service reset MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 2004 C215 Owner's Manual

Contents
Maintenance ...................................... 282
Clearing the service indicator ...... 282
Service term exceeded ................ 282
Calling up the service indicator .... 283
Resetting the service indicator..... 283
Vehicle care ....................................... 284
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 284
Practical hints.................................. 291
What to do if …? ................................. 292
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 292
Lamp in center console................. 298
Messages in the display ................ 299
Where will I find...? ............................. 329
First aid kit .................................... 329
Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit,
luggage bowl, spare wheel ............ 329
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 331
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 331
Locking the vehicle ....................... 332
Replacing batteries in
the SmartKey/ SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* ............................... 332
Fuel filler flap ................................ 334
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 335
Sliding/pop-up roof ...................... 335
Replacing bulbs .................................. 336
Bulbs ............................................. 336
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 338
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 340Replacing wiper blades ...................... 341
Removing wiper blades ................. 341
Installing wiper blades .................. 342
Flat tire............................................... 343
Preparing the vehicle .................... 343
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 343
Battery ............................................... 348
Disconnecting the battery ............ 349
Removing the battery ................... 349
Charging and reinstalling the
battery .......................................... 349
Reconnecting the battery ............. 350
Jump starting...................................... 351
Towing the vehicle.............................. 353
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 355
Fuses.................................................. 356
Fuse boxes in passenger
compartment ................................ 356
Fuse boxes in engine
compartment ................................ 357
Emergency engine shut-down ....... 358

135 Controls in detail
Control system
Select radio station
Turn on the radio. Refer to the separate
COMAND operating instructions.

Press button è or ÿ repeatedly
until you see the currently tuned sta-
tion in the display.
1Waveband
2Station frequency

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the desired station is found.Select satellite radio* station
(USA only)
The satellite radio is treated as a radio ap-
plication.

Select satellite radio with the corre-
sponding key on the COMAND control
panel (SAT).

Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until you see the currently tuned sta-
tion in the display.
1SAT mode and preset number
2Channel name or number

Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the desired channel is found.
iYou can only store new stations using
the corresponding feature on the radio.
Refer to separate COMAND operating
instructions.
You can also operate the radio in the
usual manner.
iFeature description is based on prelim-
inary information available at time of
printing.
Additional optional satellite radio
equipment and a subscription to satel-
lite radio service provider are required
for satellite radio operation. At time of
printing, no date for the availability of
optional equipment required for satel-
lite radio operation had been set.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for details and availability for
your vehicle.
For more information, refer to separate
COMAND operating instructions.

237 Controls in detail
Useful features
Remote door unlock
In case you have locked your vehicle unin-
tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle),
and the reserve SmartKey is not handy:
Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
You will be asked to provide your pass-
word which you provided when you
completed the subscriber agreement.

Then return to your vehicle and press
the trunk lock for a minimum of
20 seconds until the SOS button is
flashing.
The message
EMERGENCY CALL –
CALL CONNECTED appears in the multi-
function display.
As an alternative, you may unlock the vehi-
cle via Internet using the ID and password
sent to you shortly after the completion of
your Acquaintance Call.
!If the indicator lamp continues to flash
or the system does not reset, contact
the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada), or
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) in the USA or Cus-
tomer Service at 1-800-387-0100 in
Canada.iThe indicator lamp in the respective
button flashes until the call is conclud-
ed. Calls can only be terminated by a
Response Center or Customer Assis-
tance Center representative except
Roadside Assistance and Information
calls, which can also be terminated by
pressing buttonton the multifunc-
tion steering wheel.
iWhen a Tele Aid call has been initiated,
the COMAND system audio is muted
and the selected mode (radio, tape or
CD) pauses. The optional cellular
phone (if installed) switches off. If you
must use this phone, the vehicle must
be parked. Disconnect the coiled cord
and place the call. The COMAND navi-
gation system (if engaged) will contin-
ue to run. The display in the instrument
cluster is available for use, and spoken
commands are only available by press-
ing the RPT button on the COMAND
unit. A pop-up window will appear in
the COMAND display to indicate that a
Tele Aid call is in progress.

282OperationMaintenance
MaintenanceWe strongly recommend that you have
your vehicle serviced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with
the Service Booklet at the times called for
by the FSS (Flexible Service System).
Failure to have the vehicle maintained in
accordance with the Service Booklet at the
designated times /mileage called for by
the FSS may result in vehicle damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
FSS will notify you when your next service
is due.
Approximately one month before your next
service is due, one of the following mes-
sages will appear in the multifunction dis-
play while you are driving or when you
switch on the ignition (example service A):SERVICE A IN XXXXX MILES (KM)
SERVICE A IN XXX DAYS
SERVICE A IN X DAY
SERVICE A DUE NOW!
The type of service due is indicated in the
multifunction display:9
Minor service (A)
´
Major service (B)
Clearing the service indicator
The service indicator is automatically
cleared after 30 seconds. You can also
clear it yourself.
Press the reset button on the instru-
ment cluster (
page 22).
Service term exceeded
If you have exceeded the suggested ser-
vice term, you will see the following mes-
sage in the multifunction display:SERVICE A EXCEEDED BY XXXX MILES (KM)
SERVICE A EXCEEDED BY XXX DAYS
SERVICE A EXCEEDED BY X DAYAn acoustic signal will also sound.
The Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the
service indicator following a completed
service.
iThe interval between services depends
on your driving habits. A gentle driving
style, moderate engine speeds and the
avoidance of short-distance trips will
lengthen the interval between services.

283 Operation
Maintenance
Calling up the service indicator
Switch on ignition.
The standard display of the control sys-
tem appears (
page 129).

Press button k or j on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel until FSS indi-
cator with the service symbol 9 or
´ and the service deadline appears
in the multifunction display.
Resetting the service indicator
In the event that the service on your vehi-
cle is not carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, you can reset the
service indicator yourself.
Switch on ignition.
The standard display of the control sys-
tem appears (
page 129).

Press button k or j on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel until the FSS
indicator with the service symbol 9
or ´ and the service deadline ap-
pears in the multifunction display.

Press reset button on the instrument
cluster for about three seconds.
This message appears in the multifunc-
tion display:SERVICE INTERVAL...
RESET WITH
R BUTTON FOR 3 SEC.


To confirm, press reset button until you
hear a signal.
The service indicator now displays the
reset interval.
iIf the battery is disconnected, the days
of disconnection will not be included in
the count shown by the service indica-
tor. To arrive at the true service dead-
line, you will need to subtract these
days from the days shown in the ser-
vice indicator.
Do not confuse the service indicator
with the engine oil level indicator :.
iIf the service indicator was inadvertent-
ly reset, have a Mercedes-Benz Center
correct it.
Only reset if the proper service has
been performed. Resetting the system
without performing proper service as
called for by the FSS will cause the FSS
to incorrectly determine the next ser-
vice interval which will result in engine
damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

395 Index
Limiting opening height of
trunk lid 153
Rear window defroster 182
Residual heat 184
Seat heater 113, 114
Seat ventilation* 115
Tow-away alarm 84
Deactivating steering wheel gearshift
control 166
Deceleration
With Distronic* 201
Deep water see Standing water 253
Defrosting 179
Delayed switch-off
Interior illumination 152
Dialing
A number (telephone) 140
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while
driving 52
Digital clock 23
Digital speedometer 134
Direction of rotation (tires) 271
Discharged battery
Jump starting 351Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 349
Displays
Digital speedometer 134
Distronic* 200
Messages 263, 299
Service indicator 282
Showing malfunctions 145
Distance
Decreasing in Distronic* 206
Increasing in Distronic* 206
Setting in Distronic* 205
Warning function 206
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 143
Distance warning function* 206
Activating 207
Deactivating 207
Distronic* warning lamp 206
Intermittent warning sound 206
Symbol in multifunction display 142
Distronic* 198, 384
Activated 202
Activating 203
Calling up settings 142, 201Cleaning system sensor 287
Cruise control lever 202
Deactivated 202
Deactivating 205
Deceleration 201
Decreasing distance 206
Decreasing time interval 205
Displays in the speedometer dial 200
Distance warning function 206
Driving hints 207
Fine adjustment 204
Increasing distance 206
Increasing time interval 205
Intermittent signal tone 200
Menu 201
Messages in display 302
Resetting stored speed 204
Sensor cover 287
Setting a higher speed 203
Setting a lower speed 204
Setting following distance 205
Setting the current speed 203
Warning and indicator lamps 200
Door control panel 19, 28

397 Index
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 23,
294
Engine number 384
Engine oil 261
Adding 265
Additives 374
Checking level 261
Consumption 261
Display messages 310
Filler neck 265
Messages in display 263, 310
Viscosity 384
Engine oil level see Oil level 259
Entry position
Messages in display 312
ESP 79, 384
Switching off 80
Switching on 81
Synchronizing 303
Warning lamp 295
ETD 384
Safety guidelines 64
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 68
Exterior lamp switch 119Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 40
Folding electrically 169
Parking position for 156
F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 148
Fastening the seat belts 42
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 197
Distronic* 204
First aid kit 329
Flat tire 343
Lowering the vehicle 347
Mounting the Spare wheel 343
Preparing the vehicle 343
Flexible Service System (FSS) 282, 385
Fog lamp, rear 122, 337
Replacing bulb 340
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 336
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 314
Switching on 122Folding electrically
Exterior rear view mirrors
169
Front airbags 65
Front lamps
Messages in display 314–318
Replacing bulbs 336, 338
Switching on 119
Front seat
Head restraints 108
Head restraints installing 108
Head restraints removing 108
FSS (Flexible Service System) 282, 385
Fuel 258
Fuel reserve warning lamp 296
Premium unleaded gasoline 258
Reserve warning lamp 23
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 143
Since last reset 143
Fuel filler flap 257
Locking 257
Opening 334
Unlocking 257

405 Index
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 140
R
Radio
Selecting satellite radio*
stations 135
Selecting stations 135
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 254
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 144
Reading lamp 27
Rear fog lamp 337
Bulb 337
Switching on 122
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 340
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 185
Rear seat head restraints
Folding back with switch 109
Placing upright 109Rear seats
Head restraints 109
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 167
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window
Blocking operation 75
Rear window defroster 182
Activating 182
Deactivating 182
Rear window sunshade* 172
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 350
Refueling 257
Regular checks 258
Regular driving style 210
Reinstalling vehicle battery 349
Remote controls
Integrated 240
SmartKey 88, 92
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 237
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 386
Removing
Vehicle battery 349
Wheel 346
Wiper blades 341Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 340
Brake lamp bulbs 340
Bulbs 336
Front lamp bulbs 338
License plate lamp bulbs 340
Parking lamp bulbs 339
Rear fog lamp bulbs 340
Rear lamp bulbs 337, 340
Rear turn signal bulbs 340
Side marker lamp bulbs 339
Standing lamp bulbs 339
Wiper blades 341
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 146
Resetting
All functions (control system) 146
All functions of a submenu 146
Fuel consumption 143
Service indicator (FSS) 283
Stored speed in Distronic* 204
Trip odometer 127
Residual heat utilization 183, 386

408 IndexSliding/pop-up roof 191
Closing 191, 335
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 194
Closing with SmartKey 193
Messages in display 318
Opening 191, 335
Opening with SmartKey 193
Stopping 192
Synchronizing 194
SmartKey
Battery check lamp 94
Global locking and unlocking 89
Lock button 30, 88, 92
Locking and unlocking 88
Opening and closing power
window 188
Opening and closing the slid-
ing/pop-up roof 193
Opening and closing windows 188
Replacing the batteries 332
Unlock button 30, 88, 92
Unlocking with 30
SmartKey positions in starter switch 31SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 91
Central locking 94
Factory setting 94
Locking the vehicle 95
Messages in display 313
Replacing the battery 332
Reprogramming 94
Selective setting 94
Turning off the engine 56
Unlocking 91
Unlocking with 32
Snow chains 281
Spare fuses 329
Spare parts service 360
Spare wheel
Mounting 343
Speed
Resetting stored speed in
Distronic* 204
Saving current 196
Speed settings
Cruise control 197
Distronic* 203, 204Speedometer 23
Displaying gear range 159
Displays 200
Settings units 148
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 148
Sporty driving suspension 210
SRS 67, 387
Indicator lamp 297
SRS indicator lamp 60
Standing lamps 119
Replacing bulbs 336, 337, 339
Standing water
Driving instructions 253
Starter switch 21, 31
Positions 31
Switching on 45, 46
Starting difficulties 46
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 45
Steering column
Height adjustment 39
Length adjustment 39

409 Index
Steering wheel
Adjusting 39
Buttons 24
Cleaning 289
Electrical adjustment 39
Heated steering wheel* 228
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 238
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof 192
Windows 188
Storage compartments 221
Armrest 222, 223
Cup holder 224, 226
Glove box 221
In front of armrest 222, 223
Parcel net 226
Storage tray and telephone
holder* 223
Under the front seats 224
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 117
Submenus
Convenience 154
For settings 131In control system 133
Instrument cluster 148
Lighting 149
Resetting functions in Control
system 146
Selecting 146
Settings menu 146
Vehicle 153
Sun visors 171
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 387
Suspension tuning
For regular driving style 210
For sporty driving style 210
Setting 210
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 153
Engine 55
ESP 80
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 55Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 153
ESP 81
Front fog lamps 122
Front lamps 119
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 49
High beams 123
Parking lamps 119
Rear fog lamp 122
Windshield wipers 50
Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 142
Synchronizing
ESP 303
Power window 190
Sliding/pop-up roof 194
T
Tachometer 23, 128
Overspeed range 128
Tail lamps
Cleaning 286
Replacing bulbs 337, 340