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Paintwork, cleaning ..........................404
Paintwork code ................................. 481
Panic alarm .......................................... 55
Parcel nets ......................................... 348
Park Assist ......................................... 324
Cleaning system sensors ...............406
Collision warning ........................... 327
Messages in the multifunction
display
........................................... 422
Range ............................................ 325
Switching on/off ........................... 327
System sensors ............................. 406
Warning indicators ......................... 326
Parking ............................................... 288
Advanced Parking Guidance ..........327
Park Assist ..................................... 324
Parktronic system ..........................321
Parking Guidance, Advanced ........... 327
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors .............. 272
Transmission position .................... 294
Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors ...............406
Malfunction .................................... 324
Minimum distance ......................... 322
Sensor range ................................. 322
Switching on/off ........................... 323
System sensors ............................. 322
Warning indicators ......................... 323
Parts service ...................................... 480
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 397
Phone see Telephone
Phone book ........................................ 146
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 409
Power assistance .............................. 398
Power closing assist for doors and
trunk lid .............................................. 261
Power outlets .................................... 353
Power seats see Seats Power tilt/sliding sunroof

Operation ....................................... 345
Synchronizing
................................ 347
Power washer .................................... 404
Power windows ................................. 282
Cleaning ......................................... 408
Operation ....................................... 282
Rear side window, override switch ... 55
Synchronizing ................................ 283
Practical hints ................................... 412
PRE-SAFE ®
............................................ 49
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 416
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ................................. 62
Activating/deactivating ................. 213
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 416
Problems
While driving .................................. 288
With vehicle ..................................... 23
With wipers .................................... 281
Product information ............................20
Production options weight ...............394
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program ................296
Manual shift program ..................... 298
Proximity key
see Key, SmartKey
PSI (air pressure unit) ....................... 394 R
RACETIMER ........................................ 209
Radar sensors
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 424
Switching on or off

......................... 216
Radio .................................................. 152
HD Radio™ .................................... 154
Satellite radio ................................ 157
Selecting stations .......................... 207
Radio transmitters ............................401
Rain sensor see Intermittent wiping
Rear axle oil ....................................... 491
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps 14
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Vehicle specification

CL 550 4MATIC ............................. 483
CL 600 ........................................... 483
CL 63 AMG .................................... 484
CL 65 AMG .................................... 485
Vehicle status message memory .... 214
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 412
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care

Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification
Video .................................................. 174
Video Aux ........................................... 172
Voice Control System
Address book ................................. 229
CD/DVD changer/MP3 .................234
Command list ................................ 237
External devices ............................. 236
Individualization ............................. 250
Introduction ................................... 217
Navigation ..................................... 219
Radio ............................................. 231
Settings ........................................... 80
Telephone ...................................... 225
Troubleshooting ............................. 247 W
Warning sounds Advanced Parking Guidance ..........330
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 307
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt

.....48
Electronic parking brake ................ 431
Park Assist ..................................... 326
Parktronic system ..........................324
Seat belt telltale ............................ 454
Warranty coverage ............................ 480
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................................ 496
Washer fluid
Mixing ratio .................................... 496
Refilling .......................................... 372
Washing the vehicle .......................... 403
Wear pattern (tires) ..........................388
Weights (vehicle) see Vehicle specification Wheel

Changing ....................................... 465
Removing ....................................... 467
Spare ............................................. 465
Tightening torque ........................... 469
Wheels, sizes

..................................... 486
Wheels, Tires and .............................. 373
Window curtain air bags ..................... 41
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning ............................408
Windshield Cleaning wiper blades .................... 408
Defogging ...................................... 343
Infrared reflecting ..........................364
Washer fluid ................................... 496
Wipers ........................................... 280
Windshield wipers
Replacing wiper blades .................. 464
Winter driving
Instructions .................................... 396
Snow chains .................................. 396
Tires ............................................... 395
Winter tires ................................ 395, 486
Wood trims, cleaning ........................ 410 Z
ZAGAT ®
Rating Service .....................115 Index
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Exterior view
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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. Function Page
:
Trunk:
Locking and unlocking 252
Opening and closing 257,
258 Valet locking 261
;
Rear lamps 463
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Rear window defroster 344
?
Fuel filler flap 366
A
Doors:
Locking and unlocking 252,
460 B
Exterior rear view mirrors 271
Parking position 272
Power folding 273
C
Towing eyes
474 Function Page
D
Tires and wheels 373
Rims and tires 486
E
Hood 368
F
Headlamp cleaning system 278
G
Front lamps 463
H
Wipers 280
Wiper blades, replacing 464
Wiper blades, cleaning 408
I
Windshield:
Wiping with washer fluid 280
Cleaning 408
J
Roof:
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 34526
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Cockpit
Function Page
:
Combination switch:
Turn signals 277
Wipers 280
High beam 278
;
Cruise control lever:
Cruise control 302
DISTRONIC PLUS 304
=
Horn
?
Multifunction steering
wheel
202
A
Instrument cluster 29,
300 B
Steering wheel gearshift
control
297
C
Gear selector lever 291
D
Control panel with:
Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp
41
Vehicle level control switch 318,
319 Function Page
Suspension tuning switch 317,
320 Parktronic/Park Assist
deactivation switch 321,
324 Swiveling COMAND display 70
COMAND display
illumination
70
Instrument cluster display
illumination
300
E
COMAND display 69
F
Overhead control panel 34
G
Climate control 338
Center console 33
H
Glove box lock 348
I
CD/DVD changer 165
SD card slot 166
J
Control systems controls 31
K
Starter switch 262
KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button
262Cockpit
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Vehicle equipment ............................
252
Locking and unlocking .....................252
Starter switch positions ................... 262
Seats .................................................. 264
Multifunction steering wheel ..........270
Mirrors ............................................... 271
Memory function .............................. 273
Lighting .............................................. 274
Wipers ................................................ 280
Power windows ................................. 282
Driving and parking .......................... 285
Automatic transmission ................... 291
Transfer case .................................... 299
Instrument cluster ............................300
Driving systems ................................ 301
Climate control system ....................338
Rear window defroster ..................... 344
Power tilt/sliding sunroof ...............345
Loading and storing ..........................347
Useful features ................................. 350 251Controls in detail
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Warning!
Only drive with the doors closed. Otherwise,
one or more of the doors could open while the
vehicle is in motion, putting you and/or
others at risk. G
Warning!
Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine
is running and while driving. Among other
dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases
may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
X Power closing assist for doors: Press the
doors gently past the initial engage position
into the lock.
X Power closing assist for trunk lid: Press
the trunk lid gently into its lock. Starter switch positions
SmartKey
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 51. Starter switch
g
For removing SmartKey
1 Power supply for some electrical
consumers, e.g. wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
3 Starting position
When you switch on the ignition, all lamps in
the instrument cluster come on. The high-
beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn
signal indicator lamps will only come on if activated. If a lamp in the instrument cluster
fails to come on when the ignition is switched
on, have it checked and replaced if necessary.
If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on
after starting the engine or comes on while
driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster”
(Y page 450).
X
Always remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch when the engine is not in
operation.
This will help to prevent accelerated vehicle
battery discharge or a completely
discharged vehicle battery.
If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be
sufficiently charged.
X Check the vehicle battery and charge it if
necessary ( Y page 471).
or
X Get a jump start (Y page 471).
i If the SmartKey does not belong to the
vehicle, the SmartKey can be turned in the
starter switch. However, the ignition does
not switch on and the engine does not start. KEYLESS-GO
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 51.
Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO
feature are supplied with a SmartKey with
integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a
removable KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button must be
inserted in the starter switch and the
SmartKey present in the vehicle.
Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
without depressing the brake pedal
corresponds to the various starter switch
positions (Y page 262).
Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
with the brake pedal firmly depressed will
start the engine (Y page 285).
The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button can be
pulled out of the starter switch easily. You can 262
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then insert the SmartKey into the starter
switch.
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The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button does
not need to be removed from the starter
switch when you leave the vehicle.
However, always take the SmartKey with
you when you leave the vehicle. As long as
the SmartKey is in the vehicle, the vehicle’s
electrical systems can be switched on or
the engine can be started using the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. :
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
; Starter switch
X Insert the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
into the starter switch (if not inserted
already).
i Allow for 2 seconds until the system has
detected the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button.
X Make sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.
X Do not depress the brake pedal. KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
=
USA only
? Canada only
Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics
have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed).
Position 1
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
once.
This supplies power for some electrical
consumers, e.g. wipers.
i When you now open the driver’s door, the
power supply is switched off.
Ignition (or position 2) X
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
twice.
This supplies power for all electrical
consumers.
When you switch on the ignition, all lamps
in the instrument cluster come on. The
high-beam headlamp indicator lamp and
turn signal indicator lamps will only come
on if activated. If a lamp in the instrument
cluster fails to come on when the ignition
is switched on, have it checked and
replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the
instrument cluster remains on after
starting the engine or comes on while
driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument
cluster” ( Y page 450). Starter switch positions
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High beam
X
Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
L (Y page 275).
X Switching on: Push the combination
switch in direction of arrow :.
The high-beam headlamp indicator lamp
K in the instrument cluster comes on.
X Switching off: Pull the combination switch
in direction of arrow = to its original
position.
i Also note the information on high-beam
headlamps with activated automatic
headlamp mode ( Y page 275) or the
daytime running lamp mode ( Y page 276).
High-beam flasher X
Switching on: Pull the combination switch
briefly in direction of arrow =.Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher can be switched
on at all times, even with the SmartKey
removed from the starter switch.
The hazard warning flasher comes on
automatically when an air bag deploys.
CL 600 and CL 65 AMG (USA only):
The hazard warning flasher comes on
automatically when you brake the vehicle
strongly at a speed of more than 50 mph
(70 km/h) and bring it to a complete stop. X
Switching on: Press hazard warning
flasher switch :.
All turn signal lamps are flashing.
i With the hazard warning flasher activated
and the combination switch set for either
left or right turn, only the respective left or
right turn signals will operate when the
ignition is switched on.
X Switching off: Press hazard warning
flasher switch : again.
i If the hazard warning flasher was
activated automatically, press hazard
warning flasher switch : to switch it off.
CL 600 and CL 65 AMG (USA only):
When the hazard warning flasher was
activated by a hard stop automatically, it
will be switched off automatically at a
vehicle speed of above 6 mph (10 km/h). Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps will be cleaned with a high-
pressure water jet automatically when the
engine is running and you have
R switched on the headlamps
and
R the windshield wipers have wiped the
windshield with washer fluid five times
The counter resets when you switch off the
ignition.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp
cleaning system” ( Y page 372). Corner-illuminating lamps
The corner-illuminating lamps improve
illumination of the area in the direction into
which you are turning.
The corner-illuminating lamps will only
operate in low ambient lighting conditions. 278
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