2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class turn signal

690 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsNotes 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:


Bi-Xenon lamps


Front turn signal lamps


Front fog lamps


Additional turn signal lamps in the exte-
rior rear view mirrors


Parking and standing lamps


Front side marker lamps


High mounted brake lamp


Brake, tail and rear standing lamps


Rear side marker lamps


Rear fog lamp


Rear turn signal lamps


Rear side marker lamps


License plate lamps
Warning!
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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.
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Have the headlamp adjustment checked
regularly.

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!
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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.

712 Practical hintsTowing the vehicleTowing with all wheels on the ground

Switch on the ignition.

Shift the automatic transmission to
neutral positionN.

If engaged, manually release the
electronic parking brake.
Warning!
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If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow
with a tow bar if:

the engine will not run


there is a malfunction in the brake
system


there is a malfunction in the power sup-
ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system
This is necessary to adequately control the
towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make certain the SmartKey is in
starter switch position2.
Warning!
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With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve-
hicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
!
Keep in mind that it is important to have the
ignition switched on. As soon as the SmartKey is
removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* is removed from the vehicle,
the automatic transmission will shift to park
positionP.
!
The vehicle may be towed only for distances
up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to ex-
ceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
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To signal turns while being towed with the
hazard warning flasher in use, the ignition must
be switched on. You can then activate the com-
bination 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 warn-
ing flasher will operate again.

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

745 Index
Message in display 655
Reconnecting 706
Removing 705
Bead 586
Beverage holder see Cup holder
Blind Spot Assist* 485
Messages in display 633
Bluetooth
®
Settings (COMAND) 176
Brake assist system (BAS Plus) 68
Brake assist system (BAS) 67
Brake fluid 552, 735, 736
Brake lamp bulbs 689
Brake lamp, high mounted 689
Brake pads
Message in display 645
Brake warning lamp 31
Brakes 540
High-performance brake system
(CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG) 541
Warning lamp 31, 609
Break-in period 538Bulbs, replacing 688
Additional turn signals 689
Brake lamps 689
Fog lamps 689
Front lamps 689
High beam 689
High mounted brake lamp 689
License plate lamps 689
Low beam 689
Parking and standing lamps 689
Rear fog lamp 689
Turn signal lamps 689C
California retail buyers and lessees,
important notice for 15
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 733
Carpets, Cleaning and care of 605
Catalytic converter 548
CD
Ejecting (COMAND) 118
Loading (COMAND) 116
Menu overview (COMAND) 119
Playback options (COMAND) 124
Selecting a medium (COMAND) 122
Selecting a track (COMAND) 122
CD (COMAND) 112
Central locking
Automatic 363
Locking/unlocking from inside 364
Central locking/unlocking switches 364
Certification label 722
Change of address or ownership 16
Children in the vehicle 57
Air bags 57
Blocking of rear side window
operation 63

746 Index
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off 51, 620
Infant and child restraint systems 58
LATCH-type child seat anchors 61
Tether attachment points 61
Chrome-plated exhaust tip*,
Cleaning 606
Cigarette lighter 517
CL 63 AMG
Manual shift program mode 430
CL 65 AMG
Manual shift program mode 430
Cockpit 28
COMAND
Adjusting volume 94
Audio AUX 125
Components 83
Controller 86
Display 84
Display illumination 85
Function buttons 84
Main menus 94
Menu overview 88
Navigation system 183
Operating 88Operating safety 82
Operating seats 276
Phone book* 154
Radio, FM/AM 98
Selecting sound settings 95
SMS messages 178
Surround sound 96
Switching off/on
the audio source 97
Switching on or off 83
Swiveling display 85
System settings 255
Telephone keypad* 86
Telephone* menu 137
Vehicle menu 260
Video AUX 126
Voice Control settings 257
Combination switch 395
Corner-illuminating lamps 395
High beam flasher 395
Turn signals 410
Windshield wipers 400
Command list (Voice Control) 335
Address book commands 340
Audio commands 342
General commands 335Navigation commands 338
Telephone* commands 336
Control system instrument cluster 282
Multifunction display 282
Multifunction steering wheel 283
Control system instrument cluster menus
AMG 291
Assistance* 298
Audio 289
Navi 287
Service 299
Settings 301
Telephone* 294
Trip 286
Vehicle status message memory 300
Coolant 559
Adding 559
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 738
Checking level 559
Messages in display 656
Temperature 549
Temperature gauge 31, 435
Coolant level
Checking 559

753 Index
Lock button 356
Locking and unlocking 356
Loss of 361
Messages in display 661
Opening button for trunk 356
Panic button 64
Remote control 356
Restoring to factory setting 361
Selective setting 360
Starting the engine 407
Switching on ignition with 367
Turning off engine 415
Unlock button 356
Kickdown 424
Kilopascal 586
Knee bag 46L
Labels 722
Certification 722
Emission control information 723
Tire and Loading Information 565
Vacuum line routing diagram 723
Lamp bulbs, exterior 688
Lamps, exterior
Front 689
Light sensor 664
Rear 689
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 31, 65, 608
Air bag Off 46
Battery check lamp (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 360
Battery check lamp (SmartKey) 355
Brake warning lamp 31
Brakes 609
Combination low tire pressure
malfunction telltale 31, 618
Distance warning lamp* 31, 614
DISTRONIC Plus* 31, 446, 614
Electronic parking brake 31, 610
Engine diagnostics 31, 612Engine malfunction 31, 612
ESP
®
31, 609, 614
Front passenger
front air bag off 51, 620
High beam headlamp 31
Maintenance service indicator 592
Park Assist* 31
Parktronic* 31
Seat belt telltale 31, 615
SRS 31, 617
TPMS malfunction telltale 31, 618
Turn signals 31
Language (COMAND) 258
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
Lever
For automatic transmission
(gear selector lever) 417
For cruise control 438, 449
For DISTRONIC Plus* 449
License plate lamps
Messages in display 666
Replacing bulbs 689
Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 604
Light sensor
Message in display 664

763 Index
Wear pattern 589
Winter 590
Tools 681
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 61
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 681,
713
Towing the vehicle 710
Tow-start 707, 710
Traction 544, 584, 588
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 547
Tread 588
Tread depth, Tires 563
Tread depth, Winter tires 590
Treadwear indicators 588
Trip odometer 286
Resetting 287
Troubleshooting
Voice Control 347
Trunk
Closing 684
Emergency release 504
Lighting 399
Message in display 680Opening-height restriction
(COMAND) 268
Power closing assist for trunk lid 363
Unlocking in an emergency 684
Valet locking 505
Tumbler holder see Cup holder
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 599
Replacing bulbs 689
Turn signals 410
Additional in mirrors 689
Front bulbs 689
Indicator lamp 31
Rear bulbs 689U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 588
Uphill driving
Cruise control 439
Upholstery
Cleaning 606
Useful features 516