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Turn sig., left rear
Substitute bulb on

The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

Turn sig., right rear
Substitute bulb on

The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

Turn sig., left front

The left front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

Turn sig., right front

The right front turn signal lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

Turn signal,
left

 

mirror

The left turn signal in the side mirror is 
malfunctioning. This message will only 
appear if all light emitting diodes have 
stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as 
possible.

Turn signal,

 

right

 

mirror

The right turn signal in the side mirror is 
malfunctioning. This message will only 
appear if all light emitting diodes have 
stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as 
possible.

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Страница 1: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Bild in der Gr e 215x70 mm einf gen Operator s Manual CLS Class Order No 6515 1401 13 Part No 219 584 14 81 USA Edition A 2006 5 t q 2195841481 Operator s Manual CLS Class...

Страница 2: ...CLS 500 CLS 55 AMG...

Страница 3: ...easure as well as your and your passengers safe ty we ask you to make a small investment of time Please read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your refere...

Страница 4: ...fects 18 Vehicle data recording 19 Information regarding electronic recording devices 19 At a glance 21 Cockpit 22 Instrument cluster 24 Multifunction steering wheel 26 Center console 27 Upper part 27...

Страница 5: ...e 115 Seats 117 Easy entry exit feature 117 Removing and installing front seat head restraints 119 Rear seat head restraints 120 Lumbar support 121 Multicontour seat 121 Drive Dynamic seat with multic...

Страница 6: ...r view mirrors 185 Sun visors 187 Rear window sunshade 188 Rear window defroster 189 4 zone automatic climate control 190 Deactivating the 4 zone automatic climate control system 195 Setting the tempe...

Страница 7: ...ing 269 Tire traction 270 Tire speed rating 270 Winter driving instructions 272 Standing water 273 Passenger compartment 273 Driving abroad 273 Control and operation of radio transmitter 273 Catalytic...

Страница 8: ...id kit 375 Spare wheel 375 Vehicle tool kit 376 Luggage box 378 Unlocking locking in an emergency 379 Unlocking the vehicle 379 Locking the vehicle 380 Fuel filler flap emergency release 381 Manually...

Страница 9: ...nd tires 421 Same size tires 422 Mixed size tires 423 Spare wheel 425 Electrical system 426 Main dimensions 427 Weights 428 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 429 Capacities 429 Engine oils 432 Engine oil...

Страница 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 part...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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 Europ...

Страница 15: ...his 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 section will be of particular int...

Страница 16: ...ep procedure Page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page In the glossar...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 19: ...fety Administration 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 veh...

Страница 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...

Страница 21: ...20...

Страница 22: ...21 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel...

Страница 23: ...22 At a glance Cockpit...

Страница 24: ...140 6 Horn Item Page 7 Lever for voice control sys tem see separate operating instructions 8 Front Parktronic warning indicator 230 9 Overhead control panel 29 a Glove box lid release glove box lock 2...

Страница 25: ...24 At a glance Instrument cluster...

Страница 26: ...1 Item Page 8 Tachometer with 1 Supplemental Restraint System SRS indicator lamp 343 Antilock Brake Sys tem ABS indicator lamp 336 Seat belt telltale 342 A High beam headlamp indicator lamp 134 9 Main...

Страница 27: ...cting 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 a call t to end a call to reject an incom ing call Item Page 4 Me...

Страница 28: ...125 4 Electronic Stability Pro gram ESP control switch 83 5 Central locking switch 116 Item Page 6 Opening closing button for storage tray or CD changer see separate operating instructions 240 7 Rear...

Страница 29: ...c transmission 46 176 4 Parking assist Parktronic system deactivation switch 230 5 Adaptive damping system ADS switch 227 Item Page 6 Vehicle level control switch 228 7 Thumbwheel for setting distance...

Страница 30: ...3 Front interior lighting on off 137 4 Temperature sensor 5 Right reading lamp on off 137 6 Tilt sliding sunroof 208 Item Page 7 Tele Aid emergency call system button 249 8 Rear view mirror 185 9 Rea...

Страница 31: ...emory function for stor ing seat exterior mirror and steering wheel set tings 127 4 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 41 5 Switches for opening closing front and rear side windows rear window overr...

Страница 32: ...31 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...

Страница 33: ...n 2 Unlock button for trunk lid 3 Unlock button 4 Panic button page 78 Press unlock button on the SmartKey All turn signal lamps flash once An acoustic signal sounds once For more information see Fact...

Страница 34: ...e information see SmartKey with KEYLESS GO page 97 i The SBC brake system is activated page 84 i Opening a door causes the window on that door to open slightly They will re turn to the up position whe...

Страница 35: ...rting position Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unatten...

Страница 36: ...automatically KEYLESS GO start stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be located in the vehicle Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P Do not depress the brake...

Страница 37: ...ry If a lamp in the in strument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving see Lamps in instrument clus ter page 336 For information on starting the engine using the KEYLES...

Страница 38: ...remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the start er switc...

Страница 39: ...to the rear as possible consistent with ability to properly oper ate controls Seat cushion tilt Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 5 until your upper legs are lightly supported Bac...

Страница 40: ...on 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 way that it is as close to...

Страница 41: ...back in the direc tion of arrow 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow Adjusting steering column up or down Move stalk up or down in the di...

Страница 42: ...tating effect Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or respiratory system In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary E...

Страница 43: ...rror parking position page 186 For more information see Rear view mir rors page 185 If an exterior rear view mirror was forc ibly pushed forward hit from the rear or forcibly pushed rearward hit from...

Страница 44: ...ur seat belt buckled you are much more likely to hit the interior 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 le...

Страница 45: ...time Warning 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...

Страница 46: ...use a seat belt for more than one person at a time Do not fasten a seat belt around a per son and another object at the same time When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or child...

Страница 47: ...d hold until the engine starts page 34 Depress the brake pedal The selector lever lock is released Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monox...

Страница 48: ...bed carry 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 KEYLE...

Страница 49: ...rake pedal Carefully depress the accelerator 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...

Страница 50: ...to release the parking brake Release the parking brake Warning G On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi cle...

Страница 51: ...urn signals The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column Combination switch 1 Turn signals right 2 Turn signals left Press combination switch in direction of arrow 1 or 2 The c...

Страница 52: ...r speed i Intermittent wiping interval is depen dent on wetness of windshield After the initial wipe pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor Do not leave windshield wipers...

Страница 53: ...en you stop the vehicle while the windshield wipers are switched on the windshield wipers will automatically be switched to intermittent wiping i Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is...

Страница 54: ...Allow engine and coolant to cool Check the coolant level and add cool ant if necessary page 283 In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel Do not start the engine under any circumstances Noti...

Страница 55: ...g there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems In this case it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve hicle...

Страница 56: ...nd let the seat belt completely rewind Warning G Getting out of your vehicle with the gear selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous Also when parked on an in cline position P alone...

Страница 57: ...terior lamps are not switched off Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors Be espe cially careful when small child...

Страница 58: ...age 44 1 Lock button on the door handle If you hear a warning signal you have either forgotten to switch off the vehicle s exterior lamps before opening the driver s door or tried to turn off the engi...

Страница 59: ...ing page 100 The locking knobs in the doors move down The anti theft alarm system is armed For more information see the Controls in detail section page 97 Warning G When leaving the vehicle always tak...

Страница 60: ...59 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...

Страница 61: ...ton The restraint systems are fully operational if the 1 indicator lamp is not lit when the engine is running A malfunction in the system has been detected if the 1 indicator lamp fails to go out afte...

Страница 62: ...totally eliminate injuries and fatalities The activation of the SRS temporarily releas es a small amount of dust from the air bags This dust however is neither injurious to your health nor does it in...

Страница 63: ...er ride in the front seat except in a Mercedes Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deacti vate the passenger front...

Страница 64: ...hresh olds and in certain rollovers head pro tection window curtain air bags Only during these types of impacts if of sufficient severity to meet the deploy ment thresholds will they provide their sup...

Страница 65: ...krests door trim panels or door frame trims and installation of addition al electrical electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring Keep area between air bags and occupants free from obje...

Страница 66: ...ployed if the front passenger seat is occupied the 75 indicator lamp in the center console is not lit page 73 the impact exceeds a preset deploy ment threshold Warning G Only use seat covers which hav...

Страница 67: ...nt passenger seat is occupied The side impact air bags and window cur tain air bags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system s deploy ment threshold Seat belts When the engine is sta...

Страница 68: ...either the driver s or front pas senger s seat belt are not fastened The seat belt telltale will only go out if both the driver and front passenger s seat belt with the front passenger seat occupied...

Страница 69: ...n 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 belt would apply force at the ab domen or neck That could cause...

Страница 70: ...which exceed preset deployment thresholds and in certain rollovers win dow curtain air bags and ETD Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm against your neck or off your shoul der In a frontal cr...

Страница 71: ...place your feet on the instrument panel dashboard or on the seat Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in bo...

Страница 72: ...be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion All lap shoulder belts except the driver s seat belt have special seat belt retractors for secure fastening of child restraints To f...

Страница 73: ...for installation and use Please read and observe warning labels affixed to the inside of the vehicle and to infant or child restraints Warning G Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the...

Страница 74: ...in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts Position shoulder belt across...

Страница 75: ...compatible Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat e g pillow since it reduces the effectiveness of the deactivation sys tem The bottom of the child seat must make full contact with t...

Страница 76: ...hat the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and the top of the seat back Make sure the tether strap is not twist ed 2 Hook 3 Anchorage ring Securely fasten the hook 2 to the an...

Страница 77: ...ats for the installation of a LATCH child seat with the matching mounting fittings The anchors are located behind an uphol stery blend 1 Indicates the position of the anchors 2 Anchors Lift upholstery...

Страница 78: ...ght and left side anchors 2 An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident which could result in serious injury or death to the child Damaged or impact damaged child seats or chil...

Страница 79: ...following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unaut...

Страница 80: ...e conditions On slippery road surfaces the ABS will respond even with light brake pressure i In winter operation the maximum effectiveness of the ABS the BAS the ESP and SBC is only achieved with win...

Страница 81: ...rake maneuver Keep continuous full pressure on the brake pedal For more information see the Practical hints section page 337 Warning G When the ABS is malfunctioning the BAS and the ESP are also switc...

Страница 82: ...slip pery road surfaces The ABS ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes when the ESP is engaged The ABS ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignit...

Страница 83: ...ould cause the vehicle to skid The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed Warning G The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increa...

Страница 84: ...heel the ESP continues to operate when you are braking you cannot activate Distronic The switch is located on the center con sole 1 ESP switch Press ESP switch 1 until the ABS ESP warning lamp v in th...

Страница 85: ...is switched off Adapt 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 extended period with the ESP switched...

Страница 86: ...ystem we recommend that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift dolly equipment A tow bar must be used if circumstances do not permit the use...

Страница 87: ...om overheating and to reduce brake wear After hard braking it is advisable to drive on for some time so that the air stream will cool down the brakes fast er Only Mercedes Benz approved compo nents e...

Страница 88: ...n 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 will stay on ev...

Страница 89: ...on on the SmartKey The alarm is canceled With KEYLESS GO Pull the 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 The...

Страница 90: ...ition and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Press button 1 The indicator lamp in the button comes on briefly Exit and lock your vehicle with the SmartKey or vehicles with KEYLESS GO the lock...

Страница 91: ...90...

Страница 92: ...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...

Страница 93: ...on on locking and un locking see Getting started page 32 and page 55 SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs fo...

Страница 94: ...s device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this de...

Страница 95: ...al locking Press button All turn signal lamps flash three times An acoustic signal sounds three times if equipped and feature acti vated The locking knobs in the doors move down The anti theft alarm s...

Страница 96: ...equipped and feature activated The locking knob in the driver s door moves up The anti theft alarm system is dis armed Global unlocking Press button twice All turn signal lamps flash once An acoustic...

Страница 97: ...ies in the SmartKey page 96 and replace them if necessary page 384 Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver s door page 379 Have the vehicle batteries and their connections checked Use the mechanic...

Страница 98: ...ith KEYLESS GO are a different color to help distinguish each SmartKey with KEYLESS GO unit The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS GO function The KEYLESS GO function is integrated into th...

Страница 99: ...5 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer enc...

Страница 100: ...e All the doors must be closed The brake pedal must be firmly de pressed Do not depress the accel erator If you have started the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button page 36 you can only turn...

Страница 101: ...signal lamps flash once An acoustic signal sounds once once or twice if equipped and fea ture activated The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is dis armed The vehicle will...

Страница 102: ...y wish to reprogram the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO so when you pull the driver s door handle only the driver s door and the fuel filler flap unlocks Press and hold buttons and simultaneously for about f...

Страница 103: ...alarm system is armed Restoring to factory setting Press and hold buttons and simultaneously for about six seconds until battery check lamp 5 flashes twice If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehi...

Страница 104: ...i vated The locking knobs in the doors move down The anti theft alarm system is armed If battery check lamp 5 does not come on briefly during check then the SmartKey batteries are discharged Replace t...

Страница 105: ...ck automatically after closing it To confirm locking all turn signal lamps flash three times i You can also lock the vehicle using the lock button at outside door handle page 101 or KEYLESS GO locking...

Страница 106: ...d if necessary Your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replace ment Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the in side Open door only when con...

Страница 107: ...ess button or on the SmartKey Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch In vehicles with KEYLESS GO Press the KEYLESS GO start stop button page 35 The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be inside the vehic...

Страница 108: ...id open ing closing system Pull remote trunk lid switch 1 until the trunk begins to open The trunk lid opens The indicator lamp in the switch comes on and remains lit until the trunk is closed The tru...

Страница 109: ...n also close the trunk by hand Warning G Maintain sight of trunk area while operating the door mounted switch Monitor the clos ing procedure carefully to make sure that no one is in danger of being in...

Страница 110: ...not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Only drive wit...

Страница 111: ...ger of being in jured To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk Be especially careful when small children are around To stop...

Страница 112: ...y The trunk lid closes If the trunk lid comes into contact with an object while closing e g luggage that has been piled too high the closing procedure is stopped and the trunk reopens slightly i If th...

Страница 113: ...cially careful when small children are around To stop the closing procedure do one of the following press the trunk lid closing switch 1 press the KEYLESS GO locking closing switch press the button on...

Страница 114: ...ured To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk Be especially careful when small children are around To stop the closing proce...

Страница 115: ...he trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion i The emergency release button does not open the trunk lid if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected i If the vehicle has previousl...

Страница 116: ...ul for example if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with the central locking switch i The doors unlock automatically after an acci...

Страница 117: ...nlocks i You can open a locked door from the inside Open door only when conditions are safe to do so If the vehicle was previously centrally locked using the SmartKey it will not unlock using the cent...

Страница 118: ...the starter switch or open the driver s door with the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS GO start stop button page 36 in position 1 Warning G You must make sure no one can beco...

Страница 119: ...ward when the easy entry exit feature is activated If the current seat position falls into a factory set position range and the sys tem recognizes the current seat posi tion to be rearward enough for...

Страница 120: ...sh the head restraint down until it engages Adjust head restraint to desired posi tion page 39 Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint s...

Страница 121: ...backward Placing head restraints upright Pull the head restraint forward until it locks into position The rear seat head restraints cannot be adjusted Warning G For safety reasons always drive with t...

Страница 122: ...ur seat has a movable seat cushion and inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to provide additional lum bar and side support The seat cushion movement backrest cushion height and curvature ca...

Страница 123: ...riving style The Drive Dynamic seat electronically controls the air pressure in the air cham bers of the backrest side bolsters This function improves driving comfort and pleasure In addition the Driv...

Страница 124: ...vide good lateral support using switch 2 Drive dynamic features Activating Press button 1 page 122 The indicator lamp in the button comes on for five seconds and the following display appears in the m...

Страница 125: ...he ignition page 34 Switching seat heating on Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired heating level is set One or more red indicator lamps on the switch show the selected heater level i The massag...

Страница 126: ...w the ventilation level selected 1 Seat ventilation switch Switch on the ignition page 34 i If one or more of the lamps on the seat heater switch are flashing there is insufficient voltage available s...

Страница 127: ...The seat ventilation is automatically set to the highest level if activated via sum mer opening feature page 206 i If one or all of the lamps flash on the seat ventilation switch there is insuffi cie...

Страница 128: ...tour seat Prior to operating the vehicle the driv er should check and adjust the seat height seat position fore and aft and seat backrest angle if necessary to ensure adequate control reach and comfor...

Страница 129: ...y button M Release memory button M and press stored position button 1 2 or 3 within three seconds All the settings are stored to the select ed position Recalling positions from memory Press and hold s...

Страница 130: ...t button 3 Memory button Stop the vehicle Switch on the ignition page 34 Press button 1 The passenger side exterior rear view mirror is selected Adjust the exterior rear view mirror with button 2 so t...

Страница 131: ...gh beam headlamps when the combi nation switch is pushed forward and parking lamps Standing lamps right turn left one stop Standing lamps left turn left two stops Indicator lamp for front fog lamps In...

Страница 132: ...O and the driver s door open a warning sounds if the park ing lamps or low beam headlamps are switched on The message Switch off lamps ap pears in the multifunction display Warning G If the exterior l...

Страница 133: ...delay When the engine is running and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C the parking lamps switch on additionally turn the exterior lamp switch to position B the manual headlamp mode has...

Страница 134: ...n the exterior lamp switch goes out Warning G In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location Switching from U to B wil...

Страница 135: ...ombination switch The combination switch is located on the left side of the steering column Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher High beam Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B or...

Страница 136: ...cornering fog lamps The combination switch for the turn signal resets automatically after major steering wheel movements This will switch off the cornering fog lamps if they where activat ed by switc...

Страница 137: ...ESS 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 flashe...

Страница 138: ...SmartKey from the starter switch open a door open the trunk The interior lighting switches off automati cally following an adjustable time delay For more information see Setting interior lighting dela...

Страница 139: ...ch 1 or 5 to switch on the desired front reading lamp Press front reading lamp switch 1 or 5 again to switch off the respective front reading lamp Door entry lamps For better orientation in the dark t...

Страница 140: ...witch 3 to switch on the correspond ing rear reading lamp Press respective rear reading lamp switch 3 again to switch off the corre sponding rear reading lamp Ambient lighting Press ambient lighting s...

Страница 141: ...t cluster illumination Use the reset button page 24 to adjust the illumination brightness for the instru ment cluster To brighten illumination Turn the reset button in the instrument cluster clockwise...

Страница 142: ...he or repeatedly until the trip odome ter appears Press and hold the reset button on the instrument cluster page 24 until the trip odometer is reset Warning G Driving when your engine is overheated ca...

Страница 143: ...nly be verified by com parison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor not by comparison to external displays e g bank signs etc When moving the vehicle into colder ambi ent temperatures e g when l...

Страница 144: ...ip 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 mu...

Страница 145: ...h containing 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 releva...

Страница 146: ...n 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...

Страница 147: ...146 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...

Страница 148: ...ometer Select radio station Activate route guid ance Call up set tings Call up vehicle malfunction warning and sys tem status mes sages stored in memory Reset to factory settings Fuelconsumption stat...

Страница 149: ...ation Turn on COMAND and select radio Refer to separate COMAND operating instructions Press button or repeatedly until you see the currently tuned sta tion in the display 1 Waveband setting 2 Station...

Страница 150: ...layed are shown in the display 1 Current CD CD 1 through CD 6 for CD changer 2 Current track Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired track is selected i You can only store new stations using...

Страница 151: ...isplay Please refer to the COMAND manual for instructions on how to activate the route guidance system Distronic menu Use the Distronic menu to display the cur rent settings for your Distronic system...

Страница 152: ...tus messages If no conditions are recorded in memory the message in the multifunction display is NO MESSAGES Vehicle status messages have been recorded If conditions have occurred causing status messa...

Страница 153: ...ttings A collection of submenus with which you can make individual settings for your vehicle Press button or repeatedly until the Settings menu is seen in the display Resetting all settings You can re...

Страница 154: ...enu use the k or j button to access the individual functions within that submenu The settings themselves are made with button or Resetting the functions of a submenu For each submenu you can reset all...

Страница 155: ...utomatic lock ing Activate easy en try exit feature Set level for dynam ic seat driver Select speedometer dis play mode Set time hours Set locator lighting Set SmartKey dependency Set level for dynam...

Страница 156: ...rrent setting Press button or to set the temperature unit to degrees Celsius C or degrees Fahrenheit F Selecting speedometer display mode Move the selection marker with the or button to the Instr clus...

Страница 157: ...y messages Available languages German English French Italian Spanish Selecting display speed display or out side temperature for status display Move the selection marker with the or button to the Inst...

Страница 158: ...e the Time Date sub menu to change the time and date display settings The following functions are avail able Synchronizing the time This function can only be seen on vehicles with COMAND and navigatio...

Страница 159: ...nutes This function can only be seen when time synchronization is switched off Move the selection marker with the or button to the Time Date submenu Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this m...

Страница 160: ...bmenu Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play Set date year The selection marker is on the year setting Press button or to set the year Lighting submenu Access the Li...

Страница 161: ...headlamps are switched on when the en gine is running In low ambient light conditions the follow ing lamps will switch on additionally Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps F...

Страница 162: ...button j or k repeatedly until you see Function Surround lighting in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting Press button or to switch the locator lighting function o...

Страница 163: ...tically after approximately 60 seconds Move the selection marker with button or to the Lighting submenu Press button j or k repeatedly until you see Headlamps delayed shut off in the multifunction dis...

Страница 164: ...ay The selection marker is on the current setting Press button or to select the desired lamp on period You can select 0 sec the delayed shut off feature is deactivated 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec or 20 sec th...

Страница 165: ...he easy entry exit feature page 117 Function Page Activate easy entry exit feature 164 Set SmartKey dependency 165 Set parking position for exterior rear view mirror 166 Warning G You must make sure n...

Страница 166: ...his function to set whether the mem ory settings for the seats the steering wheel the mirrors and other settings of the control system should be stored sepa rately for each SmartKey page 92 Move the s...

Страница 167: ...he current setting Press button or to switch function on or off Dynamic seat submenu Access the Dynamic Seat submenu via the Settings menu Use the Dynamic Seat submenu to change the settings for the d...

Страница 168: ...ince start 3 Average speed since start 4 Average fuel consumption since start Fuel consumption since last reset Press button or repeatedly until you see the first function of the Trip computer menu Pr...

Страница 169: ...e instrument cluster page 24 until the value is reset to 0 Calling up range distance to empty Press button or repeatedly until you see the first function of the Trip computer menu Press button j or k...

Страница 170: ...control system Warning 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 locatio...

Страница 171: ...ime Press button or repeatedly until you see the Tel menu in the dis play Press button j or k The control system reads the phone book which is stored in the telephone This may take up to 30 seconds In...

Страница 172: ...he dialed num ber in the redial memory Redialing The control system stores the most recent ly dialed phone numbers This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book Press button or rep...

Страница 173: ...ally depending on the gear selector lever position D with gear ranges page 175 the selected program mode C S page 177 or M C S CLS 55 AMG only page 182 the position of the accelerator pedal page 178 t...

Страница 174: ...verse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal Allow engine to w...

Страница 175: ...range of the transmission Canceling gear range limit Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D direction until D reappears in the multifunction display The transmission will shift from the curre...

Страница 176: ...e transmission shifts through sixth gear only applies only to vehicles with 7 speed automatic transmission The transmission shifts through fifth gear only applies only to vehicles with 7 speed automat...

Страница 177: ...lever in position P With the SmartKey removed the gear selector lever is locked in position P If the vehicle s electrical system is malfunctioning the gear selector lever could remain locked in posit...

Страница 178: ...angerous Also position P alone is not intended to or capable of preventing your vehicle from moving possibly hitting people or objects Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position...

Страница 179: ...n s shifting behavior Less throttle Earlier upshifting More throttle Later upshifting Kickdown Use kickdown when you want maximum acceleration Press the accelerator past the point of resistance The tr...

Страница 180: ...nshifting Press the inside 2 of one of the buttons on the steering wheel Warning G When working on the vehicle set the parking brake and move gear selector lever to position P Otherwise the vehicle co...

Страница 181: ...page 179 The transmission will automatically select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration This will involve shifting down one or more gears Steering wheel gearshift control C...

Страница 182: ...mode C or S i You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift buttons when the gear selector lever is in position P N or R The manual program mode M will not be stored When the engine is turned of...

Страница 183: ...eering wheel and hold the respective button page 180 The transmission will automatically select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration This will involve shifting down one or m...

Страница 184: ...to the manual program mode M Automatic shifting is switched off The gear range is not limited You can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever is in position D You can upshift or downshi...

Страница 185: ...mode C or S The manual program mode M is not stored Emergency operation Limp Home Mode If vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no longer shifts the trans mission is most likely operating...

Страница 186: ...r view mirrors see Mirrors page 41 Auto dimming mirrors The reflection brightness of the exterior rear view mirror on the driver s side and the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to...

Страница 187: ...indow sun shade is in raised position Glare can endanger you and others Warning G In case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape from the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte ha...

Страница 188: ...ior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position ten seconds after you put the gear selector lever out of position R immediately once you exceed a vehicle speed of approx 6 mph 1...

Страница 189: ...ng the mirror lamp 3 will switch off 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 lower...

Страница 190: ...comes on Deactivating Press button F page 189 or button 1 page 193 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out Warning G Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window bef...

Страница 191: ...190 Controls in detail 4 zone automatic climate control...

Страница 192: ...nt fixed 7 Right side air vent adjustable 8 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side air vent 9 Climate control panel a Thumbwheel for air volume control for left side air vent b Left side air...

Страница 193: ...ion left 2 Defrosting 3 Temperature rocker switch left 4 Display 5 Temperature rocker switch right 6 Rear window defroster 7 Air distribution right 8 Air distribution and air volume right automatic ma...

Страница 194: ...left 4 Display 5 Temperature rocker switch right 6 Rear window defroster 7 Air distribution right 8 Air distribution and air volume right automatic manual 9 AC cooling on off a Rear air conditioning...

Страница 195: ...running It cools the vehi cle s interior according to the angle and intensity of the sun s rays the outside tem perature and the selected temperature You can operate the climate control sys tem in eit...

Страница 196: ...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 and others i Severe conditi...

Страница 197: ...of temperature control rocker switch 3 and or 5 page 192 or page 193 The climate control system will corre spondingly adjust the interior air tem perature Adjusting air distribution Use the air distr...

Страница 198: ...lower speeds are available Press to decrease or Q page 192 or page 193 to in crease air volume to the desired level The AUTO display disappears and the automatic mode is switched off The selected blow...

Страница 199: ...G When the outside temperature is below 41 F 5 C only switch to air recirculation mode for short periods to prevent window fogging Window fogging may impair visibility and endanger you and others i P...

Страница 200: ...nitrogen oxide in the out side air increases for example in a tunnel If you have turned off the air condition ing page 193 or the outside tem perature is below 41 F 5 C the air recirculation mode will...

Страница 201: ...Moist air can fog up the windows You can dehumidify the air with the air condition ing Press button 2 page 192 or page 193 again The indicator lamp on the button comes on The air conditioning uses the...

Страница 202: ...g Press button T page 192 REST in the display goes out The residual heat is automatically turned off when the ignition is switched on after about 30 minutes if the battery voltage drops Rear air condi...

Страница 203: ...et using tempera ture rocker switches 4 and 6 Adjusting the rear settings with the front control panel Display Press the button page 192 or 5 page 193 The display switches over The temperature for the...

Страница 204: ...atic 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 to close the win dow the...

Страница 205: ...ture page 206 You can close and reopen the windows using the air recirculation button O in the control panel of the climate con trol page 193 i Operating the windows from the rear is not possible if y...

Страница 206: ...Express close Synchronizing Close all doors Switch on the ignition page 34 Pull switch 2 to 5 until the side win dows are completely closed Hold on to switches 2 to 5 for approximately one second The...

Страница 207: ...s out side door 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 yo...

Страница 208: ...e being harmed by 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 afte...

Страница 209: ...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...

Страница 210: ...tKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsu pervised u...

Страница 211: ...oothly Remove the respective fuse from the main fuse box page 412 Reinsert the fuse in the main fuse box Switch on the ignition page 34 Move and hold the sunroof switch in the direction of arrow 3 unt...

Страница 212: ...ted 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 22 Warning G The cruise control is a convenience system desig...

Страница 213: ...the selected speed to the vehicle maximum speed are illuminated 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 v...

Страница 214: ...e the segments in the multifunction display page 143 go out and no warning sounds the vehicle speed is below 20 mph 30 km h the ESP is in operation or switched off with the ESP switch page 83 you move...

Страница 215: ...etting to last stored speed Resume function Briefly pull the cruise control lever to position 4 page 212 The cruise control resume the last set speed Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal The se...

Страница 216: ...and other driving 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 effe...

Страница 217: ...ain snow or sleet Warning G Close attention to road and traffic condi tions is imperative at all times regardless of whether or not Distronic is activated Use of Distronic can be dangerous on wind ing...

Страница 218: ...s a dan ger of collision The distance warning lamp l in the instrument cluster comes on red An intermittent warning sounds Immediately brake the vehicle to avoid a collision Under no circumstances sho...

Страница 219: ...maintain the preset following distance which creates a danger of a collision Immediately brake the vehicle to increase the distance to the vehicle in front of you The warning sound is intended as a f...

Страница 220: ...stronic activated If you turn Distronic on you will see the set speed in the multifunction display for about five seconds When Distronic is activated you will see the following display in the multifun...

Страница 221: ...urrent speed is set Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Setting a higher speed Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 1 page 219 to increase vehicle speed in increments...

Страница 222: ...in the direction of arrow 4 page 219 Setting stored speed Resume function Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 4 page 219 Distronic is activated and set to the last stored s...

Страница 223: ...is time setting and the current speed of your vehicle Distronic calculates and sets the required following distance to the vehi cle ahead The set distance will be shown in the multifunction display fi...

Страница 224: ...n intermittent warning will sound if necessary If these warnings are issued you must brake manually to maintain a safe distance and avoid a collision with the vehicle ahead When pressing the brake ped...

Страница 225: ...the speed se lected by the driver unless a moving obsta cle proceeding directly ahead of it in the same travel direction is detected e g fol lowing another vehicle ahead of you at a dis tance set by D...

Страница 226: ...he multifunction display For cleaning and care of the Distronic sen sor see Cleaning the Distronic system sensor page 330 Turns and bends In turns or bends Distronic may not detect a moving vehicle in...

Страница 227: ...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...

Страница 228: ...is set according to Your driving style Road surface conditions Your choice of suspension style sporty I sporty II or comfortable which you select using the damping button The following suspension sty...

Страница 229: ...the sporty suspension style selected page 227 ride height is reduced automatically by up to approximately 0 6 in 15 mm If you have selected the comfortable suspension style page 227 and you lock the...

Страница 230: ...Use for Ride height increase over normal Automatic lowering Indicator lamp page 229 Normal Normal operation None Max approx 0 6 in 15 mm Lamp off Raised Driving with snow chains or very rough road su...

Страница 231: ...perly 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 330 Warning G P...

Страница 232: ...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 attention to objects located above or below the height of the sensors e...

Страница 233: ...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 warning...

Страница 234: ...tically 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 re...

Страница 235: ...t is therefore recommended to load the vehicle according to the illustra tions shown with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle Always place items being carried against fron...

Страница 236: ...ems being carried as secure ly as possible In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can cause in jury to vehicle occupants unles...

Страница 237: ...ski sack 1 Strap Tighten strap 1 by pulling at the loose end arrow until the skis in the ski sack are tightly secured Warning G The ski sack is designed for up to four pairs of skis Do not load the sk...

Страница 238: ...nt 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 trunk...

Страница 239: ...lly secure cargo by applying even load on all hooks with rope of suf ficient strength to hold down the cargo Always follow loading instructions page 234 Warning G Never drive vehicle with trunk open w...

Страница 240: ...ion or sudden maneuver exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle Put lug gage or cargo in the trunk if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs Do not place anything on...

Страница 241: ...e glove box Push lid up to close Storage compartment in the center console no CD changer installed 1 Opening closing button Press button 1 to open The control panel swings out upwards and the storage...

Страница 242: ...enter console 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...

Страница 243: ...in the rear center console 1 Socket page 247 2 Cover Slide cover 2 back Storage compartment in the rear arm rest Press the handle upwards and fold the rear armrest up Storage compartment under the dr...

Страница 244: ...e equip ment only use containers that fit into the cup holder Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents especially hot liquids could spill during braking ve...

Страница 245: ...older downward until it engages Cup holder in the rear center console 1 Cover Slide cover 1 forward Removing cup holder 1 Cup holder 2 Locking pin Move pin 2 in direction of arrow to un lock the cupho...

Страница 246: ...s the marking on the bot tom of cover 1 The ashtray opens automatically Removing ashtray insert Secure vehicle from movement by set ting the parking brake Move the gear selector lever to position N No...

Страница 247: ...he ashtray opens Removing ashtray insert Push sliding button 1 and remove insert 2 upwards from ashtray frame Reinstalling ashtray insert Install insert by pushing it back into ashtray frame until it...

Страница 248: ...nly When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or...

Страница 249: ...G Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built in or attached antenna i e with out being connected to an external antenna from inside the vehicle while the engine is running Doing so could...

Страница 250: ...ll can be adjusted when using the volume control on the multifunction steering wheel To raise press button and to lower press button or use the volume knob on your COMAND headunit To activate press th...

Страница 251: ...tion display i The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular network for communication and the GPS Global Positioning System satel lites for vehicle location If either of these signals are unavailable the...

Страница 252: ...ponse Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon af ter the emergency call has been initiated The Response Center will attempt to deter mine more precisely the natu...

Страница 253: ...message Connecting call will appear in the multifunction display and the audio system is muted When the connection is established the message Call connected appears in the multifunction display The Te...

Страница 254: ...e multifunction display and the au dio system is muted When the connection is established the message Call connected appears in the multifunction display The Tele Aid system will transmit data generat...

Страница 255: ...not come on in red or stays on longer than approximately ten seconds If the indicator lamp on the Information button is flashing continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center e...

Страница 256: ...he indicator lamp continues to flash or the system does not reset contact the Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada or Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance at 1 800 FOR...

Страница 257: ...t Pass this number on to the Mercedes Benz Response Center along with your password issued to you when you subscribed to the service The Response Center will then attempt to covertly contact the vehic...

Страница 258: ...le equipment Warning G Before programming the integrated remote control to a garage door opener or gate op erator make sure that people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent potentia...

Страница 259: ...wo conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modi...

Страница 260: ...the device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 in 5 to12 cm away from the surface of the integrated remote control locat ed on the interior rear view mirror keeping the indicator lamp 4 in view Ste...

Страница 261: ...a tor s manual Step 9 Press training button on the garage door opener motor head unit The training light is activated You have 30 seconds to initiate the follow ing step Step 10 Firmly press hold for...

Страница 262: ...ote con trol transmitter 6 every two seconds until the frequency signal has been learned Upon successful training the indicator lamp 4 will flash slowly and then rapidly after several seconds Proceed...

Страница 263: ...ng a signal trans mitter button previously trained follow these steps Press and hold the desired signal trans mitter button 1 2 or 3 Do not release the button The indicator lamp will begin to flash af...

Страница 264: ...263 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care...

Страница 265: ...down Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the selector lever Select positions 3 2 or 1 only when driving at moderate speeds for hill driving Select C as the prefe...

Страница 266: ...nance System Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Fuel consumption is also increased by driv ing in cold weather in stop and go traffic on short trips and in hilly area Drinking and driving Peda...

Страница 267: ...ing methods and the vehicle requires towing with all four wheels on the ground Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is only permissi ble for distances up to 30 miles 50 km and at a sp...

Страница 268: ...authorized Mercedes Benz Center All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Only install brake pads a...

Страница 269: ...curb Warning G Do not park this vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cau...

Страница 270: ...brakes cautiously in the rain Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe have it towed to the nearest Mercedes Benz Center or tire dealer for...

Страница 271: ...ow or ice Exercise ap propriate caution Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating local speed limits should be obeyed Use pru dent driving speeds appropriate to prevail ing conditions Warn...

Страница 272: ...eeding a speed of 130 mph 210 km h CLS 55 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped with Y rated tires which have a speed rating of up to 186 mph 300 km h An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle...

Страница 273: ...re information see Winter driving page 319 i For more information on driving with snow chains see Snow chains page 320 Warning G On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking ac...

Страница 274: ...er in these areas could cause damage to electrical components or wiring of the engine or transmission or could result in water being ingested by the engine through the air intake causing severe intern...

Страница 275: ...your Maintenance Booklet Warning G Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built in or attached antenna i e with out being connected to an external antenna from inside the vehicle while the e...

Страница 276: ...er 248 F 120 C Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas conta...

Страница 277: ...rtKey from the starter switch Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at the point indicated by the arrow 1 The fuel filler flap springs open Turn the fuel cap to the left and hold on to it until possibl...

Страница 278: ...ank may create pres sure in the system which could cause a gas oline fuel discharge This could cause the gasoline fuel to spray back out when remov ing the fuel pump nozzle which could cause personal...

Страница 279: ...on see Exterior lamp switch page 130 Tire inflation pressure For more information see Checking tire inflation pressure page 299 If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen...

Страница 280: ...Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow To avoid damage to the windshield wip ers or hood never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield Warning...

Страница 281: ...ompartment or if the coolant tem perature gauge indicates that the engine is overheated do not open the hood Move away from vehicle and do not open the hood until the engine has cooled If necessary ca...

Страница 282: ...following message is seen in the multifunction display One of the following messages will subsequently appear in the indicator Engine oil level ok Add 1 0 Qt to reach max oil level Canada 1 0 Liter A...

Страница 283: ...he display concerning engine oil see the Practical hints section page 361 Adding engine oil Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not c...

Страница 284: ...section page 429 and page 432 Transmission fluid level The transmission fluid level does not need to be checked If you notice transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions have an authorized M...

Страница 285: ...ge 434 Warning G In order to avoid any possibly serious burns Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system or if the coolant tem...

Страница 286: ...operate your vehicle for an extended period of time consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center about steps you need to observe Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of...

Страница 287: ...r fluid in a suitable container Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water or commercially available premixed wind shield washer solvent antifreeze de pending on ambient temp...

Страница 288: ...k the tires and rims for damage Dented or bent rims can cause tire inflation pressure loss and damage to the tire beads If vehicle is heavily loaded check tire inflation pressure and correct as re qui...

Страница 289: ...ear page 289 cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber bumps bulges cuts cracks or splits in the tread or side of the tire Replace the tire if you find any of the above conditions Make sure you...

Страница 290: ...rs as a solid band across the tread Storing tires Cleaning tires Warning G Although the applicable federal motor safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visible...

Страница 291: ...e proper size and recommended tire inflation pressures for the original equipment tires on your vehicle The Certification label also found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weigh...

Страница 292: ...n the Tire and Loading Information placard Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard on the driver s door B pilla...

Страница 293: ...s door B pillar If your vehicle is equipped with the Vehicle Tire Information placard Example B locate the heading Vehicle Capacity Weight on this placard The combined weight of all occupants cargo l...

Страница 294: ...card Example B Locate the heading Vehicle Capacity Weight on your vehicle s placard Step 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle Step 3 Subtrac...

Страница 295: ...ble cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle page 296 The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying seating configura tions and number and...

Страница 296: ...cupants weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit or vehicle capacity weight from plac ard minus combined weight of all occupants 1 150...

Страница 297: ...Gross 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 an...

Страница 298: ...tire inflation pressure page 298 Placard Example A 1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures Placard Example A lists the recommend ed cold tire inflation pr...

Страница 299: ...ssive heat can build up and result in sudden tire failure Be sure to readjust the tire inflation pressure for normal driving speeds You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the tire i...

Страница 300: ...oximately 4 psi 0 3 bar higher than the cold reading This is normal Do not let air out to match the specified cold tire in flation pressure Otherwise the tire will be underinflated Potential problems...

Страница 301: ...sure on the placard on the driver s door B pillar page 291 or if available the inside of the fuel filler flap If necessary add air to achieve the recommended tire in flation pressure Install the valve...

Страница 302: ...n the multifunction display shows the message Check tires Then reactivate Run Flat Indicator one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated You should stop and check your tires as soon as p...

Страница 303: ...f tire inflation pressure e g tire blowout caused by a foreign object In this case bring the vehicle to a halt by carefully apply ing the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers Warning G Follow...

Страница 304: ...re val ues for all four tires If you wish to cancel activation Press button or Wait until the message Tire pressure OK now disappears MOExtended system The MOExtended system allows you to continue dri...

Страница 305: ...ergency driving distance that can be achieved greatly depends on the demands placed on the vehicle Depending on speed load driving maneuvers road conditions outside temperature etc the distance can be...

Страница 306: ...tter preceding the tire size designation No letter preceding the size designation as illustrated above Passenger car tire based on European design standards Letter P preceding the size designation Pas...

Страница 307: ...dge Rim diameter is indicated in inches in Tire load rating The tire load rating 5 page 305 is a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can support For example a load rating of 91 corr...

Страница 308: ...ge 305 are also referred to as service descrip tion Warning G Even when permitted by law never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of the tires Exceeding the maximum spee...

Страница 309: ...ZR in the size designation AND the service description must be placed in parenthesis Example 275 40 ZR 18 99Y The Y speed rating in paren thesis designates the maximum speed capability of the tire as...

Страница 310: ...mum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure DOT Tire Identification Number TIN U S tire regulations require each new tire manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a TIN into or onto a sidewall of...

Страница 311: ...bols For more information on retreaded tires see page 287 Tire size The code 3 page 310 indicates the tire size Tire type code The code 4 page 310 may at the option of the manufacturer be used as a d...

Страница 312: ...re for the tire i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehi cle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding...

Страница 313: ...nts 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 or...

Страница 314: ...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...

Страница 315: ...led 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 rati...

Страница 316: ...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...

Страница 317: ...sure Recommended tire inflation pressure listed on placard located on driver s door B pillar for normal driving conditions Provides best handling tread life and riding comfort Rim A metal support for...

Страница 318: ...Rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms 150 lbs times the vehicle s designated seating capacity Vehicle maximum load on the tire Load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to...

Страница 319: ...face of wheels and brake disks i e the inner side of the wheels tires during each rotation Check for and ensure proper tire inflation pressure activating the tire pressure mon itoring system if neces...

Страница 320: ...provide special winter per formance Make sure the tires you use show the mountain snowflake mark ing on the tire sidewall These tires meet specific snow traction performance re quirements of the Rubb...

Страница 321: ...ercedes Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location Always check local and state laws before installing snow chains Warning G If y...

Страница 322: ...r snow chains To help avoid serious damage to your vehicle or tires use of snow chains is not permis sible with the following tire sizes 245 40 R18 97V XL Extra Load M S 285 35 ZR18 97Y 285 35 ZR18 10...

Страница 323: ...or when you switch on the ignition example service A Service A in XXXX miles km Service A in XX days Service A in X day Service A due now The maintenance services will be indicated by showing a servi...

Страница 324: ...the fol lowing 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 mes sage appea...

Страница 325: ...nte nance relevant information for your vehicle Such information is available from either your authorized Mercedes Benz Center or directly from Mercedes Benz i If the battery is disconnected the days...

Страница 326: ...lay Press the reset button page 24 for about five seconds The Service menu appears in the multi function display Select the Addit Work menu with the or button Press the button The service indicator no...

Страница 327: ...ance Booklet The service items to be carried out under the corresponding service type can be dis played in the multifunction display Calling up the service item menu Switch on the ignition page 34 The...

Страница 328: ...on You should check your vehicle from time to time for stone chipping or other damage Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underbody of...

Страница 329: ...on as well as references to Mercedes Benz approved car care prod ucts Power washer When using a power wash for cleaning the vehicle always observe the manufactur er s operating instructions Tar stains...

Страница 330: ...ontrol linkage bush ings and joints should be lubricated The poly V belt and all pulleys should be pro tected from any wax Vehicle washing Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight...

Страница 331: ...ith a dry cloth or sponge Cleaning the Distronic system sensor cover 1 Distronic system sensor cover Use a mild car wash detergent such as Mercedes Benz approved Car Shampoo with plenty of water to cl...

Страница 332: ...eplacing wiper blades page 393 Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and detergent solution The windshield wipers must be in a ver tical position before folding them away from the windshiel...

Страница 333: ...ent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution Wipe with a cloth moist ened in a lukewarm solution Do not use scouring agents The windshield wipers must be in a ver tical position before folding them...

Страница 334: ...e webbing must not be treated with chemical cleaning agents Use only clear lukewarm water and soap Do not dry the webbing at temperatures above 176 F 80 C or in direct sunlight Leather upholstery Usin...

Страница 335: ...Tex upholstery Pour Mercedes Benz approved Interior Care onto a soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure Plastic and rubber parts Do not use oil or wax on these parts Wood trims Dampen clot...

Страница 336: ...hat to do if Where will I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery Jump starting Tow...

Страница 337: ...the ABS control unit is malfunctioning oth er systems such as the Parktronic system Distronic or the automatic transmission may also be malfunctioning Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lo...

Страница 338: ...ecked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible v The yellow ABS ESP warning lamp flashes while driving The ABS ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detected tra...

Страница 339: ...drive any further 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...

Страница 340: ...as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system It allows the accurate iden...

Страница 341: ...unction indicator lamp comes on while driving Your fuel tank is empty After refuelling start turn off and re start the engine three or four times in succession The limp home mode is canceled You do no...

Страница 342: ...coolant warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound The coolant temperature has exceeded 266 F 130 C Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and coolant to cool down l The r...

Страница 343: ...eserve mark Refuel at the next gas station page 276 The red seat belt telltale comes on after starting the engine with all doors closed The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passengers to fasten...

Страница 344: ...he near est 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 that yo...

Страница 345: ...ger seat Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible The passenger front air bag off indicator lamp does not come on with a BabySmartTM child seat properly insta...

Страница 346: ...Other messages of high priority and mes sages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display using the reset button or button j k or on the multifunction steering wheel They...

Страница 347: ...venience the messages are divided into two sections Text messages page 347 Symbol messages page 352 i Switching on the ignition causes all instrument cluster lamps except high beam headlamp indicator...

Страница 348: ...em checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident Display malfunction Visit workshop The ABS or the ABS displa...

Страница 349: ...witched off if the Distronic cover in the area of the radiator grille is dirty the functionality is impaired by heavy rain or thick fog If necessary clean the Distronic cover in the area of the radiat...

Страница 350: ...tor s Manual The ESP is deactivated because the power supply was interrupted The SBC brake system is still func tioning normally but without the ESP available Synchronize the ESP With the vehicle sta...

Страница 351: ...utton with the gear selector lever not in P You have opened the driver s door with the gear selector lever not in P Place the gear selector lever in position P P N Shift to Neutral or Park You have at...

Страница 352: ...reactivated yet Make sure that the correct tire inflation pressure is set for each tire Then reactivate the Run Flat Indicator Run Flat Indicator unavailable The Run Flat Indicator has been switched o...

Страница 353: ...ake system re quires electrical energy and may be oper ating with restricted capability Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is in creased Stop immediately and...

Страница 354: ...ance is increased Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so Adjust driving to be consis tent with reduced braking responsive ness Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Low voltage Start engi...

Страница 355: ...y operation mode Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is increased The maximum speed is limited to 55 mph 90 km h Do not drive any further Stop the vehicle and...

Страница 356: ...n as possible Service brake Visit workshop There are malfunctions but the SBC brake system is operating normally Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Brake overheated Drive car...

Страница 357: ...e requires towing with all four wheels on the ground Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is only permissible for distances up to 30 miles 50 km and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph 50...

Страница 358: ...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 which may bur...

Страница 359: ...your engine is badly overheat ed can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine cancause serious b...

Страница 360: ...to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed Doing so could result in seri ous engine damage that is not co...

Страница 361: ...by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Display malfunction Visit workshop Certain electronic systems are unable to relay information to the control system The following systems may have failed Coolant...

Страница 362: ...level page 281 Engine oil level Stop engine off There is no oil in the engine There is a danger of engine damage Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as soon as possible Turn off the engine Add engin...

Страница 363: ...e Products pam phlet Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution Engine oil Visit workshop The engine oil has dropped to a critical level Check the engine oil level page 281 and a...

Страница 364: ...Check gas cap See Operator s Manual 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 page 276 If it i...

Страница 365: ...as soon as possible Do not forget key This display appears for a maximum of 60 seconds if the driver s door is opened with the engine shut off and no SmartKey in the starter switch This message is on...

Страница 366: ...g because the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is not in the vehicle there is strong radio frequency inter ference Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so Search for the SmartKey Otherwise the vehicle...

Страница 367: ...Backup lamp right The right reverse lamp is malfunctioning Replace the bulb as soon as possible Brake lamp Drive to workshop Brake lamp illumination is delayed or lamp is permanently on Visit an autho...

Страница 368: ...stitute bulb on The left front parking lamp is malfunction ing A substitute bulb is being used Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Fr Park lamp right Substitute bulb on The ri...

Страница 369: ...nual mode page 160 Switch on headlamps using the exteri or lamp switch Low beam left The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning Halogen headlamp Replace the bulb as soon as possible Bi Xenon headlamp Vi...

Страница 370: ...ear fog lamp is malfunctioning Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Rear foglamp Substitute bulb on The rear fog lamp is malfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used Visit an...

Страница 371: ...g left front The left front turn signal lamp is malfunc tioning Replace the bulb as soon as possible Turn sig right front The right front turn signal lamp is mal functioning Replace the bulb as soon a...

Страница 372: ...ystem memory cannot save any more data Have the service memory checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center K Close Sunroof You have opened the driver s door with the SmartKey removed from the starte...

Страница 373: ...ave the Tele Aid system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 1 Restraint system malfunction Drive to workshop The system is malfunctioning Drive with added caution to the near est authorized...

Страница 374: ...y appears if button t or s on the multifunction steering wheel is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped with a telephone Trunk open This message will appear whenever the trunk lid is open Close the...

Страница 375: ...ion ing Avoid excessive steering input The fend er or tires could otherwise be damaged Listen for scraping noises Do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h Drive to the side of the road and se lect a hi...

Страница 376: ...trunk Remove the luggage box page 378 1 Vehicle tool kit Wheel bolt wrench and Jack 2 Spare wheel 3 Luggage bowl Removing the spare wheel Turn luggage bowl counterclockwise Remove spare wheel 2 Storin...

Страница 377: ...425 Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit is stored in the com partment underneath the trunk floor page 375 The vehicle tool kit includes One pair of universal pliers One towing eye bolt One wheel wr...

Страница 378: ...k 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...

Страница 379: ...he lower plate all the way into the openings of the base plate 3 Luggage box Remove luggage box 1 Fastening clip 2 Luggage box Turn fastening clips 1 to the left up wards from fastening bolts Lift lug...

Страница 380: ...ing tab 1 in the direction of the arrow and slide mechanical key 2 out of the housing Unlocking the driver s door 1 Unlocking Insert the mechanical key into the driv er s door lock until it stops Turn...

Страница 381: ...unterclock wise to position 2 and hold it in this position Pull trunk lid handle and lift the trunk lid Turn the mechanical key clockwise to position 1 and remove it Locking the vehicle If you cannot...

Страница 382: ...tral locking system does not release the fuel filler flap you can open it manually 1 Release knob Open trunk lid Remove right side tail trim Pull release knob 1 in the direction of arrow The fuel fill...

Страница 383: ...Unlocking locking in an emergency Press release catch 2 downward while moving gear selector lever out of position P at the same time The gear selector lever can now be freely moved until it is placed...

Страница 384: ...ver Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Press on cover 1 in direction of the arrow to release it 2 Hole 3 Crank Take crank 3 out of the glove box Insert crank 3 through hole 2 Turn crank 3 clo...

Страница 385: ...hod of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling SmartKey Replacement batteries Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent Remove the mechanical key 1 page 379 1...

Страница 386: ...a lint free cloth insert new batteries 4 under the contact spring 5 with the plus side facing up Return battery compartment 3 into housing until it locks into place Slide mechanical key 1 back into th...

Страница 387: ...e to position 2 Battery 1 tilts up slightly Pull out batteries 1 in direction of arrow Using a lint free cloth insert new batteries 1 with the plus side fac ing up Return battery compartment into hous...

Страница 388: ...y important 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 f...

Страница 389: ...he same D2S 35W lamp Do not replace the Bi Xenon bulbs yourself See your authorized Mercedes Benz Center H7 55 W D2S 35 W 4 Side marker lamp W 5 W 5 Halogen headlamps High beam high beam flasher Bi Xe...

Страница 390: ...s Benz Center Additional turn signals in the exterior rear view mirrors High mounted brake lamp Xenon lamps Front fog lamps Rear lamps except license plate lamps Warning G Bulbs and bulb sockets can b...

Страница 391: ...Open the hood page 279 except for side marker lamps Low beam bulb halogen headlamps only Turn housing cover 1 counterclock wise and remove it Turn bulb holder 6 with the bulb coun terclockwise and rem...

Страница 392: ...d turn clockwise Align housing cover 2 and turn it clockwise Front turn signal lamp bulb Turn bulb socket 3 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it Press gently onto the bulb and turn countercloc...

Страница 393: ...end in the bumper and let the rear end en gage Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Tail lamp unit The tail lamps are equipped with HiP bulbs License plate lamp 1 Screw Turn the exterior lamp switch to pos...

Страница 394: ...o place Turn the wiper blade at a right angle to wiper arm Slide the wiper blade sideways out of the retainer The windshield wipers must be in a ver tical position before folding them away from the wi...

Страница 395: ...n the hood when the wiper arm is folded forward Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield Do not al...

Страница 396: ...ance from the roadway Mounting the spare wheel Preparing the vehicle Prepare the vehicle as described under Preparing the vehicle on this page Take the spare wheel out of the trunk page 375 Take the w...

Страница 397: ...line Warning G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking 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 th...

Страница 398: ...wheel bolt with alignment bolt 1 supplied in the tool kit Remove the remaining bolts Remove the wheel Warning G The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle briefly for wheel changes It is not su...

Страница 399: ...l flat against hub and hold it there while in stalling first wheel bolt Warning G Always replace wheel bolts that are dam aged or rusted Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts Damaged wheel hub thre...

Страница 400: ...ating the collapsible tire Take the electric air pump out of the trunk page 375 1 Flap 2 Air pump switch 3 Electrical plug 4 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent screw 5 Union nut Open flap 1 on the...

Страница 401: ...KEYLESS GO start stop button on the gear selector lever twice without depressing the brake pedal The electric air pump should now be switched off If the tire inflation pressure is above 51 psi 3 5 ba...

Страница 402: ...ck in the trunk it should be fully collapsed Warning G Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 96 lb ft 130 Nm i...

Страница 403: ...lean over batteries while connecting you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush...

Страница 404: ...ly or electrical system may impair brake sys tem operation and switch it into its emer gency operation mode The same applies if battery is disconnected To brake the driver must then apply significantl...

Страница 405: ...charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes Benz is being used Gases may escape during charg ing and cause explosions that may r...

Страница 406: ...of improperly Large 12 volt storage batteries contain lead Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling Nev...

Страница 407: ...or jump starting you might get injured Battery fluid contains 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...

Страница 408: ...4 and 2 of the batteries with the jumper cable Clamp cable to charged battery 4 first Start the engine of the disabled vehi cle Now you can again turn on the electrical consumers Do not turn on the l...

Страница 409: ...t damage during transport do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts Switch off the tow away alarm and the automatic central locking Do not tow start the vehicle If the vehicle is towe...

Страница 410: ...system may impair brake sys tem operation and switch it into its emer gency operation mode To brake the driver must then apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much fu...

Страница 411: ...el as well as the right rear wheel are turn ing at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h or more Switch off the tow away alarm page 88 To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking deactivate...

Страница 412: ...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 the direction of the arrow Fold cover down to reveal threaded hole for the towin...

Страница 413: ...e fuse box in the passenger compartment The amper ages of the fuses are also given there Spare fuses Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit in the trunk Fuse extractor The fuse extractor is fou...

Страница 414: ...1 from the dashboard using lever Using your hands pull cover 1 in the direction of the arrow and remove Closing Hook cover 1 into the opening at the front Press cover 1 back on until it engag es Auxi...

Страница 415: ...river s side 1 Fuse box cover 2 Slide Opening Push both slides 2 to the sym bol Remove cover 1 Closing Replace cover 1 and press it down by hand Push both slides 2 to the sym bol The cover must fit pr...

Страница 416: ...415 Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions Weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc...

Страница 417: ...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...

Страница 418: ...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...

Страница 419: ...mission control information label in cludes both federal and California cer tification exhaust emission standards 4 Vacuum line routing diagram label 5 Vehicle Identification Number VIN lower edge of...

Страница 420: ...Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator alternator 7 Idler pulley CLS 55 AMG The CLS 55 AMG has two poly V belts belt one shown in purple belt two shown in black 1 Idler pulley 2 Automatic belt tension...

Страница 421: ...00 mm Stroke 3 31 in 84 00 mm 3 60 in 92 00 mm Total piston displacement 303 0 cu in 4966 cm3 331 8 cu in 5439 cm3 Compression ratio 10 1 9 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 302 hp 5600 rpm2 225 kW 5600 rpm...

Страница 422: ...s increased noise increased fuel consumption Moreover tires and rims not approved by Mercedes Benz may under load exhibit dimensional variations and dif ferent tire deformation characteristics that co...

Страница 423: ...et rear axle 0 71 in 18 mm Summer tires radial ply tires Winter tires radial ply tires 245 40 R18 97V XL Extra Load M S 245 40 R18 97V XL Extra Load M S CLS 500 Sport Package Rims light alloy 8 5 J x...

Страница 424: ...mer tires radial ply tires 245 40 R18 93Y 255 40 ZR18 95Y or 255 40 ZR18 99Y XL Extra Load Winter tires radial ply tires Rear axle Rims light alloy 9 5 J x 18 H2 9 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 30 in 33...

Страница 425: ...0 98 in 25 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 255 35 ZR19 96Y XL Extra Load Winter tires radial ply tires Rear axle Rims light alloy 9 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 10 in 28 mm Summer tires radial ply tire...

Страница 426: ...to 61 psi 4 2 bar and the collapsible tire to 51 psi 3 5 bar Vehicles with collapsible tire Please compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on...

Страница 427: ...14 V 180 A Starter motor 14 V 1 7 kW 14 V 1 4 kW Battery auxiliary 12 V 12 Ah 12 V 12 Ah Battery main 12 V 95 Ah 12 V 95 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F8 DPP 332U NGK PFR 5R 11 NGK IL FR6 A Electrode gap 0 03...

Страница 428: ...3 in 4913 mm 193 5 in 4915 mm Overall vehicle width 71 7 in 1873 mm 71 7 in 1873 mm Overall vehicle height Overall vehicle height Airmatic DC 54 5 in 1390 mm 54 5 in 1389 mm Wheelbase 112 4 in 2854 m...

Страница 429: ...428 Technical data Weights Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg...

Страница 430: ...Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser vice Products Pamphlet or inquire at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Model Capacity Fuels coolants lubricants etc Engine with oil filter CLS 500 8 0 US qt...

Страница 431: ...rox 3 0 oz 85 g each High temperature roller bearing grease Brake system 1 1 US qt 1 05 l MB Brake Fluid DOT 4 Cooling system CLS 500 11 9 US qt 11 3 l MB 325 0 Anticorrosion Antifreeze CLS 55 AMG 13...

Страница 432: ...5 l MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available pre mixed wind...

Страница 433: ...Canada vehicles recommendations for scheduled oil changes Failure to do so could result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Engine oil additives Do not blend oil additi...

Страница 434: ...uct s Follow di rections on product label Do not blend any specific fuel additives with fuel This only results in unnecessary costs and may be harmful to the engine operation Damage or malfunction res...

Страница 435: ...ne coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion antifreeze which pro vides Corrosion protection Freeze protection Boiling protection by increasing the boiling point The cooling system was filled at...

Страница 436: ...cooling system must meet minimum requirements which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water If you are not sure about the water quality con sult your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Anticorros...

Страница 437: ...ical data Fuels coolants lubricants etc Anticorrosion antifreeze quantity Model Approx freeze protection 35 F 37 C 49 F 45 C CLS 500 6 0 US qt 5 7 l 6 6 US qt 6 2 l CLS 55 AMG 7 0 US qt 6 55 l 7 7 US...

Страница 438: ...vailable premixed windshield washer sol vent antifreeze depending onambient temperatures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washe...

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Страница 440: ...Aspect ratio page 314 BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system This system detects if a special system compatible child restraint seat is in stalled on the front passenger seat The system will automat...

Страница 441: ...e tire that must be inflated with a provided air pump before using It should only be used to bring the vehicle to the nearest service station Cockpit All instruments switches buttons and indicator war...

Страница 442: ...oil viscosity Measurement for the inner friction viscosity of the oil at different temper atures The higher the temperature an oil can tolerate without becoming thin or the lower the temperature it c...

Страница 443: ...stem Provides for additional heat in the vehicle interior in vehicle models with diesel engines Instrument cluster The displays and indicator warning lamps in the driver s field of vision in cluding t...

Страница 444: ...rmined by a standardized meth od It is an indication of a gasoline s ability to resist undesired detonation knocking The average of both the MON Motor Octane Number and RON Research Octane Number is p...

Страница 445: ...tion to S and C for sporty S or comfortable C operation you can use M for manual shift program PSI Pounds per square inch page 316 Recommended tire inflation pressure page 316 Restraint systems Seat b...

Страница 446: ...Tele Aid system consists of three types of response automatic and man ual emergency roadside assistance and information Tele Aid is initially activated by completing a subscriber agreement and placing...

Страница 447: ...vel control The ground clearance of the vehicle is automatically controlled according to a selected setting and speed The driver can set the ground clearance manually for example on very rough roads V...

Страница 448: ...34 Ignition with KEYLESS GO 36 Immobilizer 55 87 Rear window defroster 189 Residual heat 201 Seat heating 124 Seat ventilation 125 Tow away alarm 89 Windshield wipers 51 Adding Engine oil 282 Addition...

Страница 449: ...able 201 Air volume Adjusting 197 Airmatic DC Dual Control 227 Alarm Audible 78 88 Canceling 88 Visual 87 Alarm system Anti theft 87 Alignment bolt Vehicle tool kit Description 439 Alignment bolt vehi...

Страница 450: ...Gear selector lever position 176 Gear shifting malfunctions 184 Manual shift program mode CLS 55 AMG 183 Manual shifting 174 One touch gearshifting 174 Program mode selector switch 177 Selector lever...

Страница 451: ...ance to empty 168 CAN system 440 Cargo tie down rings 238 CD player Operating 149 Center console Lower part 28 Upper part 27 Centigrade Setting temperature units 155 Central locking From inside 115 Sw...

Страница 452: ...arate operating instructions Combination filter with pollutant sensitive air recirculation mode 200 Combination switch 134 Turn signals 50 Windshield wipers 51 Control system 143 440 AUDIO menu 148 Co...

Страница 453: ...ytime running lamp mode 132 Setting 160 Deactivating Air recirculation mode 199 Alarm 88 Anti theft alarm system 88 Cruise control 213 Defrost 197 198 Distronic 222 Engine with KEYLESS GO 57 ESP 83 Ex...

Страница 454: ...lever 219 Deactivated 219 Deactivating 222 Deceleration 218 Decreasing distance 223 Displays in the speedometer dial 217 Distance warning function 223 Driving hints 224 Increasing distance 223 Intermi...

Страница 455: ...ic Stability Program see ESP 81 441 Emergency call system 249 Emergency calls Initiating an emergency call 252 With Tele Aid 251 Emergency operation Limp Home Mode 184 Emergency operations Opening clo...

Страница 456: ...ire 395 Collapsible tire 399 Mounting the spare wheel 395 398 Spare wheel 395 Flexible Service System Canada vehicles 322 Flexible Service System FSS 441 Floormats 247 Installing 248 Removing 247 Fog...

Страница 457: ...e programming 260 Gasoline see Fuel 277 GAWR 315 Gear range 442 Automatic transmission 175 Limiting 175 Shifting into optimal 174 Gear range CLS 500 Shifting into optimal 180 Gear range CLS 55 AMG Shi...

Страница 458: ...g on 46 47 Immobilizer 87 Activating 87 Deactivating 87 Indicator lamps see Lamps indicator and warning Infant and child restraint systems 71 Installing 75 LATCH child seat anchors 76 Information Abou...

Страница 459: ...ont 388 Light sensor 368 Messages in display 366 368 Rear 388 Replacing bulbs for rear 392 Lamps indicator and warning ABS 336 Airbag Off 65 Battery SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 101 Battery SmartKey 95 Br...

Страница 460: ...234 Ski sack 235 Loading terminology 314 Loading the vehicle 290 Locator lighting 133 Setting 161 Lock button 442 Door handle KEYLESS GO 57 207 Locking 54 92 Fuel filler flap 276 Global with KEYLESS G...

Страница 461: ...le weight 315 Mechanical key 379 Memory function 127 443 Recalling positions from memory 128 Storing exterior rear view mirror park ing positions 129 Storing SmartKey dependent settings 128 Menus AUDI...

Страница 462: ...Normal occupant weight 316 O Occupant distribution 316 Occupant safety 60 Air bags 61 Children and air bags 62 Children in the vehicle 71 Fastening the seat belt 43 Infant and child restraint systems...

Страница 463: ...48 54 Engaging 54 Message in display 355 Releasing 48 Parking lamps 388 Switching on 130 Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors 129 166 186 Parktronic system Parking assist 230 Parktronic system...

Страница 464: ...chock 378 First aid kit 375 Jump starting 406 Lamp in center console 344 Lamps in instrument cluster 336 Messages in the display 345 Spare wheel 375 Vehicle jack 377 Vehicle tool kit 376 Problems Whi...

Страница 465: ...nse plate lamp bulbs 392 Rear lamp bulbs 392 Side marker lamp bulb 392 Wiper blades 393 Reporting Safety defects 18 Reprogramming integrated remote control 262 Resetting All functions control system 1...

Страница 466: ...t cushion depth Adjusting 121 Seat heating Switching off 125 Switching on 124 Seat ventilation Switching off 125 Switching on 125 Seating capacity 292 Seats 117 Adjusting 37 Drive dynamic seat with mu...

Страница 467: ...mode 155 Suspension tuning 227 Synchronizing the time 157 Temperature interior 196 Temperature indicator 155 Units Temperature 155 Vehicle level control 228 Year date 159 Settings Calling up Distroni...

Страница 468: ...ng 385 Global locking and unlocking 100 Loss of 105 Messages in display 365 Remote controls 97 Turning off the engine 57 Unlocking with 33 SmartKey dependent memory Settings 165 Snow chains 320 Spare...

Страница 469: ...3 Sun visors 187 Sunroof Messages in display 371 Supplemental Restraint System SRS 445 Suspension tuning For comfortable driving style 227 For sporty driving style 227 Switching off Automatic central...

Страница 470: ...edialing 171 Temperature Display mode 155 Setting units in display 155 Tires 298 Tightening torque 401 445 Time Setting hours 158 Setting minutes 158 TIN 316 Tire Vehicle maximum load on 317 Tire and...

Страница 471: ...de 107 Trunk lid emergency release 114 Unlocking and opening with KEYLESS GO 104 Unlocking and opening with SmartKey 96 Unlocking in an emergency 380 Trunk lid Closing 108 Turn signals 50 Additional i...

Страница 472: ...Ornamental moldings 330 Paintwork 329 Parktronic system sensor 330 Plastic and rubber parts 334 Power washer 328 Seat belts 333 Steering wheel 333 Tar stains 328 Vehicle washing 329 Window cleaning 3...

Страница 473: ...Replacing wiper blades 394 Washer fluid 286 Windshield washer fluid Message in display 373 Refilling 286 Wiping with 52 Windshield wipers 51 Fast wiper speed 51 Intermittent wiping 51 Replacing wiper...

Страница 474: ...ca We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator s Manual Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not perm...

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