Owner's Manual
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... controls Instruments and controls ...18 Door control panel ...20 Overhead control panel ...21 Dashboard ...22 Center console ...24 Operation Vehicle keys ...28 Start lock-out ...32 General notes on the central locking system ...33 Central locking system ...34 Radio frequency and infrared remote control ...34 KEYLESS-GO ...38 Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside ...45 Panic button ...47 Mechanical keys ...47 Doors ...48 Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid ...50 Central locking switch...
... controls Instruments and controls ...18 Door control panel ...20 Overhead control panel ...21 Dashboard ...22 Center console ...24 Operation Vehicle keys ...28 Start lock-out ...32 General notes on the central locking system ...33 Central locking system ...34 Radio frequency and infrared remote control ...34 KEYLESS-GO ...38 Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside ...45 Panic button ...47 Mechanical keys ...47 Doors ...48 Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid ...50 Central locking switch...
Owner's Manual
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... setting ...168 Special settings ...169 Air recirculation ...171 Activated charcoal filter ...172 Economy mode ...173 Residual engine heat utilization ...174 Switching the automatic climate control on and off ...175 Front center console storage compartment ventilation ...175 Rear window defroster ...176 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets ...177 Power windows ...178 Sliding/pop-up roof ...181 Interior lighting ...184 Rear window sunshade ...186 Sun visors ...187 Vanity mirrors ...187 Interior ...188 Storage compartments and armrests...
... setting ...168 Special settings ...169 Air recirculation ...171 Activated charcoal filter ...172 Economy mode ...173 Residual engine heat utilization ...174 Switching the automatic climate control on and off ...175 Front center console storage compartment ventilation ...175 Rear window defroster ...176 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets ...177 Power windows ...178 Sliding/pop-up roof ...181 Interior lighting ...184 Rear window sunshade ...186 Sun visors ...187 Vanity mirrors ...187 Interior ...188 Storage compartments and armrests...
Owner's Manual
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... of radio transmitters ...208 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ...209 Maintenance ...209 Tele Aid ...210 Catalytic converter ...220 Emission control ...221 Starter switch ...222 Starter switch - KEYLESS-GO ...224 Starting and turning off the engine ...227 Automatic transmission ...229 Parking brake ...238 Driving instructions ...239 Drive sensibly - save fuel ...239 Drinking and driving ...239 Pedals ...240 Power assistance ...240 Brakes ...240 Driving off ...241 Parking ...242 Tires ...243 Snow chains ...245 Winter driving instructions ...246 Deep water ...248 Passenger compartment...
... of radio transmitters ...208 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ...209 Maintenance ...209 Tele Aid ...210 Catalytic converter ...220 Emission control ...221 Starter switch ...222 Starter switch - KEYLESS-GO ...224 Starting and turning off the engine ...227 Automatic transmission ...229 Parking brake ...238 Driving instructions ...239 Drive sensibly - save fuel ...239 Drinking and driving ...239 Pedals ...240 Power assistance ...240 Brakes ...240 Driving off ...241 Parking ...242 Tires ...243 Snow chains ...245 Winter driving instructions ...246 Deep water ...248 Passenger compartment...
Owner's Manual
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... COOLANT (coolant level) ...304 COOLANT (coolant temperature) ...305 LIGHTING SYSTEM ...306 LIGHT SENSOR ...308 SEAT BELT SYSTEM ...308 TELEPHONE - FUNCTION ...309 CRUISE CONTROL ...309 ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC) ...310 TIRE PRESSURE ...312 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...314 SEAT BACKREST ...315 KEY ...316 DOOR ...316 HOOD ...317 TELE AID ...317 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...318 WASHER FLUID ...319 LIGHT SENSOR ...320 DISTRONIC (DTR) ...321 Practical hints First aid kit ...324 Fuses ...325 Shelf below rear window ...327 Hood ...328 Checking engine oil level ...331 Automatic transmission fluid level...
... COOLANT (coolant level) ...304 COOLANT (coolant temperature) ...305 LIGHTING SYSTEM ...306 LIGHT SENSOR ...308 SEAT BELT SYSTEM ...308 TELEPHONE - FUNCTION ...309 CRUISE CONTROL ...309 ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC) ...310 TIRE PRESSURE ...312 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...314 SEAT BACKREST ...315 KEY ...316 DOOR ...316 HOOD ...317 TELE AID ...317 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...318 WASHER FLUID ...319 LIGHT SENSOR ...320 DISTRONIC (DTR) ...321 Practical hints First aid kit ...324 Fuses ...325 Shelf below rear window ...327 Hood ...328 Checking engine oil level ...331 Automatic transmission fluid level...
Owner's Manual
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... starting ...349 Towing the vehicle ...351 Exterior lamps ...354 Headlamp assembly ...355 Taillamp assemblies ...358 Standby bulb function ...361 Changing batteries in the electronic main key ...363 Synchronizing remote control ...365 Changing batteries in the KEYLESS-GO-card ...366 Emergency engine shut-down ...368 Fuel filler flap, manual release ...368 Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ...369 Replacing wiper blades ...370 Trunk lamp ...371 Roof rack ...372 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle ...374 Power...
... starting ...349 Towing the vehicle ...351 Exterior lamps ...354 Headlamp assembly ...355 Taillamp assemblies ...358 Standby bulb function ...361 Changing batteries in the electronic main key ...363 Synchronizing remote control ...365 Changing batteries in the KEYLESS-GO-card ...366 Emergency engine shut-down ...368 Fuel filler flap, manual release ...368 Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ...369 Replacing wiper blades ...370 Trunk lamp ...371 Roof rack ...372 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle ...374 Power...
Owner's Manual
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... controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 20 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Door control panel 1 Door handle, pull to open, see page 48 2 Memory function (for storing seat, steering wheel, rear view mirror and exterior mirror settings), see page 111 5 2 3 4 3 Seat heater, see page 76 Seat ventilation, see page 79 4 Front seat adjustment, see page 67 5 Exterior mirror adjustment, see page 107 Exterior mirrors, electrically folding, see page 109 6 Power windows, see page 178 7 Switch for rear door window...
... controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 20 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Door control panel 1 Door handle, pull to open, see page 48 2 Memory function (for storing seat, steering wheel, rear view mirror and exterior mirror settings), see page 111 5 2 3 4 3 Seat heater, see page 76 Seat ventilation, see page 79 4 Front seat adjustment, see page 67 5 Exterior mirror adjustment, see page 107 Exterior mirrors, electrically folding, see page 109 6 Power windows, see page 178 7 Switch for rear door window...
Owner's Manual
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... Airbags ...92 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ...100 Infant and child restraint systems ...102 Steering wheel adjustment ...105 Rear view mirrors ...106 Rear view mirror, automatic antiglare ...106 Memory function ...111 Instrument cluster ...114 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ...120 Trip and main odometer, FSS, tire inflation pressure monitor and engine oil level indicator ...124 Audio systems ...125 Radio ...125 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 26 Practical hints Car...
... Airbags ...92 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ...100 Infant and child restraint systems ...102 Steering wheel adjustment ...105 Rear view mirrors ...106 Rear view mirror, automatic antiglare ...106 Memory function ...111 Instrument cluster ...114 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ...120 Trip and main odometer, FSS, tire inflation pressure monitor and engine oil level indicator ...124 Audio systems ...125 Radio ...125 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 26 Practical hints Car...
Owner's Manual
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... electronic key from the starter switch activates the start lock-out, if a valid KEYLESS-GOcard is not operational. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 32 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Central locking system Start lock-out Important! Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FORMERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in the starter switch deactivates the start lock-out. Starting the engine with the start-/stop...
... electronic key from the starter switch activates the start lock-out, if a valid KEYLESS-GOcard is not operational. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 32 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Central locking system Start lock-out Important! Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FORMERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in the starter switch deactivates the start lock-out. Starting the engine with the start-/stop...
Owner's Manual
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... same time or if the battery charge is low. The seat heaters switch back on with the electronic key in operation, the seat heater consumes a large amount of the indicator lamps is distracting to use the seat heater longer than necessary. If the blinking of electrical power. Instruments and controls Seats Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 76 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Seat heater The seat heaters can be switched on again automatically...
... same time or if the battery charge is low. The seat heaters switch back on with the electronic key in operation, the seat heater consumes a large amount of the indicator lamps is distracting to use the seat heater longer than necessary. If the blinking of electrical power. Instruments and controls Seats Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 76 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Seat heater The seat heaters can be switched on again automatically...
Owner's Manual
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... not parked on level ground, with engine not at operational temperature approx. 5 minutes. Turn the electronic key in position 2 if the "ENGINE OIL LEVEL - SWITCH ON IGNITION" message appears. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Engine oil level indicator Engine oil level indicator 154 • with engine at normal operational temperature. To call up to position 2. The message "PERF. ON TIME" (perform service [engine oil level...
... not parked on level ground, with engine not at operational temperature approx. 5 minutes. Turn the electronic key in position 2 if the "ENGINE OIL LEVEL - SWITCH ON IGNITION" message appears. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Engine oil level indicator Engine oil level indicator 154 • with engine at normal operational temperature. To call up to position 2. The message "PERF. ON TIME" (perform service [engine oil level...
Owner's Manual
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... happens, the indicator lamp inside the switch starts blinking. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Automatic climate control Rear window defroster Turn the electronic key in starter switch to a minimum, turn itself back on the outside temperature and vehicle speed. The defroster is automatically turned off the defroster as soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the defroster automatically turns itself off. The indicator lamp...
... happens, the indicator lamp inside the switch starts blinking. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Automatic climate control Rear window defroster Turn the electronic key in starter switch to a minimum, turn itself back on the outside temperature and vehicle speed. The defroster is automatically turned off the defroster as soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the defroster automatically turns itself off. The indicator lamp...
Owner's Manual
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... Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 210 Tele Aid Important! The message "TELE AID - VISIT WORKSHOP" appears for approx. 10 seconds in starter switch to position 2 (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: operating position, see page 224) and the message "TELE AID - NOT ACTIVATED" will have any questions regarding activation, please call mail. The speaker...
... Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 210 Tele Aid Important! The message "TELE AID - VISIT WORKSHOP" appears for approx. 10 seconds in starter switch to position 2 (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: operating position, see page 224) and the message "TELE AID - NOT ACTIVATED" will have any questions regarding activation, please call mail. The speaker...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle starts out in the usual manner, will be no upshift when releasing the accelerator pedal quickly, e.g. using the engine's braking power during performance driving. Accelerator Operation: Fast on = depressing the accelerator pedal quickly (not into a lower gear. The program mode currently selected is provided with a selector switch (1) for all regular driving. The transmission is indicated in the gear range indicator display. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster...
... vehicle starts out in the usual manner, will be no upshift when releasing the accelerator pedal quickly, e.g. using the engine's braking power during performance driving. Accelerator Operation: Fast on = depressing the accelerator pedal quickly (not into a lower gear. The program mode currently selected is provided with a selector switch (1) for all regular driving. The transmission is indicated in the gear range indicator display. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster...
Owner's Manual
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... covered by shifting into a lower gear to an extent that safe braking is advisable to drive on the brake system should be degraded to use the engine's braking power. Driving instructions Instruments and controls Operation Driving 241 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Have the brake system inspected at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Warning! Perform this procedure only when the road is used, the braking properties of the vehicle...
... covered by shifting into a lower gear to an extent that safe braking is advisable to drive on the brake system should be degraded to use the engine's braking power. Driving instructions Instruments and controls Operation Driving 241 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Have the brake system inspected at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Warning! Perform this procedure only when the road is used, the braking properties of the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... control has a malfunction. Warning! to 3rd gear) to step on slippery roads. In this particular preset speed. As soon as the grade eases, the automatic transmission shifts up again dependent on the cruise control may have to maintain the set speed. Instruments and controls Driving systems Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 252 Notes: If the engine does not brake the vehicle sufficiently while driving...
... control has a malfunction. Warning! to 3rd gear) to step on slippery roads. In this particular preset speed. As soon as the grade eases, the automatic transmission shifts up again dependent on the cruise control may have to maintain the set speed. Instruments and controls Driving systems Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 252 Notes: If the engine does not brake the vehicle sufficiently while driving...
Owner's Manual
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.... Driving systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving 253 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index The distance notification function can be maintained with the Distronic by reduced throttle and up to assure safe stopping distance, rests always with its speed adjustment reduction capability is intended to nor does it automatically maintains a speed set by the driver by actively regulating the throttle...
.... Driving systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving 253 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index The distance notification function can be maintained with the Distronic by reduced throttle and up to assure safe stopping distance, rests always with its speed adjustment reduction capability is intended to nor does it automatically maintains a speed set by the driver by actively regulating the throttle...
Owner's Manual
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... never be afforded solely by the driver's braking style. Brake assist system (BAS) Warning! The capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must apply continuous full braking power during emergency braking maneuvers by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. Instruments and controls Driving systems Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 268 Applying the brakes very quickly results in a reckless or...
... never be afforded solely by the driver's braking style. Brake assist system (BAS) Warning! The capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must apply continuous full braking power during emergency braking maneuvers by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. Instruments and controls Driving systems Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 268 Applying the brakes very quickly results in a reckless or...
Owner's Manual
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... bumpy roads will operate. Use wheel lift, dolly, or flat bed equipment, with the front axle raised, the engine must be engaged and will operate again. If the vehicle is towed with electronic key in mind that the vehicle be shut off the tow-away alarm (see page 273). With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for left or right turn signal in starter switch position...
... bumpy roads will operate. Use wheel lift, dolly, or flat bed equipment, with the front axle raised, the engine must be engaged and will operate again. If the vehicle is towed with electronic key in mind that the vehicle be shut off the tow-away alarm (see page 273). With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for left or right turn signal in starter switch position...
Owner's Manual
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... the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Recommended engine oils CL 500 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) CL 55 AMG 8.0 US qt (7.5 l) CL 600 10.0 US qt (9.5 l) 9.6 US qt (9.1 l) 1.7 US qt (1.6 l) approx. 5.3 US qt (5.0 l) approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) 0.7 US qt (0.7 l) Automatic transmission Rear axle Hydraulic system for active body control (ABC) Power steering Front wheel hubs Brake system Cooling system Automatic transmission fluid Hypoid gear oil...
... the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Recommended engine oils CL 500 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) CL 55 AMG 8.0 US qt (7.5 l) CL 600 10.0 US qt (9.5 l) 9.6 US qt (9.1 l) 1.7 US qt (1.6 l) approx. 5.3 US qt (5.0 l) approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) 0.7 US qt (0.7 l) Automatic transmission Rear axle Hydraulic system for active body control (ABC) Power steering Front wheel hubs Brake system Cooling system Automatic transmission fluid Hypoid gear oil...
Owner's Manual
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malfunction and warning messages ...302 Power assistance ...240 Power closing assist Doors and trunk lid ...50 Power head restraints, rear ...81 Power seats, front Backrest ...72 Seat ventilation system ...79 Power windows ...178 Blocking of rear side window operation ...180 409 N Navigation system ...132 Night security illumination ...158 Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Cassette player ...127 CD Player ...126 Distronic (DTR) ...133 Engine oil level...
malfunction and warning messages ...302 Power assistance ...240 Power closing assist Doors and trunk lid ...50 Power head restraints, rear ...81 Power seats, front Backrest ...72 Seat ventilation system ...79 Power windows ...178 Blocking of rear side window operation ...180 409 N Navigation system ...132 Night security illumination ...158 Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Cassette player ...127 CD Player ...126 Distronic (DTR) ...133 Engine oil level...
