2007 Mercedes-Benz CL Class Owner's Manual
Year:
2007
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Model:
CL Class
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
4
Introduction
14
Product information
14
Service and warranty information
15
California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for
16
Maintenance
17
Roadside Assistance
17
Change of address or ownership
17
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
18
Symbols used in this operator’s manual
20
Operating safety
21
Proper use of the vehicle
21
Problems:With vehicle
22
Safety:Reporting defects;Reporting safety defects
23
Reporting safety defects
23
Vehicle data recording
24
Information regarding electronic recording devices
24
At a glance
26
Exterior view
27
Cockpit
29
Instrument cluster
31
f. At a glance/Pos. 11/ Center console
37
Overhead control panel
38
Door:Control panel
39
Safety and Security
40
Occupant safety
41
Air bags
43
Occupant Classification System see OCS<$nopage>
48
Seat belts
53
PRE-SAFE<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>
57
Children in the vehicle
58
Rear side windows:Blocking operation
63
Panic alarm:Audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps;Panic alarm:Panic button
64
Activating
64
Deactivating
64
Driving:Safety systems;Driving systems:Driving safety systems
65
ABS:Indicator lamp;Lamps, indicator and warning:ABS;ABS
65
Driving safety systems:Adaptive Brake Lights (CL\x11600 and USA only);Adaptive Brake Lights (CL\x11600 and
67
Driving safety systems:BAS;BAS;Brake assist system (BAS)
67
Driving safety systems:BAS Plus;Brake assist system (BAS Plus)
68
EBP
70
Driving safety systems:ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>;ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>
70
Anti-theft systems
78
Immobilizer
78
Alarm system see Anti-theft alarm system<$nopage>
78
Tow-away alarm
79
Control systems
80
COMAND:Operating safety
81
Availability of functions while the vehicle is in motion
82
COMAND:Switching on or off
82
COMAND:Components
82
COMAND:Operating
87
COMAND:Main menus
92
Radio:FM/AM operation (COMAND)
96
Radio:Submenu overview, FM/AM (COMAND)
96
80330: U4_Ueberschrift4: Radio-Grundmenü aufrufen und auf Radiobetrieb umschalten
97
Radio:Switching wavebands, FM/AM (COMAND)
97
Radio:Tuning in stations/channels
97
Radio:Saving stations, FM/AM (COMAND)
99
86519: U3_Ueberschrift3: Sendernamen-Anzeige
100
Satellite radio:Operation (COMAND)
101
Satellite radio:Submenu overview (COMAND)
101
Introduction to Satellite radio
102
Switching to satellite radio
102
Main satellite radio menu
103
Satellite radio:Selecting program category (COMAND)
104
Satellite radio:Tuning in channels (COMAND)
104
Satellite radio:Tuning in channels (COMAND)
106
Satellite radio:Showing program info (COMAND)
107
Satellite radio:Channel update (COMAND)
107
Satellite radio:Calling SIRIUS Service Center (COMAND)
107
Audio (COMAND);DVD:Audio (COMAND);MP3 (COMAND);CD (COMAND);DVD
108
Safety precautions
108
Notes about MP3 mode
108
Notes about audio DVD operation
110
Notes about CDs/DVDs
111
Notes about handling CDs/DVDs
112
CD:Loading (COMAND);DVD:Loading (COMAND)
112
PCMCIA card:Loading (COMAND)
113
CD:Ejecting (COMAND);DVD:Ejecting (COMAND)
114
PCMCIA card:Ejecting (COMAND)
114
CD:Menu overview (COMAND);Audio DVD:Menu overview (COMAND);MP3:Menu overview (COMAND)
115
Audio (COMAND):CD mode;Audio (COMAND):DVD mode;MP3:Operation (COMAND);Audio (COMAND):MP3 mode
116
Audio DVD:Stop function (COMAND)
117
Audio DVD:Pause function (COMAND)
117
CD:Selecting a medium (COMAND);DVD:Selecting a medium (COMAND);MP3:Selecting a medium (COMAND)
118
CD:Selecting a track (COMAND);DVD:Selecting a track (COMAND);MP3:Selecting a track (COMAND)
118
Audio DVD:Fast forward/rewind (COMAND)
118
MP3:Selecting a folder (COMAND)
119
DVD:Setting the audio format (COMAND)
120
CD:Playback options (COMAND);DVD:Playback options (COMAND);MP3:Playback options (COMAND)
120
Telephone*:Operation (COMAND);COMAND:Telephone* menu
121
Safety precautions
121
General notes
121
Telephone*:Switching on/off (COMAND)
123
Activating telephone mode
123
73152: U4_Sp_Ueberschrift4NeueSpalte: Telefontastatur
123
Telephone*:“911” emergency call (COMAND)
124
Telephone*:PIN (COMAND)
125
Telephone*:PIN2 (COMAND)
126
Telephone*:PUK / PUK2 (COMAND)
126
Telephone*:Unlock code (COMAND)
126
Telephone*:Submenu overview (COMAND)
127
Main telephone menu
128
Telephone*:Call lists (COMAND)
129
Incoming call
131
Making an outgoing call
132
Telephone*:Single call connection (COMAND)
134
Telephone*:Transferring a call (COMAND)
137
COMAND:Phone book*;Telephone*:Phone book (COMAND)
138
COMAND:SMS messages;SMS messages
146
\x05COMAND\x11navigation
149
Safety precautions
149
Navigation system (COMAND);COMAND:Navigation system
150
27337: U3_Ueberschrift3: Digitale Karte
150
40980: U3_Ueberschrift3: Aktualisierung (Update) der digitalen Kartendaten
150
Updating process
150
97710: U5_Ueberschrift5: Update
152
General notes
154
Input restrictions
155
Navigation system:Menu overview (COMAND)
156
Navigation system (COMAND):Operation;Navigation system (COMAND):Map display
157
Navigation system (COMAND):Basic settings
160
Destination entry (COMAND);Navigation system (COMAND):Destination entry
163
23674: U4_Ueberschrift4: Adresse eingeben
163
46509: U4_Sp_Ueberschrift4NeueSpalte: Ziel aus Zielspeicher eingeben
183
12594: U4_Sp_Ueberschrift4NeueSpalte: Ziel aus den letzten Zielen eingeben
185
94059: U4_Ueberschrift4: Ziel per Karte eingeben
185
Entering a stopover
186
Navigation system (COMAND):POI entry;POIs
189
Entering a POI in the surrounding area
189
Entering a POI in the surroundings of a given town
189
Entering a POI in a different region
189
84543: U5_Ueberschrift5: Sonderziel-Kategorie bestimmen
190
Entering a POI from the map
196
Route guidance (COMAND);Navigation system (COMAND):Route guidance
197
Route guidance
197
Navigation system (COMAND):Driving maneuver;Driving maneuver (COMAND)
197
Example of a display without driving maneuvers
199
Destination or destination area reached
199
Partially digitized areas
200
68129: U3_Ueberschrift3: Navigationsansagen
203
67394: U2_Ueberschrift2: COMAND\x11Navigation* \t(Während der Zielführung)
204
Cancel route guidance
204
15260: U4_Ueberschrift4: Abgebrochene Zielführung wieder fortsetzen
204
Route browser
204
Navigation system (COMAND):Detour function (COMAND)
206
Destination memory (COMAND);Navigation system (COMAND):Destination memory
207
58357: U3_Ueberschrift3: Ziel im Zielspeicher speichern
207
Deleting a destination from the destination memory
209
27291: U3_Ueberschrift3: Eigene Adresse
210
Navigation system (COMAND):Last destinations
214
Saving a destination permanently in the destination memory
214
Saving the vehicle position in the list of last destinations
214
Saving the crosshair position in the list of last destinations
214
Deleting one of the last destinations
214
Address book (COMAND)
215
General notes
215
Address book (COMAND):Menu overview
215
Address book (COMAND):Calling up
216
23212: U4_Sp_Ueberschrift4NeueSpalte: Eintrag im Adressbuch-Grundmenü auswählen
216
Address book (COMAND):Creating an entry
216
Address book (COMAND):Deleting an entry
218
Address book (COMAND):Searching for an entry
218
Address book (COMAND):Details about an entry
220
Address book (COMAND):Displaying details about an entry in the phone book on the mobile phone
221
Address book (COMAND):Changing an entry
222
Address book (COMAND):Making a call
223
Address book (COMAND):Starting route guidance
224
Address book (COMAND):Voice entry
225
Saving a phone book entry from mobile phone in the \x05COMAND address book
226
Address book (COMAND):Importing data
227
COMAND:System settings
228
System settings (COMAND):Menu overview
228
System settings (COMAND):Display
228
System settings (COMAND):Time settings
228
COMAND:Voice Control settings;System settings (COMAND):Voice Control settings (COMAND)
230
Language (COMAND);Instrument cluster:Selecting the language (COMAND);System settings (COMAND):Settin
232
Favorite button;System settings (COMAND):Favorite button
232
Bluetooth<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>:Settings (COMAND);System settings (COMAND):Bluetooth<V_
233
Reset (COMAND);System settings (COMAND):Reset
235
COMAND:Vehicle menu;Vehicle:Menu (COMAND)
236
Delayed switch-off:Exterior lighting (COMAND); Exterior lighting:Delayed switch-off (COMAND)
236
Locator lighting (COMAND); Exterior lighting:Locator lighting (COMAND)
237
Exterior rear view mirrors:Lower mirror when reversing (COMAND)
238
Locking:Automatic central locking (COMAND)
239
Easy-entry/exit feature:COMAND menu
240
Ambient lighting:COMAND menu; Interior lighting:Ambient lighting (COMAND)
241
Delayed switch-off:Interior lighting (COMAND); Interior lighting:Delayed switch-off (COMAND)
242
Sunshades:Extending or retracting rear window sunshade (COMAND)
243
Trunk:Opening-height restriction (COMAND)
243
Anti-theft systems:Tow-away alarm (COMAND); Tow-away alarm (COMAND)
244
Automatic climate control:Operating via COMAND
245
Temperature:Setting interior temperature (COMAND);Automatic climate control:Setting temperature (COM
246
Automatic climate control:Adjusting air distribution (COMAND);Air distribution:Adjusting (COMAND)
247
Automatic climate control:Adjusting air volume (COMAND);Air volume:Adjusting (COMAND)
247
Automatic climate control:Central climate control menu (COMAND)
248
\x05COMAND seats
251
COMAND:Operating seats;Seats: Operating via COMAND
251
Seats:Lumbar support (COMAND)
252
Drive-dynamic multicontour seats*:Adjusting (COMAND)
253
Control system instrument cluster
257
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display;Multifunction display;Control system instrument cluster:Mul
257
Control system instrument cluster:Multifunction steering wheel;Multifunction steering wheel
258
Control system instrument cluster/Menus
259
Control system instrument cluster menus:Trip
261
Control system instrument cluster menus:Navi;Navigation system (Instrument cluster control system)
262
Control system instrument cluster menus:Audio;Audio (Control system instrument cluster)
264
Control system instrument cluster menus:Telephone*;Telephone*:Operation
266
Control system instrument cluster menus:Assistance*
269
Control system instrument cluster menus:Service
270
Control system instrument cluster menus:Settings;Vehicle:Individual settings, control system instrum
272
Voice Control:Operating safety
274
Operating safety
274
Voice Control :Introduction
275
Spelling
276
Command types
276
Controls
277
Symbols
278
Voice Control:Telephone
279
Telephone commands
280
Voice Control:Navigation
286
Important notes
286
Navigation operation
287
Navigation commands
287
Dialog for entering a complete address
288
Commands for entering parts of an address
293
Voice Control:Address book
296
\x05COMAND address book overview
296
Operation with address book not open (global)
296
Operation with address book open \x05(local)
297
Operating and using address book
297
Available commands with the \x05address book not open
297
Available commands with the \x05address book open
299
Voice Control :Radio
300
Radio operation
300
Radio commands
300
Voice Control:DVD changer
304
Operation
304
Commands
305
Voice Control:Command list
306
Voice Control:Troubleshooting
318
Help function
318
Help commands
318
Help window
318
Entering digits and spelling
318
What to do if ...
319
Voice Control:Individualization
321
Controls in detail
322
Key, SmartKey:Locking and unlocking
323
Key, SmartKey
323
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking
327
Batteries, SmartKey with \x05KEYLESS\x15GO*:Checking battery condition
333
Key, SmartKey with \x05KEYLESS\x15GO*:Loss of
333
Door:Opening from inside vehicle
334
Door:Power closing assist
335
Automatic locking when driving;Central locking:Automatic
335
Locking and unlocking from the \x05inside
336
Starter switch:Positions;Starter switch
337
Ignition:Switching on
337
Seats
340
Seats:Adjustment
340
Power seats:Folding forward front seat backrests
343
Seats:Easy entry/exit feature;Easy-entry/exit feature
345
Seats:Heating
347
Seats:Ventilation*
348
Seats:Head restraints
349
f. At a glance/Pos. 14/ Steering wheel adjustment stalk
352
Steering wheel:Adjustment
352
Heated steering wheel*
353
Mirrors:Adjusting
354
Mirrors:Interior rear view mirror;Interior rear view mirror:Adjusting
354
Mirrors:Exterior rear view mirrors;Exterior rear view mirrors:Adjusting
354
Exterior rear view mirrors:Power folding
355
Interior rear view mirror:Auto-dimming;Exterior rear view mirrors:Auto-dimming on the driver’s side
356
Mirrors:Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position;Parking position:Exterior rear view mi
357
Memory function
358
Recalling positions from memory
359
Storring parking position
360
Seat belts:Fastening;Occupant safety:Fastening the seat belt;Occupant safety:Seat belts
361
Seat belts:Proper use of
363
Seat belt height adjustment
363
Lighting
364
f. At a glance/Pos. 18/Exterior lamp switch
364
Switching on high beams
368
Headlamp cleaning system
368
Corner-illuminating lamps;Combination switch:Corner-illuminating lamps;Lighting:Corner-illuminating
369
Hazard warning flasher
370
Interior lighting;Lighting:Interior
370
Lighting:Courtesy lighting;Courtesy lighting
372
Lighting:Door entry lamps;Door:Entry lamps
372
Trunk:Lighting
372
Windshield wipers;Combination switch:Windshield wipers
373
f. Control in Details/Good Visibility/Switching windshield wipers
373
Intermittent wiping
374
Windshield wipers:Single wipe
374
Windshield washer fluid:Wiping with
374
Power windows;Side windows see Power windows<$nopage>
375
Power windows:Opening/closing
375
Summer opening feature
377
f. Practical hints/Batteries/Synchronizing power windows
377
Driving:Instructions
379
Starting, Engine
379
Driving off
382
Turn signals;Combination switch:Turn signals
383
Problems:While driving;Driving:Problems;Difficulties:While driving
384
Parking;Locking
385
Engine:Turning off
388
Releasing seat belts
389
Transmission see Automatic transmission<$nopage>
390
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever
390
Gear selector lever:Position
393
Automatic transmission:Transmission positions
394
Driving tips
397
Gear range:Automatic transmission
399
Automatic transmission:Automatic shift program
400
Steering wheel gearshift control:Automatic transmission
401
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions
402
Instrument cluster
403
Instrument cluster:Illumination;Lighting:Instrument cluster illumination
403
Instrument cluster:Coolant temperature gauge;Coolant:Temperature gauge
404
Tachometer
404
Outside temperature indicator;Instrument cluster:Outside temperature indicator
405
Driving systems
406
Cruise control
406
DISTRONIC Plus*;Driving systems:DISTRONIC Plus*
412
Parktronic*;Driving systems:Parktronic system*
432
Park Assist*
436
Dynamic Rear View Monitor*
440
Night View Assist*
447
Opening and closing air vents
453
Ventilated storage compartment
453
Automatic climate control
454
Setting:Temperature (interior);Automatic climate control:Setting the temperature
457
Air volume:Adjusting
457
Defrosting;Automatic climate control:Defrosting
457
Rear window defroster;Automatic climate control:Rear window defroster
458
MAXCOOL:Maximum cooling
459
Air recirculation mode;Automatic climate control:Air recirculation mode
459
Residual engine heat and ventilation;Engine:Residual heat and ventilation
461
Trunk
462
Opening trunk
462
f. Controls in detail/ Closing trunk lid
463
Trunk:Emergency release
465
Trunk:Valet locking;Valet locking
466
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof<$nopage>
467
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Opening/closing
467
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Synchronizing
469
Vehicle loading;Loading see Vehicle loading<$nopage>
470
Vehicle loading:Instructions
470
Storage compartments
470
Beverage holder see Cup holder<$nopage>
474
Trunk
475
Useful features
477
Sun visors
477
Ashtray
477
Cigarette lighter;Lighter see Cigarette lighter<$nopage>
478
Floormats*
479
Telephone*
480
Tele Aid
483
Garage door opener
491
Infrared reflecting windshield
497
Operation
500
Driving:Instructions
502
Drive sensibly – save fuel
502
Drinking and driving
502
Pedals
502
Power assistance
502
Brakes
503
Driving off
504
Parking
505
Tires:Driving instructions
505
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning<$nopage>
506
Tires:Traction
506
Tires:Speed rating
507
Winter driving instructions;Driving:In winter
507
Standing water, Driving through;Deep water see Standing water<$nopage>
508
Passenger compartment
509
Driving:Abroad
509
Radio transmitters, control and operation
509
Catalytic converter
510
Emission control
510
Coolant:Temperature
511
f.Practical hints/What to do if/ At the gas station
512
Fuel:Fuel filler flap and cap
512
Regular checks
514
Engine:Compartment
515
Hood
515
Engine:Oils
516
Automatic transmission:Transmission fluid;Automatic transmission:Fluid level
520
Active Body Control (ABC) fluid level
520
Coolant:Checking level;Coolant;Coolant level:Checking
521
Windshield washer fluid:Refilling;Headlamps:Cleaning system;Headlamp cleaning system
522
Rims:Tires and wheels
523
Important guidelines
523
Tires:Care and maintenance
524
Direction of rotation, Tires
526
Vehicle loading
526
Tires:Inflation pressure;Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure <$nopage>
531
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure<$nopage>
533
Tire labeling
539
Load identification
543
TIN
543
Maximum tire load rating
544
Maximum tire inflation pressure
545
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
545
Tire ply material
547
Tires:Terminology
547
Tires:Rotating
551
Winter driving
552
Winter driving:Tires
552
Tires:Chains
553
Operation/Maintenance
554
Maintenance:Service indicator message
554
Maintenance:Calling up service indicator display
556
Maintenance:Resetting service indicator
556
Vehicle:Care
557
Washing the vehicle
557
Practical hints
568
What to do if...
569
Instrument cluster:Lamps
569
Air bag off indicator lamp
581
Practical hints;<$nopage>Displays:Vehicle status message see Multifunction display messages
583
First aid kit;Practical hints
635
Vehicle tool kit;Tools
635
Emergency operations:Unlocking the vehicle;Emergency operations:Locking the vehicle
638
f. Controls in Detail/Opening door w. Mechanical Key
638
Locking:Vehicle in an emergency
639
Electronic parking brake:Mechanically releasing
640
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Emergency operations;Emergency operations:Tilt/sliding sunroof
641
Batteries, SmartKey:Replacing
642
f. Practical hints/What to do if/Changing batteries
642
Bulbs, replacing;Replacing:Bulbs
644
Headlamps:Replacing bulbs;Replacing:Front lamp bulbs
647
Replacing bulbs for the rear lamps
649
Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades
650
Placing wiper arms in vertical position
650
Removing wiper blades
651
Installing wiper blades
651
Flat tire
652
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle
652
Spare wheel see Minispare wheel<$nopage>
652
Batteries, vehicle;Vehicle:Service battery;Vehicle:Batteries
658
Batteries, vehicle:Disconnecting
660
Batteries, vehicle:Removing
661
Batteries, vehicle:Charging
661
Reinstalling starter battery
662
Batteries, vehicle:Reconnecting
662
Jump starting;Batteries, vehicle:Discharged, Jump starting
663
Towing the vehicle;Vehicle:Towing
666
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
669
Fuses
670
Fuses:Fuse box in engine compartment
671
Fuses:Fuse box in passenger compartment
672
Emergency engine shut-down
673
Technical data
674
Parts service;Service, Parts
675
Warranty coverage
676
Loss of:Service and Warranty Information Booklet
676
Identification labels
677
Engine:Belt layout
679
CL 550
679
CL 600
679
Engine:Technical data
680
Rims:And Tires
681
Same size tires
682
Mixed size tires
683
Minispare wheel;Wheels:Minispare wheel
684
Electrical system, Technical Data
685
Dimensions, Vehicle;Vehicle:Dimensions
686
Weights, Vehicle;Vehicle:Weights
686
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.:Capacities
687
Fluids:Capacities
687
Fluids:Engine oil
689
Engine oil:Additives
689
Air conditioning, Refrigerant
689
Fluids:Brake fluid
690
Fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline;Fuel
690
Fuel:Requirements, Octane rating
691
Fuel:Additives
691
Fluids:Engine coolant
692
Fluids:Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system
694
Index
696
2007 Mercedes-Benz CL Class Overview
Introduction
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL Class stands as a paragon of luxury and performance in the coupe segment, offering an unyielding blend of opulent comfort and dynamic driving capabilities. This flagship coupe is designed for those who desire both elegance and power, wrapped in a stunning silhouette that embodies Mercedes-Benz's commitment to craftsmanship and innovation.
Powertrains
The 2007 CL Class features robust powertrains, catering to enthusiasts and luxury seekers alike. At the helm is the CL600, powered by a formidable 5.5-liter V12 engine generating a staggering 510 horsepower, paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission that ensures seamless shifts. For those who prefer the thrill of a more agile drive, the CL550 comes equipped with a 5.5-liter V8 engine producing 382 horsepower. The advanced Airmatic suspension system contributes to an exceptionally smooth ride, adapting to road conditions and driver inputs for unmatched handling.
Trims
The CL Class lineup consists primarily of the CL550 and CL600 trims. The CL550 offers a well-rounded experience filled with high-end amenities, such as premium leather upholstery, heated and ventilated seats, and a sophisticated sound system. The more opulent CL600 takes luxury up a notch, providing features like massaging seats, enhanced interior lighting, and a superior Bang & Olufsen audio system, making it an idyllic choice for the discerning driver.
Features
This model boasts an array of advanced features, including a cutting-edge navigation system, adaptive cruise control, and a full suite of safety technologies designed to protect occupants on every journey. The cabin is adorned with finely-crafted materials and state-of-the-art infotainment systems, ensuring a driving experience that is as enjoyable as it is secure.
Owner's Manual
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL Class owner's manual serves as a comprehensive guide, detailing essential information about vehicle operation, maintenance, and safety features. It empowers owners to make the most out of their luxury experience, offering insights on troubleshooting, warranty information, and tips for preserving the vehicle’s exquisite condition.
User manual download
The Mercedes-Benz CL Class owner manual for the 2007 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2007 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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