2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55AMG windshield wipers

320 OperationVehicle careCleaning the Distronic* system sensor
cover
1Distronic system sensor cover
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham-
poo, with plenty of water to clean sen-
sor cover1.
To prevent scratches, never apply strong
force and use only a soft, non-scratchy
cloth when cleaning the sensor cover. Do
not attempt to wipe dirty sensors with a
dry cloth or sponge.Cleaning the Parktronic* system
sensors
1Parktronic system sensors

Clean the sensors1 on the bumpers
using a mild car wash detergent, such
as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham-
poo, with plenty of water and a soft,
non-scratchy cloth.
When using a steam cleaner or power
washer, aim nozzle only briefly from a min-
imum distance of 12 in (30 cm) at
sensors1.
Do not apply strong pressure to the sensor
cover, applying strong pressure may dam-
age the sensor cover.To prevent scratches, never apply strong
force and only use a soft, non-scratchy
cloth when cleaning the sensor. Do not at-
tempt to wipe dirty sensors with a dry cloth
or sponge.
Wiper blades

Turn on the wipers and place it in a ver-
tical position.
For information on placing the wipers to a
vertical position, see “Replacing wiper
blades” (
page 379).
!The windshield wipers must be in a ver-
tical position before folding them away
from the windshield. They could other-
wise damage the hood.

321 Operation
Vehicle care

Clean the wiper blade inserts with a
clean cloth and detergent solution.Window cleaning

Turn on the wipers and place it in a ver-
tical position.
For information on placing the wipers to a
vertical position, see “Replacing wiper
blades” (
page 379).

Use a window cleaning solution on all
glass surfaces.
An automotive glass cleaner is recom-
mended.
Warning!
G
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re-
move SmartKey from starter switch (vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the
vehicle's on-board electronics have status
0) before cleaning the wiper blades. Other-
wise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn
on and cause injury. !Fold the windshield wiper arms back
onto the windshield before turning the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
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.
!The windshield wipers must be in a ver-
tical position before folding them away
from the windshield. They could other-
wise damage the hood. Warning!
G
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re-
move SmartKey from starter switch (vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the
vehicle's on-board electronics have status
0) before cleaning the wiper blades. Other-
wise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn
on and cause injury.
!Fold the windshield wiper arms back
onto the windshield before turning the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
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.

425 Index
A
ABC 220, 419
Messages in display 337
Setting vehicle level 221
ABS 25, 80, 419
Malfunction indicator lamp 326
Messages in display 338
Warning lamp 326
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 172
Accessory weight 309
Accident
In case of 56
Activating
Air conditioner (cooling) 194
Air recirculation mode 190
Anti-theft alarm system 86
Central locking (control system) 161
Charcoal filter 192
Distance warning function* 217
Distronic* 213Easy-entry/exit feature 163
ESP 84
Exterior lamps 126
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 179
Front and rear fog lamp 126, 128
Hazard warning flasher 130
Headlamps 52
High beams 129
Ignition 34
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button 36
Immobilizer 59, 85
Limiting opening height of trunk
lid 162
Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and
CL 65 AMG 175
Rear window defroster 193
Residual heat 194
Seat heater 119, 120
Seat ventilation* 121
Tow-away alarm 87
Windshield wipers 54Adding
Coolant 280
Engine oil 278
Additional turn signals 374
Adjustable air vents, rear passenger
compartment 196
Adjusting 37
Air distribution 188
Air volume 189
Backrest tilt 38
Exterior rear view mirror 43
Folding forward front seat
backrests 40
Head restraint height 39
Head restraint tilt 39
Instrument cluster illumination 133
Interior rear view mirror 43
Lumbar support 117
Mirrors 43
Multicontour backrest* 117
Seat cushion depth 38, 117
Seat cushion tilt 38
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38

430 IndexClock 25
Closing
Cup holder 237
Glove box 232
Hood 274
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 202
Side windows 198, 199
Trunk 103
Windows 197
Closing from the inside*
Trunk 103
Closing in an emergency
Tilt/sliding sunroof 370
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof
In an emergency 370
Cockpit 22, 420
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 420
Cold tire inflation pressure 309
COMAND 420
COMAND see separate operating instruc-
tionsCombination switch 129
High beam 52
High beam flasher 129
Turn signals 53
Windshield wipers 54
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 267
Control system 136, 420
AUDIO menu 141
Checking oil level 275
Convenience submenu 162
Display digital speedometer 141
Distronic* menu 149
Functions 138, 140
Instrument cluster submenu 156
Lighting submenu 157
Menus 139, 140
Multifunction display 136
Multifunction steering wheel 137
NAVI menu 148
Settings menu 153
Standard display menu 141
Submenus 138, 140TEL* menu 146
Trip computer menu 150
Vehicle status message memory
menu 152
Vehicle submenu 161
Convenience submenu 162
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature 163
Setting automatic locking 161
Setting fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors 164
Setting Key-dependency 162
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 164
Coolant 279
Adding 280
Checking level 279
Messages in display 344, 345
Temperature 269
Temperature gauge 134
Warning lamp 345
Coolant level 271
Checking 279
Coolant temperature gauge 25

447 Index
Shift lock 423
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 169
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 167
Shoulder support
Seat adjustment 117
Side impact air bags 67
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 374, 377
Side windows
Automatic closing 199
Automatic opening 198
Cleaning 321
Closing 197, 198
Closing fully (Express-close) 199
Opening 197, 198
Opening fully (Express-open) 198
Stopping 199
Synchronizing power windows 199Sidewall 310
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 55
Single wipe 55
SmartKey
Battery check lamp 92, 98
Checking the batteries 93
Factory setting 92
Global locking 92
Lock button 32, 90
Locking and unlocking 90
Replacing the batteries 371
Selective setting 92
Unlock button 32, 90
Unlocking with 32
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Central locking 97
Factory setting 97
Global unlocking 98
Lock button 94Locking the vehicle 99
Messages in display 350
Replacing the battery 371, 372
Selective setting 98
Turning off the engine 59
Unlock button 94
Unlocking 33, 94
Snow chains 314
Spare fuses 365
Spare wheel
Mounting 381
Speed
Resetting stored speed in
Distronic* 214
Setting current 206
Speed settings
Cruise control 207
Distronic* 213, 214
To last stored speed ("Resume" func-
tion) in Cruise control 207

449 Index
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 161
Engine 59
ESP 83
Hazard warning flasher 130
Headlamps 59
Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 161
ESP 84
Front fog lamps 128
Front lamps 125
Hazard warning flasher 130
Headlamps 52
High beams 129
Parking lamps 125
Rear fog lamp 128
Windshield wipers 54
Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 149
Synchronizing
ESP 340
Power windows 199
Tilt/sliding sunroof 204T
Tachometer 25, 135
Overspeed range 135
Tachometer display
Displaying gear range 168
Tail lamps
Cleaning 319
Replacing bulbs 374, 378
Tar stains 318
Tele Aid 242
Emergency calls 243
Information 246
Initiating an emergency call
manually 244
Messages in display 356
Remote door unlock 249
Roadside Assistance 245
Roadside assistance 245
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 249
System self-check 243
Upgrade scenario 248Tele Aid button 29
Tele Aid System 424
TeleAid
Messages in display 356
Telematics* 424
Telephone* 241
Answering a call 147
Dialing a number from the phone
book 147
Ending a call 147
Hands-free microphone 29
Loading phone book* 147
Messages in display 356
Operating 146
Redialing 148
Temperature
Display mode 156
Setting units in display 156
Tires 293
Tie-down hooks (Trunk) 230

453 Index
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 226
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 216
Distronic* 210
Drivers seat belts 68
Parking brake 51
Warranty coverage 399
Washing the vehicle 317
Wear pattern (tires) 312
Weights 410
Wheel bolt wrench with socket wrench (ve-
hicle tool kit) 365
Wheel change
Tightening torque 385
Wheels
Tires and wheels 283
Window curtain air bags 68
Windows see Side windowsWindshield
Refilling washer fluid 282
Replacing wiper blades 379
Washer fluid 282, 418
Windshield washer 271
Windshield washer fluid
Message in display 357
Refilling 282, 418
Wiping with 55
Windshield wipers 54, 181
Fast wiper speed 54
Intermittent wiping 54
Replacing wiper blades 379
Single wipe 55
Switching on 54
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 55
Winter driving 313
Block heater (Canada only) 314
Snow chains 314
Tires 313Winter driving instructions 265
Winter tires 313
Wiper blades
Cleaning 320
Installing 380
Removing 379
Replacing 379
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 55
Interval 54
With windshield washer fluid 55
Wood trims
Cleaning 323
X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 419