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434 IndexAutomatic locking when driving 110
Automatic transmission 48, 165
Accelerator position 169
Driving tips 169
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 177
Gear ranges 170
Gear selector lever position 48, 165,
167
Gear shifting malfunctions 177
Kickdown 169
Kickdown, manual shift program
CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG 177
Manual (One-touch) gearshifting 172
Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and
CL 65 AMG 175
Shift program mode selector
switch 171
Starting the engine 48
Steering wheel gearshift control
CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG 173
Transmission fluid level 279
Warning sounds (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO*) 59B
BabySmart
TM
Air bag deactivation system 74
Compatible child seats 427
Self-test 74
Backrest
Power seats 37
Power seats, Multicontour* 117
Backrest supports
Shoulder region (Multicontour
seats*) 117
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs 379, 383
Bar 309
BAS 81, 427
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 93
Replacing 376
Battery, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 99
Replacing 377
Battery, Vehicle 281, 391
Charging 392
Disconnecting 392
Jump starting 394
Message in display 345Reconnecting 393
Reinstalling 392
Removing 392
Bead 309
Beverage holder see Cup holder
Bi-Xenon headlamps see Headlamps
Block heater (Canada only) 314
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake fluid 420
Brake warning lamp 329
Checking 271
Message in display 346
Brake lamp
High mounted 379
Messages in display 354
Replacing bulbs 379
Brake pads
Message in display 346
Brakes 260
High-performance brake system
(CL 65 AMG only) 261
Warning lamp 329
Break-in the vehicle 258
Bulbs, replacing
Side marker lamps, front 382
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs
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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
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449 Index
T
Tachometer 25, 136
Overspeed range 136
Tachometer display
Clock 25
Current program mode 166
Displaying gear range 166
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 321
Messages in display 357
Replacing bulbs 379, 383
Tar stains 319
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 419, 420
Brake fluid 418, 420
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants,
etc. 418
Coolant 419, 422
Electrical system 416
Engine 408
Engine oil additives 420
Engine oils 418, 420
Fuel requirements 419, 421
Gasoline additives 422Main dimensions and weights 417
Premium unleaded gasoline 419,
421
Rims and Tires 410
Windshield washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system 419, 425
Tele Aid 241, 432
Call priority 247
Emergency call system button 29,
244
Emergency calls 243
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 246
Initiating an emergency call
manually 244
Messages in display 359
Remote door unlock 248
Roadside Assistance 244
SOS button 244
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 249
System self-check 242
Telematics* 432Telephone* 240
Answering/ending a call 148
Hands-free microphone 29
Message in display 360
Operation 148, 240
Phone book 148
Redialing 149
Temperature
Display mode 157
Interior temperature 187
Setting display unit 157
Tether attachment points, see Children in
the vehicle
Tie-down hooks, Trunk 229
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 390, 432
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Power tilt/sliding
sunroof
TIN 311
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 287
Tire and Loading Information
Terminology 309
Tires 283, 410
Air pressure 309
Care and maintenance 284
Chains 314