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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

Steering wheel gearshift control

one-touch gearshifting*

177

Auxiliary bulbs

404

Messages in display

383

Backrest

Seat

Seat, multicontour*

120

Backup lamps see Reverse lamps
Bar

324

BAS

Batteries, SmartKey

Checking battery condition

108

Replacing

402

Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Checking battery condition

108

Replacing

402

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

Brake fluid

Checking

285

Brake lamps

Cleaning lenses

337

Replacing bulbs

406

Brake pads

Message in display

373

Brakes

High-performance brake system

(CLS 63 AMG only)

274

Warning lamp

347

Break-in period

270

Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs

California retail buyers and lessees, impor-

tant notice for

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

Summary of Contents for 2008 CLS 550

Page 1: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Bild in der Gr e 215x70 mm einf gen 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 Class...

Page 2: ...CLS 550 CLS 63 AMG...

Page 3: ...re and also the safety of you and your passen gers we ask you to make a small invest ment of time Please read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your refer...

Page 4: ...ng electronic recording devices 19 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...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...ting 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 M...

Page 7: ...ater 279 Passenger compartment 280 Driving abroad 280 Control and operation of radio transmitter 280 Catalytic converter 281 Emission control 281 Coolant temperature 282 At the gas station 283 Refueli...

Page 8: ...3 First aid kit 393 Spare wheel 393 Vehicle tool kit 395 Luggage box 397 Unlocking locking in an emergency 398 Unlocking the vehicle 398 Locking the vehicle 399 Fuel filler flap emergency release 400...

Page 9: ...ize tires 439 Mixed size tires 441 MOExtended tires 444 Spare wheel 445 Electrical system 446 Main dimensions and weights 447 Main dimensions 447 Weights 447 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 448 Capaciti...

Page 10: ...for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them even if in indi vidual cases an official approval or authori zation by governmental or other agencies should exist Use of such par...

Page 11: ...eserve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore infor mation illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Optional equipment is also descr...

Page 12: ...retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs 1 the same substantial defect or mal function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicl...

Page 13: ...or additional information refer to the Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Pro gram brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio Change of address or ownership If you change your address be sure to sen...

Page 14: ...leaded fuels will damage the catalysts gasoline may have a considerably low er octane rating and improper fuel can cause engine damage Certain Mercedes Benz models are avail able for delivery in Euro...

Page 15: ...ent installed in your vehi cle This section expands on the Getting started section and also describes techni cal innovations If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle this s...

Page 16: ...ese symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple step procedure page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic This continuation symbol marks a warning which is co...

Page 17: ...nev er turn off the engine while driving Warning G Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires wheels for example when running over an obstacle road debris or a pothole may cause serious damage...

Page 18: ...nter to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the Mercedes Benz Center management or if necessary conta...

Page 19: ...ration NHTSA in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may...

Page 20: ...fter a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes with the consent of th...

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Page 22: ...21 At a glance Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Storage compartments Door control panel...

Page 23: ...22 At a glance Exterior view...

Page 24: ...and closing 108 Item Page 6 Towing eye bolt 395 Installing towing eye bolt 425 7 Rims and tires Checking tire inflation pressure 303 Flat tire 412 8 Front lamps 404 9 Hood opening 286 Engine oil 287 C...

Page 25: ...24 At a glance Cockpit...

Page 26: ...rn Item Page 7 Lever for Voice Control Sys tem see separate operating instructions 8 Front Parktronic warning indicator 234 9 Overhead control panel 31 a Glove box lid release glove box lock 243 b Glo...

Page 27: ...26 At a glance Instrument cluster...

Page 28: ...mp 353 Antilock Brake Sys tem ABS indicator lamp 344 B Low beam headlamp indicator lamp de pending on vehicle production date 55 A High beam headlamp indicator lamp 130 9 Main odometer with Selector l...

Page 29: ...ing the submenu or setting the volume Press button up to increase down to decrease 3 Telephone Press button s to take a call to dial to redial t to end a call to reject an incoming call Item Page 4 Me...

Page 30: ...r side 122 4 Electronic Stability Program ESP control switch 94 5 Central locking switch 116 Item Page 6 Opening closing button for CD changer see separate COMAND operating instruc tions 7 Rear seat h...

Page 31: ...atic transmission 51 171 4 Parking assist Parktronic system deactivation switch 234 5 Adaptive Damping System ADS switch 230 Item Page 6 Vehicle level control button 231 7 Thumbwheel for setting dis t...

Page 32: ...lamp on off 133 5 Power tilt sliding sunroof switch 210 6 Tele Aid emergency call system button 256 7 Rear view mirror 183 8 Front reading lamps 133 Item Page 9 Garage door opener 262 a Hands free mic...

Page 33: ...32 At a glance Storage compartments...

Page 34: ...ay 249 c Door pocket d Driver s seat storage compart ment 244 Item Page e Sun visor card clip 184 f CD changer see separate COMAND operating instruc tions g Parcel net in front passenger footwell 245...

Page 35: ...42 3 Memory function for stor ing seat exterior mirror and steering wheel settings 123 4 Exterior rear view mirror ad justment 47 5 Switches for opening clos ing front and rear side win dows rear wind...

Page 36: ...35 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...

Page 37: ...rtKey with remote control 1 Lock button 2 Opening button for trunk 3 Unlock button 4 Panic button Press unlock button on the SmartKey All turn signal lamps flash once An acoustic signal sounds once Th...

Page 38: ...door shut Doing so may damage the door or the side window Correct the condition that prevents the windows from operating before attempting to close the door Warning G When leaving the vehicle always...

Page 39: ...nstrument cluster page 344 3 Starting position Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle D...

Page 40: ...r is set to P Do not depress the brake pedal i The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P i If the SmartKey is left in starter switch posi tion...

Page 41: ...strument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving see Lamps in instrument clus ter page 344 For information on starting the engine us ing the KEYLESS GO start stop button...

Page 42: ...t restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and the seat belts are properly po sitioned on the body Warning G Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly faste...

Page 43: ...ording to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat ing position Thus we strongly recommend that children be placed in the re...

Page 44: ...n the upper edge of the head restraint cushion i Depending on the set height of the head re straint the seat fore and aft position is automat ically pre set Warning G For your protection drive only wi...

Page 45: ...e head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible Warning G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv ing Adjusting the steering wheel while driv ing could cause the driver...

Page 46: ...exiting the vehicle the steering wheel is in its uppermost position The easy entry exit feature can be activat ed or deactivated in the Convenience sub menu of the control system page 163 i The memor...

Page 47: ...the KEYLESS GO start stop button page 39 in position 1 i The last set steering wheel position is stored when the ignition is switched off the position is stored in memory page 123 i If the current po...

Page 48: ...e Activating exte rior rear view mirror parking position page 184 For more information see Rear view mir rors page 183 Warning G Exercise care when using the passen ger side exterior rear view mirror...

Page 49: ...of the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt The air bags can only pro...

Page 50: ...ng G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the bel...

Page 51: ...at the same time When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats always follow the child seat manufacturer s instructions Check your seat belt periodically...

Page 52: ...arter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts page 38 Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide CO and inhaling it can caus...

Page 53: ...out the following steps If you are starting the engine with the SmartKey turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS GO Clo...

Page 54: ...lerator pedal Once the vehicle is in motion the automat ic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey...

Page 55: ...Warning G It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickl...

Page 56: ...am flasher Push the combination switch in direc tion of arrow 1 The high beam headlamps and the high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster come on page 26 For more information on he...

Page 57: ...that accumulates on a wind shield might scratch the glass and or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield If it is necessary to operate the wip ers in dry weather conditions alw...

Page 58: ...setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning Windshield wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield and windshield wipers may be...

Page 59: ...t is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and turn off the en gine Allow engine and coolant to cool off Check the coolant level and add c...

Page 60: ...rsonal injury or damage to the vehicle drivetrain as a result of vehicle movement before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always Keep right foot on brake pedal Firmly depress parking bra...

Page 61: ...and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake and or move the gear selec tor lever from position...

Page 62: ...splay Place the gear selector lever in position P Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so that the seat belt and or latch plate cannot get caught or pinched in the door or in the seat mechanism This...

Page 63: ...rn signal lamps flash three times An acoustic signal sounds three times For more information see Factory setting page 106 The locking knobs in the doors move down The anti theft alarm system is armed...

Page 64: ...63 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...

Page 65: ...systems their pro tective functions work in conjunction with each other The SRS system conducts a self test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running This...

Page 66: ...es on during driving or does not come on at all the SRS self check has detected a malfunction For your safety we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately to h...

Page 67: ...ted position with your back against the backrest Fasten your seat belt and make sure that it is prop erly positioned on your body Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force a proper...

Page 68: ...hildren are not properly seated or restrained when next to a side impact air bag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job To help avoid the possibility of injury please fo...

Page 69: ...r seat belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked Use only seat belts installed or supplied by an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center...

Page 70: ...ll be hot after an air bag has inflated Do not touch In addition improper repair work on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment Work on the SR...

Page 71: ...d The knee bag operates best in conjunction with a properly positioned and fastened seat belt Side impact air bags window curtain air bags 1 Front side impact air bags 2 Window curtain air bag 3 Rear...

Page 72: ...lassified If the occupant s weight is transferred to another object in the vehicle e g by lean ing on armrests the OCS may not be able to properly approximate the occupant s weight category Furthermor...

Page 73: ...that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated When the OCS senses that the front passen ger seat is classified as being empty the 75 indicator lamp will illumi nate when the engine is started...

Page 74: ...t belt the seat belt and top tether strap or lower anchors and top tether strap fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer s instruc tions Always sit as upright as possible properly use the...

Page 75: ...ight of the child and se cure child restraint with the vehicle s seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions For children larger than the typical 12 month old child the front pas...

Page 76: ...system and OCS Do not place more than 4 4 lbs 2 kg into the ruffled storage bag on the back of the front passenger seat Otherwise the OCS may not be able to properly ap proximate the occupant weight c...

Page 77: ...territories and all Canadian provinces Even where this is not the case all vehicle occupants should have their seat belts fas tened whenever the vehicle is in motion For more information see Fastenin...

Page 78: ...position as this can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck That could cause se rious or even fata...

Page 79: ...o far forward That would in crease the chance of head and neck in juries The seat belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen which could severely injure internal or gans such as your...

Page 80: ...ill only go out if both the driver s and front passenger s seat belt with the front passenger seat oc cupied are fastened or the vehicle is standing still and a front door is opened For more informati...

Page 81: ...adjusted to a better position If the seat belts do not release Adjust the backrest or seat slightly to the rear until the seat belt tension is di minished The locking mechanism releases Warning G The...

Page 82: ...estraint adjust ment see Seats page 41 Warning G Do not attach any objects e g hangers to the head restraint posts Otherwise the ac tive head restraints may not be able to func tion properly or offer...

Page 83: ...pecial seat belt retractor is acti vated The seat belt is now locked Push down on child restraint to take up any slack To deactivate release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely The s...

Page 84: ...ints Warning G Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated i Information on child seats with mounting fit tings for teth...

Page 85: ...e back seat If you must install a rear facing child restraint on the front passenger seat be cause circumstances require you to do so make sure that the 59 indicator lamp is illuminated indicating tha...

Page 86: ...fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Children too big for a toddle...

Page 87: ...nd up to access the anchors Install child seat according to the manufacturer s instructions i For safety make sure hook 2 has attached to ring 3 beyond the safety catch as illustrat ed i Non LATCH typ...

Page 88: ...ct damaged child seats or child seat mounting fittings must be re placed Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle even if the children are secured in a child restraint system i Operation of the...

Page 89: ...wo conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modi...

Page 90: ...es on when you switch on the ignition It goes out when the engine is run ning Warning G The following factors increase the risk of accidents Excessive speed especially in turns Wet and slippery road s...

Page 91: ...es full brake boost thereby poten tially reducing the braking distance Apply continuous full braking pressure until the emergency braking situation is over The ABS will prevent the wheels from locking...

Page 92: ...er Only Mercedes Benz approved compo nents e g brake pads should be in stalled on your vehicle Brake pads not approved by Mercedes Benz may im pair the safety of your vehicle Warning G If the BAS is...

Page 93: ...e ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes when the ESP is engaged The ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition It goes out when the engine is...

Page 94: ...safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The ca pabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or danger ous manner which could jeopardize the us er s safe...

Page 95: ...e Distronic the cruise control or Distronic switch off if currently activated The switch is located on the center con sole 1 ESP switch With the engine running press ESP switch 1 until the ESP warning...

Page 96: ...dapt your speed and driving to the prevail ing road conditions and to the non operating status of the ESP Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an ex tended period with the ESP switched off This may cau...

Page 97: ...nd one or more drive wheels are spinning the ESP warn ing lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes However the ESP will then not stabilize the ve hicle Warning G When the ESP warning lamp v is illumin...

Page 98: ...art stop button on the gear selector lever Anti theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens a door the trunk the hood The alarm w...

Page 99: ...or Press button or on the SmartKey With KEYLESS GO Pull an outside door handle The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be within 3 ft 1 m of the vehicle or Press the KEYLESS GO start stop button page 39 The...

Page 100: ...nd unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility 4 zone automatic climate control Power windows Power tilt sliding sunroof Driving s...

Page 101: ...information on locking and unlocking see Getting started page 36 and page 59 SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The SmartK...

Page 102: ...ed operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subje...

Page 103: ...nobs in the doors move down The anti theft alarm system is armed Selective setting If you frequently travel alone you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so that press ing button only unlocks the drive...

Page 104: ...come with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS GO each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The KEYLESS GO function is integrated into the SmartKey On these vehicles the validity of the SmartKey w...

Page 105: ...rference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This de...

Page 106: ...rmly de pressed Do not depress the accel erator If the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is positioned farther away from the vehi cle the system may no longer recog nize the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO The vehicl...

Page 107: ...outside door handle All turn signal lamps flash once An acoustic signal sounds once The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is dis armed The vehicle will lock again automat...

Page 108: ...oustic signal sounds once The locking knob in the driver s door moves up The anti theft alarm system is dis armed Global unlocking Pull any outside door handle other than the driver s outside door han...

Page 109: ...rtKey with KEYLESS GO or the me chanical key immediately to your car insurance company Have the mechanical lock replaced if necessary Any authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to supply you wit...

Page 110: ...In vehicles with KEYLESS GO Press the KEYLESS GO start stop button page 39 The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be inside the vehicle Pull an outside door handle The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be with...

Page 111: ...trunk opening closing system 1 Remote trunk opening closing switch Pull switch 1 until the trunk begins to open The trunk opens The indicator lamp in the switch comes on and remains lit until the tru...

Page 112: ...ossi ble inadvertent lockout the trunk will open auto matically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is recognized inside the vehicle or in the trunk The vehicle is only locked when the turn signals flash th...

Page 113: ...trunk opening closing switch can be operated Therefore do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in...

Page 114: ...e simultaneously from the outside using the KEYLESS GO locking closing switch 1 KEYLESS GO locking closing switch Make sure you have the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO with you switch or the SmartKey with K...

Page 115: ...ton Briefly press emergency release button 1 The trunk unlocks and the trunk opens Illumination of the emergency release button The button will flash for 30 minutes af ter opening the trunk The button...

Page 116: ...ing the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound as the trunk opens To cancel the alarm do one of the following Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch Press but...

Page 117: ...ting to drive The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or un locked with the central locking switch Central locking switch 1 Unlocking 2 Locking i The doors are designed to unlock automati cally after an...

Page 118: ...ions are safe to do so If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS GO it will not unlock using the central locking switch If the vehicle was previously locked with...

Page 119: ...accident or similar situation Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints Head restraints are intend ed to help reduce injuries during an acci dent i Adjust the head restraint in such a...

Page 120: ...estraints will fold backward Placing head restraints upright Pull the head restraint forward until it locks into position Lumbar support The curvature of the front seats can be ad justed to help enhan...

Page 121: ...hion depth 2 Backrest bottom 3 Backrest center 4 Backrest side bolsters Switch on the ignition page 38 Seat cushion depth Adjust the seat cushion depth to the length of your upper leg using switch 1 B...

Page 122: ...e indicator lamps on highest level The seat heating automatically switches to level 2 after approxi mately 5 minutes 2 Two indicator lamps on The seat heating automatically switches to level 1 after a...

Page 123: ...ch 1 repeatedly until all in dicator lamps go out Level 3 Three indicator lamps on highest level 2 Two indicator lamps on 1 One indicator lamp on lowest level off No indicator lamp on i The seat venti...

Page 124: ...n seat belts Infants and small chil dren should be seated in a properly se cured restraint system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan dards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle...

Page 125: ...acknowledgement signal sounds Recalling positions from memory Press and hold memory position button 1 2 or 3 until the seat steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors have completely moved to the...

Page 126: ...age 184 1 Passenger side exterior rear view mirror button 2 Adjustment button 3 Memory button Stop the vehicle Switch on the ignition page 38 Press button 1 The passenger side exterior rear view mirro...

Page 127: ...er con ventional headlamps 1 Standing lamps left turn left two stops 2 Standing lamps right turn left one stop 3 M Off Daytime running lamp mode page 128 4 U Automatic headlamp mode Daytime running la...

Page 128: ...off automatically Warning G If the exterior lamp switch is set to U the headlamps may switch off unexpect edly when the system senses bright ambient light for example light from oncoming traffic the...

Page 129: ...he daytime running lamp mode is deactivated Activate the daytime run ning lamp mode using the control system see Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only page 159 When the engine is running and you...

Page 130: ...og lamps and the rear fog lamp switch on The yellow indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch comes on page 126 Push in the exterior lamp switch to first stop The rear fog lamp is switched off The ye...

Page 131: ...the instrument cluster goes out High beam flasher Pull the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow 2 Corner illuminating front fog lamps CLS 550 with Bi Xenon headlamps only The corner illum...

Page 132: ...n switch to its original position i If you are driving faster than 25 mph 40 km h or have the front fog lamps switched on the corner illuminating function is not avail able i If you have switched on t...

Page 133: ...GO removed from the vehicle The hazard warning flasher switches on automatically when an air bag deploys The hazard warning flasher switch is locat ed on the center console 1 Hazard warning flasher sw...

Page 134: ...SmartKey from the starter switch open a door open the trunk Activating automatic control Press switch 3 The interior lighting switches on in darkness when you unlock the vehicle remove the SmartKey fr...

Page 135: ...amps are located in the interior rear view mirror Press front reading lamp switch 1 or 5 to switch on the desired front reading lamp Press front reading lamp switch 1 or 5 again to switch off the resp...

Page 136: ...r entry lamps will switch on in darkness when you open a door and the automatic control is activated The door entry lamps will switch off when the corresponding door is closed Trunk lamp The trunk lam...

Page 137: ...ten To dim illumination Turn the reset button page 136 counterclockwise The instrument cluster illumination will dim Warning G No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the mul...

Page 138: ...ious burns and can occur just by opening the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam com ing from it Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic Turn off the engine get...

Page 139: ...omparison to external displays e g bank signs etc When moving the vehicle into colder ambi ent temperatures e g when leaving your garage you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is display...

Page 140: ...odometer 3 Automatic transmission program mode 4 Main odometer 5 Current gear selector lever position Above illustration shows the standard display For more information on menus displayed in the mult...

Page 141: ...aining a number of functions or sub menus The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu radio or CD op erations under AUDIO for example These functions serve to call up relevant inf...

Page 142: ...k or j repeatedly you will pass through each function display one after the other in the current menu In the Settings menu instead of functions you will find a number of submenus for calling up and c...

Page 143: ...142 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus...

Page 144: ...page 148 page 150 page 151 Commands submenus Digital speedometer Engine oil temperature Selecting radio station Showing route guidance instructions current direction traveled Calling up settings Calli...

Page 145: ...Fuel consumption statistics since start Loading phone book Instrument cluster submenu Fuel consumption statistics since the last reset Searching for name in phone book Time Date submenu Resetting fue...

Page 146: ...lay 1 Gear indicator 2 Engine oil temperature Use buttons k or j to select the following functions in the AMG menu Function Page Calling up digital speedometer 145 Calling up maintenance display 330 C...

Page 147: ...l tifunction display Press button j repeatedly until the RACETIMER appears in the multifunc tion display 1 Gear indicator 2 RACETIMER 3 Lap Starting the RACETIMER Press button The timer starts Warning...

Page 148: ...me 4 Lap number Resetting current lap Press button while the timer is running The timer stops Press button The lap time is reset to 0 Deleting all laps Press button while the timer is running The time...

Page 149: ...3 Maximum speed 4 Lap length 5 Average speed during lap Press button j or k to see other lap analyses AUDIO menu The functions in the AUDIO menu operate the audio equipment which you currently have tu...

Page 150: ...CD player Selecting CD track Turn on COMAND and select CD or CD changer Refer to separate COMAND operating instructions Press button or repeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being played...

Page 151: ...in the multi function display With COMAND switched on but route guidance not activated the direction of travel and if available the name of the street currently traveled on appear in the multifunctio...

Page 152: ...u will see the standard display in the multifunction display 1 Vehicle ahead if detected 2 Actual distance to vehicle ahead 3 Preset distance threshold to vehicle ahead 4 Your vehicle 5 Symbol for act...

Page 153: ...r switch Settings menu In the Settings menu there are two func tions The function To reset press reset button for 3 seconds with which you can reset all the settings to the original factory settings A...

Page 154: ...ars Press button The selection marker moves to the next submenu The submenus are arranged by hierarchy Scroll down with the button scroll up with the button With the selection marker on the desired su...

Page 155: ...Synchronizing the time Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only Setting automatic locking Activating easy entry exit feature Selecting language Setting time hours Setting locator lighting Audio sea...

Page 156: ...Odometer appears in the multi function display The selection marker is on the current setting Press button or to set speedometer unit to Km or Miles Selecting language Move the selection marker with t...

Page 157: ...Line Dis play appears in the multifunction dis play The selection marker is on the current setting Press button or to select the status line to Speed or Outside Temp Selecting display speed display o...

Page 158: ...lection marker is on the current setting Press button or to select the desired setting Setting time hours This function can only be seen when time synchronization is switched off Move the selection ma...

Page 159: ...et the minutes Confirm by pressing reset button page 136 Setting date month Move the selection marker with the or button to the Time Date submenu Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Set D...

Page 160: ...lable Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only Move the selection marker with button or to the Lighting submenu Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Headlamp Mode ap pears in the multifu...

Page 161: ...mps Front fog lamps The locator lighting switches off when the driver s door is opened If you do not open a door after unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey the lamps will switch off automatically a...

Page 162: ...seconds during darkness after exiting the vehicle and closing all doors With the delayed shut off feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position U before the engine is turned off the follo...

Page 163: ...tion to set whether you would like the interior lighting to remain lit during darkness for 10 seconds after you have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch Move the selection marker with button...

Page 164: ...On or Off Setting station selection mode Use the Audio Search Function to select the manual or memory station selection mode for the radio page 148 Move the selection marker with the or button to the...

Page 165: ...ecome trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy entry exit feature is activated To stop steering wheel movement do one of the following Move steering wheel adjustment stalk page 45...

Page 166: ...pears in the multifunction display 1 Distance driven since last reset 2 Time elapsed since last reset 3 Average speed since last reset 4 Average fuel consumption since last reset Resetting fuel consum...

Page 167: ...G A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we rec ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placin...

Page 168: ...ou will then see the message or if supported the caller ID name and number Press button s You have answered the call In the mul tifunction display you see the length of the call Ending and rejecting a...

Page 169: ...umbers This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book Press button or repeatedly until the Tel menu appears in the mul tifunction display Press button s In the multifunction display...

Page 170: ...er console Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position i During the brief warm up transmission upshifting is delayed This allows the catalyti...

Page 171: ...ing by limiting the gear range changing gears manually Warning G It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle s...

Page 172: ...erve as a brake when the vehicle is parked Rather the driver should always set the parking brake in addition to placing the gear selector lever in park position P to secure the vehicle Effect The Smar...

Page 173: ...cle with the gear selector lever not fully engaged in park position P is dangerous Also park position P alone is not intended to or capa ble of preventing your vehicle from moving possibly hitting peo...

Page 174: ...nsmission shifts up again Stopping When you stop briefly e g at traffic lights Leave the transmission in gear Hold the vehicle with the brake When you stop for a longer period of time with the engine...

Page 175: ...nd reverse the gear range limit by pulling the right gearshift paddle on the steering wheel gearshift control The selected gear range appears in the multifunction display 1 Current gear range Effect T...

Page 176: ...tch CLS 63 AMG only M Manual For manual gear shifting page 179 C Comfort For standard driving S Sport For sporty driving The selected program mode appears in the multifunction display 1 Current progra...

Page 177: ...tion of the gear selector lever when driving in the automatic program mode C or S Limiting gear range Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D direction The transmission will shift...

Page 178: ...ill automatically select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration This will involve shifting down one or more gears Steering wheel gearshift control one touch gearshifting Steer...

Page 179: ...d use Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is stopped Avoid spinning of a drive whee...

Page 180: ...3 AMG In addition to the automatic shift program C or S your vehicle is equipped with the manual shift program M In the manual program mode M system controlled automatic gearshifting is switched off a...

Page 181: ...ansmission shifts to the next higher gear If instead of the manual program mode symbol M the p symbol appears in the multifunction display page 175 shift to the next higher gear The fuel supply will o...

Page 182: ...D direction or Briefly pull left shift paddle 1 page 178 The transmission shifts to the next lower gear Kickdown Using the kickdown when driving in the manual program mode M is not possible Deactivati...

Page 183: ...home emergency operation mode In this mode only second gear and reverse gear can be selected Stop the vehicle in a safe location Move the gear selector lever to park position P Turn off the engine Wai...

Page 184: ...is switched on and incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mir ror The rear view mirrors will not react if reverse gear is engaged the interior lighting is turned...

Page 185: ...e 125 Press button 2 for the passenger side exterior rear view mirror Place the gear selector lever in reverse gear R The passenger side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored...

Page 186: ...unlight enters through a side window Disengage sun visor 1 from mounting 4 Pivot sun visor to the side Rear window sunshade The switch is located in the center console 1 Rear window sunshade switch Sw...

Page 187: ...ton goes out Warning G When operating the rear window sunshade be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the raising or lowering pro cedure The raising or lowering procedure can be imm...

Page 188: ...flashing this means that too many electrical consumers are operating simultaneously and there is insuffi cient voltage in the battery The system re sponds automatically by deactivating the rear windo...

Page 189: ...188 Controls in detail 4 zone automatic climate control...

Page 190: ...for right center air vent 5 Right center air vent adjustable 6 Right side defroster air vent fixed 7 Right side air vent adjustable 8 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side air vent 9 Climat...

Page 191: ...rocker switch passenger side 6 Rear window defroster 7 Air distribution passenger side 8 Air distribution and air volume pas senger side automatic manual 9 AC cooling on off a Rear air conditioning re...

Page 192: ...er switch passenger side 6 Rear window defroster 7 Air distribution passenger side 8 Air distribution and air volume pas senger side automatic manual 9 AC cooling on off a Rear air conditioning remote...

Page 193: ...selected temperature You can operate the climate control sys tem in either the automatic or manual mode Nearly all dust particles pollutants and odors are filtered out before outside air en ters the...

Page 194: ...orized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G Follow the recommended settings for heat ing and cooling given on the following pag es Otherwise the windows could fog up impairing visibility and endangering you...

Page 195: ...olume is controlled according to the desired set ting or Turn air distribution controls 1 and 7 page 190 or page 191 on each side of the passenger compart ment to the desired symbol The indicator lamp...

Page 196: ...sing Push bottom of temperature control rocker switch 3 and or 5 page 190 or page 191 The climate control system will corre spondingly adjust the interior air tem perature Adjusting air distribution U...

Page 197: ...downward Side air vents 2 and 5 are closed Opening and closing side air vents Turn thumbwheels 8 and a page 188 in the required direction Side air vents 7 and b are open or closed Adjusting air volum...

Page 198: ...ed off Deactivating Press button y page 190 or page 191 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out Defrosting is turned off The previous settings are once again in effect Windshield fogged on the...

Page 199: ...lay 4 page 190 The previous settings are once again in effect Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside e g before...

Page 200: ...er approxi mately 30 minutes i The air recirculation mode is deactivated au tomatically after 5 minutes if the outside temperature is below approximately 41 F 5 C after 5 minutes if the air conditioni...

Page 201: ...e indicator lamp on the button goes out The air recirculation mode is deactivated Combination filter with pollutant sensitive air recirculation mode The combination filter reduces pollutants and unple...

Page 202: ...nt is free of CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer Residual heat and ventilation Canada only With the engine switched off it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior for up to 30...

Page 203: ...ng the system will provide heating de pends on the coolant temperature the temperature set by the operator The blower will run at speed setting 1 regardless of the air distribution control setting i T...

Page 204: ...e rear passenger compartment is adjusted automatical ly Adjusting air distribution Move the slider for the left center vent 1 or right center vent 2 to the left right up or down The air flow is direct...

Page 205: ...le storage compart ment under the armrest has its own air vent The air temperature is about the same as that of the dashboard air vents The lever is located in the front center vent 1 Lever To open ai...

Page 206: ...e express close and automatic reversal func tion If the window encounters an obstruc tion that blocks its path in a circumstance where you pulled the switch past the resis tance point and released it...

Page 207: ...t position the windows may also open or close when the air recirculation button in the automatic climate control page 191 or page 190 is pressed and held i Operating the windows from the rear is not p...

Page 208: ...d Express close Synchronizing Close all doors Switch on the ignition page 38 Pull switch 2 to 5 until the side win dows are completely closed Hold on to switches 2 to 5 for approximately 1 second The...

Page 209: ...r handle Press and hold button until the windows and the tilt sliding sunroof have reached the desired position Release button to interrupt pro cedure Convenience closing feature When you lock the veh...

Page 210: ...y the closing procedure If potential danger exists proceed as fol lows Release button to stop the closing procedure To open press and hold button To continue the closing procedure after making sure th...

Page 211: ...When closing the tilt sliding sunroof make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure The opening closing procedure of the tilt sliding sunroof can be immediately halt ed...

Page 212: ...ice on the roof as this could result in malfunctions If you cannot open or close the tilt sliding sun roof due to a malfunction contact Roadside As sistance or an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Pleas...

Page 213: ...has been disconnected or discharged after a malfunction if the tilt sliding sunroof does not open smoothly Remove the respective fuse from the fuse box in passenger compartment page 428 Reinsert the...

Page 214: ...d by means of the cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left hand side of the steering column page 24 Warning G The cruise control is a convenience system designe...

Page 215: ...he selected speed to the vehicle maximum speed are illumi nated Warning G The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded Keep in mind that the cruise control is a con ve...

Page 216: ...cle speed is below 20 mph 30 km h the ESP is in operation or switched off with the ESP switch page 94 you move the gear selector lever to position N while driving The segments in the multifunction dis...

Page 217: ...d the corresponding speed ometer segments from the selected speed to the vehicle maximum speed are illumi nated Warning G If you increase the vehicle set speed keep in mind that it may take a brief mo...

Page 218: ...g inputs necessary to re tain control of the vehicle Warning G Distronic is a convenience system Its speed adjustment reduction capability is intended to make cruise control more effective and usable...

Page 219: ...it advisable to travel at a steady speed Warning G Use of Distronic can be dangerous on slip pery roads Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control Distronic does not a...

Page 220: ...onic will also not respond to oncoming vehicles Switch off Distronic when changing from the left to the right lane if vehicles are moving more slowly in the left lane when entering a turn lane or high...

Page 221: ...blished Warning G An intermittent warning sounds and the distance warning lamp l in the instru ment cluster is illuminated if the Distronic system calculates that the distance to the vehicle ahead and...

Page 222: ...onic deactivated When Distronic is deactivated you will see the standard display in the multifunction display 1 Vehicle ahead if detected 2 Actual distance to vehicle ahead 3 Preset distance threshold...

Page 223: ...side of the steering column 1 Set current or higher speed 2 Set current or lower speed 3 Deactivate Distronic 4 Resume at last set speed Activating Distronic You can activate Distronic if you are dri...

Page 224: ...you do not take your foot off the accelerator completely the following message will appear in the multifunction display DISTRONIC Override The distance to a slower moving vehicles in front of you will...

Page 225: ...ments Faster Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di rection of arrow 4 page 222 Warning G If you increase the vehicle set speed keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has r...

Page 226: ...move the gear selector lever into position N A signal will sound The DISTRONIC Off message appears in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds Warning G The speed stored in memory should...

Page 227: ...distance to the vehicle ahead Turn thumbwheel 3 towards Decreasing distance Decreasing the distance setting tells Distronic to maintain a shorter following distance to the vehicle ahead Turn thumbwhe...

Page 228: ...warning sounds im mediate attention on the part of the driver is required As required by the traffic situation apply the brakes and navigate around a pos sible obstacle However do not drive by relying...

Page 229: ...ront or it may detect one too soon This may cause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly Distronic regulates only the distance be tween your vehicle and those directly ahead of it but does not reg...

Page 230: ...ffi cient distance to the vehicle ahead Lane changing Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes There will be insufficient distance to the lane changing vehicle Narrow vehicles Because...

Page 231: ...Comfort which you select using the damping button The following suspension styles are avail able Comfort Both indicator lamps 2 are off Sport 1 One indicator lamp 2 is on Sport 2 Both indicator lamps...

Page 232: ...evel set or exceeding 75 mph 120 km h with raised level set the ride height is reduced automatically The table on the next page provides an overview of the vehicle levels With decreasing speed the rid...

Page 233: ...increase over normal Automatic lowering Normal Lamp off Comfort For driving on normal roads None Max approx 0 4 in 10 mm Normal Lamp off Sport 1 or 2 For driving on normal roads None Max approx 0 6 i...

Page 234: ...the vehicle to normal level When raised level is set indicator lamp 2 in the button comes on When normal level is set indicator lamp 2 in the button goes out i At a speed of approximately above 75 mp...

Page 235: ...erly the sensors must be free of dirt ice snow and slush Clean the sensors regularly being careful not to scratch or damage the sensors see Cleaning the Parktronic system sensors page 337 Warning G Pa...

Page 236: ...0 in 100 cm Corners approx 24 in 60 cm Center approx 48 in 120 cm Corners approx 32 in 80 cm During parking maneuvers pay special at tention to objects located above or below the height of the sensors...

Page 237: ...approaches an object one or more segments will come on depending on the distance When the seventh seg ment illuminates you have reached the minimum distance Front area An intermittent acoustic warnin...

Page 238: ...lly switch off after 20 seconds and the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on Have the Parktronic system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible If only the red di...

Page 239: ...inst front or rear seat backrests and fasten them as securely as possible The heaviest portion of the cargo should always be kept as low as possible since it influences the handling characteristics of...

Page 240: ...as possible fastening materials appropri ate for the weight and size of the load In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can ca...

Page 241: ...ski bag 1 Strap Tighten strap 1 by pulling at the loose end arrow until the skis in the ski bag are tightly secured Warning G The ski bag is designed for up to four pairs of skis Do not load the ski b...

Page 242: ...ront storage compartment in the rear center console Tighten strap by pulling at the loose end arrow Unloading and folding Loosen both straps Disconnect hook 1 from eye 2 Unload skis Close flap in trun...

Page 243: ...low loading instructions page 238 Retaining hook A retaining hook is located on the upper edge of the trunk and can be used to at tach cargo items such as bags 1 Tab 2 Retaining hook Pull tab 1 of ret...

Page 244: ...ne compartment under center armrest 1 Button to open storage telephone compartment 2 Cover Warning G To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care when storing obj...

Page 245: ...t in the rear armrest Press the handle upwards and fold the rear armrest cover up Storage compartment under the driver s seat 1 Tab Pull tab 1 upward Fold the covering forward i The mobile phone cradl...

Page 246: ...ntended for stor ing light weight items only Heavy objects objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the parcel net In an accident during hard brak ing or sudden maneuvers...

Page 247: ...quids could spill during braking vehicle maneuvers or in an accident Liquids spilled on vehicle occu pants may cause serious personal injury Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not c...

Page 248: ...er 1 Cup holder 2 Locking pin Move pin 2 in direction of arrow to un lock the cup holder With the cup holder unlocked take cup holder 1 out upwards Reinstalling cup holder Insert cup holder 1 Move pin...

Page 249: ...opens automatically Removing ashtray insert Secure vehicle from movement by set ting the parking brake Move the gear selector lever to position N Now you have more room to take out the insert Push sli...

Page 250: ...ing it back into ashtray frame until it engages again Cigarette lighter Warning G Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter they are extremely hot Hold the knob only Make sure that any c...

Page 251: ...cket for example extensive con necting and disconnecting or using plugs that do not fit properly can damage the lighter socket With the socket damaged the lighter may no longer be able to be placed in...

Page 252: ...age 38 Turn switch at the tip of stalk in direc tion of arrow 1 The steering wheel is heated Indicator lamp 3 comes on i The power outlet can be used to accommo date 12 V DC electrical accessories e g...

Page 253: ...eel heating switches off au tomatically when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or on vehicles with KEYLESS GO when you switch off the ignition page 61 and open the driver s door Warning...

Page 254: ...d lead to a malfunc tion of the vehicle s electronic system pos sibly resulting in an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Please do not forget that your primary re sponsibility is to dri...

Page 255: ...n the mobile phone release button engages The mobile phone is connected to the network via the external antenna The mobile phone is linked to the hands free device and the multifunc tion steering whee...

Page 256: ...bile phone cradle Example illustration 1 To release the mobile phone cradle 2 To remove the mobile phone cradle 3 Mobile phone cradle Press release button in direction of arrow 1 and take mobile phone...

Page 257: ...ring wheel To raise turn the rotary volume control on COMAND System clockwise or press button on the multifunction steering wheel To lower turn the rotary volume control on COMAND System control count...

Page 258: ...Global Po sitioning System satellitesfor vehicle location If either of these signals are unavailable the Tele Aid system may not function and if this oc curs assistance must be summoned by other means...

Page 259: ...Cover 2 SOS button Briefly press on cover 1 The cover will open Press SOS button 2 briefly The indicator lamp in SOS button 2 will flash until the emergency call is concluded Wait for a voice connect...

Page 260: ...Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest Mercedes Benz Center For services such as labor and or towin...

Page 261: ...e indicator lamp on the Roadside Assistance button remains illuminated in red for approximately 10 seconds during the sys tem self check after switching on the ignition to gether with the SOS button a...

Page 262: ...en the Tele Aid system could not initiate an Information call e g the relevant cel lular phone network is not available The mes sage Call Failed appears in the multifunction display Information calls...

Page 263: ...th er devices compatible with HomeLink or some other systems Before the integrated remote control can be used it must be programmed to the ga rage door opener gate operator or other device you wish to...

Page 264: ...When programming a garage door opener the door moves up or down When programming a gate operator the gate opens or closes Do not use the integrated remote control with any garage door opener that lack...

Page 265: ...eously press hand held remote control button 6 and the desired signal trans mitter button 2 3 or 4 Do not release the buttons until step 5 is com pleted Indicator lamp 1 will flash first slowly and th...

Page 266: ...ro grammed signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 Step 11 Press hold for 2 seconds and release same signal transmitter button a sec ond time to complete the training pro cess Step 12 Confirm the garage do...

Page 267: ...onds Without releasing the signal transmitter button proceed with programming starting with step 3 Operation of integrated remote control Switch on the ignition page 38 Select and press the appropriat...

Page 268: ...ten the antenna wire from the garage door opener assembly This may help improve transmitting and or receiving signals i Certain types of garage door openers are in compatible with the integrated remot...

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Page 270: ...269 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care...

Page 271: ...not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever Select gear 3 2 or 1 only when driving at moderate speeds for hill driving Select C as the preferred shi...

Page 272: ...s also increased by driv ing in cold weather in stop and go traffic on short trips and in hilly area Drinking and driving Pedals Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are very...

Page 273: ...avy rain for some time without applying the brakes or through wa ter deep enough to wet brake components the first braking action may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal pressure may be necessary...

Page 274: ...Mercedes Benz Center Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes Benz After hard braking it is advisable to drive on for some time rather than immediately park so that the air str...

Page 275: ...to spin for an ex tended period with the ESP switched off Doing so may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G New vehicle brake p...

Page 276: ...right foot on brake pedal Firmly depress parking brake pedal Move the gear selector lever to position P Slowly release brake pedal Slowly release brake pedal When parked on an incline turn front whee...

Page 277: ...e to the freezing point Warning G Although the applicable federal motor vehi cle safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI be come visible at approximately 1 16 in 1 6 m...

Page 278: ...Sport Package 130 mph 210 km h CLS 63 AMG 155 mph 250 km h CLS 63 AMG Performance Package 186 mph 300 km h The factory equipped tires on your vehicle may have a tire speed rating above the maximum spe...

Page 279: ...and chemicals can adversely affect braking efficiency Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal braking effect Depressing the brake pedal periodically when traveling at length o...

Page 280: ...as an ice warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose Indicated temperatures just above the freez ing point do not guarantee that the road sur face is free of ice Do not drive through...

Page 281: ...possible In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in th...

Page 282: ...cording to Mercedes Benz servicing requirements For details refer to the Maintenance Booklet To prevent damage to the catalytic convert ers only use premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Any notic...

Page 283: ...which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Driving when your engine is badly over heated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine com partment to catch fir...

Page 284: ...n Warning G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious per sonal injury Never allow sparks flame or smoking mate rials near gasoline Turn off the engine before...

Page 285: ...k out when remov ing the fuel pump nozzle which could cause personal injury i Make sure to close the fuel filler flap before locking your vehicle as the flap locking pin pre vents closing after you ha...

Page 286: ...lant level page 290 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For more information on replacing light bulbs see the Practical hints section page 404 For more information see Exterior lamp switch...

Page 287: ...n even when the engine is turned off Parts of the engine can become very hot To prevent burns let the engine cool off com pletely before touching any components on the vehicle Comply with all relevant...

Page 288: ...driven frequently at higher engine speeds Engine oil consumption checks should only be made after the vehicle break in period To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood never open the hood if th...

Page 289: ...the hood page 286 Pull out oil dipstick 1 Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick guide tube Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after approximately 3 seconds to obtain ac cu...

Page 290: ...ifting malfunctions have an authorized Mercedes Benz Center check the transmission Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System For a listing of approved...

Page 291: ...1 5 cm higher Add coolant as required Replace and tighten cap 2 For more information on coolant see the Technical data section page 452 Warning G In order to avoid potentially serious burns Use extre...

Page 292: ...r about steps you need to observe Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sel...

Page 293: ...MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and water or commercially available premixed washer solvent antifreeze depending on ambient temperatures For more information see Windshield and headlamp...

Page 294: ...the wheel rims Wheels marked REAR AXLE ONLY on the inside of the rim may only be fitted on the rear axle When replacing individual tires you should mount new tires on the front wheels first on vehicl...

Page 295: ...ssure Distance driven Tread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too far Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths of less than 1 8 in 3 mm Tread wear indicators TWI a...

Page 296: ...perties on a wet road are sharply reduced Depending upon the weather and or road surface conditions the tire traction varies widely Keep unmounted tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to...

Page 297: ...includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The certification label also tells you about the front and rear axle weight capacity called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR...

Page 298: ...occupants that can be in the vehicle Observe front and rear seating capacity The Tire and Loading Information placard showing the seating capacity is located on the driver s door B pillar page 296 1 S...

Page 299: ...lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x150 650 lbs Step 5 Determine the combined weight of luggag...

Page 300: ...ers Seating configura tion Occupants weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit from placard minus combined weight of all occupants 1 15...

Page 301: ...oss Axle Weight Rating GAWR The to tal allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear To assure that your vehicle does not ex ceed the maximum permissible weight limits GVWR and G...

Page 302: ...re infla tion pressure page 302 Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel...

Page 303: ...ult in sudden tire failure If your vehicle is not equipped with the tire inflation pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for proper tire infla...

Page 304: ...the cold reading This is normal Do not let air out to match the specified cold tire inflation pressure Otherwise the tire will be underinflated Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures D...

Page 305: ...oad conditions prevail in presence of ice and snow if you are driving on a loose surface e g sand or gravel if you are driving in a very sporty man ner involving rapid acceleration or high speeds in c...

Page 306: ...e following message will appear in the multifunction display Run Flat Indicator Restarted Warning G The Run Flat Indicator does not provide a warning for wrongly selected tire inflation pressures Alwa...

Page 307: ...S is equipped with a combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale in the in strument cluster page 27 Depending on how the telltale illuminates it indicates a low tire pressure condition or...

Page 308: ...hicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitor ing system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated Accord ingly when the l...

Page 309: ...f reasons including the installation of in compatible replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale...

Page 310: ...It monitors the tire inflation pres sure as selected by the driver in all four tires A warning is issued to alert you to a decrease in pressure in one or more of the tires i Restart the TPMS after adj...

Page 311: ...some minutes If this happens keep in mind that the indicated value where the spare wheel is mount ed does not reflect the actual spare tire inflation pressure Warning G The TPMS does not indicate a wa...

Page 312: ...sure telltale illu minates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significant ly underinflated tire causes the tire to over heat...

Page 313: ...ay Restart tire pressure monitor Cancel Yes Press the button The following message will appear in the multifunction display Tire Pressure Monitor Restarted After driving a few minutes the system verif...

Page 314: ...res You may only use the MOExtended system in conjunction with the Run Flat Indicator Canada only page 304 or the TPMS USA only page 306 or the Advanced TPMS Canada only page 309 For information on dr...

Page 315: ...turer 6 Tire ply material page 323 7 Tire size designation load and speed rating page 314 8 Load identification page 318 9 Tire name Tire size designation load and speed rating 1 Tire width 2 Aspect r...

Page 316: ...width 1 page 314 indicates the nominal tire width in mm Aspect ratio The aspect ratio 2 page 314 is the dimensional relationship between tire section height and section width and is expressed in perce...

Page 317: ...s replace rims and tires with the same designation manufacturer and type as shown on the original part Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified total load limit as indicated on t...

Page 318: ...service description The letter Y designates the speed rating and the speed capabil ity of the tire is limited to 186 mph 300 km h Any tire with a speed capability above 186 mph 300 km h must include...

Page 319: ...onto a sidewall of each tire produced The TIN is a unique identifier which facili tates efforts by tire manufactures to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires...

Page 320: ...m bols For more information on retreaded tires see page 293 Tire size The code 3 page 319 indicates the tire size Tire type code The code 4 page 319 may at the option of the manufacturer be used as a...

Page 321: ...or the tire i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the s...

Page 322: ...ents in addition to these grades Warning G Never exceed the max tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and o...

Page 323: ...government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance Temperature The temperature grades are A the high est B and C representing the tire s resis tance...

Page 324: ...lled or not Air pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa or bars Aspect rat...

Page 325: ...must never exceed the GAWR for the front and rear axle indicated on the certification label located on the driver s door B pillar GVW Gross Vehicle Weight The GVW comprises the weight of the vehicle i...

Page 326: ...nformation placard locat ed on the driver s door B pillar Provides best handling tread life and riding com fort If so equipped supplemental informa tion pertaining to special driving situations can be...

Page 327: ...facturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire Vehicle maximum load on the tire Load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to eac...

Page 328: ...t be maintained page 295 Rotate tires before the characteristic tire wear pattern becomes visible shoulder wear on front tires and tread center wear on rear tires Thoroughly clean the mounting face of...

Page 329: ...ke sure the tires you use show the mountain snowflake marking on the tire sidewall These tires meet specific snow traction performance requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers Association RMA and The...

Page 330: ...winter tires are fitted on the other wheels be aware that the difference in tire characteristics may very well impair turning stability and that overall driving stability may be reduced Adapt your dri...

Page 331: ...rvice A Due In X Day Service A Due Now The maintenance services will be indicated by showing a service type A through type H in the multifunction display Types A through H are classified based on esti...

Page 332: ...ing message in the multifunction display Service A Exceeded By XXXXX Miles km Service A Exceeded By XXX Days Service A Exceeded By X Day In addition a signal sounds when the message appears Any author...

Page 333: ...he days of disconnection will not be included in the count shown by the maintenance service indicator To arrive at the true maintenance service deadline you will need to subtract these days from the d...

Page 334: ...duces and or elimi nates the aggressiveness and potency of the above adverse influences More frequent washings are necessary to deal with unfavorable conditions near the ocean in industrial areas smok...

Page 335: ...o seek aid at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The following topics deal with the cleaning and care of your vehicle and give important how to information as well as references to Mercedes Benz appro...

Page 336: ...e sure to protect electrical compo nents and connectors from contact with water and cleaning agents Corrosion protection such as MB Anticor rosion Wax should be applied to the en gine compartment afte...

Page 337: ...wise you may scratch or damage the paint Do not clean your vehicle in an automatic touchless car wash which uses caustic spray Otherwise the caustic spray will damage the paint or ornamental moldings...

Page 338: ...nt such as Mercedes Benz approved Car Sham poo with plenty of water and a soft non scratching cloth to clean sensors 1 on the bumpers Only use window cleaning solutions that are suitable for plastic l...

Page 339: ...tions provided by the power washer manufacturer on maintaining a distance between the vehicle and the nozzle of the power washer To prevent scratches never apply strong force and only use a soft non s...

Page 340: ...hard objects such as an ice scraper or ring Doing so may damage the windows Only use acid free cleaning materials Acid may cause corrosion or damage the clear coat The vehicle should not be parked for...

Page 341: ...scouring agents on these parts Never apply strong force and only use a soft non scratching cloth when cleaning the surface Do not attempt to wipe the surface with a dry cloth or sponge Otherwise you m...

Page 342: ...forated leather as its underside should not become wet Wood trims Dampen cloth using water and use damp cloth to clean wood trims in your vehicle Chrome plated exhaust tip Regular cleaning and care o...

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Page 344: ...t to do if Where will I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Resetting activated head restraints Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery Jump starting T...

Page 345: ...e If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning other systems such as the Parktronic system Dis tronic navigation system or the automatic transmission may also be malfunctioning Continue driving with adde...

Page 346: ...or that a wheel is spinning Switch the ESP back on page 96 Exceptions page 94 If the ESP cannot be switched back on have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible T...

Page 347: ...se of detected traction loss in at least one tire The cruise control and the Distronic system are deactivated When driving off apply as little throttle as possible While driving ease up on the acceler...

Page 348: ...Consult a Mercedes Benz Service Center Under no circum stances should you top up the brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result i...

Page 349: ...he engine to its limp home emergency operation mode Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service station t...

Page 350: ...nction indicator lamp comes on while driving A loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky Check the fuel cap If it is...

Page 351: ...es Benz Center Avoid high engine loads e g driving uphill and stop and go driving D The red coolant temperature warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound The coolant temperature...

Page 352: ...traffic situation You may need to brake or maneuver to avoid hitting an obstacle W The yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp comes on while driving The fuel level has gone below the reserve mark Refu...

Page 353: ...intermittent warning chime with increasing intensity The vehicle s speed once exceeded 15 mph 25 km h and you and or your front pas senger have forgotten to fasten your seat belts Fasten your seat be...

Page 354: ...to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend tha...

Page 355: ...ua tion around you Read and observe messages in the multifunction display page 358 If the tire inflation pressure in the respec tive tire s has have been corrected the combination low tire pressure TP...

Page 356: ...cy and tire tread life and may affect the vehi cle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driv er s responsibility to m...

Page 357: ...t The system is malfunctioning Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and follow cor rective steps pag...

Page 358: ...eat are present e g objects such as books brief cases etc lodged behind or around the seat head restraints pushing against roof etc The system may recognize such forces as supplemental weight If the l...

Page 359: ...using the reset button page 26 or button j k or on the multifunction steering wheel Other messages of high priority and mes sages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction disp...

Page 360: ...be able to see infor mation about your driving conditions such as speed or outside temperature warn ing indicator lamps malfunction warning messages or the failure of any systems Driving characteristi...

Page 361: ...hecked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident ABS ABS ESP Unavailable See Operator s Man The ABS ESP as well a...

Page 362: ...low a speed of 20 mph 30 km h Drive faster than 20 mph 30 km h and save the speed DISTRONIC MPH USA only Km h Canada only You have tried to switch on Distronic be low a speed of 20 mph 30 km h Drive f...

Page 363: ...cipitation or fog If necessary clean the Distronic cover in the area of the radiator grille page 337 Restart the vehicle or Distronic becomes operational again without the engine being restarted when...

Page 364: ...rs ESP Inoperative See Operator s Man The ESP as well as BAS and PRE SAFE have detected a malfunction and switched off The ABS may not be operational The brake system is still functioning nor mally bu...

Page 365: ...e ignition page 38 Open the front passenger door Remove child and child restraint from front passenger seat and properly secure the child in rear seat employing the child restraint if necessary Remove...

Page 366: ...r in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at least 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifu...

Page 367: ...ion as soon as possible and check the front passenger seat for the following Switch off the ignition page 60 Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle Adjust the seat in a height p...

Page 368: ...the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at least 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifuncti...

Page 369: ...or P You have tried to start the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button while the gear selector lever was in position R or D Place the gear selector lever in position P or N Make sure the brake...

Page 370: ...has been switched off due to an error Have the Run Flat Indicator checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Tire Pressure Check Tires The Run Flat Indicator indicates that the pressure is too low...

Page 371: ...e source As soon as the causes for the malfunction are no longer present the Advanced TPMS auto matically becomes active again after a few minutes driving Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative The TPMS or...

Page 372: ...spare tire Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center Have the wheel sensors installed at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The tire pressure for the respective tire is sh...

Page 373: ...ernator malfunctioning broken poly V belt Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is increased Stop immediately in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do s...

Page 374: ...red and the stopping distance is in creased Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so Adjust driving to be consis tent with reduced braking responsive ness Call Roadside Assistance Notify an aut...

Page 375: ...ed Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible USA only Canada only 3 Check Brake Fluid Level There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir Risk of accident Stop the vehicle in a safe location and n...

Page 376: ...If you have to add coolant frequently have the cooling system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol w...

Page 377: ...cluster page 26 If the temperature rises again Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately Warning G Driving when your engine is badly overheat ed can cause some fluids which may have leake...

Page 378: ...continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Notify an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact Do not continu...

Page 379: ...ine e g by driving uphill as well as stop and go traffic Have the fan replaced as soon as possible Display Malfunction Service Required Certain electronic systems are unable to relay information to th...

Page 380: ...gine oil For information on approved engine oils refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet USA only or contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Display symbol Display message Possible...

Page 381: ...roperly Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly Have the fuel system checked by an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center Replace Air Filter The air cleaner is clogged Have the air cleaner checked by an...

Page 382: ...GO batter ies are discharged Replace the batteries page 402 Key Not Detected The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is not recognized while the engine is running because the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is not in...

Page 383: ...non headlamps are mal functioning Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Low Beam Left The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning Halogen headlamp Replace the bulb as soon as pos...

Page 384: ...iliary bulb is being used Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Brake Tail Lamp Right Auxiliary Bulb On The right brake tail lamp is malfunction ing This message will only app...

Page 385: ...nction ing An auxiliary bulb is being used Halogen headlamp Replace the bulb as soon as possible page 404 Bi Xenon headlamp Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Parking Lamp...

Page 386: ...Plate Lamp Right The right license plate lamp is malfunction ing Replace the bulb as soon as possible page 404 AUTO Light Inoperative The light sensor is malfunctioning The headlamps switch on automat...

Page 387: ...or removed the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the vehi cle and left the headlamps on Switch off the headlamps Switch Off Lights Or Remove Key The exterior lamp switch is set to U and you have forgotten...

Page 388: ...tact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Rear Right Turn Signal The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunction ing Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Fro...

Page 389: ...the Tele Aid system is malfunctioning If the vehicle battery is also dead Tele Aid will not be operational Have the Tele Aid system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 1 Restraint System Mal...

Page 390: ...k Tires Vehicles with Advanced TPMS The tire pressure in one or more tires is already below the minimum value The respective tire is shown in the multifunction display Carefully bring the vehicle to a...

Page 391: ...repaired or replaced at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Tire Pressure Check Tires Vehicles with Advanced TPMS The tire pressure in one or more tires is already below the minimum value Carefully bri...

Page 392: ...a telephone W Top Up Washer Fluid The fluid level has dropped to about 1 3 of total reservoir capacity Add washer fluid page 292 Vehicle Rising Your vehicle is adjusting to your level se lection Vehi...

Page 393: ...than 50 mph 80 km h Drive to the side of the road and select a higher vehicle level page 231 Depending on the type of malfunction this may raise the vehicle s level Contact an authorized Mercedes Ben...

Page 394: ...dle in the upper edge of trunk Remove the luggage box page 397 Minispare wheel CLS 550 only 1 Vehicle tool kit 2 Minispare wheel 3 Luggage bowl Removing the Minispare wheel Turn luggage bowl 3 counter...

Page 395: ...base 4 Remove retaining screw 3 by turning it counterclockwise Remove collapsible tire 1 Storing the collapsible tire after use If you wish to store the collapsible tire after use carry out the follow...

Page 396: ...nsioning strap The tensioning strap must be pulled as tight as possible Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit is stored in the com partment underneath the trunk floor page 393 The vehicle tool kit inc...

Page 397: ...take up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by...

Page 398: ...se plate 3 For information on where to place wheel chocks when changing a wheel see Lift ing the vehicle page 413 Luggage box Remove luggage box 1 Fastening clip 2 Luggage box Turn fastening clips 1 t...

Page 399: ...key 2 out of the housing Unlocking the driver s door Insert mechanical key 2 into the driv er s door lock until it stops Turn mechanical key 2 counterclock wise to position 1 until the locking knob m...

Page 400: ...rs and the trunk Press the central locking switch in the center console page 116 Check to see whether the locking knobs on the doors have moved down If necessary push them down manually Remove the mec...

Page 401: ...lever In case of power failure the gear selector lever can be manually unlocked e g to tow the vehicle 1 Selector lever cover 2 Release Insert flat blunt object e g screwdriv er into the left edge of...

Page 402: ...you hear the head restraint release mechanism audibly engage Pull out reset tool Firmly press head restraint cushion backward towards rear head restraint cover until it engages Repeat this procedure f...

Page 403: ...Battery compartment Insert mechanical key 1 into opening Press mechanical key 1 in direction of arrow The battery compartment is unlatched Pull battery compartment 2 out of the housing Warning G Batte...

Page 404: ...free cloth insert new bat teries 3 under contact springs 4 with the positive terminal side facing up Return battery compartment 2 page 402 into housing until it locks into place Slide the mechanical...

Page 405: ...Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced See your autho rized Mercedes Benz Center for headlamp adjustment i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are...

Page 406: ...se the same D2S 35W lamp Do not replace the Bi Xenon bulbs yourself Contact your authorized Mercedes Benz Center H7 55 W D2S 35 W 4 Side marker lamp W 5 W Lamp Type 5 Halogen headlamps High beam high...

Page 407: ...Type 7 High mounted brake lamp LED 8 Brake tail parking standing backuplamps and turn signal lamps Rear fog lamp HiP LED 9 License plate lamps C 5 W Warning G Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot Al...

Page 408: ...ng lamp bulb 3 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp bulb 4 Bulb holder of high beam bulb 5 Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp bulb 6 Bulb holder of low beam bulb Before you start to replace a bulb...

Page 409: ...flasher bulb Bi Xenon headlamps Turn housing cover 2 counterclock wise and remove it Turn bulb holder 4 with the bulb coun terclockwise and remove it Pull the bulb at its socket out of bulb holder 4 I...

Page 410: ...unit The tail lamps are equipped with HiP bulbs License plate lamp 1 License plate lamp 2 Screws Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M page 126 Loosen both screws 2 Remove license plate lamp 1 R...

Page 411: ...ould suddenly turn on and cause injury Warning G Wiper blades are components that are sub ject to wear and tear Replace the wiper blades twice a year preferably in the spring and fall Otherwise the wi...

Page 412: ...g Slide the wiper blade onto wiper arm until it locks in place Rotate the wiper blade into position parallel to wiper arm Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the windshield Make sure you hold on to...

Page 413: ...om the starter switch The driver s door then can be closed again Mounting the spare wheel i Open door only when conditions are safe to do so Warning G The dimensions of the spare wheel Minispare or co...

Page 414: ...hocks or other sizeable objects When changing wheel on a level surface Place the wheel chock in front of and another sizeable object behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being cha...

Page 415: ...g up the vehicle at the jack take up brackets built into either side of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehi...

Page 416: ...rt wheel bolts and tighten them slightly Warning G The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle briefly for wheel changes It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the vehicle Never...

Page 417: ...rusted Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately Do not continue to drive under these circumstances Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center...

Page 418: ...The electric air pump should now switch on and inflate the tire Inflate the tire to approximately 51 psi 3 5 bar This takes about 5 minutes for the col lapsible tire Air hose 4 and union nut 5 can be...

Page 419: ...n deflation blowout because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris potholes etc Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear unevenly adversely affect handling and fu...

Page 420: ...e braking while accelerating rapidly Therefore your driving style must be adapt ed accordingly Avoid abrupt steering and driving maneuvers as well as driving over obstacles road curbs potholes or off...

Page 421: ...y A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep flames or sparks away from battery avoid improper connection of jumper cables smoking etc The battery is a Valve Regula...

Page 422: ...ot intend to operate your vehi cle for an extended period of time to prevent bat tery discharge or connect an accessory battery charge unit expressly approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle model t...

Page 423: ...unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes Benz is being used Gases may escape during charg ing and cause explosions that may result in paint damage corrosion or personal injury An...

Page 424: ...ns sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary A battery will also...

Page 425: ...ry Connect positive terminals 1 and 3 of the batteries with the jumper cable Clamp cable to charged battery 3 first Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at idle speed Connect n...

Page 426: ...ion in the power sup ply or in the vehicle s electrical system This is necessary to adequately control the towed vehicle Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground make certain that the...

Page 427: ...lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h or more To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking deactivate the automat...

Page 428: ...t cover and snap into place Rear of vehicle 2 Cover on right side of rear bumper To remove cover Press mark on cover in direction of the arrow Fold cover down to reveal the threaded hole for the towin...

Page 429: ...69 Turn off all electrical consumers Turn off the engine page 60 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Vehicles with KEYLESS GO Open the driver s door Warning G Only use fuses approved by Merced...

Page 430: ...arrow Carefully pry cover 1 away from the dashboard using lever Using your hands pull cover 1 in di rection of the arrow and remove it Closing Hook cover 1 into the opening at the front Press cover 1...

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Page 432: ...431 Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions and weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc...

Page 433: ...ore than 300000 different parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Genuine Mercedes Benz Parts are subject ed to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed man ufactur...

Page 434: ...ranties New Car Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty Replacement parts and accessories ar...

Page 435: ...center armrest on the lower edge of the windshield Example certification label U S vehicles 2 VIN 3 Paintwork code Example certification label Canada vehicles 2 VIN 3 Paintwork code i Data shown on c...

Page 436: ...mission control information label in cludes both federal and California cer tification exhaust emission standards 4 VIN lower edge of windshield 5 Engine number engraved on engine i When ordering part...

Page 437: ...t tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Coolant pump 8 Generator alternator CLS 63 AMG 1 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Idler pulley 4 Automatic belt tensioner 5...

Page 438: ...re 3 86 in 98 00 mm 4 02 in 102 20 mm Stroke 3 56 in 90 50 mm 3 72 in 94 60 mm Total piston displacement 333 3 cu in 5461 cm3 378 8 cu in 6208 cm3 Compression ratio 10 7 1 11 3 1 Output acc to SAE J 1...

Page 439: ...Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the re sult i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center A placard with the recommended tire in flation pressu...

Page 440: ...J x 18 H2 Wheel offset front axle 1 38 in 28 mm Wheel offset rear axle 0 71 in 18 mm Summer tires1 1 Radial ply tires Winter tires1 2 2 Not available as factory equipment 245 40 R18 97V XL Extra Load...

Page 441: ...es Winter tires1 2 2 Not available as factory equipment 245 40 R18 97V XL Extra Load M S 245 40 R18 97V XL Extra Load M S Model CLS 63 AMG Performance Package Rims light alloy 8 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offs...

Page 442: ...Summer tires1 1 Radial ply tires 245 40 R18 93Y 255 40 ZR18 95Y or 255 40 ZR18 99Y XL Extra Load All season tires1 245 40 R18 93V M S Rear axle Rims light alloy 9 5 J x 18 H2 9 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offs...

Page 443: ...m 0 98 in 25 mm Summer tires1 1 Radial ply tires 255 40 ZR18 99Y XL Extra Load 255 35 ZR19 96Y XL Extra Load Winter tires Rear axle Rims light alloy 9 5 J x 18 H2 9 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 10 in 28...

Page 444: ...mm Summer tires1 1 Radial ply tires 255 35 ZR19 96Y XL Extra Load Winter tires1 3 245 35 R19 93V XL Extra Load M S Rear axle Rims light alloy 9 5 J x 19 H2 or 10 J x 19 H2 9 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1...

Page 445: ...em U S vehicles Run Flat Indicator Canada vehicles or Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System Canada only 245 40 R18 93Y MOExtended Winter tires1 2 3 3 Not available as factory equipment 245 40 R18 9...

Page 446: ...h the tire in flation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operat...

Page 447: ...alternator 14 V 180 A 14 V 180 A Starter motor 12 V 1 7 kW 12 V 2 1 kW Battery 12 V 100 Ah 12 V 95 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F8 DPP 332U NGK PFR 5R 11 NGK ILZKAR7A10 Electrode gap 0 039 in 1 00 mm 0 039 in...

Page 448: ...910 mm 193 5 in 4915 mm Overall vehicle width exterior rear view mirrors folded out 81 1 in 2059 mm 81 1 in 2059 mm Overall vehicle height 55 7 in 1414 mm 54 5 in 1389 mm Wheelbase 112 4 in 2854 mm 11...

Page 449: ...uld endan ger persons or the environment Keep service fluids out of the reach of chil dren For health reasons you should prevent ser vice fluids from coming into direct contact with your skin or cloth...

Page 450: ...US qt 11 3 l MB 325 0 Anticorrosion Antifreeze CLS 63 AMG 12 5 US qt 11 8 l Fuel tank All models 21 12 US gal 80 0 l Premium unleaded gasoline Minimum Posted Octane 91 Avg of 96 RON 86 MON including a...

Page 451: ...change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System will result in en gine or emission control system damage not cov ered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Please follow Mainte...

Page 452: ...ning G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious per sonal injury Never allow sparks flame or smoking mate rials near gasoline Turn off the engine before refu...

Page 453: ...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 h...

Page 454: ...ed 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...

Page 455: ...cantly 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 ye...

Page 456: ...nd headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and water 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water 1 34 fl oz 40 ml MB Summe...

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Page 458: ...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 men...

Page 459: ...ies SmartKey Checking battery condition 108 Replacing 402 Batteries SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Checking battery condition 108 Replacing 402 Batteries vehicle 420 Charging 422 Disconnecting 421 Jump star...

Page 460: ...n 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 eng...

Page 461: ...sting 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 startin...

Page 462: ...ety 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 D...

Page 463: ...ment 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 Recomm...

Page 464: ...l 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 G Garage door opener 262 Gasoline see...

Page 465: ...m 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...

Page 466: ...ng 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 unl...

Page 467: ...mp 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 Locat...

Page 468: ...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 MO...

Page 469: ...amp 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...

Page 470: ...ing 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 S...

Page 471: ...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...

Page 472: ...ws 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 whee...

Page 473: ...ons 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 clea...

Page 474: ...rection 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 pressur...

Page 475: ...rs 405 Bulbs 405 Cleaning lenses 337 Indicator lamps 27 Messages in display 387 Replacing bulbs 408 Turning off engine 60 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 326 Units Settings Speedometer 155 Te...

Page 476: ...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...

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