2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 Signal

643 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacement
Only use 12-volt-bulbs of the same
type and with the specified watt rating.

Switch lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.

Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.

Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.

If the newly installed bulb does not
come on, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:

the Bi-Xenon lamps

the front turn signal lamps

the front fog lamps

the additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors

the parking and standing lamps

the front side marker lamps

the high mounted brake lamps

the brake, tail and rear standing lamps

the rear side marker lamps

the rear fog lamp

the rear turn signal lamps

the rear side marker lamps

the license plate lamps
Warning!G
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb.
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A
bulb can explode if you:

touch or move it when hot

drop the bulb

scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the
lamp and its components. We recommend
that you have such work done by a qualified
technician.
!Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could
otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the vehi-
cle. Only have the LEDs replaced by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iHave the headlamp adjustment checked
regularly.

646 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
IR emitter*
1Bulb holder
2Wire position
Turn bulb holder1 counterclockwise
until it disengages.
Take out bulb holder1.
Press both catches on left and right
sides of bulb holder1 and take bulb
out of holder.
Insert new bulb into holder until it en-
gages.
Insert bulb holder1 into guide in
headlamp. Wire2 must point down-
ward and to the right.
Turn bulb holder1 clockwise until it
engages and wire2 points downward
and to the left.
Additional turn signal lamp bulbs
The additional turn signal lamps in the ex-
terior rear view mirrors have LEDs.
If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func-
tion, the entire turn signal unit must be re-
placed. Have the turn signal unit replaced
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Front side marker lamp bulbs
Since replacing the side marker lamp bulbs
is a technically highly demanding process,
we recommend you have the side marker
lamp bulbs replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.Replacing bulbs for the rear lamps
Tail lamp unit
The tail lamp unit is equipped with HiP
bulbs and LED’s.
Warning!G
The bulbs in the tail lamp unit cannot be re-
placed individually. The tail lamp bulbs are
under pressure and could explode during an
attempt to replace them.
If the tail lamps (HiP bulbs and/or LED’S)
are malfunctioning, have them replaced at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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.

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

695 Index
B
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs 642
Bar 545
BAS 66
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 332
Replacing 639
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 332
Replacing 639
Batteries, vehicle 655
Charging 658
Discharged, Jump starting 660
Disconnecting 657
For electrical consumers 655
For starter 655
Message in display 608
Reconnecting 659
Removing 658
Bead 545
Beverage holder see Cup holder
Bluetooth
®
Settings (COMAND) 232
Brake assist system (BAS Plus) 67
Brake assist system (BAS) 66Brake fluid 511, 685, 687
Brake lamp bulbs 642
Brake lamp, high mounted 642
Brake pads
Message in display 598
Brake warning lamp 31
Brakes 500
Warning lamp 31, 567
Break-in period 498
Bulbs, replacing 641
Additional turn signals 642
Brake lamps 642
Fog lamps 642
Front lamps 642
High beam 642
High mounted brake lamp 642
License plate lamps 642
Low beam 642
Parking and standing lamps 642
Rear fog lamp 642
Turn signal lamps 642C
California retail buyers and lessees,
important notice for 15
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants 684
Carpets, Cleaning and care of 564
Catalytic converter 507
CD
Ejecting (COMAND) 113
Loading (COMAND) 111
Menu overview (COMAND) 114
Playback options (COMAND) 119
Selecting a medium (COMAND) 117
Selecting a track (COMAND) 117
CD (COMAND) 107
Central locking
Automatic 334
Locking/unlocking from inside 335
Central locking/unlocking switches 335
Certification label 674
Change of address or ownership 16

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

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

704 Index
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 326
Battery check lamp 326, 330
Factory setting 329
Global locking and unlocking 330
Important notes
on using KEYLESS-GO* 328
Lock button 326
Locking and unlocking 326
Locking using the lock button
on door or on trunk lid 331
Loss of 332
Messages in display 614
Opening button for trunk 326
Panic button 63
Remote control 326
Restoring to factory setting 331
Selective setting 330
Starting the engine 379
Switching on ignition with 338
Turning off engine 388
Unlock button 326
Kickdown 396
Kilopascal 545
Knee bag 46L
Labels 674
Certification 674
Emission control information 675
Tire and Loading Information 524
Vacuum line routing diagram 675
Lamp bulbs, exterior 641
Lamps, exterior
Front 642
Light sensor 617
Rear 642
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 31, 64, 566
Air bag Off 46
Battery check lamp (SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO*) 330
Battery check lamp (SmartKey) 325
Brake warning lamp 31
Brakes 567
Combination low tire pressure*
malfunction telltale 31, 576
Distance warning lamp* 31, 572
DISTRONIC Plus* 31, 414, 572
Electronic parking brake 31, 568
Engine diagnostics 31, 570
Engine malfunction 31, 570ESP®31, 567, 572
Front passenger front
air bag off 50, 578
Fuel reserve 573
High beam headlamp 31
Maintenance service indicator 551
Park Assist* 31
Parktronic* 31
Seat belt telltale 31, 573
SRS 31, 575
TPMS* malfunction telltale 31, 576
Turn signals 31
Language (COMAND) 231
LATCH-type child seat anchors
see Children in the vehicle
Lever
For automatic transmission
(gear selector lever) 389
For cruise control 406
For DISTRONIC Plus* 417
License plate lamps
Messages in display 619
Replacing bulbs 642
Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 563