Contents
Controls in detail............................. 321
Locking and unlocking ....................... 322
SmartKey ..................................... 322
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*....... 326
Checking batteries
in the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*....... 332
Loss of the SmartKey
or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* .. 332
Opening doors from the inside ..... 333
Power closing assist for doors and
trunk lid ........................................ 334
Automatic central locking ............ 334
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ............................. 335
Starter switch positions ..................... 336
SmartKey ..................................... 336
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*....... 337Seats ................................................. 339
Seat adjustment........................... 339
Folding front
seat backrest forward .................. 342
Easy-entry/exit feature ................ 344
Seat heating ................................. 346
Seat ventilation* .......................... 347
Head restraints ............................ 348
Steering wheel ................................... 351
Steering wheel adjustment .......... 351
Heated steering wheel* ............... 352
Mirrors ............................................... 353
Interior rear view mirror ............... 353
Exterior rear view mirrors............. 353
Power folding
exterior rear view mirrors ............. 354
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ... 355
Activating exterior rear
view mirror parking position......... 356
Memory function ............................... 357
Storing positions into memory ..... 358
Recalling positions from memory . 358
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position ........................... 359Fastening the seat belts .................... 360
Proper use of seat belts ............... 362
Seat belt height adjustment ......... 362
Lighting ............................................. 363
Exterior lamp switch .................... 363
Switching on high beams ............. 367
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 367
Corner-illuminating lamps ............ 368
Hazard warning flasher ................ 369
Interior lighting ............................ 369
Courtesy lighting .......................... 371
Door entry lamps ......................... 371
Trunk lamp ................................... 371
Windshield wipers ............................. 372
Switching on/off
windshield wipers ........................ 372
Intermittent wiping ...................... 373
Single wipe .................................. 373
Wiping with
windshield washer fluid................ 373
Power windows ................................. 374
Opening and closing
power windows ............................ 374
Summer opening feature ............. 376
Convenience closing feature ........ 376
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685 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Power steeringCL 550approx. 1.06 US qt. (1.0 l)MB Power Steering Fluid
(Pentosin CHF 11S or, depending on
vehicle production date,
Chevron Texaco PSF 9109)
1
1For detailed information, please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
CL 600approx. 1.27 US qt. (1.2 l)
Front wheel hubsAll modelsapprox. 3.6 oz. (95 g) eachHigh-temperature roller bearing
grease
Brake systemAll modelsapprox. 0.53 US qt. (0.5 l)MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4 Plus)
Cooling systemCL 55012.15 US qt. (11.5 l)MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
CL 60013 US qt. (12.3 l)
Low temperature cooling systemCL 6002.75 US qt. (2.6 l)
Fuel tankAll models23.78 US gal (90.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)
including a reserve ofAll models 2.9 US gal (11.0 l)
Air conditioning systemAll modelsR-134a refrigerant and special PAG
lubricant oil (never R-12)
Windshield washerAll models6.87 US qt (6.5 l)MB Windshield Washer Concentrate2
2Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 691).
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F
Favorite button 231
First aid kit 632
Flat tire 649
Jacking up the vehicle 650
Lowering the vehicle 654
Mounting the Minispare wheel 649
Preparing the vehicle 649
Flexible Service System see FSS
Floormats* 478
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 684
Brake fluid 685, 687
Capacities 684
Engine coolant 518, 685, 689
Engine oil 516, 684, 686
Power steering fluid 685
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system 685
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system 691
Fog lamps
Messages in display 619
Replacing bulbs 642
Front air bags 45Front lamps see headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 45
Messages in display 585
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 50, 578
FSS (Canada vehicles) 551
Fuel 510, 685, 687
Additives 688
Capacity, Fuel tank 685
Filling the tank 509
Fuel filler flap and cap 509
Fuel reserve warning lamp 31, 573
Gauge 31
Premium
unleaded gasoline 510, 685, 687
Requirements, Octane rating 688
Fuel cap
Message in display 613
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 260
Since last reset 260
Fuel filler flap 509
Locking/Unlocking 509Fuel tank
Capacity 685
Filler flap 509
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 684
Fuses 667
Fuse box
in engine compartment 668
Fuse box
in passenger compartment 669
Fuse boxes
in dashboard 669
Fuse chart
(vehicle tool kit) 632
Fuse extractor
(vehicle tool kit) 632
Replacing 667
Spare fuses
(vehicle tool kit) 632
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SRS 53
Indicator lamp 31, 575
Messages in display 626
Standing water, Driving through 505
Starter battery 657
Starter switch 336
Positions 336
Starting difficulties, Engine 380
Starting, Engine 378
Steering column 351
Steering wheel
Adjustment 351
Cleaning 563
Easy entry/exit feature 344
Heated steering wheel* 352
Power steering fluid 685
Steering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 400
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 490
Storage compartments 469
Cup holder 473
Front armrest 470
Parcel net 471
Rear armrest 472
Storage compartment
in front armrest 470Storage tray/telephone*
compartment in front armrest 470
Under the front seats 471
Storing tires 522
Summer opening feature 376
Sun visors 476
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshades
Extending or retracting rear window
sunshade (COMAND) 242
Suspension tuning
Setting (ABC) 429
Symbols used
in this operator’s manual 19
System settings (COMAND)
Bluetooth
® settings 232
Display 227
Favorite button 231
Menu overview 227
Reset 234
Setting the system language 231
Time settings 227
Voice Control settings
(COMAND) 229T
Tachometer 403
Overspeed range 403
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 558
Messages in display 621
Tar stains 555
Tele Aid 482
Automatic Maintenance Call 490
Call priority 488
Emergency calls 483
Hands-free microphone 37
Information 487
Information button 485
Initiating an
emergency call manually 485
Messages in display 628
Remote door lock 489
Remote door unlock 489
Roadside Assistance 486
Roadside Assistance button 485
SOS button 485
Stolen Vehicle
Recovery services 490
System self-check 483
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Voice Control
Address book 295
Command list 305
DVD changer 303
Individualization 320
Individualization (COMAND) 229
Introduction 274
Navigation 285
Operating safety 273
Operation via the
multifunction steering wheel 276
Radio 299
Switching help window on or off
(COMAND) 229
Telephone 278
Troubleshooting 317W
Warning indicators
Park Assist* 437
Parktronic* 433
Warning sounds
DISTRONIC Plus* 414
Drivers seat belts 54
Electronic parking brake 386
PRE-SAFE
® Brake* 75
Seat belt telltale 574
Warranty coverage 673
Washing the vehicle 554
Wear pattern, Tires 548
Weights, Vehicle 683
Wheels
Change 649
Collapsible wheel chock 634
Minispare wheel 634, 681
Removing 652
Rims and Tires 678
Sizes 678
Tightening torque 654
Tires and wheels 520
Window curtain air bags 46, 47
Windows see Power windowsWindshield
Cleaning 562
Cleaning wiper blades 562
Infrared reflecting 496
Windshield washer fluid 685, 691
Mixing ratio 691
Refilling 519
Wiping with 373
Windshield wipers 372
Cleaning wiper blades 562
Replacing wiper blades 647
Single wipe 373
Winter driving 549
Snow chains 550
Tires 549
Winter driving instructions 504
Winter tires 549
Wood trims, Cleaning 564
Wrench, wheel (vehicle tool kit) 632
X
Xenon headlamp see Headlamps
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