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Premium unleaded gasoline
Caution!
To maintain the engine’s durability and performance,
premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium
unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used,
follow these precautions:
•have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded
regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon
as possible,
•avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration,
•do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm, if the
vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two
persons and no luggage,
•do not exceed
2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal
position, if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in
mountainous terrain.Fuel requirements
Use only Premium unleaded meeting ASTM
standard D 439:
The octane number (posted at the pump) must be
91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane
number and the Motor (M) octane number: (R+M)/2).
This is also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as
Ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the
ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not
exceed 10%, MTBE not to exceed 15%.
The ratio of Methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3%
plus additional cosolvents.
Using mixtures of Ethanol and Methanol is not allowed.
Gasohol, which contains 10% Ethanol and 90% unleaded
gasoline, can be used.
These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements
such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor
pressure etc..
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A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon
build up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz
recommends the use of only quality gasoline containing
additives that prevent the build up of carbon deposits.
After an extended period of using fuels without such
ad ditives , car bon d ep osits c an bui ld up esp eci ally on t he
intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to
engine performance problems such as:
•warm-up hesitation,
•unstable idle,
•knocking/pinging,
•misfire,
•power loss.
Do not blend other specific fuel additives with fuel.
They only result in unnecessary cost, and may be
harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel
quality or from blending specific fuel additives are not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water and
anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides:
•corrosion protection,
•freeze protection,
•boiling protection (by increasing the boiling point).
The cooling system was filled at the factory with a
coolant providing freeze protection to approximately
-22
°F (-30
°C) and corrosion protection.
If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -22
°F (-30
°C), the
boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling
system is reached at approximately 266
°F (130
°C).
The coolant solution must be used year round to provide
the necessary corrosion protection and increase in the
boil-over protection. You should have it replaced every
3years.
To provide the important corrosion protection, the
solution must be at least 45% anticorrosion/antifreeze
(equals a freeze protection to approx. - 22
°F [-30
°C]). If
you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/
antifreeze (freeze protection to approx. - 49
°F [-45
°C]),
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the engine temperature will increase due to the lower
heat transfer capability of the solution. Therefore, do not
use more than this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze.
If the coolant level is low, water and MB anticorrosion/
antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper
level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage).
The water in the cooling system must meet minimum
requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal
drinking water. If you are not sure about the water
quality, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Your vehic le con tain s a n umbe r o f alumi nium parts. The
use of aluminium components in motor vehicle engines
necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used
in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the
aluminium parts. (Failure to use such anticorrosion/
antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly
shortened service life.)
Therefore the following product is strongly
recommended for use in your vehicle: Mercedes-Benz
anticorrosion/antifreeze agent.Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in
the hot southern regions), you should have the
anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The
coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring
your vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for service.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity
Model Approx. freeze protection
– 35
°F
(– 37°C)– 49
°F
(– 45°C)
CL 500,
CL 55 AMG6.1 US qt
(5.75 l)6.7 US qt
(6.3 l)
CL 600 6.3 US qt
(6.0 l)7. 0 U S q t
(6.6 l)
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Front center console
storage compartment ventilation ...................... 180
MAXCOOL .................................................................. 172
Rear window defroster ............................................. 181
Residual engine heat utilization ............................ 179
Special settings ......................................................... 174
Switching on and off ................................................ 180
Windows fogged on the inside ................................ 175
Windows fogged on the outside ...............................176
Automatic maximum cooling ....................................... 172
Automatic transmission ...............................................235
Emergency operation ...............................................243
Fluid level ...................................................................338
Program mode selector switch ............................... 242
Selector lever position ..............................................238
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 88
Self-test ......................................................................... 89
Backrest ............................................................................. 72
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 275
Battery .............................................................................352
Battery recycling ....................................................... 354BATTERY/ALTERNATOR -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 305
Block heater ................................................................... 253
BRAKE ASSIST -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 306
Brake assist system (BAS) ........................................... 275
Brake fluid ........................................... 246, 298, 399, 401
BRAKE FLUID -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 307
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 307
BRAKE PAD WEAR -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 307
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 298
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 298
Brakes ...................................................244, 246, 275, 279
Bulbs
See Replacing bulbs ................................................. 360
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .............................. 399
Card, KEYLESS-GO ..........................................................28
Cargo tie-down hooks ................................................... 206
Catalytic converter ........................................................ 226
Center console .................................................................. 24
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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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DDashboard ......................................................................... 22
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 254
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................304
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................304
Display illumination .......................................................116
Distronic (DTR) ...................................................... 135, 259
Activation of Distronic ............................................. 262
Additional driving hints .......................................... 267
Cleaning sensor ........................................................ 384
Deactivation of Distronic .........................................264
Displays in the speedometer dial ........................... 274
Distance warning function ...................................... 270
Distronic settings ...................................................... 271
Driving with Distronic activated ............................265
Invalid attempts to activate ..................................... 263
Multifunction display ...............................................273
Warning lamp ............................................................ 301
DISTRONIC (DTR) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................327
DOOR -
malfunction and warning messages ......................322Door control panel ........................................................... 20
Door entry lamps ........................................................... 190
Doors ..................................................................................47
Power closing assist .................................................... 49
Drinking and driving .................................................... 245
Drive sensibly - save fuel ............................................. 245
Driving instructions ..................................................... 245
Driving off ...................................................................... 247
EEasy-entry/exit feature ...................................................66
ELEC. STABIL. PROGR. -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 309
Electronic key ................................................................... 29
Changing batteries .................................................. 369
Starting the engine .................................................. 233
Turning off the engine ............................................ 233
Electronic main key
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 371
Electronic stability program (ESP) ............................. 278
Warning lamp ............................................................301
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 216
Emergency engine shut-down ...................................... 374
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Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 91
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 51
Emission control ............................................................227
Emission control label .................................................. 392
Engine compartment .....................................................334
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ................................ 296
Engine oil additives ....................................................... 401
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 158
Engine oil level
Checking .................................................................... 337
Warning ...................................................................... 320
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
malfunction and warning messages ......................320
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
NOT WHEN ENGINE ON (measuring) -
multifunction indicator ............................................ 157
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 157
Engine oils ...................................................................... 401
Entrance lamps, exit lamps .......................................... 190
ENTRY POSITION -
malfunction and warning messages ......................306
ESP (Electronic stability program) ............ 251, 278, 359
Control switch ...........................................................280Malfunction and warning messages ..................... 309
Synchronizing .......................................................... 279
Express opening and closing
of power windows ..................................................... 184
Exterior lamp
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 312
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 159
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 161
Headlamp cleaning system ...................................... 163
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 360
License plate lamps ................................................. 366
Low and high beam ................................................... 361
Parking lamps ........................................................... 363
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 360
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 366
Standing lamps ......................................................... 363
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 364
Turn signal lamp ...................................................... 363
Exterior mirror adjustment .......................................... 107
Exterior mirror, front passenger side,
parking position ........................................................ 108
Exterior rear view mirrors ............................................ 107
Electrically folding .................................................... 109
Parking position ........................................................ 108
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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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