Owner's Manual
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... Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...26 Center console ...27 Upper part ...27 Lower part ...28 Overhead control panel ...29 Door control panel...30 Getting started...Unlocking ...Unlocking with the SmartKey ...Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off the engine...
... Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...26 Center console ...27 Upper part ...27 Lower part ...28 Overhead control panel ...29 Door control panel...30 Getting started...Unlocking ...Unlocking with the SmartKey ...Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off the engine...
Owner's Manual
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...Lighting ...Exterior lamp switch ...Combination switch ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting ...Courtesy lighting...Door entry lamps ...Trunk lighting ...Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature gauge ...Trip odometer ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator...Clock... 122 123 123 124 125 125 129 130 131 133 133 133 134 134 135 135 136 136 136 Contents Safety and Security ...Occupant safety...Air bags ...Seat belts ...Children in the vehicle...Blocking of rear side windows operation...Panic alarm ...Activating ...Deactivating ...Driving safety...
...Lighting ...Exterior lamp switch ...Combination switch ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting ...Courtesy lighting...Door entry lamps ...Trunk lighting ...Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature gauge ...Trip odometer ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator...Clock... 122 123 123 124 125 125 129 130 131 133 133 133 134 134 135 135 136 136 136 Contents Safety and Security ...Occupant safety...Air bags ...Seat belts ...Children in the vehicle...Blocking of rear side windows operation...Panic alarm ...Activating ...Deactivating ...Driving safety...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Heated steering wheel* (CL 500 and CL 600)...Telephone*...Tele Aid ...Garage door opener ...Infrared reflecting windshield... 228 228 229 229 230 230 231 235 237 238 239 240 241 249 256 Operation ...The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ...Driving instructions...Drive sensibly - save fuel...Drinking and driving ...Pedals ...Power assistance ...Brakes...Driving off ...Parking...Tires ...Hydroplaning...Tire traction...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad...Control and operation of 'radio transmitters ...Catalytic converter...
... ...Heated steering wheel* (CL 500 and CL 600)...Telephone*...Tele Aid ...Garage door opener ...Infrared reflecting windshield... 228 228 229 229 230 230 231 235 237 238 239 240 241 249 256 Operation ...The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ...Driving instructions...Drive sensibly - save fuel...Drinking and driving ...Pedals ...Power assistance ...Brakes...Driving off ...Parking...Tires ...Hydroplaning...Tire traction...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad...Control and operation of 'radio transmitters ...Catalytic converter...
Owner's Manual
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... with KEYLESS-GO* ...377 Replacing bulbs ...378 Bulbs...379 Replacing bulbs for front lamps ...381 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ...382 Replacing wiper blades ...384 Removing wiper blades...384 Installing wiper blades ...385 Flat tire...386 Preparing the vehicle ...386 Mounting the spare wheel ...386 Battery ...391 Disconnecting the battery ...392 Removing the battery ...392 Charging and reinstalling the battery ...392 Reconnecting the battery ...393 Jump starting...394 Towing the vehicle...396 Installing towing eye bolt ...398 Fuses...
... with KEYLESS-GO* ...377 Replacing bulbs ...378 Bulbs...379 Replacing bulbs for front lamps ...381 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ...382 Replacing wiper blades ...384 Removing wiper blades...384 Installing wiper blades ...385 Flat tire...386 Preparing the vehicle ...386 Mounting the spare wheel ...386 Battery ...391 Disconnecting the battery ...392 Removing the battery ...392 Charging and reinstalling the battery ...392 Reconnecting the battery ...393 Jump starting...394 Towing the vehicle...396 Installing towing eye bolt ...398 Fuses...
Owner's Manual
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... switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 2 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* 3 Instrument cluster 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Steering wheel gearshift control (CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG only) Page 53 54 129 212 205 208 24 26 175 Item 6 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicator for right front area 8 Overhead control panel 9 Glove box lock a Glove box lid release b Glove box c Center console d Starter switch e Horn Page Item f Steering wheel...
... switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 2 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* 3 Instrument cluster 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Steering wheel gearshift control (CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG only) Page 53 54 129 212 205 208 24 26 175 Item 6 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicator for right front area 8 Overhead control panel 9 Glove box lock a Glove box lid release b Glove box c Center console d Starter switch e Horn Page Item f Steering wheel...
Owner's Manual
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... down Switch on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. or Open the driver's door. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch or the SmartKey with access to lose control of arrow 2. For more information, see "Heated steering wheel* (CL 500 and CL 600)" ( page 239). 42 malfunction and indicator lamps) on the ignition ( page 34). Adjusting steering...
... down Switch on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. or Open the driver's door. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch or the SmartKey with access to lose control of arrow 2. For more information, see "Heated steering wheel* (CL 500 and CL 600)" ( page 239). 42 malfunction and indicator lamps) on the ignition ( page 34). Adjusting steering...
Owner's Manual
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.... Getting started Driving Windshield wipers The combination switch is dependent on wetness of windshield. Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is necessary to position I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed 54 After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor. Windshield wipers will operate in dry weather conditions, always operate the windshield wipers with windshield washer fluid 2 Switching on windshield wipers Switch on the ignition ( page...
.... Getting started Driving Windshield wipers The combination switch is dependent on wetness of windshield. Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is necessary to position I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed 54 After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor. Windshield wipers will operate in dry weather conditions, always operate the windshield wipers with windshield washer fluid 2 Switching on windshield wipers Switch on the ignition ( page...
Owner's Manual
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... lock up, a slight pulsation can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and functions as normal. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal. The ABS will prevent the wheels from acting on the ignition ( page 34). The BAS is running. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in emergency situations. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver...
... lock up, a slight pulsation can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and functions as normal. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal. The ABS will prevent the wheels from acting on the ignition ( page 34). The BAS is running. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in emergency situations. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver...
Owner's Manual
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...; warning lamp v in normal driving mode with the ESP® switched off . The ESP® is switched off . Safety and Security Driving safety systems When you switch off the ESP® the ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle the engine output is not limited, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. However, the ESP® will still brake a spinning wheel the...
...; warning lamp v in normal driving mode with the ESP® switched off . The ESP® is switched off . Safety and Security Driving safety systems When you switch off the ESP® the ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle the engine output is not limited, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. However, the ESP® will still brake a spinning wheel the...
Owner's Manual
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... inside, or if the passenger compartment needs to be immediately halted by releasing button e or by moving the tilt/sliding sunroof switch in the overhead control panel in a tunnel. The closing of the tilt/sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by releasing button e or by the closing of the windows can be quickly heated or cooled down. G Never operate...
... inside, or if the passenger compartment needs to be immediately halted by releasing button e or by moving the tilt/sliding sunroof switch in the overhead control panel in a tunnel. The closing of the tilt/sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by releasing button e or by the closing of the windows can be quickly heated or cooled down. G Never operate...
Owner's Manual
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... lock button (vehicles with the express-close the door window, the automatic reversal function will not operate. 197 The closing of the rear side windows can be immediately halted by the closing procedure. Controls in detail Power windows Power windows Opening and closing the power windows The side windows are on the driver's door. The closing of the door windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, if the switch...
... lock button (vehicles with the express-close the door window, the automatic reversal function will not operate. 197 The closing of the rear side windows can be immediately halted by the closing procedure. Controls in detail Power windows Power windows Opening and closing the power windows The side windows are on the driver's door. The closing of the door windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, if the switch...
Owner's Manual
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... from the starter switch, the door windows can also open or close when the air recirculation button , or the charcoal filter button e in the climate control panel ( page 185) is blocked by some obstruction including but not limited to arms, hands, fingers, etc., the automatic reversal will move upwards until you , and lock the vehicle. If you release the switch. Fully opening feature" ( page 200...
... from the starter switch, the door windows can also open or close when the air recirculation button , or the charcoal filter button e in the climate control panel ( page 185) is blocked by some obstruction including but not limited to arms, hands, fingers, etc., the automatic reversal will move upwards until you , and lock the vehicle. If you release the switch. Fully opening feature" ( page 200...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle's braking power. 208 Operation is not intended to operate the equipment. Warning! Any unauthorized modification to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that vehicle at all times to be attentive to traffic and road conditions and to make cruise control more effective and usable when traffic speeds vary. However, it , replace the need for active driving involvement. Its speed...
... vehicle's braking power. 208 Operation is not intended to operate the equipment. Warning! Any unauthorized modification to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that vehicle at all times to be attentive to traffic and road conditions and to make cruise control more effective and usable when traffic speeds vary. However, it , replace the need for active driving involvement. Its speed...
Owner's Manual
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... is covering a distance of the Tele Aid system may only be adjusted when using the s and t buttons on how to lower, press button ç or use the control system ( page 147). To carry out other telephone functions, use the volume knob on your vehicle is located above the interior rear view mirror. Bear in a system that the vehicle's battery is...
... is covering a distance of the Tele Aid system may only be adjusted when using the s and t buttons on how to lower, press button ç or use the control system ( page 147). To carry out other telephone functions, use the volume knob on your vehicle is located above the interior rear view mirror. Bear in a system that the vehicle's battery is...
Owner's Manual
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... Driving instructions High-performance brake system (CL 65 AMG only) The high-performance brake system is designed to operate under which you may produce a squeaking-type noise depending on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to use increased brake pedal pressure while braking. G Warning! This helps prevent overheating of the vehicle. brake force applied ambient conditions, e.g. Please be aware of driving until they provide optimum braking efficiency. Excessive high demand braking...
... Driving instructions High-performance brake system (CL 65 AMG only) The high-performance brake system is designed to operate under which you may produce a squeaking-type noise depending on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to use increased brake pedal pressure while braking. G Warning! This helps prevent overheating of the vehicle. brake force applied ambient conditions, e.g. Please be aware of driving until they provide optimum braking efficiency. Excessive high demand braking...
Owner's Manual
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... on the driver's door B-pillar. 309 Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that these items are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi), or kilopascal (kPa) or bars. DOT (Department of Transportation) A tire branding symbol which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to 1 bar. Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for air pressure. Bar Another metric...
... on the driver's door B-pillar. 309 Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that these items are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi), or kilopascal (kPa) or bars. DOT (Department of Transportation) A tire branding symbol which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to 1 bar. Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for air pressure. Bar Another metric...
Owner's Manual
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.... 428 Curb weight ( page 309) Distronic* A driving convenience cruise control system which helps the driver maintain a pre-selected speed: If there is used to call up to 20% braking power to uniquely identify each engine produced. DOT (Department of the oil at different temperatures. Cockpit All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the multifunction display. Control system The control system is no vehicle directly...
.... 428 Curb weight ( page 309) Distronic* A driving convenience cruise control system which helps the driver maintain a pre-selected speed: If there is used to call up to 20% braking power to uniquely identify each engine produced. DOT (Department of the oil at different temperatures. Cockpit All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the multifunction display. Control system The control system is no vehicle directly...
Owner's Manual
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...) Tire load rating ( page 311) Tire ply composition and material used ( page 311) Tire speed rating ( page 311) Traction ( page 311) Tread ( page 311) Treadwear indicators ( page 311) Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards ( page 311) Vehicle capacity weight ( page 311) Vehicle level control The ground clearance of ground clearance, for car phones, portable cell phones and audio systems (radio, CD, etc.). 432 Tightening torque Force times lever arm (e.g. Tele...
...) Tire load rating ( page 311) Tire ply composition and material used ( page 311) Tire speed rating ( page 311) Traction ( page 311) Tread ( page 311) Treadwear indicators ( page 311) Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards ( page 311) Vehicle capacity weight ( page 311) Vehicle level control The ground clearance of ground clearance, for car phones, portable cell phones and audio systems (radio, CD, etc.). 432 Tightening torque Force times lever arm (e.g. Tele...
Owner's Manual
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Index Hood 353 Instrument cluster 350 Lamp sensor 356 Lamps 354 License plate lamp 355 Low beam headlamps 356 Maintenance service indicator 315 Parking brake 345 Parking lamps 357 Power tilt/sliding sunroof 359 Reverse lamps 357 Seat belts 359 Selector lever 344 Side marker lamps 356 SmartKey 353 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 353 Tail lamps 357 Tele Aid 359 Telephone* 360 Tires 361 Trunk 360 Turn signal lamps...
Index Hood 353 Instrument cluster 350 Lamp sensor 356 Lamps 354 License plate lamp 355 Low beam headlamps 356 Maintenance service indicator 315 Parking brake 345 Parking lamps 357 Power tilt/sliding sunroof 359 Reverse lamps 357 Seat belts 359 Selector lever 344 Side marker lamps 356 SmartKey 353 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 353 Tail lamps 357 Tele Aid 359 Telephone* 360 Tires 361 Trunk 360 Turn signal lamps...
Owner's Manual
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... with KEYLESS-GO* Snow chains 314 Snow tires 313 Spare fuses 370 Spare wheel 386 Mounting 386 Speed settings Cruise control 207 Speedometer 25, 142 SRS 70, 432 Indicator lamp 25, 62, 335 Standing lamps 125 Replacing bulbs 379, 382, 383 Standing water, Driving through 266 Starter switch 23 Positions 34 Starting difficulties, Engine 50 Starting, Engine 48 Steering column 42 Steering wheel 42, 138 Cleaning 324 Electrical adjustment 42 Heated steering wheel* 239 Steering wheel gearshift control CL...
... with KEYLESS-GO* Snow chains 314 Snow tires 313 Spare fuses 370 Spare wheel 386 Mounting 386 Speed settings Cruise control 207 Speedometer 25, 142 SRS 70, 432 Indicator lamp 25, 62, 335 Standing lamps 125 Replacing bulbs 379, 382, 383 Standing water, Driving through 266 Starter switch 23 Positions 34 Starting difficulties, Engine 50 Starting, Engine 48 Steering column 42 Steering wheel 42, 138 Cleaning 324 Electrical adjustment 42 Heated steering wheel* 239 Steering wheel gearshift control CL...
