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358 Towing the vehicle
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1Cover on right side of front bumper
To remove cover:
Press mark on cover in direction of arrow and lift cover
off to reveal threaded hole for towing eye bolt. The
towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit (located in
trunk in spare wheel). Screw towing eye bolt in to its
stop and tighten with lug wrench.
To reinstall cover:
Fit cover and snap into place.2Cover right side of rear bumper
To r e m ove c ove r :
Press mark on cover in direction of arrow and lift cover
off to reveal threaded hole for towing eye bolt. The
towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit (located in
trunk in spare wheel). Screw towing eye bolt in to its
stop and tighten with lug wrench.
To reinstall cover:
Fit cover and snap into place.
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364 Exterior lamps
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Taillamp assembliesOpen trunk lid.
Turn lock (6) counterclockwise and fold trim to the side.
Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out. Push
bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket.
Reinstall trim and secure with lock (6).
P82.10-2635-26
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374 Emergency engine shut-down
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Emergency engine shut-down
If the engine can no longer be stopped using the
electronic key or the start-/stop button (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO), the engine can be turned off by
withdrawing two fuses.
For easy removal of fuses use the fuse extractor
(supplied with vehicle tool kit) to pull out the fuses
marked on the fuse chart as “ENGINE EMERGENCY
OFF”.
The fuse chart is also located in the vehicle tool kit,
seepage341.
For fuses see page 331.Fuel filler flap, manual release
Remove the battery cover (see page 352) and the trim
inside the trunk on the right-hand side. Pull the release
knob (arrow) and open the fuel filler flap.
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378 Roof rack
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Roof rackUse only those roof racks approved by Mercedes-Benz to
avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
Only mount roof racks on the retrofitted mounting
points (see arrows).
Mounting a roof rack requires a one-time installation of
take-up points.
Note:
Please observe that the roof does not interfere with the
operation of the sliding / pop-up roof and that there is
sufficient clearance between the roof rack and the trunk
lid in the full open position.
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398 Technical data
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Main Dimensions
We i g h t s Model CL 500 CL 55 AMG CL 600
Overall vehicle length 196.4 in (4989 mm) 196.4 in (4989 mm) 196.4 in (4989 mm)
Overall vehicle width 73.1 in (1857 mm) 73.1 in (1857 mm) 73.1 in (1857 mm)
Overall vehicle height 55.4 in (1408 mm) 55.4 in (1408 mm) 55.4 in (1408 mm)
Wheel base 113.6 in (2885 mm) 113.6 in (2885 mm) 113.6 in (2885 mm)
Track, front 62.1 in (1577 mm) 62.2 in (1581 mm) 62.1 in (1577 mm)
Track, rear 62.1 in (1578 mm) 62.1 in (1578 mm) 62.1 in (1578 mm)
Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
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415 Index
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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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416 Index
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NNavigation system .......................................................... 134
Night security illumination ......................................... 162OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................296
Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator .....................................117
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ...................................................................... 46
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 206
Parcel net in trunk ........................................................ 205
Parking ............................................................................ 248
Parking assist (Parktronic) .......................................... 286
Parking brake ............................. 202, 244, 248, 298, 346
PA R K I N G B R A K E -
malfunction and warning messages ......................308
Power assistance ............................................................246
Power closing assist
Doors and trunk lid .................................................... 49Power head restraints, rear ............................................ 81
Power seats, front
Backrest ........................................................................ 72
Seat ventilation system .............................................. 79
Power windows ............................................................... 183
Blocking of rear side window operation ................ 185
Express opening and closing .................................. 184
Opening and closing ...................................................44
Synchronizing ........................................................... 185
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio
See Audio systems .................................................... 126
Radio - see Audio systems ............................................ 126
Radio transmitters ......................................................... 214
Rain sensor
See intermittent wiping ........................................... 165
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................................................ 182
Rear view mirror
Inside, automatic antiglare ...................................... 106
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418 Index
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Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 150
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 149
Shelf below rear window ..............................................333
Side impact airbags ......................................................... 95
Side marker lamp ..........................................................366
Simultaneous use of
electronic main key and
KEYLESS-GO-card ....................................................... 43
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................................................... 186
Emergency operation ...............................................375
Opening and closing .................................................. 44
Synchronizing ........................................................... 188
Snow chains .................................................................... 251
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 216
Spare wheel .................................................................... 344
Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ................................................ 341
Special settings
(Automatic climate control) .................................... 174
SRS indicator lamp ........................................................ 299
SRS malfunction .............................................................. 92
Standby bulb function ................................................... 367Start lock-out ..................................................................... 31
Electronic main key .................................................... 31
KEYLESS-GO-card ....................................................... 31
Starter switch .........................................................228, 230
Starting and turning off the engine ........................... 233
Starting the engine
Electronic key ........................................................... 233
KEYLESS-GO ............................................................. 234
Steering lock
See Starter switch ............................................228, 230
Steering wheel
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 66
Storage compartment
Trunk floor ................................................................. 341
Storage compartment in the
rear passenger compartment .................................. 198
Storage compartments and armrests .......................... 193
Center console ........................................................... 195
Glove box .................................................................... 194
Storing mirror positions ............................................... 107
Sun visors ........................................................................ 192
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 90
Synchronizing remote control ..................................... 371
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