2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 stop start

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COOLANT
STOP, ENGINE OFF
The poly-V-belt could be broken.

Stop the vehicle in a safe location and im-
mediately turn off the engine.

Check the poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:

Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the
engine will overheat due to an inoperative
water pump which may result in damage
to the engine. Notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is intact:

Restart the engine only after the message
disappears from the multifunction dis-
play. Doing so could result in serious en-
gine damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Observe the coolant temperature gauge
in the instrument cluster (
page 24).

Drive immediately to the nearest autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center. Adjust driv-
ing to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.

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ENTRY POSITION
DO NOT DRIVE
Seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel
have not yet moved to their preset driving
positions.

Wait until the seat, exterior mirrors and
steering wheel have moved to their driv-
ing positions.
The message will disappear.
Y

HOOD OPEN
You are driving with the hood open.

Close the hood (
page 274).
I
REMOVE KEY
You have forgotten to remove the
SmartKey.

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
REPLACE KEY
DRIVE TO WORKSHOP
The SmartKey is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT ON
REMOVE KEY
SmartKey in starter switch position
1or2.

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
KEY
CHECK BATTERY
The battery in the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* is discharged.

Replace the battery (
page 377).
KEY
NOT RECOGNIZED
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not rec-
ognized while the engine is running be-
cause

the SmartKey is not in the vehicle


there is strong radio-frequency inter-
ference

Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon
as it is safe to do so.

Search for the SmartKey.
Otherwise the vehicle cannot be centrally
locked nor can the engine be started again
after it has been stopped.

354 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display
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KEY
NOT RECOGNIZED
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is mo-
mentarily not recognized.

Change the position of the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* in the vehicle.

Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in
the starter switch if necessary.
KEY
STILL IN VEHICLE
A SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* left in the
vehicle was recognized while locking the
vehicle from the outside.

Take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
out of the vehicle.
KEYLESS-GO
DRIVE TO WORKSHOP
The KEYLESS-GO* system is malfunction-
ing.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
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3RD BRAKE LIGHT
CHECK LIGHT

The high mounted brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
STOP LAMP
VISIT WORKSHOP
Brake lamp illumination is delayed or
lamp is permanently on.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

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TURN OFF LIGHTS
You have removed the SmartKey from the
starter switch and opened the driver’s
door or removed the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* from the vehicle and left
the headlamps on.

Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
(page 52).
FRONT TURN SIGNAL, L
CHECK LIGHT

The left front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL, R
CHECK LIGHT

The right front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
REAR TURN SIGNAL, L
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON
The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
REAR TURN SIGNAL, R
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON
The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
MIRROR TURN SIG., L
CHECK LIGHT
The left turn signal in the side mirror is
malfunctioning. This message will only ap-
pear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
MIRROR TURN SIG., R
CHECK LIGHT
The right turn signal in the side mirror is
malfunctioning. This message will only ap-
pear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

372 Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the vehicle
If you are unable to unlock the vehicle with
the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, open the
driver’s door and the trunk using the me-
chanical key. Removing the mechanical key
1Mechanical key locking tab
2Mechanical key

Move locking tab1 in the direction of
arrow.

Slide the mechanical key2 out of the
housing.Unlocking the driver’s door
1Unlocking

Insert the mechanical key into the driv-
er’s door lock until it stops.

Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position1.
The driver’s door is unlocked.
iUnlocking and opening the driver’s
door and/or the trunk with the me-
chanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system.
To cancel the alarm, insert the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch.

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Battery
Battery
The battery is located in the trunk under
the right hand wheel well cover panel.
1Battery cover
2Locking knob
Rotate and loosen locking knob2 ap-
prox. one-half turn.

Remove battery cover1.
Warning!
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Failure to follow these instructions can re-
sult in severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting,
you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking, etc.Warning!
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Do not place metal objects on the battery as
this could result in a short circuit.
Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk
of acid burns in the event of an accident.
!Never loosen or detach battery termi-
nal clamps while the engine is running
or the SmartKey is in the starter switch.
Otherwise the alternator and other
electronic components could be se-
verely damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for main-
tenance intervals or contact your au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
further information.Warning!
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With a disconnected battery

you will no longer be able to turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch and
pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button (
page 35) on the gear selector
lever will have no effect


the gear selector lever will remain
locked in positionP

398 Practical hintsTowing 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 the direction of
arrow.

Lift cover off to reveal the threaded
hole for the towing eye bolt.
Installing towing eye bolt

Take towing eye bolt and wheel wrench
out of trunk (
page 370).

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 IndexPower washer 319
Power windows 197
Cleaning 323
Operating 197
Operating, SmartKey 200
Operating, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 200
Rear door window, Blocking
operation 78
Stopping 199
Synchronizing 199
Practical hints 327
Premium unleaded gasoline 271, 419,
421
Problems
While driving 56
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 310
Program mode selector switch 431
Automatic shift program 171
PSI 310
Push starting 394R
Radio
Selecting stations 143
Selecting stations, Satellite
radio* 143
Radio transmitters 267
Range (distance to empty) 152
Reading lamps 132
Rear door windows
Blocking operation 78
Rear fog lamp 379, 383
Switching on 128
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtrays
Rear seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 193
Rear window sunshade* 182
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 292, 310
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) 249
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 419, 420Refueling 270
Regular checks 271
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
SmartKey 90
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 248
Replacing bulbs 378
Additional turn signals 379
Backup lamps 379, 383
Brake lamp 379
Fog lamps 379
Front turn signal bulb 382
High beam flasher bulb 382
High beam headlamps 379
High mounted brake lamp 379
License plate lamp 379, 383
Low beam 379
Parking lamps 379, 382, 383
Rear fog lamp 383
Side marker lamps 379
Standing lamps 379, 382, 383
Tail lamp assemblies 379, 383
Turn signal lamps 379, 383
Reporting safety defects 18