2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 height

298 Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the trunk
If you are unable to unlock the trunk with
the SmartKey, open the trunk with the me-
chanical key as follows:Trunk lock
Insert the mechanical key into the
trunk lid lock.

Turn the key counterclockwise to
position1.

Press trunk lid lock2.
The trunk lid swings open.
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical
key as follows:
Close the passenger door and the trunk
lid.

Press the central locking switch in the
center console (
page 95).

Check to see whether the locking knob
on the passenger door is still visible. If
necessary push it down manually.

Lock the driver’s door with the me-
chanical key.

Lock the trunk lid if necessary with the
mechanical key (
page 90).
!The trunk lid swings open automatical-
ly. Always make sure that there is suffi-
cient overhead clearance. A minimum
height clearance of 6.1 ft (1.90 m) is re-
quired to open the trunk lid. iUnlocking your vehicle with the me-
chanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do
one of the following:

Press button
Œ
or
‹
on the
SmartKey.


Insert the key in the starter switch.


If KEYLESS-GO* card present,
press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button (
page 33).

335 Technical data
Main Dimensions
Main Dimensions
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)
Wheelbase
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))

353 Index
A
ABC 190, 347
Messages in display 271
Setting vehicle level 191
ABS 23, 71, 347
ABS control 72
Malfunction indicator lamp 265
Messages in display 272
Warning lamp 265
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 148
Accident
In case of 48
Activating
Air conditioner (cooling) 166
Air recirculation mode 163
Anti-theft alarm system 77
Central locking (control system) 139
Charcoal filter 164
Distance warning function* 188
Distronic* 184
Easy-entry/exit feature 140
ESP 75
Exterior headlamps 46
Exterior lamps 109Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 152
Front and rear fog lamp 109
Hazard warning flasher 111
Headlamps 46
High beams 111
Ignition 31
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button 33
Immobilizer 51, 76
Rear window defroster 165
Residual heat 167
Seat heater 103, 104
Seat ventilation* 102
Tow-away alarm 78
Windshield wipers 47
Activating steering wheel gearshift
control 149
Downshifting 150
Upshifting 150
Adding
Coolant 243
Engine oil 241
Additional turn signals 302Adjustable air vents, rear passenger
compartment 168
Adjusting 34
Air distribution 161
Air volume 162
Backrest tilt 36
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Folding forward front seat
backrests 100
Head restraint height 36
Head restraint tilt 36
Inside rear view mirror 38
Instrument cluster illumination 114
Lumbar support 96
Mirrors 38
Multicontour seat* 99
Seat cushion depth 36, 99
Seat cushion tilt 36
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36
Seat height 36
Seat in the lumbar region 99
Seat in the shoulder region 99
Seats 34
Steering column height 38
Steering column length 38
Steering wheel 37

362 IndexGear selector lever
Cleaning 260
Position 146
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission 43
Global
Locking 81
Unlocking 81
Global Positioning System (GPS) 349
Glove box 21, 199
Closing 199
Opening 199
Good visibility 151
GPS 210, 349
H
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote
control 218
Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 260
Hazard warning flasher 111
Switching off 111
Switching on 111
Head restraints 97
Headlamp cleaning system 236Headlamps
Automatic control 109
Bi-Xenon 347
Cleaning 258
Cleaning system 154, 244, 344
Refilling washer fluid 244
Switching off 50
Switching on 46
Headliner
Cleaning 261
Heated steering wheel* 208
Height adjustment
Head restraints 36
Steering wheel 37
Height adjustments
Vehicle level 191
High beam flasher 46, 111
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 286
Replacing bulbs 302
Switching on 111
High mounted brake lamp 303
Hood 237
Closing 238
Message in display 284
Opening 237Hydroplaning 229
I
Identification labels
Certification label 328
Emission control label 328
Engine number 328
Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission
control system 328
VIN (vehicle identification
number) 328
VIN, visible 328
Ignition 31
Immobilizer 76
Activating 76
Deactivating 76
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems 63
Installing 67
LATCH child seat mounts 68
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid 214

368 IndexPassenger compartment 231
Fuse box in 322
Inside rear view mirror 38
Interior lighting 112
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 205
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 54
Pedals 225
Phone book*
Loading 126
Quick search 126
Phone number*
Dialing 126
Redialing 127
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 261
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 295
Poly-V-belt drive 350
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 106
Positions (Memory function*)
Storing into memory 106
Power assistance 225
Power closing assist
for doors and trunk lid 94Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion depth 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Folding forward front seat
backrests 100
Front seat head restraints 97
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36
Power train 350
Power washer 257
Power windows 169
Blocking of rear window operation 69
Side windows 169
Synchronizing 172
Practical hints
First aid kit 295
Fuses 322
Lamp in center console 269
Lamps in instrument cluster 264
Messages in the display 270
Vehicle tool kit 295Problems
While driving 48
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 350
Automatic transmission 147
PULSE function (Massage function) 100
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 126
R
Radio
Selecting stations 122
Station selection setting 139
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 232
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 130
Reading lamp 27
Rear fog lamp 303
Bulb 303
Switching on 110
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 305
Rear lamps see Tail lamps

372 IndexSpare parts service 326
Spare wheel
Mounting 308
Speed
Resetting stored speed in
Distronic* 185
Saving current 177
Speed settings
Cruise control 178
Distronic* 184, 185
Speedometer 23
Displaying gear range 145
Displays 181
Settings units 134
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 134
Sporty driving suspension 191
SRS 62, 351
Indicator lamp 266
SRS indicator lamp 54
Standing lamps 108
Replacing bulbs 302, 303, 305
Standing water
Driving instructions 231Starter switch 21, 31
Positions 31
Switching on 43
Starting difficulties 44
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 42
Station selection
Setting 139
Steering column
Height adjustment 38
Length adjustment 38
Steering wheel
Adjusting 37
Buttons 24
Cleaning 260
Electrical adjustment 37
Heated steering wheel* 208
Height adjustment 38
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 217
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof 174
Windows 171
Storage compartments
Armrest 200, 201
Glove box 199Storage spaces
Cup holder 204
Storage tray 201
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 106
Submenus
Convenience 140
For settings 119
In control system 121
Instrument cluster 134
Lighting 135
Resetting functions in Control
system 132
Selecting 132
Settings menu 132
Vehicle 139
Sun visors 155
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 351
Suspension tuning
For regular driving style 191
For sporty driving style 191
Setting 190