2010 MERCEDES-BENZ CL550 Emergency lights

1, 2, 3 ...
4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS

4MATIC
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
911 emergency call ..........................137A
ABC (Active Body Control) ................319
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 419
ABS (Antilock Brake System)

.............57
Indicator lamp ................................ 451
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 429, 430
Accessory weight .............................. 393
Accidents ........................................... 288
Air bags ........................................... 37
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) ............. 354
Emergency calls (Telephone) ......... 137
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
see Headlamps
Active Body Control
see ABC
Adaptive Brake .................................... 59
Adaptive Brake Lights ......................... 59
Adaptive Damping System see ADS
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 493
Gasoline ......................................... 494
Address book ..................................... 146
Address change ................................... 21
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 317
Advanced Parking Guidance ............327
Canceling ....................................... 332
Detecting a parking space .............329
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 423
Parking .......................................... 330
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 377
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 426Air bags
................................................ 37
Emergency call upon deployment ..354
Front, driver and passenger ............. 40
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 41, 459
Knee bag ..........................................

40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 417
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 41
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact ...................................... 40
Window curtain ................................ 41
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 493
Air distribution .................................. 342
AIRMATIC
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ...317
Introduction ................................... 317
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 437
Vehicle level control ...................... 318
Air pressure
see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 393
Air recirculation mode ......................343
Air volume .......................................... 342
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool
kit) .............................................. 412, 468
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ..................321
Alternator Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 425, 444
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
AMG menu ......................................... 208
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ..................495
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 65
Anti-theft alarm system ................... 65
Immobilizer ...................................... 65
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning 4
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Driving

Abroad ........................................... 401
Hydroplaning ................................. 400
Instructions ........................... 285, 397
In winter ........................................ 396
Problems ....................................... 288
Safety systems
................................ 56
Systems ......................................... 301
Through standing water .................400
With DISTRONIC PLUS ................... 313
Driving and parking
Safety notes .................................. 285
Driving off .................................. 287, 400
Driving safety systems ....................... 56
ABS .................................................. 57
Adaptive Brake ................................ 59
Adaptive Brake Lights ...................... 59
BAS .................................................. 57
BAS PLUS ........................................ 57
EBP .................................................. 59
ESC .................................................. 59
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 60
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 62
Driving systems
Active Body Control (ABC) ............. 319
Advanced Parking Guidance ..........327
AIRMATIC ...................................... 317
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 321
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 335
Cruise control ................................ 302
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 304
Hill-start assist system .................. 315
HOLD function ............................... 316
Night View Assist ........................... 333
Park Assist ..................................... 324
Parktronic system ..........................321
Rear view camera .......................... 332
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ...................................... 295
DVD, audio ......................................... 162
DVD, video ......................................... 174 E
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) ...................................... 59
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications
................................... 22
Power outlets ................................. 353
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic parking brake ..................288
Electronic Stability Control see ESC
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4-ETS
Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 412
Flat tire .......................................... 465
Hazard warning flasher ..................278
Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 356
Towing the vehicle .........................473
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 354
Telephone ...................................... 137
Emergency engine shutdown ...........478
Emergency operations
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 359
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 359
Trunk lid, emergency release .........260
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control ............................... 401
Information label ............................ 481
System warranties ........................... 20
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............366
Cleaning ......................................... 405
Compartment ................................ 368
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 457
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 442
Number .......................................... 481
Starting .......................................... 285
Turning off ..................................... 290
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine coolant
see Coolant 8
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BAS PLUS uses radar signals that are not
reflected well by narrow objects and
absorptive materials. For this reason BAS
PLUS will not react to persons, animals, and
approaching traffic or cross-traffic.
BAS PLUS may not detect narrow vehicles
driving in front of you, such as motorcycles
and vehicles driving offset from your vehicle
center.
After a hard collision or damage to the front
of the vehicle from an accident, have the
adjustment and operation of the radar
sensors checked
by an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
If BAS PLUS is not available due to a radar
sensor malfunction, the braking system will
continue to function normally with full brake
boost and full standard BAS function. Adaptive Brake
Adaptive Brake provides a high level of
braking safety as well as increased braking
comfort. Adaptive Brake takes driver and
vehicle characteristics into consideration,
thus achieving an optimal braking effect.
In addiditon, Adaptive Brake provides the
HOLD function

(Y page 316) and the hill-start
assist system ( Y page 315).
For more information on the brake system,
see ( Y page 398). Adaptive Brake Lights
i This function is only available for the
CL 600 (USA only).
The brake lamps flash in quick intervals
R while you are braking hard at a speed of
more than 30 mph (50 km/h)
R when you are braking with the aid of BAS
R when you are braking with the aid of BAS
PLUS.
This helps to alert drivers behind you. If you bring the car to a complete stop by hard
braking at a speed of more than 40 mph
(70
km/h),

the hazard warning flasher comes
on automatically as soon as the vehicle is at
a standstill. While the vehicle is stationary,
the brake lamps are continuously lit up. Once
you drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h)
afterward, the hazard warning flasher goes
out. EBP
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 56.
The Electronic Brake Proportioning (EBP)
enhances braking effectiveness by allowing
the rear

brakes to supply a greater proportion
of the braking effort in straight-line braking
without a loss of vehicle stability. G
Warning!
If the EBP malfunctions, the brake system will
still function with full brake boost. However,
the rear wheels could lock up during
emergency braking situations, for example.
You could lose control of the vehicle and
cause an accident.
Adapt your driving style to the changed
driving characteristics. ESC
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 56.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is
operational as

soon as the engine is running.
It monitors the vehicle’s traction (force of
adhesive friction between the tires and the
road surface) and handling.
The ESC recognizes that the vehicle deviates
from the direction of travel as intended by the
driver. By applying brakes to individual
wheels and by limiting the engine output, the
ESC works to stabilize the vehicle. The ESC is
especially useful while driving off and on wet
or slippery road surfaces. The ESC also
stabilizes the vehicle during braking and
steering maneuvers. Driving safety systems
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Safety and security
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