maintenance reset MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2006 C215 Owner's Manual

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

153 Controls in detail
Control system
Vehicle status message memory menu
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.

Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the vehicle status message mem-
ory appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
No vehicle status messages
If no conditions are recorded in the memo-
ry, the message in the multifunction dis-
play is:
NO MESSAGESVehicle status messages have been re-
corded
If conditions have occurred causing status
messages to be recorded, the number of
messages appears in the multifunction dis-
play:
1Number of messages

Press buttonk orj.
The stored messages will now be dis-
played in the order in which the mal-
functions have occurred. See the
“Practical hints” section for malfunc-
tion and warning messages
(page 337).
Should the vehicle’s system record any
conditions while driving, the number of
messages will reappear in the multifunc-
tion display when the SmartKey in the
starter switch is turned to position0 or re-
moved from the starter switch. If you press
the reset buttonJ in the instrument clus-
ter (
page 134), the next message will be
displayed immediately.
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 337).
iThe vehicle status message memory
will be cleared when you switch off the
ignition. You will then only see high-pri-
ority messages in the multifunction dis-
play. These are highlighted in red color
(page 337).

316 OperationMaintenanceClearing the maintenance service
indicator
The maintenance service indicator mes-
sage is automatically cleared after approx-
imately 30 seconds when you switch on
the ignition or when reaching the service
threshold while driving. You can also clear
it yourself.
1Reset buttonJ 
Press reset buttonJ1 on the instru-
ment cluster.
The maintenance service indicator
message is cleared and the standard
display appears in the multifunction
display (
page 142).Maintenance service term exceeded
If you have exceeded the suggested main-
tenance service term, you will see the fol-
lowing message in the multifunction
display:
'A' SERVICE
EXCEEDED BY
XXXX MI(Canada:
XXXX KM
)
'A' SERVICE
EXCEEDED BY
XXX DAYS
'A' SERVICE
EXCEEDED BY
X DAYIn addition, a signal sounds when the mes-
sage appears.
Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
reset the maintenance service indicator
following a completed maintenance ser-
vice.Calling up the maintenance service
indicator
Switch on the ignition (
page 34).

Press buttonè orÿ on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel repeatedly
until the standard display appears in
the multifunction display (
page 142).

Press button k or j until the
maintenance service indicator display
with the service symbol 9 or ´
and the service deadline appears in the
multifunction display.

317 Operation
Maintenance
Resetting the maintenance service indicator
In the event that the maintenance service
on your vehicle is not carried out by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can
have the maintenance service indicator re-
set. The automotive maintenance facility
carrying out the maintenance service will
find the information for resetting the main-
tenance service indicator in the mainte-
nance-relevant information for your
vehicle. Such information is available from
either your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or directly from Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC.
iIf the battery is disconnected, the days
of disconnection will not be included in
the count shown by the maintenance
service indicator. To arrive at the true
maintenance service deadline, you will
need to subtract these days from the
days shown in the maintenance service
indicator.
Do not confuse the maintenance ser-
vice indicator with the engine oil level
indicator N.
iIf the maintenance service indicator
was inadvertently reset, have an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center correct it.
Only reset if the proper maintenance
service has been performed. Resetting
the system without performing the
proper service as called for by the
maintenance service indicator will re-
sult in engine damage and/or other ve-
hicle damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

443 Index
M
Maintenance 12, 315
Calling up service indicator 316
Clearing service indicator 316
FSS (Canada vehicles) 315, 429
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 430
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 315
Resetting service indicator 317
Service indicator 315
Service term exceeded 316
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 430
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and
CL 65 AMG
Automatic transmission 175
Massage function (PULSE, Multicontour
seats*) 118
Maximum load rating, Tires 310
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 310
Maximum tire inflation pressure 310
Mechanical key 372Loss of 94, 100
Memory function 430
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see Multifunction dis-
play messages
Microphone, Hands-free 29
Mirrors
Adjusting 43
Antiglare positions 178
Auto-dimming mirrors 178
Exterior rear view mirror, Storing park-
ing position 124
Exterior rear view mirrors 43, 178
Interior rear view mirror 43, 178
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors 180
Vanity mirror in sun visor 181, 230
MON 271, 419, 430
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3-CD operation
Selecting tracks 144
Multicontour seats* 117Multifunction display 137, 430
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Selecting language 158
Standard display 141
Multifunction display messages
ABC 339
ABS 341
Air filter 341
Battery 345
Brake fluid 346
Brake lamps 354
Brake pads 346
Coolant 347
Cruise control 350
Distronic* 342
Door 350
Engine oil 275, 351
ESP
®
342
Fog lamps 355, 357
Fuel cap 360
Headlamps 355

447 Index
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 134, 154
Residual engine heat and
ventilation 194, 431
REST see Residual engine heat and ventila-
tion
Restraint system
See Children in the vehicle
See SRS
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 48, 165, 167
Reverse lamps
Messages in display 357
Rims 310, 410
Roadside Assistance 12
Tele Aid 244
RON 271, 419, 431
Roof rack* 228
Rubber parts, cleaning 324S
Safety
Driving safety systems 80
Occupant 62
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 143
Seat belts 68
Children in the vehicle 72
Cleaning 325
Fastening 45
Force limiter 71
Message in display 359
Proper use of 47, 70
Safety guidelines 66
Telltale 333
Warning sounds 68
Seating capacity 288
Seats see Power seats
Securing cargo 229
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system 74
Lamps in instrument cluster 328
Tele Aid 242Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life, Tires 284
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS (Canada vehicles)
or Maintenance System (US vehicles)
Service, Parts 404
Settings
Control system menus 139, 154
Control system submenus 155, 156
Factory, SmartKey 92
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 97
Individual, Vehicle 162
Memory function 122
Menus, submenus and functions 141
Resetting all, Control system 154
Selective, SmartKey 92
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 98
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 325
Shift lever position indicator 166
Shift lock 431
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 171