2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 service

422 Technical termsLine of fall
The direct line that an object moves
downhill when influenced by the force
of gravity alone.
Lock button
Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the lock button down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. The Maintenance
System in your vehicle tracks distance
driven and the time elapsed since your
last maintenance service, and calls for
the next maintenance service accord-
ingly.
Memory function
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and exterior mirror posi-
tions for each SmartKey or SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO*.MON
(M
otor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline's
ability to resist undesired detonation
(knocking). The average of both the
MON (Motor Octane Number) and
->RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Multifunction display
Display field in the speedometer used
to present information provided by the
control system.
Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel with buttons for operat-
ing the control system.Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
of the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine sp ee d ra nge , a s i t m ay re sul t in s e-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Parktronic system (Parking assist)*
System which uses visual and acoustic
signals to assist the driver during park-
ing maneuvers.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.

428 IndexBattery, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Check lamp 99
Checking the battery 99
Replacing 372
Battery, vehicle 281, 386
Charging 387
Disconnecting 387
Reconnecting 388
Reinstalling 387
Removing 387
Bead 309
Bi-Xenon headlamps 419
Block heater (Canada only) 314
Blocking
Rear window operation 78
Brake assist system (BAS) 419
Brake fluid 271, 414
Brake lamp bulbs 374
Brake lamp, high mounted 374Brake pads
Message in display 343
Brakes 260
High-performance brake system (CL 65
AMG only) 261
Warning lamp 327
Break-in period 258
Bulbs, replacing 373
Additional turn signals 374
Backup lamps 374
Brake lamps 374
Fog lamps 374
Front lamps 374
High beam 374
High mounted brake lamp 374
License plate lamps 374, 378
Low beam 374
Parking lamps 374, 377
Rear fog lamp 374, 377, 378
Side marker lamps 374, 377
Standing lamps 374, 377
Tail lamp assemblies 374, 378
Turn signal lamps 374C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 419
Calling up
Distronic* settings 149
Maintenance service indicator 316
Range (distance to empty) 151
CAN system 420
Canceling
Cruise control 206
Cargo tie-down hooks 230
Catalytic converter 268
CD changer* 144
CD mode 144
CD operation
Selecting tracks 143
Center console 27
Air bag off indicator lamp 334
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 334
Lower part 28
Upper part 27
Centigrade (°C)
Setting temperature units 156

432 IndexDigital speedometer 141
Direction of rotation (tires) 286
Discharged battery
Jump starting 389
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 387
Displays
Digital speedometer 141
Distronic* 210
Messages 276
Service indicator 315
Showing malfunctions 152
Vehicle status messages 335
Distance
Decreasing in Distronic* 216
Increasing in Distronic* 216
Setting in Distronic* 215
Warning function 216
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 150Distance warning function* 216
Activating 217
Deactivating 217
Distronic* warning lamp 216
Intermittent warning sound 216
Symbol in multifunction display 149
Distronic* 208, 420
Activated 212
Activating 213
Calling up settings 149, 211
Cleaning system sensor 320
Cruise control lever 212
Deactivated 212
Deactivating 215
Deceleration 211
Decreasing distance 216
Decreasing time interval 215
Displays in the speedometer dial 210
Distance warning function 216
Driving hints 217Fine adjustment 214
Increasing distance 216
Increasing time interval 215
Intermittent signal tone 210
Menu 211
Messages in display 339
Resetting stored speed 214
Sensor cover 320
Setting a higher speed 213
Setting a lower speed 214
Setting following distance 215
Setting the current speed 213
Warning and indicator lamps 210
Document holder 231
Door control panel 30
Door entry lamps 132
Door handle 30
Door unlock
With Tele Aid 249

434 IndexEngine cleaning 319
Engine compartment 273
Fuse box in 396
Hood 273
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 25,
328, 329
Engine number 400, 421
Engine oil 274
Adding 278
Additives 413
Checking level 274
Consumption 274
Display messages 348
Filler neck 278, 279
Messages in display 276, 348
Viscosity 421
Engine oil level see Oil level 272
Entry position
Messages in display 350
ESP 82, 421
Switching off 83
Switching on 84
Synchronizing 340
Warning lamp 330, 331ETD 421
Safety guidelines 66
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 71
Exterior lamp switch 125
Exterior rear view mirror
Auto-dimming on the driver’s
side 178
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 43
Folding electrically 180
Parking position for 164
F
Fahrenheit (°F)
Setting temperature units 156
Fastening the seat belts 45
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 207
Distronic* 214First aid kit 365
Flat tire 381
Lowering the vehicle 384
Mounting the Spare wheel 381
Preparing the vehicle 381
Flexible Service System (FSS) 315
Flexible Service System see FSS
Fog lamp, rear 128, 374
Replacing bulb 378
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 374
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 352
Switching on 128
Folding electrically
Exterior rear view mirrors
180
Front air bags 67

435 Index
Front lamps
Messages in display 352–355
Replacing bulbs 374, 376
Switching on 125
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 334
Front seat
Head restraints 114
Head restraints installing 114
Head restraints removing 114
FSS (Flexible Service System) 315
FSS (Flexible Service System) (Canada
vehicles) 421
Fuel 271
Fuel reserve warning lamp 329
Premium unleaded gasoline 271
Reserve warning lamp 25
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 150
Since last reset 151
Fuel filler flap 270
Locking 270
Opening 369
Unlocking 270Fuel tank
Filler flap 270
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 411
Functions (control system) 138, 140
Resetting 154
Fuse box 395, 396
Fuse chart 365
Fuses 394
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 395
Fuse box in engine compartment 396
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 395
Fuse chart 365
Fuse extractor 365
Spare fuses 365
G
Garage door opener 250
Erasing in remote control 255
Integrated remote control 252
Rolling code programming 253Gasoline see Fuel 271
GAWR 309
Gear range 421
Automatic transmission 168
Limiting 168
Shifting into optimal 167
Gear range limit
Canceling 167
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 322
Position (Automatic
transmission) 169
Position (automatic
transmission) 165
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission 48, 165
Global
Locking 92
Global Positioning System (GPS) 421
Glove box 23, 232
Closing 232
Locking 232
Opening 232
Unlocking 232

437 Index
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems 72
Installing 76
LATCH child seat mounts 77
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 246
Inside rear view mirror
Auto-dimming 178
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 76
Wiper blades 380
Instrument cluster 23, 24, 133, 421
Cleaning 322
Coolant temperature gauge 134
Illumination 133
Multifunction display 136
Outside temperature indicator 135
Selecting language 157
Instruments and controls see Cockpit 22Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 254
Erasing memory 255
Hand-held transmitter 252
Operating 255
Rolling code programming 253
Interior illumination
Delayed switch-off 160
Interior lighting 130
Activating automatic control 130
Deactivating automatic control 131
Manual operation 131
Reading lamps 131
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 43
J
Jump starting 389K
Key, mechanical 367
Key, SmartKey
Loss of 94
Remote control 90
Restoring to factory setting 93
Starting the engine 48
Turning off the engine 59
Unlocking with 32
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Remote control 94
Key, SmartKey, SmartKey with KEY-
LESS-GO*
Replacing the battery 371
Key-dependency memory
Settings 162
KEYLESS-GO* 421
Activating ignition with 36
Locking the vehicle 99
Messages in display 350
Starting the engine 49
Turning off engine 59

438 IndexKeys 90
Kickdown 172, 421
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 156
Kilopascal 310
Km/h or mph in speedometer 156
L
Lamp bulbs, exterior 373
Lamps, exterior
Front 374
Light sensor 353
Messages in display 353
Rear 374
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 326
Air bag Off 67
Air bag off indicator lamp 74
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 98
Battery (SmartKey) 92
Brakes 327CHECK ENGINE 328, 329
Coolant 344
Distronic* 210, 216
Engine diagnostics 328, 329
ESP 330, 331
Front passenger front air bag off 334
Fuel reserve 329
Instrument cluster 326–329,
331–333, 358–??
Seat belts telltale 331
Service indicator 315
SRS 63
Tow-away alarm 88
Turn signals 25
Language
Multifunction display 157
Setting 157
LATCH child seat anchors 77
LATCH child seat mounts 77
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 401
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 323Lever
For cruise control 212
License plate lamps
Replacing bulbs 374, 378
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 322
Light sensor 353
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 239
Lighting 125
Automatic headlamp mode 126
Combination switch 129
Courtesy lighting 132
Daytime running lamp mode 127
Door entry lamps 132
Exterior lamp switch 125
Front fog lamps 128
High beam flasher 129
High beams 129
Instrument cluster illumination 133

439 Index
Interior 130
Locator lighting 127
Low beam 125
Manual headlamp mode 126
Night security illumination 127
Parking lamps 125
Rear fog lamp 128
Settings (control system) 157
Trunk 131, 132
Limiting opening height of trunk lid* 102
Limiting the gear range 168
Limp Home Mode 177
Line of fall 422
Loading 229
Cargo tie-down hooks 230
Instructions 229
Roof rack 229
Loading terminology 309
Loading the vehicle 286
Locator lighting 127
Setting 159Lock button 422
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 60
SmartKey 32, 90
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Trunk 99
Lock buttons 32
Locking 57, 90
Central (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 97
Fuel filler flap 270
Global, SmartKey 92
Glove box 232
Vehicle in an emergency 368
Vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 99
Loss of
Mechanical key 94
SmartKey 94
Loss of Smartkey with
KEYLESS-GO* 100
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 352, 353
Replacing bulbs 374Lowering
Vehicle 384
Lumbar support adjustment 117
M
Main Dimensions 410
Maintenance 12, 315
Maintenance service
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator 316
Overdue 316
Maintenance service indicator
Calling up 316
Clearing 315
Resetting 316
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 422
Manual headlamp mode 126
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 369
Interior lighting control 131
Locking the vehicle 368
Tilt/sliding sunroof 370
Unlocking the driver’s door 367