flat tire MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class 2008 C216 Comand Manual

ContentsAt the gas station............................... 550
Refueling ...................................... 550
Check regularly and before a
long trip ........................................ 552
Engine compartment.......................... 553
Hood ............................................ 553
Engine oil...................................... 554
Transmission fluid level ................ 558
Active Body Control (ABC)
fluid level ...................................... 558
Coolant level ................................ 559
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system ........... 560
Tires and wheels ................................ 561
Important guidelines .................... 561
Tire care and maintenance ........... 562
Direction of rotation ..................... 564
Loading the vehicle ...................... 564
Recommended tire
inflation pressure ......................... 569
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 571
Tire labeling .................................. 577
Load identification........................ 581
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 581Maximum tire load ....................... 582
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 583
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 583
Tire ply material ........................... 585
Tire and loading terminology ........ 585
Rotating tires ............................... 589
Winter driving .................................... 590
Winter tires .................................. 590
Snow chains ................................. 591
Maintenance ...................................... 592
Maintenance service indicator
message....................................... 592
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display............... 593
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator........................... 594
Vehicle care ....................................... 595
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 595
Practical hints................................. 607
What to do if …? ................................ 608
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 608
Air bag off indicator lamp............. 620
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display.................... 622
Where will I find ...? ........................... 681
First aid kit ................................... 681
Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit,
luggage bowl, Minispare wheel .... 681
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 684
Unlocking the vehicle................... 684
Locking the vehicle ...................... 685
Replacing SmartKey batteries ........... 686
Replacing bulbs ................................. 688
Bulbs ............................................ 689
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 691
Replacing bulbs for the
rear lamps .................................... 693
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 694
Placing wiper arms in
vertical position ........................... 694
Removing wiper blades ................ 695
Installing wiper blades ................. 695

Contents
Flat tire .............................................. 696
Preparing the vehicle ................... 696
Mounting the spare wheel............ 696
Batteries ............................................ 702
Disconnecting starter battery ...... 704
Removing starter battery ............. 705
Charging battery .......................... 705
Reinstalling starter battery........... 706
Reconnecting starter battery ....... 706
Jump starting ..................................... 707
Towing the vehicle ............................. 710
Towing with front wheels raised ... 711
Towing with all wheels on the
ground.......................................... 712
Installing towing eye bolt ............. 713
Fuses ................................................. 714
Fuse boxes in
engine compartment .................... 715
Fuse boxes in
passenger compartment .............. 716
Emergency engine shut-down ...... 717
Technical data.................................. 719
Parts service....................................... 720
Warranty coverage ............................. 721
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ...................... 721
Identification labels ............................ 722
Layout of poly-V-belt drive .................. 724
CL 550 .......................................... 724
CL 600 and CL 65 AMG ................ 724
CL 63 AMG ................................... 724
Engine ................................................ 725
Rims and tires .................................... 727
Same size tires ............................. 728
Mixed size tires ............................. 729
Spare wheel .................................. 730
Electrical system ................................ 731
Main dimensions and weights ............ 732
Main dimensions........................... 732
Weights ......................................... 732
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. .......... 733
Capacities ..................................... 733
Engine oils .................................... 736
Engine oil additives ....................... 736Air conditioning refrigerant ........... 736
Brake fluid .................................... 736
Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 737
Fuel requirements......................... 737
Gasoline additives......................... 738
Coolants ....................................... 738
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system ........... 741
Index................................................. 743

27 At a glance
Exterior view
Item
Page
1
Trunk

Unlocking


Opening and closing


Minispare wheel


Vehicle tool kit
500
500
696
681
2
Rear lamps
689
3
Rear window, defrosting
496
4
Fuel filler flap
Gasoline
550
737
5
Doors

Locking and unlocking


Opening and closing
352
362
Item
Page
6
Exterior rear view mirror
Parking position
381
384
7
Towing the vehicle
710
8
Rims and tires

Checking tire inflation
pressure


Minispare wheel


Flat tire
727
571
683
696
9
Hood, opening
Engine oil
Coolant
553
554
559
Item
Page
a
Headlamp cleaning system
395
b
Front lamps
689
c
Windshield wipers
Wiper blades, replacing
Wiper blades, cleaning
400
694
603
d
Window, cleaning
603
e
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
506

285 Control systems
Instrument cluster control system
Telephone* (
page 294)
Assistance* (
page 298)
Service (
page 299)
Settings (
page 301)
Commands/submenusDialing a number from the
phone book
Displaying the distance graphic*,
DISTRONIC Plus*
Calling up vehicle malfunction,
warning and system status
messages stored in memory
Setting daytime running lamp
mode (USA only)
Redialing
Activating/deactivating
PRE-SAFE
® Brake* (vehicles with
DISTRONIC Plus* only)
Checking tire inflation pres-
sure
Switching additional
speedometer on or off
Answering a call
Switching on or off Rear View
Camera* automatically
Calling up maintenance service
display
Switching on or off radar
sensors*
Ending a call or rejecting an
incoming call
Switching on or off Blind Spot
Assist*
Checking engine oil level
(CL 600)

299 Control systems
Instrument cluster control system
The following settings are available:Switching on or off Blind Spot Assist*

Press ( or & to select the
“Assistance” menu.

Press % or $ to select the “Blind
Spot Assist” function.

Press #.

Press # again if you would like to
change the current status.
Service menu
The “Service” menu is used for

calling up messages


checking tire inflation pressure elec-
tronically with the Advanced TPMS


calling up the maintenance service in-
dicator display


check engine oil level*
“On when in
Reverse”
The Rear View Camera au-
tomatically switches on
when reverse gear is en-
gaged.
“Disabled”
The Rear View Camera is
not switched on.
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The menu overview can be found on
(
page 284).

300 Control systemsInstrument cluster control systemCalling up vehicle malfunction, warning
and system status messages stored in
memory
Use the vehicle status message memory
menu to scan malfunction and warning
messages that may be stored in the sys-
tem. Such messages appear in the multi-
function display and are based on
conditions or system status the vehicle’s
system has recorded.
The vehicle status message memory menu
only appears if there are any messages
stored.

Press ( or & to select the
“Service” menu.
If conditions have occurred causing
status messages to be recorded, the
number of messages appears in the
multifunction display: “2 messages”.

Press % or $ to select the mes-
sage.

Press # to confirm.Checking tire inflation pressure
For information about checking tire infla-
tion pressure (
page 572).
Calling up the maintenance service in-
dicator display
For information about calling up the main-
tenance service indicator display
(
page 592).
Checking engine oil level (CL 600 and
CL 65 AMG)
For information about checking engine oil
level (
page 555).
Warning!
G
Malfunction and warning messages are only
indicated for certain systems and are inten-
tionally not very detailed. The malfunction
and warning messages are simply a remind-
er with respect to the operation of certain
systems and do not replace the owner’s
and/or driver’s responsibility to maintain
the vehicle’s operating safety by having all
required maintenance and safety checks
performed on the vehicle and by bringing
the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center to address the malfunction and
warning messages (
page 622).
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See the “Practical hints” section for mal-
function and warning messages (
page 622).
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If you turn the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position0 and then back to position2,
all messages will be deleted from the message
memory.

526 Controls in detailUseful featuresRoadside Assistance button• 
Press and hold Roadside Assistance
button • (for longer than
2 seconds).
A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside As-
sistance dispatcher will be initiated.
The button will flash while the call is in
progress. The message:

“Connecting Call” appears in the
multifunction display


“Roadside Assistance Activated”
appears in the COMAND display
and the audio system is muted.
When the connection is established, the
message:


“Call Connected” appears in the multi-
function display


“Roadside Assistance Activated”
appears in the COMAND display The Tele Aid system will transmit data gen-
erating the vehicle identification number,
model, color and location (subject to avail-
ability of cellular and GPS signals).
A voice connection between the Roadside
Assistance dispatcher and the occupants
of the vehicle will be established.

Describe the nature of the need for as-
sistance.
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to
tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such
as labor and/or towing, charges may ap-
ply. Refer to the Roadside Assistance Man-
ual for more information.
These programs are only available in the
USA:


Sign and Drive services: Services such
as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or
the replacement of a flat tire with the
vehicle spare tire are obtainable.
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The indicator lamp in the Roadside Assis-
tance button• remains illuminated in red for
approximately 10 seconds during the system
self-check after switching on the ignition (togeth-
er with the SOS button and the Information
button¡).
See system self-check (
page 523) if the indi-
cator lamp does not come on in red or stays on
longer than approximately 10 seconds.
If the indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance
button• is flashing continuously and no
voice connection to the Response Center was
established, the Tele Aid system could not ini-
tiate a Roadside Assistance call (e.g. the relevant
mobile phone network is not available). The mes-
sage:


“Call Failed” appears in the multifunction
display for approximately 10 seconds


“Call could not be connected!” appears in
the COMAND display. Confirm the message
pressing
n
(page 86).
Roadside Assistance calls can be terminated us-
ing button t on the multifunction steering
wheel or COMAND (page 137).

539 Operation
Driving instructions
Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Fuel consumption, to a great extent,
depends on driving habits and operating
conditions.
To save fuel you should:

Keep tires at the recommended tire
inflation pressures.


Remove unnecessary loads.


Remove roof rack when not in use.


Allow engine to warm up under low
load use.


Avoid frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.


Have all maintenance work performed
at the intervals specified in the Mainte-
nance Booklet and as required by the
Maintenance System. Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Fuel consumption is also increased by driv-
ing in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic,
on short trips, and in hilly area.
Drinking and driving
PedalsPower assistance
Warning!
G
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs
and driving are very dangerous combina-
tions. Even a small amount of alcohol or
drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal ac-
cident are greatly increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.
Warning!
G
Make sure that absolutely no objects are ob-
structing the pedals’ range of movement.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta-
cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in
the footwell, make sure the pedals still have
sufficient clearance. Otherwise this could
lead to accidents or injury.Warning!
G
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve-
hicle.

543 Operation
Driving instructions
TiresTreadwear indicators (TWI) are required by
law. These indicators are located in six
places on the tread circumference and be-
come visible at a tread depth of approxi-
mately
1/16in (1.6 mm), at which point the
tire is considered worn and should be re-
placed.
The treadwear indicator appears as a solid
band across the tread.Specified tire inflation pressures must be
maintained. This applies particularly if the
tires are subject to extreme operating con-
ditions (e.g. high speeds, heavy loads, high
ambient temperatures).
For more information, see “Tires and
wheels” (
page 561).
Hydroplaning
Depending on the depth of the water layer
on the road, hydroplaning may occur, even
at low speeds and with new tires. Reduce
vehicle speed, avoid track grooves in the
road and apply brakes cautiously in the
rain.


Turn the SmartKey or the SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* to starter switch
position0 and remove, or press the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button.


Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO
* with you and lock the
vehicle when leaving.
Warning!
G
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that possi-
ble damage to your vehicle has occurred,
you should turn on the hazard warning flash-
ers, carefully slow down, and drive with cau-
tion to an area which is a safe distance from
the road.
Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody
for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires
appear unsafe, have the vehicle towed to
the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire
dealer for repairs.
Warning!
G
Although the applicable federal motor vehi-
cle safety laws consider a tire to be worn
when the treadwear indicators (TWI) be-
come visible at approximately
1/16 in
(1.6 mm), we recommend that you do not al-
low your tires to wear down to that level. As
tread depth approaches
1/8 in (3 mm), the
adhesion properties on a wet road are
sharply reduced.
Depending upon the weather and/or road
surface (conditions), the tire traction varies
widely.
Warning!
G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
may lose control of the vehicle. Continued
driving with a flat tire or driving at high
speed with a flat tire will cause excessive
heat build-up and possibly a fire.

552 OperationAt the gas stationCheck regularly and before a long tripExample illustration from CL 5501Coolant level
2Brake fluid
3Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning systemWindshield washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system
For more information on refilling the wash-
er reservoir, see “Windshield washer sys-
tem and headlamp cleaning system”
(
page 560).
Coolant
For more information on coolant, see
“Coolant level” (
page 559) and see “Fu-
els, coolants, lubricants, etc.”
(
page 733).
Brake fluid
For information on brake fluid, see “Brake
fluid” (
page 736).Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil, see
“Engine oil” (
page 554).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information on replacing light bulbs, see
“Replacing bulbs” (
page 688).
For more information, see “Lighting”
(
page 391).
Tire inflation pressure
For information on tire inflation pressure,
see “Checking tire inflation pressure”
(page 571).
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Opening the hood (
page 553).
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If you find that the brake fluid in the brake
fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or
below, have the brake system checked for brake
pad thickness and leaks immediately. Notify an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the
problem. For more information, see “Practical
hints” (page 611) and (
page 643).