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Index Limp Home Mode 148 Line of fall 349 Loading 197 Cargo tie-down hooks 198 Instructions 197 Roof rack 197 Locator lighting 110 Setting 136 Lock button 349 Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 52 SmartKey 30, 80 Trunk 86 Locking 49, 80 Central (KEYLESS-GO* card) 84 Fuel filler flap 235 Global, SmartKey 81 The vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 86 Trunk lid, separately 90 Vehicle in an emergency 298 Loss of KEYLESS-GO* card 87 Mechanical key 82 SmartKey 82 Low beam headlamps Messages in display 286, 287 Replacing bulbs 302 Lowering Vehicle 312 Lumbar support adjustment 96 M Main Dimensions 335 Maintenance 12, 254 Malfunction memory 130 Calling up 130 Displaying 131 Manual headlamp mode 109 Manual operations Fuel filler flap 300 Interior lighting control 113 Locking the vehicle 298 Sliding/pop-up roof 301 Unlocking the driver's door 297 Unlocking the trunk lid 298 Massage function 100 MAXCOOL maximum cooling 162 Mechanical key 297 Memory function 105, 349 Recalling positions from memory 106 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking positions 107 Storing key dependent settings 106 Menus 119 AUDIO 122 Control system 349 Distronic* 128, 182 In control system 120, 121 Malfunction memory 130 NAVI 127 Operating CD player 123 Settings menu 131 Standard display 122 Submenus 119 TEL* 125 Trip computer 129 Microphone Hands-free microphone 27 Miles/kilometers in speedometer Setting 134 365

Section	Page
Contents	3
Introduction	9
Product information	9
Operator’s Manual	10
Service and warranty information;Information:About service and warranty	10
California:Important notice	11
Maintenance	12
Roadside assistance	12
Change of address or ownership	12
Operating:Vehicle outside the USA and Canada	13
Operating safety;Operating:Safety	16
Vehicle:Proper use of	16
Problems:With vehicle	17
Safety defects:Reporting;Reporting:Safety defects	18
Reporting safety defects	18
At a glance	19
Cockpit;Instruments and controls see Cockpit	20
Instrument cluster	22
Multifunction steering wheel;Steering wheel:Buttons	24
Center console	25
Center console:Upper part	25
Center console:Lower part	26
Overhead control panel	27
Door control panel	28
Getting started	29
Unlocking	30
Unlocking:With the SmartKey;SmartKey:Unlocking with;Key, SmartKey:Unlocking with	30
Unlocking:With KEYLESS-GO* card;KEYLESS-GO* card:Unlocking with;KEYLESS-GO*:Unlocking with	32
Adjusting	34
Adjusting:Seats;Seats:Adjusting	34
Adjusting:Steering wheel;Steering wheel:Adjusting;Height adjustment:Steering wheel	37
Mirrors:Adjusting;Adjusting:Mirrors	38
Driving:General instructions	40
Seat belts:Fastening;Fastening the seat belts;Safety belts see Seat belts;Occupant safety:Fastening	40
Starting the engine	42
Switching on:Headlamps;Headlamps:Switching on;Activating:Headlamps;Activating:Exterior headlamps	46
Turn signals;Combination switch:Turn signals	46
Windshield wipers;Combination switch:Windshield wipers;Switching on:Windshield wipers;Windshield wip	47
Problems:While driving;Driving:Problems;Difficulties:While driving see Problems while driving	48
Parking;Locking	49
Parking brake	50
Headlamps:Switching off;Switching off:Headlamps;Deactivating:Headlamps	50
Turning off:Engine;Engine:Turning off with the key;Switching off:Engine	51
Safety and Security	53
Occupant safety;Safety:Occupant	54
Airbags;Occupant safety:Airbags	55
Seat belts	60
Child safety;Occupant safety:Children in the vehicle	63
Rear window:Blocking operation;Blocking:Rear window operation;Child safety switch see Blocking of re	69
Panic alarm;Panic alarm:Panic button on SmartKey	70
Activating	70
Deactivating	70
Driving:Safety systems;Safety systems:Driving;Driving systems:Driving safety systems	71
Driving safety systems:ABS;ABS	71
Driving safety systems:BAS;BAS	73
Driving safety systems:ESP;ESP;Electronic Stability Program see ESP	73
Anti-theft systems	76
Immobilizer;Activating:Immobilizer	76
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system;Alarm system:Anti-theft	77
Tow-away alarm	78
Controls in detail	79
Locking;Unlocking;SmartKey:Locking and unlocking	80
Keys	80
Opening:Doors from the inside;Doors:Opening from inside vehicle	87
Opening:Trunk from the inside;Trunk:Opening from inside vehicle	88
Trunk:Trunk lid;Opening:Trunk;Trunk:Opening	89
Trunk lid emergency release	89
Trunk:Closing;Closing:Trunk	90
Trunk:Locking separately;Locking:Trunk lid, separately	90
Trunk:Unlocking separately;Unlocking:Trunk lid, separately	91
Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid	94
Automatic locking when driving;Central locking:Automatic	94
Central locking:From inside;Central locking:Unlocking from inside	95
Seats	96
Lumbar support adjustment;Adjusting:Lumbar support	96
Seats:Easy entry/exit feature;Easy-entry/exit feature	96
Head restraints	97
Multicontour seat;Adjusting:Multicontour seat;Seats:Multicontour seat*	99
Adjusting:Folding forward front seat backrests	100
Seats:Heater	103
Memory function	105
Memory function:Storing key dependent settings;Storing (Memory function*):Positions into memory;Posi	106
Memory function:Recalling positions from memory;Positions (Memory function):Recalling from memory	106
Mirrors:Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position;Parking position:Exterior rear view mirro	107
Lighting	108
Exterior lamp switch;Lighting:Exterior lamp switch;Front lamps:Switching on;Lighting:Low beam;Lighti	108
Combination switch	111
Hazard warning flasher	111
Interior lighting;Lighting:Interior;Passenger compartment:Interior lighting	112
Courtesy lighting	113
Instrument cluster	114
Instrument cluster:Illumination;Adjusting:Instrument cluster illumination;Lighting:Instrument cluste	114
Instrument cluster:Coolant temperature gauge;Coolant:Temperature gauge	115
Resetting:Trip odometer;Trip odometer:Resetting	115
Tachometer	115
Outside temperature indicator;Instrument cluster:Outside temperature indicator	116
Control system	117
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display;Multifunction display;Control system:Multifunction display	117
Multifunction steering wheel:Buttons;Control system:Multifunction steering wheel;Multifunction steer	118
Control system:Menus;Menus:In control system	120
Menus:Standard display;Control system:Standard display menu	122
Menus:AUDIO;Control system:AUDIO menu;AUDIO menu	122
Audio system:CD mode;CD mode;CD changer*;Changing CDs	123
Menus:TEL;Control system:TEL menu;Telephone:Operating;Operating:Telephone	125
Menus:NAVI;Control system:NAVI menu;Navigation system:Operating;Operating:Navigation system	127
Distronic:Calling up settings;Settings:Calling up Distronic;Calling up:Distronic* settings;Control	128
Menus:Trip computer;Control system:Trip computer menu;Trip computer	129
Menus:Malfunction memory;Control system:Malfunction memory menu;Malfunction memory;Malfunction memor	130
Control system:Settings menu;Settings menu:Functions in;Setting:Individual vehicle settings;Settings	131
f.At a glance/Pos.6/Selector lever	143
One-touch gearshifting;Automatic transmission:One-touch gearshifting	144
Gear range:Automatic transmission;Automatic transmission:Gear ranges	145
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever position;Gear selector lever:Position;Shifting:Gear selec	146
Program mode selector switch:Automatic transmission;Automatic transmission:Program mode selector swi	147
Automatic transmission:Accelerator position;Accelerator position, automatic transmission	148
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	148
Automatic transmission:Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) and manual shift program S 55 A	149
Good visibility	151
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	151
Windshield wipers	154
Headlamps:Cleaning system;Cleaning:Headlamps	154
Sun visors	155
Rear window sunshade*	156
Automatic climate control	157
Setting:Temperature (interior);Automatic climate control:Setting the temperature	160
Adjusting:Air distribution	161
Adjusting:Air volume;Air volume:Adjusting	162
MAXCOOL maximum cooling	162
Defrosting;Automatic climate control:Defrosting	162
Air recirculation mode;Automatic climate control:Air recirculation mode	163
Charcoal filter	164
Rear window defroster;Automatic climate control:Rear window defroster	165
Deactivating the climate control system	166
f. Control in detail/ Automatic climate control/Air conditioner	166
Residual ventilation	167
Ventilated storage compartment under armrest	167
Rear passenger compartment:Adjustable air vents;Air vents, rear passenger compartment:Adjustable;Adj	168
Power windows;Power windows:Side windows	169
Side windows:Opening;Side windows:Closing;Opening:Windows;Closing:Windows	169
Power windows:Synchronizing;Synchronizing:Power windows;Side windows:Synchronizing power windows	172
Sliding/pop-up roof	173
Opening:Sliding/pop-up roof;Closing:Sliding/pop-up roof;Sliding/pop-up roof:Opening;Sliding/pop-up r	173
Sliding/pop-up roof:Synchronizing;Synchronizing:Sliding/pop-up roof	175
Driving systems	176
Cruise control;Driving systems:Cruise control;Cruise control lever	176
Distronic;Driving systems:Distronic	179
Parktronic;Driving systems:Parktronic	193
Loading	197
Roof rack;Loading:Roof rack	197
Loading:Instructions	197
Cargo tie-down hooks;Securing cargo:Cargo tie-down hooks;Tie-down hooks (Trunk);Trunk:Tie-down hooks	198
Useful features	199
Interior storage spaces;Useful features:Interior storage spaces	199
Ashtray;Useful features:Ashtrays	206
Cigarette lighter;Useful features:Cigarette lighter;Lighter see Cigarette lighter	207
Heated steering wheel;Steering wheel:Heated steering wheel	208
Telephone;Useful features:Telephone	208
Tele Aid;Useful features:Tele Aid	209
Garage door opener;Useful features:Garage door opener	217
Operation	223
Driving:General instructions;Driving instructions	225
Drive sensibly – save fuel	225
Drinking and driving	225
Pedals	225
Power assistance	225
Brakes	226
Driving off	227
Parking	227
Tires:Driving instructions	228
Hydroplaning;Driving:Hydroplaning	229
Tire traction	229
Tire speed rating	229
Winter driving instructions;Driving:In winter	230
Standing water:Driving instructions;Deep water see Standing water;Driving:Through standing water	231
Passenger compartment	231
Driving abroad;Driving:Abroad	231
Control and operation of radio transmitters;Radio transmitters, control and operation;Operating:Radi	232
Catalytic converter	232
Emission control	233
Coolant:Temperature	234
At the gas station	235
Regular checks	236
Engine:Compartment;Engine compartment	237
Hood;Engine compartment:Hood;Hood:Opening	237
Engine oil:Checking level	238
Transmission see Automatic transmission;ATF (automatic transmission fluid);Automatic transmission:Tr	242
Active Body Control (ABC) fluid level	242
Coolant:Checking level;Checking:Coolant level;Coolant;Coolant level:Checking	242
Battery, vehicle	243
Windshield:Washer fluid;Windshield washer fluid:Refilling;Headlamps:Cleaning system	244
Tires;Wheels:Tires and wheels	246
Important guidelines	246
Service life (tires);Tires:Service life	247
Direction of rotation (tires);Tires:Direction of rotation	247
Tire inflation pressure:Checking;Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure;Tire inflation pressure:Ch	247
Rotating wheels;Wheels:Rotating	251
Winter driving	252
Winter driving:Tires;Tires:Winter;Winter tires	252
Block heater;Winter driving:Block heater	253
Snow chains;Winter driving:Snow chains	253
Service (maintenance)	254
Service indicator:Clearing	254
Service:Overdue;Overdue service;Service:Types	254
Service:Calling up the service indicator;Service indicator:Calling up;Calling up:Service indicator	255
Resetting:Service indicator (FSS);Service indicator:Clearing;Service indicator:Calling up	255
Vehicle care	256
Washing the vehicle	256
Practical hints	263
f. What to do if...	264
Practical hints:Lamps in instrument cluster	264
Practical hints:Lamp in center console;Center console:AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp;AIRBAG OFF indicator	269
Practical hints:Messages in the display;Displays:Messages	270
f. Where will I find ...?	295
First aid kit;Practical hints:First aid kit	295
Vehicle tool kit;Tools;Practical hints:Vehicle tool kit	295
Unlocking:In an emergency;Emergency operations:Unlocking the vehicle;Vehicle:Unlocking in an emergen	297
f. Controls in Detail/Opening door w. Mechanical Key	297
Locking:Vehicle in an emergency;Emergency operations:Locking the vehicle;Manual operations:Locking t	298
Batteries, SmartKey:Changing;SmartKey:Changing the batteries;Key, SmartKey:Changing the batteries;KE	299
Fuel filler flap:Opening;Manual operations:Fuel filler flap;Opening:Fuel filler flap manually	300
Emergency operations:Opening sliding/pop-up roof;Opening:Sliding/pop-up roof:In an emergency;Emergen	301
Sliding/pop-up roof:Opening;Opening:Sliding/pop-up roof;Sliding/pop-up roof:Closing;Closing:Sliding/	301
Bulbs, replacing;Replacing:Bulbs	302
Bulbs	302
Front lamps:Replacing bulbs;Replacing:Front lamp bulbs	304
Replacing:Brake lamp bulbs;Replacing:Backup lamp bulbs	305
Replacing:Wiper blades;Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades;Wiper blades:Replacing;Windshield:Re	307
Removing	307
Wiper blades:Installing;Installing:Wiper blades	307
Flat tire	308
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle	308
Flat tire:Mounting the Spare wheel;Spare wheel:Mounting	308
Battery, vehicle;Vehicle:Service battery;Vehicle battery	313
Battery, vehicle:Disconnecting;Disconnecting:Vehicle battery	314
Battery, vehicle:Removing;Removing:Vehicle battery	314
Battery, vehicle:Charging;Charging:Vehicle battery;Battery, vehicle:Reinstalling;Reinstalling vehicl	314
Battery, vehicle:Reconnecting;Reconnecting:Vehicle battery	315
Jump starting;Discharged battery:Jump starting;Battery discharged:Jump starting	316
Towing the vehicle;Vehicle:Towing	318
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit):Installing	321
Fuses;Electrical fuses;Practical hints:Fuses	322
Fuses:Fuse box in passenger compartment;Fuse box;Passenger compartment:Fuse box in	322
Fuses:Fuse box in engine compartment;Fuse box;Engine compartment:Fuse box in	324
Emergency engine shut-down	324
Technical data	325
Spare parts service	326
Warranty coverage	327
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet	327
Identification labels	328
Layout of poly-V-belt drive	329
CL 500	329
CL55AMG	329
CL 600	329
Engine	330
Rims and Tires	331
Same size tires	332
Mixed size tires	333
Electrical system	334
Main Dimensions	335
Weights	336
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.	337
f. Operation/Engine compartment/Capacities	337
f. Operation/Engine compartment/Engine oil	339
Engine oil additives	339
Air conditioning refrigerant	339
Brake fluid	340
f. Operation/At the gas station/Gasoline	340
Fuel requirements	340
Gasoline additives	341
f. Operation/Engine compartment/Coolants	342
Windshield:Washer fluid;Windshield washer fluid:Refilling;Headlamps:Cleaning system	344
Consumer information	345
Uniform tire quality grading	345
Technical terms	347

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Index

Limp Home Mode

148

Line of fall

349

197

Cargo tie-down hooks

198

Instructions

197

Roof rack

197

Locator lighting

110

Setting

136

Lock button

349

Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*)

SmartKey

30, 80

Trunk

Locking

49, 80

Central (KEYLESS-GO* card)

Fuel filler flap

235

Global, SmartKey

The vehicle with KEYLESS-GO*

Trunk lid, separately

Vehicle in an emergency

298

Loss of

KEYLESS-GO* card

Mechanical key

SmartKey

Low beam headlamps

Messages in display

286, 287

Replacing bulbs

302

Lowering

Vehicle

312

Lumbar support adjustment

Main Dimensions

335

Maintenance

12, 254

Malfunction memory

130

Calling up

130

Displaying

131

Manual headlamp mode

109

Manual operations

Fuel filler flap

300

Interior lighting control

113

Locking the vehicle

298

Sliding/pop-up roof

301

Unlocking the driver’s door

297

Unlocking the trunk lid

298

Massage function

100

MAXCOOL maximum cooling

162

Mechanical key

297

Memory function

105, 349

Recalling positions from

memory

106

Storing exterior rear view mirror park-

ing positions

107

Storing key dependent settings

106

Menus

119

AUDIO

122

Control system

349

Distronic*

128, 182

In control system

120, 121

Malfunction memory

130

NAVI

127

Operating

CD player

123

Settings menu

131

Standard display

122

Submenus

119

TEL*

125

Trip computer

129

Microphone

Hands-free microphone

Miles/kilometers in speedometer

Setting

134