MERCEDES-BENZ CL55AMG 2001 C215 Owner's Manual

365 Electronic main key
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Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of
batteries is the preferred method of disposal. For
disposal, please follow manufacturer’s recommendation
on battery package.
Replacement Battery:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.Synchronizing remote control
The remote control may have to be resynchronized, if
the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked.
To synchronize insert electronic key in starter switch.
The remote control should once again be operational.

366 KEYLESS-GO-card
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Changing batteries in the KEYLESS-GO-cardChecking batteries
Briefly press button (1). The indicator lamp “Unlock
driver’s door” (2) or “Global Unlock” (3) should come on
red or green.
Change batteries if indicator lamps do not illuminate,
see page 367.
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367 KEYLESS-GO-card
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Pry open cover (1) (e.g. by using a narrow blade screw
driver) and remove batteries.
Install new batteries as indicated by the “+” and “-”
markings in the KEYLESS-GO-card.Important!
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of
batteries is the preferred method of disposal. For
disposal, please follow manufacturer’s recommendation
on battery package.
Replacement batteries:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.

368 Emergency engine shut-down
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Emergency engine shut-down
If the engine can no longer be stopped using the
electronic key or the start-/stop button (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO), the engine can be turned off by
withdrawing two fuses.
For easy removal of fuses use the fuse extractor
(supplied with vehicle tool kit) to pull out the fuses
marked on the fuse chart as “ENGINE EMERGENCY
OFF”.
The fuse chart is also located in the vehicle tool kit,
see page 335.
For fuses see page 325.Fuel filler flap, manual release
Remove the battery cover (see page 346) and the trim
inside the trunk on the right-hand side. Pull the release
knob (arrow) and open the fuel filler f lap.

369 Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof
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The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened or closed
manually should an electrical malfunction occur.
The sliding/pop-up roof drive is located behind the lens
of the left interior overhead light.
Pry off the interior light lens (1) using a screwdriver.
Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2.Obtain crank (2) (supplied with vehicle) and insert
through hole.
To slide roof closed or to raise the roof at the rear:
turn crank clockwise.
To slide the roof open or to lower the roof at the rear:
turn crank counterclockwise.
See page 183 for instructions on synchronizing the
sliding/pop-up roof after closing manually.
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370 Replacing wiper blades
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Replacing wiper blades
To prevent damage to the hood or the wipers, the wiper
a rms sh ou ld only be fold ed forward wh ile in the position
shown above.•Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1.
•Turn combination switch to position I, see page 160.
•With wiper arms in position shown above, turn
electronic key in starter switch to position 0.
For safety reasons, remove electronic key from
starter switch before replacing a wiper blade,
otherwise the motor can suddenly turn on and cause
injury.
Notes:
Do not open eng ine hood w it h wiper arm fold ed forward.
Do not allow the wiper arm to contact the windshield
glass without a wiper blade inserted. The glass may be
scratched or broken.
Make certain that the wiper blades are properly
installed. An improperly installed wiper blade may
cause windshield damage.

371 Replacing wiper blades
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Fold the wiper arm (1) forward and turn the wiper
blade (2) at a right-angle to wiper arm.
Remove wiper blade from wiper arm.
Installation:
Install wiper blade onto the wiper arm by inserting
pin (4) into take-up (3).
Rotate wiper blade into position parallel to wiper arm.Trunk lamp
The trunk lamp will switch off after approximately
10 minutes if the trunk lid is left open.
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372 Roof rack
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Roof rackUse only those roof racks approved by Mercedes-Benz to
avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
Only mount roof racks on the retrofitted mounting
points (see arrows).
Mounting a roof rack requires a one-time installation of
take-up points.

373 Contents - Vehicle care
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Vehicle careCleaning and care
of the vehicle ............................. 374
Power washer ..............................375
Tar stains ..................................... 376
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................. 376
Engine cleaning .......................... 376
Vehicle washing ......................... 376Ornamental moldings ............... 377
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ...................... 377
Cleaning the Distronic
system sensor ............................. 378
Cleaning the parktronic
system sensors ........................... 378
Wiper blades .............................. 379
Light alloy wheels ..................... 380
Instrument cluster ..................... 381Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ...................... 381
Cup holder ................................... 381
Seat belts .....................................382
Headliner and shelf
below rear window .....................382
Leather upholstery .....................382
Hard plastic trim items .............382
Plastic and rubber parts ............382

374 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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Cleaning and care of the vehicle
In operation, your vehicle is subjected to varying
external inf luences which, if gone unchecked, can
attack the paintwork as well as the underbody and
cause lasting damage.
Such damage is caused not only by extreme and varying
climatic conditions, but also by air polution, road salt,
tar, gravel and stone chipping. Grease and oil, fuel,
coolant, brake fluid, bird droppings, insects, tree resins
etc. should be removed immediately to avoid paint
damage. Frequent washing reduces and/or eliminates
the aggressiveness and potency of the above adverse
influences.More frequent washings are necessary to deal with
unfavorable conditions; for example, near the ocean, in
industrial areas (smoke, exhaust emissions), or during
winter operation.
You should check your vehicle from time to time for
stone chipping or other damage. Any damage should be
repaired as soon as possible to prevent the start of
corrosion.
In doing so, do not neglect the underside of the vehicle.
A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the
underbody followed by a thorough inspection. Damaged
areas need to be reundercoated.
Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax-
base ru stproof ing in th e body cavities w hich will la st for
the lifetime of the vehicle. Post-production treatment is
neither necessary nor recommended by Mercedes-Benz
because of the possibility of incompatibility between
materials used in the production process and others
applied later.
We have selected car-care products and compiled
recommendations which are specially matched to our
vehicles and which always reflect the latest technology.
You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved car-care
products at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Wa r n i n g !
Many cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are poisonous, others are flammable. Always follow
the instructions on the particular container.
Always open your vehicle’s doors or windows when
cleaning the inside.Never use fluids or solvents that are not designed
for cleaning your vehicle.