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Controls in detail Useful features Vanity mirrors Vanity mirror in the sun visor Warning! Adjusting the vanity mirror Slide the mirror to the left or to the right. G Images in the mirror appear in normal size or larger, depending on the position of the mirror. Document holder 1 Mirror cover 2 Mirror lamp 3 Document holder To use mirror, lift up cover 1. Mirror lamp 2 comes on. You can use the plastic tab of the document holder 3 to hold admission tickets, parking passes, or similar items in place. Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. Keep the mirrors in the sun visors closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected glare can endanger you and others. ! Close the vanity mirror cover (if open) before you disengage the sun visor from the mounting and pivot it to the side ( page 181). i If you disengage the sun visor from the mounting, mirror lamp 2 will switch off. 230

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	10
Product information	10
Service and warranty information	11
California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for	12
Maintenance	13
Roadside Assistance	13
Change of address or ownership	13
Vehicle outside the USA and Canada	14
Symbols used in this operator’s manual	16
Operating safety	17
Proper use of the vehicle	17
Problems:With vehicle	18
Reporting safety defects	19
Reporting safety defects	19
Information regarding electronic recording devices	20
At a glance	22
Instruments and controls see Cockpit<$nopage>	23
Instrument cluster	25
Multifunction steering wheel	27
Center console	28
Center console, upper part	28
Center console, lower part	29
Overhead control panel	30
Door control panel	31
Getting started	32
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking	33
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Locking/unlocking	34
Starter switch positions	35
Adjustment, seat steering wheel,mirrors	38
Power seats	38
Steering wheel	43
Mirrors:Adjusting	44
Driving:Instructions	46
Seat belts:Fastening	46
Starting, Engine	49
Parking brake	51
Driving	52
Headlamps:Switch	53
Turn signals	54
Combination switch	55
Problems:While driving;Driving:Problems	57
Parking	58
Parking brake	59
Switching off headlamps	59
Engine:Turning off	59
Releasing seat belts	60
Door:Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*	61
Safety and Security	62
Occupant safety	63
Air bags;Occupant safety:Air bags	64
Seat belts	69
Children in the vehicle	73
Power windows:Rear door window, Blocking operation	79
Panic alarm	80
Activating	80
Deactivating	80
Driving:Safety systems	81
Driving safety systems:ABS;ABS	81
Driving safety systems:BAS;BAS	82
Driving safety systems:ESP®	83
Anti-theft systems	86
Anti-theft systems:Immobilizer	86
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system	86
Tow-away alarm	88
Controls in detail	90
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking	91
Key, SmartKey	91
Door:Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*	95
Door:Opening from inside/outside	101
Opening the trunk	102
Trunk:Closing	104
Trunk:Emergency release	110
Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid	111
Automatic locking when driving	111
Central locking:Locking/unlocking from inside	112
Power seats	113
Power seats:Easy entry/exit feature	113
Head restraints:Front seat, Removing and installing	115
Head restraints:Rear seat	116
Power seats:Lumbar support	118
Multicontour seats*	118
Power seats:Heating	120
Power seats:Ventilation*	122
Power seats:Memory function	123
Recalling positions from memory	124
Mirrors:Exterior rear view mirror, Storing parking position	125
Lamps, exterior	126
Front lamps see Headlamps<$nopage>	126
Combination switch	130
Hazard warning flasher	131
Interior lighting	132
Courtesy lighting	134
Door:Entry lamps	134
Trunk:Lighting	134
Instrument cluster	135
Instrument cluster:Illumination brightness	135
Coolant:Temperature gauge	136
Trip odometer	136
Tachometer	137
Outside temperature indicator	137
Clock	137
Control system	138
Multifunction display:Changing settings see Control system menus and Control system submenus<$nopage	138
Multifunction steering wheel:Button operation	139
Menus	141
Control system menus:Standard display	143
Control system menus:AUDIO	143
Audio system:CD changer operating mode	146
Control system menus:TEL*	148
Navigation system	150
Control system menus:Distronic*	151
Control system menus:Trip computer	152
Control system menus:Vehicle status message memory	154
Control system menus:Settings	155
Automatic transmission	166
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever position	168
Automatic transmission:Driving tips	170
Gear range:Automatic transmission	171
Automatic transmission:Shift program mode selector switch	172
One-touch gearshifting	173
Steering wheel gearshift control CL55AMG and CL65AMG:Automatic transmission	174
Manual shift program CL55AMG and CL65AMG:Automatic transmission	176
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	178
Good visibility	179
Headlamps:Cleaning system	179
Rear view mirrors	179
Mirrors:Power folding exterior rear view mirrors	181
Sun visors	182
Rear window sunshade*	183
Automatic climate control	185
Deactivating the climate control system	188
Automatic climate control:Setting the temperature	188
Air distribution	189
Air volume	190
Automatic climate control:MAXCOOL maximum cooling	190
Automatic climate control:Defrosting	190
Air recirculation mode	191
Charcoal filter	192
Rear window defroster	194
f. Control in detail/ Automatic climate control/Air conditioner	194
Automatic climate control:Residual engine heat and ventilation (REST)	195
Ventilated storage compartment	196
Air vents	197
Power windows:Operating	198
Side windows see Power windows<$nopage>	198
Power windows:Synchronizing	200
Synchronizing power windows	201
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	203
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Operating	203
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Synchronizing	205
Driving systems	206
Cruise control;Driving systems:Cruise control	206
Distronic;Driving systems:Distronic	209
Parktronic*	224
Vehicle loading	229
Roof rack*	229
Vehicle loading:Instructions	230
Securing cargo	230
Useful features	231
Storage compartments	232
Cup holder	236
Ashtrays	238
Cigarette lighter	239
Heated steering wheel*	240
Telephone*	241
Tele Aid	242
Garage door opener	250
Operation	258
Driving:Instructions	260
Drive sensibly – save fuel	260
Drinking and driving	260
Pedals	260
Power assistance	260
Brakes	261
Driving off	263
Parking	263
Tires:Driving instructions	264
Hydroplaning;Driving:Hydroplaning	264
Tires:Traction	265
Tires:Speed rating	265
Winter driving instructions;Driving:In winter	266
Standing water, Driving through	267
Passenger compartment	268
Driving:Abroad	268
Radio transmitters	268
Catalytic converter	269
Emission control	269
Coolant:Temperature	270
At the gas station	271
Refueling	271
Regular checks	272
Engine:Compartment	274
Hood	274
Engine oil	275
Transmission see Automatic transmission <$nopage>	280
Fluids:ABC fluid	280
Coolant:Checking level	281
Battery, Vehicle	282
Windshield washer fluid:Reservoir level	283
Tires	284
Important guidelines	284
Tires:Care and maintenance	285
Direction of rotation, Tires	287
Loading the vehicle	287
Tires:Inflation pressure	293
Tires:Inflation pressure	295
Tire labeling	300
Load identification	304
TIN	305
Tires:Load rating	306
Tires:Inflation pressure	307
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	307
Tire ply material	309
Tires:Terminology	310
Tires:Rotating	313
Winter driving	314
Winter driving:Tires	314
Block heater (Canada only)	315
Snow chains	315
Service see Maintenance<$nopage>	316
Maintenance service indicator message	316
Maintenance:Calling up service indicator	317
Maintenance:Resetting service indicator	318
Vehicle:Care	319
Washing the vehicle	319
Practical hints	328
What to do if...	329
Emergency, In case of:Instrument cluster, Indicator lamps	329
Lamp in center console	337
Displays:Vehicle status messages	338
Where will I find ...?	370
First aid kit	370
Vehicle tool kit	371
Vehicle:Unlocking in an emergency	373
f. Controls in Detail/Opening door w. Mechanical Key	373
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking in an emergency	374
Fuel filler flap:Opening in an emergency	375
Emergency operations:Power tilt/sliding sunroof, Manual operation	376
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Opening/closing in an emergency	376
Replacing SmartKey batteries	377
Key, SmartKey:Replacing the batteries	377
Battery, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Replacing	378
Replacing bulbs	379
Lamps, exterior:Replacing bulbs	382
Lamps, exterior:Replacing bulbs	383
Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades	385
Removing wiper blades	385
Installing wiper blades	386
Flat tire	387
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle	387
Spare wheel:Mounting	387
Vehicle:Battery	392
Battery, Vehicle:Disconnecting	393
Battery, Vehicle:Removing	393
Battery, Vehicle:Reinstalling	393
Battery, Vehicle:Reconnecting	394
Jump starting	395
Towing the vehicle;Vehicle:Towing	397
Installing towing eye bolt	399
Fuses	400
Fuses:Aids for replacing fuses	400
Fuses:Fuse boxes in passenger compartment	401
Fuses:Fuse boxes in engine compartment	402
Technical data	404
Parts service	405
Warranty coverage	406
Loss of:Service and Warranty Information Booklet	406
Identification labels	407
Engine:Poly-V-belt layout	408
CL 500	408
CL55AMG	408
CL 600 and CL 65 AMG	408
Engine:Technical data	409
Rims	411
Same size tires	413
Mixed size tires	415
Tires:Spare wheel	416
Electrical system, Technical data	417
Dimensions, Vehicle	418
Main Dimensions	418
Weights	418
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.:Capacities	419
Fluids:Capacities	419
Engine oil	421
Engine oil:Additives	421
Air conditioning refrigerant	421
Brake fluid	421
Fuel:Technical data	422
Fuel:Requirements, Octane rating	422
Fuel:Additives	423
Coolant	423
Windshield washer fluid:Refilling	426
Technical terms	428