2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CL65AMG child seat

427 Technical terms
ABC
(A
ctive B
ody C
ontrol)
Active, computer-controlled system
that hydraulically adjusts the suspen-
sion at all four wheels in response to
various driving situations.
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Accessory weight
(
page 309)
Air pressure
(page 309)
Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
Aspect ratio
(page 309)BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system
This system detects if a special system
compatible child restraint seat is in-
stalled on the front passenger seat. The
system will automatically deactivate
the passenger front air bag when such
a seat is properly installed
(the58indicator lamp in the
center console comes on and remains
illuminated).
BabySmartTM compatible child seats
Special restraint system for children.
The sensor system for the front pas-
senger seat prevents deployment of
the passenger front air bag if a
BabySmartTM compatible child seat is
installed. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for availability.
Bar
(
page 309)BAS
(B
rake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
Bead
(
page 309)
Bi-Xenon headlamps
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
the light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.
CAC
(Customer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter, which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.

431 Technical terms
Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing:


Engine


Clutch/torque converter


Transmission


Transfer case


Drive shaft


Differential


Axle shafts/axles
Production options weight
(
page 310)Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between standard operationS and
comfort operationC.
CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG with steer-
ing wheel gearshift control and manual
shift program: in addition toS andC
(see above), you can useM for manual
operation
PSI
(P
ounds per s
quare i
nch)
(
page 310)
Recommended tire inflation pressure
(page 310)
REST
(Residual engine heat utilization)
Feature that uses the engine heat
stored in the coolant to heat the vehi-
cle interior for a short time after the en-
gine has been turned off.Restraint systems
Seat belts, belt tensioners, air bags
and child restraint systems. As inde-
pendent systems, their protective func-
tions complement one another.
Rim
(
page 310)
RON
(Research O
ctane N
umber)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line’s ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (knocking). The average of both
the ->MON (Motor Octane Number)
and RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the transmission selector le-
ver from being inadvertently moved out
of positionP without the SmartKey
turned and the brake pedal depressed.

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

435 Index
C
CAC 427
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holder
CAN system 428
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 418
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down hooks 229
Carpets, cleaning 325
Catalytic converter 268
CD changer 145
Central locking
Automatic 110, 162
Locking/unlocking from inside 111
Central locking/unlocking switches 111
Certification label 406
Charcoal filter 191
Children in the vehicle 72
Air bags 64
BabySmart
TM compatible child
seat 72
Blocking of rear window operation 78
Indicator lamp, front passenger front
air bag 74Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH-type child seat mounts 77
Tether attachment points 76
Cigarette lighter 238
Clock 25
See separate COMAND operating in-
structions
Cockpit 22, 428
COMAND see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 52, 53, 54, 129
Control system 137, 428
Multifunction display 137
Multifunction steering wheel 138
Resetting to factory default 154
Control system menus
AUDIO 142
Distronic* 150
NAVI 149
Settings 154
Standard display 142
TEL* 147
Trip computer 151
Vehicle status message memory 153Control system submenus
Convenience 163
Instrument cluster 157
Lighting 158
Vehicle 162
Controller Area Network see CAN system
Coolant 271, 280, 422
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 424
Capacities 419, 424
Checking level 271, 280
Messages in display 347
Temperature 269
Temperature gauge 25, 135
Courtesy lighting 133
Cruise control 205, 428
Message in display 350
Cruise control lever 205
Cup holder 235
Cup holders
Cleaning 324
Curb weight 309, 428
Customer Assistance Center see CAC

440 IndexHeadliner, cleaning 325
Heated seats 119
Heated steering wheel* 239
High beam flasher 52, 129
Replacing bulbs 379, 382
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 355
Replacing bulbs 379
Switching on 52, 129
High mounted brake lamp 379
High-performance brake system
(CL 65 AMG only) 261
Hood 273
Message in display 353
Horn 23
HVAC see Automatic climate control
Hydroplaning 263I
Identification labels 406
Certification 406
Emission control information 406
Vacuum line routing 406
Identification number, Vehicle (VIN) 406
Ignition 34, 36
Immobilizer 85
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pres-
sure
Inside door handle 100
Instrument cluster 24, 134, 429
Cleaning 324
Illumination brightness 134
Lamps 328
Message in display 350
Multifunction display 137
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightnessInstrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 131
Delayed switch-off 161
Interior rear view mirror
43, 178
Antiglare 178
Auto-dimming 178
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments

442 IndexL
Labels 406
Lamp sensor
Message in display 356
Lamps, exterior 125, 379
Messages in display 354
Replacing bulbs 379, 381, 382
Warning sounds 59, 126
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 328
Anti-theft alarm systems 86
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 98
Battery (SmartKey) 92
Brakes 25, 329
Distronic* 25, 210, 216
Engine diagnostics 330, 331
Engine malfunction 25, 330, 331
ESP
®
25, 332, 333
Fog lamps 125
Front passenger front air bag off 28,
67, 74, 336
Fuel reserve 25, 331High beam headlamp 25
Instrument cluster 328
Parking lamps 125
Parktronic*, Warning indicators 225
Seat belt telltale 25, 333
SRS 25, 63
Tire inflation pressure 25
Tow-away alarm 88
Turn signals 25
Lamps, interior 131
Language, Setting 158
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
Lever for voice control system* 23
License plate lamp
Messages in display 355
Replacing bulbs 379, 383
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 324
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting, Exterior and interior 125
Limp Home Mode, Emergency operation of
automatic transmission 177
Line of fall 429Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting 160
Locking knob 100, 429
Loss of
Mechanical key 94, 100
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 405
SmartKey 94
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 100
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 356
Replacing bulbs 379
Switching on 52
Lubricants 418

444 Index
Hood 353
Instrument cluster 350
Lamp sensor 356
Lamps 354
License plate lamp 355
Low beam headlamps 356
Maintenance service indicator 315
Parking brake 345
Parking lamps 357
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 359
Reverse lamps 357
Seat belts 359
Selector lever 344
Side marker lamps 356
SmartKey 353
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 353
Tail lamps 357
Tele Aid 359
Telephone* 360
Tires 361
Trunk 360
Turn signal lamps 358
Washer fluid 360
Multifunction steering wheel 138, 430
Button operation 138N
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating in-
structions
Net, parcel 234
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 48, 165, 167
New vehicle break-in 258
Night security illumination 160
Normal occupant weight 310
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 406O
Occupant distribution 310
Occupant safety 62
Air bags 63
Children and air bags 64
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belt 45
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 74
Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH-type child seat anchors 77
Seat belts 45, 66
Odometer 135
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 172
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, cleaning 321
Outside temperature indicator 25, 136
Overdue maintenance service 316
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range, Engine 430

447 Index
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 134, 154
Residual engine heat and
ventilation 194, 431
REST see Residual engine heat and ventila-
tion
Restraint system
See Children in the vehicle
See SRS
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 48, 165, 167
Reverse lamps
Messages in display 357
Rims 310, 410
Roadside Assistance 12
Tele Aid 244
RON 271, 419, 431
Roof rack* 228
Rubber parts, cleaning 324S
Safety
Driving safety systems 80
Occupant 62
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 143
Seat belts 68
Children in the vehicle 72
Cleaning 325
Fastening 45
Force limiter 71
Message in display 359
Proper use of 47, 70
Safety guidelines 66
Telltale 333
Warning sounds 68
Seating capacity 288
Seats see Power seats
Securing cargo 229
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system 74
Lamps in instrument cluster 328
Tele Aid 242Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life, Tires 284
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS (Canada vehicles)
or Maintenance System (US vehicles)
Service, Parts 404
Settings
Control system menus 139, 154
Control system submenus 155, 156
Factory, SmartKey 92
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 97
Individual, Vehicle 162
Memory function 122
Menus, submenus and functions 141
Resetting all, Control system 154
Selective, SmartKey 92
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 98
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 325
Shift lever position indicator 166
Shift lock 431
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 171