2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 suspension

221 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Active Body Control (ABC)
The ABC system automatically selects the
optimum suspension tuning and ride
height for your vehicle.
Suspension tuning
The suspension tuning is set according to:

your driving style


road surface conditions


the vehicle loading


your choice of suspension style,
“sporty” or “regular”, which you select
using the ABC button
The selected suspension style is stored
in memory, even after the SmartKey is
removed from the starter switch.The ABC button with the indicator lamps is
located on the upper part of the front cen-
ter console.
1ABC button
2Indicator lamp

Start the engine.Suspension for sporty driving
The setting for sporty driving is selected
when indicator lamp2 is illuminated.

Press button1.
Indicator lamp2 comes on.
Suspension for regular driving
The setting for regular driving is selected
when indicator lamp2 is off.

Press button1.
Indicator lamp2 goes out.

283 Operation
Tires and wheels
Tires and wheels
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for information on tested and
recommended rims and tires for summer
and winter operation. They can also offer
advice concerning tire service and
purchase.
Retreaded tires are not tested or recom-
mended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous
damage cannot always be recognized on
retreads. The operating safety of the
vehicle cannot be assured when such tires
are used.
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for information on tested and
recommended rims and tires for summer
and winter operation.
Important guidelines

Only use sets of tires and rims of the
same type and make.


Tires must be of the correct size for the
rim.


Break in new tires for approximately
60 miles (100 km) at moderate
speeds.


Regularly check the tires and rims for
damage. Dented or bent rims can
cause tire inflation pressure loss and
damage to the tire beads.


If vehicle is heavily loaded, check tire
inflation pressure and correct as
required.


Do not allow your tires to wear down
too far. Adhesion properties on wet
roads are sharply reduced at tread
depths under
1/8in (3 mm).


When replacing individual tires, you
should mount new tires on the front
wheels first (on vehicles with
same-sized wheels all around).
Warning!
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Replace rims or tires with the same designa-
tion, manufacturer and type as shown on the
original part. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for further informa-
tion. If incorrectly sized rims and tires are
mounted:

The wheel brakes or suspension
components can be damaged.


The operating clearance of the wheels
and the tires may no longer be correct.
Warning!
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Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the
tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have
sustained damage, replace them.
When replacing rims, only use genuine
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the
particular rim type. Failure to do so can
result in the bolts loosening and possibly an
accident.

391 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Towing the vehicle
Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi-
cle be transported with all wheels off the
ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel
lift/dolly equipment. This method is pref-
erable to other types of towing.When circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing methods, the vehi-
cle may be towed with all wheels on the
ground or front wheels raised only so far as
necessary to have the vehicle moved to a
safe location where the recommended
towing methods can be employed.
!Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equip-
ment with SmartKey in starter switch
turned to position0.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
Towing with sling-type equipment over
bumpy roads will damage radiator and
supports.
To prevent damage during transport,
do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or
suspension parts.
Switch off the tow-away alarm
(page 87) and the automatic central
locking (
page 162).
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
!If the vehicle is towed with the front
axle raised, the engine must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position0
or1). Otherwise, the ESP will immedi-
ately be engaged and will apply the rear
wheel brakes.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, the selector lever must
be in positionN and the SmartKey
must be in starter switch position2.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground or the front axle raised,
the vehicle may be towed only for dis-
tances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h).

393 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Installing towing eye bolt
1Cover on right side of front bumper
2Cover on right side of rear bumperRemoving cover

Press mark on cover in direction of ar-
row.

L i f t c o v e r o f f t o r e v e a l t h r e a d e d h o l e f o r
towing eye bolt.
Installing towing eye bolt

Take towing eye bolt and wheel wrench
out of trunk (
page 365).

Screw towing eye bolt clockwise into
its stop and tighten with wheel wrench.
Removing towing eye bolt

Loosen towing eye bolt counterclock-
wise with wheel wrench.

Unscrew towing eye bolt.

Store towing eye bolt and wheel
wrench in trunk.
Installing cover

Fit cover and snap into place.
!When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, please note the follow-
ing:
With the automatic central locking acti-
vated and the SmartKey in starter
switch position2, or KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button (
page 35) in
position2, the vehicle doors lock if the
left front wheel as well as the right rear
wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of
approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
Switch off the tow-away alarm
(
page 87).
To prevent the vehicle door locks from
locking, deactivate the automatic cen-
tral locking (
page 162).
Towing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed tow-
ing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable,
tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chas-
sis, frame or suspension parts.

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

448 IndexSpeedometer 25
Displays 210
Settings units 156
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 156
Sporty driving suspension 220
SRS 70, 423
Indicator lamp 333
SRS indicator lamp 62
Standing lamps 125
Replacing bulbs 374, 377
Standing water
Driving instructions 266
Starter switch 23
Switching on 48, 49
Starting difficulties 49
Starting the engine 48
Steering column
Height adjustment 42
Length adjustment 42Steering wheel
Adjusting 42
Buttons 26
Cleaning 322
Electrical adjustment 42
Heated steering wheel* 240
Steering wheel gearshift control CL 55
AMG and CL 65 AMG
Automatic transmission 173
Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 249
Stopping
Tilt/sliding sunroof 204
Windows 199
Storage compartments 232
Armrest 233, 234
Cup holder 235, 237
Glove box 232
In front of armrest 233, 234
Parcel net 237
Storage tray and telephone
holder* 234
Under the front seats 235Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 123
Storing tires 285
Submenus
Convenience 162
For settings 138
In control system 140
Instrument cluster 156
Lighting 157
Resetting functions in Control
system 154
Selecting 154
Settings menu 154
Vehicle 161
Sun visors 182
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 423
Suspension tuning
For regular driving style 220
For sporty driving style 220
Setting 220