maintenance MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class 2008 C216 Comand Manual

736 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for
our service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters
required for vehicles with Maintenance
System. For a listing of approved engine
oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory
Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA
only), or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Engine oil additivesAir conditioning refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air condition-
ing system.
Brake fluid
Only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Any au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will pro-
vide you with additional information.
!
Using engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or chang-
ing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer
than those called for by the Maintenance System
will result in engine or emission control system
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim-
ited Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System recommen-
dations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do
so will result in engine or emission control sys-
tem damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
!
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending
oil additives are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
!
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based
lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the system
will occur.
Warning!
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During vehicle operation, the boiling point of
the brake fluid is continuously reduced
through the absorption of moisture from the
atmosphere.
Under extremely strenuous operating condi-
tions, this moisture content can lead to the
formation of bubbles in the system, thus re-
ducing the system’s efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s
Maintenance Booklet for replacement inter-
val.

739 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
The coolant solution must be used year
round to provide the necessary corrosion
protection and increase boil-over protec-
tion. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for re-
placement interval.
Coolant system design and coolant used
determine the replacement interval. The
replacement interval published in the
Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solu-
tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved
products of equal specification are used to
renew the coolant concentration or bring it
back up to the proper level.
For information on other Mercedes-Benz
approved products of equal specification,
refer to the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.To provide important corrosion protection,
the solution must be at least 50% anticor-
rosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze
protection to approximately -35°F
[-37°C]). If you use a solution that is more
than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze
protection to approximately -49°F
[-45°C]), the engine temperature will in-
crease due to the lower heat transfer capa-
bility of the solution. Therefore, do not use
more than this amount of anticorrosion/
antifreeze.
If the coolant level is low, water and
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
should be used to bring it up to the proper
level (have cooling system checked for
signs of leakage).
The water in the cooling system must meet
minimum requirements, which are usually
satisfied by normal drinking water. If you
are not sure about the water quality, con-
sult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Your vehicle contains a number of alumi-
num parts. The use of aluminum compo-
nents in motor vehicle engines
necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze
coolant used in such engines be specifical-
ly formulated to protect the aluminum
parts. Failure to use such anticorrosion/
antifreeze coolant will result in a signifi-
cantly shortened service life.
Therefore, the following product is strongly
recommended for use in your vehicle:
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze agent.
Before the start of the winter season (or
once a year in hot southern regions), you
should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze
concentration checked. The coolant is also
regularly checked each time you bring your
vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for service.

747 Index
Corner-illuminating lamps 395
Courtesy lighting 399
Cruise control 437
Activating 438
Canceling 439
Driving downhill 439
Driving uphill 439
Message in display 624
Setting current speed 439
Setting to last stored speed
(“Resume” function) 442
Cup holder
In front seat armrest 513
In rear seat armrest 513
Curb weight 586D
Date
Setting (COMAND) 257
Daytime running lamp mode 393
Setting 301
Deceleration
With DISTRONIC Plus* 447
Deep water see Standing water
Defrosting 494
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (COMAND) 260
Interior lighting (COMAND) 266
Department of Transportation see DOT
Destination entry (COMAND) 198
Destination memory (COMAND) 247
Difficulties
While driving 411
While starting 408
Digital speedometer 287
Additional speedometer 301
Dimensions, Vehicle 732
Direction of rotation, Tires 564Displays
Additional speedometer 301
Digital speedometer 287
DISTRONIC Plus* 446
Maintenance service indicator 592
Multifunction display 282
Vehicle status message see
Multifunction display messages
Distance
Decreasing in DISTRONIC Plus* 458
Increasing in DISTRONIC Plus* 458
Setting in DISTRONIC Plus* 457
Distance to Empty (Range) 287
Distance warning lamp* 31, 614
DISTRONIC Plus* 443
Activated 448
Activating 449
Calling up settings 448
Cleaning system sensor 599
Deactivated 448
Deactivating 456
Deceleration 447
Decreasing distance 458
Decreasing time interval 457
Displays in the multifunction
display 446

753 Index
Lock button 356
Locking and unlocking 356
Loss of 361
Messages in display 661
Opening button for trunk 356
Panic button 64
Remote control 356
Restoring to factory setting 361
Selective setting 360
Starting the engine 407
Switching on ignition with 367
Turning off engine 415
Unlock button 356
Kickdown 424
Kilopascal 586
Knee bag 46L
Labels 722
Certification 722
Emission control information 723
Tire and Loading Information 565
Vacuum line routing diagram 723
Lamp bulbs, exterior 688
Lamps, exterior
Front 689
Light sensor 664
Rear 689
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 31, 65, 608
Air bag Off 46
Battery check lamp (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 360
Battery check lamp (SmartKey) 355
Brake warning lamp 31
Brakes 609
Combination low tire pressure
malfunction telltale 31, 618
Distance warning lamp* 31, 614
DISTRONIC Plus* 31, 446, 614
Electronic parking brake 31, 610
Engine diagnostics 31, 612Engine malfunction 31, 612
ESP
®
31, 609, 614
Front passenger
front air bag off 51, 620
High beam headlamp 31
Maintenance service indicator 592
Park Assist* 31
Parktronic* 31
Seat belt telltale 31, 615
SRS 31, 617
TPMS malfunction telltale 31, 618
Turn signals 31
Language (COMAND) 258
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
Lever
For automatic transmission
(gear selector lever) 417
For cruise control 438, 449
For DISTRONIC Plus* 449
License plate lamps
Messages in display 666
Replacing bulbs 689
Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 604
Light sensor
Message in display 664

754 IndexLighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 391
Automatic headlamp mode 392
COMAND display illumination 85
Corner-illuminating lamps 395
Courtesy lighting 399
Daytime running lamp mode 393
Door entry lamps 399
High beam flasher 395
Instrument cluster
illumination 434, 483
Interior 398
Low beam headlamps 392
Manual headlamp mode 392
Trunk 399
Limp-Home Mode 433
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting (COMAND) 261
Lock button
Door handle
(KEYLESS-GO*) 359, 405
Key, SmartKey 352
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 356Locking 412
Automatic central locking
(COMAND) 263
Vehicle in an emergency 685
Locking knob 362
Loss of
Key, Mechanical 361
Key, SmartKey 361
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 361
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 721
Low beam headlamps 392
Replacing bulbs 689
Lowering
Vehicle 701
Lubricants 733
Lumbar support (COMAND) 277M
Maintenance 16, 592
Automatic Call (Tele Aid) 530
Calling up service indicator
display 593
Clearing service indicator
message 592
Maintenance System 592
Resetting service indicator 594
Service indicator message 592
Service term exceeded 593
Maintenance System 592
Manual headlamp mode 392
Manual shift program
(CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG)
Deactivating 432
MAXCOOL
Maximum cooling 496
Maximum load rating, Tires 586
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 570,
586
Maximum tire inflation pressure 583,
587
Maximum tire load rating 582
Memory function 385

756 IndexN
Navigation system
Menu overview (COMAND) 189
Navigation system (COMAND) 183
Basic settings 193
Destination entry 198
Destination memory 247
Detour function (COMAND) 242
Driving maneuver 233
Hiding/showing the
menu system 191
Last destinations 254
Map display 190
Operation 190
POI entry 225
Real-time traffic 244
Route guidance 233
Navigation system (Instrument cluster
control system) 287
Driving maneuver 288
Navigation system (Voice Control) 315
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 417, 421
New vehicle break-in 538Night View Assist* 481
Cleaning the windshield in front
of the camera 602
Dirty or fogged-up windshield 483
Image on multifunction display 482
Malfunction 484
Messages in display 669
Removing condensation 483
Switching on or off 482
Normal occupant weight 587
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 723
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 587
Occupant safety 40
Air bags 42
Children and air bags 57
Children in the vehicle 57
Fastening the seat belt 388
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 51
Infant and child restraint systems 58
LATCH-type child seat anchors 61
Seat belts 44, 388OCS 48
Self-test 52
Odometer 286
Oil
Filler neck 558
Oil level see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 428
Operating safety 20
Voice Control 303
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 599
Outside temperature indicator 31, 436
Overdue maintenance service 593
Overhead control panel 37

759 Index
Roadside Assistance 16
Tele Aid 526
RON 551, 735
Route guidance (COMAND) 233
Route guidance (Instrument cluster
control system) 287
Rubber parts, cleaning 604
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 65
Occupant 40
Reporting defects 22
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio
Calling SIRIUS Service Center
(COMAND) 111
Channel update (COMAND) 111
Operation (COMAND) 104
Selecting channel (Instrument cluster
control system) 290
Selecting program category
(COMAND) 107
Showing program info
(COMAND) 111
Submenu overview (COMAND) 104Tuning in channels (COMAND) 108,
110
Voice Control 330
Seat belts 53
Children in the vehicle 57
Cleaning 605
Fastening 53, 388
Force limiter 56
Messages in display 673
Proper use of 54, 390
Safety guidelines 44
Telltale 31, 55, 615
Seating capacity 565
Seats 368
adjusting front passenger seat from
driver’s seat 370
Adjustment 368
Drive-dynamic multicontour* in the
front, Adjusting (COMAND) 278
Easy entry/exit feature 373
Folding back and placing upright
rear head restraints 377
Head restraints 376
Heating 375
Lumbar support (COMAND) 277Memory function 385
Messages in display
(Seat backrest) 680
Operating via COMAND 276
Ventilation* 376
Selector lever
Lock 406
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 52
Tele Aid 523
Service and warranty information 14
Service intervals see Maintenance
service indicator
Service life, Tires 562
Service see Maintenance
Service system see Maintenance System
Service, Parts 720
Setting
Cruise control 439
DISTRONIC Plus* time interval 457
Following distance in DISTRONIC
Plus* 457
Higher speed in cruise control 440
Higher speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* 453

761 Index
Storage tray/telephone* compartment
in front armrest 510
Under the front seats 511
Storing tires 563
Summer opening feature 404
Sun visors 516
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshades
Extending or retracting rear window
sunshade (COMAND) 267
Suspension tuning
Setting (ABC) 461
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 19
System settings (COMAND)
Bluetooth
® settings 176
Display 255
Favorite button 259
Menu overview 255
Reset 259
Setting the system language 258
Time settings 255
Voice Control settings
(COMAND) 257T
Tachometer 435
Overspeed range 435
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 599
Messages in display 668
Tar stains 596
Tele Aid 522
Automatic Maintenance Call 530
Call priority 528
Emergency calls 523
Hands-free microphone 37
Information 527
Information button 525
Initiating an emergency call
manually 525
Messages in display 675
Remote door lock 529
Remote door unlock 529
Roadside Assistance 526
Roadside Assistance button 525
SOS button 525
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 530
System self-check 523Telephone cradle
Changing 521
Telephone* 519
“911” emergency call
(COMAND) 141
Accepting/ending a call
(COMAND) 148
Answering/ending a call (Instrument
cluster control system) 297
Call lists (COMAND) 146
Changing mobile phone cradle 521
Compartment 510
Dialing (Instrument cluster control
system) 296
Entering the telephone number
(COMAND) 149
Hands-free microphone 37
Inserting in cradle 520
Installing a different mobile
phone cradle 522
Operation 294
Operation (COMAND) 137
Phone book (COMAND) 154
Phone book (Instrument cluster
control system) 296
PIN (COMAND) 142

762 Index
PIN2 (COMAND) 143
PUK / PUK2 (COMAND) 143
Redialing (COMAND) 150
Redialing (Instrument cluster
control system) 297
Removing from cradle 521
Single call connection
(COMAND) 151
Speed dialing (COMAND) 150
Submenu overview (COMAND) 144
Switching on/off (COMAND) 139
Transferring a call (COMAND) 153
Unlock code (COMAND) 143
Voice Control 308
Telephone* cradle
Changing 521
Temperature
Outside temperature indicator 31
Setting interior temperature
(COMAND) 270
Tires 570
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 701
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Power tilt/sliding
sunroofTime
Setting (COMAND) 255
TIN 588
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 565
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tires 561
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS) 572
And Rims 727
And Wheels 561
Care and maintenance 562
Chains 591
Checking inflation pressure electroni-
cally with Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
(Advanced TPMS) 572
Cleaning 563
Cold tire inflation pressure 586
Combination low tire pressure
malfunction telltale 31, 618
Direction of rotation 564
Driving instructions 543
Important notes on tire
inflation pressure 570Inflation pressure 569
Information placard 565
Inspection 562
Load rating 578, 588
Load rating, Maximum 582, 586
Minispare wheel 683, 730
Ply composition and material
used 588
Problems under-/overinflation 569
Retreads 561
Rotating 589
Service life 562
Sizes 727
Snow 590
Speed rating 544, 579, 588
Storing 563
Temperature 570, 584
Terminology 585
Total load limit 588
TPMS malfunction telltale 31, 618
Traction 544, 588
Tread depth 563
Tread depth, Winter 590
Treadwear indicators 588
Vehicle maximum load on 588