5 ContentsWindshield and headlamp
washer system ...........................340
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio .........340
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage
compartment ............................. 341
Jack ...................................................342
Wheels .............................................343
Tire Replacement .......................343
Rotating wheels ..........................344
Spare wheel ....................................344
Changing wheels ...........................346
Tire inflation pressure .................. 351
Battery .............................................352
Jump starting ..................................355
Towing the vehicle .........................357
Exterior lamps ................................360
Headlamp assembly ................... 361
Taillamp assemblies ..................364
Standby bulb function ...................367Changing batteries
in the electronic key ................ 369
Synchronizing
remote control .............................371
Changing batteries in
the KEYLESS-GO-card ............. 372
Emergency engine shut-down ......374
Fuel filler flap,
manual release ..........................374
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof .................. 375
Replacing wiper blades .................376
Roof rack ......................................... 378
Vehicle careCleaning and care of
the vehicle ................................. 380
Power washer ............................. 381
Tar stains .................................... 382
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................ 382Engine cleaning ..........................382
Vehicle washing .........................382
Ornamental moldings ................383
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................383
Cleaning the Distronic
system sensor .............................384
Cleaning the parktronic
system sensors ...........................384
Wiper blades ...............................385
Light alloy wheels ......................386
Instrument cluster .....................387
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ......................387
Cup holder ...................................387
Seat belts .....................................388
Headliner and shelf
below rear window .....................388
Leather upholstery .....................388
Hard plastic trim items .............388
Plastic and rubber parts ............388
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59 Central locking system
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Opening height restriction of trunk lid
The trunk lid opening height can be restricted when
transporting goods on a roof rack (e.g. presence of an
MB sport luggage container). When activated, the trunk
lid opens to below the roof line of the vehicle.
To a c ti va te :
Press upper half of trunk lid opening /closing switch for
a minimum of 5 seconds.
To deactivate:
Press upper half of trunk lid opening /closing switch for
a minimum of 5 seconds.Note:
To fully open the trunk lid while opening height
restriction activated, deactivate it.
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245 Driving instructions
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Fuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on driving
habits and operating conditions.
To save fuel you should:
•keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures.
•remove unnecessary loads,
•remove roof rack when not in use,
•allow engine to warm up under low load use,
•avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration,
•have all maintenance work performed at regular
intervals by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold
weat her, i n stop -and -go traf f ic, on short trip s an d i n hilly
country.Drinking and driving
Ped al s
Wa r n i n g !
Drinking or taking drugs and driving can be a very
dangerous combination. Even a small amount of
alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgement.The possibility of a serious or even fatal accident is
sharply increased when you drink or take drugs
and drive.Please don’t drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive after drinking or taking drugs.Wa r n i n g !
Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times. Objects
stored in this area may impair pedal movement.
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Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................330
Fuses ................................................ 331
Shelf below rear window ..............333
Hood .................................................334
Checking engine oil level .............337
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................338
Active body control
(ABC) fluid level ........................338
Coolant level ...................................339
Adding coolant ...........................339
Windshield and headlamp
washer system ...........................340
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio .........340Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage
compartment ............................. 341
Jack .................................................. 342
Wheels ............................................ 343
Tire Replacement ....................... 343
Rotating wheels ......................... 344
Spare wheel .................................... 344
Changing wheels ........................... 346
Tire inflation pressure ................. 351
Battery ............................................. 352
Jump starting ................................. 355
Towing the vehicle ........................ 357
Exterior lamps ............................... 360
Headlamp assembly .................. 361
Taillamp assemblies .................. 364
Standby bulb function .................. 367Changing batteries
in the electronic key .................369
Synchronizing
remote control ............................ 371
Changing batteries in
the KEYLESS-GO-card ..............372
Emergency engine shut-down ..... 374
Fuel filler flap,
manual release .......................... 374
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof ...................375
Replacing wiper blades ................. 376
Roof rack .........................................378
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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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417 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Rear view mirrors .......................................................... 106
Exterior ....................................................................... 107
Interior ........................................................................ 106
Storing mirror positions .......................................... 106
Rear window defroster .................................................. 181
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 191
Remote control ................................................................. 28
Battery replacement ................................................. 369
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......................................... 71
Replacement keys
Obtaining ..................................................................... 30
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 360
Replacing wiper blades ................................................. 376
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Reserve warning lamp
Fuel reserve warning ...............................................299
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 179
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 216
Roof rack .........................................................................378
SSEAT BACKREST -
malfunction and warning messages ......................321
SEAT BELT SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 314
Seat belts ...........................................................................82
Fastening ......................................................................85
Operation ......................................................................86
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................83
Unfastening .................................................................. 86
Warning lamp ........................................................... 302
Seat belts and integrated restraint system ..................82
Seat heater ........................................................................ 76
Seat ventilation system ...................................................79
Seats
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 67
Heated seat ................................................................... 76
Memory .......................................................................111
Multicontour seat ........................................................ 74
Ventilated seat ............................................................. 79
Selective locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 33
SELECTOR LEVER -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 325
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