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 ...31 General notes on the central locking system ...32 Central locking system ...33 Radio frequency and infrared remote control ...33 KEYLESS-GO ...37 Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside ...44 Panic button ...46 Mechanical keys ...46 Doors ...47 Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid ...49 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 ...31 General notes on the central locking system ...32 Central locking system ...33 Radio frequency and infrared remote control ...33 KEYLESS-GO ...37 Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside ...44 Panic button ...46 Mechanical keys ...46 Doors ...47 Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid ...49 Central locking switch...
Owner's Manual
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... system ...163 Combination switch ...164 Hazard warning flasher switch ...167 Automatic climate control ...168 Display and controls ...170 Dust filter ...172 Automatic maximum cooling ...172 Basic setting ...173 Special settings ...174 Air recirculation ...176 Activated charcoal filter ...177 Economy mode ...178 Residual engine heat utilization ...179 Switching the automatic climate control on and off ...180 Front center console storage compartment ventilation ...180 Rear window defroster ...181 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets ...182
... system ...163 Combination switch ...164 Hazard warning flasher switch ...167 Automatic climate control ...168 Display and controls ...170 Dust filter ...172 Automatic maximum cooling ...172 Basic setting ...173 Special settings ...174 Air recirculation ...176 Activated charcoal filter ...177 Economy mode ...178 Residual engine heat utilization ...179 Switching the automatic climate control on and off ...180 Front center console storage compartment ventilation ...180 Rear window defroster ...181 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets ...182
Owner's Manual
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... of radio transmitters ...214 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ...215 Maintenance ...215 Tele Aid ...216 Catalytic converter ...226 Emission control ...227 Starter switch ...228 Starter switch - KEYLESS-GO ...230 Starting and turning off the engine ...233 Automatic transmission ...235 Parking brake ...244 Driving instructions ...245 Drive sensibly - save fuel ...245 Drinking and driving ...245 Pedals ...245 Power assistance ...246 Brakes ...246 Driving off ...247 Parking ...248 Tires ...249 Snow chains ...251 Winter driving instructions ...252 Deep water ...254 Passenger compartment...
... of radio transmitters ...214 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ...215 Maintenance ...215 Tele Aid ...216 Catalytic converter ...226 Emission control ...227 Starter switch ...228 Starter switch - KEYLESS-GO ...230 Starting and turning off the engine ...233 Automatic transmission ...235 Parking brake ...244 Driving instructions ...245 Drive sensibly - save fuel ...245 Drinking and driving ...245 Pedals ...245 Power assistance ...246 Brakes ...246 Driving off ...247 Parking ...248 Tires ...249 Snow chains ...251 Winter driving instructions ...252 Deep water ...254 Passenger compartment...
Owner's Manual
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... Jack ...342 Wheels ...343 Tire Replacement ...343 Rotating wheels ...344 Spare wheel ...344 Changing wheels ...346 Tire inflation pressure ...351 Battery ...352 Jump starting ...355 Towing the vehicle ...357 Exterior lamps ...360 Headlamp assembly ...361 Taillamp assemblies ...364 Standby bulb function ...367 Changing batteries in the electronic key ...369 Synchronizing remote control ...371 Changing batteries in the KEYLESS-GO-card ...372 Emergency engine shut-down ...374 Fuel filler flap, manual release ...374 Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ...375 Replacing wiper blades...
... Jack ...342 Wheels ...343 Tire Replacement ...343 Rotating wheels ...344 Spare wheel ...344 Changing wheels ...346 Tire inflation pressure ...351 Battery ...352 Jump starting ...355 Towing the vehicle ...357 Exterior lamps ...360 Headlamp assembly ...361 Taillamp assemblies ...364 Standby bulb function ...367 Changing batteries in the electronic key ...369 Synchronizing remote control ...371 Changing batteries in the KEYLESS-GO-card ...372 Emergency engine shut-down ...374 Fuel filler flap, manual release ...374 Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ...375 Replacing wiper blades...
Owner's Manual
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...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 47 2 Memory function switches (for storing seat, steering wheel, rear view mirror and exterior mirror settings), see page 111 5 2 3 4 3 Seat heater switch, see page 76 Seat ventilation, see page 79 4 Front seat adjustment switches, see page 67 5 Exterior mirror adjustment switches, see page 107 Exterior mirrors, electrically folding switches, see page 109 6 Power window switches, see page 183 7 Switch for rear door window...
...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 47 2 Memory function switches (for storing seat, steering wheel, rear view mirror and exterior mirror settings), see page 111 5 2 3 4 3 Seat heater switch, see page 76 Seat ventilation, see page 79 4 Front seat adjustment switches, see page 67 5 Exterior mirror adjustment switches, see page 107 Exterior mirrors, electrically folding switches, see page 109 6 Power window switches, see page 183 7 Switch for rear door window...
Owner's Manual
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Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 24 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Center console 1 ESP (electronic stability program) control switch, see page 280 2 Level control switch for vehicles with ABC, (Active Body Control), see page 283 3 ABC (active body control) switch, see page 282 4 Switch for rear seat head restraints switch, automatic, see page 81 5 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 167 6 Central locking switch, see page 49 7 Antitheft alarm system, see page 62...
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 24 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Center console 1 ESP (electronic stability program) control switch, see page 280 2 Level control switch for vehicles with ABC, (Active Body Control), see page 283 3 ABC (active body control) switch, see page 282 4 Switch for rear seat head restraints switch, automatic, see page 81 5 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 167 6 Central locking switch, see page 49 7 Antitheft alarm system, see page 62...
Owner's Manual
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... Driving Instrument cluster display 26 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Contents - Operation Operation Vehicle keys ...28 Start lock-out ...31 General notes on the central locking system ...32 Central locking system ...33 Radio frequency and infrared remote control ...33 KEYLESS-GO ...37 Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside ...44 Panic button ...46 Mechanical keys ...46 Doors ...47 Power closing assist for doors and trunk...
... Driving Instrument cluster display 26 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Contents - Operation Operation Vehicle keys ...28 Start lock-out ...31 General notes on the central locking system ...32 Central locking system ...33 Radio frequency and infrared remote control ...33 KEYLESS-GO ...37 Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside ...44 Panic button ...46 Mechanical keys ...46 Doors ...47 Power closing assist for doors and trunk...
Owner's Manual
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... cooling ...172 Basic setting ...173 Special settings ...174 Air recirculation ...176 Activated charcoal filter ...177 Economy mode ...178 Residual engine heat utilization ...179 Switching the automatic climate control on and off ...180 Front center console storage compartment ventilation ...180 27 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Rear window defroster ...181 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets ...182 Power windows ...183 Sliding/pop-up roof ...186 Interior lighting ...189 Rear window sunshade ...191 Sun visors ...192 Vanity mirrors...
... cooling ...172 Basic setting ...173 Special settings ...174 Air recirculation ...176 Activated charcoal filter ...177 Economy mode ...178 Residual engine heat utilization ...179 Switching the automatic climate control on and off ...180 Front center console storage compartment ventilation ...180 27 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Rear window defroster ...181 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets ...182 Power windows ...183 Sliding/pop-up roof ...186 Interior lighting ...189 Rear window sunshade ...191 Sun visors ...192 Vanity mirrors...
Owner's Manual
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... time or if the battery charge is low. If the blinking of electrical power. In this case, one or both indicator lamps will blink. 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. Instruments and controls Seats Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 76 Practical hints Car...
... time or if the battery charge is low. If the blinking of electrical power. In this case, one or both indicator lamps will blink. 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. Instruments and controls Seats Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 76 Practical hints Car...
Owner's Manual
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... hints Car care Technical data Index Notes: Heavy accumulation of power. When this happens, the indicator lamp inside the switch starts blinking. Rear window defroster Turn the electronic key in the control panel of the automatic air conditioner. To keep the battery drain to position 2. To select: Press the F button in the control panel of the automatic air conditioner. If several power consumers are turned on the outside temperature and vehicle speed. As...
... hints Car care Technical data Index Notes: Heavy accumulation of power. When this happens, the indicator lamp inside the switch starts blinking. Rear window defroster Turn the electronic key in the control panel of the automatic air conditioner. To keep the battery drain to position 2. To select: Press the F button in the control panel of the automatic air conditioner. If several power consumers are turned on the outside temperature and vehicle speed. As...
Owner's Manual
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... close again when the closing of windows Press k or j on the switch (rear side windows) past resistance point and release - window opens or closes completely. Press k on the switch (door side windows) past resistance point and release - window opens completely. To interrupt procedure, briefly press j or k. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment Express opening and closing procedure...
... close again when the closing of windows Press k or j on the switch (rear side windows) past resistance point and release - window opens or closes completely. Press k on the switch (door side windows) past resistance point and release - window opens completely. To interrupt procedure, briefly press j or k. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment Express opening and closing procedure...
Owner's Manual
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... access to account information, remote door unlock, Info Services* profile and more. * Optional System self-check Initially, after turning the electronic key in starter switch to position 2 (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: operating position, see page 230) and the message "TELE AID - NOT ACTIVATED" will receive a user ID and password via first call using the volume control on the type of...
... access to account information, remote door unlock, Info Services* profile and more. * Optional System self-check Initially, after turning the electronic key in starter switch to position 2 (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: operating position, see page 230) and the message "TELE AID - NOT ACTIVATED" will receive a user ID and password via first call using the volume control on the type of...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine's braking power during performance driving. Use this mode for Standard "S" and Winter/Wet (snow and ice) "W" program modes. The vehicle starts out in the usual manner, will be no upshift when releasing the accelerator pedal quickly, e.g. The transmission is indicated in the gear range indicator display. Fast off = there will cause the automatic transmission to shift down into kickdown position) while driving...
... the engine's braking power during performance driving. Use this mode for Standard "S" and Winter/Wet (snow and ice) "W" program modes. The vehicle starts out in the usual manner, will be no upshift when releasing the accelerator pedal quickly, e.g. The transmission is indicated in the gear range indicator display. Fast off = there will cause the automatic transmission to shift down into kickdown position) while driving...
Owner's Manual
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... brakes by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! All checks and service work on the brake system should be degraded to an extent that safe braking is advisable to drive on for an extended period with the ESP switched off. If other than recommended brake fluid is used, the braking properties of the vehicle can be carried out by shifting into a lower gear to use the engine's braking power. After hard braking...
... brakes by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! All checks and service work on the brake system should be degraded to an extent that safe braking is advisable to drive on for an extended period with the ESP switched off. If other than recommended brake fluid is used, the braking properties of the vehicle can be carried out by shifting into a lower gear to use the engine's braking power. After hard braking...
Owner's Manual
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.... Warning! Distronic requires familiarity with the Distronic by actively regulating the throttle setting. Any given speed between 25 mph (Canada: 40 km/h) and 110 mph (Canada: 180 km/h) can be maintained with its speed adjustment reduction capability is intended to the vehicle ahead, if so selected, see page 273. Driving systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving 259 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car...
.... Warning! Distronic requires familiarity with the Distronic by actively regulating the throttle setting. Any given speed between 25 mph (Canada: 40 km/h) and 110 mph (Canada: 180 km/h) can be maintained with its speed adjustment reduction capability is intended to the vehicle ahead, if so selected, see page 273. Driving systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving 259 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car...
Owner's Manual
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... to 30 miles (50 km) and at the rear axle drive flange for any towing beyond a short tow to a nearby garage. We recommend that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Towing the vehicle Instruments and controls Operation Driving 359 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Do not tow with electronic key in starter switch turned to position 0. Upon canceling the turn signal will...
... to 30 miles (50 km) and at the rear axle drive flange for any towing beyond a short tow to a nearby garage. We recommend that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Towing the vehicle Instruments and controls Operation Driving 359 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Do not tow with electronic key in starter switch turned to position 0. Upon canceling the turn signal will...
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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... Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 412 F Fastening seat belts ...85 First aid kit ...330 Flat tire See Changing wheels ...346 Flexible service system (FSS) ...150 Footwell lighting ...190 Front airbags ...92 Front center console storage compartment ventilation ...180 Front seat adjustment ...67 Fuel Gasoline additives ...403 Premium unleaded gasoline ...292, 400, 402 Fuel cap placement warning See CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ...296 Fuel filler flap, manual release...
... Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 412 F Fastening seat belts ...85 First aid kit ...330 Flat tire See Changing wheels ...346 Flexible service system (FSS) ...150 Footwell lighting ...190 Front airbags ...92 Front center console storage compartment ventilation ...180 Front seat adjustment ...67 Fuel Gasoline additives ...403 Premium unleaded gasoline ...292, 400, 402 Fuel cap placement warning See CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ...296 Fuel filler flap, manual release...
Owner's Manual
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... net in front passenger footwell ...206 Parcel net in trunk ...205 Parking ...248 Parking assist (Parktronic) ...286 Parking brake ...202, 244, 248, 298, 346 PARKING BRAKE malfunction and warning messages ...308 Power assistance ...246 Power closing assist Doors and trunk lid ...49 R Radio See Audio systems ...126 Radio - see Audio systems ...126 Radio transmitters ...214 Rain sensor See intermittent wiping ...165 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets ...182 Rear view mirror Inside, automatic antiglare ...106
... net in front passenger footwell ...206 Parcel net in trunk ...205 Parking ...248 Parking assist (Parktronic) ...286 Parking brake ...202, 244, 248, 298, 346 PARKING BRAKE malfunction and warning messages ...308 Power assistance ...246 Power closing assist Doors and trunk lid ...49 R Radio See Audio systems ...126 Radio - see Audio systems ...126 Radio transmitters ...214 Rain sensor See intermittent wiping ...165 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets ...182 Rear view mirror Inside, automatic antiglare ...106
Owner's Manual
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... wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment ...341 Special settings (Automatic climate control) ...174 SRS indicator lamp ...299 SRS malfunction ...92 Standby bulb function ...367 Start lock-out ...31 Electronic main key ...31 KEYLESS-GO-card ...31 Starter switch ...228, 230 Starting and turning off the engine ...233 Starting the engine Electronic key ...233 KEYLESS-GO ...234 Steering lock See Starter switch ...228, 230 Steering wheel Easy-entry/exit feature ...66 Storage compartment Trunk floor ...341 Storage compartment in the rear passenger...
... wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment ...341 Special settings (Automatic climate control) ...174 SRS indicator lamp ...299 SRS malfunction ...92 Standby bulb function ...367 Start lock-out ...31 Electronic main key ...31 KEYLESS-GO-card ...31 Starter switch ...228, 230 Starting and turning off the engine ...233 Starting the engine Electronic key ...233 KEYLESS-GO ...234 Steering lock See Starter switch ...228, 230 Steering wheel Easy-entry/exit feature ...66 Storage compartment Trunk floor ...341 Storage compartment in the rear passenger...