Selecting program mode C means:
R
The vehicle starts out more gentle, both
forward and reverse, except when driving
off with full throttle.
R Traction and driving stability are improved
on icy roads.
R Upshifts occur earlier even when you give
more gas. The engine then operates at
lower revolutions and the wheels are less
likely to spin.
Selecting program mode S means that
upshifts occur later. One-touch gearshifting
With the automatic transmission in drive
position D and driving in automatic program
mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gear
range using the steering wheel gearshift
control.
AMG vehicles: For information on using the
steering wheel gearshift control in manual
program mode M, see “Manual shift program”
(Y page 298). Steering wheel gearshift control (example
illustration)
i
You cannot shift with the steering wheel
gearshift control when the automatic
transmission is in park position P, neutral
position N, or reverse gear R. Limiting gear range G
Warning!
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.
X Briefly pull left gearshift control :.
The automatic transmission will shift into
the next lower gear as permitted by the
shift program. This action simultaneously
limits the gear range of the automatic
transmission.
i To avoid overrevving the engine when
downshifting, the automatic transmission
will not shift into a lower gear if the engine’s
maximum speed would be exceeded.
Extending gear range X
Briefly pull right gearshift control ;.
The automatic transmission will shift into
the next higher gear as permitted by the
shift program. This action simultaneously
extends the gear range of the automatic
transmission.
i If you press on the accelerator pedal
when the engine has reached the
revolution limit of the current gear range,
the automatic transmission will upshift
beyond any gear range limit selected.
Canceling gear range limit X
Pull and hold right gearshift control ; until
the gear range indicator disappears from
the multifunction display.
The automatic transmission will shift from
the current gear range directly into drive
position D. Automatic transmission
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Vehicle equipment
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual. The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The more cautiously you treat your vehicle
during the
break-in period, the more satisfied
you will be with its performance later on.
R Drive your vehicle during the first
1 000 miles (1 500 km) at varying but
moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
R During this period, avoid heavy loads (full
throttle driving) and excessive engine
speeds (no more than 2
/ 3 of maximum rpm
in each gear).
R Select C as the preferred shift program
(Y page 296) for the first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km).
R Avoid accelerating by kickdown.
R Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by
shifting to a lower gear using the gear
selector lever.
R Select gear ranges 3, 2 or 1 (Y page 295)
only when driving at moderate speeds (for
hill driving).
After 1 000 miles (1 500 km) you may
gradually increase vehicle and engine speeds
to the permissible maximum.
! Additional instructions for AMG vehicles:
R During the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km),
do not exceed a speed of 85 mph
(140 km/h).
R During this period, avoid engine speeds
above 4 500 rpm in each gear.
R Shift gears in a timely manner. All of the above instructions, as may apply to
your
vehicle
type, also apply when driving the
first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) after the engine
or the rear differential has been replaced.
i Always obey applicable speed limits. At the gas station
Refueling
G
Warning!
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flames or smoking
materials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing
contact. Extinguish all smoking materials.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging your
health. G
Warning!
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause a
gas discharge. This could cause the gas to
spray back
out when removing the fuel pump
nozzle, which could cause personal injury.
! Never refuel vehicles with gasoline engine
with diesel fuel. Even small amounts of
diesel fuel will damage the fuel system and
engine. Damage resulting from the use of
non-approved fuels or fuel additives or
resulting from mixing gasoline with diesel
fuel is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
! If you have accidentally filled the tank
with incorrect or non-approved fuel, do not
switch on the ignition. Otherwise the
incorrect or non-approved fuel will get into
the fuel lines. The fuel system must be
drained completely. Contact an authorized 366
At the gas station
Operation
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Vehicle specification CL 550 4MATIC
(216.386)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center
for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment. Engine CL 550 4MATIC
Engine, type
273
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection No. of cylinders
8
Bore
3.86 in (98.00 mm)
Stroke
3.56 in (90.50 mm)
Total piston
displacement
333.3 cu in
(5 461 cm 3
) Compression
ratio
10.7:1
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349
36 382 hp/6
000 rpm
(285 kW/6 000 rpm) Maximum torque
acc.
to
SAE J 1349 391 lb-ft/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm
(530 Nm/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm) Maximum engine
speed
6 500 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2 404 mm
Electrical system CL 550 4MATIC
Alternator
14 V/180 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.7 kW
Battery
12 V/95 Ah Electrical system CL 550 4MATIC
Spark plugs, type
NGK PLKR 7A
Bosch Y 7 MPP33
Spark plugs,
electrode gap
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
Spark plugs,
tightening torque
15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm) Main dimensions CL 550 4MATIC
Overall vehicle
length
199.7 in (5
071 mm) Overall vehicle
width
37 84.2 in (2
139 mm) Overall vehicle
height
55.8 in (1
418 mm) Wheelbase
116.3 in (2
955 mm) Track, front
63.0 in (1
601 mm) Track, rear
63.3 in (1
607 mm) Turning circle
38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Weights CL 550 4MATIC
Trunk load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification CL 600
(216.376)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center
for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
36 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
37 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out. Vehicle specification CL 600 (216.376)
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Engine CL 600
Engine, type
275
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection No. of cylinders
12
Bore
3.23 in (82.00 mm)
Stroke
3.43 in (87.00 mm)
Total piston
displacement
336.4 cu in
(5 513 cm 3
) Compression
ratio
9.0:1
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349
38 510 hp/5
000 rpm
(380 kW/5 000 rpm) Maximum torque
acc.
to
SAE J 1349 612 lb-ft/
1 800 - 3 500 rpm
(830 Nm/
1 800 - 3 500 rpm) Maximum engine
speed
5 950 rpm
Firing order
1-12-5-8-3-10-
6-7-2-11-4-9 Poly-V-belt
2 370 mm
Electrical system CL 600
Alternator
14 V/220 A
Starter motor
12 V/2.0 kW
Battery
12 V/95 Ah
Spark plugs, type
NGK IFR 6Q-G
Spark plugs,
electrode gap
0.028 in (0.7 mm)
Spark plugs,
tightening torque
15 - 22 lb-ft
(20 - 30 Nm) Main dimensions CL 600
Overall vehicle
length
199.7 in (5
071 mm) Overall vehicle
width
39 84.2 in (2
139 mm) Overall vehicle
height
55.9 in (1
419 mm) Wheelbase
116.3 in (2
955 mm) Track, front
63.0 in (1
601 mm) Track, rear
63.3 in (1
607 mm) Turning circle
38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Weights CL 600
Trunk load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification CL 63 AMG
(216.377)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center
for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment. Engine CL 63 AMG
Engine, type
156
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection No. of cylinders
8
Bore
4.02 in (102.20 mm)
Stroke
3.72 in (94.60 mm)
Total piston
displacement
378.8 cu in
(6 208 cm 3
) 38
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
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Engine CL 63 AMG
Compression
ratio
11.3:1
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349
40 518 hp/6
800 rpm
(386 kW/6 800 rpm) Maximum torque
acc. to
SAE J 1349 465 lb-ft/5
200 rpm
(630 Nm/5 200
rpm) Maximum engine
speed
7 200 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2 360 mm
Electrical system CL 63 AMG
Alternator
14 V/220 A
Starter motor
12 V/2.1 kW
Battery
12 V/95 Ah
Spark plugs, type
NGK ILZKAR 7A10
Spark plugs,
electrode gap
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Spark plugs,
tightening torque
18 - 22 lb-ft
(25 - 30 Nm) Main dimensions CL 63 AMG
Overall vehicle
length
200.4 in (5
090 mm) Overall vehicle
width
41 84.2 in (2
139 mm) Overall vehicle
height
56.1 in (1
426 mm) 42 56.2 in (1
428 mm) 43 Wheelbase
116.3 in (2
955 mm) Main dimensions CL 63 AMG
Track, front
63.0 in (1
601 mm) Track, rear
63.3 in (1
607 mm) Turning circle
38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Weights CL 63 AMG
Trunk load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification CL 65 AMG
(216.379)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center
for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment. Engine CL 65 AMG
Engine, type
275
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection No. of cylinders
12
Bore
3.25 in (82.60 mm)
Stroke
3.66 in (93.00 mm)
Total piston
displacement
364.9 cu in
(5 980 cm 3
) Compression
ratio
9.0:1
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349
44 603 hp/
4 800 - 5 100 rpm
(450 kW/
4 800 - 5 100 rpm) 40
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
41 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
42 Vehicles with 19 in rims.
43 Vehicles with 20 in rims.
44 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating. Vehicle specification CL 65 AMG (216.379)
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