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Seat belts
The webbing must not be treated with chemical
cleaning agents. Use only clear, lukewarm water and
soap. Do not dry the webbing at temperatures above
176°F (80°C) or in direct sunlight.
Headliner and shelf below rear window
Clean with soft bristle brush, or use a dry-shampoo
cleaner in case of excessive dirt.Leather upholstery
Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that
have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet
etc.) may cause the upholstery to become permanently
discolored. By lining the seats with a proper
intermediate cover, contact-discoloration will be
prevented.
Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry
thoroughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved
Leather Care. Exercise particular care when cleaning
perforated leather as its underside should not become
wet.
Hard plastic trim items
Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care onto soft
lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure.
Plastic and rubber parts
Do not use oil or wax on these parts.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely
weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to
provide adequate protection.
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Technical dataSpare parts service ........................384
Warranty coverage .........................384
Identification labels .......................385
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............387
Technical data ................................388
Fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. - capacities .......393
Engine oils ......................................395Engine oil additives ...................... 395
Air conditioner
refrigerant ................................. 395
Brake fluid ...................................... 395
Premium unleaded
gasoline ...................................... 396
Fuel requirements ........................ 396
Gasoline additives ......................... 397
Coolants .......................................... 397
Consumer information ................. 399
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CL 500, CL 55 AMG
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Crankshaft
3Air conditioner compressor
4Coolant pumpCL 600
5Generator (alternator)
6Idler pulley
7Power steering pump
8Idler pulley (CL 600 only)
8
5
1
2
3
6
7
4
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Model CL 500 (215.375
1)CL 55 AMG (215.373
1)CL 600 (215.378
1)
E n g i n e 113 113 13 7
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection
No. of cylinders8812
Bore 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.31 in (84.00 mm)
Stroke 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 3.60 in (92.00 mm) 3.43 in (87.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 303.5 cu.in. (4966 cm
3) 332.0 cu.in. (5439 cm
3) 353.6 cu.in. (5786 cm
3)
Compression ratio 10:1 10.5:1 10:1
Output acc.
to SAE J 1349302 hp/5600 rpm
(225 kW/5600 rpm)355 hp/5500 rpm
(265 kW/5500 rpm)362 hp/5500 rpm
(270 kW/5500 rpm)
Maximum torque acc.
to SAE J 1349339 ft-lb/2700 rpm
(460 Nm/2700 rpm)390 ft.lb/3150 rpm
(530 Nm/3150 rpm)391 ft-lb/4100 rpm
(530 Nm/4100 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm 6000 rpm 6000 rpm
Firing order 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Poly-V-belt 2390 mm 2390 mm 2345 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
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Checking .................................................................... 331
Warning .............................................................. 314, 318
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
malfunction and warning messages .............. 314, 318
ENGINE OIL LEVEL - NOT WHEN ENGINE ON
(measuring) - multifunction indicator ................... 154
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 154
Engine oils ......................................................................395
Entrance lamps, exit lamps .......................................... 185
ENTRANCE POSITION -
malfunction and warning messages ......................300
ESP (Electronic stability program) .............245, 271, 353
Control switch ...........................................................273
Malfunction and warning messages ......................303
Synchronizing ...........................................................272
Exterior lamp
malfunction and warning messages ......................306
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 156
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 158
Headlamp cleaning system ..................................... 159
Exterior lamps ................................................................354
License plate lamps ..................................................360
Low and high beam ..................................................355
Parking lamps ...........................................................357
Replacing bulbs .........................................................354Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 360
Standing lamps ......................................................... 357
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 358
Turn signal lamp ...................................................... 357
Exterior mirror adjustment .......................................... 107
Exterior mirror, front passenger side,
parking position ........................................................108
Exterior rear view mirrors ............................................107
Electrically folding .................................................... 109
Parking position ........................................................108
FFastening seat belts .........................................................85
First aid kit ..................................................................... 324
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 147
Footwell lighting ............................................................ 185
Front airbags .................................................................... 92
Front center console
storage compartment ventilation ............................ 175
Front seat adjustment .....................................................67
Fuel
Gasoline additives .................................................... 397
Premium unleaded gasoline ..................285, 394, 396
Fuel cap placement warning
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex See individual settings ............................................ 140
Instrument cluster ..........................................................114
Activating ....................................................................116
Instrument cluster illumination ...................................116
Instrument lamps ...........................................................116
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 188
Interior lighting ............................................................. 184
JJack ...................................................................................336
Jump starting ..................................................................349KKEYLESS-GO ..................................................................... 38
Changing batteries in the card ...............................366
Checking last KEYLESS-GO-card locking mode ..... 43
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 43
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 66
Starting the engine ...................................................227
Turning off the engine .............................................228
KEYLESS-GO-card ......................................................28, 31Convenience feature ...................................................45
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................28
LLamps, exterior .............................................................. 354
Headlamps ................................................ 156, 306, 377
License plate lamp ................................................... 360
Low and high beam .................................................. 355
Parking lamps ........................................................... 357
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 354
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 360
Standing lamps ......................................................... 357
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 358
Turn signal lamp ...................................................... 357
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ........................................... 387
Level control system ...................................................... 276
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction
and warning messages ....................................308, 320
Lighter ............................................................................. 198
LIGHTING
See individual settings ............................................. 142
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 306
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) ............ 237
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Locking and unlocking ............................................ 36, 40
Low engine coolant level warning ..............................304
Lumbar support ............................................................... 74
MMaintenance ...................................................................209
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................290
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................297
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL ......................................... 310
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ..........................................299
BRAKE ASSIST ..........................................................300
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 301
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................. 301
COOLANT (coolant level) .........................................304
COOLANT (coolant temperature) ...........................305
CRUISE CONTROL ....................................................309
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) .........298
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ...............298
DISTRONIC (DTR) ..................................................... 321
DOOR .......................................................................... 316
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. ...............................................303
ENGINE OIL LEVEL .......................................... 314, 318
ENTRANCE POSITION .............................................300HOOD .......................................................................... 317
KEY .............................................................................. 316
LIGHT SENSOR .................................................308, 320
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................................................. 306
PARKING BRAKE ..................................................... 302
SEAT BACKREST ....................................................... 315
SEAT BELT SYSTEM ................................................. 308
TELE AID .................................................................... 317
TELEPHONE - FUNCTION ....................................... 309
TIRE PRESSURE ........................................................ 312
TRUNK OPEN ........................................................... 302
WASHER FLUID ......................................................... 319
Malfunction/warning message memory .................... 136
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof .................. 369
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 47
Memory function ............................................................111
Mirror, exterior
Parking position ........................................................108
Mirror, exterior, adjusting ............................................107
Mirror, exterior, parking position,
front passenger side .................................................108
Mirror, exterior, rear view ............................................107
Mirror, inside, rear view ............................................... 106
Multicontour backrest ..................................................... 74
Multifunction display .................................................... 120
Audio systems ............................................................125
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Express opening and closing .................................. 179
Opening and closing .................................................. 45
Synchronizing ........................................................... 180
Problems with your vehicle ........................................... 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio transmitters .........................................................208
Rain sensor
See intermittent wiping ........................................... 161
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................................................ 177
Rear view mirror
Inside, automatic antiglare ..................................... 106
Rear view mirrors .......................................................... 106
Exterior ....................................................................... 107
Interior ........................................................................ 106
Storing mirror positions .......................................... 106
Rear window defroster ...................................................176
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 186
Remote control ................................................................. 28
Battery replacement .................................................363
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......................................... 71Replacement keys
Obtaining ...................................................................... 31
Replacing bulbs ............................................................. 354
Replacing wiper blades ................................................ 370
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................. 15
Reserve key ....................................................................... 30
Reserve warning lamp
Fuel reserve warning ............................................... 293
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 174
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 210
Roof rack ......................................................................... 372
SSEAT BACKREST -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 315
SEAT BELT SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 308
Seat belts ........................................................................... 82
Fastening ......................................................................85
Operation ......................................................................86
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................83
Unfastening .................................................................. 86
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