2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class mirror

693 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 L EDs f a il to f unc -
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.

732 Technical dataMain dimensions and weightsMain dimensionsWeightsModel
CL 550 (216.371)
CL 600 (216.376)
CL 63 AMG, CL 65 AMG
Overall vehicle length
199.6 in (5 071 mm)
199.6 in (5 071 mm)
200.4 in (5 090 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view
mirrors folded out)
84.2 in (2 139 mm)
84.2 in (2 139 mm)
84.2 in (2 139 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view
mirrors folded in)
73.7 in (1 871 mm)
73.7 in (1 871 mm)
73.7 in (1 871 mm)
Overall vehicle height
58.5 in (1 485 mm)
58.5 in (1 485 mm)
56.1 in (1 426 mm) 19 in
rims
56.2 in (1 428 mm) 20 in
rims
Wheelbase
116.3 in (2 955 mm)
116.3 in (2 955 mm)
116.3 in (2 955 mm)
Track, front
63.2 in (1 601 mm)
63.2 in (1 601 mm)
63.2 in (1 601 mm)
Track, rear
63.0 in (1 607 mm)
63.0 in (1 607 mm)
63.0 in (1 607 mm)
Max. trunk load
220 lb (100 kg)

743 Index
A
ABC 461
Messages in display 639
Setting vehicle level 462
ABS 65
Indicator lamp 31, 65, 608
Messages in display 641
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 424
Accessory weight 585
Accident 411
Active headlamps 391
Adaptive Brake Lights
(CL 600, USA only) 67
Additional turn signals 689
Address book (COMAND) 163
Calling up 164
Changing an entry 170
Creating an entry 164
Deleting an entry 171
Details about an entry 168
Displaying details about an entry in
the phone book on the mobile
phone 169
Importing data 175
Making a call 172Menu overview 163
Searching for an entry 166
Starting route guidance 172
Voice entry 173
Address book (Voice Control) 325
Advanced Parking Guidance* 471
Air bags 42
Children 57
Front 46
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 51
Knee bag 46
OCS 48
Safety guidelines 44
Side impact 47
Window curtain 47
Air conditioning, Refrigerant 735, 736
Air distribution
Adjusting (COMAND) 271
Air pressure 585
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 496
Air vents 490
Air volume
Adjusting 494
Adjusting (COMAND) 271Alarm
Audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps (Panic alarm) 64
Alarm system see Anti-theft alarm system
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 681, 699
Ambient lighting
COMAND menu 265
AMG menu (Control system
instrument cluster) 291
Antiglare
Rear view mirrors 383
Anti-theft systems 79
Alarm, visual and audible 79
Anti-theft alarm system 79
Immobilizer 79
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 510, 512
Ashtray 516
Aspect ratio 585
Audio (COMAND) 112
CD mode 120
DVD mode 120
MP3 mode 120
Audio (Control system
instrument cluster) 289
CD/DVD changer 290

744 IndexAudio AUX (COMAND) 125
Audio DVD
Fast forward/rewind (COMAND) 123
Menu overview (COMAND) 119
Pause function (COMAND) 121
Stop function (COMAND) 121
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirrors 383
Automatic climate control 491
Adjusting air distribution
(COMAND) 271
Adjusting air flow from air vents
(COMAND) 275
Adjusting air volume (COMAND) 271
Adjusting the footwell temperature
(COMAND) 274
Air recirculation mode 496
Central climate control menu
(COMAND) 272
Defrosting 494
Operating via COMAND 269
Rear window defroster 496
Selecting Mono mode
(COMAND) 273
Setting temperature (COMAND) 270
Setting the temperature 494Switching cooling on or off
(COMAND) 272
Automatic headlamp mode 301, 392
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 398
Automatic locking when driving 363
Automatic shift program 427
Automatic transmission
Accelerator position 424
Automatic shift program 427
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 433
Fluid 733
Fluid level 558
Gear ranges 426
Gear selector lever 417
Gear shifting malfunctions 433
Hill start assist system 425
Kickdown 424
Kickdown, manual shift program
(CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG) 432
Manual shift program mode
(CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG) 430
Program mode selector switch 427
Shifting procedure 420Starting the engine 406
Steering wheel gearshift control 428
Transmission fluid 558
Transmission positions 421
AUX
Audio 125
Video 126
AUX jacks 125
B
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs 689
Bar 586
BAS 67
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 361
Replacing 686
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 361
Replacing 686
Batteries, vehicle 702
Charging 705
Discharged, Jump starting 707
Disconnecting 704
For electrical consumers 702
For starter 702

750 IndexETD 56
Safety guidelines 44
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 260
Locator lighting (COMAND) 261
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 381
Auto-dimming on the driver’s
side 383
Fold in automatically when locking
(COMAND) 262
Lower mirror when reversing
(COMAND) 262
Power folding 382
F
Favorite button 259
First aid kit 681
Flat tire 696
Jacking up the vehicle 697
Lowering the vehicle 701
Mounting the spare wheel 696
Preparing the vehicle 696
Floormats* 518Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 733
Brake fluid 735, 736
Capacities 733
Engine coolant 559, 735, 738
Engine oil 557, 733, 736
Power steering fluid 734
Windshield washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system 735, 741
Fog lamps
Messages in display 666
Replacing bulbs 689
Front air bags 46
Front lamps see headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 46
Messages in display 628
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 51, 620
Fuel 551, 735, 737
Additives 738
Capacity, Fuel tank 735
Filling the tank 550
Fuel filler flap and cap 550
Fuel reserve warning lamp 31Gauge 31
Message in display 660
Premium unleaded gasoline 551,
735, 737
Requirements, Octane rating 737
Fuel cap
Message in display 660
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 286
Since last reset 286
Fuel filler flap 550
Locking/Unlocking 550
Fuel tank
Capacity 735
Filler flap 550
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 733
Fuses 714
Fuse box in engine compartment 715
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 716
Fuse boxes in dashboard 716
Replacing 714

752 IndexI
Identification labels 722
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 723
Ignition 365, 367
Switching on 365
Switching on, KEYLESS-GO* 367
Immobilizer 79
Indicator lamps see Lamps,
indicator and warning
Individualization
Voice Control 350
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Infrared reflecting windshield 536
Inside door handle 362
Instrument cluster 30, 434
Coolant temperature gauge 31, 435
Fuel gauge 31
Illumination 434, 483
Lamps 608
Multifunction display 282
Outside temperature indicator 436
Selecting the language
(COMAND) 258Interior lighting 398
Activating automatic control 398
Ambient lighting (COMAND) 265
Deactivating automatic control 398
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 266
Reading lamps in the front 399
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 381
Auto-dimming 383
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 682, 697
Jacking up the vehicle 697
Jump starting 707K
Key, Mechanical 684
Loss of 361
Key, SmartKey 352
Battery check lamp 352, 355
Factory setting 354
Global locking and unlocking 354
Lock button 352
Locking and unlocking 352
Loss of 361
Messages in display 662
Opening button for trunk 352
Panic button 64
Remote control 352
Restoring to factory setting 355
Selective setting 355
Starting the engine 407
Switching on ignition with 365
Turning off engine 415
Unlock button 352
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 356
Battery check lamp 356, 360
Factory setting 359
Global locking and unlocking 360
Important notes on using
KEYLESS-GO* 358

755 Index
Messages in display see Multifunction
display messages
Microphone, Hands-free 37
Minispare wheel 683, 696, 730
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 384
Adjusting 381
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirrors 383
Exterior rear view mirrors 381
Interior rear view mirror 381
Mobile phone see Telephone*
Modifications and alterations, Operating
safety 20
MON 551, 735
MP3
Menu overview (COMAND) 119
Operation (COMAND) 120
Playback options (COMAND) 124
Selecting a folder (COMAND) 123
Selecting a medium (COMAND) 122
Selecting a track (COMAND) 122
MP3 (COMAND) 112Multicontour adjustments see
Drive-dynamic multicontour seats*
Multifunction display 282
Multifunction display messages
ABC 639
ABS 641
Batteries, vehicle 655
Blind Spot Assist* 633
Brake fluid 643
Brake pads 645
Coolant 657
Coolant level 656
Cruise control 624
DISTRONIC Plus* 625
Doors 659
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) 644
Electronic parking brake 646
Engine oil 555, 670
ESP
®
641, 652
Fog lamps 666
Front passenger front air bag 628
Fuel cap 660
Gear selector lever 627, 632, 636,
638, 680
Headlamps 664Hood 660
Key, SmartKey 662
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 661
Lamps, exterior 664
License plate lamps 666
Light sensor 664
Night View Assist* 669
Park Assist* 632, 634
PRE-SAFE
®
635, 642
Reserve fuel 660
Restraint systems 673
Seat backrest 680
Side marker lamps 667
SRS 673
Tail lamps 668
Tele Aid 675
Trunk 680
Windshield washer fluid 680
Multifunction steering wheel 283

757 Index
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 597
Panic alarm
Audible alarm and flashing
exterior lamps 64
Panic button 64
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 511
Park Assist* 467
Cleaning system sensors 601
Messages in display 632, 634
System sensors 601
Warning indicators 31, 470
Parking 412, 542
Parking and standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 689
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 384
Parktronic* 463
Cleaning system sensors 600
Malfunctioning 467
System sensors 600
Warning indicators 31, 465
Parts service 720PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 547
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
PCMCIA card
Ejecting (COMAND) 118
Loading (COMAND) 117
Pedals 539
Plastic parts, cleaning 604
POIs 225
Poly-V-belt drive 724
Layout 724
Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated
tires 576
Power assistance 539
Power closing assist for doors and
trunk lid 363
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors 382
Power seats
Folding back front seat
backrests 371
Folding forward front seat
backrests 371Power tilt/sliding sunroof 506
Opening/closing 506
Synchronizing 508
Power washer 596
Power windows 402
Cleaning 603
Opening/closing 402
Rear side windows,
Blocking operation 63
Practical hints 622, 681
Premium unleaded gasoline 551, 735,
737
PRE-SAFE
®
56
Message in display 635
Messages in display 642
PRE-SAFE
® Brake*
Intermittent signal tone 77
Preventive occupant safety see PRE-SAFE
®
Problems
While driving 411
With vehicle 21
Product information 13
Production options weight 587
Program mode see Automatic
transmission, Automatic shift program