2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55AMG fuses

Contents
Practical hints................................. 325
What to do if …?................................. 326
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 326
Lamp in center console................ 334
Vehicle status messages
in the multifunction display .......... 335
Where will I find...? ............................ 365
First aid kit ................................... 365
Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit,
luggage bowl, spare wheel ........... 365
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 367
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 367
Locking the vehicle ...................... 368
Fuel filler flap ............................... 369
Opening/closing in an emergency..... 370
Tilt/sliding sunroof ...................... 370
Replacing SmartKey batteries ........... 371
SmartKey ..................................... 371
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 372
Replacing bulbs ................................. 373
Bulbs ............................................ 374
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 376
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 377Replacing wiper blades....................... 379
Removing wiper blades ................. 379
Installing wiper blades .................. 380
Flat tire ............................................... 381
Preparing the vehicle .................... 381
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 381
Battery................................................ 386
Disconnecting the battery............. 387
Removing the battery.................... 387
Charging and reinstalling
the battery .................................... 387
Reconnecting the battery.............. 388
Jump starting ...................................... 389
Towing the vehicle .............................. 391
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 393
Fuses .................................................. 394
Aids for replacing fuses ................ 394
Fuse boxes in passenger
compartment ................................ 395
Fuse boxes in engine
compartment ................................ 396
Technical data.................................. 397
Parts service ...................................... 398
Warranty coverage ............................. 399
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ...................... 399
Identification labels ............................ 400
Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 401
CL 500 .......................................... 401
CL 55 AMG ................................... 401
CL 600 and CL 65 AMG ................ 401
Engine ................................................ 402
Rims and Tires.................................... 404
Same size tires ............................. 405
Mixed size tires ............................. 407
Spare wheel .................................. 408
Electrical system ................................ 409
Main Dimensions and weights............ 410
Main Dimensions .......................... 410
Weights......................................... 410

325 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Where will I find...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

365 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
Where will I find...?
First aid kit
The first aid kit is stored in the rear center
armrest.
1Arm rest
2Lid
Fold rear arm rest down1.

Press handle upwards.

Fold lid2 up.

Remove first aid kit.Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage
bowl, spare wheel
The spare wheel, the vehicle tool kit and
the luggage bowl are stored in the com-
partment underneath the trunk floor.
1Vehicle jack
2Vehicle tool kit
3Luggage bowl
4Spare wheel

Lift up trunk floor cover and engage
trunk floor handle in upper edge of
trunk.
You can now remove the tools and ac-
cessories.
The vehicle tool kit includes:


One interchangeable slot/Phillips
screwdriver


One towing eye bolt


One wheel bolt wrench with socket
wrench


One alignment bolt


One pair of gloves


One fuse extractor


One fuse chart for the main fuse box


Spare fuses
iCheck expiration dates and contents
for completeness at least once a year
and replace missing/expired items.
!To prevent damage, always disengage
trunk floor handle from trunk edge and
lower trunk floor before closing the
trunk lid.

394 Practical hintsFusesFuses are designed to protect the electri-
cal circuits in your vehicle from a short cir-
cuit. If a fuse is blown, the component(s)
and systems controlled by that fuse will
stop working.
The following aids are available to help you
replace fuses (
page 394):


Fuse chart.


Spare fuses


Special fuse extractorYour vehicle’s electrical fuses are located
in various fuse boxes:


In the dashboard on the passenger side
(page 395)


In the rear passenger compartment un-
der the right rear seat (
page 395)


In the engine compartment on the driv-
er’s side (
page 396)


In the engine compartment on the pas-
senger side (
page 396)
Aids for replacing fuses
Fuse chart
A chart explaining fuse allocation and fuse
amperages can be found in the vehicle tool
kit in the trunk (
page 365).
Spare Fuses
Spare Fuses are found in the vehicle tool
kit in the trunk (page 365).
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is found in the vehicle
tool kit in the trunk (page 365).
Warning!
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Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
and which have the specified amperage. Us-
ing other fuses may cause an overload and
lead to a fire, or cause damage to electrical
components and/or systems.
!Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

395 Practical hintsFuses
Fuse boxes in passenger compartment
There are two fuse boxes. One fuse box is
located in the dashboard on the front pas-
senger side. An additional fuse box is lo-
cated under the right rear seat.
Fuse box in dashboard
1CoverOpening

Open the front passenger door.

Using the flat of your hand, press on
the middle of the cover1.
The edge of cover1 lifts up slightly
from the dashboard.

Insert flat, blunt object into the edge of
the cover as a lever.

Loosen cover1 from the dashboard
using lever.

Using your hands, pull cover1 in the
direction of the arrow and remove.
Closing

Hook cover2 into the opening at the
front.

Press cover2 back on until it engag-
es.Fuse box in the rear passenger
compartment
1Cover
Opening

Pull cover1 away from fuse box in di-
rection of arrow.

Remove cover rearward.
Closing

Press cover back on until it engages.
!Do not use sharp objects such as a
screw driver to open the fuse box
cover2 in the dashboard, as this
could damage it.

396 Practical hintsFusesFuse boxes in engine compartment
There are fuse boxes located in the engine
compartment on the driver’s and front pas-
senger side in front of the firewall (dividing
wall between engine compartment and
passenger compartment).
1Fuse box cover, driver’s side
2Slide1Fuse box cover, front passenger side
2Slide
Opening

Push both slides2 to the Πsym-
bol.

Remove cover1.Closing

Replace cover1 and press it down by
hand.

Push both slides 2 to the ‹ sym-
bol.!The cover must fit properly and the
slide must be positioned at the ‹
symbol, as moisture or dirt may impair
the functionality of the fuses.

433 Index
Doors
Message in display 347
Opening from inside vehicle 100
Opening from outside 92, 97
DOT 309
Downhill driving
Cruise control 206
Downshifting 167
Drink holder see Cup holder 235
Drinking and driving 259
Driving
Abroad 267
General instructions 45, 259
Hydroplaning 263
In winter 265
Problems 56
Safety systems 80
Through standing water 266
With Distronic* 217
Driving abroad 267
Driving instructions 259Driving off 262
Driving safety systems
ABS 80
BAS 81
ESP 82
Driving systems 205
ABC 220
Cruise control 205
Distronic* 208
Driving safety systems 80
Parktronic system* 224
Vehicle level control 221
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Easy-entry/exit feature 112
Activating 163
Electrical fuses 394
Electrical system 409
Electrically folding exterior rear view
mirrors 180
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 82,
421Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 244
With Tele Aid 243
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 177
Emergency operations
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof 370
Locking the vehicle 368
Opening tilt/sliding sunroof 370
Remote door unlock 249
Unlocking the vehicle 367
Emergency tensioning device see
ETD 71, 421
Emission control 268
Emission control information label 400
Ending
A call (telephone) 147
Engine 402
Compartment 273
Message in display 328, 329
Starting 48
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 49
Starting with the key 48
Turning off with the key 59

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
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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