engine MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2006 C215 Owner's Manual

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 our company
name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de-
sire to own an automobile that will be as
easy as possible to operate and provide
years of service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef-
forts of many skilled engineers and crafts-
men. To help assure your driving pleasure,
and also the safety of you and your passen-
gers, we ask you to make a small invest-
ment of time:


Please read this manual carefully, then
return it to your vehicle where it will be
handy for your reference.


Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are de-
signed to acquaint you with the opera-
tion of your Mercedes-Benz.


Please pay attention to the warnings
and cautions contained in this manual.
They are designed to help improve the
safety of the vehicle operator and oc-
cupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles
of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents
Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information ................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle outside
the USA or Canada......................... 13
Where to find it .................................... 14
Symbols ............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle .................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting safety defects ................ 18
Vehicle data recording ......................... 19
Information regarding electronic
recording devices ........................... 19
At a glance.......................................... 21
Cockpit ................................................. 22
Instrument cluster ................................ 24
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26
Center console ..................................... 27
Upper part ...................................... 27
Lower part ...................................... 28
Overhead control panel ........................ 29
Door control panel................................ 30
Getting started................................... 31
Unlocking ............................................. 32
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 32
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 33
Starter switch positions .................. 34
Adjusting .............................................. 37
Seats .............................................. 37
Steering wheel ................................ 42
Mirrors ............................................ 43
Driving .................................................. 45
Fastening the seat belts ................. 45
Starting the engine ......................... 48
Parking brake ................................. 50
Driving ............................................ 51
Switching on headlamps ................. 52
Turn signals .................................... 53
Windshield wipers ........................... 54
Problems while driving.................... 56
Parking and locking .............................. 57
Parking brake ................................. 58
Switching off headlamps................. 58
Turning off the engine..................... 58
Releasing seat belts........................ 59
Locking ........................................... 60

ContentsLoading .............................................. 228
Roof rack* .................................... 228
Loading instructions ..................... 229
Cargo tie-down hooks .................. 229
Useful features .................................. 230
Vanity mirrors............................... 230
Storage compartments................. 231
Cup holders .................................. 235
Ashtrays ....................................... 237
Cigarette lighter ........................... 238
Heated steering wheel*
(CL 500 and CL 600) .................... 239
Telephone*................................... 240
Tele Aid ........................................ 241
Garage door opener ..................... 249
Infrared reflecting windshield ....... 256
Operation......................................... 257
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 258
Driving instructions............................ 259
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 259
Drinking and driving ..................... 259
Pedals .......................................... 259
Power assistance ......................... 259
Brakes .......................................... 260
Driving off .................................... 262
Parking ......................................... 262
Tires ............................................. 263
Hydroplaning ................................ 263
Tire traction.................................. 264
Tire speed rating .......................... 264
Winter driving instructions ........... 265
Standing water ............................. 266
Passenger compartment .............. 267
Driving abroad.............................. 267
Control and operation of
’radio transmitters ....................... 267
Catalytic converter ....................... 268
Emission control .......................... 268
Coolant temperature .................... 269At the gas station .............................. 270
Refueling ...................................... 270
Check regularly and before
a long trip..................................... 271
Engine compartment ......................... 273
Hood ............................................ 273
Engine oil ..................................... 274
Transmission fluid level................ 279
Active Body Control (ABC)
fluid level ..................................... 279
Coolant level ................................ 280
Battery ......................................... 281
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system........... 282
Tires and wheels................................ 283
Important guidelines .................... 283
Tire care and maintenance........... 284
Direction of rotation..................... 286
Loading the vehicle ...................... 286
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ....................................... 292
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 294
Tire labeling ................................. 299
Load identification ....................... 303

Contents
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 304
Maximum tire load ....................... 305
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 306
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 306
Tire ply material ........................... 308
Tire and loading terminology ........ 309
Rotating tires ............................... 312
Winter driving .................................... 313
Winter tires .................................. 313
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 314
Snow chains................................. 314
Maintenance ...................................... 315
Maintenance service indicator
message....................................... 315
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator........................... 316
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator........................... 317
Vehicle care ....................................... 318
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 318
Practical hints.................................. 327
What to do if …? ................................. 328
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 328
Lamp in center console................. 336
Vehicle status messages in
the multifunction display .............. 337
Where will I find ...? ............................ 369
First aid kit .................................... 369
Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit,
luggage bowl, spare wheel ............ 370
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 372
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 372
Locking the vehicle ....................... 373
Fuel filler flap ................................ 374
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 375
Tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 375
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 376
SmartKey ...................................... 376
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 377
Replacing bulbs .................................. 378
Bulbs ............................................. 379
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 381
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 382Replacing wiper blades ...................... 384
Removing wiper blades ................. 384
Installing wiper blades .................. 385
Flat tire............................................... 386
Preparing the vehicle .................... 386
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 386
Battery ............................................... 391
Disconnecting the battery ............ 392
Removing the battery ................... 392
Charging and reinstalling the
battery .......................................... 392
Reconnecting the battery ............. 393
Jump starting...................................... 394
Towing the vehicle.............................. 396
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 398
Fuses.................................................. 399
Aids for replacing fuses ................ 399
Fuse boxes in passenger
compartment ................................ 400
Fuse boxes in engine
compartment ................................ 401

ContentsTechnical data.................................. 403
Parts service ...................................... 404
Warranty coverage ............................. 405
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 405
Identification labels............................ 406
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 407
CL 500 ......................................... 407
CL 55 AMG ................................... 407
CL 600 and CL 65 AMG ............... 407
Engine ................................................ 408
Rims and Tires ................................... 410
Same size tires ............................. 412
Mixed size tires ............................ 414
Spare wheel ................................. 415
Electrical system................................ 416
Main dimensions and weights............ 417
Main dimensions .......................... 417
Weights ........................................ 417Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 418
Capacities .................................... 418
Engine oils.................................... 420
Engine oil additives ...................... 420
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 420
Brake fluid .................................... 420
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 421
Fuel requirements ........................ 421
Gasoline additives ........................ 422
Coolants....................................... 422
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system ........... 425
Technical terms............................... 427Index................................................. 433

13 Introduction
Operator’s Manual
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in for-
eign countries, please be aware that:

service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,


unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-
alytic converters may not be available;
the use of leaded fuels will damage the
catalysts,


gasoline may have a considerably low-
er octane rating, and improper fuel can
cause engine damage.Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail-
able for delivery in Europe under our
European Delivery Program. For details,
consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or write to:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

16 IntroductionOperating safety
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following information
and rules:

the safety precautions in this manual


the “Technical data” section in this
manual


traffic rules and regulations


motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
Warning!
G
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because
the vehicle’s electronic components are in-
terconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other sys-
tems. Electronic malfunctions could seri-
ously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore nev-
er turn off the engine while driving.
Warning!
G
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody
or tires/wheels, for example when running
over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole,
may cause serious damage and impair the
operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a
sudden significant vibration or ride distur-
bance, or you suspect that damage to your
vehicle has occurred, you should turn on
your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow
down, and drive with caution to an area
which is a safe distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and
tires/wheels for possible damage. If the ve-
hicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or other qualified maintenance or repair fa-
cility for further inspection or repairs.
Warning!
G
Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle. These warning labels are intended
to make you and others aware of various
risks. You should not remove any of these
warning labels unless explicitly instructed to
do so by information on the label itself. Re-
moval of any of these labels may cause you
and others to be unaware of certain risks
which may result in an accident and/or per-
sonal injury.

25 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
Coolant temperature gauge
135
2
Fuel gauge with fuel tank
reserve warning lamp
331
3
LLeft turn signal
indicator lamp
53
KRight turn signal
indicator lamp
53
4
Speedometer with:vElectronic Stability
Program (ESP
®)
warning lamp
333
lDistance warning
lamp
Vehicles without Distronic*:
Warning lamp without func-
tion. It illuminates when the
ignition is on. It should go out
when the engine is running.
332
5
Tachometer
136
Item
Page
6
Right display with: 333
AHigh beam headlamp
indicator lamp
52
-Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
indicator lamp
328
7
JReset button
134
8
Display with:

Gear selector lever
position
166


Program mode
166


Digital clock
(see COMAND operating
instructions)
9
Multifunction display with:

Trip odometer
137


Main odometer
137
Item
Page
a
Outside temperature
indicator
136
b
Left display with:1Supplemental
Restraint System
(SRS) indicator lamp
335
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only
329
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
329
?Engine malfunction in-
dicator lamp,
USA only
330
±Engine malfunction in-
dicator lamp, Canada
only
330
HTire inflation pressure
warning lamp
334
c
Knob for instrument cluster il-
lumination
134

33 Getting started
Unlocking
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*
With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can
lock and unlock the vehicle without using
the remote control buttons on the
SmartKey and start the engine without in-
serting the SmartKey in the starter switch.

Grasp an outside door handle.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.
The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.

Get in the vehicle.
For more information, see “Locking and
unlocking” (
page 94).
iTo unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO must be outside the
vehicle, no further than approx. 3 feet
(1 meter) away from the door. iOpening a door causes the windows on
that side of the car to open slightly.
They will return to the up position when
the door is closed.
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi-
cle equipment may cause an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
iIf the vehicle has been parked for more
than 72 hours, you must pull an outside
door handle in order to activate the
KEYLESS-GO function.

34 Getting startedUnlockingStarter switch positions
SmartKeyStarter switch
0For removing SmartKey
1Power supply for some electrical con-
sumers, such as seat adjustment
2Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position.
All lamps (except high beam headlamp
indicator lamp and turn signal indicator
lamps unless activated) in the instru-
ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the
instrument cluster fails to come on
when the ignition is switched on, have
it checked and replaced if necessary. If
a lamp in the instrument cluster re-
mains on after starting the engine or
comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps
in instrument cluster” (
page 328).
3Starting position
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi-
cle equipment may cause an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
iWhen you switch on the ignition, the in-
dicator and warning lamps (except high
beam headlamp indicator lamp and
turn signal indicator lamps unless acti-
vated) in the instrument cluster come
on. The indicator and warning lamps
(except high beam headlamp indicator
lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if
activated) should go out when the en-
gine is running. This indicates that the
respective systems are operational. iThe SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in position P.