2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 door lock

615 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display Possible cause/consequencePossible solution
Close doors
to lock themYou wanted to lock the vehicle but the
doors were not closed.Close doors and lock vehicle again.
Do not
forget keyThis display appears (for a maximum of
60 seconds) if the driver’s door is opened
with the engine turned off and no SmartKey
in the starter switch.
This message is only a reminder.Take the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Please
remove keyYou have forgotten to remove the
SmartKey.Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Change
key batteriesThe batteries in the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* are discharged.Replace the batteries (page 639).
Key
still in vehicleA SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* left in the
vehicle was recognized while locking the ve-
hicle from the outside.Take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* out of
the vehicle.

631 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display Possible cause/consequencePossible solution
Shift to 'P'You have attempted to turn off the engine
with the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button
and opened the driver’s door with the auto-
matic transmission not shift to positionP.Shift the automatic transmission toP
(
page 389).
or
Close the driver’s door.
You are driving with the trunk open.Close the trunk (page 462).
Washer fluid,
please refillThe water level has dropped to approx.
1.1 US qts (1.0 l).Add washer fluid (page 519).
Seat backrest,
Front Left
not lockedThe driver seat backrest is not engaged.
The driver’s seat belt can not secure the
driverFold back and push the seat backrest until
the seat cushion and seat backrest audibly
engage into the driving position.
Seat backrest,
Front Right
not lockedThe passenger seat backrest is not en-
gaged.
The front passenger’s seat belt can not se-
cure the passengerFold back and push the seat backrest until
the seat cushion and seat backrest audibly
engage into the driving position.

635 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the vehicle
If you are cannot unlock the vehicle with
the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, unlock the
driver’s door and the trunk using the me-
chanical key. Removing the mechanical key
1Mechanical key locking tab
2Mechanical key
Move locking tab1 in the direction of
arrow.
Slide mechanical key2 out of the
housing.Unlocking the driver’s door
Insert mechanical key2 into the driv-
er’s door lock until it stops.
Turn mechanical key2 counterclock-
wise to position1 and hold it there.
Pull the door handle until the locking
knob moves up.
The driver’s door is unlocked.
Pull the door handle once more to open
the driver’s door.
iUnlocking the vehicle with the mechanical
key and opening the driver’s door or the trunk
with the mechanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system (
page 77).
To cancel the alarm, insert the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter
switch.
1Unlocking
2Mechanical key

636 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the trunk
A minimum height clearance of 5.78 ft
(1.76 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
Insert the mechanical key2 into the
trunk lid lock until it stops.
Turn mechanical key2 all the way
counterclockwise to position 1.
The trunk opens.
Turn the mechanical key2 back and
remove it from the trunk lid lock.
Locking the vehicle
If you cannot lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, do the
following:
Open the passenger door.
Close the driver’s door and the trunk.
Check whether the trunk is locked.
If necessary, lock the trunk with the
mechanical key (
page 465).
Press down the locking knob of the
driver’s door manually.
Press down the locking knob of the
passenger door.
Exit the vehicle.
Close the passenger door.
The vehicle is locked.
1Unlocking in an emergency
2Mechanical key
!The trunk lid swings open upwards automat-
ically. Always make sure that there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
iIf you cannot close the trunk with the re-
mote trunk opening/closing switch, lower the
trunk lid manually and close it with hands placed
flat on the trunk lid until it is engaged in its lock.
!To prevent inadvertent lockout, make sure
to have the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* with you before proceeding with
the next step. The next step will lock the vehicle.
iThis procedure does not arm the anti-theft
alarm system nor does it lock the fuel filler flap.

665 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
If you want the gear position to remain in
neutral position N, observe the following
instructions.
Vehicles with SmartKey:
With the vehicle at a standstill and the
ignition switched on shift the
automatic transmission to neutral
positionN.
If engaged, manually release the elec-
tronic parking brake (
page 385).
Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the starter switch.Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
With the vehicle at a standstill, depress
the brake pedal and keep it pressed.
With the ignition switched on shift the
automatic transmission to park
positionP.
Release the brake pedal.
Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button from the starter switch
(
page 337).
Insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
into the starter switch.
Switch on the ignition.
Depress the brake pedal.
Shift the automatic transmission to
neutral positionN.
Release the brake pedal.
If engaged, manually release the
electronic parking brake (
page 385).
Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO in the
starter switch.
Warning!G
When leaving the SmartKey or SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch, do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle.
It is possible for children to switch on the
ignition which could result in unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment. Unsupervised use
of vehicle equipment could result in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
iWhen towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, please note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and
the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in
starter switch position 2, the vehicle doors lock
if the left front wheel as well as the right rear
wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approxi-
mately 9mph (15km/h) or more.
To prevent the vehicle doors from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking
(
page 334).
iTo signal turns while being towed with the
hazard warning flasher in use, turn SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in starter switch to
position2 and activate the combination switch
for the left or right turn signal in the usual
manner – only the selected turn signal will
operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard
warning flasher will operate again.

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

700 Index
Emergency operations
Locking the vehicle 635
Mechanically releasing
the electronic parking brake 637
Releasing from inside 464
Remote door lock 489
Remote door unlock 489
Tilt/sliding sunroof 638
Unlocking the trunk 636
Unlocking the vehicle 635
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 660
First aid kit 632
Flat tire 649
Fuses 667
Roadside Assistance 16
Roadside Assistance (Tele Aid) 485
Towing the vehicle 663
Emission control 507
Emission control information label 675
Emission control system warranties 14Engine
Belt layout 676
Cleaning 556
Compartment 512
Coolant 518, 685, 689
Malfunction indicator lamp 31, 570
Number 674, 675
Oil 516, 684, 686
Oils 513
Residual heat and ventilation 460
Starting 378
Technical data 677
Turning off 387
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 513
Adding 516
Additives 686
Checking level 513
Checking level (Dipstick) 516
Checking level (Instrument
cluster control system) 514
Consumption 513Dipstick 516
Filler neck 516, 517
Messages in display 515, 623
Recommended engine oils
and oil filters 684
ESP
®69
Messages in display 594, 605
Warning lamp 31, 567, 572
ETD 55
Safety guidelines 44
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 235
Locator lighting (COMAND) 236
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 353
Auto-dimming
on the driver’s side 355
Fold in automatically when locking
(COMAND) 237
Lower mirror when reversing
(COMAND) 237
Power folding 354

703 Index
I
Identification labels 674
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 675
Ignition 336, 338
Switching on 336
Switching on, KEYLESS-GO* 338
Immobilizer 77
Indicator lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Individualization
Voice Control 320
Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Infrared reflecting windshield 496
Inside door handle 333
Instrument cluster 30, 402
Coolant temperature gauge 31, 403
Fuel gauge 31
Illumination 402, 448
Lamps 566
Multifunction display 256
Outside temperature indicator 404
Selecting the language
(COMAND) 231Interior lighting 369
Activating automatic control 370
Ambient lighting (COMAND) 240
Deactivating automatic control 370
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 241
Reading lamps in the front 370
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 353
Auto-dimming 355
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 633, 650
Jacking up the vehicle 650
Jump starting 660K
Key, Mechanical 635
Loss of 332
Key, SmartKey 322
Battery check lamp 322, 325
Factory setting 324
Global locking and unlocking 324
Lock button 322
Locking and unlocking 322
Loss of 332
Messages in display 615
Opening button for trunk 322
Panic button 63
Remote control 322
Restoring to factory setting 325
Selective setting 325
Starting the engine 379
Switching on ignition with 336
Turning off engine 387
Unlock button 322