fuel reserve MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2002 C215 Owner's Manual

4 Contents
Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and indicator
lamps in the
instrument cluster ....................296
On-board
diagnostic system .......................296
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................296
Brake warning lamp ..................298
Supplemental
restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp ..................299
Fuel reserve warning .................299
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp .............................300
Electronic stabilityprogram
(ESP) — warning lamp ............... 301
Distronic (DTR) —
warning lamp .............................. 301
Seat belt nonusage
warning lamp ..............................302
Malfunction and indicator
lamp in the center console ......302
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .....302Malfunction and
warning messages in the
multifunction display .............. 303
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ................. 304
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ....................... 304
BATTERY /ALTERNATOR ......... 305
ENTRY POSITION ...................... 306
BRAKE ASSIST ........................... 306
BRAKE PAD WEAR .................... 307
BRAKE FLUID ............................ 307
PARKING BRAKE ....................... 308
TRUNK OPEN ............................. 308
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) . 309
COOLANT (coolant level) .......... 310
COOLANT
(coolant temperature) ................ 311
LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................312
LAMP SENSOR ............................ 314
SEAT BELT SYSTEM ................... 314
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION ........ 315
CRUISE CONTROL ...................... 315ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
(ABC) ............................................ 316
TIRE PRESSURE ......................... 318
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...................320
SEAT BACKREST ........................ 321
KEY ...............................................322
DOOR ...........................................322
HOOD ...........................................323
TELE AID .....................................323
WASHER FLUID .........................326
DISTRONIC (DTR) ......................327
Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................330
Fuses ................................................ 331
Shelf below rear window ..............333
Hood .................................................334
Checking engine oil level .............337
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................338
Active body control
(ABC) fluid level ........................338
Coolant level ...................................339
Adding coolant ...........................339
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115 Instrument cluster
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Knob for instrument cluster illumination,
seepage116
2Engine malfunction indicator lamp, see page 296
3Brake fluid low or parking brake engaged,
seepage307
4Supplemental restraint system (SRS) malfunction
indicator lamp, see page 299
5Coolant temperature gauge, see page 117
6Outside temperature indicator, see page 117
7Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp, see page 299
8Left turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch on page 164
9Speedometer, see page 118
10Electronic stability program (ESP) warning lamp,
system is adjusting to road conditions, see page 301
11Distance warning lamp – vehicles with Distronic
(DTR), distance to the vehicle ahead is insufficient,
see page 270 and page 301.
Vehicles without Distronic: It illuminates with the
electronic key in starter switch position 2. It should
go out when the engine is running.12Multifunction display, see page 120
Malfunction and warning messages in the
multifunction display, see page 303
13Trip odometer, see page 119 and 124
14Main odometer, see page 124
15Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch on page 164
16Tachometer, see page 119
17Gear range indicator display, see selector lever
positions on page 238
18Digital clock
To set the time, see COMAND operator’s manual
19Antilock brake system (ABS) malfunction indicator
lamp, see page 300
20High beam headlamp indicator,
see exterior lamp switch, page 159, and
combination switch, page 164
21Fasten seat belts, see page 302
22Reset buttonJ, s e e p a g e s 116 , 119
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292 What you should know at the gas station
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and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
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Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can
cause the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp to illuminate, see
page 296 for notes on the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp.
Fuel tank capacity approx. 23.2 US gal (88.0 l).
This includes approx. 2.9 US gal (11.0 l) reserve.
Use premium unleaded gasoline:
CL 500, CL 55 AMG:
Posted Octane Index 91 (Average of 96 RON/86 MON).
CL 600:
Posted Octane Index 93 (Average of 98 RON/88 MON).Engine oil
Checking oil level, see instructions on pages 157
and 337.
CL 500 and CL 55 AMG only:
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking
level: 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Recommended engine oils, see Approved Service
Products sheet.
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (potable water
quality). For further information refer to page 339.
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295 Contents - Instrument cluster display
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and indicator
lamps in the
instrument cluster ....................296
On-board
diagnostic system .......................296
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................296
Brake warning lamp ..................298
Supplemental
restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp ..................299
Fuel reserve warning .................299
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp .............................300
Electronic stabilityprogram
(ESP) — warning lamp ............... 301
Distronic (DTR) —
warning lamp .............................. 301
Seat belt nonusage
warning lamp ..............................302Malfunction and indicator
lamp in the center console ...... 302
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .... 302
Malfunction and
warning messages in the
multifunction display .............. 303
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ................. 304
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ....................... 304
BATTERY /ALTERNATOR ......... 305
ENTRY POSITION ...................... 306
BRAKE ASSIST ........................... 306
BRAKE PAD WEAR .................... 307
BRAKE FLUID ............................ 307
PARKING BRAKE ....................... 308
TRUNK OPEN ............................. 308
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) . 309COOLANT (coolant level) .......... 310
COOLANT
(coolant temperature) .................311
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................... 312
LAMP SENSOR ........................... 314
SEAT BELT SYSTEM ................... 314
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION ....... 315
CRUISE CONTROL ..................... 315
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
(ABC) ............................................ 316
TIRE PRESSURE ......................... 318
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...................320
SEAT BACKREST ........................ 321
KEY ...............................................322
DOOR ...........................................322
HOOD ...........................................323
TELE AID .....................................323
WASHER FLUID .........................326
DISTRONIC (DTR) ......................327
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299 Malfunction and indicator lamps
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp
The operational readiness of the airbag
system is verified by the indicator lamp
“SRS” in the instrument cluster when
turning the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2. If no fault is detected, the lamp will go out after
approximately 4 seconds; after the lamp goes out, the
system continues to monitor the components and
circuitry of the airbag system and will indicate a
malfunction by coming on again.
See page 92 for notes on airbags, see page 91 for belt
tensioners and page 102 for infant and child seat
restraint.Fuel reserve warning
1Fuel reserve indicator
When the warning lamp (1) comes on after starting the
engine, or if it comes on while driving, it indicates that
the fuel level is down to the reserve quantity of
approximately 2.9 gal (11 liters).
See page 291 for notes on refueling the vehicle.
Wa r n i n g !
In the event a malfunction of the “SRS” is indicated
as outlined above, the “SRS” may not be
operational. For your safety, we strongly
recommend that you visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the
system checked; otherwise the “SRS” may not be
activated when needed in an accident, which could
result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy
unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also
result in injury.
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400 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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Fuel tank
including a reserve of23.2 US gal (88.0 l)
2.9 US gal (11.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)
Air conditioner system R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant
(Never R-12)
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system7.1 US qt (6.7 l) MB Windshield washer concentrate
1
1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see
page 340.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
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412 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
FFastening seat belts ......................................................... 85
First aid kit ..................................................................... 330
Flat tire
See Changing wheels ...............................................346
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 150
Footwell lighting ............................................................ 190
Front airbags .................................................................... 92
Front center console
storage compartment ventilation ........................... 180
Front seat adjustment ..................................................... 67
Fuel
Gasoline additives ....................................................403
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 292, 400, 402
Fuel cap placement warning
See CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ................................ 296
Fuel filler flap, manual release ................................... 374
Fuel requirements ......................................................... 402
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................299
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ...............399
Fuse box .......................................................................... 331
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 331
GGarage door opener ...................................................... 208
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 403
Fuel requirements ................................................... 402
Premium unleaded .................................................. 402
General notes on the central locking system .............. 32
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 33
Glove box ......................................................................... 194HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 167
Head restraints
Power head restraints, rear ....................................... 81
Head restraints, front seats
Removal and installation ........................................... 71
Headlamp adjustment .................................................. 360
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 163
Headlamp mode .............................................................. 160
Headlights ....................................................................... 159
Heated seats ...................................................................... 76
High beams
See combination switch ........................................... 164
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417 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Rear view mirrors .......................................................... 106
Exterior ....................................................................... 107
Interior ........................................................................ 106
Storing mirror positions .......................................... 106
Rear window defroster .................................................. 181
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 191
Remote control ................................................................. 28
Battery replacement ................................................. 369
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......................................... 71
Replacement keys
Obtaining ..................................................................... 30
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 360
Replacing wiper blades ................................................. 376
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Reserve warning lamp
Fuel reserve warning ...............................................299
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 179
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 216
Roof rack .........................................................................378
SSEAT BACKREST -
malfunction and warning messages ......................321
SEAT BELT SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 314
Seat belts ...........................................................................82
Fastening ......................................................................85
Operation ......................................................................86
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................83
Unfastening .................................................................. 86
Warning lamp ........................................................... 302
Seat belts and integrated restraint system ..................82
Seat heater ........................................................................ 76
Seat ventilation system ...................................................79
Seats
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 67
Heated seat ................................................................... 76
Memory .......................................................................111
Multicontour seat ........................................................ 74
Ventilated seat ............................................................. 79
Selective locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 33
SELECTOR LEVER -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 325
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