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342 Practical hintsReplacing wiper bladesInstalling wiper blades
Slide the wiper blade onto wiper arm
until it locks in place.
Rotate the wiper blade into position
parallel to wiper arm.
Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on
the windshield. Make sure you hold
onto the wiper when folding the wiper
arm back.
!Never open the hood when the wiper
arm is folded forward.
Hold on to the wiper when folding the
wiper arm back. If released, the force
of the impact from the tensioning
spring could crack the windshield.
Do not allow the wiper arms to contact
the windshield glass without a wiper
blade inserted.
Make certain that the wiper blades are
properly installed. Improperly installed
wiper blades may cause windshield
damage.
For your convenience, we recommend
that you have this work carried out by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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393 Index
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
window operation 75
Cigarette lighter 228
CL 55 AMG Kompressor
MANUAL shift program mode 164
Cleaning
Cup holder 289
Distronic* system sensor cover 287
Gear selector lever 289
Hard plastic trim items 289
Headlamps 170
Headliner and shelf below rear
window 289
Instrument cluster 289
Leather upholstery 290
Light alloy wheels 289
Nubuck leather upholstery 290
Parktronic* system sensor 287
Plastic and rubber parts 290
Seat belts 289
Steering wheel 289
Upholstery 290
Windows 288Windshield 51
Wiper blades 287
Wood trims 290
Clock 23
Closing
Cup holder 226
Glove box 221
Hood 261
Power window with
KEYLESS-GO* 189
Power window with SmartKey 188
Side windows 187, 188
Sliding/pop-up roof 191, 335
With SmartKey 193
Sliding/pop-up roof with
KEYLESS-GO* 194
Trunk 98
Windows 186
Closing sliding/pop-up roof
In an emergency 335
Cockpit 20, 383
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 384COMAND 384
COMAND see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 123
High beam flasher 49, 123
Turn signals 49
Windshield wipers 50
Consumer information 380
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 254
Control system 129, 384
AUDIO menu 134
Checking oil level 262
Convenience submenu 154
Display digital speedometer 134
Distronic* menu 142
Functions 131, 133
Instrument cluster submenu 148
Lighting submenu 149
Malfunction memory menu 144
Menus 132, 133
Multifunction display 129
Multifunction steering wheel 130
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399 Index
Height adjustment
Head restraints 36
Steering wheel 39
Height adjustments
Vehicle level 211
High beam flasher 49, 123
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 315
Replacing bulbs 336
Switching on 123
High mounted brake lamp 337
Hood 260
Closing 261
Message in display 312
Opening 260
Hydroplaning 251
I
Identification labels
Certification label 362
Emission control label 362
Engine number 362
Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission
control system 362VIN (vehicle identification
number) 362
VIN, visible 362
Ignition 31
Immobilizer 82
Activating 82
Deactivating 82
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems 69
Installing 73
LATCH child seat mounts 74
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid 235
Inside rear view mirror
Antiglare 167
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 73
Wiper blades 342
Instrument cluster 21, 22, 126, 385
Cleaning 289
Coolant temperature gauge 127
Illumination 126Multifunction display 129
Outside temperature indicator 128
Selecting language 149
Instruments and controls see Cockpit 20
Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 242
Erasing memory 243
Hand-held transmitter 240
Operating 243
Rolling code programming 241
Interior illumination
Delayed switch-off 152
Interior lighting 124
Activating automatic control 124
Deactivating automatic control 125
Manual operation 125
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 40
J
Jump starting 351
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405 Index
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 140
R
Radio
Selecting satellite radio*
stations 135
Selecting stations 135
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 254
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 144
Reading lamp 27
Rear fog lamp 337
Bulb 337
Switching on 122
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 340
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 185
Rear seat head restraints
Folding back with switch 109
Placing upright 109Rear seats
Head restraints 109
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 167
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window
Blocking operation 75
Rear window defroster 182
Activating 182
Deactivating 182
Rear window sunshade* 172
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 350
Refueling 257
Regular checks 258
Regular driving style 210
Reinstalling vehicle battery 349
Remote controls
Integrated 240
SmartKey 88, 92
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 237
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 386
Removing
Vehicle battery 349
Wheel 346
Wiper blades 341Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 340
Brake lamp bulbs 340
Bulbs 336
Front lamp bulbs 338
License plate lamp bulbs 340
Parking lamp bulbs 339
Rear fog lamp bulbs 340
Rear lamp bulbs 337, 340
Rear turn signal bulbs 340
Side marker lamp bulbs 339
Standing lamp bulbs 339
Wiper blades 341
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 146
Resetting
All functions (control system) 146
All functions of a submenu 146
Fuel consumption 143
Service indicator (FSS) 283
Stored speed in Distronic* 204
Trip odometer 127
Residual heat utilization 183, 386
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412 IndexVehicle battery 348
Vehicle care 284
Cup holder 289
Distronic* system sensor cover 287
Engine cleaning 286
Gear selector lever 289
Hard plastic trim items 289
Headlamps 286
Instrument cluster 289
Leather upholstery 290
Light alloy wheels 289
Nubuck leather upholstery 290
Ornamental moldings 286
Paintwork 285
Parktronic* system sensor 287
Plastic and rubber parts 290
Power washer 285
Seat belts 289
Side markers 286
Steering wheel 289
Tail lamps 286
Tar stains 285
Turn signals 286Upholstery 290
Vehicle washing 286
Window cleaning 288
Wiper blades 287
Wood trims 290
Vehicle level 211
Changing 212
Setting 212
Automatic 212
Manual 212
Vehicle lighting
Checking 259
Vehicle submenu
Limiting opening height of trunk
lid(Control system) 153
Vehicle tool kit 329
Alignment bolt 329
Fuse chart 329
Fuse extractor 329
Gloves 329
Screwdriver 329
Spare fuses 329Wheel bolt wrench with socket
wrench 329
Vehicle washing 286
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 387
Voice control system* 387
Hands-free microphone 27
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 216
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 206
Distronic* 200
Drivers seat belts 66
Parking brake 48
Warranty coverage 361
Washing the vehicle 284
Wear pattern (tires) 279
Weights 371
Wheel bolt wrench with socket wrench
(vehicle tool kit) 329
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413 Index
Wheel change
Tightening torque 347
Wheels
Rotating 279
Tires and wheels 270
Window curtain airbags 65
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Refilling washer fluid 269
Replacing wiper blades 341
Washer fluid 269, 379
Windshield washer 258
Windshield washer fluid
Message in display 319
Refilling 269, 379
Wiping with 51
Windshield wipers 50, 170
Fast wiper speed 50
Intermittent wiping 50
Replacing wiper blades 341
Single wipe 51
Switching on 50
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 51Winter driving 280
Block heater (Canada only) 281
Snow chains 281
Tires 280
Transmission program mode 163,
164
Winter driving instructions 252
Winter tires 280
Wiper blades
Cleaning 287
Installing 342
Removing 341
Replacing 341
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 51
Interval 50
With windshield washer fluid 51
Wood trims
Cleaning 290X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 383