2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 flat tire

385 Practical hints
Flat tire
1-5 Wheel bolts
Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-
lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-
ed (1 to5), until all bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).

Before storing the jack in the trunk, it
should be fully collapsed, with handle
folded in.

Place the wheel bolt wrench, alignment
bolt and jack back in the vehicle tool kit
in the trunk and close the covering lid.
Replacing jack support tube cover

Slide tongue of cover under the upper
edge of the tube opening.

Applying even pressure, press cover
until it snaps into place. Be careful not
to damage the locking tabs or clamp
the plastic retaining strap.
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).
!You can also screw the faulty wheel
down into the spare wheel well in the
trunk.
Do not activate the tire inflation pres-
sure monitor until the depressurized
tire is no longer in the vehicle.

404 Technical dataRims and TiresUse only tires and rims which have been
specifically developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other tires and rims can have detrimental
effects, such as

Poor handling characteristics


Increased noise


Increased fuel consumption
!Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, ex-
hibit dimensional variations and differ-
ent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. Damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle may be the result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sures is located on the driver's door
B-pillar. Some vehicles may have sup-
plemental tire pressure information for
driving at high speeds (
page 293) or
for vehicle loads less than the maxi-
mum loaded vehicle condition. If such
information is provided, it can be found
on the placard located on the inside of
the fuel filler flap. The tire pressure
should be checked regularly and
should only be adjusted on cold tires.
Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte-
nance recommendation included with
vehicle.

426 Index
Seat height 38
Seat in the lumbar region 118
Seat in the shoulder region 117
Seats 37
Steering column height 42
Steering column in or out 42
Steering column up or down 42
Steering wheel 42
Air bags 63
Air conditioner (cooling)
Turning off 194
Air pressure 309
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 190
Activating 190
Deactivating 191
Air vents, rear passenger compartment
Adjustable 196
Air volume
Adjusting 189Air bag off indicator lamp 334
Air bags
BabySmartTM air bag deactivation
system 419
BabySmartTM deactivation
system 74
Children 64
Front 67
Passenger 67
Safety guidelines 66
Side impact 67
Window curtain 68
Alarm
Audible 79, 87
Canceling 87
Visual 85
Alarm system
Anti-theft 85
Anti-theft alarm system indicator
lamp 27
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 365,
384, 419
Antiglare
Automatic 178Antilock Brake System (ABS) 419
Antilock Brake System see ABS 25
Anti-theft alarm system
Activating 86
Canceling alarm 87
Deactivating 86
Anti-theft systems 85
Anti-theft alarm system 85
Anti-theft alarm system indicator
lamp 27
Immobilizer 85
Tow-away alarm 87
Armrest
Storage compartment in front of 233,
234
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 233
Ashtray 238
Aspect ratio 309
At the gas station 270
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 279

429 Index
Central locking
Automatic 110
From inside 111
Switch 111
Switching on/off (control
system) 161
Unlocking from inside 111
Central locking switch 111
Change of address or ownership 12
Changing
Key setting 162
Vehicle level 222
Changing CDs 144
Charcoal filter 192
Activating 192
Deactivating 192
Charging
Vehicle battery 387
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
lamp 328, 329Checking
Coolant level 279
Oil level 272, 274
Oil level via control system 275
Tire inflate pressure 272
Vehicle lighting 272
Checking the batteries
SmartKey 93
Child safety 72
Air bags 64
Infant and child restraint systems 68,
72
LATCH child seat mounts 77
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
window operation 78
Cigarette lighter 239Cleaning
Cup holder 322
Distronic* system sensor cover 320
Gear selector lever 322
Hard plastic trim items 322
Headlamps 178
Headliner and shelf below rear
window 322
Instrument cluster 322
Leather upholstery 323
Light alloy wheels 322
Nubuck leather upholstery 323
Parktronic* system sensor 320
Plastic and rubber parts 323
Seat belts 322
Steering wheel 322
Upholstery 323
Windows 321
Windshield 55
Wiper blades 320
Wood trims 323
Cleaning tires 285

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

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

443 Index
Phone book*
Loading 147
Quick search 147
Phone number*
Dialing 147
Redialing 148
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 323
Poly-V-belt drive 422
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 123
Positions (Memory function*)
Storing into memory 123
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 298
Power assistance 259
Power closing assist for doors and trunk
lid 110
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 39
Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Adjusting seat cushion depth 38
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38Adjusting seat height 38
Folding forward front seat
backrests 40
Front seat head restraints 114
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 202
Closing 202
Messages in display 356
Opening 202
Power train 423
Power window
Blocking of rear window operation 78
Opening and closing 197
Power windows
Synchronizing 199
Power-wash 318
Practical hints
First aid kit 365
Fuses 394
Lamp in center console 334
Lamps in instrument cluster 326
Vehicle status messages in the multi-
function display 335
Vehicle tool kit 365Problems
While driving 56
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 310
Program mode selector switch 423
Proper use of the vehicle 16
PSI 310
PULSE function (Massage function) 118
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 147
R
Radio
Selecting satellite radio*
stations 142
Selecting stations 142
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 267
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 151

446 IndexSelf-test
BabySmartTM air bag deactivation
system 74
Tele Aid 243
Service
Major service (Service B) 315
Minor service (Service A) 315
When due 315
Service (maintenance) 315
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 315
Service life (tires) 284
Service System see FSS 315
Setting
Convenience functions 162
Cruise control 206
Daytime running lamp mode 158
Digital clock 25
Distronic* time interval 215
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 164Following distance in Distronic* 215
Higher speed in cruise control 207
Higher speed in Distronic* 213
Individual vehicle settings 153
Interior illumination delayed
switch-off 160
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 157
Language, multifunction display 157
Locator lighting 159
Lower speed in cruise control 207
Lower speed in Distronic* 214
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 156
Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 164
Slower speed in cruise control 207
SmartKey dependent memory 162
Speed in Distronic* 213
Speedometer display mode 156
Suspension tuning 220
Temperature (interior) 187
Temperature indicator 156
Tire inflation pressure units 157To last stored speed ("Resume" func-
tion) in cruise control 207
Units
Speedometer 156
Temperature 156
Tire inflation pressure 157
Vehicle level control 221
Setting current speed 206
Settings
Calling up Distronic* 149, 211
Convenience functions 162
Factory, SmartKey 92
Individual (SmartKey) 162
Lighting (control system) 157
Menus and submenus 138
Resetting all (control system) 153
Resetting in the submenu 154
Selective 92, 98
Settings menu
Functions in 153
Individual vehicle settings 153
Submenus 154