2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CL65AMG weight

432 Technical termsSidewall
(
page 310)
SRS
(Supplemental R
estraint S
ystem)
Seat belts, emergency tensioning de-
vice and air bags. Though independent
systems, they are closely interfaced to
provide effective occupant protection.
Tele Aid System
(T
elematic A
larm I
dentification on
D
emand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-
tivated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
vided that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not dam-
aged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.Telematics
A combination of the terms “telecom-
munications” and “informatics”.
Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.
TIN
(T
ire I
dentification N
umber)
(
page 311)
Tire load rating
(page 311)
Tire ply composition and material used
(page 311)
Tire speed rating
(page 311)
Traction
(page 311)
Tread
(page 311)
Treadwear indicators
(page 311)Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(
page 311)
Vehicle capacity weight
(page 311)
Vehicle level control
The ground clearance of the vehicle is
automatically controlled according to a
selected setting and speed. The driver
can choose manually within a range of
ground clearance, for example on very
rough roads.
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
(page 311)
VIN
(Vehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.
Voice control system*
Voice control system for car phones,
portable cell phones and audio sys-
tems (radio, CD, etc.).

433 Index
A
ABC 220, 427
Messages in display 339
Setting vehicle level 221
Suspension tuning 220
ABS 80, 427
Indicator lamp 328
Messages in display 341
Accelerator position, Automatic
transmission 169
Accessory weight 309
Accident 56
Active Body Control see ABC
Additional turn signals
Replacing bulbs 379
Air bags 63
BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system 74, 427
Children 64
Front 67
Safety guidelines 66
Side impact 67
Window curtain 68
Air cleaner see Air filter
Air conditioning refrigerant 419, 420Air conditioning system see Automatic cli-
mate control
Air conditioning, Cooling 193
Air distribution 188
Air filter
Message in display 341
Air recirculation mode 190
Air vents 185, 196
Air volume 189
Alarm system see Anti-theft alarm system
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 370,
389, 427
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 423, 424
Antiglare, Rear view mirror 178
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft alarm systems
Indicator lamp 86
Anti-theft systems 85
Anti-theft alarm system 85
Immobilizer 85
Tow-away alarm 87
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 232, 233
Ashtrays 237
Aspect ratio 309AUDIO menu 142
Audio system
CD changer operating mode 145
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirror 178
Automatic central locking, Control
system 110, 162
Automatic climate control 184
Air conditioning refrigerant 420
Air conditioning, Cooling 193
Air distribution 188
Air recirculation mode 190
Air vents 185, 196
Air volume 189
Charcoal filter 191
Control panel 185
Deactivating system 187
Defogging 188
Defrosting 189
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 189
Rear window defroster 193
Residual engine heat and ventilation
(REST) 194
Setting the temperature 187
Automatic headlamp mode 126
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 131

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

439 Index
Fuel filler flap 270
Locking/unlocking 270
Opening in an emergency 374
Opening/closing 270
Fuel reserve warning lamp 331
Fuel tank
Capacity 419
Filler flap 270
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 25
Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 271,
419
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 418
Fuses 399
Aids for replacing fuses 399
Fuse boxes in engine
compartment 401
Fuse boxes in passenger
compartment 400
Fuse chart 370
Fuse extractor 370
Replacing 399
Spare fuses 370G
Garage door opener 249
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 309
Gear range 429
Automatic transmission 170
Limiting 170
Shifting into optimal 172
Gear selector lever 48, 165
Cleaning 324
Lock 51
Message in display 344
Position indicator 166
Position, Automatic transmission 48,
165, 167
Global locking/unlocking see Key
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 231
Good visibility 178
GPS 429
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 309
GVWR 310H
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 324
Hazard warning flasher 130
Head restraints
Folding rear head restraints
back 115
Front seat 38, 39
Front seat, Removing and
installing 114
Rear seat 115
Head unit see COMAND
Headlamp switch-off delay see Delayed
switch-off, Exterior lights
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 126
Bi-Xenon 379, 427
Cleaning lenses 321
Cleaning system 178, 282, 425
Cleaning system washer
reservoir 271, 282
Manual headlamp mode 126
Messages in display 355
Replacing bulbs 379
Switch 52, 125

443 Index
M
Maintenance 12, 315
Calling up service indicator 316
Clearing service indicator 316
FSS (Canada vehicles) 315, 429
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 430
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 315
Resetting service indicator 317
Service indicator 315
Service term exceeded 316
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 430
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and
CL 65 AMG
Automatic transmission 175
Massage function (PULSE, Multicontour
seats*) 118
Maximum load rating, Tires 310
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 310
Maximum tire inflation pressure 310
Mechanical key 372Loss of 94, 100
Memory function 430
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see Multifunction dis-
play messages
Microphone, Hands-free 29
Mirrors
Adjusting 43
Antiglare positions 178
Auto-dimming mirrors 178
Exterior rear view mirror, Storing park-
ing position 124
Exterior rear view mirrors 43, 178
Interior rear view mirror 43, 178
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors 180
Vanity mirror in sun visor 181, 230
MON 271, 419, 430
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3-CD operation
Selecting tracks 144
Multicontour seats* 117Multifunction display 137, 430
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Selecting language 158
Standard display 141
Multifunction display messages
ABC 339
ABS 341
Air filter 341
Battery 345
Brake fluid 346
Brake lamps 354
Brake pads 346
Coolant 347
Cruise control 350
Distronic* 342
Door 350
Engine oil 275, 351
ESP
®
342
Fog lamps 355, 357
Fuel cap 360
Headlamps 355

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

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

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