Page 439 of 456
438 IndexEngine oil 274, 420
Adding 278
Additives 420
Changing 278, 420
Checking level 274
Consumption 274
Filler neck 278, 279
Messages in display 275, 276, 351
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter 420
Viscosity 428
ESP
®
82, 429
Messages in display 342
Warning lamp 332, 333
ETD 71, 429
Safety guidelines 66
Exterior rear view mirrors 43
Auto-dimming on the driver’s
side 178
Parking position 124, 180
Parking position for 164
Power folding 180
Storing parking position 124F
Filler neck, Engine oil 278, 279
First aid kit 369
Flat tire 386
Jacking up the vehicle 387
Lowering the vehicle 390
Mounting the spare wheel 386
Preparing the vehicle 386
Flexible Service System see FSS
Fluids
ABC fluid 279
Automatic transmission 279, 418
Brake fluid 272, 418, 420
Capacities 418
Engine coolant 280, 419, 422
Engine oil 418, 420
Hydraulic system for ABC 418
Power steering fluid 418
Windshield washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system 282, 419,
425
Fog lamps 128, 379
Messages in display 355, 357
Replacing bulbs 379, 383Front air bags 67
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 63, 67
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 74, 336
Front seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
FSS (Canada vehicles) 315, 429
Fuel 271, 419, 421
Additives 422
Capacities, Fuel tank 419
Consumption statistics after
start 151
Consumption statistics since last
reset 152
Filling the tank 270
Fuel filler flap and cap 270, 374
Fuel gauge 25, 331
Fuel reserve warning lamp 25, 331
Requirements, Octane rating 271,
419, 421
Technical data 419, 421
Fuel cap
Engine malfunction indicator
lamp 331
Message in display 360
Page 441 of 456
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
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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
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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
Page 447 of 456
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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450 Index
Cleaning 285
Direction of rotation, Spinning 286
Driving instructions 263
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 293
Inflation pressure 292, 293, 294,
298, 306, 309, 310
Information placard 288
Inspection 284
Load rating 300, 305, 311
Messages in display 361
Ply composition and material
used 311
Problems under-/overinflation 298
Retreads 283
Rims and Tires 410
Rotating 312
Service life 284
Sizes 410
Snow 313
Spare wheel 370, 371, 386, 415
Speed rating 264, 301, 311
Storing 285
Temperature 293, 308
Terminology 309Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure monitor warning
lamp 334
Tire inflation pressure, Setting
units 158
Traction 264
Tread 285, 313
Treadwear indicators 311
Wear pattern 312
Winter 313
Tools 370
Top tether, see Children in the vehicle
Tow-away alarm 87
Towing eye bolt 370
Towing the vehicle 396
Traction 171, 264, 311
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear
selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 267
Tread 311
Tread depth 285, 313
Treadwear indicators 311
Trip computer 151
Trip odometer 135Trunk
Closing 103
Emergency release 109
Lighting 132, 133
Limiting opening height of trunk
lid* 102
Message in display 360
Opening 101
Opening with SmartKey 93
Opening with SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO 100
Parcel net 234
Power closing assist for trunk lid 110
Tie-down hooks 229
Unlocking in an emergency 373
Vehicle loading 417
Trunk lid see Trunk
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 321
Messages in display 358
Replacing bulbs 379, 382, 383
Turn signals 53
Additional in mirrors 379
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 58