Mercedes-benz CL-Class 2004 Owners Manual User Manual

CL-Class Operator’s Manual

9Product information왔IntroductionProduct informationPlease observe the following in your own best interest:We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz pa

99Controls in detailLocking and unlocking왘 Pull remote trunk lid switch 2 until trunk begins to open.The trunk lid opens. The indicator lamp 1 comes o

100Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the trunk lid from the outside (vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*)1 Trunk lid closing switch왘 Press trunk

101Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the trunk lid from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*)1 Trunk lid closing switch왘 Make sure you

102Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the trunk lid and locking the ve-hicle from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*)On vehicles with

103Controls in detailLocking and unlockingTrunk lid emergency releaseThe emergency release button is located on the inside of the trunk lid.1 Emergenc

104Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSeparately locking the trunk lid The lock is located next to the recessed handle.1 Locked2 Neutral position왘

105Controls in detailLocking and unlockingPower closing assist for doors and trunk lidPower closing assist for doors왘 Press the doors gently past the

106Controls in detailLocking and unlockingLocking and unlocking from the insideYou can lock or unlock the doors and the trunk from inside using the ce

107Controls in detailSeats왔 SeatsFor more information on seat adjustment, see “Seat adjustment” (컄 page 35).Easy-entry/exit featureWith the easy-entr

108Controls in detailSeatsRemoving and installing front seat head restraintsFor information on head restraint adjust-ment, see the “Getting started” s

10IntroductionOperator’s Manual왔 Operator’s ManualThis Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully

109Controls in detailSeatsRear seat head restraintsFolding head restraints backThe rear seat head restraints and the rear seat power head restraints*

110Controls in detailSeatsPlacing power head restraints* upright왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on.All the lamps in the instrument cluster come o

111Controls in detailSeatsLumbar supportYou can adjust the contour of the seat’s lumbar support to best support your spine.The thumbwheels for the dri

112Controls in detailSeatsLumbar region support왘 Press k or j on rocker switch 4.This selects the air cushion you wish to adjust.왘 Press æ or ç on roc

113Controls in detailSeatsSeat heatingVehicles without seat ventilation*The switch is located on the door.1 Normal heating2 Rapid heating왘 Switch on i

114Controls in detailSeatsVehicles with seat ventilation*The switch is located on the door. The red indicator lamps on the switch show the heating lev

115Controls in detailSeatsSeat ventilation*The switch is located on the door. Seat ventilation can be activated manually with the SmartKey in starter

116Controls in detailMemory function왔 Memory functionYou can store up to three different settings per SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.The follow

117Controls in detailMemory functionStoring positions into memory왘 Adjust the seats, steering wheel and exterior mirrors to the desired position (컄 pa

118Controls in detailMemory functionThe buttons are located on the driver’s door.1 Passenger-side exterior rear view mir-ror button2 Adjustment button

11IntroductionOperator’s ManualImportant notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobilesUnder California law you may be e

119Controls in detailLighting왔 LightingFor information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” (컄 pag

120Controls in detailLightingTo activate the daytime running lamp mode, see “Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only)” (컄 page 150).Manual headlam

121Controls in detailLightingDaytime running lamp mode왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to position M or U.When the engine is running, the low beam headlamp

122Controls in detailLightingSwitching on fog lampsSwitching on front fog lamps왘 Make sure the low beam headlamps are switched on.왘 Pull out exterior

123Controls in detailLightingCombination switchThe combination switch is located on the left side of the steering column.1 High beam2 High beam flashe

124Controls in detailLightingSwitching on the hazard warning flasher왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch.All turn signals will flash.Switching off th

125Controls in detailLightingDeactivating automatic control왘 Press the ñ symbol on rocker switch 4.The interior lighting remains switched off in darkn

126Controls in detailInstrument cluster왔 Instrument clusterA full view illustration of the instrument cluster can be found in the “At a glance” sectio

127Controls in detailInstrument clusterCoolant temperature gaugeDuring severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tem-perature

128Controls in detailInstrument clusterTachometerThe red marking on the tachometer de-notes excessive engine speed.To help protect the engine, the fue

12IntroductionOperator’s ManualMaintenanceThe Service Booklet describes all the nec-essary maintenance work which should be performed at regular inter

129Controls in detailControl system왔 Control systemThe control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position

130Controls in detailControl systemMultifunction steering wheelThe displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are co

131Controls in detailControl systemPressing any of the buttons on the multi-function steering wheel will alter what is shown in the multifunction disp

132Controls in detailControl systemMenus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus.The table on the next page provides an overview o

133Controls in detailControl systemMenus, submenus and functionsMenu 1Standard dis-playMenu 2AUDIOMenu 3Telephone*Menu 4NAVIMenu 5Distronic*Menu 6Trip

134Controls in detailControl systemStandard display menuYou can select the functions in the stan-dard display menu with button j or k.The following fu

135Controls in detailControl systemSelect radio station왘 Turn on the radio. Refer to the separate COMAND operating instructions.왘 Press button è or ÿ

136Controls in detailControl systemOperate the CD player왘 Turn on the radio and select the CD player. Refer to separate COMAND op-erating instructions

137Controls in detailControl systemCD changer operating modeGeneral notesShould excessively high temperatures oc-cur while in CD mode, CD TEMP HIGH wi

138Controls in detailControl systemOperational readiness of CD changerIf a CD changer has been installed in the system, it can be operated from the CO

13IntroductionOperator’s ManualOperating your vehicle outside the USA or CanadaIf you plan to operate your vehicle in for-eign countries, please be aw

139Controls in detailControl systemTEL menu*You can use the functions in the TEL menu to operate your telephone, provided it is connected to a hands-f

140Controls in detailControl systemThe following functions are available:Answering a callWhen your telephone is ready to receive calls, you can answer

141Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button s.The system dials the selected phone number.앫 If the connection is successful, the name of the part

142Controls in detailControl systemDistronic* menuUse the Distronic menu to display the current settings for your Distronic system. What information i

143Controls in detailControl systemTrip computer menuUse the trip computer menu to call up sta-tistical data on your vehicle. The following informatio

144Controls in detailControl systemResetting fuel consumption statistics왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the first function of the trip

145Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the malfunction message memory in the display.No malfunction message

146Controls in detailControl systemResetting all settingsYou can reset all the functions of all sub-menus to the factory settings.왘 Press the reset bu

147Controls in detailControl systemThe table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. De-tailed instructions on making indiv

148Controls in detailControl systemInstrument cluster submenuAccess the INST. CLUS. submenu via the SETTINGS menu. Use the INST. CLUS. sub-menu to cha

14IntroductionWhere to find it왔 Where to find itThis Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle

149Controls in detailControl systemSelecting language왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INST. CLUS. submenu.왘 Press button j or

150Controls in detailControl systemSetting daytime running lamp mode (USA only)왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the LIGHT-ING sub

151Controls in detailControl systemThe locator lighting switches off when the driver’s door is opened. It switches off au-tomatically after a period o

152Controls in detailControl system왘 Press æ or ç to select the de-sired lamp-on period.You can select:앫0 S, the delayed switch-off feature is deactiv

153Controls in detailControl systemVehicle submenuAccess the VEHICLE submenu via the SET-INGS menu. Use the VEHICLE submenu to make general vehicle se

154Controls in detailControl systemConvenience submenuAccess the CONVENIENCE submenu via the SETTINGS menu. Use the CONVENIENCE sub-menu to change the

155Controls in detailControl systemAfter entering the vehicle, the steering wheel and seat will move into the position stored in memory when:앫 the dri

156Controls in detailControl systemSetting parking position for exterior rear view mirrorUse the MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING function to select whethe

157Controls in detailAutomatic transmission왔 Automatic transmissionFor more information on driving with an au-tomatic transmission, see the “Getting s

158Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionOne-touch gearshifting Even with an automatic transmission you can change the gears manually when the gear

15IntroductionSymbols왔 SymbolsThe following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:* Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since sta

159Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionGear rangesWith the gear selector lever in position D, you can limit the transmission’s gear range by press

160Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionGear selector lever positionEffectì Park position Gear selector lever position when the vehicle is parked.

161Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionSteering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) CL 55 AMGYou can change the gears manually on the steering wh

162Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionThe steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the left and right of the steering wheel.1 Left button:

163Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionProgram mode selector switchThe program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center con

164Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionManual shift program CL 55 AMGIn the manual shift program mode you can change the gears manually on the ste

165Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionDownshifting왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction (컄 page 158).or왘 Press

166Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionDeactivating manual shift program왘 Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until S or C appears i

167Controls in detailGood visibility왔 Good visibilityFor information on the windshield wipers, see “Windshield wipers” (컄 page 50) and for setting the

168Controls in detailGood visibilityActivating exterior rear view mirror parking positionFollow these steps to activate the mirror parking position so

16IntroductionOperating safety왔 Operating safetyProper use of the vehicleProper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following i

169Controls in detailGood visibilityElectrically folding exterior rear view mirrorsFolding the exterior rear view mirrors in and out automaticallyWhen

170Controls in detailGood visibilityWindshield wipersFor more information on the windshield wipers, see “Windshield wipers” (컄 page 50).A rain sensor

171Controls in detailGood visibilitySun visorsThe sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving.왘 Swing sun visors down when you expe-rience gla

172Controls in detailGood visibilityAdjusting the vanity mirror왘 Slide the mirror to the left or to the right.Images in the mirror appear in normal si

173Controls in detailAutomatic climate control왔 Automatic climate control

174Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlItem1 Left center air vent, adjustable2 Left air vent, fixed3 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left

175Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlAutomatic climate control panelThe automatic climate control is operation-al whenever the engine is runn

176Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlNearly all dust particles, pollutants and odors are filtered out before outside air en-ters the passenge

177Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlAdjusting the temperature for center air ventsWhen outside temperatures are low, you can manually raise

178Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlWindows fogged on the inside왘 Press button ± to switch on the air conditioning (컄 page 175).The indicato

17IntroductionProblems with your vehicle왔 Problems with your vehicleIf you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you be

179Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlMaximum cooling MAXCOOLIf the left and right air distribution controls as well as the air volume control

180Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlDeactivating왘 Press button , (컄 page 175).The indicator lamp on the button goes out.The air recirculatio

181Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlCharcoal filterAn activated charcoal filter markedly re-duces bad odors and removes pollutants from air

182Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlRear window defrosterThe rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep battery drain to a

183Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlAir conditioningThe air conditioning is operational while the engine is running and cools the interior a

184Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlDeactivating왘 Press button T (컄 page 175).The indicator lamp on button T goes out.The residual heat is a

185Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlRear passenger compartment adjust-able air vents1 Left center air vent, adjustable2 Right center air ven

186Controls in detailPower windows왔 Power windowsOpening and closing the windowsThe side windows can be opened and closed electrically. The switches f

187Controls in detailPower windows왘 Switch on ignition.Opening the windows왘 Press switch 1 to 4 at the symbol k to the resistance point.The correspond

188Controls in detailPower windowsFully closing the door windows (Express-close)왘 Press switch 1 to 2 at the symbol j past the resistance point and re

18IntroductionReporting safety defects왔 Reporting safety defectsFor the USA only:The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Ti

189Controls in detailPower windowsOpening (Summer opening feature)If the weather is warm, you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simulta-

190Controls in detailPower windowsSynchronizing the power windowsThe power window must be resynchro-nized each time 앫 after the battery has been disco

191Controls in detailSliding/pop-up roof왔 Sliding/pop-up roofOpening and closing the sliding/pop-up roofThe sliding/pop-up roof can be opened and clos

192Controls in detailSliding/pop-up roof왘 Switch on ignition.Opening and closing the sliding/ pop-up roof왘 To open, close, raise or lower the sliding/

193Controls in detailSliding/pop-up roofOpening and closing the sliding/ pop-up roof with the SmartKeyThe power windows will also be opened or closed

194Controls in detailSliding/pop-up roofClosing the sliding/pop-up roof with KEYLESS-GO* (Convenience feature)The power window (컄 page 186) will also

195Controls in detailDriving systems왔 Driving systemsThe driving systems of your vehicle are de-scribed on the following pages:앫 Cruise control and Di

196Controls in detailDriving systems1 Set current or higher speed2 Set current or lower speed3 Cancel cruise control4 Resume at last set speedSetting

197Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting a higher speed왘 Lift the cruise control lever to position 1 and hold it until the desired speed is reached

198Controls in detailDriving systemsDistronic*When activated, the Distronic adaptive cruise control system increases driving convenience afforded by t

CL 500CL 600CL 55 AMG

19At a glanceCockpitInstrument clusterMultifunction steering wheelCenter consoleOverhead control panelDoor control panel

199Controls in detailDriving systemsWarning! GDistronic cannot take street and traffic con-ditions into account. Only use Distronic if the road, weath

200Controls in detailDriving systemsDistronic displays in the speedometer dialSet speedIf Distronic is activated, one or two seg-ments come on in the

201Controls in detailDriving systemsDistronic menu in the control systemIn the Distronic menu you see the current settings for Distronic. What appears

202Controls in detailDriving systemsDistronic deactivatedIf Distronic is deactivated, you can see the standard display of Distronic in the multi-funct

203Controls in detailDriving systemsActivating DistronicYou can activate Distronic if앫 you are driving between 25 mph (40 km/h) and 110 mph (180 km/h)

204Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting a lower speed왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 2 (컄 page 202) to decrease v

205Controls in detailDriving systemsDeactivating DistronicThere are several ways to deactivate the Distronic system:왘 Briefly tip the cruise control l

206Controls in detailDriving systems1 Distance warning function on/off switch2 Thumbwheel for setting distanceIncreasing distanceIncreasing the distan

207Controls in detailDriving systemsActivating왘 Press switch 1.Indicator lamp on the switch comes on. A loudspeaker symbol appears in the multifunctio

208Controls in detailDriving systemsThe most likely cause for a malfunctioning system is a dirty sensor (located behind the hood grille), especially a

20At a glanceCockpit왔 Cockpit

209Controls in detailDriving systemsOffset drivingA vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from your direct line of travel may not be detected by D

210Controls in detailDriving systemsActive Body Control (ABC)The ABC system automatically selects the optimum suspension tuning and ride height for yo

211Controls in detailDriving systemsVehicle level controlYour vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to앫 reduce fuel consumption앫 increase vehi

212Controls in detailDriving systemsThe following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary:The switch with the indicator

213Controls in detailDriving systemsNormal level (see table)Speed dependent lowering of vehicle chas-sis (approximate values):앫 between 0 mph (0 km/h)

214Controls in detailDriving systemsParktronic system* (Parking assist)The Parktronic system is an electronic aid designed to assist the driver during

215Controls in detailDriving systemsRange of the sensorsTo function properly, the sensors must be free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean the sensors

216Controls in detailDriving systemsWarning indicatorsVisual signals indicate to the driver the rel-ative distance between the sensors and an obstacle

217Controls in detailDriving systemsAs your vehicle approaches an object, one or more segments will come on, depending on the distance between your ve

218Controls in detailDriving systemsParktronic malfunctionThere is a malfunction in the Parktronic system if the red segments of the Park-tronic warni

21At a glanceCockpitItem Page1 Combination switch앫 Turn signals 49앫 Windshield wipers 50앫 High beam 1232 Cruise control lever 202앫 Cruise control 195앫

219Controls in detailLoading왔 LoadingRoof rack* Preparing roof rack installation왘 Open trim at the trim strips in the roof. 왘 Secure the roof rack acc

220Controls in detailLoadingCargo tie-down hooksSix hooks are located in the trunk.왘 Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on all hooks with ro

221Controls in detailUseful features왔 Useful featuresStorage compartments Glove box1 Unlocked2 Locked3 Glove box lid releaseLocking the glove box왘 Ins

222Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartment in the glove boxA storage compartment is located in the cover of the glove box. It can be used

223Controls in detailUseful featuresOpening storage compartment (except CL 55 AMG)왘 Press button 1 and lift the armrest.Opening storage tray and telep

224Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartments under the front seats1 Lid2 ButtonsOpening왘 Press buttons 2 together and fold lid 1 down.Clos

225Controls in detailUseful featuresFolding in cup holder3 Fold in the second cup holder왘 Press the second cup holder in the di-rection of arrow 3 unt

226Controls in detailUseful featuresOpening cup holder왘 Push front of sliding compartment 1.The cup holder slides out.Closing cup holder왘 Push sliding

227Controls in detailUseful featuresAshtraysCenter console ashtray1 Button for disengaging ashtrayOpening ashtray왘 Briefly touch cover plate.The ashtr

228Controls in detailUseful featuresCigarette lighter1 Cigarette lighter왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on.All the lamps in the instrument cluste

22At a glanceInstrument cluster왔 Instrument cluster

229Controls in detailUseful featuresSwitching on왘 Switch on ignition.All the lamps in the instrument cluster should come on.왘 Turn switch at the tip o

230Controls in detailUseful featuresYou can take and make telephone calls us-ing the s and t buttons on the steering wheel. To carry out other tele-ph

231Controls in detailUseful featuresShortly after the completion of your Tele Aid acquaintance Call, you will receive a user ID and password via first

232Controls in detailUseful featuresEmergency callsAn emergency call is initiated automatical-ly:앫 following an accident in which the emergency tensio

233Controls in detailUseful featuresInitiating an emergency call manually1 SOS button2 Cover왘 Briefly press on cover 2. The cover will open.왘 Press SO

234Controls in detailUseful featuresRoadside Assistance button •The Roadside Assistance button • is located below the center armrest cover. 왘 Press a

235Controls in detailUseful featuresInformation button ¡The Information button ¡ is located be-low the center armrest cover.왘 Press and hold the butto

236Controls in detailUseful featuresUpgrade SignalsThe Tele Aid system processes calls using the following priority:앫 Automatic emergency – First prio

237Controls in detailUseful featuresRemote door unlockIn case you have locked your vehicle unin-tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle), and the re

238Controls in detailUseful featuresThe Response Center will then unlock your vehicle with the remote door unlocking feature.Stolen vehicle tracking s

23At a glanceInstrument clusterItem Page1 Coolant temperature gauge 1272 Fuel gauge with:Fuel reserve warning lamp 2963 L Left turn signal indicator l

239Controls in detailUseful featuresRemote control integrated into the interior rear view mirror1 Indicator lamp2 3 4 Signal transmitter button5 Hand-

240Controls in detailUseful featuresProgramming or reprogramming the in-tegrated remote controlStep 1:왘 Switch on ignition.Step 2:왘 If you have previo

241Controls in detailUseful featuresStep 5:왘 When the indicator lamp 1 flashes rapidly, release both buttons.Step 6:왘 Press and hold the just-trained

242Controls in detailUseful featuresStep 11:왘 Press, hold for two seconds and re-lease same button a second time to complete the training process.Some

243Controls in detailUseful featuresOperation of integrated remote control왘 Switch on ignition.왘 Select and press the appropriate inte-grated signal t

244Controls in detailUseful featuresInfrared reflecting windshield1 Mounting location for electronic toll collection devices (infrared transpar-ent)2

245OperationThe first 1000 miles (1500 km)Driving instructionsAt the gas stationEngine compartmentTires and wheelsWinter drivingMaintenanceVehicle car

246OperationThe first 1000 miles (1500 km)왔In the “Operation” section you will find de-tailed information on operating, maintain-ing and caring for yo

247OperationDriving instructions왔 Driving instructionsDrive sensibly – save fuelFuel consumption, to a great extent, de-pends on driving habits and op

248OperationDriving instructionsBrakes To help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roads), it is advi

24At a glanceMultifunction steering wheel왔 Multifunction steering wheelItem Page1 Multifunction display 129Operating control system1292 Selecting the

249OperationDriving instructionsAfter hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time, rather than immediately parking, so that the air stream

250OperationDriving instructionsTiresTread wear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumfe

251OperationDriving instructionsHydroplaningDepending on the depth of the water layer on the road, hydroplaning may occur, even at low speeds and with

252OperationDriving instructionsCL 500Your vehicle is factory equipped with “H”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h).An electr

253OperationDriving instructionsRoad salts and chemicals can adversely af-fect braking efficiency. Increased pedal force may become necessary to produ

254OperationDriving instructionsPassenger compartmentDriving abroadAbroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If yo

255OperationDriving instructionsCatalytic converterYour Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important element in c

256OperationDriving instructionsCoolant temperatureDuring severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tem-perature may rise clo

257OperationAt the gas station왔 At the gas stationRefueling The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear. Lo

258OperationAt the gas station왘 Replace the fuel cap by turning it to the right.You will hear when the fuel cap is tight-ened.왘 Close the fuel filler

25At a glanceCenter console왔 Center consoleUpper partItem Page1 Switch for rear window sunshade1722 Parking assist* (Parktronic system) deactivation s

259OperationAt the gas stationWindshield washer system and head-lamp cleaning systemFor more information on refilling the wash-er reservoir, see “Wind

260OperationEngine compartment왔 Engine compartmentHoodOpeningThe hood lock release lever is located in the driver’s footwell to the left of the park-i

261OperationEngine compartmentClosing왘 Let the hood drop from a height of ap-proximately 1 ft (30 cm).The hood will lock audibly.왘 Check to make sure

262OperationEngine compartmentChecking the engine oil level with the control systemWhen checking the oil level the vehicle must앫 be parked on level gr

263OperationEngine compartmentOther display messagesIf the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* is not in position 2, the following message will

264OperationEngine compartmentChecking the engine oil level with the oil dipstick (CL 500, CL 55 AMG only)When checking the oil level the vehicle must

265OperationEngine compartmentAdding engine oilCL 500, CL 55 AMG1 Oil dipstick2 Filler cap왘 Unscrew filler cap 2 from filler neck.왘 Add engine oil as

266OperationEngine compartmentBe careful not to spill any oil when adding. Avoid environmental damage caused by oil entering the ground or water.왘 Scr

267OperationEngine compartmentThe coolant expansion tank is located on the passenger side of the engine compart-ment.1 Coolant expansion tank왘 Using a

268OperationEngine compartmentBatteryYour vehicle’s battery is located in the trunk under the right hand wheel well cov-er panel (컄 page 348).The batt

26At a glanceCenter consoleLower partItem Page1 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button332 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission463 PASSENGER AIRBAG OF

269OperationEngine compartmentWindshield washer system and headlamp cleaning systemThe windshield washer reservoir is located in the engine compartmen

270OperationTires and wheels왔 Tires and wheelsSee an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommend-ed rims and tires for sum

271OperationTires and wheelsLife of tiresThe service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to:앫 Driving style앫 Ti

272OperationTires and wheelsTire pressure changes by approximately 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when

273OperationTires and wheelsChecking tire pressure electronically* (vehicles produced up to approximate-ly October 2003)The tire inflation pressure mo

274OperationTires and wheelsActivating the tire inflation pressure monitorYou must activate the tire inflation pres-sure monitor in the following case

275OperationTires and wheels왘 Press the reset button on the instru-ment cluster (컄 page 22).The following message will appear in the multifunction dis

276OperationTires and wheels왘 Switch on ignition.왘 Press button è or ÿ on the mul-tifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the standard display menu

277OperationTires and wheelsReactivating the tire pressure monitorThe tire pressure monitor must be reacti-vated in the following situations:앫 if you

278OperationTires and wheels왘 Press the reset button on the instru-ment cluster (컄 page 22).The following message will appear in the multifunction dis

27At a glanceOverhead control panel왔 Overhead control panelItem Page1 Left reading lamp on/off 1242 Rear interior lighting on/off1243 Right reading la

279OperationTires and wheelsRotating wheelsOn vehicles with the same wheel size all around, wheels can be rotated every 3000 to 6000 miles (5000 to 10

280OperationWinter driving왔 Winter drivingBefore the onset of winter, have your vehi-cle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This servic

281OperationWinter drivingBlock heater (Canada only)The engine is equipped with a block heat-er.The electrical cable may be installed at an authorized

282OperationMaintenance왔 MaintenanceWe strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance wit

283OperationMaintenanceCalling up the service indicator왘 Switch on ignition.The standard display of the control sys-tem appears (컄 page 129).왘 Press b

284OperationVehicle care왔 Vehicle careCleaning and care of vehicleWhile in operation, even while parked, your vehicle is subjected to varying external

285OperationVehicle careWe have selected car-care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always r

286OperationVehicle careEngine cleaningPrior to cleaning the engine compartment make sure to protect electrical compo-nents and connectors from the in

287OperationVehicle careCleaning the Distronic* system sensor cover1 Distronic* system sensor cover왘 Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-B

288OperationVehicle care왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and detergent solution.Window cleaning왘 Turn on the wipers and place it in

28At a glanceDoor control panel왔 Door control panelItem Page1 Door handle 962 Memory function (for stor-ing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel s

289OperationVehicle careLight alloy wheelsMercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels.If possible,

290OperationVehicle careUpholsteryUsing aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.)

291Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Where will I find...?Unlocking/locking in an emergencyOpening/closing in an emergencyReplacing bulbsReplacing wiper

292Practical hintsWhat to do if …?왔 What to do if …?Lamps in instrument cluster General information:If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to come

293Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause Suggested solution;(USA only)3(Canada only)The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving

294Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause Suggested solution?(USA only)±(Canada only)The yellow malfunction indicator lamp comes on whi

295Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause Suggested solutionl The red distance indicator lamp comes on while driving and you hear a war

296Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause Suggested solutionThe yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp comes on while driving.The fuel l

297Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause Suggested solution1 The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving.There is a malfunction

298Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Lamp in center consoleProblem Possible cause Suggested solutionThe PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp comes on.A Ba

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.Your selection of our product is a demon-stration of your trust in ou

29Getting startedUnlockingAdjustingDrivingParking and locking

299Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Messages in the displayThe control system shows warning and malfunction messages in the multifunction display.Certai

300Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Text messagesDisplay Display message Possible cause Possible solutionABC ACTIVE BODY CONTROLDRIVE CAREFULLY!The capa

301Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Display message Possible cause Possible solutionABC ACTIVE BODY CONTROLVISIT WORKSHOP!The capability of the

302Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Display message Possible cause Possible solutionDISTRONIC EXTERNAL INTERFER-ENCEREACTIVATE!Distronic* is swi

303Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Display message Possible cause Possible solutionESP NOT AVAILABLE!SEE OPER. MANUALThe ESP was deactivated th

304Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Symbol messagesDisplay symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution#BATTERY/ALTERNATORVISIT WORKSHOP!The

305Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution2BRAKE PAD WEARVISIT WORKSHOP!The brake pads have re

306Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution?VISIT WORKSHOP!There may be a malfunction in the:앫

307Practical hintsWhat to do if …?During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tem-perature may rise close to 248°F (120°

308Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Display messages Possible cause Possible solutionÏ COOLANTSTOP, ENGINE OFF!The poly-V-belt could be broken.

30Getting startedUnlocking왔The“Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners s

309Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solutionGDISPLAY MALFUNCTIONVISIT WORKSHOP!The instrument cl

310Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution: USA only:ADD 1.0 QT. ENGINE OILAT NEXT REFUELING!C

311Practical hintsWhat to do if …?When the message ADD 1.0 QT. ENGINE OIL AT NEXT REFUELING! (Canada: 1 Liter) appears while the engine is run-ning an

312Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution_ ENTRY POSITIONDO NOT DRIVE!Seat, exterior mirrors

313Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solutionF KEYCHECK BATTERYThe battery in the KEYLESS-GO* key

314Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution. 3RD BRAKE LIGHTCHECK LAMP! The high mounted brake

315Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution. HIGH BEAM, L CHECK LAMP!The left high beam lamp fl

316Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution. MARKER LIGHT, FRCHECK LAMP! The front right side m

317Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution. SWITCH OFF LIGHTS!Lamps have been turned on althou

318Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution. TURN SIG. MIRROR, RCHECK LAMP! The right turn sign

31Getting startedUnlockingStarter switch positionsStarter switch0 For removing SmartKey1 Power supply for some electrical con-sumers, such as seat adj

319Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solutiont FUNCTIONNOT AVAILABLE!This display appears if butt

320Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Tire pressure monitor messages (vehicles produced up to approximately October 2003)Display symbol Display message P

321Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionHTIRE PRES. MONITORREACTIVATE!The tire inflation pres

322Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionHTIRE PRES., RFCAUTION, TIRE DEFECT!The right front t

323Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionHTIRE PRES., RRCAUTION, TIRE DEFECT!The right rear ti

324Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Tire pressure monitor messages (vehicles produced as of approximately October 2003)Display symbol Display message P

325Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionHTIRE PRES., LFCAUTION, TIRE DEFECT!The left front ti

326Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionHTIRE PRES., RFCHECK TIRES!The right front tire press

327Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionHTIRE PRES., RRCAUTION, TIRE DEFECT!The right rear t

328Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionHTIRE PRES. MONITORREACTIVATEDThe tire pressure monit

32Getting startedUnlockingUnlocking with KEYLESS-GO*If your vehicle is equipped with the KEYLESS-GO function, your vehicle checks whether the SmartKey

329Practical hintsWhere will I find...?왔 Where will I find...?First aid kitThe first aid kit is stored in the rear center armrest.1 Arm rest2 Lid왘 Fol

330Practical hintsWhere will I find...?Vehicle jackTo prepare the vehicle jack for use왘 Remove the vehicle jack from the spare wheel well under the tr

331Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency왔 Unlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the vehicleIf you are unable to unlock the vehicle wit

332Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the trunkA minimum height clearance of 6.3 ft (1.90 m) is required to open the trunk lid.

333Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyBatteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of b

334Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencySmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 1 Battery2 Tilt battery up3 Mechanical keyReplacement battery: Lithium, t

335Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency왔 Opening/closing in an emergencySliding/pop-up roofYou can open or close the sliding/pop-up roof man

336Practical hintsReplacing bulbs왔 Replacing bulbsSafe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-fore essential

337Practical hintsReplacing bulbsRear lamps Notes on bulb replacement 앫 Only use 12 volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating. 앫

338Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for front lamps 1 Housing cover for high beam flasher bulb, parking and standing lamp2 Electrical con

33Getting startedUnlocking1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop buttonBefore you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have s

339Practical hintsReplacing bulbs왘 Insert the new bulb so that the base lo-cates in the recess on the holder.왘 From below, press connector 2 with bulb

340Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for rear lampsTail lamp assemblies1 Backup lamp (black socket)2 Turn signal lamp (white socket)3 Tail

341Practical hintsReplacing wiper blades왔 Replacing wiper bladesWiper blades in vertcal positionRemoving wiper blades왘 Turn SmartKey in starter switch

342Practical hintsReplacing wiper bladesInstalling wiper blades왘 Slide the wiper blade onto wiper arm until it locks in place.왘 Rotate the wiper blade

343Practical hintsFlat tire왔 Flat tirePreparing the vehicle왘 Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving traffic on a hard surface.왘 Turn on the h

344Practical hintsFlat tirePreparing the vehicle왘 Take vehicle tool kit tray and vehicle jack out of trunk.왘 Take the spare wheel out of wheel well (컄

345Practical hintsFlat tire1 Jack support tube cover왘 Move cover 1 toward rear by pressing at point indicated by arrow.왘 Remove cover 1 carefully to a

346Practical hintsFlat tireRemoving the wheel1 Alignment bolt왘 Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and re-move.왘 Replace this wheel bolt with alignment bolt

347Practical hintsFlat tireLowering the vehicle왘 Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful-ly on its own weight.왘

348Practical hintsBattery왔 BatteryThe battery is located in the trunk under the right hand wheel well cover panel. 1 Battery cover 2 Locking knob왘 Rot

34Getting startedAdjusting왔 AdjustingSeatsWarning! GAll seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas-tening

349Practical hintsBattery3 Negative terminal4 Cover over positive terminalDisconnecting the battery왘 Turn off all electrical consumers.왘 Open the trun

350Practical hintsBatteryReconnecting the battery왘 Turn off all electrical consumers.왘 Connect the positive lead and fasten its cover 4.왘 Connect nega

351Practical hintsJump starting왔 Jump startingIf the battery is discharged, the engine can be started with jumper cables and the bat-tery of another v

352Practical hintsJump startingThe battery is located on the right side of the trunk under the battery cover (컄 page 348). 왘 Make sure the two vehicle

353Practical hintsTowing the vehicle왔 Towing the vehicleMercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi-cle be transported with all wheels off the ground using

354Practical hintsTowing the vehicle!To be certain to avoid a possibility of damage to the drive train, however, we recommend the drive shaft be disco

355Practical hintsTowing the vehicleInstalling towing eye bolt1 Cover on right side of front bumper2 Cover on right side of rear bumperRemoving cover왘

356Practical hintsFuses왔 FusesYour vehicle’s electrical fuses are located in various fuse boxes:앫 In the dashboard on the passenger side앫 In the rear

357Practical hintsFusesOpening왘 Open the passenger door.왘 Using the flat of your hand, press on the middle of the cover 1. The edge of cover 1 lifts u

358Practical hintsFuses1 Fuse box cover, front passenger side2 SlideOpening왘 Push both slides 2 to the Œ sym-bol.왘 Remove cover 1.Closing왘 Replace cov

35Getting startedAdjustingSeat adjustmentThe seat adjustment switches are located in each door.1 Head restraint height2 Seat height3 Seat cushion tilt

359Technical dataSpare parts serviceWarranty coverageIdentification labelsLayout of poly-V-belt driveEngineRims and TiresElectrical systemMain Dimensi

360Technical dataSpare parts service왔The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle.Spare parts serviceAll author

361Technical dataWarranty coverage왔 Warranty coverageYour vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Inf

362Technical dataIdentification labels왔 Identification labels1 Certification label (on driver’s B pillar)2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (below

363Technical dataLayout of poly-V-belt drive왔 Layout of poly-V-belt driveCL 5001 Automatic belt tensioner2 ABC tandem pump (pump for power-steering as

364Technical dataEngine왔 EngineModel CL 500 (215.375)11The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for

365Technical dataRims and Tires왔 Rims and TiresUse only tires and rims which have been specifically developed for your vehicle and tested and approved

366Technical dataRims and TiresSame size tiresCL 500 (except Sport Package* and except Appearance Package*)CL 600 (except Sport Package* and except Ap

367Technical dataRims and TiresCL 500, CL 600 (Appearance Package*)CL 500, CL 600 (Sport Package*) CL 55 AMGRims (light alloy) 8J x18 H218J x18 H21 or

368Technical dataRims and TiresMixed size tiresCL 500 and CL 600 (Sport Package*) CL 55 AMGFront axle AMG light alloy rims 8½J x 18 EH211Must not be

36Getting startedAdjustingHead restraint height왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-rection of arrow 1.Head restraint tiltManually adjust the angle

369Technical dataRims and TiresSpare wheelCL 500 (except Sport Package and ex-cept Appearance Package*)CL 600CL 500 (Sport Package* and Appearance Pac

370Technical dataElectrical system왔 Electrical systemModel CL 500 CL 55 AMG CL 600Generator (alternator) 14 V/150 A 14 V/180 A 14 V/220 AStarter motor

371Technical dataMain Dimensions and weights왔 Main Dimensions and weightsMain DimensionsWeightsModel CL 500 CL 55 AMG CL 600Overall vehicle length 196

372Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants mus

373Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Low temperature cooling system CL 600 2.3 US qt (2.2

374Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Engine oilsEngine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines. Therefore, use

375Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Brake fluidDuring vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced th

376Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Gasoline additivesA major concern among engine manufac-turers is carbon build-up caused by gaso-line

377Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Coolant system design and coolant used stipulate the replacement interval. The re-placement interval

378Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantityModel Approx. freeze protection – 35°F (– 37°C) – 49°F (– 45°C)CL 5

37Getting startedAdjustingFolding front seat backrest forward1 Release leverFolding backrest forward왘 Lift release lever 1 and fold the seat backrest

379Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Windshield and headlamp washer systemBoth the windshield and headlamp washer systems are supplied fr

380Technical dataConsumer information왔 Consumer informationThe following text is published as required of all manufacturers of passenger cars un-der T

381Technical dataConsumer informationTemperatureThe temperature grades are A (the high-est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis-tance to the gene

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383Technical termsABC(Active Body Control)Active, computer-controlled system that hydraulically adjusts the suspen-sion at all four wheels in response

384Technical termsCOMAND(Cockpit Management and Data Sys-tem)Information and operating center for vehicle sound and communications systems, including

385Technical termsFSS(Flexible Service System)Service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle maintenance

386Technical termsMultifunction displayDisplay field in the speedometer used to present information provided by the control system.Multifunction steer

387Technical termsRON(Research Octane Number)The Research Octane Number for gaso-line as determined by a standardized method. It is an indication of a

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38Getting startedAdjustingthe respective backrest is not engaged in its lock. Carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is in a saf

389IndexAABC 210, 383Messages in display 300Setting vehicle level 211ABS 23, 77, 383Malfunction indicator lamp 292Messages in display 301Warning lamp

390IndexSteering column height 39Steering column in or out 39Steering column up or down 39Steering wheel 39Air conditioner (cooling)Turning off 183Air

391IndexAutomatic headlamp mode 120Automatic lighting controlActivating 124Deactivating 125Automatic locking when driving 105Automatic transmission 15

392IndexFront lamps 336High beam 336High mounted brake lamp 337License plate lamps 337, 340Low beam 336Parking lamps 336, 337, 339Rear fog lamp 337, 3

393IndexChild safety switch see Blocking of rear window operation 75Cigarette lighter 228CL 55 AMG KompressorMANUAL shift program mode 164CleaningCup

394IndexNAVI menu 141Settings menu 145Standard display menu 134Submenus 131, 133TEL* menu 139Trip computer menu 143Vehicle submenu 153Convenience subm

395IndexLimiting opening height of trunk lid 153Rear window defroster 182Residual heat 184Seat heater 113, 114Seat ventilation* 115Tow-away alarm 84De

396IndexDoor handle 28Door unlockWith Tele Aid 237DoorsMessage in display 309Opening from inside vehicle 96Opening from outside 89Downhill drivingCrui

397IndexEngine malfunction indicator lamp 23, 294Engine number 384Engine oil 261Adding 265Additives 374Checking level 261Consumption 261Display messag

398IndexFuel tankFiller flap 257Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 372Functions (control system) 131, 133Resetting 146Fuse box 356, 357Fuse chart 329Fus

ContentsIntroduction ... 9Product information... 9Operator’s Manual...

39Getting startedAdjustingSteering wheel Steering wheel adjustmentThe stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column (lower lef

399IndexHeight adjustmentHead restraints 36Steering wheel 39Height adjustmentsVehicle level 211High beam flasher 49, 123High beam headlampsMessages in

400IndexKKey, mechanical 331Key, SmartKeyBattery check lamp 89Changing the batteries 333Checking the batteries 91Factory setting 89Global locking 89Gl

401IndexLight sensor 315Lighter see Cigarette lighter 228Lighting 119Automatic headlamp mode 120Combination switch 123Daytime running lamp mode 121Ext

402IndexStoring exterior rear view mirror parking positions 117Storing key dependent settings 117Menus 131AUDIO 134Distronic* 142, 201In control syste

403IndexOOccupant safety 60Airbags 61Children and airbags 62Children in the vehicle 69Fastening the seat belt 42Infant and child restraint systems 69L

404IndexParking brake 47, 54Message in display 305Releasing 47Parking lampsReplacing bulbs 336, 337, 339Switching on 119Parking positionExterior rear

405IndexQQuick searchPhone book* 140RRadioSelecting satellite radio* stations 135Selecting stations 135Radio transmitters, control and operation 254Ra

406IndexResidual ventilation 183REST (Residual engine heat utilization) 386Restraint system see Infant and child re-straint systems 69, 73Rims and Tir

407IndexSettingConvenience functions 154Cruise control 196Daytime running lamp mode 150Digital clock 23Distronic* time interval 205Exterior rear view

408IndexSliding/pop-up roof 191Closing 191, 335Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 194Closing with SmartKey 193Messages in display 318Opening 191, 335Opening wit

40Getting startedAdjustingMirrorsAdjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffi

409IndexSteering wheelAdjusting 39Buttons 24Cleaning 289Electrical adjustment 39Heated steering wheel* 228Stolen vehicleTracking services 238StoppingS

410IndexTar stains 285Tele Aid 230Emergency calls 232Information 235Initiating an emergency call manually 233Messages in display 318Remote door unlock

411IndexMessage in display 319Opening 96Opening from inside vehicle 97Opening with SmartKey 90Parcel net 226Tie-down hooks 220Trunk lid 96Trunk lock 3

412IndexVehicle battery 348Vehicle care 284Cup holder 289Distronic* system sensor cover 287Engine cleaning 286Gear selector lever 289Hard plastic trim

413IndexWheel changeTightening torque 347WheelsRotating 279Tires and wheels 270Window curtain airbags 65Windows see Side windowsWindshieldRefilling wa

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Service and LiteratureYour authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly.

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41Getting startedAdjustingThe buttons are located on the driver’s door.1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button2 Passenger-side exterior rear

42Getting startedDriving왔 DrivingFastening the seat beltsWarning! GDo not lay any objects in the driver’s foot-well. Be careful that floor mats or car

43Getting startedDrivingAccording to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front

44Getting startedDriving1 Release button2 Buckle3 Latch plate왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt from the seat belt outlet.왘 Place the shoulder port

45Getting startedDrivingStarting the engine Automatic transmissionGearshift pattern for automatic transmissionP Park position with gear selector lever

46Getting startedDrivingStarting with KEYLESS-GO*You can start your vehicle without the Smartkey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

47Getting startedDrivingParking brake 1 Parking brake pedal2 Parking brake release handle왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on handle 2.The warnin

48Getting startedDriving왘 Release the brake pedal.왘 Carefully depress the accelerator.Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic central locking sys

ContentsSafety and Security ... 59Occupant safety... 60Airbags ...

49Getting startedDrivingSwitching on headlampsExterior lamp switch1 Off2 Low beam headlamps on왘 Turn the switch to B.For more information, see “Exteri

50Getting startedDrivingWindshield wipersThe combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.Combination switch1 Single wipe2 Switchi

51Getting startedDrivingSingle wipe왘 Press switch briefly in the direction of arrow 1.The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.Wiping

52Getting startedDrivingProblems while drivingThe engine runs erratically and misfires앫 An ignition cable may be damaged.앫 The engine electronics may

53Getting startedParking and locking왔 Parking and lockingYou have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. E

54Getting startedParking and lockingParking brake1 Parking brake2 Release handle왘 Step firmly on parking brake 1.When the engine is running, the indic

55Getting startedParking and lockingSwitching off headlamps왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M (컄 page 49).For more information, see “Exterior lamp s

56Getting startedParking and lockingFor more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 88).Turning off the engine with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Place the

57Getting startedParking and locking1 Lock button on the door handle왘 After exiting the vehicle, press lock button 1 on the door handle or on the trun

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ContentsControl system ... 129Multifunction display... 129Multifunction steering wheel... 130M

59Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyPanic alarmDriving safety systemsAnti-theft systems

60Safety and SecurityOccupant safety왔 Occupant safetyIn this section you will learn the most im-portant facts about the restraint systems of the vehic

61Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyAirbagsWarning! GIn the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come on at all, the SR

62Safety and SecurityOccupant safety앫 Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward, still permitting proper opera-tion of vehicle controls. The

63Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyserious injuries or death should the side airbag be activated.(2) Always sit nearly upright, properly use the seat

64Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and airbagWhen you sell your vehicle we strongly

65Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyFront airbags1 Driver airbag2 Passenger airbagDriver and passenger front airbags are de-ployed: 앫 in the event of

66Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyIn addition, the window curtain airbags are deployed:앫 in certain vehicle rolloversThe side impact airbags and win

67Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GNever ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be

68Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyEmergency tensioning device (ETD), seat belt force limiterThe seat belts for the front and rear outer seats are eq

ContentsUseful features ... 221Storage compartments... 221Ashtrays ...

69Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyAutomatic comfort-fit feature seat beltAn automatic comfort-fit feature for front seats reduces the retracting for

70Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyiFor more information on child seats with mounting fittings for tether an-chorages, see “Installation of infant an

71Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyBabySmartTM1 airbag deactivation system1 Indicator lampSpecial BabySmartTM compatible child seats, designed for us

72Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySelf-test BabySmartTM1 without special child seat installedAfter turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to pos

73Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyInstallation of infant and child restraint systemsThis vehicle is equipped with tether an-chorages for a top tethe

74Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyChild seat anchors – LATCH typeThis vehicle is equipped with two LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) ty

75Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyBlocking of rear window operationThe override switch is located on the driv-er’s door.1 Override switchActivating

76Safety and SecurityPanic alarm왔 Panic alarmAn audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps will operate for approximately 2½ minutes.1 Â buttonActivati

77Safety and SecurityDriving safety systems왔 Driving safety systemsIn this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems:앫

78Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsThe - indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to

ContentsMaintenance... 282Clearing the service indicator ... 282Service term exceeded ... 282Cal

79Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsESPThe Electronic Stability Program (ESP) monitors the vehicle's traction (force of adhesive friction

80Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsFor more information, see “Practical hints” (컄 page 295).Switching off the ESPTo improve the vehicle'

81Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsThe switch is located on the center con-sole.1 ESP on/off왘 Press ESP switch 1 until the ESP warning lamp v

82Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systems왔 Anti-theft systemsImmobilizerThe immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.Activat

83Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsArming the alarm systemThe alarm system is armed after locking the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*. Th

84Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsTow-away alarmOnce the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone attem

85Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systems왘 Press switch 2.Indicator lamp 1 in the switch comes on briefly.왘 Exit and lock your vehicle with the SmartKey

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87Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSeatsMemory functionLightingInstrument clusterControl systemAutomatic transmissionGood visibilityAutomatic cl

88Controls in detailLocking and unlocking왔In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to oper-ate the equipment inst

ContentsTechnical data... 359Spare parts service... 360Warranty coverage...

89Controls in detailLocking and unlockingFactory settingGlobal unlocking왘 Press button Œ.All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the do

90Controls in detailLocking and unlockingRestoring to factory setting왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about six seconds until batte

91Controls in detailLocking and unlockingChecking the batteries왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.Battery check lamp 5 comes on brief-ly to indicate that the Smart

92Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSmartKey with KEYLESS-GO1 ‹ Lock button2 Š Unlock button for trunk lid3 Locking tab for mechanical key4 Œ Unl

93Controls in detailLocking and unlockingDoing so could impair the function of the KEYLESS-GO system.앫 To lock or unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey wit

94Controls in detailLocking and unlockingFactory settingGlobal unlocking왘 Grasp the door handle.The vehicle will lock again automatically within appro

95Controls in detailLocking and unlockingLocking the vehicle1 Vehicle lock button왘 Press vehicle lock button 1.or 왘 Press the lock button at the outsi

96Controls in detailLocking and unlockingOpening the doors from the insideYou can open a locked door from the in-side. Open door only when conditions

97Controls in detailLocking and unlockingThe trunk can also be opened using the SmartKey (컄 page 90) or from its inside in an emergency, see “Trunk li

98Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the trunk lid1 Handle왘 Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on handle 1.왘 Push the trunk lid closed from