2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55AMG maintenance

347 Battery
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index The maintenance-free battery is located in the trunk
under the right-hand wheel well cover panel.
For battery removal or installation, or jump starting the
vehicle, first lift the trunk f loor, then turn lock (1)
counterclockwise and remove cove r.
Important!
Battery replacement information:The service life of the battery is dependent on its
condition of charge. The battery should always be kept
sufficiently charged, in order to last an optimum length
of time.
Therefore, we strongly recommend that you have the
battery charge checked frequently, and corrected if
necessary, especially if you use the vehicle less than
approximately 200 miles (300 km) per month,
mostly for short distance trips, or if it is not used for
long periods of time.
Only charge a battery with a battery charger after the
battery has been disconnected from the vehicle’s
electrical circuit.
Always disconnect the battery negative lead first and
connect last.
When removing and connecting the battery, always
make sure that all electrical consumers are off and the
electronic key is in starter switch position 0. The
battery, its filler caps, the vent tube and the opposite
plug must always be securely installed when the vehicle
is in operation.

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Spare parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock
of original spare parts required for maintenance and
repair work. In addition, strategically located parts
distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts
service.
More than 300 000 different spare parts, for
Mercedes-Benz models, are available.
Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are subjected to
stringent quality inspections. Each part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and
adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Mercedes-Benz original spare parts should
be installed.
Important!
The use of non-genuine parts and accessories not
authorized by Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle
which damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty or compromise its durability or safety.Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
“warranties” printed in the Service and Warranty
Information booklet and your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any
defective parts originally installed on the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following warranties:
1. New vehicle limited warranty
2. Emission system warranty
3. Emission performance warranty
4. California, Massachusetts, and Vermont emission
control systems warranty
Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts and Accessories warranties,
copies of which are available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information
booklet, have your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
arrange for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.

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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