

1 Certification label (on driver’s door

B-pillar)

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found in the following locations: Ron the certification label Rembossed underneath a cover behind the

rear center armrest (Y page 566)

Ron the lower edge of the windshield

(Y page 566)

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

565

Technical data

Identification labels i Data shown on certification label are for illustration purposes only. These data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illustration. Refer to certification label on vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle.

Rear center armrest 4 VIN X Fold down the rear center armrest. The VIN is embossed underneath a cover behind the rear center armrest. X Open the cover.

VIN 4 is now visible.

566

All models except AMG vehicles 5 Engine number (engraved on engine) 6 VIN (on lower edge of windshield) 7 Emission control information label, includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards

AMG vehicles 5 Engine number (engraved on engine) 6 VIN (on lower edge of windshield) 7 Emission control information label, includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards

i When ordering parts, please specify

vehicle identification and engine number.

Technical data

Engine

Engine

Model Engine Mode of operation No. of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. to SAE J 1349
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349

Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt

CL 550 4MATIC (216.386)10
273
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 3.86 in (98.00 mm) 3.56 in (90.50 mm) 333.3 cu in (5 461 cm3) 10.7:1
382 hp/6 000 rpm (285 kW/6 000 rpm)11
391 lb-ft/2 800 rpm - 4 800 rpm (530 Nm/2 800 rpm - 4 800 rpm) 6 500 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
2 404 mm

CL 600 (216.376)10
275
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 12
3.23 in (82.00 mm) 3.43 in (87.00 mm) 336.4 cu in (5 513 cm3) 9:1
510 hp/5 000 rpm (380 kW/5 000 rpm)11
612 lb-ft/1 800 rpm - 3 500 rpm (830 Nm/1 800 rpm - 3 500 rpm) 5 950 rpm 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
2 370 mm

10 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. 11 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.

567

Technical data

Engine Model Engine Mode of operation No. of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. to SAE J 1349

CL 63 AMG (216.377)12
156
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4.02 in (102.20 mm) 3.72 in (94.60 mm) 378.8 cu in (6 208 cm3) 11.3:1
518 hp/6 800 rpm (386 kW/6 800 rpm)13

Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349

465 lb-ft/5 200 rpm (630 Nm/5 200 rpm)

Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt

7 200 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
2 360 mm

CL 65 AMG (216.379)12
275
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 12
3.25 in (82.60 mm) 3.66 in (93.00 mm) 364.9 cu in (5 980 cm3) 9:1
603 hp/4 800 rpm - 5 100 rpm (450 kW/4 800 rpm - 5 100 rpm)13
738 lb-ft/2 000 rpm - 4 000 rpm (1 000 Nm/2 000 rpm - 4 000 rpm) 5 950 rpm 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
2 370 mm

12 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. 13 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating. 568

Rims and tires Notes ! 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 the ABS or the 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: RMO = Mercedes-Benz Original

equipment tires

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

! Using tires other than those approved by

Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects, such as Rpoor handling characteristics Rincreased noise Rincreased fuel consumption Moreover, tires and rims not approved by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit

dimensional 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 placard with the recommended tire inflation pressures is located on the driver’s door B-pillar. Some vehicles may have supplemental tire inflation pressure information for driving at high speeds or for vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition. If such information is provided, it can be found on the placard located on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly and should only be adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance recommendation included with the vehicle.

For information on recommended tire inflation pressure and supplemental tire inflation pressure information for special driving situations, see (Y page 435). i The following pages also list the approved wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehicles with winter tires. Winter tires are

Technical data

Rims and tires

not available as standard or optional factory equipment, but can be purchased from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Equipping your vehicle with winter tires approved for your vehicle model may require the purchase of two or four wheel rims of the recommended size for use with these winter tires. This depends on vehicle model and the standard or optional factory- equipped wheel rim/tire configuration on your vehicle. For more information contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

569

Technical data

Rims and tires Same size tires Model

CL 550 4MATIC

Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All-season tires14,15
Winter tires14,15,16

8.5 J x 18 H2
1.69 in (43 mm) 255/45 R18 99H M+S 255/45 R18 99V M+S.

CL 600
CL 550 4MATIC (Sport Package) CL 600 (Sport Package) 8.5 J x 18 H2
1.69 in (43 mm) — 255/45 R18 99V M+S.

14 Radial-ply tires. 15 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 16 Not available as factory equipment. 570

Technical data

Rims and tires

Model

CL 550 4MATIC (AMG Sport Package)

Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Winter tires17,18,19

8.5 J x 18 H2
1.69 in (43 mm) 255/45 R18 99V M+S.

AMG rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset All-season tires17
Winter tires17,18,19

1.69 in (43 mm) 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S —

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

8.5 J x 19 H2
1.69 in (43 mm) — 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S.

17 Radial-ply tires. 18 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 19 Not available as factory equipment.

571

Technical data

Rims and tires Mixed size tires

Model

CL 600

CL 600

1.69 in (43 mm) 255/45 R18 99H M+S 255/40 R19 100V XL

Front axle

Rear axle

Rims (light alloy) AMG rims (light alloy) — Wheel offset All-season tires20

Rims (light alloy) AMG rims (light alloy) — Wheel offset All-season tires20,21

8.5 J x 18 H2

9.5 J x 18 H2

1.69 in (43 mm) 275/45 R18 103H M+S

8.5 J x 19 H2
— 1.69 in (43 mm)

(Extra Load) M+S 9.5 J x 19 H2
— 1.69 in (43 mm) 275/40 R19 101V M+S

CL 63 AMG CL 63 AMG (Performance Package) CL 65 AMG — 8.5 J x 20 H2
1.69 in (43 mm) 255/35 ZR20 XL (Extra Load)

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

20 Radial-ply tires. 21 Must not be used with snow chains. 572

Technical data

Rims and tires

Spare wheel

! Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare

wheel rim. If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim.

i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the spare wheel differs from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires. Model Rim Wheel offset Minispare tire22
Recommended tire inflation pressure

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

22 Must not be used with snow chains.

573

Technical data

Electrical system Electrical system

CL 550 4MATIC 14 V/220 A 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/35 Ah

CL 600
14 V/220 A 12 V/2.0 kW 12 V/35 Ah

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

CL 65 AMG 14 V/220 A 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/35 Ah

12 V/95 Ah

12 V/95 Ah

12 V/95 Ah

12 V/95 Ah

Type

Electrode gap Tightening torque

NGK PLKR 7A Bosch Y 7 MPP33
0.031 in (0.8 mm) 15 lb-ft - 18 lb-ft (20 Nm - 25 Nm)

NGK IFR 6Q-G

NGK ILZKAR 7A10

NGK IFR 6Q-G

0.028 in (0.7 mm) 15 lb-ft - 22 lb-ft (20 Nm - 30 Nm)

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

0.028 in (0.7 mm) 15 lb-ft - 22 lb-ft (20 Nm - 30 Nm)

Model Alternator Starter motor Starter battery Battery for electrical consumers Spark plugs

574

Technical data

Main dimensions

Main dimensions

Model

CL 550 4MATIC CL 600
Overall vehicle length 199.7 in (5 071 mm) Overall vehicle width, exterior rear view mirrors folded out 84.2 in (2 139 mm) Overall vehicle height (vehicles with 18 in rims) 58.5 in (1 485 mm) Overall vehicle height (vehicles with 19 in rims) — Overall vehicle height (vehicles with 20 in rims) — Wheelbase 116.3 in (2 955 mm) Track, front 63.0 in (1 601 mm) Track, rear 63.3 in (1 607 mm) Turning circle 38.1 ft (11.6 m)

CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG 200.4 in (5 090 mm) 84.2 in (2 139 mm) — 56.1 in (1 426 mm) 56.2 in (1 428 mm) 116.3 in (2 955 mm) 63.0 in (1 601 mm) 63.3 in (1 607 mm) 38.1 ft (11.6 m)

575

All models max. 220 lb (100 kg)

Technical data

Weights Weights

Model Trunk load

576

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes- Benz.

For information on tested and approved products, contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). G Warning! Comply with all valid regulations with respect to handling, storing, and disposing of service fluids. Otherwise you could endanger persons or the environment. Keep service fluids out of the reach of children.

Engine with oil filter

Automatic transmission

23 Engine with oil cooler. 24 Automatic transmission with oil cooler.

Model CL 550 4MATIC CL 600
CL 65 AMG CL 63 AMG23
CL 550 4MATIC CL 600
CL 63 AMG24
CL 65 AMG

Capacity 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) 9.5 US qt (9.0 l)

9.9 US qt (9.35 l) 10.4 US qt (9.8 l) 8.1 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

577

Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Rear axle

Hydraulic system for active body control (ABC) Power steering

Brake system Cooling system

Low temperature cooling system CL 600
Fuel tank, including a reserve of

578

Model CL 550 4MATIC CL 600
CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG All models except 4MATIC

CL 550 4MATIC CL 63 AMG CL 600
CL 65 AMG

Capacity 1.9 US qt (1.8 l) 1.7 US qt (1.6 l) 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) 1.7 US qt (1.6 l) 4.2 US qt (4.0 l)

1.1 US qt (1.0 l)

1.3 US qt (1.2 l)

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

Fuchs Titan EG 5010 D

MB ABC Fluid

MB Power Steering Fluid (Chevron Texaco PSF 9109)

MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)

CL 550 4MATIC CL 600
CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG

0.63 US qt (0.6 l) approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze approx. 15.9 US qt (15.0 l) approx. 11.3 US qt (10.7 l) approx. 14.7 US qt (13.9 l) approx. 2.8 US qt (2.6 l) 23.8 US gal (90.0 l) All models except AMG vehicles 2.9 US gal (11.0 l) 3.7 US gal (14.0 l) AMG vehicles

MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Premium unleaded gasoline (Minimum Posted Octane 91
[Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON])

Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. R134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R 12) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate25 (Y page 583) Washer fluid mixing ratio (Y page 583)

Model

CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG

Engine type 156
275

MB sheet number 229.526
229.5

i MB sheet numbers are printed on the

outside of oil containers.

Model

Air conditioning system

Washer system and headlamp cleaning system

Capacity —

6.9 US qt (6.5 l)

Approved engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability for our service intervals. Therefore, only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System. For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). ! Using engine oils and oil filters of a

specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System, or changing 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 Limited Warranty. Please follow Maintenance System recommendations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL. Use the table below to determine the MB sheet number. Model

Engine type 273
275

MB sheet number 229.5
229.5

CL 550 4MATIC CL 600

25 Mixed with water or commercially available premixed washer solvent/antifreeze.

579

Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Viscosity grades for engine oils Using the chart below, select oil viscosity according to the lowest air temperature expected before the next oil change.

Engine oil additives ! Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may damage the engine. Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes- Benz Limited Warranty.

Air conditioning refrigerant R134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil are used in the air conditioning system. ! Never use R 12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the system will occur.

Brake fluid G 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 conditions, this moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbles in the system, thus reducing the system’s efficiency. Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance Booklet for replacement interval. Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Any authorized Mercedes-

Benz Center will provide you with additional information.

Premium unleaded gasoline G Warning! Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury. Never allow sparks, flames or smoking materials near gasoline! Turn off the engine before refueling. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing contact. Extinguish all smoking materials. Direct skin contact with fuels and the inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging your health.

! To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded gasoline is not available and low octane gasoline is used, follow these precautions: RHave the fuel tank only partially filled

with unleaded regular gasoline and fill up

26 Restriction: Only SAE 0W-40/SAE 5W-40 engine oils may be used. 580

with premium unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.

RAvoid full throttle driving and abrupt

acceleration.

RDo not exceed an engine speed of

3 000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two persons and no luggage.

RDo not exceed 2/3 of maximum

accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain.

Fuel requirements Only use premium unleaded gasoline. 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. Reformulated gasolines (RFG) and/or unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, TAME, ETBE, 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 cosolvents. 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.

Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build-up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up of carbon deposits. 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 engine performance problems such as: RWarm-up hesitation RUnstable idle RKnocking/pinging

Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

RMisfire RPower loss In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasoline which contains these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only) for a listing of approved 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 additives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles are not covered by the Mercedes- Benz Limited Warranty or by any pre-owned or Extended Limited warranties.

581

Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides: RCorrosion protection RFreeze protection RBoiling protection (by increasing the boiling

point)

The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately -35‡ (-37†) and corrosion 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 Limited Warranty.

If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -35‡ (-37†), the boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266‡ (130†). The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase boil-over protection. Refer to the Maintenance Booklet for replacement interval. Coolant system design and coolant used determine the replacement interval. The 582

replacement interval published in the Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solution 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, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 50% anticorrosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze protection to approximately -35‡ [-37†]). If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection to approximately -49‡ [-45†]), the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability 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). Please make sure the mixture is in accordance with label instructions.

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, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum parts. Failure to use such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly 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.

Cooling system

Low temperature cooling system

Washer system and headlamp cleaning system G Warning! Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. 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.

Model

CL 550 4MATIC CL 600
CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG CL 600

Approximate freeze protection -35‡ (-37†) 6.3 US qt (6.0 l) 7.9 US qt (7.5 l) 5.7 US qt (5.4 l) 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) 1.4 US qt (1.3 l)

-49‡ (-45†) 7.0 US qt (6.6 l) 8.8 US qt (8.3 l) 6.2 US qt (5.9 l) 8.1 US qt (7.7 l) 1.5 US qt (1.4 l)

X Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate

“MB SummerFit”.

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

X Mix with water for temperatures above

freezing point.

X Mix with commercially available premixed

washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point.

Washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point: 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: 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts solvent

583

584

Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing. Press time May 26, 2008
GSP/OIS Printed in U. S. A.

Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes- Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly. 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. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle. For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com (USA only) or www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only). G Warning! To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury. If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment.

É2165843681%ËÍ 2165843681

Order no. 6515 2274 13 Part no. 216 584 36 81 Edition A 2009

CL Operator’s Manual

X

Y page YY

This symbol points to instructions for you to follow. A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks a warning or procedure which is continued on the next page.

Display Text in displays, such as the control

system, are printed in the type shown here.

Symbols Trademarks®: RBluetooth® is a registered trademark of

Bluetooth SIG Inc.

RESP® and PRE-SAFE® are registered

trademarks of Daimler.

RHomeLink® is a registered trademark of

Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. RLOGIC7® is a registered trademark of

Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

RSIRIUS and related marks are trademarks

of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.

The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: G Warning! Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.

! Highlights hazards that may result in

damage to your vehicle.

i Helpful hints or further information you

may find useful.

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time: RPlease read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

RPlease follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.

RPlease pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants.

We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Daimler Company

Contents

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Safety and security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Control systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Controls in detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419

Practical hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563

1, 2, 3 ... 4-ETS

4MATIC

see ETS/4-ETS

see All-wheel drive (4MATIC) 911 emergency call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

ABC (Active Body Control) . . . . . . . . 364

Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505
ABS (Antilock Brake System) . . . . . . . 65
Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528
Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491, 499
Accessory weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Air bag deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) . . . . . . . 406

Active Bi-Xenon headlamps

see Headlamps

Active Body Control

see ABC Adaptive Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Adaptive Brake Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Adaptive Damping System

see ADS

Index

Additives

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 580
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581
Address book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Address change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) . . . 363
Advanced Parking Guidance . . . . . . 373
Canceling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Detecting a parking space . . . . . . . 374
Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375

Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438

Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488, 524
Air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Emergency call upon deployment . 406
Front, driver and passenger . . . . . . . 46
Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 538
Knee bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Side impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Window curtain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Air conditioning refrigerant and lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 580
Air distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
AIRMATIC

ADS (Adaptive Damping System) . . 363
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506
Vehicle level control . . . . . . . . . . . . 363

Air pressure

see Tire inflation pressure Air pressure (tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Air recirculation mode . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Air volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Alarm system

see Anti-theft systems

Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472, 549
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) . . . . . . . . . 366
Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574

Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487, 516
AMG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Anticorrosion/antifreeze . . . . . . . . . 582
Antilock Brake System

see ABS Anti-theft systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . 75
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Index

Aquaplaning

see Hydroplaning Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Aspect ratio (tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Assistance menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors . . . 312
Automatic central locking . . . . . . . . 295
Automatic headlamp mode . . . . . . . 317
Automatic interior lighting control . 321
Automatic shift program . . . . . . . . . 340
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . 335
Automatic shift program . . . . . . . . 340
Emergency operation (limp-home mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Gear range indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Gear ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Gear selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Gearshifting malfunctions (limp- home mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Hill start assist system . . . . . . . . . . 349
Kickdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Kickdown (manual shift program) . 344
Manual shift program . . . . . . . . . . . 342
One-touch gearshifting . . . . . . . . . 341
Program mode indicator . . . . . . . . 341
Program mode selector switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341, 343
Shifting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Steering wheel gearshift control . . 342

Transmission position indicator . . . 338
Transmission positions . . . . . . . . . 338

AUX

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Axle oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578

Backrest

Backup lamps

see Seats

Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Bar (air pressure unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
BAS (Brake Assist System) . . . . . . . . . 66
Batteries, SmartKey

Checking condition . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541

Battery, Vehicle

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554
Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487, 516
Bead (tire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Beverage holders

see Cup holders

Blind Spot Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382

Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484
Bluetooth® settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Brake fluid

Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490

Brake lamps

Cleaning lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464
High-mounted brake lamp . . . . . . . 543
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543

Brake pads

Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 498
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455
High-performance brake system . . 457
Break-in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Bulbs

see Replacing bulbs

CAC (Customer Assistance Center) . . 23
California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for . . . . . . . 20
Calls (phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Can holders

see Cup holders

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577

Carpets, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468
CD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Central locking

Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Locking/unlocking from inside . . . 295
Central locking/unlocking switch . . 295
Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
Children in the vehicle

Air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Blocking of rear side window operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type . . 62
Indicator lamp, front passenger front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Infant and child restraint systems . . 59
Occupant Classification System (OCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Tether anchorage points . . . . . . . . . 62
Top tether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Child safety

see Children in the vehicle

Child seat anchors – LATCH-type

see Children in the vehicle

Chrome-plated exhaust tip, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Climate control system

Air conditioning, cooling . . . . . . . . 388
Air conditioning refrigerant . . . . . . 580

Index

Air distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Air recirculation mode . . . . . . . . . . 392
Air volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Deactivating system . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Front defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Maximum cooling MAX COOL . . . . 391
Residual engine heat (REST) . . . . . 392
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cold tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . 449
Collapsible wheel chock . . . . . . . . . . 472
COMAND

Address book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Audio CD/audio DVD/MP3/ PCMCIA card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
FM/AM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Phone book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Satellite radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Switching on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Vehicle settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

Video DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Voice Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Combination switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Controller (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . 232
Control system menus . . . . . . . . . . . 234
AMG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Coolant

Anticorrosion/antifreeze . . . . . . . . 582
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
Checking level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513, 514, 515
Temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Last stored speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Resume function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) . . 23

Index

Dashboard

see Instrument cluster Data recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Daytime running lamp mode . . . . . . 318
Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

Deep water

see Standing water Defogging (windshield) . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Defroster

Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391

Department of Transportation

see DOT

Difficulties

While driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
With starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330

Digital speedometer

Additional speedometer . . . . . . . . . 247
Dimensions (vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575
Direction of rotation (tires) . . . . . . . 431
Displays

DISTRONIC Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Maintenance service indicator . . . . 460
Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476

Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Vehicle status message memory . . 245
Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
DISTRONIC Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Cleaning system sensors . . . . . . . . 465
Displaying the distance graphic . . . 353
Displays in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Driving hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482