2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 Light

679 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
ModelCL 550CL 600
CL 550 (Sport Package*)
CL 600 (Sport Package*)
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x18 H28.5 J x18 H2
Wheel offset1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)
All-season tires*1
1Radial-ply tires.
255/45 R18 99H M+S –
Winter tires1,2,3
2For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.3Not available as factory equipment.
255/45 R18 99H M+S.255/45 R18 99H M+S.

680 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
ModelCL 550
CL 600CL 550*
CL 600*CL 550 (Sport Package*)
CL 600 (Sport Package*)
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x 18 H28.5 J x 19 H2 –
AMG rims (light alloy) – –8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)
Summer tires1
1Radial-ply tires.
255/45 R18 99V255/40 R19 96Y255/40 R19 96Y
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)9.5 J x 18 H29.5 J x 19 H2 –
AMG rims (light alloy) – –9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)
Summer tires1275/45 R18 103V275/40 R19 101Y275/40 R19 101Y

687 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Brake fluid
Only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will pro-
vide you with additional information.Premium unleaded gasoline
Warning!G
During vehicle operation, the boiling point of
the brake fluid is continuously reduced
through the absorption of moisture from the
atmosphere.
Under extremely strenuous operating condi-
tions, this moisture content can lead to the
formation of bubbles in the system, thus re-
ducing the system’s efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s
Maintenance Booklet for replacement inter-
val.
Warning!G
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking mate-
rials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid in-
haling fumes and skin or clothing contact,
extinguish all smoking materials.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the inha-
lation of fuel vapors are damaging to your
health.
!To maintain the engine’s durability and per-
formance, premium unleaded gasoline must be
used. If premium unleaded gasoline is not avail-
able and low octane fuel is used, follow these
precautions:

Have the fuel tank only partially filled with
unleaded regular gasoline and fill up with
premium unleaded gasoline as soon as
possible.

Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceler-
ation.

D o n o t e x c e e d a n e n g i n e s p e e d o f 3 0 0 0 r p m
if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such
as two persons and no luggage.

Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator
pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or
operating in mountainous terrain.

693 Index
A
ABC 429
Messages in display 593
Setting vehicle level 429
ABS 64
Indicator lamp 31, 64, 566
Messages in display 594
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission 396
Accessory weight 544
Accident 383
Active headlamps 363
Adaptive Brake Lights
(CL 600 and USA only) 66
Additional turn signals 642
Address book (COMAND) 214
Calling up 215
Changing an entry 221
Creating an entry 215
Deleting an entry 217
Details about an entry 219
Displaying details about an
entry in the phone book
on the mobile phone 220Importing data 226
Making a call 222
Menu overview 214
Searching for an entry 217
Starting route guidance 223
Voice entry 224
Address book (Voice Control) 295
Air bags 42
Children 57
Front 45
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 50
Knee bag 46
OCS 47
Safety guidelines 44
Side impact 46
Window curtain 46, 47
Air conditioning, Refrigerant 685, 686
Air distribution
Adjusting (COMAND) 246
Air pressure 544
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 458
Air vents 452Air volume
Adjusting 456
Adjusting (COMAND) 246
Alarm
Audible alarm and
flashing exterior lamps
(Panic alarm) 63
Alarm system see Anti-theft alarm system
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 632, 652
Ambient lighting
COMAND menu 240
Antiglare
Rear view mirrors 355
Anti-theft systems 77
Alarm, visual and audible 77
Anti-theft alarm system 77
Immobilizer 77
Tow-away alarm 78
Tow-away alarm (COMAND) 243
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 470, 472
Ashtray 476
Aspect ratio 544

694 Index
Audio (COMAND) 107
CD mode 115
DVD mode 115
MP3 mode 115
Audio (Control system
instrument cluster) 263
CD changer 264
DVD changer 264
Audio DVD
Fast forward/rewind (COMAND) 117
Menu overview (COMAND) 114
Pause function (COMAND) 116
Stop function (COMAND) 116
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirrors 355Automatic climate control 453
Adjusting air distribution
(COMAND) 246
Adjusting air flow from air vents
(COMAND) 249
Adjusting air volume
(COMAND) 246
Adjusting the footwell temperature
(COMAND) 249
Air recirculation mode 458
Central climate control menu
(COMAND) 247
Defrosting 456
Operating via COMAND 244
Rear window defroster 457
Selecting Mono mode
(COMAND) 248
Setting temperature
(COMAND) 245
Setting the temperature 456
Switching cooling on or off
(COMAND) 247Automatic headlamp mode 271, 364
Automatic lighting control,
Interior lighting 370
Automatic locking when driving 334
Automatic shift program 399
Automatic transmission
Accelerator position 396
Automatic shift program 399
Emergency operation
(limp-home mode) 401
Fluid 684
Fluid level 517
Gear ranges 398
Gear selector lever 389
Gear shifting malfunctions 401
Hill start assist system 397
Kickdown 396
Program mode selector switch 399
Shifting procedure 392
Starting the engine 378
Steering wheel gearshift control 400
Transmission fluid 517
Transmission positions 393

696 Index
Children in the vehicle 57
Air bags 57
Blocking of
rear side window operation 62
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off 50, 578
Infant and child restraint systems 57
LATCH-type child seat anchors 61
Tether attachment points 60
Cigarette lighter 477
Cockpit 28
COMAND
Adjusting volume 91
Components 81
Controller 84
Display 82
Display illumination 83
Function buttons 82
Main menus 91
Menu overview 86
Navigation system 149
Operating 86
Operating safety 80
Operating seats 250
Phone book* 137
Radio, FM/AM 95Selecting sound settings 92
SMS messages 145
Surround sound 93
Switching off/on
the audio source 94
Switching on or off 81
Swiveling display 83
System settings 227
Telephone keypad* 84
Telephone* menu 120
Vehicle menu 235
Voice Control settings 229
Combination switch 367
Corner-illuminating lamps 368
High beam flasher 367
Turn signals 382
Windshield wipers 372
Command list (Voice Control) 305
Address book commands 310
Audio commands 312
General commands 305
Navigation commands 308
Telephone* commands 306Control system instrument cluster 256
Multifunction display 256
Multifunction steering wheel 257
Control system instrument cluster menus
Assistance* 268
Audio 263
Navi 261
Service 269
Settings 271
Telephone* 265
Trip 260
Vehicle status message memory 270
Coolant 518
Adding 518
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
mixing ratio and quantity 689
Checking level 518
Messages in display 609
Temperature 508
Temperature gauge 31, 403
Coolant level
Checking 518
Corner-illuminating lamps 368
Courtesy lighting 371

697 Index
Cruise control 405
Activating 406
Canceling 407
Driving downhill 407
Driving uphill 407
Message in display 582
Setting current speed 407
Setting to last stored speed
(“Resume” function) 410
Cup holder
In front seat armrest 473
In rear seat armrest 473
Curb weight 545D
Date
Setting (COMAND) 229
Daytime running lamp mode 365
Setting 271
Deceleration
With DISTRONIC Plus* 415
Deep water see Standing water
Defrosting 456
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (COMAND) 235
Interior lighting (COMAND) 241
Department of Transportation see DOT
Destination entry (COMAND) 162
Destination memory (COMAND) 206
Difficulties
While driving 383
While starting 380
Digital speedometer 261
Additional speedometer 271
Dimensions, Vehicle 683
Direction of rotation, Tires 523Displays
Additional speedometer 271
Digital speedometer 261
DISTRONIC Plus* 414
Maintenance service indicator 551
Multifunction display 256
Vehicle status message see
Multifunction display messages
Distance
Decreasing in DISTRONIC Plus* 425
Increasing in DISTRONIC Plus* 425
Setting in DISTRONIC Plus* 425
Distance to Empty (Range) 261
Distance warning lamp* 31, 572
DISTRONIC Plus* 411
Activated 416
Activating 417
Calling up settings 416
Cleaning system sensor 558
Deactivated 416
Deactivating 423
Deceleration 415
Decreasing distance 425
Decreasing time interval 425
Displays
in the multifunction display 414

698 Index
Distance warning lamp 31, 572
Driving hints 426
Increasing distance 425
Increasing time interval 425
Intermittent signal tone 414
Lever 417
Menu 416
Messages in display 583
Sensor cover 558
Setting a higher speed 421
Setting a slower speed 422
Setting following distance 425
Setting the current speed 421
Setting to last stored speed
(“Resume” function) 423
Warning and indicator lamps 414
Document holder 476Door
Control panel 38
Entry lamps 371
Inside door handle 333
Locking 324, 330
Locking with Tele Aid 489
Messages in display 585, 612
Opening from inside vehicle 333
Opening from outside 324, 330
Power closing assist 334
Unlocking 324, 329
Unlocking with Tele Aid 489
DOT 545
Downhill driving
Cruise control 407
Drink holder see Cup holder
Drinking and driving 499
Drive-dynamic multicontour seats*
Adjusting (COMAND) 252
Drive-dynamic function
(COMAND) 255
Multicontour adjustments
(COMAND) 252Driving 378
Abroad 506
Hydroplaning 503
In winter 504
Instructions 378, 499
Problems 383
Safety systems 64
Through standing water 505
With DISTRONIC Plus* 426
Driving maneuver (COMAND) 196
Driving off 501
Driving safety systems
ABS 64
Adaptive Brake Lights
(CL 600 and USA only) 66
BAS 66
BAS Plus 67
EBP 69
Electronic traction system 71
ESP
®69