2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class oil type

432 Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionIf you are driving in the manual program
modeM, upshift indicator2 in the multi-
function display advises you to upshift be-
fore the engine reaches the overspeed
range. Thus you can drive at the maximum
engine speed for each gear without over-
revving the engine.
1Gear indicator
2Upshift indicator “up”
3Engine oil temperature
4Vehicle supply voltage
Shift to the next higher gear.
The fuel supply will otherwise be inter-
rupted to prevent the engine from over-
revving.Downshifting

Briefly pull left shift paddle1
(page 429).
The transmission shifts to the next
lower gear.Kickdown
Using the kickdown when driving in the
manual program modeM is not possible.
Deactivating manual shift program

Press the program mode selector
switch (
page 430) repeatedly until
“C”or“S” appears in the multifunction
display.
or

Restart the engine.
The transmission will go to the
automatic program mode (C orS).
The manual program modeM is not
stored.
Warning!
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On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced
vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not
prevent this type of loss of control.i
When you brake or stop, the transmission
shifts down to a gear from which you can easily
accelerate or drive off.


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.

756 IndexN
Navigation system
Menu overview (COMAND) 189
Navigation system (COMAND) 183
Basic settings 193
Destination entry 198
Destination memory 247
Detour function (COMAND) 242
Driving maneuver 233
Hiding/showing the
menu system 191
Last destinations 254
Map display 190
Operation 190
POI entry 225
Real-time traffic 244
Route guidance 233
Navigation system (Instrument cluster
control system) 287
Driving maneuver 288
Navigation system (Voice Control) 315
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 417, 421
New vehicle break-in 538Night View Assist* 481
Cleaning the windshield in front
of the camera 602
Dirty or fogged-up windshield 483
Image on multifunction display 482
Malfunction 484
Messages in display 669
Removing condensation 483
Switching on or off 482
Normal occupant weight 587
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 723
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Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 587
Occupant safety 40
Air bags 42
Children and air bags 57
Children in the vehicle 57
Fastening the seat belt 388
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 51
Infant and child restraint systems 58
LATCH-type child seat anchors 61
Seat belts 44, 388OCS 48
Self-test 52
Odometer 286
Oil
Filler neck 558
Oil level see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 428
Operating safety 20
Voice Control 303
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 599
Outside temperature indicator 31, 436
Overdue maintenance service 593
Overhead control panel 37