2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 Owner's Manual

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Parking assist (Parktronic)
(optional)
The Parktronic system assists the driver during parking
maneuvers. It visually and audibly indicates the relative
distance between the vehicle and an obstacle.
The front area of the vehicle is monitored when driving
forward. When reversing or with the gear selector lever
in position “N”, the front as well as the rear areas are
monitored.
With the electronic key in starter switch position 2,
Parktronic engages automatically at speeds up to
approximately 10 mph (15 km/h) and deactivates during
higher speeds.
Parktronic can be switched off by a control switch
located in the center console. It engages automatically
again when starting the engine.
See page 290 for parktronic switch.
Wa r n i n g !
Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is not
i nten ded to nor d oes i t repla c e the n eed for extrem e
care. The responsibility during parking and other
critical maneuvers rests always with the driver.Special attention must be paid to objects having
smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e.g. trailer
couplings, painted posts, or street curbs). Such
objects may not be detected by the system and can
damage the vehicle.The operational function of the Parktronic can be
affected by dirty sensors, especially at times of
snow and ice. See page 384 for notes on cleaning
the parktronic system sensors.Interference caused by other ultrasonic signals
(e.g. working jackhammers or the air brakes of
trucks) can cause the system to send erratic
indications, and should be taken into
consideration.
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1Sensors located in bumpers
(front bumper shown)A total of 10 sensors (1) monitor the vehicle’s front and
rear areas. Six sensors are located in the front bumper,
four sensors in the rear bumper.
For proper operation of the Parktronic always keep the
sensors clean, especially at times of snow and ice.
See page 384 for instructions on cleaning the sensors in
the bumpers.
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Warning indicators
1Frame
2SegmentsVisual and audible signals indicate to the driver the
relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle.
Warning indicators for the front area are located above
the left and center air outlets in the dashboard.
Warning indicators for the rear area are integrated in
the rear headliner.
The frames (1) are illuminated when the Parktronic is
engaged.
Each warning indicator has 6 yellow and 2 red
segments (2).
As soon as the sensors detect an obstacle, one or more
segments light up, depending on the distance. An
intermittent acoustic warning will also sound as the
seventh segment lights up and a constant acoustic
warning lasting a maximum of 3 seconds will sound for
the eighth segment.
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Front bumper:
Rear bumper:The first yellow segment lights up at these distances.
Additional segments light up as the vehicle comes
closer to the obstacle.
Minimum distance between vehicle and obstacle at
which the system stops indicating: Center approx. 40 in (100 cm)
Corner approx. 24 in (60 cm)
Center approx. 48 in (120 cm)
Corner approx. 32 in (80 cm)
Front corners approx. 6 in (15 cm)
Front center and rear approx. 8 in (20 cm)
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The obstacle may not be recognized if outside the
shaded sensor field, and no longer be indicated when
approaching it any closer (warning indicators go out).
Parktronic malfunction
All red segments of the warning indicators light up, and
a warning sounds for 3 seconds, if Parktronic does not
function properly. The indicator lamp in the switch
lights up and the system switches off automatically!
A dirty sensor or other ultrasonic signals could be the
reason. See page 384 for instructions on cleaning the
sensors in the bumpers.
After cleaning the sensors, turn electronic key in starter
switch to position 2. If the defect continues to be
displayed, have the system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.Parktronic switch
The switch is located on the center console.
1Parktronic switched off
2Parktronic switched on
3Indicator lamp – comes on when Parktronic is
switched off
The parktronic system is switched on again when
turning the electronic key in starter switch position 2.3
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291 What you should know at the gas station
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Fuel supplyOpen flap by briefly pushing near rear (arrow) and
folding up. Turn fuel cap to the left and hold on to it
until possible pressure in tank has been released, then
remove cap. Failure to remove slowly could result in
personal injury.
To close the fuel filler flap, fold flap down and press past
the point of resistance.
See page 374 for manual release of fuel filler flap.
Fuel
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping into open air, fully
insert filler nozzle unit.
Only fill fuel tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out
— do not top up or overfill.
Wa r n i n g !
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It
burns violently and can cause serious injury.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling
fumes and skin contact, extinguish all smoking
materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking
materials near gasoline!
P88.00-2027-26
Wa r n i n g !
Overfilling of fuel tank may result in creating
pressure in the system which could cause a gas
discharge such as the gas spraying back out upon
removing the filler nozzle which could cause
personal injury.
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Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can
cause the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp to illuminate, see
page 296 for notes on the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp.
Fuel tank capacity approx. 23.2 US gal (88.0 l).
This includes approx. 2.9 US gal (11.0 l) reserve.
Use premium unleaded gasoline:
CL 500, CL 55 AMG:
Posted Octane Index 91 (Average of 96 RON/86 MON).
CL 600:
Posted Octane Index 93 (Average of 98 RON/88 MON).Engine oil
Checking oil level, see instructions on pages 157
and 337.
CL 500 and CL 55 AMG only:
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking
level: 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Recommended engine oils, see Approved Service
Products sheet.
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (potable water
quality). For further information refer to page 339.
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For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure label inside the
fuel filler flap. See page 351 for further details.
Air conditioner
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant, refer to
“Technical Data”.
Spark plugs
Approved spark plugs, refer to page 397.
Windshield cleaning
To prevent damage to the engine hood, the windshield
wipers must not be folded forward in parked position.
See page 386 for cleaning the windshield.Bulbs
Low beam: Xenon,
high beam: H7 (55 W)
fog lamps: H1 (55 W),
turn signal lamps, front: 1156 NA bulb,
parking and standing lamps, front: H 6W
side marker lamps, front: W 5 W/4 cp,
turn signal lamps, rear: 1156 NA bulb,
tail and parking lamp: 67/4 cp,
tail, parking and rear fog lamp, driver’s side: P 21/4 W,
tail, parking, standing and
side marker lamp: 67/4 cp,
backup lamps: 1160/32 cp,
license plate lamps: C 5 W/4 cp
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