MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 2002 C215 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2002, Model line: CL600, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 2002 C215Pages: 430
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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Front center console
storage compartment ventilation ...................... 180
MAXCOOL .................................................................. 172
Rear window defroster ............................................. 181
Residual engine heat utilization ............................ 179
Special settings ......................................................... 174
Switching on and off ................................................ 180
Windows fogged on the inside ................................ 175
Windows fogged on the outside ...............................176
Automatic maximum cooling ....................................... 172
Automatic transmission ...............................................235
Emergency operation ...............................................243
Fluid level ...................................................................338
Program mode selector switch ............................... 242
Selector lever position ..............................................238
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 88
Self-test ......................................................................... 89
Backrest ............................................................................. 72
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 275
Battery .............................................................................352
Battery recycling ....................................................... 354BATTERY/ALTERNATOR -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 305
Block heater ................................................................... 253
BRAKE ASSIST -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 306
Brake assist system (BAS) ........................................... 275
Brake fluid ........................................... 246, 298, 399, 401
BRAKE FLUID -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 307
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 307
BRAKE PAD WEAR -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 307
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 298
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 298
Brakes ...................................................244, 246, 275, 279
Bulbs
See Replacing bulbs ................................................. 360
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .............................. 399
Card, KEYLESS-GO ..........................................................28
Cargo tie-down hooks ................................................... 206
Catalytic converter ........................................................ 226
Center console .................................................................. 24
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Center console lighting ................................................. 190
Central locking switch .................................................... 49
Central locking system ................................................... 33
Automatic central locking ......................................... 51
Central locking switch ............................................... 49
Choosing global or selective mode .................... 36, 42
Electronic key .............................................................. 29
KEYLESS-GO-card ....................................................... 30
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 35
Locking and unlocking with
KEYLESS-GO-card .................................................. 39
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 46
Remote control ............................................................ 28
Simultaneous use of electronic main key
and KEYLESS-GO-card .......................................... 43
Summer opening/convenience feature ................... 44
Changing batteries in the KEYLESS-GO-card ........... 372
Changing wheels ...........................................................346
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............ 296
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................294
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator .................................. 157
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................337
Child restraint ............................................ 70, 82, 88, 102
Child seat
See Infant and child restraint systems .................. 102CHIP-CARD -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 324
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................ 380
Coat hooks ....................................................................... 198
COMAND, radio and telephone ................................... 214
Combination switch ....................................................... 164
Consumer information ................................................. 405
Control and operation of radio transmitters .............. 214
COOLANT (coolant level) -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 310
COOLANT (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 311
Coolant level
Adding ........................................................................ 339
Checking .................................................................... 339
Coolant temperature gauge .......................................... 117
Coolants .......................................................................... 403
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 404
Courtesy lighting ........................................................... 190
Cruise control ................................................................ 256
CRUISE CONTROL -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 315
Cup holder
Center console, front ................................................ 199
Rear bench armrest ...................................................201
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
DDashboard ......................................................................... 22
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 254
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................304
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................304
Display illumination .......................................................116
Distronic (DTR) ...................................................... 135, 259
Activation of Distronic ............................................. 262
Additional driving hints .......................................... 267
Cleaning sensor ........................................................ 384
Deactivation of Distronic .........................................264
Displays in the speedometer dial ........................... 274
Distance warning function ...................................... 270
Distronic settings ...................................................... 271
Driving with Distronic activated ............................265
Invalid attempts to activate ..................................... 263
Multifunction display ...............................................273
Warning lamp ............................................................ 301
DISTRONIC (DTR) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................327
DOOR -
malfunction and warning messages ......................322Door control panel ........................................................... 20
Door entry lamps ........................................................... 190
Doors ..................................................................................47
Power closing assist .................................................... 49
Drinking and driving .................................................... 245
Drive sensibly - save fuel ............................................. 245
Driving instructions ..................................................... 245
Driving off ...................................................................... 247
EEasy-entry/exit feature ...................................................66
ELEC. STABIL. PROGR. -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 309
Electronic key ................................................................... 29
Changing batteries .................................................. 369
Starting the engine .................................................. 233
Turning off the engine ............................................ 233
Electronic main key
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 371
Electronic stability program (ESP) ............................. 278
Warning lamp ............................................................301
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 216
Emergency engine shut-down ...................................... 374
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ............ 375
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 91
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 51
Emission control ............................................................227
Emission control label .................................................. 392
Engine compartment .....................................................334
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ................................ 296
Engine oil additives ....................................................... 401
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 158
Engine oil level
Checking .................................................................... 337
Warning ...................................................................... 320
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
malfunction and warning messages ......................320
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
NOT WHEN ENGINE ON (measuring) -
multifunction indicator ............................................ 157
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 157
Engine oils ...................................................................... 401
Entrance lamps, exit lamps .......................................... 190
ENTRY POSITION -
malfunction and warning messages ......................306
ESP (Electronic stability program) ............ 251, 278, 359
Control switch ...........................................................280Malfunction and warning messages ..................... 309
Synchronizing .......................................................... 279
Express opening and closing
of power windows ..................................................... 184
Exterior lamp
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 312
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 159
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 161
Headlamp cleaning system ...................................... 163
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 360
License plate lamps ................................................. 366
Low and high beam ................................................... 361
Parking lamps ........................................................... 363
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 360
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 366
Standing lamps ......................................................... 363
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 364
Turn signal lamp ...................................................... 363
Exterior mirror adjustment .......................................... 107
Exterior mirror, front passenger side,
parking position ........................................................ 108
Exterior rear view mirrors ............................................ 107
Electrically folding .................................................... 109
Parking position ........................................................ 108
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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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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Hood ................................................................................. 334
HOOD -
malfunction and warning messages ......................323
IIdentification labels ....................................................... 391
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 192
Indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .................................114, 296
Individual settings ......................................................... 140
"INST. CLUSTER" (Instrument Cluster) ................. 142
"LIGHTING" ............................................................... 144
"VEHICLE" ................................................................. 147
Infant and child restraint systems .............................. 102
Installation ................................................................. 104
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 216
Infrared reflecting windshield .................................... 212
Inside rear view mirror ................................................. 106
INST. CLUSTER (Instrument Cluster)
See individual settings ............................................ 142
Instrument cluster ..........................................................114
Activating ....................................................................116
Instrument cluster illumination ...................................116Instrument lamps ........................................................... 116
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 193
Interior lighting .............................................................. 189
JJack .................................................................................. 342
Jump starting ................................................................. 355KKey dependent memory settings ................................. 113
KEYLESS-GO .....................................................................37
Changing batteries in the card .............................. 372
Checking last KEYLESS-GO-card
locking mode ........................................................... 42
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 42
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 66
Starting the engine .................................................. 234
Turning off the engine ............................................ 234
KEYLESS-GO-card ..................................................... 28, 30
Convenience feature ...................................................44
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Keys, changing batteries
in the electronic key ................................................. 369
Keys, changing batteries
in the Keyless-Go-card ............................................. 372
Keys, vehicle ..................................................................... 28
LLAMP SENSOR -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 314
Lamps, exterior .............................................................. 360
Headlamps ................................................ 159, 312, 383
License plate lamp ....................................................366
Low and high beam .................................................. 361
Parking lamps ...........................................................363
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 360
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 366
Standing lamps ..........................................................363
Taillamp assemblies ................................................. 364
Turn signal lamp ....................................................... 363
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 393
Level control system ......................................................283
Lighter .............................................................................204
LIGHTING
See individual settings ............................................ 144LIGHTING SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 312
Limp home mode
(Automatic transmission) ....................................... 243
Locking and unlocking ............................................. 35, 39
Low beams
See Exterior lamp switch ......................................... 159
Low engine coolant level warning ............................... 310
Lumbar support ................................................................ 74
MMaintenance ................................................................... 215
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster ........................................ 296
Malfunction and warning messages .......................... 303
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL ......................................... 316
AIR CLEANER ........................................................... 325
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ......................................... 305
BRAKE ASSIST ......................................................... 306
BRAKE FLUID ........................................................... 307
BRAKE PAD WEAR .................................................. 307
CHIP-CARD ............................................................... 324
COOLANT (coolant level) ......................................... 310
COOLANT (coolant temperature) ........................... 311
CRUISE CONTROL .................................................... 315
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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) .........304
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ...............304
DISTRONIC (DTR) .....................................................327
DOOR .......................................................................... 322
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. ...............................................309
ENGINE OIL LEVEL .................................................. 320
ENTRY POSITION .....................................................306
HOOD .......................................................................... 323
KEY .............................................................................322
Lamp SENSOR ........................................................... 314
LIGHTING SYSTEM ................................................... 312
PARKING BRAKE ......................................................308
SEAT BACKREST ....................................................... 321
SEAT BELT SYSTEM ................................................. 314
SELECTOR LEVER ....................................................325
TELE AID .................................................................... 323
TELEPHONE - FUNCTION ....................................... 315
TIRE PRESSURE ........................................................ 318
TRUNK OPEN ............................................................308
WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 326
Malfunction/warning message memory .................... 138
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ................... 375
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 46
Memory function ............................................................ 111
Mirror, exterior
Parking position ........................................................ 108Mirror, exterior, adjusting ............................................ 107
Mirror, exterior, parking position,
front passenger side ................................................. 108
Mirror, exterior, rear view ............................................ 107
Mirror, inside, rear view ............................................... 106
Multicontour backrest ..................................................... 74
Multifunction display .................................................... 120
Audio systems ............................................................126
Cassette player .......................................................... 128
CD Player ....................................................................127
Distronic (DTR) .......................................................... 135
Engine oil level indicator .........................................124
FSS ...............................................................................124
Individual settings .................................................... 140
Malfunction/warning message memory ............... 138
Radio ...........................................................................126
Telephone ...................................................................129
Telephone — Incoming call ...................................... 133
Telephone — Redialing ............................................. 131
Telephone book ......................................................... 129
Tire inflation pressure monitor ..............................124
Trip and main odometer and sub menu ................124
Trip computer ............................................................ 136
Vehicle speed .............................................................124
Multifunction steering wheel ....................................... 120
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
NNavigation system .......................................................... 134
Night security illumination ......................................... 162OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................296
Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator .....................................117
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ...................................................................... 46
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 206
Parcel net in trunk ........................................................ 205
Parking ............................................................................ 248
Parking assist (Parktronic) .......................................... 286
Parking brake ............................. 202, 244, 248, 298, 346
PA R K I N G B R A K E -
malfunction and warning messages ......................308
Power assistance ............................................................246
Power closing assist
Doors and trunk lid .................................................... 49Power head restraints, rear ............................................ 81
Power seats, front
Backrest ........................................................................ 72
Seat ventilation system .............................................. 79
Power windows ............................................................... 183
Blocking of rear side window operation ................ 185
Express opening and closing .................................. 184
Opening and closing ...................................................44
Synchronizing ........................................................... 185
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio
See Audio systems .................................................... 126
Radio - see Audio systems ............................................ 126
Radio transmitters ......................................................... 214
Rain sensor
See intermittent wiping ........................................... 165
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................................................ 182
Rear view mirror
Inside, automatic antiglare ...................................... 106
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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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