2010 MERCEDES-BENZ CL550 spare wheel

Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 371
Additives ........................................ 493
Checking level ............................... 369
Consumption ................................. 369
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 444
Oil dipstick .....................................
369
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 492
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ......59
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 60
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................... 429, 430, 435
Warning lamp ................................. 456
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 48
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 60
Express operation Power windows .............................. 282
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................345
Exterior lamp switch ......................... 275
Exterior rear view mirrors ................271
Fold-in function .............................. 273
Parking position ............................. 272
Power folding ................................. 273
Exterior view of vehicle ......................26 F
Fastening the seat belts .....................47
First aid kit .........................................
412
Flat tire

............................................... 465
Lowering the vehicle ......................469
Mounting the spare wheel ............. 466
Preparing the vehicle .....................465
Spare wheel ........................... 465, 490
Floormats ........................................... 363
Fluids
ABC fluid ................................ 371, 491
Automatic transmission fluid ......... 491
Brake fluid ..................................... 491
Capacities ...................................... 490
Engine coolant ............................... 491
Engine oil ....................................... 490Power steering fluid .......................
491
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 492
Fog lamps ........................................... 277
Messages in the multifunction
display

................................... 446, 448
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ...................................... 273
Four-wheel drive see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front passenger front air bag ............ 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 417
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ............................. 41, 459
Fuel ..................................................... 366
Additives ........................................ 494
Capacity, fuel tank ......................... 491
Drive sensibly–safe fuel .................397
Fuel consumption statistics ...........204
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 367
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp .....457
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........493
Refueling ........................................ 366
Requirements ................................ 494
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 367
Fuel gauge ......................................... 301
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ........490
Fuel tank Capacity ........................................ 491
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 367
Refueling ........................................ 366
Fuses .................................................. 476 G
Garage door opener .......................... 360
Gasoline see Fuel


GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...394
Gear range ......................................... 295
Indicator ........................................ 295
Limiting .......................................... 297
Shifting into optimal ......................298
Gear selector lever ............................291
Cleaning ......................................... 409 Index
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Lighting
.............................................. 274
Daytime running lamp mode ..........276
Exterior
.......................................... 275
Interior ........................................... 279
Limp-home mode .............................. 299
Load index (tires) ......................389, 394
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 253
Manually ........................................ 461
SmartKey ....................................... 252
Loss of
Key ................................................ 256
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 480
Low-beam headlamps ....................... 275
Exterior lamp switch ...................... 275
Switching on .................................. 275
Lubricants .......................................... 490M
Maintenance ........................................ 21
Maintenance Call, automatic (Tele
Aid) ..................................................... 359
Maintenance System Service indicator display

................402
Service indicator message ............. 402
Service term exceeded ..................402
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) .............................. 275
Manual shift program .......................298
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight .....394
Maximum load rating (tires) .............394
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 394
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 183
Memory function ............................... 273
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel Mirrors
............................................... 271
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors .... 272
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position .......................................... 272
Exterior rear view mirrors

..............271
Interior rear view mirror ................. 271
Memory function ........................... 273
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors ........................................... 273
Vanity mirror .................................. 351
MON (Motor Octane Number) ..........494
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 .................................................... 162
Multifunction display ........................ 203
Symbol messages .......................... 428
Text messages ............................... 416
Vehicle status messages ............... 414
Multifunction display messages
ABC (Active Body Control) ............. 419
ABS ....................................... 429, 430
Active headlamps .......................... 446
Advanced Parking Guidance ..........423
Advanced TPMS ............................. 426
Air bags ......................................... 417
AIRMATIC ...................................... 437
Alternator .............................. 425, 444
Automatic
transmission .......................... 424, 425
Backrests ....................................... 439
Battery ................................... 425, 444
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 423
Brake fluid ..................................... 434
Brake pads ..................................... 428
Coolant .......................................... 442
Corner-illuminating lamps .............. 449
Cruise control ................................ 420
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 421
Doors ............................................. 439
EBP ................................................ 430
Engine oil ....................................... 444
ESC ............................... 429, 430, 435
Fog lamps .............................. 446, 448
Front passenger front air bag ........417
Gas cap .......................................... 445
High-beam lamps ........................... 447
Hood .............................................. 439
License plate lamps ....................... 44712
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Selective setting (KEYLESS-GO) ..... 255
Selective setting (SmartKey) ..........
253
Time
................................................. 79
Trunk opening-height restriction ....193
Voice Control System ...................... 80
Shelf below rear window, cleaning .. 409
Shortcut buttons ................................. 69
Side impact air bags ...........................40
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 406
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 446
Sidewall (tires) .................................. 395
Side windows see Power windows
SmartKey
see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains ...................................... 396
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare wheel ....................................... 486
Mounting ....................................... 466
Storage location ............................ 413
Speedometer ....................................... 29
Speed settings Cruise control ................................ 303
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 311
Resume function ................... 304, 312
SRS
Indicator lamp .................................. 29
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp ......................... 36, 455
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 436
Standing water, driving through ......400
Starter switch positions KEYLESS-GO .................................. 262
SmartKey ....................................... 262
Starting difficulties (engine) ............286
Starting the engine ........................... 285
Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel gearshift control
.....297
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ...360
Storage compartments .....................348
Storing tires ....................................... 387
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof

Sunshade
Rear window .................................. 352
Sun visors .......................................... 351
Suspension tuning see AIRMATIC T
Tachometer .................................. 30, 301
Overspeed range ........................... 301
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses

............................. 406
Tar stains ........................................... 404
Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant .... 492, 493
Brake fluid ............................. 491, 493
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 490
Coolant .................................. 491, 494
Engine oil additives ........................493
Engine oils ............................. 490, 492
Fuel requirements .......................... 494
Gasoline additives .......................... 494
Identification labels .......................480
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........493
Rims and tires ................................ 486
Spare wheel ................................... 490
Vehicle specification
CL 550 4MATIC ............................. 483
Vehicle specification CL 600 ......... 483
Vehicle specification CL 63 AMG ...484
Vehicle specification CL 65 AMG ...485
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 492, 496
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification 16
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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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The ESC warning lamp
÷ in the instrument
cluster comes on when you switch on the
ignition. It goes out when the engine is
running. G
Warning!
Never switch off the ESC when you see the
ESC warning lamp ÷ flashing in the
instrument cluster. In this case proceed as
follows:
R When driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
R While driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
R Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. The ESC cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC:
Because the ESC operates automatically,
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or
1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in
position 0
or 1

) when the electronic parking
brake is being tested on a brake test
dynamometer.
Active braking action through the ESC may
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! Vehicles without 4MATIC:
Because the ESC operates automatically,
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or
1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in
position 0 or 1) when the electronic parking
brake is being tested on a brake test
dynamometer or when the vehicle is being
towed with one axle raised.
Active braking action through the ESC may
otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! The ESC will only function properly if you
use wheels of the recommended tire size
as specified

in the “Technical data” section
of this Operator’s Manual.
i The DISTRONIC PLUS and cruise control
switch off automatically when the ESC
engages.
Electronic Traction System
(ETS/4-ETS) G
Observe Safety notes, see page 56.
The ETS (Electronic Traction System) and
4-ETS (four-wheel Electronic Traction
System, vehicles with 4MATIC only) are
components of the ESC. The

ETS/4-ETS
improves the vehicle’s ability to utilize
available traction, especially under slippery
road conditions by applying the brakes to a
spinning wheel. Vehicles with 4MATIC also
transfer more power to the wheel(s) with
traction.
When you switch off the ESC, the
ETS/4-ETS is still enabled.
Switching off the ESC Switching off the ESC (except CL 63 AMG)
G
Warning!
The ESC should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do not

switch off the ESC when a spare wheel
is mounted. 60
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To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off
the ESC. This allows the drive wheels to spin
and thus cut into surfaces for better grip, for
example
R
when driving with snow chains
R in deep snow
R in sand or gravel G
Warning!
Switch on the ESC immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore. Otherwise
the ESC will not stabilize
the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a
wheel is spinning.
When you switch off the ESC,
R the ESC does not stabilize the vehicle
R the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut
into surfaces for better grip
R the ETS/4-ETS will still apply the brakes to
a spinning wheel
R the ESC continues to operate when you are
braking
R the cruise control or the DISTRONIC PLUS
cannot be activated
R the cruise control or the DISTRONIC PLUS
switch off if activated
i When the ESC is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESC
warning lamp ÷ in the instrument
cluster flashes. However, the ESC will then
not stabilize the vehicle.
X With the engine running, switch off the ESC
via the control system (Y page 212). G
Warning!
When the ESC OFF warning lamp å is on,
the ESC is switched off.
When the ESC warning lamp ÷ and the
ESC OFF warning lamp å are on continuously, the ESC is not operational due
to a malfunction.
When the ESC is switched off or not
operational, vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt
your

speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESC.
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESC switched off.
This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Switching off the ESC (CL 63 AMG only) G
Warning!
The ESC should not be switched off during
normal driving.
Disabling of the system will result in the
following:
R no restriction to engine torque
R loss of system-supported traction control
“ESC OFF” is designed for driving on closed
tracks when the vehicle’s natural oversteer
and understeer characteristics are desired
and requires

a highly skilled and experienced
driver able to handle these critical driving
situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
switch off the ESC.
Do not switch off the ESC when a spare wheel
is mounted.
When you switch off the ESC,
R the ESC does not stabilize the vehicle
R the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin
R the ETS will still apply the brakes to a
spinning wheel
R the ESC operates while you are braking Driving safety systems
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X
Wait for a voice connection to the
Customer Assistance Center.
X Close cover ; after the emergency call is
concluded. G
Warning!
If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the
vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle,
vehicle in a dangerous road location), please
do not wait for voice contact after you have
pressed the emergency button. Carefully
leave the vehicle and move to a safe location.
The Customer Assistance Center will
automatically contact local emergency
officials with the vehicle’s approximate
location if they receive an automatic SOS
signal and cannot make voice contact with the
vehicle occupants.
X Terminating calls: Press button ~ on
the multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Press the respective button for ending a
telephone call on the telephone keypad.
Roadside Assistance button X
Open the storage tray (Y page 349). X
Press and hold Roadside Assistance
button : for longer than 2 seconds.
A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside
Assistance dispatcher will be initiated. The
indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button : will flash while the call is in
progress. The message Connecting Call will appear in the multifunction
display.
Roadside Assistance
Activated appears in the COMAND
Display. The audio system or the COMAND
system is muted.
When the connection is established, the
message Call Connected appears in the
multifunction display. Roadside
Assistance Activated appears in the
COMAND display. The Tele Aid system will
transmit data generating the vehicle
identification number, model, color and
location (subject to availability of cellular and
GPS signals).
i The COMAND system display indicates
that a Tele Aid call is in progress. While the
call is connected you can change to the
navigation menu by pressing shortcut
button S. Spoken commands are not
available.
A voice connection between the Roadside
Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of
the vehicle will be established.
X Describe the nature of the need for
assistance.
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow
your vehicle to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such as
labor and/or towing, charges may apply.
Refer to the Roadside Assistance manual for
more information.
Sign and Drive services (USA only):
Services such as a jump start, a few gallons
of fuel or the replacement of a flat tire with
the vehicle spare wheel are obtainable at no
charge.
i If the indicator lamp in Roadside
Assistance button : is flashing
continuously and there was no voice
connection to the Customer Assistance
Center established, then the Tele Aid
system could not initiate a Roadside
Assistance call (e.g. the relevant cellular 356
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For the tire inflation pressure for spare
wheels such as Minispare wheels or spare
wheels with collapsible tire refer to
R
the yellow label on the spare wheel rim
R the “Technical data” section of this
Operator’s Manual ( Y page 490)
R the Tire and Loading Information placard on
the driver’s door B-pillar
Unless specified otherwise, the tire inflation
pressures on the tire inflation pressure label
are valid for all approved, factory-equipped
tires. When a tire size is specified, the tire
inflation pressure that follows applies to that
particular tire size only.
i Data shown on tire inflation pressure
label examples are for illustration purposes
only. Tire inflation pressure data are
specific to each vehicle and may vary from
data shown in the following illustrations.
Refer to the tire inflation pressure label on
vehicle for actual data specific to your
vehicle. Example illustration: Tire inflation pressures for all
approved, factory equipped tires
Some tire inflation pressure labels may only
show the rim diameter instead of the entire
tire size, e.g. R 18 or 18".
The rim diameter is part of the tire size as
specified on the tire sidewall (Y page 389). Example illustration: Tire inflation pressures
specific to rim diameter
Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated tires
Underinflated tires
G
Warning!
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely
affect handling and fuel economy, and are
more likely to fail from being overheated.
Underinflated tires can
R cause excessive and uneven tire wear
R adversely affect fuel economy
R lead to tire failure from being overheated
R adversely affect handling characteristics
Overinflated tires G
Warning!
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can
adversely affect handling and ride comfort,
wear unevenly, increase stopping distance,
and result in sudden deflation (blowout)
because they are more likely to become
punctured or damaged by road debris,
potholes etc.
Overinflated tires can
R adversely affect handling characteristics
R cause uneven tire wear 376
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