Battery MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2007 C216 Service Manual

660 Practical hints
Jump starting
If the starter battery is discharged, the en-
gine can be started with jumper cables and
the battery of another vehicle. Observe the
following:

Jump starting should only be performed
when the engine and catalytic convert-
er are cold.

Do not start the engine if the battery is
frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.

Only use 12-volt battery to jump start
your vehicle. Jump starting with a high-
er voltage battery could damage the ve-
hicle’s electrical system, which will not
be covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim-
ited Warranty.

Only use jumper cables with sufficient
cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.

Always make sure that the jumper ca-
bles are not on or near pulleys, fans or
other parts that move when an engine
is started or running.
Warning!G
Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components, and
can lead to a battery explosion and severe
injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting
or jump starting, you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water, and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and very explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking, etc.
Attempting to jump start a frozen battery
can result in it exploding, causing personal
injury.
Read all instructions before proceeding.
!Do not tow-start the vehicle.
!Jump starting should only be performed on
the starter battery installed in the engine com-
partment.
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts.
Do not attempt to start the engine using a bat-
tery quick charge unit.
If engine does not run after several unsuccessful
starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Excessive unburned fuel generated by repeated
failed starting attempts may damage the catalyt-
ic converter and may present a fire risk.
Make sure the jumper cables do not have loose
or missing insulation.
Make sure the cable clamps do not touch any
other metal part while the other end is still at-
tached to a battery.

661 Practical hints
Jump starting
Jump starting should only be performed on
the starter battery. The starter battery is
located in the engine compartment on the
passenger side (
page 657).
Make sure the two vehicles do not
touch.
Secure vehicle in place with electronic
parking brake (
page 384).
Shift the automatic transmission toP
(
page 389).
Turn off all electrical consumers, ex-
cept hazard warning flashers or work
lights.
Open the hood (page 512).
Start the engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run at idle speed.1Negative clamp
2Negative terminal of charged battery
3Positive terminal of charged battery
4Positive terminal of discharged battery
Warning!G
Keep flames or sparks away from battery.
Do not smoke.
Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries
(
page 655).
iVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
KEYLESS-GO button (
page 337) and use the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal
SmartKey.


662 Practical hints
Jump starting
Remove red cover from positive
terminal4.
Connect positive terminal3 of the
charged battery with positive
terminal4 of the discharged battery
with the jumper cable. Clamp cable to
charged battery3 first.
Connect negative terminal2 of
charged battery to jumper cables and
attach other end of the jumper cable
with the negative clamp1 to a suit-
able ground point on the vehicle.
Get into vehicle and start engine within
30 seconds.
If the starting attempt does not suc-
ceed:
Turn the SmartKey in starter switch
to position 0.
Take out the SmartKey.
Turn off engine of donor vehicle, re-
start it and let it run at idle speed
for several minutes.
Disconnect the jumper cable during
this time.
Reconnect jumper cable as de-
scribed before.
Restart engine.
While the engine is running, switch off
several electrical consumers such as
the blower.
Disconnect jumper cables first nega-
tive clamp1 from ground point and
negative terminal2, then from posi-
tive terminals4 and3.
Have the battery checked at the near-
est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.!Never invert the terminal connections.


664 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
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
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
!When towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground or with the front axle raised, the start-
er battery must be connected and charged. Oth-
erwise:

you will not be able to switch on the ignition

you will not be able to engage the automatic
transmission in positionN (
page 394)

you cannot release the electronic parking
brake
For information on charging the starter battery
see “Batteries” (
page 655) or see “Jump start-
ing” (
page 660).
!Make sure that the electronic parking brake
is released. If the electronic parking brake is
malfunctioning, release it mechanically
(
page 637).
!If the vehicle is towed with the front axle
raised, the automatic transmission must be in
positionN and the engine must be shut off
(SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in
starter switch position0 or1). Active braking
action through the ESP
® may otherwise
seriously damage the brake system.
!When towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, the automatic transmission must be
shifted to positionN and the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be in starter
switch position2.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground or the front axle raised, the vehicle may
be towed only for distances up to 30 miles
(50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h).
!If the vehicle is towed with all wheels on the
ground or with the front axle raised, the trans-
mission must be in positionN.
If you turn off the engine using

the SmartKey and

remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch
or

open a door

the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button and
open a door
the transmission will shift to park position P
automatically.

682 Technical data
Electrical system
ModelCL 550CL 600
Generator (alternator)14 V/180 A14 V/220 A
Starter motor12 V/1.7 kW12 V/1.7 kW
Starter battery12 V/35 Ah12 V/35 Ah
Electrical consumer battery12 V/95 Ah12 V/95 Ah
Spark plugsNGK PLKR 6A
Bosch Y 7 MPP 33NGK IFR 6Q-G
Electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)0.028 in (0.7 mm)
Tightening torque15 – 18 lb-ft (20 – 25 Nm)18 – 22 lb-ft (25 – 30 Nm)

695 Index
B
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs 642
Bar 545
BAS 66
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 332
Replacing 639
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 332
Replacing 639
Batteries, vehicle 655
Charging 658
Discharged, Jump starting 660
Disconnecting 657
For electrical consumers 655
For starter 655
Message in display 608
Reconnecting 659
Removing 658
Bead 545
Beverage holder see Cup holder
Bluetooth
®
Settings (COMAND) 232
Brake assist system (BAS Plus) 67
Brake assist system (BAS) 66Brake fluid 511, 685, 687
Brake lamp bulbs 642
Brake lamp, high mounted 642
Brake pads
Message in display 598
Brake warning lamp 31
Brakes 500
Warning lamp 31, 567
Break-in period 498
Bulbs, replacing 641
Additional turn signals 642
Brake lamps 642
Fog lamps 642
Front lamps 642
High beam 642
High mounted brake lamp 642
License plate lamps 642
Low beam 642
Parking and standing lamps 642
Rear fog lamp 642
Turn signal lamps 642C
California retail buyers and lessees,
important notice for 15
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants 684
Carpets, Cleaning and care of 564
Catalytic converter 507
CD
Ejecting (COMAND) 113
Loading (COMAND) 111
Menu overview (COMAND) 114
Playback options (COMAND) 119
Selecting a medium (COMAND) 117
Selecting a track (COMAND) 117
CD (COMAND) 107
Central locking
Automatic 334
Locking/unlocking from inside 335
Central locking/unlocking switches 335
Certification label 674
Change of address or ownership 16

700 Index
Emergency operations
Locking the vehicle 635
Mechanically releasing
the electronic parking brake 637
Releasing from inside 464
Remote door lock 489
Remote door unlock 489
Tilt/sliding sunroof 638
Unlocking the trunk 636
Unlocking the vehicle 635
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 660
First aid kit 632
Flat tire 649
Fuses 667
Roadside Assistance 16
Roadside Assistance (Tele Aid) 485
Towing the vehicle 663
Emission control 507
Emission control information label 675
Emission control system warranties 14Engine
Belt layout 676
Cleaning 556
Compartment 512
Coolant 518, 685, 689
Malfunction indicator lamp 31, 570
Number 674, 675
Oil 516, 684, 686
Oils 513
Residual heat and ventilation 460
Starting 378
Technical data 677
Turning off 387
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 513
Adding 516
Additives 686
Checking level 513
Checking level (Dipstick) 516
Checking level (Instrument
cluster control system) 514
Consumption 513Dipstick 516
Filler neck 516, 517
Messages in display 515, 623
Recommended engine oils
and oil filters 684
ESP
®69
Messages in display 594, 605
Warning lamp 31, 567, 572
ETD 55
Safety guidelines 44
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 235
Locator lighting (COMAND) 236
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 353
Auto-dimming
on the driver’s side 355
Fold in automatically when locking
(COMAND) 237
Lower mirror when reversing
(COMAND) 237
Power folding 354

703 Index
I
Identification labels 674
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 675
Ignition 336, 338
Switching on 336
Switching on, KEYLESS-GO* 338
Immobilizer 77
Indicator lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Individualization
Voice Control 320
Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Infrared reflecting windshield 496
Inside door handle 333
Instrument cluster 30, 402
Coolant temperature gauge 31, 403
Fuel gauge 31
Illumination 402, 448
Lamps 566
Multifunction display 256
Outside temperature indicator 404
Selecting the language
(COMAND) 231Interior lighting 369
Activating automatic control 370
Ambient lighting (COMAND) 240
Deactivating automatic control 370
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 241
Reading lamps in the front 370
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 353
Auto-dimming 355
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 633, 650
Jacking up the vehicle 650
Jump starting 660K
Key, Mechanical 635
Loss of 332
Key, SmartKey 322
Battery check lamp 322, 325
Factory setting 324
Global locking and unlocking 324
Lock button 322
Locking and unlocking 322
Loss of 332
Messages in display 615
Opening button for trunk 322
Panic button 63
Remote control 322
Restoring to factory setting 325
Selective setting 325
Starting the engine 379
Switching on ignition with 336
Turning off engine 387
Unlock button 322

704 Index
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 326
Battery check lamp 326, 330
Factory setting 329
Global locking and unlocking 330
Important notes
on using KEYLESS-GO* 328
Lock button 326
Locking and unlocking 326
Locking using the lock button
on door or on trunk lid 331
Loss of 332
Messages in display 614
Opening button for trunk 326
Panic button 63
Remote control 326
Restoring to factory setting 331
Selective setting 330
Starting the engine 379
Switching on ignition with 338
Turning off engine 388
Unlock button 326
Kickdown 396
Kilopascal 545
Knee bag 46L
Labels 674
Certification 674
Emission control information 675
Tire and Loading Information 524
Vacuum line routing diagram 675
Lamp bulbs, exterior 641
Lamps, exterior
Front 642
Light sensor 617
Rear 642
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 31, 64, 566
Air bag Off 46
Battery check lamp (SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO*) 330
Battery check lamp (SmartKey) 325
Brake warning lamp 31
Brakes 567
Combination low tire pressure*
malfunction telltale 31, 576
Distance warning lamp* 31, 572
DISTRONIC Plus* 31, 414, 572
Electronic parking brake 31, 568
Engine diagnostics 31, 570
Engine malfunction 31, 570ESP®31, 567, 572
Front passenger front
air bag off 50, 578
Fuel reserve 573
High beam headlamp 31
Maintenance service indicator 551
Park Assist* 31
Parktronic* 31
Seat belt telltale 31, 573
SRS 31, 575
TPMS* malfunction telltale 31, 576
Turn signals 31
Language (COMAND) 231
LATCH-type child seat anchors
see Children in the vehicle
Lever
For automatic transmission
(gear selector lever) 389
For cruise control 406
For DISTRONIC Plus* 417
License plate lamps
Messages in display 619
Replacing bulbs 642
Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 563

712 Index
SRS 53
Indicator lamp 31, 575
Messages in display 626
Standing water, Driving through 505
Starter battery 657
Starter switch 336
Positions 336
Starting difficulties, Engine 380
Starting, Engine 378
Steering column 351
Steering wheel
Adjustment 351
Cleaning 563
Easy entry/exit feature 344
Heated steering wheel* 352
Power steering fluid 685
Steering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 400
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 490
Storage compartments 469
Cup holder 473
Front armrest 470
Parcel net 471
Rear armrest 472
Storage compartment
in front armrest 470Storage tray/telephone*
compartment in front armrest 470
Under the front seats 471
Storing tires 522
Summer opening feature 376
Sun visors 476
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshades
Extending or retracting rear window
sunshade (COMAND) 242
Suspension tuning
Setting (ABC) 429
Symbols used
in this operator’s manual 19
System settings (COMAND)
Bluetooth
® settings 232
Display 227
Favorite button 231
Menu overview 227
Reset 234
Setting the system language 231
Time settings 227
Voice Control settings
(COMAND) 229T
Tachometer 403
Overspeed range 403
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 558
Messages in display 621
Tar stains 555
Tele Aid 482
Automatic Maintenance Call 490
Call priority 488
Emergency calls 483
Hands-free microphone 37
Information 487
Information button 485
Initiating an
emergency call manually 485
Messages in display 628
Remote door lock 489
Remote door unlock 489
Roadside Assistance 486
Roadside Assistance button 485
SOS button 485
Stolen Vehicle
Recovery services 490
System self-check 483