2006 Mercedes-Benz CL Class Owner's Manual

2006 Mercedes-Benz CL Class owners manual
Year:
2006
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Model:
CL Class
Rating:
(10)

Online manual

Size:
9.24 MB

Table of Contents

Contents
4
Introduction
10
Product information
10
Service and warranty information
11
California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for
12
Maintenance
13
Roadside Assistance
13
Change of address or ownership
13
Vehicle outside the USA and Canada
14
Symbols used in this operator’s manual
16
Operating safety
17
Proper use of the vehicle
17
Problems:With vehicle
18
Reporting safety defects
19
Reporting safety defects
19
Information regarding electronic recording devices
20
At a glance
22
Instruments and controls see Cockpit<$nopage>
23
Instrument cluster
25
Multifunction steering wheel
27
Center console
28
Center console, upper part
28
Center console, lower part
29
Overhead control panel
30
Door control panel
31
Getting started
32
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking
33
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Locking/unlocking
34
Starter switch positions
35
Adjustment, seat steering wheel,mirrors
38
Power seats
38
Steering wheel
43
Mirrors:Adjusting
44
Driving:Instructions
46
Seat belts:Fastening
46
Starting, Engine
49
Parking brake
51
Driving
52
Headlamps:Switch
53
Turn signals
54
Combination switch
55
Problems:While driving;Driving:Problems
57
Parking
58
Parking brake
59
Switching off headlamps
59
Engine:Turning off
59
Releasing seat belts
60
Door:Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
61
Safety and Security
62
Occupant safety
63
Air bags;Occupant safety:Air bags
64
Seat belts
69
Children in the vehicle
73
Power windows:Rear door window, Blocking operation
79
Panic alarm
80
Activating
80
Deactivating
80
Driving:Safety systems
81
Driving safety systems:ABS;ABS
81
Driving safety systems:BAS;BAS
82
Driving safety systems:ESP®
83
Anti-theft systems
86
Anti-theft systems:Immobilizer
86
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system
86
Tow-away alarm
88
Controls in detail
90
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking
91
Key, SmartKey
91
Door:Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
95
Door:Opening from inside/outside
101
Opening the trunk
102
Trunk:Closing
104
Trunk:Emergency release
110
Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid
111
Automatic locking when driving
111
Central locking:Locking/unlocking from inside
112
Power seats
113
Power seats:Easy entry/exit feature
113
Head restraints:Front seat, Removing and installing
115
Head restraints:Rear seat
116
Power seats:Lumbar support
118
Multicontour seats*
118
Power seats:Heating
120
Power seats:Ventilation*
122
Power seats:Memory function
123
Recalling positions from memory
124
Mirrors:Exterior rear view mirror, Storing parking position
125
Lamps, exterior
126
Front lamps see Headlamps<$nopage>
126
Combination switch
130
Hazard warning flasher
131
Interior lighting
132
Courtesy lighting
134
Door:Entry lamps
134
Trunk:Lighting
134
Instrument cluster
135
Instrument cluster:Illumination brightness
135
Coolant:Temperature gauge
136
Trip odometer
136
Tachometer
137
Outside temperature indicator
137
Clock
137
Control system
138
Multifunction display:Changing settings see Control system menus and Control system submenus<$nopage
138
Multifunction steering wheel:Button operation
139
Menus
141
Control system menus:Standard display
143
Control system menus:AUDIO
143
Audio system:CD changer operating mode
146
Control system menus:TEL*
148
Navigation system
150
Control system menus:Distronic*
151
Control system menus:Trip computer
152
Control system menus:Vehicle status message memory
154
Control system menus:Settings
155
Automatic transmission
166
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever position
168
Automatic transmission:Driving tips
170
Gear range:Automatic transmission
171
Automatic transmission:Shift program mode selector switch
172
One-touch gearshifting
173
Steering wheel gearshift control CL\x1155\x11AMG and CL\x1165\x11AMG:Automatic transmission
174
Manual shift program CL\x1155\x11AMG and CL\x1165\x11AMG:Automatic transmission
176
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions
178
Good visibility
179
Headlamps:Cleaning system
179
Rear view mirrors
179
Mirrors:Power folding exterior rear view mirrors
181
Sun visors
182
Rear window sunshade*
183
Automatic climate control
185
Deactivating the climate control system
188
Automatic climate control:Setting the temperature
188
Air distribution
189
Air volume
190
Automatic climate control:MAXCOOL maximum cooling
190
Automatic climate control:Defrosting
190
Air recirculation mode
191
Charcoal filter
192
Rear window defroster
194
f. Control in detail/ Automatic climate control/Air conditioner
194
Automatic climate control:Residual engine heat and ventilation (REST)
195
Ventilated storage compartment
196
Air vents
197
Power windows:Operating
198
Side windows see Power windows<$nopage>
198
Power windows:Synchronizing
200
Synchronizing power windows
201
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
203
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Operating
203
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Synchronizing
205
Driving systems
206
Cruise control;Driving systems:Cruise control
206
Distronic*;Driving systems:Distronic*
209
Parktronic*
224
Vehicle loading
229
Roof rack*
229
Vehicle loading:Instructions
230
Securing cargo
230
Useful features
231
Storage compartments
232
Cup holder
236
Ashtrays
238
Cigarette lighter
239
Heated steering wheel*
240
Telephone*
241
Tele Aid
242
Garage door opener
250
Operation
258
Driving:Instructions
260
Drive sensibly – save fuel
260
Drinking and driving
260
Pedals
260
Power assistance
260
Brakes
261
Driving off
263
Parking
263
Tires:Driving instructions
264
Hydroplaning;Driving:Hydroplaning
264
Tires:Traction
265
Tires:Speed rating
265
Winter driving instructions;Driving:In winter
266
Standing water, Driving through
267
Passenger compartment
268
Driving:Abroad
268
Radio transmitters
268
Catalytic converter
269
Emission control
269
Coolant:Temperature
270
At the gas station
271
Refueling
271
Regular checks
272
Engine:Compartment
274
Hood
274
Engine oil
275
Transmission see Automatic transmission <$nopage>
280
Fluids:ABC fluid
280
Coolant:Checking level
281
Battery, Vehicle
282
Windshield washer fluid:Reservoir level
283
Tires
284
Important guidelines
284
Tires:Care and maintenance
285
Direction of rotation, Tires
287
Loading the vehicle
287
Tires:Inflation pressure
293
Tires:Inflation pressure
295
Tire labeling
300
Load identification
304
TIN
305
Tires:Load rating
306
Tires:Inflation pressure
307
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
307
Tire ply material
309
Tires:Terminology
310
Tires:Rotating
313
Winter driving
314
Winter driving:Tires
314
Block heater (Canada only)
315
Snow chains
315
Service see Maintenance<$nopage>
316
Maintenance service indicator mes\x05sage
316
Maintenance:Calling up service indicator
317
Maintenance:Resetting service indicator
318
Vehicle:Care
319
Washing the vehicle
319
Practical hints
328
What to do if...
329
Emergency, In case of:Instrument cluster, Indicator lamps
329
Lamp in center console
337
Displays:Vehicle status messages
338
Where will I find ...?
370
First aid kit
370
Vehicle tool kit
371
Vehicle:Unlocking in an emergency
373
f. Controls in Detail/Opening door w. Mechanical Key
373
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking in an emergency
374
Fuel filler flap:Opening in an emergency
375
Emergency operations:Power tilt/sliding sunroof, Manual operation
376
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Opening/closing in an emergency
376
Replacing SmartKey batteries
377
Key, SmartKey:Replacing the batteries
377
Battery, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Replacing
378
Replacing bulbs
379
Lamps, exterior:Replacing bulbs
382
Lamps, exterior:Replacing bulbs
383
Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades
385
Removing wiper blades
385
Installing wiper blades
386
Flat tire
387
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle
387
Spare wheel:Mounting
387
Vehicle:Battery
392
Battery, Vehicle:Disconnecting
393
Battery, Vehicle:Removing
393
Battery, Vehicle:Reinstalling
393
Battery, Vehicle:Reconnecting
394
Jump starting
395
Towing the vehicle;Vehicle:Towing
397
Installing towing eye bolt
399
Fuses
400
Fuses:Aids for replacing fuses
400
Fuses:Fuse boxes in passenger compartment
401
Fuses:Fuse boxes in engine compartment
402
Technical data
404
Parts service
405
Warranty coverage
406
Loss of:Service and Warranty Information Booklet
406
Identification labels
407
Engine:Poly-V-belt layout
408
CL 500
408
CL\x1155\x11AMG
408
CL 600 and CL 65 AMG
408
Engine:Technical data
409
Rims
411
Same size tires
413
Mixed size tires
415
Tires:Spare wheel
416
Electrical system, Technical data
417
Dimensions, Vehicle
418
Main Dimensions
418
Weights
418
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.:Capacities
419
Fluids:Capacities
419
Engine oil
421
Engine oil:Additives
421
Air conditioning refrigerant
421
Brake fluid
421
Fuel:Technical data
422
Fuel:Requirements, Octane rating
422
Fuel:Additives
423
Coolant
423
Windshield washer fluid:Refilling
426
Technical terms
428
Index
434

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