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658 Practical hints
Batteries
Switching off vehicle’s internal
electrical functions
Turn off all electrical consumers.
Turn SmartKey in starter switch to po-
sition 0.
Turn SmartKey in starter switch to po-
sition 1.
Wait for 30 seconds.
The vehicle’s internal electrical func-
tions are switched off.
Turn SmartKey in starter switch to po-
sition 0.Disconnecting starter battery
Open the hood (page 512).
Use a 10-mm open-end wrench to dis-
connect the battery negative lead.
Remove cover2 (page 657) from
the positive terminal.
Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing starter battery
Pull out the battery ventilation hose
from the battery (depending on battery
arrangement in your vehicle model, the
ventilation hose is located either on the
left or right side of the battery).
Fold bar on starter battery up.
Take out the starter battery.
Charging battery
iVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
KEYLESS-GO button (
page 337) and use the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal
SmartKey.
!Do not remove the SmartKey!
iFor your convenience, have the starter bat-
tery removed by a Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!G
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle unless the accessory battery
charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is
being used. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
An accessory battery charge unit specially
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
available, permitting the charging of the bat-
tery in its installed position. Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information and availability. Charge battery
in accordance with the separate instruc-
tions for the accessory battery charger.
iHave the batteries charged by a
Mercedes-Benz Center. If you charge the batter-
ies yourself, follow the operating instructions for
your charging device.
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678 Technical data
Rims and tires
!Only use tires which have been tested and
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed
to provide best possible performance in conjunc-
tion with the driving safety systems on your vehi-
cle such as ABS or ESP
®. Tires specially
developed for your vehicle and tested and ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz can be identified by
finding the following on the tire’s sidewall:
MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment
tires
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
!Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects,
such as
poor handling characteristics
increased noise
increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen-
sional variations and different tire deformation
characteristics that could cause them to come
into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the
result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. A Tire and Loading Information placard
with the recommended tire inflation pressures is
located on the driver’s door B-pillar
(
page 523). Some vehicles may have supple-
mental tire inflation pressure information for
driving at high speeds (
page 529) or for vehi-
cle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle
condition (
page 536). If such information is
provided, it can be found on the tire inflation
pressure label located on the inside of the fuel
filler flap. The tire inflation pressure should be checked
regularly and should only be adjusted on cold
tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance
recommendation included with vehicle.
iThe following pages also list the approved
wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehi-
cles with winter tires. Winter tires are not avail-
able as standard or optional factory equipment,
but can be purchased from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the standard or
optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire config-
uration on your vehicle (Appearance Package,
Sport Package etc.), equipping your vehicle with
winter tires approved for your vehicle model may
also require the purchase of two or four wheel
rims of the recommended size for use with these
winter tires. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for more information.
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681 Technical data
Rims and tires
Minispare wheel
ModelCL 550
CL 550 (Sport Package*)
CL 600
CL 600 (Sport Package*)
Rim4.5 B x 19
Wheel offset1.38 in (35 mm)
Minispare tire1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
T 155/70 R19 113M
!Please compare the recommended tire in-
flation pressure for your vehicle with the tire in-
flation pressure on the yellow label located on
the Minispare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label
on the Minispare wheel rim differs from the val-
ues given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the
spare wheel tire to the recommended tire infla-
tion pressure given on the yellow label on the
Minispare wheel rim.iPlease note that the tire inflation pressure of
the Minispare differs from the tire inflation pres-
sure of the road tires.
Make sure the Minispare tire is inflated to ap-
proximately 61 psi (4.2 bar).
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690 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Your vehicle contains a number of alumi-
num parts. The use of aluminum compo-
nents in motor vehicle engines
necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze
coolant used in such engines be specifical-
ly formulated to protect the aluminum parts. Failure to use such anticorrosion/
antifreeze coolant will result in a signifi-
cantly shortened service life.
Therefore, the following product is strongly
recommended for use in your vehicle:
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze agent.Before the start of the winter season (or
once a year in hot southern regions), you
should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze
concentration checked. The coolant is also
regularly checked each time you bring your
vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for service.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity
ModelApproximate freeze protection
-35°F (-37°C)-49°F (-45°C)
CL 5506.08 US qt. (5.75 l)6.71 US qt. (6.35 l)
CL 600 (main cooling system)6.5 US qt. (6.15 l)7.14 US qt. (6.76 l)
CL 600 (low temperature cooling system)1.37 US qt. (1.3 l)1.51 US qt. (1.43 l)
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709 Index
Product information 13
Production options weight 546
Program mode see
Automatic transmission,
Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 399
Proper use of the vehicle 20
PSI 546
Push-start see Tow-startR
Radio
FM/AM operation (COMAND) 95
Saving stations, FM/AM
(COMAND) 98
Selecting satellite radio channel
(Instrument cluster
control system) 264
Selecting stations 263
Submenu overview, FM/AM
(COMAND) 95
Switching wavebands, FM/AM
(COMAND) 96
Tuning in stations/channels 96
Voice Control 299
Radio transmitters,
control and operation 506
Range (distance to empty) 261
Reading lamps in the front 370
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulbs 642
Rear lamps see Tail lampsRear seats
Adjustment 339
Folding back and placing
upright rear head restraints 349
Head restraints 348
Ventilation* 347
Rear side windows
Blocking operation 62
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 457
Activating 457
Deactivating 457
Recommended inflation pressure 546
Recovery services,
Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 490
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 685, 686
Refueling 509
Regular checks 511
Remote
Door lock with Tele Aid 489
Door unlock with Tele Aid 489
Remote control,
SmartKey 322
Remote control,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 326