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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Rims – Tires
1 Also permissible 245/45 ZR18 96 Y
2 Also permissible 275/40 ZR18 96 Y M0
3
3 Must not be used with snow chains.
Model CL 500, CL 600
(except Sport Package)
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset:7
1/2Jx17H2
1. 81 i n ( 4 6 m m )
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 225/55 R17 97H
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 225/55 R17 97H M+S
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset:7
1/2Jx17H2
2.0 in (51 mm)
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire 225/55 R17 97HModel CL 500, CL 600
(Sport Package)
Rims front axle
AMG light alloy rims
Wheel offset:8
1/2Jx18H2
1.73 in (44 mm)
Rims rear axle
AMG light alloy rims
Wheel offset:9
1/2Jx18H2
1. 81 i n ( 4 6 m m )
Radial-ply tires
front axle
rear axle245/45 R18 96Y
1
275/40 R18 99Y M0
2, 3
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset:7
1/2Jx17H2
1. 81 i n ( 4 6 m m )
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire 225/55 R17 97H
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
1 Also permissible 245/45 ZR18 96
2 Also permissible 275/40 ZR18 96 MO
3
3 Must not be used with snow chains.
Rims – Winter tires
Model CL 55 AMG
Rims front axle
AMG light alloy rims
Wheel offset:8
1/2Jx18H2
1.73 in (44 mm)
Rims rear axle
AMG light alloy rims
Wheel offset:9
1/2Jx18H2
1. 81 i n ( 4 6 m m )
Radial-ply tires
front axle
rear axle245/45 R18 96Y
1
275/40 R18 99Y M0
2, 3
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset:7
1/2Jx17H2
1. 81 i n ( 4 6 m m )
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire 225/55 R17 97HModel CL 55 AMG
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1. 81 i n ( 4 6 m m )
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 225/55 R17 97H M+S
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409 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Center console lighting ................................................. 190
Central locking switch .................................................... 49
Central locking system ................................................... 33
Automatic central locking ......................................... 51
Central locking switch ............................................... 49
Choosing global or selective mode .................... 36, 42
Electronic key .............................................................. 29
KEYLESS-GO-card ....................................................... 30
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 35
Locking and unlocking with
KEYLESS-GO-card .................................................. 39
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 46
Remote control ............................................................ 28
Simultaneous use of electronic main key
and KEYLESS-GO-card .......................................... 43
Summer opening/convenience feature ................... 44
Changing batteries in the KEYLESS-GO-card ........... 372
Changing wheels ...........................................................346
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............ 296
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................294
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator .................................. 157
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................337
Child restraint ............................................ 70, 82, 88, 102
Child seat
See Infant and child restraint systems .................. 102CHIP-CARD -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 324
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................ 380
Coat hooks ....................................................................... 198
COMAND, radio and telephone ................................... 214
Combination switch ....................................................... 164
Consumer information ................................................. 405
Control and operation of radio transmitters .............. 214
COOLANT (coolant level) -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 310
COOLANT (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 311
Coolant level
Adding ........................................................................ 339
Checking .................................................................... 339
Coolant temperature gauge .......................................... 117
Coolants .......................................................................... 403
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 404
Courtesy lighting ........................................................... 190
Cruise control ................................................................ 256
CRUISE CONTROL -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 315
Cup holder
Center console, front ................................................ 199
Rear bench armrest ...................................................201
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412 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
FFastening 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 ................................... 374
Fuel requirements ......................................................... 402
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................299
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ...............399
Fuse box .......................................................................... 331
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 331
GGarage door opener ...................................................... 208
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 403
Fuel requirements ................................................... 402
Premium unleaded .................................................. 402
General notes on the central locking system .............. 32
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 33
Glove box ......................................................................... 194HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 167
Head restraints
Power head restraints, rear ....................................... 81
Head restraints, front seats
Removal and installation ........................................... 71
Headlamp adjustment .................................................. 360
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 163
Headlamp mode .............................................................. 160
Headlights ....................................................................... 159
Heated seats ...................................................................... 76
High beams
See combination switch ........................................... 164
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413 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Hood ................................................................................. 334
HOOD -
malfunction and warning messages ......................323
IIdentification labels ....................................................... 391
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 192
Indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .................................114, 296
Individual settings ......................................................... 140
"INST. CLUSTER" (Instrument Cluster) ................. 142
"LIGHTING" ............................................................... 144
"VEHICLE" ................................................................. 147
Infant and child restraint systems .............................. 102
Installation ................................................................. 104
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 216
Infrared reflecting windshield .................................... 212
Inside rear view mirror ................................................. 106
INST. CLUSTER (Instrument Cluster)
See individual settings ............................................ 142
Instrument cluster ..........................................................114
Activating ....................................................................116
Instrument cluster illumination ...................................116Instrument lamps ........................................................... 116
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 193
Interior lighting .............................................................. 189
JJack .................................................................................. 342
Jump starting ................................................................. 355KKey dependent memory settings ................................. 113
KEYLESS-GO .....................................................................37
Changing batteries in the card .............................. 372
Checking last KEYLESS-GO-card
locking mode ........................................................... 42
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 42
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 66
Starting the engine .................................................. 234
Turning off the engine ............................................ 234
KEYLESS-GO-card ..................................................... 28, 30
Convenience feature ...................................................44
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415 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) .........304
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ...............304
DISTRONIC (DTR) .....................................................327
DOOR .......................................................................... 322
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. ...............................................309
ENGINE OIL LEVEL .................................................. 320
ENTRY POSITION .....................................................306
HOOD .......................................................................... 323
KEY .............................................................................322
Lamp SENSOR ........................................................... 314
LIGHTING SYSTEM ................................................... 312
PARKING BRAKE ......................................................308
SEAT BACKREST ....................................................... 321
SEAT BELT SYSTEM ................................................. 314
SELECTOR LEVER ....................................................325
TELE AID .................................................................... 323
TELEPHONE - FUNCTION ....................................... 315
TIRE PRESSURE ........................................................ 318
TRUNK OPEN ............................................................308
WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 326
Malfunction/warning message memory .................... 138
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ................... 375
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 46
Memory function ............................................................ 111
Mirror, exterior
Parking position ........................................................ 108Mirror, 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 ............................................................126
Cassette player .......................................................... 128
CD Player ....................................................................127
Distronic (DTR) .......................................................... 135
Engine oil level indicator .........................................124
FSS ...............................................................................124
Individual settings .................................................... 140
Malfunction/warning message memory ............... 138
Radio ...........................................................................126
Telephone ...................................................................129
Telephone — Incoming call ...................................... 133
Telephone — Redialing ............................................. 131
Telephone book ......................................................... 129
Tire inflation pressure monitor ..............................124
Trip and main odometer and sub menu ................124
Trip computer ............................................................ 136
Vehicle speed .............................................................124
Multifunction steering wheel ....................................... 120
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