Owner's Manual
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...17 Reporting safety defects...18 Reporting safety defects ...18 Vehicle data recording...19 Information regarding electronic recording devices...19 At a glance ...21 Cockpit...22 Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...26 Center console ...27 Upper part ...27 Lower part ...28 Overhead control panel ...29 Door control panel...30 Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off the engine...Locking ... 45...
...17 Reporting safety defects...18 Reporting safety defects ...18 Vehicle data recording...19 Information regarding electronic recording devices...19 At a glance ...21 Cockpit...22 Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...26 Center console ...27 Upper part ...27 Lower part ...28 Overhead control panel ...29 Door control panel...30 Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off the engine...Locking ... 45...
Owner's Manual
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... memory . Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position...Lighting...Exterior lamp switch...Combination switch ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting...Courtesy lighting ...Door entry lamps ...Trunk lighting ... 112 112 114 115 117 117 119 121 122 123 123 124 125 125 129 130 131 133 133 133 Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature gauge ...Trip odometer ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator ...Clock...Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus ...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...CD changer...
... memory . Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position...Lighting...Exterior lamp switch...Combination switch ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting...Courtesy lighting ...Door entry lamps ...Trunk lighting ... 112 112 114 115 117 117 119 121 122 123 123 124 125 125 129 130 131 133 133 133 Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature gauge ...Trip odometer ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator ...Clock...Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus ...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...CD changer...
Owner's Manual
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Contents Automatic transmission...One-touch gearshifting...Gear ranges ...Gear selector lever position ...Automatic shift program ...Driving tips...Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG...Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG...Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...Good visibility ...Headlamp cleaning system ...Rear view mirrors...Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors...Windshield wipers ...Sun visors ...Rear window sunshade* ... 166 168 169 170 172 173 174 176 178 179 179 179 181...
Contents Automatic transmission...One-touch gearshifting...Gear ranges ...Gear selector lever position ...Automatic shift program ...Driving tips...Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG...Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG...Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...Good visibility ...Headlamp cleaning system ...Rear view mirrors...Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors...Windshield wipers ...Sun visors ...Rear window sunshade* ... 166 168 169 170 172 173 174 176 178 179 179 179 181...
Owner's Manual
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... kit...Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage bowl, spare wheel ...Unlocking/locking in engine compartment ...396 Technical data ...397 Parts service ...398 Warranty coverage ...399 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...399 Identification labels ...400 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...401 CL 500...401 CL 55 AMG ...401 CL 600 and CL 65 AMG ...401 Engine ...402 Rims and Tires...404 Same size tires ...405 Mixed size tires...407 Spare wheel...408 Electrical system ...409 Main Dimensions...
... kit...Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage bowl, spare wheel ...Unlocking/locking in engine compartment ...396 Technical data ...397 Parts service ...398 Warranty coverage ...399 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...399 Identification labels ...400 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...401 CL 500...401 CL 55 AMG ...401 CL 600 and CL 65 AMG ...401 Engine ...402 Rims and Tires...404 Same size tires ...405 Mixed size tires...407 Spare wheel...408 Electrical system ...409 Main Dimensions...
Owner's Manual
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... Cruise control Distronic* 3 Instrument cluster 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Steering wheel gearshift control (CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG only) 53 54 129 213 206 209 24 26 176 Page 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 227 Page Item f Steering wheel adjustment stalk Heated steering wheel* g Parking brake pedal h Hood lock release...
... Cruise control Distronic* 3 Instrument cluster 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Steering wheel gearshift control (CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG only) 53 54 129 213 206 209 24 26 176 Page 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 227 Page Item f Steering wheel adjustment stalk Heated steering wheel* g Parking brake pedal h Hood lock release...
Owner's Manual
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.../brake pedal safely. Adjust seat to properly operate controls. i When moving the seat, be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with the settings for the seat position together with ability to a comfortable seating position that there are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. or Open the respective door. Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switches are not properly secured in the vehicle...
.../brake pedal safely. Adjust seat to properly operate controls. i When moving the seat, be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with the settings for the seat position together with ability to a comfortable seating position that there are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. or Open the respective door. Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switches are not properly secured in the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... steering column (lower left). Therefore, do not leave children unattended in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down Switch on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. For more information, see "Heated steering wheel*" ( page 241). 42 G The stalk for the exterior rear view mirrors and the seat position. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to an unlocked vehicle...
... steering column (lower left). Therefore, do not leave children unattended in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down Switch on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. For more information, see "Heated steering wheel*" ( page 241). 42 G The stalk for the exterior rear view mirrors and the seat position. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to an unlocked vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... "Folding exterior rear view mirrors in and out manually" ( page 181). 1 Driver's side exterior rear view mirror button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror button 3 Adjustment button 44 At low ambient temperatures, the mirrors will be heated automatically. Push adjustment button 3 up, down, left mirror or button 2 for the steering wheel and the seat position. For more information, see "Folding exterior rear view mirrors in and out automatically" ( page 181). ! Getting started Adjusting The...
... "Folding exterior rear view mirrors in and out manually" ( page 181). 1 Driver's side exterior rear view mirror button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror button 3 Adjustment button 44 At low ambient temperatures, the mirrors will be heated automatically. Push adjustment button 3 up, down, left mirror or button 2 for the steering wheel and the seat position. For more information, see "Folding exterior rear view mirrors in and out automatically" ( page 181). ! Getting started Adjusting The...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle is located on wetness of windshield) ! After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor. 54 Dust that accumulates on the windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on ignition ( page 34). Wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is dependent on windshield wipers Turn the combination switch to an automatic car...
... vehicle is located on wetness of windshield) ! After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor. 54 Dust that accumulates on the windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on ignition ( page 34). Wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is dependent on windshield wipers Turn the combination switch to an automatic car...
Owner's Manual
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... safety of hazardous road conditions and functions as normal. It goes out when the engine is running. When you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby potentially reducing the braking distance. The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be an indication of others. G For more information, see "Practical hints" ( page 326). Warning! Warning! Safety and Security Driving safety...
... safety of hazardous road conditions and functions as normal. It goes out when the engine is running. When you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby potentially reducing the braking distance. The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be an indication of others. G For more information, see "Practical hints" ( page 326). Warning! Warning! Safety and Security Driving safety...
Owner's Manual
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... respect to the operation of certain systems and do not replace the owner's and/or driver's responsibility to maintain the vehicle's operating safety by having all required maintenance and safety checks performed on the vehicle and by bringing the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to position 0 or removed from the starter switch. Warning! See the "Practical hints" section for certain systems and are...
... respect to the operation of certain systems and do not replace the owner's and/or driver's responsibility to maintain the vehicle's operating safety by having all required maintenance and safety checks performed on the vehicle and by bringing the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to position 0 or removed from the starter switch. Warning! See the "Practical hints" section for certain systems and are...
Owner's Manual
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... windshield wipers, see "Windshield wipers" ( page 54). ! Both mirrors fold out. Wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is taken to fold mirrors out. A rain sensor automatically controls the windshield wipers depending on ignition ( page 34). After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by hand as the wipers will operate in , then press button 1 to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. If an exterior rear view mirror...
... windshield wipers, see "Windshield wipers" ( page 54). ! Both mirrors fold out. Wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is taken to fold mirrors out. A rain sensor automatically controls the windshield wipers depending on ignition ( page 34). After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by hand as the wipers will operate in , then press button 1 to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. If an exterior rear view mirror...
Owner's Manual
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... Automatic climate control Item 1 Windshield defroster 2 Rear window defroster 3 Display 4 Residual engine heat utilization 5 Automatic climate control on/off 8 Right side temperature control 9 Air volume (automatic, manual) a Left side temperature control b Air recirculation c Air distribution, left d Activated charcoal filter When operating the automatic climate control, the air that enters the passenger compartment through the air vents in the immediate area of the body and the footwell air vents. G 7 AC cooling on/off 6 Air distribution, right Automatic climate control panel Warning...
... Automatic climate control Item 1 Windshield defroster 2 Rear window defroster 3 Display 4 Residual engine heat utilization 5 Automatic climate control on/off 8 Right side temperature control 9 Air volume (automatic, manual) a Left side temperature control b Air recirculation c Air distribution, left d Activated charcoal filter When operating the automatic climate control, the air that enters the passenger compartment through the air vents in the immediate area of the body and the footwell air vents. G 7 AC cooling on/off 6 Air distribution, right Automatic climate control panel Warning...
Owner's Manual
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... automatic air recirculation mode does not function if ± mode is automatically deactivated after approximately 6 to their previous positions. If the rear window defroster switches off too soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing, this means that too many electrical consumers are operating simultaneously and there is clear. If you keep battery drain to a minimum, switch off when windows fog up roof will...
... automatic air recirculation mode does not function if ± mode is automatically deactivated after approximately 6 to their previous positions. If the rear window defroster switches off too soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing, this means that too many electrical consumers are operating simultaneously and there is clear. If you keep battery drain to a minimum, switch off when windows fog up roof will...
Owner's Manual
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... you release the switch. i Operating the windows from the starter switch, the power windows can close the windows using the air recirculation button , or the charcoal filter button e in the climate control panel ( page 188). Controls in detail Power windows Do not leave children unattended in starter switch position 0 or removed from the rear is blocked by some obstruction including but not limited to arms, hands, fingers, etc., the automatic...
... you release the switch. i Operating the windows from the starter switch, the power windows can close the windows using the air recirculation button , or the charcoal filter button e in the climate control panel ( page 188). Controls in detail Power windows Do not leave children unattended in starter switch position 0 or removed from the rear is blocked by some obstruction including but not limited to arms, hands, fingers, etc., the automatic...
Owner's Manual
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... ice on ignition ( page 34). Do not open , close the tilt/sliding sunroof using the air recirculation button , or the charcoal filter button e in the climate control panel ( page 188). The tilt/sliding sunroof can also open the driver's or passenger door for up to approximately five minutes. 204 i You can be operated until you , and lock the vehicle. Do...
... ice on ignition ( page 34). Do not open , close the tilt/sliding sunroof using the air recirculation button , or the charcoal filter button e in the climate control panel ( page 188). The tilt/sliding sunroof can also open the driver's or passenger door for up to approximately five minutes. 204 i You can be operated until you , and lock the vehicle. Do...
Owner's Manual
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... rear fog lamp 126, 128 Hazard warning flasher 130 Headlamps 52 High beams 129 Ignition 34 Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 36 Immobilizer 59, 85 Limiting opening height of trunk lid 162 Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG 175 Rear window defroster 193 Residual heat 194 Seat heater 119, 120 Seat ventilation* 121 Tow-away alarm 87 Windshield wipers 54 Adding Coolant 280 Engine oil 278 Additional turn signals 374 Adjustable air...
... rear fog lamp 126, 128 Hazard warning flasher 130 Headlamps 52 High beams 129 Ignition 34 Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 36 Immobilizer 59, 85 Limiting opening height of trunk lid 162 Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG 175 Rear window defroster 193 Residual heat 194 Seat heater 119, 120 Seat ventilation* 121 Tow-away alarm 87 Windshield wipers 54 Adding Coolant 280 Engine oil 278 Additional turn signals 374 Adjustable air...
Owner's Manual
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... steering wheel 137 NAVI menu 148 Settings menu 153 Standard display menu 141 Submenus 138, 140 TEL* menu 146 Trip computer menu 150 Vehicle status message memory menu 152 Vehicle submenu 161 Convenience submenu 162 Activating easy-entry/exit feature 163 Setting automatic locking 161 Setting fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors 164 Setting Key-dependency 162 Setting parking position for exterior rear...
... steering wheel 137 NAVI menu 148 Settings menu 153 Standard display menu 141 Submenus 138, 140 TEL* menu 146 Trip computer menu 150 Vehicle status message memory menu 152 Vehicle submenu 161 Convenience submenu 162 Activating easy-entry/exit feature 163 Setting automatic locking 161 Setting fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors 164 Setting Key-dependency 162 Setting parking position for exterior rear...
Owner's Manual
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Index Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG Activating 175 Automatic transmission 175 Deactivating 177 Massage function 118 MAXCOOL maximum cooling 190 Maximum inflation pressure 310 Maximum load rating 310 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 310 Mechanical key 367 Memory function 122, 422 Recalling positions from memory 123 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking positions 123 Storing key dependent settings 123 Menus 138 AUDIO 141 Distronic* 149, 211...
Index Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG Activating 175 Automatic transmission 175 Deactivating 177 Massage function 118 MAXCOOL maximum cooling 190 Maximum inflation pressure 310 Maximum load rating 310 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 310 Mechanical key 367 Memory function 122, 422 Recalling positions from memory 123 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking positions 123 Storing key dependent settings 123 Menus 138 AUDIO 141 Distronic* 149, 211...
Owner's Manual
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...* 224 Parking brake 50, 58 Message in display 341 Releasing 50 79 Parking lamps Replacing bulbs 374, 377 Switching on 125 Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors 123, 164, 179 Parktronic system* 224, 422 Parktronic* Cleaning sensors 320 Malfunctioning 228 Warning indicators 226 Parts service 398 Passenger compartment 267 Fuse box in 395 Interior lighting 130 Interior rear view mirror 43 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 237 Passenger safety see Occupant safety 62 Pedals...
...* 224 Parking brake 50, 58 Message in display 341 Releasing 50 79 Parking lamps Replacing bulbs 374, 377 Switching on 125 Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors 123, 164, 179 Parktronic system* 224, 422 Parktronic* Cleaning sensors 320 Malfunctioning 228 Warning indicators 226 Parts service 398 Passenger compartment 267 Fuse box in 395 Interior lighting 130 Interior rear view mirror 43 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 237 Passenger safety see Occupant safety 62 Pedals...
