MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2006 C215 Owner's Manual

430 Technical termsMaintenance System (U.S. vehicles)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. The Maintenance
System in your vehicle tracks distance
driven and the time elapsed since your
last maintenance service, and calls for
the next maintenance service accord-
ingly.
Maximum load rating
(
page 310)
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(page 310)
Maximum tire inflation pressure
(page 310)
Memory function
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and exterior mirror posi-
tions.MON
(M
otor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline’s
ability to resist undesired detonation
(knocking). The average of both the
MON (Motor Octane Number) and
->RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Multifunction display
Display field in the speedometer used
to present information provided by the
control system.
Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel with buttons for operat-
ing the control system.
Normal occupant weight
(
page 310)Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
of the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine speed range, as it may result in se-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Parktronic system (Parking assist)*
System which uses visual and acoustic
signals to assist the driver during park-
ing maneuvers.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.

431 Technical terms
Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing:


Engine


Clutch/torque converter


Transmission


Transfer case


Drive shaft


Differential


Axle shafts/axles
Production options weight
(
page 310)Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between standard operationS and
comfort operationC.
CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG with steer-
ing wheel gearshift control and manual
shift program: in addition toS andC
(see above), you can useM for manual
operation
PSI
(P
ounds per s
quare i
nch)
(
page 310)
Recommended tire inflation pressure
(page 310)
REST
(Residual engine heat utilization)
Feature that uses the engine heat
stored in the coolant to heat the vehi-
cle interior for a short time after the en-
gine has been turned off.Restraint systems
Seat belts, belt tensioners, air bags
and child restraint systems. As inde-
pendent systems, their protective func-
tions complement one another.
Rim
(
page 310)
RON
(Research O
ctane N
umber)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line’s ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (knocking). The average of both
the ->MON (Motor Octane Number)
and RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the transmission selector le-
ver from being inadvertently moved out
of positionP without the SmartKey
turned and the brake pedal depressed.

432 Technical termsSidewall
(
page 310)
SRS
(Supplemental R
estraint S
ystem)
Seat belts, emergency tensioning de-
vice and air bags. Though independent
systems, they are closely interfaced to
provide effective occupant protection.
Tele Aid System
(T
elematic A
larm I
dentification on
D
emand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-
tivated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
vided that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not dam-
aged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.Telematics
A combination of the terms “telecom-
munications” and “informatics”.
Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.
TIN
(T
ire I
dentification N
umber)
(
page 311)
Tire load rating
(page 311)
Tire ply composition and material used
(page 311)
Tire speed rating
(page 311)
Traction
(page 311)
Tread
(page 311)
Treadwear indicators
(page 311)Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(
page 311)
Vehicle capacity weight
(page 311)
Vehicle level control
The ground clearance of the vehicle is
automatically controlled according to a
selected setting and speed. The driver
can choose manually within a range of
ground clearance, for example on very
rough roads.
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
(page 311)
VIN
(Vehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.
Voice control system*
Voice control system for car phones,
portable cell phones and audio sys-
tems (radio, CD, etc.).

433 Index
A
ABC 220, 427
Messages in display 339
Setting vehicle level 221
Suspension tuning 220
ABS 80, 427
Indicator lamp 328
Messages in display 341
Accelerator position, Automatic
transmission 169
Accessory weight 309
Accident 56
Active Body Control see ABC
Additional turn signals
Replacing bulbs 379
Air bags 63
BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system 74, 427
Children 64
Front 67
Safety guidelines 66
Side impact 67
Window curtain 68
Air cleaner see Air filter
Air conditioning refrigerant 419, 420Air conditioning system see Automatic cli-
mate control
Air conditioning, Cooling 193
Air distribution 188
Air filter
Message in display 341
Air recirculation mode 190
Air vents 185, 196
Air volume 189
Alarm system see Anti-theft alarm system
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 370,
389, 427
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 423, 424
Antiglare, Rear view mirror 178
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft alarm systems
Indicator lamp 86
Anti-theft systems 85
Anti-theft alarm system 85
Immobilizer 85
Tow-away alarm 87
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 232, 233
Ashtrays 237
Aspect ratio 309AUDIO menu 142
Audio system
CD changer operating mode 145
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirror 178
Automatic central locking, Control
system 110, 162
Automatic climate control 184
Air conditioning refrigerant 420
Air conditioning, Cooling 193
Air distribution 188
Air recirculation mode 190
Air vents 185, 196
Air volume 189
Charcoal filter 191
Control panel 185
Deactivating system 187
Defogging 188
Defrosting 189
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 189
Rear window defroster 193
Residual engine heat and ventilation
(REST) 194
Setting the temperature 187
Automatic headlamp mode 126
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 131

434 IndexAutomatic locking when driving 110
Automatic transmission 48, 165
Accelerator position 169
Driving tips 169
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 177
Gear ranges 170
Gear selector lever position 48, 165,
167
Gear shifting malfunctions 177
Kickdown 169
Kickdown, manual shift program
CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG 177
Manual (One-touch) gearshifting 172
Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and
CL 65 AMG 175
Shift program mode selector
switch 171
Starting the engine 48
Steering wheel gearshift control
CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG 173
Transmission fluid level 279
Warning sounds (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO*) 59B
BabySmart
TM
Air bag deactivation system 74
Compatible child seats 427
Self-test 74
Backrest
Power seats 37
Power seats, Multicontour* 117
Backrest supports
Shoulder region (Multicontour
seats*) 117
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs 379, 383
Bar 309
BAS 81, 427
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 93
Replacing 376
Battery, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 99
Replacing 377
Battery, Vehicle 281, 391
Charging 392
Disconnecting 392
Jump starting 394
Message in display 345Reconnecting 393
Reinstalling 392
Removing 392
Bead 309
Beverage holder see Cup holder
Bi-Xenon headlamps see Headlamps
Block heater (Canada only) 314
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake fluid 420
Brake warning lamp 329
Checking 271
Message in display 346
Brake lamp
High mounted 379
Messages in display 354
Replacing bulbs 379
Brake pads
Message in display 346
Brakes 260
High-performance brake system
(CL 65 AMG only) 261
Warning lamp 329
Break-in the vehicle 258
Bulbs, replacing
Side marker lamps, front 382
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs

435 Index
C
CAC 427
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holder
CAN system 428
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 418
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down hooks 229
Carpets, cleaning 325
Catalytic converter 268
CD changer 145
Central locking
Automatic 110, 162
Locking/unlocking from inside 111
Central locking/unlocking switches 111
Certification label 406
Charcoal filter 191
Children in the vehicle 72
Air bags 64
BabySmart
TM compatible child
seat 72
Blocking of rear window operation 78
Indicator lamp, front passenger front
air bag 74Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH-type child seat mounts 77
Tether attachment points 76
Cigarette lighter 238
Clock 25
See separate COMAND operating in-
structions
Cockpit 22, 428
COMAND see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 52, 53, 54, 129
Control system 137, 428
Multifunction display 137
Multifunction steering wheel 138
Resetting to factory default 154
Control system menus
AUDIO 142
Distronic* 150
NAVI 149
Settings 154
Standard display 142
TEL* 147
Trip computer 151
Vehicle status message memory 153Control system submenus
Convenience 163
Instrument cluster 157
Lighting 158
Vehicle 162
Controller Area Network see CAN system
Coolant 271, 280, 422
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 424
Capacities 419, 424
Checking level 271, 280
Messages in display 347
Temperature 269
Temperature gauge 25, 135
Courtesy lighting 133
Cruise control 205, 428
Message in display 350
Cruise control lever 205
Cup holder 235
Cup holders
Cleaning 324
Curb weight 309, 428
Customer Assistance Center see CAC

436 IndexD
Daytime running lamp mode 127
Setting 159
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 188
Defrosting, Front 189
Defrosting, Rear 193
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lights 160
Interior illumination 161
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
While driving 56
With starting 50
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 142
Dimensions, Vehicle 417
Direction of rotation, Tires 286
Displays
Digital speedometer 142
Maintenance service indicator 315
Messages in display 337
Multifunction display 137
Outside temperature 25, 136, 157Showing malfunctions 153
Symbol messages 345
Text messages 339
Vehicle status messages 153, 337
Vehicle system settings, Control
system 137
Distance to empty (Range) 152
Distronic* 150, 208, 428
Activating/deactivating 213
Cleaning system sensor 322
Control system 150
Distance warning function 216
Driving hints 217
Menu 211
Messages in display 342
Sensor cover 322
Warning and indicator lamps 210
Warning sounds 216, 332
Document holder 230
Door
Entry lamps 133
Inside door handle 30, 100
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 60, 90
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 60, 94Message in display 350
Opening from inside/outside 32, 33,
90, 94, 100
Power closing assist for doors 110
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 248
Unlocking the driver’s door, Mechani-
cal key 372
DOT 309
Drink holder see Cup holder
Drinking and driving 259
Drive gear position, Automatic
transmission 48, 165, 167
Driving
Abroad 267
Hydroplaning 263
In winter 265
Instructions 45, 259
Problems 56
Safety systems 80
Systems 205
Through standing water 266
Tips, Automatic transmission 169

437 Index
Driving safety systems
ABS 80
BAS 81
ESP
®
82, 429
Driving systems 205
ABC 220
Cruise control 205
Distronic* 208
Parktronic* 223
Vehicle level control 221E
Easy-entry/exit feature 112, 163
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 416
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency call system
Hands-free microphone 29
Emergency calls
Tele Aid 243, 244
Emergency operations
Fuel filler flap 374
Limp Home Mode, Automatic
transmission 177
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 372
Power tilt/sliding sunroof, Manual
operation 375
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 248
Trunk, Releasing from inside 109
Trunk, Unlocking 373
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 394
First aid kit 369
Flat tire, Changing 386Fuses 399
Hazard warning flasher 130
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 328
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance (Tele Aid) 244
Towing the vehicle 396
Emission control 268
Information label 406
System warranties 10
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 406
Engine
Block heater (Canada only) 314
Break-in recommendations 258
Cleaning 320
Compartment 273
Malfunction indicator lamp 25, 330
Number 406, 428
Poly-V-belt layout 407, 408
Starting 48
Tachometer 25, 136
Technical data 408
Turning off 58
Engine coolant see Coolant

438 IndexEngine oil 274, 420
Adding 278
Additives 420
Changing 278, 420
Checking level 274
Consumption 274
Filler neck 278, 279
Messages in display 275, 276, 351
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter 420
Viscosity 428
ESP
®
82, 429
Messages in display 342
Warning lamp 332, 333
ETD 71, 429
Safety guidelines 66
Exterior rear view mirrors 43
Auto-dimming on the driver’s
side 178
Parking position 124, 180
Parking position for 164
Power folding 180
Storing parking position 124F
Filler neck, Engine oil 278, 279
First aid kit 369
Flat tire 386
Jacking up the vehicle 387
Lowering the vehicle 390
Mounting the spare wheel 386
Preparing the vehicle 386
Flexible Service System see FSS
Fluids
ABC fluid 279
Automatic transmission 279, 418
Brake fluid 272, 418, 420
Capacities 418
Engine coolant 280, 419, 422
Engine oil 418, 420
Hydraulic system for ABC 418
Power steering fluid 418
Windshield washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system 282, 419,
425
Fog lamps 128, 379
Messages in display 355, 357
Replacing bulbs 379, 383Front air bags 67
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 63, 67
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 74, 336
Front seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
FSS (Canada vehicles) 315, 429
Fuel 271, 419, 421
Additives 422
Capacities, Fuel tank 419
Consumption statistics after
start 151
Consumption statistics since last
reset 152
Filling the tank 270
Fuel filler flap and cap 270, 374
Fuel gauge 25, 331
Fuel reserve warning lamp 25, 331
Requirements, Octane rating 271,
419, 421
Technical data 419, 421
Fuel cap
Engine malfunction indicator
lamp 331
Message in display 360

439 Index
Fuel filler flap 270
Locking/unlocking 270
Opening in an emergency 374
Opening/closing 270
Fuel reserve warning lamp 331
Fuel tank
Capacity 419
Filler flap 270
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 25
Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 271,
419
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 418
Fuses 399
Aids for replacing fuses 399
Fuse boxes in engine
compartment 401
Fuse boxes in passenger
compartment 400
Fuse chart 370
Fuse extractor 370
Replacing 399
Spare fuses 370G
Garage door opener 249
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 309
Gear range 429
Automatic transmission 170
Limiting 170
Shifting into optimal 172
Gear selector lever 48, 165
Cleaning 324
Lock 51
Message in display 344
Position indicator 166
Position, Automatic transmission 48,
165, 167
Global locking/unlocking see Key
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 231
Good visibility 178
GPS 429
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 309
GVWR 310H
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 324
Hazard warning flasher 130
Head restraints
Folding rear head restraints
back 115
Front seat 38, 39
Front seat, Removing and
installing 114
Rear seat 115
Head unit see COMAND
Headlamp switch-off delay see Delayed
switch-off, Exterior lights
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 126
Bi-Xenon 379, 427
Cleaning lenses 321
Cleaning system 178, 282, 425
Cleaning system washer
reservoir 271, 282
Manual headlamp mode 126
Messages in display 355
Replacing bulbs 379
Switch 52, 125