2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 key

383 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar careIndex Due to the width of the vehicle, prior to running the
vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold back the
outside mirrors to prevent them from getting damaged.
In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces of road salt
as soon as possible.
When washing the underbody, do not forget to clean the
inner sides of the wheels.
Note:
Ve h i c l e s w i t h KE Y L E S S - G O :
If a door handle is hit by a strong jet of water, and a
KEYLESS-GO-card is in close proximity, approx 3 ft.
(approx.1m), the vehicle could be inadvertently locked
or unlocked.Ornamental moldings
For regular cleaning and care of very dirty chrome-
plated parts, use a chrome cleaner.
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz
approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water.
To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and use
only a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the lenses.
Do not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry cloth or
sponge.
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385 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar careIndex Wiper bladesTo prevent damage to the hood or the wipers, the wiper
arms should only be folded forward in the position
shown above.
•Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1.
•Turn combination switch to position I, see page 164.
•Once the wiper arms are in the position shown
above, turn key in starter switch to position 0.
Note:
For safety reasons, remove electronic key from
starter switch before cleaning the wiper blades,
otherwise the wiper motor can suddenly turn on and
cause injury.
•Turn combination switch to position 0, see page 164.
Clean the wiper blade rubber with a clean cloth and
detergent solution.
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386 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar careIndex
Window cleaning
Use a window cleaning solution on all glass surfaces. An
automotive glass cleaner is recommended.
Note:
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and remove
electronic key from starter switch before cleaning the
windshield, otherwise the wiper motor can suddenly
turn on and cause injury.Light alloy wheels
Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for
regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels.
If possible, clean wheels once a week with Mercedes-
Benz approved Wheel Care, using a soft bristle brush
and a strong spray of water.
Follow instructions on container.
Note:
Use only acid-free cleaning materials. The acid could
lead to corrosion.
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408 Index
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
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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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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410 Index
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
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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413 Index
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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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414 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Keys, changing batteries
in the electronic key ................................................. 369
Keys, changing batteries
in the Keyless-Go-card ............................................. 372
Keys, vehicle ..................................................................... 28
LLAMP SENSOR -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 314
Lamps, exterior .............................................................. 360
Headlamps ................................................ 159, 312, 383
License plate lamp ....................................................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
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 393
Level control system ......................................................283
Lighter .............................................................................204
LIGHTING
See individual settings ............................................ 144LIGHTING SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 312
Limp home mode
(Automatic transmission) ....................................... 243
Locking and unlocking ............................................. 35, 39
Low beams
See Exterior lamp switch ......................................... 159
Low engine coolant level warning ............................... 310
Lumbar support ................................................................ 74
MMaintenance ................................................................... 215
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster ........................................ 296
Malfunction and warning messages .......................... 303
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL ......................................... 316
AIR CLEANER ........................................................... 325
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ......................................... 305
BRAKE ASSIST ......................................................... 306
BRAKE FLUID ........................................................... 307
BRAKE PAD WEAR .................................................. 307
CHIP-CARD ............................................................... 324
COOLANT (coolant level) ......................................... 310
COOLANT (coolant temperature) ........................... 311
CRUISE CONTROL .................................................... 315
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