2008 Mercedes-benz CLS Class Owners Manual

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앫 Unstable idle 앫 Knocking/pinging 앫 Misfire 앫 Power loss 452 In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasolines which contain these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Refer to Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for a listing of ap- proved product(s). Follow directions on product label. Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel. This only results in unnecessary costs and may be harmful to the engine operation. ! Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending additional fuel addi- tives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which pro- vides: 앫 Corrosion protection 앫 Freeze protection 앫 Boiling protection (by increasing the boiling point) The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately -35°F (-37°C) and corro- sion protection. ! Add premixed coolant solution only. Adding water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze separately from each other, could cause engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- ited Warranty. If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -35°F (-37°C), the boiling point of the cool- ant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C). The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase boil-over protec- tion. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for re- placement interval. Coolant system design and coolant used determine the replacement interval. The replacement interval published in the Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solu- tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification (see Factory Approved Service Products pam- phlet) are used to renew the coolant con- centration or bring it back up to the proper level. For information on other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 50% anticor- rosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze protection to approximately -35°F [-37°C]). If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection to approximately -49°F [-45°C]), the engine temperature will in- crease due to the lower heat transfer capa- bility of the solution. Therefore, do not use more than this amount of anticorro- sion/antifreeze. Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. If the coolant level is low, water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage). Please make sure the mixture is in accordance with label instruc- tions. The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, con- sult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 453 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of alumi- num parts. The use of aluminum compo- nents in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifical- ly formulated to protect the aluminum Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity parts. Failure to use such anticorro- sion/antifreeze coolant will result in a sig- nificantly shortened service life. Therefore, the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle: MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze agent. Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. Model CLS 550 CLS 63 AMG Approximate freeze protection -35°F (-37°C) 6.0 US qt (5.7 l) 6.2 US qt (5.9 l) -49°F (-45°C) 6.6 US qt (6.2 l) 6.9 US qt (6.5 l) 454 Washer system and headlamp cleaning system* Both the washer system and headlamp cleaning system* are supplied from the washer reservoir. The washer reservoir has a capacity of ap- proximately 6.9 US qt. (6.5 l). 왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water (or con- centrate and commercially available premixed washer solvent/antifreeze, depending on ambient temperatures). Warning! Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma- ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You can be seriously burned. Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water: 앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts water (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] water). For temperatures below freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and commercially avail- able premixed washer solvent/antifreeze: 앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts solvent (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] solvent). 455 456 Index ABS 89 Indicator lamp 344 Messages in display 360, 374 Accelerator position, automatic transmission 173 Accessory weight 323 Accident 58 Active Bi-Xenon headlamps see Head- lamps Active head restraints 81 resetting 401 Adaptive Damping System 230 Adjusting 41 ADS 230 Air bags 66 Children 67 Front, Driver 69 Front, Passenger 69 Knee bag 70 Safety guidelines 68 Side impact 70 Window curtain 70 Air conditioning refrigerant 450 Air conditioning system see Climate con- trol system 201 Air conditioning, Cooling 192, 201 Air distribution 195 Air pressure 323 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air pump, electric 417 Air recirculation mode 198 Air vents 189 Air volume 196 Airmatic DC (Dual Control) 230 Message in display 391–392 Suspension tuning 230 Vehicle level control 230 Alarm Audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps (Panic alarm) 88 Canceling 98 Visual 97 Alarm system see Anti-theft systems Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 395, 415 AMG menu 145 Lap analysis 148 Overall analysis 148 RACETIMER 146 Vehicle supply voltage 146 Anticorrosion/antifreeze 454 Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti-theft systems 97 Anti-theft alarm system 97 Immobilizer 97 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Ashtrays 248 Aspect ratio 323 AUDIO menu 148 Audio search function 163 Audio system CD mode 149 Selecting radio station 149 Selecting satellite radio station* 149 Auto-dimming, Rear view mirrors 183 Automatic central locking, Control system 163 Automatic climate control (4-zone) 188 Air recirculation mode 198 Deactivating 193 Rear window defroster 186 Setting the temperature 195 Automatic headlamp mode 127 Automatic lighting control, Interior lighting 133 Automatic locking when driving 163 Automatic shift program 175 457 Index Automatic transmission Accelerator position 173 Automatic shift program 175 Emergency operation (limp-home mode) 182 Gear ranges 174 Gear selector lever 169 Gear selector lever control one-touch gearshifting 176 Gear selector lever positions 171 Gear shifting malfunctions 182 Kickdown 173 Kickdown, manual shift program CLS 63 AMG 181 Manual shift program CLS 63 AMG 179 Program mode selector switch 175 Shifting procedure 170 Starting the engine 51 Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting* 177 Auxiliary bulbs 404 Messages in display 383 458 Backrest Seat 42 Seat, multicontour* 120 Backup lamps see Reverse lamps Bar 324 BAS 90 Batteries, SmartKey Brake fluid Checking 285 Brake lamps Cleaning lenses 337 Replacing bulbs 406 Brake pads Message in display 373 Brakes Checking battery condition 108 Replacing 402 High-performance brake system (CLS 63 AMG only) 274 Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Warning lamp 347 Checking battery condition 108 Replacing 402 Break-in period 270 Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs Batteries, vehicle 420 Charging 422 Disconnecting 421 Jump starting 423 Messages in display 372–373 Reconnecting 422 Reinstalling 422 Removing 421 Bead 324 Beverage holder see Cup holders Bi-Xenon headlamps see Headlamps 126 Block heater* (Canada only) 329 California retail buyers and lessees, impor- tant notice for 11 Can holder see Cup holders Capacities and recommended fuels/lubricants 448 Cargo tie-down hooks 242 Carpets, cleaning 340 Catalytic converter 281 CD player 149 Index Center console Lower part 30 PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp 356 Upper part 29 Central locking Automatic 116 Locking/unlocking from inside 116 Switching on/off (control system) 163 Central locking switch 116 Certification label 300 Checking tire pressure electronically with the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System* (Advanced TPMS*), (Canada only) 309 Checking tire pressure electronically with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), (USA only) 306 Children in the vehicle 82 Air bags 67 Infant and child restraint systems 82 LATCH-type child seat anchors 86 Override switch for rear passenger compartment 87 Cigarette lighter 249 Climate control system Air conditioning refrigerant 450 Air conditioning, Cooling 201 Air distribution 195 Air recirculation mode 198 Air volume 196 Automatic mode 194 Control panel, Rear 202 Deactivating system 194 Front defroster 197 Maximum cooling MAX COOL 198 Rear climate control 202 Residual engine heat (REST) 201 Clock 27, 157 Setting time 157 Cockpit 24 Cold tire inflation pressure 324 Collapsible tire Inflating 416 Collapsible wheel chock 397 COMAND see separate operating instruc- tions Control system 139 Functions 143 Multifunction display 139 Multifunction steering wheel 140 Resetting to factory default 153 Control system menus 142, 143 AUDIO 148 Distronic* 151 NAV* 150 Settings 152 Standard display 145 TEL* 166 Trip computer 164 Vehicle status message memory 151 Control system submenus Convenience 163 Instrument cluster 155 Lighting 159 Time/Date 157 Vehicle 162 Convenience submenu 163 Activating easy-entry/exit Combination filter with pollutant-sensitive feature* 163 air-recirculation mode 200 Combination switch 55, 130 459 Index Coolant Checking level 290 Messages in display 375–377 Temperature 282 Temperature indicator 137 Warning lamp 350 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 130 Cruise control 213 Canceling 215 Driving downhill 214 Driving uphill 214 Fine adjustment 216 Lever 222 Saving current speed 214 Setting speed 214 Cruise control lever 213, 222 Cup holders 246 Curb weight 324 Date display, setting 158, 159 Daytime running lamp mode 128 Setting 159 Deceleration With Distronic* 221 Deep water see Standing water Defogging windshield 197 460 Defrosting Front 197 Rear window 186 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 161 Interior lighting 162 Department of Transportation see DOT Dialing A number (telephone) 167 Difficulties While driving 58 With starting 52 Digital clock see Clock Digital speedometer 145 Dimensions, vehicle 447 Direction of rotation (tires) 295 Displays Digital speedometer 145 Distronic* 219 Maintenance service indicator message 330 Messages in display 358 Multifunction display 139 Outside temperature 139, 156 Selecting 156 Symbol messages 372 Text messages 360 Vehicle status message memory 151 Vehicle system settings, Control system 152 Distance Decreasing in Distronic* 226 Increasing in Distronic* 226 Warning function 226 Distance to empty (range) 166 Trip computer 164 Distronic* 217 Driving Activating/deactivating 222 Cleaning system sensor 337 Control system 151 Distance warning function 226 Driving hints 227 Intermittent warning sound 226 Menu 221 Messages in display 361, 362 Sensor cover 337 Symbol in multifunction display 151 Warning and indicator lamps 220 Door Entry lamps 135 Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 102 Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 106 Message in display 372 Opening from inside/outside 108 Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 261 Door control panel 34 Door handle, inside 34 DOT 324 Drinking and driving 271 Abroad 280 Hydroplaning 276 In winter 278 Instructions 48 Problems 58 Safety systems 89 Systems 213 Through standing water 279 With Distronic* 217 Driving off 274 Driving safety systems ABS 89 BAS 90 EBP 92 Electronic traction system 93 ESP® 92 Driving systems 213 Airmatic DC 230 Cruise control 213 Distronic* 217 Parktronic* 234 Index Driving tips 173 Accelerator position 173 Kickdown 173 Dual control Airmatic DC 230 Easy-entry/exit feature* 45, 163 EBP 92 Electric air pump 416 Electrical fuses see Fuses Electrical system, Technical data 446 Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP Electronic Stability Program see ESP® Emergency calls Tele Aid calls 257 Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) 182 Emergency operations Fuel filler flap 400 Gear selector lever, Unlocking 400 Locking/unlocking the vehicle 398 Remote door unlock 261 Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 114 Trunk lid, Unlocking 399 Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD 461 Index Emergency, In case of Batteries, Jump starting 423 First aid kit 393 Flat tire, changing 412 Fuses 428 Hazard warning flasher 132 Instrument cluster, Indicator lamps 346 Instrument cluster, indicator lamps 344 Roadside Assistance 12 Towing the vehicle 344 Emission control 281 Information label 435 System warranties 10 Engine 437 Belt layout 436 Block heater* (Canada only) 329 Break-in recommendations 270 Cleaning 335 Compartment 286 Malfunction indicator lamp 348, 349, 375 Maximum engine speed 437 Number 434, 435 Starting 51 462 Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 52 Tachometer 27 Technical data 437 Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 61 Turning off with the SmartKey 61 Engine compartment Hood 286 Engine coolant see Coolant 290 Engine oil 287, 448 Adding 289 Additives 450 Changing 450 Checking level 288 Consumption 287 Filler neck 289 Messages in display 379 Oil dipstick 288 Recommended engine oils and oil filters 450 ESP® 92 Messages in display 360, 374 Warning lamp 345, 346 ETD Safety guidelines 68 Exterior lamp switch 126 Exterior rear view mirrors 47 Parking position 184 Exterior view 22 Factory settings Resetting 153 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 106 Filler neck, Engine oil 289 First aid kit 393 Flat tire 412 Collapsible tire 415, 416 Jacking up the vehicle 414 Lowering the vehicle 418 Mounting the spare wheel 412, 415 Preparing the vehicle 412 Spare wheel 412 Floormats 252 Fluids Automatic transmission fluid 448 Brake fluid 449 Capacities 448 Engine coolant 449 Engine oil 448 Power steering fluid 449 Washer and headlamp cleaning system 449 Fog lamp, rear 129 Fog lamps 129 Messages in display 382–384, 386 Fog lamps, front Corner-illuminating* 130 Switching on 129 Front air bags 69 Front lamps see Headlamps Front passenger front air bag Messages in display 356 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 70, 75 Front seat head restraints see Head re- straints Fuel Additives 452 Capacities, Fuel tank 449 Filler flap and cap 283 Filling the tank 283 Fuel reserve warning lamp 351 Premium unleaded gasoline 284 Requirements Gasoline additives 452 Premium unleaded gasoline 451 Fuel consumption statistics Since last reset 165 Since start 165 Fuel filler flap 283 Locking/unlocking 283 Opening 283 Fuel tank Capacity 283 Filler flap 283 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 448 Fuse box in trunk 429 Fuses 428 Fuse box in passenger compartment 429 Fuse box in trunk 429 Garage door opener 262 Gasoline see Fuel GAWR 324 Gear range Automatic transmission 174 Limiting 174 Shifting into optimal 177, 179 Index Gear selector lever 169 Cleaning 340 Gearshift pattern 169 Lock 51 Position 170, 171 Shifting procedure 170 Unlocking in an emergency 400 Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting Automatic transmission 176 Global locking 102 Global locking/unlocking see Key, Smart- Key or Key, SmartKey with KEY- LESS-GO* Glove box 243 Good visibility 183 Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GVW 324 GVWR 324 Halogen headlamps see Headlamps Hands-free microphone 31 Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 340 Hazard warning flasher 132 463 Index Head restraints 118 Headliner and shelf below rear window, Active head restraints 81 Comfort head restraint*, Adjusting 44 Folding back 119 Front seat, Adjusting 43 Front seat, Removing Rear seat, Removing and installing 118 Headlamp cleaning system* 183 Headlamp shut off delay see Delayed shut-off, Exterior lamps 161 Headlamps Automatic headlamp mode 127 Bi-Xenon headlamps, Active 126 Cleaning lenses 337 Cleaning system* 183 Halogen 405 High beam 55 High beam flasher 55 High beam see High beam headlamps Low beam 55 Manual headlamp mode 127 Replacing bulbs 404 Switch 55 464 cleaning 340 Heated seats* 121 Heated steering wheel (Canada only) 251 Height adjustment Head restraints 43 Seats 42 Steering wheel 44 Vehicle level control 231 High beam flasher 55, 130 High beam headlamps Replacing bulbs 408 Switching on 55, 130 High mounted brake lamp 406 High-performance brake system (CLS 63 AMG only) 274 Hood 286 Message in display 372 Horn 25 HVAC see Climate control system Hydroplaning 276 Identification labels 434 Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 435 Ignition 38, 40 Immobilizer 97 Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning Infant and child restraint systems see Chil- dren in the vehicle Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pressure 301 Information button (Tele Aid) 260 Inside door handle 108 Installing Wiper blades 411 Instrument cluster 26, 136 Coolant temperature indicator 137 Illumination brightness 136 Lamps 344 Messages in the multifunction display 358 Multifunction display 139 Outside temperature indicator 138 Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster, Illumination brightness 136 Instrument panel see Instrument cluster 136 Instruments and controls see Cockpit 136 Interior lighting 133 Delayed shut-off 162 Interior rear view mirror 47, 183 Auto dimming 183 Interior storage space see Storage com- partments Jack 396 Jacking up the vehicle 414 Jump starting 423 Key, Mechanical 398 Loss of 108 Key, SmartKey Battery check lamp 103 Checking batteries 108 Factory setting 101 Global locking 102, 103 Global unlocking 102 Locking/unlocking 100, 103 Loss of 108 Messages in display 380 Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof 208 Opening and closing the windows 208 Remote control 100 Replacing batteries 402 Restoring to factory setting 103 Selective setting 102 Starter switch positions 38 Starting the engine 51, 52 Turning off the engine 60 Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Battery check lamp 103 Checking batteries 108 Factory setting 106 Global locking 106, 107 Global unlocking 106, 107 Locking/unlocking 103 Locking/unlocking, Selective setting 107 Loss of 108 Messages in display 380, 381, 385 Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof 208 Opening and closing the windows 208 Opening the trunk 109 Remote control 103 Index Replacing batteries 402 Restoring to factory setting 107 Selective setting 107 Starter switch positions 39 Starting the engine 52 Turning off the engine 61 KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Kickdown 173 Kilopascal 324 Knee bag 70 Labels Certification 434 Emission control information 435 Lamp bulbs, exterior 404 Lamps, exterior Front 405 Messages in display 382 Rear 406 Replacing bulbs 404 Switching on/off 126 465 Index Lamps, indicator and warning ABS 27, 344 Air bag off 70 Battery (SmartKey) 102 Brakes 347 CHECK ENGINE 27, 348, 349 Coolant 350 Distance warning lamp* 220, 226 Engine diagnostics 348, 349 Engine malfunction 27, 348, 349 ESP® 27, 345, 346 Fog lamps 129 Front passenger front air bag off 29, 356, 357 Fuel reserve 27, 351 High beam headlamps 27 Instrument cluster 344, 346 Seat belt telltale 27, 351, 352 SRS 65 Turn signals 27 Language, Setting 155 LATCH type child seat anchors 86 Layout of poly-V-belt drive 436 License plate lamps 406 Messages in display 385 Replacing bulbs 409 466 Light alloy wheels, cleaning 339 Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting 126 Automatic headlamp mode 127 Combination switch 130 Daytime running lamp mode 128 Door entry lamps 135 Exterior lamp switch 126 Front fog lamps 129 High beams 130 Instrument cluster illumination 136 Interior 133 Locator lighting 129 Low beam 126 Manual headlamp mode 127 Night security illumination 129 Parking lamps 126 Rear fog lamp 129 Settings (control system) 159 Trunk lamp 135 Limp-home mode 182 Loading see Vehicle loading Loading the vehicle 296 Locator lighting 129, 160 Lock button (KEYLESS-GO*) Door handle 62 Locking the vehicle 59 In an emergency 399 Locking/Unlocking, SmartKey 36, 102 Locking/Unlocking, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 37 Loss of Key, Mechanical 108 Key, SmartKey 108 Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 108 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 433 Low beam headlamps 55 Indicator lamp 27 Replacing bulbs 408 Switching on 55 Lubricants 448 Lumbar support 119 M Main Dimensions 447 Maintenance 12 Calling up service indicator 331 Clearing service indicator message 331 Resetting service indicator 332 Service indicator message 330 Service term exceeded 331 Maintenance, Maintenance system 330 Manual headlamp mode 127 Manual shift program CLS 63 AMG 179 Deactivating 181 Maximum load rating, Tires 324 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 324 Maximum tire inflation pressure 325 Mechanical key 398 Memory functions 123 Menus see Control system menus Microphone, Hands-free 31 Minispare wheel see Spare wheel 393 Mirrors Adjusting 47 Auto-dimming 183 Exterior rear view mirror 47 Exterior rear view mirror parking positions 184 Interior rear view mirror 47 Storing exterior mirror parking position 125 Mobile phone see Telephone* MOE tires* see MOExtended system* MOExtended system* 313, 419 MOExtended tires* 313, 444 MON 284 MP3 Selecting track 150 Multicontour seat* 120 Multifunction display 139 Changing settings see Control system menus and Control system submenus 139 Selecting language 155 Multifunction display messages ABS 360, 374 Airmatic DC 391, 392 Brake fluid 374 Index Brake pads 373 Check engine 348, 349 Coolant 375, 376, 377 Cruise control 361 Distronic* 361 Door 372 Engine oil 379 ESP® 360, 363, 374 Fog lamps 382–384, 386 Hood 372 Light sensor 385 Parking brake 374 Parking lamps 384 PRE-SAFE® 360, 368 Reserve fuel 380 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 380, 381 SRS 388 Tail lamps 386, 387 Tele Aid 388 Telephone* 391 Tires 390 Trunk 372 Turn signals 387 Windshield washer fluid 391 467 Index Multifunction steering wheel 28, 140 Occupant safety 64 Button operation 140 NAV* menu (Control system) 150 Navigation system see separate COMAND operating instructions Net, parcel 245 Neutral gear position, Automatic transmission 169, 171 Night security illumination 129 Normal occupant weight 325 Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 434 Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution 325 Air bags 66 Children and air bags 67 Children in the vehicle 82 Fastening the seat belt 48 Front passenger front air bag off indica- tor lamp 75 Infant and child restraint systems 82 LATCH type child seat anchors 86 OCS 71 Seat belts 48, 68 OCS 71 Self-test 76 Odometer 27 Oil Consumption 287 Oil see Engine oil One-touch gearshifting Gear selector lever 176 Steering wheel gearshift control* 177 Operating safety 16 Ornamental moldings, cleaning 336 Outside temperature see Displays Overdue maintenance service 330 Overhead control panel 31 468 Paintwork, Cleaning 335 Panic alarm 88 Parcel net Front passenger footwell 245 Parking 59 On hills 59 Over things that burn, Potential consequences 59 Parking brake 53, 59 Message in display 374 Parking lamps 405 Replacing bulbs 409 Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors 125 Gear position 51 Parktronic system (Parking assist)* see Parktronic* Parktronic* 234 Activating/deactivating 237 Cleaning system sensors 337 Malfunctioning 237 Minimum distance 235 Range 234 System sensors 337 Warning indicators 25, 236 Warning sounds 237 Parts service 432 PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Front passenger front air bag off indica- tor lamp Passenger compartment Interior lighting 133 Interior rear view mirror 47 Main fuse box 429 Parcel net in the front passenger footwell 245 Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 271 Phone see Telephone* Plastic parts, cleaning 339 Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 395 Poly-V-belt drive Layout 436 Positions (Memory function) see Seats Power assistance 272 Power outlet 250 Power seat see Seats 43 Power tilt/sliding sunroof 210 Opening/closing 210 Stopping 212 Synchronizing 212 Power washer 334 Power windows 205 Cleaning 338 Operating 205 Rear door window, blocking operation 87 Side windows 205 Synchronizing 207 Practical hints 344 PRE-SAFE® Messages in display 360, 368 Problems While driving 58 With vehicle 17 Product information 9 Production options weight 325 Program mode see Automatic transmis- sion, Automatic shift program Index Program mode selector switch Automatic shift program 175 PSI 325 Push-start see Tow-start RACETIMER 146 Radio Selecting stations 149 Selecting stations (satellite*) 149 Radio transmitters 280 Reading lamp Front 133 Rear 134 Rear door ashtray see Ashtrays 249 Rear door window Blocking operation 87 Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps Rear lamp 406 Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear seat head restraints see Head re- straints Rear storage compartment in the rear cen- ter console 244 Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 186 Rear window sunshade* 185 469 Index Recommended tire inflation pressure 325 Reserve fuel Message in display 380 Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele Reset button in the instrument Aid) 262 Refrigerant, Air conditioning 450 Refueling 283 Regular checks 285 Reminder, seat belts see Seat belts, Tell- tale Remote control see Key, SmartKey Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 261 Replacing bulbs Additional turn signals 407 Brake lamps 407 Front lamps 407 Headlamps 405 High beam headlamps 408 High mounted brake lamp 407 License plate lamps 409 Low beam headlamps 408 Parking lamps 409 Side marker lamps 407 Tail lamps 409 Turn signal lamps 408 Reporting safety defects 18 Research octane number see RON 470 cluster 136, 153 Reset tool (Active head restraints) 401 Restraint system see Children in the vehi- cle Retaining hook 242 Reverse gear position, Automatic transmission 169, 171 Rims 325, 438 Roadside assistance 12 Button 259 RON 284 Roof rack* 238 Rotating tires 326 Rubber parts, cleaning 339 Run Flat Indicator* 304 Safety Driving safety systems 89 Occupant 64 Reporting defects 18 Safety belts see Seat belts Satellite radio* 149 Seat belt force limiter 79 Seat belts 76 Children in the vehicle 82 Cleaning 340 Fastening 48 Height adjustment 50 Proper use of 50, 78 Safety guidelines 68 Telltale 27, 351, 352 Warning lamp 351, 352 Seating capacity 297 Seats 41, 118 Adjusting 41 Easy entry/exit feature* 45 Heater* 121 Memory function 123 Multicontour seat* 120 Ventilation* 122 Securing cargo Cargo tie-down hooks 242 Selecting display 156 Selective setting see Key, SmartKey or Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Selector lever see Gear selector lever Self-test OCS 76 Tele Aid 257 Service and warranty information 10 Service intervals see Maintenance, Service Shift program mode, Automatic transmission 175 indicator Service life Tires 294 Shifting, Automatic transmission 169 Side impact air bags 70 Side marker lamps Service see Maintenance Service system see Maintenance Cleaning lenses 337 Side windows system 330 Service, Parts 432 Settings 106, 152 Control system menus and submenus 141 Date 158 Individual, Vehicle 152 Memory function 124 Resetting all, Control system 153 Selective, SmartKey 102 Selective, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 107 Suspension tuning 230 Temperature (interior) 195 Time 157 Settings menu Functions in 152 Submenus 153 Shelf below rear window, cleaning 340 Synchronizing power windows 207 Side windows see Power windows Sidewall 325 Ski bag* (Canada only) 239 SmartKey see Key, SmartKey SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Snow chains 329 Snow tires 328 Spare wheel 393, 445 Mounting 412 Speed settings Cruise control 213 Distronic* 223 Speedometer 27 Selecting display mode 155 SRS 64 Indicator lamp 27, 353 Messages in display 388 Index Standing lamps 126 Standing water, Driving through 279 Starter switch 38 Starter switch positions 38 Starting difficulties 52 Starting the engine SmartKey 51 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 52 Steering wheel 28 Adjustment 44 Buttons 28 Cleaning 340 Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting* Automatic transmission 177 Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 262 Storage compartments 32, 243 Center armrest 243 Cup holder 246 Glove box 243 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 245 Rear armrest 244 Rear center console 244 Ruffled storage bags 245 Under seat 244 471 Index Storing Positions into memory (Memory function*) 124 Tires 295 Submenus see Control system submenus Substitute bulbs see Auxiliary bulbs Sun visors 184 Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof Sunshade*, rear window 185 Suspension tuning For comfortable driving style 230 For sporty driving style 230 Symbols used in this operator’s manual 15 Tachometer 27, 138 Overspeed range 138 Tail lamps Messages in display 386, 387 Replacing bulbs 409 Tar stains 334 472 Technical data Tele Aid 256 Air conditioning refrigerant 450 Brake fluid 450 Capacities fuels, lubricants etc. 448 Coolant 452 Dimensions 447 Electrical system 446 Engine 437 Engine oil additives 450 Engine oils 450 Fuel requirements 451 Gasoline additives 452 Premium unleaded gasoline 451 Rims and tires 438 Washer and headlamp cleaning system 449 Weights 447 Emergency calls 257 Information 260 Initiating an emergency call manually 258 Messages in display 388 Remote door unlock 261 Roadside assistance 259 SOS button 258 Stolen vehicle Recovery services 262 System self-check 257 Telephone cradle Changing 255 Telephone* 28, 253 Answering/ending a call 167 Changing mobile phone cradle 255 Compartment 243 Hands-free microphone 31 Inserting in cradle 254 Installing a different mobile phone cradle 255 Messages in the display 391 Operation 166 Phone book 167 Redialing 168 Removing from cradle 255 Index Temperature Engine 54 Interior temperature 195 Outside temperature 156 Tether anchorage points, see Children in the vehicle Tie-down hooks, Trunk 242 Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 418 Time Setting 157 Synchronizing 157 TIN 325 Tire and Loading Information Placard 296 Terminology 323 Tire inflation pressure Checking 301 Placard on the fuel filler flap 297 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), (USA only) Checking tire pressure electronically 306 Tires Advanced TPMS* malfunction telltale 354 Air pressure 301 Care and maintenance 294 Cleaning 295 Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale, USA only 27 Direction of rotation, Spinning 295 Driving instructions 275 Important notes, Tire inflation pressure 302 Inflation pressure 301, 303 Information placard 297 Inspection 294 Load rating 325 Low tire pressure telltale* (Canada only) 27, 354 Messages in display 369, 390 MOExtended* 313, 419 Ply composition and material used 325 Problems with Service life 294 Sizes 439 Snow 328 Snow chains 329 Spare wheel 393 Speed rating 316, 326 Storing 295 Temperature 302, 322 Terminology 323 Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (USA only) 306 TPMS malfunction telltale 354 Traction 276, 322, 326 Tread 326 Tread depth 294, 328 Treadwear indicators 326 Vehicle maximum load on 326 Wear pattern 327 Winter 328 Tools 395 Top tether under-/overinflation 313 Children in the vehicle 85 Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System* (Advanced TPMS*) (Canada only) 309 Retreads 293 Rims and tires 438 Rotation 326 Total load limit 326 Towing eye bolt 426 Towing the vehicle 425 473 Index Tow-start 423, 425 Traction 326 Transmission fluid level 289 Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever Transmission see Automatic transmission Traveling abroad 280 Tread 326 Tread depth 294, 328 Tread depth (tires) 328 Treadwear indicators 326 Trip computer 164 Trip odometer Resetting 137 Trunk Closing the lid 111 Fuse box 429 Lamp 135 Message in display 372 Opening 109, 110 Tie-down hooks 242 Trunk lid emergency release 114 Unlocking in an emergency 399 Valet locking 115 Trunk lid, Unlocking 109 474 Turn signals 55 Additional in mirrors 405 Bulbs 405 Cleaning lenses 337 Indicator lamps 27 Messages in display 387 Replacing bulbs 408 Turning off engine 60 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 326 Units, Settings Speedometer 155 Temperature 156 Unleaded gasoline, Premium 451 Unlocking 36 In an emergency 398 Mechanical Key 398 Uphill driving, Cruise control 214 Upholstery Cleaning 340 Useful features 243 Valet locking 115 Vehicle Battery 420 Care 333 Control system, settings menu 139 Dimensions 447 Individual settings 152 Locking/unlocking 100 Locking/unlocking in an emergency 398, 399 Lowering 418 Modifications and alterations, operat- ing safety 16 Towing 425 Washing 335 Weights 447 Vehicle jack 396 Vehicle level control see Airmatic DC (Dual Control) Vehicle lighting Checking 285 Vehicle loading Cargo tie-down hooks 242 Instructions 238 Load limit 296 Roof rack* 238 Ski bag* 239 Terminology 323 Vehicle maximum load on the tire 326 Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele Aid) 262 Vehicle status message memory 151 Vehicle tool kit 395 Vehicle washing 333 Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning Warning sounds Distance warning function* 226 Distronic* 220 Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 79 Parking brake 53 Parktronic* 234 Seat belt telltale 352 Warranty coverage 433 Washer fluid 292 Refilling 292 Wiping 57 Washer reservoir level 292 Washer system 57 Washing the vehicle 333 Wear pattern, Tires 327 Weights, Vehicle 447 Wheel Change 412 Removing 415 Spare 393 Tightening torque 418 Wheels, Sizes 439 Wheels, Tires and 293 Window curtain air bags 70 Windows see Power windows Windows, cleaning 338 Windshield Cleaning wiper blades 338 Defogging 197 Windshield washer fluid Messages in display 391 Windshield washer fluid see Washer fluid Index Windshield wipers 56 Cleaning wiper blades 338 Replacing wiper blades 410, 411 Wiping with washer fluid 57 Winter driving Block heater* (Canada only) 329 Snow chains 329 Tires 328 Winter driving instructions 278 Winter tires 328 Wood trims, cleaning 341 Xenon headlamps see Headlamps, Bi-Xe- non 475 476 Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle. For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca. Warning! To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury. If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing. Press time April 18, 2007 GSP/TID Printed in U. S. A. Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Bild in der Größe 215x70 mm einfügen Operator’s Manual CLS-Class Order No. 6515 1429 13 Part No. 219 584 98 81 USA Edition A 2008 2 1 9 5 8 4 9 8 8 1 CLS 550 CLS 63 AMG Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. 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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company At a glance .......................................... 21 Exterior view......................................... 22 Cockpit................................................. 24 Instrument cluster ................................ 26 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 28 Center console ..................................... 29 Upper part ...................................... 29 Lower part ...................................... 30 Overhead control panel ........................ 31 Storage compartments......................... 32 Door control panel................................ 34 Introduction .......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada......................... 13 Where to find it.................................... 14 Symbols............................................... 15 Operating safety .................................. 16 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16 Problems with your vehicle.................. 17 Reporting safety defects...................... 18 Reporting safety defects ................ 18 Vehicle data recording......................... 19 Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 19 Contents Getting started................................... 35 Unlocking ............................................. 36 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 36 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 37 Starter switch positions.................. 38 Adjusting.............................................. 41 Seats .............................................. 41 Steering wheel................................ 44 Mirrors............................................ 47 Driving.................................................. 48 Fastening the seat belts ................. 48 Starting the engine ......................... 51 Parking brake ................................. 53 Driving off ....................................... 53 Switching on headlamps................. 55 Turn signals .................................... 55 Windshield wipers........................... 56 Problems while driving.................... 58 Parking and locking.............................. 59 Parking brake ................................. 59 Switching off headlamps................. 60 Turning off engine........................... 60 Releasing seat belts........................ 61 Locking........................................... 61 Contents Safety and Security ........................... 63 Occupant safety................................... 64 Air bags .......................................... 66 Occupant Classification System..... 71 Seat belts ....................................... 76 Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®) ................................... 80 Active head restraints .................... 81 Children in the vehicle.................... 82 Blocking of rear door window operation ........... 87 Panic alarm.......................................... 88 Activating ....................................... 88 Deactivating ................................... 88 Driving safety systems......................... 89 ABS ................................................ 89 BAS ................................................ 90 Adaptive Brake ............................... 91 EBP................................................. 92 ESP®............................................... 92 Anti-theft systems................................ 97 Immobilizer..................................... 97 Anti-theft alarm system.................. 97 Controls in detail............................... 99 Locking and unlocking....................... 100 SmartKey ..................................... 100 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 103 Checking batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* .............................. 108 Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 108 Opening the doors from the inside............................. 108 Opening the trunk ........................ 109 Closing the trunk.......................... 111 Trunk emergency release............. 114 Valet locking ................................ 115 Automatic central locking ............ 116 Locking and unlocking from the inside............................. 116 Seats ................................................ 118 Front seat active head restraints . 118 Rear seat head restraints............. 118 Lumbar support............................ 119 Multicontour seat*....................... 120 Seat heating*............................... 121 Seat ventilation* .......................... 122 Memory function ............................... 123 Storing positions into memory..... 124 Recalling positions from memory. 124 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........................... 125 Lighting ............................................. 126 Exterior lamp switch .................... 126 Combination switch ..................... 130 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (CLS 550 with Bi-Xenon* headlamps only).......... 130 Hazard warning flasher ................ 132 Interior lighting in the front.......... 133 Interior lighting in the rear ........... 134 Door entry lamps ......................... 135 Trunk lamp................................... 135 Instrument cluster ............................. 136 Adjusting instrument cluster illumination .................................. 136 Coolant temperature indicator..... 137 Resetting trip odometer............... 137 Tachometer.................................. 138 Outside temperature indicator..... 138 Control system .................................. 139 Multifunction display.................... 139 Multifunction steering wheel........ 140 Contents Menus .......................................... 142 Standard display menu ................ 145 AMG menu ................................... 145 AUDIO menu ................................ 148 NAV* menu.................................. 150 Distronic* menu........................... 151 Vehicle status message memory menu.............................. 151 Settings menu.............................. 152 Trip computer menu..................... 164 TEL* menu ................................... 166 Automatic transmission..................... 169 Gear selector lever....................... 169 Shifting procedure ....................... 170 Gear selector lever positions ....... 171 Driving tips................................... 173 Gear ranges ................................. 174 Automatic shift program .............. 175 Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting .................................. 176 Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting* ............... 177 Manual shift program CLS 63 AMG ................................ 179 Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 182 Good visibility..................................... 183 Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 183 Rear view mirrors.......................... 183 Sun visors ..................................... 184 Rear window sunshade* ............... 185 Rear window defroster.................. 186 4-zone automatic climate control....... 188 Deactivating the climate control system .......................................... 193 Operating the climate control system in automatic mode............ 194 Setting the temperature................ 195 Adjusting air distribution............... 195 Adjusting air volume ..................... 196 Front defroster.............................. 197 Maximum cooling MAX COOL (USA only)..................................... 198 Air recirculation mode .................. 198 Air conditioning............................. 201 Residual heat and ventilation (Canada only)................................ 201 Rear climate control ..................... 202 Front center console storage compartment ventilation............... 204

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