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654 Practical hints
Flat tire
Lowering the vehicle
Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful-
ly on its own weight.
Remove the jack.
1 - 5 Wheel bolts
Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly,
following the diagonal sequence
illustrated (1 to 5), until all bolts are
tight. Observe a tightening torque of
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).Before storing the jack, it should be fully
collapsed, with handle folded in (storage
position).Store the jack and the other vehicle
tools in the designated storage space
underneath the trunk floor
(
page 632).
Warning!G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).
iDo not activate the tire inflation pressure
monitor (
page 531) until a full size wheel/tire
with functioning sensor has been placed back
into service on the vehicle.
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671 Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions and weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
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683 Technical data
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensions
Weights
ModelCL 550 (216.371)CL 600 (216.376)
Overall vehicle length199.6 in (5 071 mm)199.6 in (5 071 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded out)84.2 in (2 139 mm)84.2 in (2 139 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded in)73.7 in (1871 mm)73.7 in (1871 mm)
Overall vehicle height55.8 in (1 418 mm)55.9 in (1 419 mm)
Wheelbase116.3 in (2 955 mm)116.3 in (2 955 mm)
Track, front63.2 in (1 604 mm)63.2 in (1 604 mm)
Track, rear63.3 in (1 606 mm)63.3 in (1 606 mm)
Max. trunk load220 lb (100 kg)
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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
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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
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702 Index
G
Garage door opener 490
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 545
Gear range
Automatic transmission 398
Limiting 398
Shifting into optimal 401
Gear selector lever 389
Gearshift pattern 389
Messages
in display 585, 589, 591, 592, 631
Position 392
Shifting procedure 392
Transmission position 393
Glove box 470
Gloves, Vehicle tool kit 632
GPS
Reception (COMAND) 153
Tele Aid 482
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 545
GVWR 545H
Hands-free microphone 37
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 563
Hazard warning flasher 369
Head restraints 348
Adjustment 348
Folding back and placing
upright rear head restraints 349
Front seat 348
Rear seat 349
Headlamp cleaning system 367, 519
Washer fluid 685, 691
Headlamps
Automatic control 364
Automatic headlamp mode 271
Cleaning lenses 558
Cleaning system 519
Manual headlamp mode 271
Messages in display 617
Refilling washer fluid 519
Replacing bulbs 642, 644Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 564
Heated steering wheel* 352
Height adjustments
Vehicle level (ABC) 429
High beam
Replacing bulbs 642
High beam flasher 367
High beam headlamp
Indicator lamp 31
High mounted brake lamp 642
Hood 512
Message in display 613
Opening 512
Horn 29
Hydroplaning 503
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705 Index
Light sensor
Message in display 617
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 363
Automatic headlamp mode 364
COMAND display illumination 83
Corner-illuminating lamps 368
Courtesy lighting 371
Daytime running lamp mode 365
Door entry lamps 371
High beam flasher 367
Instrument cluster
illumination 402, 448
Interior 369
Manual headlamp mode 364
Trunk 371
Limp-home mode 401
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting (COMAND) 236Lock button
Door handle
(KEYLESS-GO*) 329, 377
Key, SmartKey 322
Key, SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* 326
Trunk lid (KEYLESS-GO*) 331
Locking 384
Automatic central locking
(COMAND) 238
Vehicle in an emergency 636
Locking knob 333
Loss of
Key, Mechanical 332
Key, SmartKey 332
Key, SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* 332
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet 673
Low beam headlamps
Replacing bulbs 642
Lowering
Vehicle 654
Lubricants 684
Lumbar support (COMAND) 251M
Maintenance 16, 551
Automatic Call (Tele Aid) 490
Calling up
service indicator display 553
Clearing
service indicator message 551
FSS
(Canada vehicles) 551
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 551
Resetting service indicator 553
Service indicator message 551
Service term exceeded 552
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 551
Manual headlamp mode 364
MAXCOOL
Maximum cooling 458
Maximum load rating, Tires 545
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight 529, 545
Maximum tire
inflation pressure 542, 546
Maximum tire load rating 541
Memory function 357
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707 Index
N
Navigation system
Menu overview (COMAND) 155
Navigation system (COMAND) 149
Basic settings 159
Destination entry 162
Destination memory 206
Detour function (COMAND) 205
Driving maneuver 196
Hiding/showing
the menu system 157
Last destinations 213
Map display 156
Operation 156
POI entry 188
Route guidance 196
Navigation system (Instrument
cluster control system) 261
Driving maneuver 262
Navigation system (Voice Control) 285
Neutral gear position,
Automatic transmission 389, 393
New vehicle break-in 498Night View Assist* 446
Cleaning the windshield
in front of the camera 561
Dirty or fogged-up windshield 448
Image on multifunction display 447
Malfunction 449
Messages in display 622
Removing condensation 448
Switching on or off 447
Normal occupant weight 546
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 675O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 546
Occupant safety 40
Air bags 42
Children and air bags 57
Children in the vehicle 57
Fastening the seat belt 360
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 50
Infant and child restraint systems 57
LATCH-type child seat anchors 61
Seat belts 44, 360
OCS 47
Self-test 51
Odometer 260
Oil
Filler neck 517
Oil level see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 400
Operating safety 20
Voice Control 273
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 557
Outside temperature indicator 31, 404
Overdue maintenance service 552
Overhead control panel 37