2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 lock

376 Practical hintsReplacing SmartKey batteriesIf the batteries in the SmartKey or the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are dis-
charged, the vehicle can no longer be
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to
have the batteries replaced at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
SmartKey
Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
Remove the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (
page 372).1Mechanical key
2Slide
3Battery compartment

Insert mechanical key1 in the direc-
tion of arrow in side opening.

Using mechanical key1, push gray
slide 2 to unlatch battery compart-
ment 3.

Pull battery compartment3 out of the
housing in the direction of arrow.
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Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive
substances. Therefore keep the batteries
out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
iWhen inserting the batteries, make
sure they are clean and free of lint.iThe required replacement batteries are
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.iWhen changing batteries, always re-
place both batteries.

377 Practical hints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
4Battery
5Contact spring
Remove the batteries4 in the direc-
tion of arrow.

Using a lint-free cloth, insert new
batteries4 under the contact
spring5 with the positive terminal (+)
side facing up.

Return battery compartment3
(page 376) into housing until it locks
into place.

Slide mechanical key1 (
page 372)
back into the SmartKey.

Check the operation of the SmartKey.
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Replacement battery: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
Remove the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
(page 372).

Remove battery compartment3 out
of the housing (
page 376).
1Battery
2Tilt battery up
3Mechanical key

Using mechanical key3, apply pres-
sure to position2.
Battery1 tilts up slightly.

Pull out battery1 in the direction of
arrow.

Using a lint-free cloth, insert new
battery1 with the plus (+) side facing
up.

Return battery compartment3
(page 376) into housing until it locks
into place.

Slide mechanical key1 (
page 376)
back into the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO.

Check the operation of KEYLESS-GO.

382 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsHigh beam flasher bulb
Press ends of housing cover1 tab to-
gether and remove cover.

Press connector2 downward.

Remove connector2 with the bulb.

Insert the new bulb so that the base lo-
cates in the recess on the holder.

From below, press connector2 with
bulb upward onto the reflector.

Align housing cover1 and click into
place.
Front turn signal bulb

Turn bulb socket4 counterclockwise
and pull out.

Gently push bulb into bulb socket4,
turn counterclockwise and remove.

Insert new bulb in bulb socket4, push
in and twist clockwise.

Reinsert bulb socket4 in lamp and
twist clockwise.Parking and standing lamp bulb

Press ends of housing cover1 tab to-
gether and remove cover.

Pull out the bulb socket3 with the
bulb.

Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket3.

Insert a new bulb in the socket3.

Reinstall the bulb socket3.

Align housing cover1 and click into
place.
Front side marker lamp bulbs
Since replacing the side marker lamp bulbs
is a technically highly demanding process,
we recommend you have the side marker
lamp bulbs replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
(page 52).

Open the trunk (
page 101).

383 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Tail lamp assembliesPassenger side1Black socket:
Backup lamp
2Red socket:
Driver’s side: Tail, parking and rear fog
lamp
Passenger’s side: Tail and parking lamp
3Red socket:
Tail, standing and parking lamp
4White socket:
Turn signal lamp

Turn the locking knob and move the
trim to the side.

Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull out.

Gently twist bulb counterclockwise and
pull out of bulb holder.

Insert new bulb into the holder and turn
it clockwise.

Reinstall bulb socket.
The bulb socket should audibly click.

Replace trim and secure with lock. License plate lamp
1Screws

Loosen both screws1.

Remove the license plate lamp.

Replace the bulb.

Reinstall the license plate lamp.

Retighten screws1.

385 Practical hints
Replacing wiper blades
Installing wiper blades
Slide the wiper blade onto wiper arm
until it locks in place.

Rotate the wiper blade into position
parallel to wiper arm.

Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on
the windshield. Make sure you hold
onto the wiper when folding the wiper
arm back.
!Never open the hood when the wiper
arm is folded forward.
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.
Do not allow the wiper arms to contact
the windshield glass without a wiper
blade inserted.
Make certain that the wiper blades are
properly installed. Improperly installed
wiper blades may cause windshield
damage.
For your convenience, we recommend
that you have this work carried out by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

387 Practical hints
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Take vehicle tool kit tray and vehicle
jack out of trunk.

Take the spare wheel out of wheel well
(page 371).Lifting the vehicle

Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
by blocking wheels with wheel chocks
(not included) or other sizeable ob-
jects.
When changing wheel on a level surface:

Place wheel chocks or other sizeable
suitable objects in front of and one be-
hind the wheel that is diagonally oppo-
site to the wheel being changed.
Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack
on a level surface. However, should cir-
cumstances require you to do so on a hill,
place the wheel chocks or other sizeable
suitable objects as follows:

Place wheel chocks or other sizeable
suitable objects on the downhill side
blocking both wheels of the axle not
being worked on.
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The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use, es-
pecially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on level surface. Make sure the jack arm is
fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. Al-
ways lower the vehicle onto sufficient ca-
pacity jackstands before working under the
vehicle.


388 Practical hintsFlat tire
Take the two-piece wheel wrench out
of the vehicle tool kit tray. Assemble
wheel wrench.

On wheel to be changed, loosen but do
not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap-
proximately one full turn with wrench).
The tube openings are located directly be-
hind the front wheel housings and in front
of the rear wheel housings.1Jack support tube cover

Move cover1 toward rear by pressing
at point indicated by arrow.

Remove cover1 carefully to avoid
damage to the locking tabs.1Jack arm
2Jack support tube hole
3Crank

Insert jack arm1 fully into tube
hole2 up to the stop.Warning!
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Insert the jack arm fully into the jack sup-
port tube hole up to the stop. Otherwise the
vehicle may fall off the jack and cause per-
sonal injury or damage to the vehicle.


389 Practical hints
Flat tire

Keeping jack in this position, turn
crank3 clockwise until the jack base
meets the ground. Make sure the jack
is vertical (plumb line).

Continue to turn the crank until the tire
is a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the
ground.Removing the wheel
1Alignment bolt

Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and re-
move.

Replace this wheel bolt with alignment
bolt1 supplied in the tool kit.

Remove the remaining bolts.

Remove the wheel.Mounting the new wheel

Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
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The jack is intended only for lifting the vehi-
cle briefly for wheel changes. It is not suited
for performing maintenance work under the
vehicle.

Never start the engine when the vehicle
is raised.


Never lie down under the raised vehicle.
!Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the bolt
and wheel hub threads.
!To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while in-
stalling first wheel bolt.Warning!
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Always replace wheel bolts that are dam-
aged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be re-
paired immediately. Do not continue to drive
under these circumstances! Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to
come off. This could cause an accident.
Make sure you are using the correct wheel
bolts.