Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 2009 CLS-Class Mercedes-Benz
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Operator’s Manual CLS.
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2 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Safety and security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Controls in detail .
3 1, 2, 3 ... 4-zone automatic climate control see Climate control system A ABS (Antilock Brake System) . . . . . . . 65 Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Messages in the multifunction dis- play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . 112 Automatic shift program . . . . . . . . 116 Emergency operation (limp-home mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Gear range indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Gear ranges . . . . . . .
5 Child safety see Children in the vehicle Chrome-plated exhaust tip, clean- ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Climate control system 4-zone automatic climate control .
6 Messages in the multifunction dis- play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Outside temperature . . . . . . . 124, 134 Symbol messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Text messages . . . .
7 Emergency operations Fuel filler flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Gear selector lever, unlocking . . . . 304 Limp-home mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Locking/unlocking the vehicle . . . 303 Remote door unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Trunk lid, emergency release .
8 Capacities, fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Fuel consumption statistics . . . . . . 139 Fuel filler flap and cap . . . . . . . . . . 197 Fuel tank reserve warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 297 Premium unleaded gasoline .
9 High-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . 97, 308 Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 High-mounted brake lamp . . . . . . . . 308 Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 High-performance brake system .
10 Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO Starter switch positions . . . . . . . . . . 83 KEYLESS-GO Starter switch positions . . . . . . . . . . 83 Kickdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Kickdown (manual shift program) . . 120 Kilopascal (air pressure unit) .
11 Maximum permissible tire infla- tion pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Media interface .
12 Number, vehicle identification (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 O Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Occupant safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Air bags .
13 Product information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Production options weight . . . . . . . . 229 Program mode selector switch Automatic shift program . . . . . . . . 116 Manual shift program . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Proximity key see Key, SmartKey PSI (air pressure unit) .
14 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Automatic comfort-fit feature . . . . . 56 Children in the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof Sunshade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Suspension tuning see Airmatic DC (Dual Control) T Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 205 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Direction of rotation, spinning . . . . 206 Important notes on tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Inflation pressure .
17 Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 V Valet locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Vehicle Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Control system .
Operator’s Manual 18 Product Information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Mercedes- Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.
Operator’s Manual 19 Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information book- let contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: R New .
Operator’s Manual 20 Roadside Assistance The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in the event of a breakdown.
Operating safety 21 Operating safety G Warning! Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic compo- nents are interconnected, any modifica- tions made may produce an undesired effect on other systems.
Reporting safety defects 22 Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to con- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required.
Vehicle data recording 23 Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents.
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25 Exterior view ....................................... 26 Cockpit ................................................. 28 Instrument cluster .............................. 30 Storage compartments ....................... 32 Multifunction steering wheel .
Exterior view 26 Exterior view At a glance.
Exterior view 27 Function Page 1 Trunk: Unlocking 72 Opening and closing 78, 79 Vehicle tool kit 250 2 Rear lamps 308 3 Rear window, defroster 170 4 Fuel filler flap 197 Fuel requirements 347 5 Doors:.
Cockpit 28 Cockpit At a glance.
Cockpit 29 Function Page 1 Combination switch: Turn signals 98 Wipers 101 High beam 97 2 Cruise control lever Cruise control 142 Distronic 148 3 Steering wheel gearshift control 117 4 Multifunction st.
Instrument cluster 30 Instrument cluster At a glance.
Instrument cluster 31 Function Page 1 L Left turn signal indi- cator lamp 2 v ESP ® warning lamp 293 3 Speedometer 4 Multifunction display 124 5 l Distance warning lamp 1 296 6 K Right turn signal in.
Storage compartments 32 Storage compartments At a glance.
Storage compartments 33 Function Page 1 Glove box 178 2 Front passenger seat stor- age compartment with first aid kit 250 3 Door pocket 4 Storage bag 178 5 Ashtray 183 6 Door pocket 7 Side storage poc.
Multifunction steering wheel 34 Multifunction steering wheel Function Page 1 Multifunction display 124 2 Press button s • to take a call 140 • to dial 2 140 • to redial 2 140 Press button t • .
Multifunction steering wheel 35 Function Page Press button j or k briefly • to move within a menu • to select previous or next track, scene or stored station within Audio/DVD menu 130 • to switc.
Center console 36 Center console Upper part At a glance.
Center console 37 Function Page 1 Seat heating, driver’s side 89 2 Rear window sunshade switch 182 3 Rear seat head restraints switch, folding down 87 4 Hazard warning flasher switch 98 5 Front pass.
Center console 38 Lower part Function Page 1 Ashtray 183 2 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 83 3 Gear selector lever for auto- matic transmission 112 4 Parking assist (Parktronic system) deactivation swit.
Overhead control panel 39 Overhead control panel Function Page 1 Rear interior lighting on/off 100 2 Automatic interior lighting 100 3 Front interior lighting on/ off 100 4 Tilt/sliding sunroof 170 5 .
Door control panel 40 Door control panel Function Page 1 Inside door handle 76 2 Seat adjustment 85 3 Memory function (for stor- ing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings) 93 4 Exterior re.
41 Vehicle equipment .............................. 42 Occupant safety .................................. 42 Panic alarm .......................................... 64 Driving safety systems ....................... 64 Anti-theft systems ...............
Occupant safety 42 Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all fea- tures, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of pur- chase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual.
Occupant safety 43 SRS indicator lamp The SRS system conducts a self-test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running.
Occupant safety 44 a properly seated position and to wear their respective seat belt. For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated posi- tion with your back against the seat back- rest. Fasten your seat belt and make sure it is properly positioned on your body.
Occupant safety 45 sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recom- mended for the size and weight of the child. (3) Always wear seat belts properly.
Occupant safety 46 ing wheel hub, front passenger front air bag cover, outboard sides of the seat backrests, door trim panels, or door frame trims, and installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring. Keep area between air bags and occupants free of objects (e.
Occupant safety 47 R if the system determines that air bag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt R depending on whether the seat belt is in use R independently of the side impact air bags and/or the window curtain air bags The front air bags in this vehicle have been designed to inflate in two stages.
Occupant safety 48 R independently of the front air bags R independently of the ETDs The side impact air bags are not deployed in side impacts which do not exceed the sys- tem’s deployment threshold.
Occupant safety 49 i If your seat, including the trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any way, take the vehicle to an authorized Mer- cedes-Benz Center.
Occupant safety 50 If the front passenger front air bag is deployed, the rate of inflation will be influ- enced by: R the rate of relevant vehicle deceleration as assessed by the air bag control unit R the front passenger’s weight category as identified by the OCS.
Occupant safety 51 R While seated, an occupant should not position him/herself in such a way as to cause the occupant’s weight to be lifted from the seat bottom as this may result in the OCS being unable to correctly approximate the occupant’s weight cat- egory.
Occupant safety 52 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 lessened if you are properly wearing your seat belt. The air bags can only protect as intended if the occupants are properly wearing their seat belts.
Occupant safety 53 too much force to the ribs or abdomen, which could severely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen. Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder section is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck).
Occupant safety 54 your seat belt properly buckled. Without your 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 lessened if you are properly wearing your seat belt.
Occupant safety 55 X If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the cor- rect height. X If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. Seat belt outlet height adjustment 1 Seat belt height adjuster 2 Release button X Raising: Slide seat belt height adjuster 1 upward.
Occupant safety 56 the warning chime stops sounding, the seat belt telltale < stops flashing but contin- ues to be illuminated. After a vehicle standstill, the warning chime is reactivated and the seat belt telltale < is flashing again if the vehicle speed once exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h).
Occupant safety 57 PRE-SAFE ® takes action in: R Emergency braking situations, e.g. if the Brake Assist System (BAS) ( Y page 66) is activated. R Critical dynamic driving situations, e.
Occupant safety 58 deployment of the front side impact air bags. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter for availability. G Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.
Occupant safety 59 ter of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. R Never place hands under seat 3 or near any moving parts while seat 3 is being adjusted. X Properly position steering wheel 1 ( Y page 90). G Observe Safety notes, see page 90.
Occupant safety 60 Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and the child could be burned on these parts. G Warning! Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment unless they are firmly secured in place.
Occupant safety 61 A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts.
Occupant safety 62 Once top tether anchorage hook 3 is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured. X Install the child restraint system and tighten top tether strap 4 according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. After removing the child restraint system and the top tether strap 4 .
Occupant safety 63 Child safety Child safety locks G Observe Safety notes, see page 59. G Warning! Children could open a rear door from the inside. This may cause serious personal injury or an accident. Therefore, secure the rear doors with the child safety locks when- ever children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle.
Driving safety systems 64 Panic alarm 1 Â button i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Driving safety systems 65 The driving safety systems described in this section cannot reduce these risks or pre- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle. They cannot increase brak- ing or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
Driving safety systems 66 For more information, see “What to do if …?” ( Y page 291). BAS G Observe Safety notes, see page 64. The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby potentially reducing the braking distance.
Driving safety systems 67 The ESP ® warning lamp v in the instru- ment cluster flashes when the ESP ® is engaged. G Warning! Never switch off the ESP ® when you see the ESP ® warning lamp v flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case proceed as follows: R When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.
Driving safety systems 68 To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off the ESP ® in driving situations in which it would be advantageous to have the drive wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces fo.
Anti-theft systems 69 When you switch off the ESP ® R the ESP ® does not stabilize the vehicle R the engine output is not limited, which allows the drive wheels to spin R the ETS will still apply th.
Anti-theft systems 70 Anti-theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens: R a door R the trunk R the hood The alarm will stay on even if the activating element (a door, for example) is immediately closed.
71 Vehicle equipment .............................. 72 Locking and unlocking ....................... 72 Starter switch positions ..................... 83 Seats .................................................... 84 Multifunction steering wheel ......
Locking and unlocking 72 Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all fea- tures, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of pur- chase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual.
Locking and unlocking 73 1 j Lock button 2 i Unlock button for trunk lid 3 k Unlock button 4 Battery check lamp When you open a door, the side window on that side lowers slightly. Once you close the door, the window moves up again. ! A side window will not work if it is blocked with ice or if the vehicle battery is dis- charged.
Locking and unlocking 74 KEYLESS-GO Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated into the SmartKey. On these vehicles, the validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is checked every time you pull an outside door handle.
Locking and unlocking 75 be locked or the engine started via the KEY- LESS-GO system. R If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is removed from the vehicle (e.
Locking and unlocking 76 handle, only the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap unlocks. X Switching on/off: Press and hold buttons k and j simultaneously for approx- imately 5 seconds until battery check lamp 4 ( Y page 73) flashes twice.
Locking and unlocking 77 1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle If the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti- theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, see ( Y page 70).
Locking and unlocking 78 You can open a locked door from inside at any time. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch: R a.
Locking and unlocking 79 Vehicles with trunk opening/closing system 1 Indicator lamp 2 Remote trunk opening/closing switch X Pull switch 2 until the trunk begins to open. Indicator lamp 1 in the switch comes on and remains lit until the trunk is closed.
Locking and unlocking 80 Closing the trunk from the inside auto- matically G Warning! Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the trunk lid with the door mounted switch. Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured.
Locking and unlocking 81 Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO 1 Trunk closing switch Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO 1 Trunk closing switch X Press switch 1 briefly. If the trunk lid comes into contact with an object while closing (e.
Locking and unlocking 82 1 Emergency release button X Briefly press emergency release button 1 . The trunk lid unlocks and opens. The emergency release button unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion. Illumination of the emergency release button: R The button flashes for 30 minutes after opening the trunk.
Starter switch positions 83 Starter switch positions SmartKey G Observe Safety notes, see page 59. Starter switch } For removing SmartKey (gear selector lever must be in park position P ) $ Power supply for some electrical consum- ers, e.
Seats 84 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1 X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once.
Seats 85 G Warning! Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt. Observe the following points: R Adjust the seat backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. R Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely.
Seats 86 X Seat fore and aft adjustment: Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 4 . i When moving the seat fore or aft, the head restraints may readjust automatically. X Seat backrest tilt: Press the switch for- ward or backward in direction of arrow 5 .
Seats 87 Lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the front seat’s lumbar support to help enhance support to your spine. 1 Adjustment lever X Move adjustment lever 1 in direction of the arrows until you have reached a com- fortable seating position.
Seats 88 1 Head restraint release switch X Switch on the ignition. X Press the symbol-side on switch 1 to release the head restraints. The head restraints will fold backward. Placing head restraints upright X Pull the head restraint forward until it locks into position.
Seats 89 X Move the seat backrest support cushion to the bottom with button 3 or to the center with button 2 . X Seat backrest side bolsters: Adjust the side bolsters so that they provide good lat- eral support using switch 1 . i If, after a period of time, the seat no longer provides the desired contour, then repeat the adjustment procedure.
Multifunction steering wheel 90 The seat heating switches from level 3 (high) to level 2 after approximately 5 minutes. The seat heating switches from level 2 to level 1 (low) after approximately 10 minutes. The seat heating automatically switches off after approximately 20 minutes.
Multifunction steering wheel 91 Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering and exit- ing the vehicle, the steering wheel is in its uppermost position. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated in the Convenience submenu of the control system ( Y page 138).
Mirrors 92 i The steering wheel heating is temporarily suspended while indicator lamp 3 remains on when the temperature of the vehicle interior is above 86‡ (30†) or if the temperature of the steering wheel is above 95‡ (35†). When these conditions do not apply any- more, steering wheel heating continues.
Memory function 93 i At low ambient temperatures, the exterior rear view mirrors will be heated automati- cally. Auto-dimming rear view mirrors The reflection brightness of the exterior rear view mirr.
Lighting 94 Recalling positions from memory X Press and hold desired memory position button 1 , 2 or 3 until the seat, on the driver’s side also the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors, have completely moved to the stored positions. i Releasing the memory position button stops movement to the stored positions immediately.
Lighting 95 starter switch or open the driver’s door with the ignition switched off. When the parking lamps or the rear fog lamp are switched on and you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or open the driver’s door, an acoustic signal sounds.
Lighting 96 Canada only: High-beam headlamps are only available with the exterior lamp switch in position B . Daytime running lamp mode In Canada the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. In the USA the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated by default.
Lighting 97 lamps should only be used in conjunction with low-beam headlamps. Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regard- ing permissible lamp operation. X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B ( Y page 94).
Lighting 98 Turn signals 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left X Press the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 or 2 . The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp L or K in the instrument clus- ter flashes. The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements.
Lighting 99 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps The corner-illuminating front fog lamps improve illumination of the area in the direc- tion into which you are turning.
Lighting 100 Interior lighting in the front 1 X Left front reading lamp on/off 2 ò Rear interior lighting on/off 3 ¡ Automatic control on/off 4 ð Front interior lighting on/off 5 X Right front reading lamp on/off 6 Interior lighting 7 Ambient lighting 8 Front reading lamps Automatic control X Activating: Press switch ¡ .
Wipers 101 The overhead control panel is located above the rear seat bench. 1 X Left rear reading lamp on/off 2 X Right rear reading lamp on/off X Switching on/off rear reading lamps: Press respective reading lamp switch X . Wipers Notes ! Do not operate the wipers when the wind- shield is dry.
Wipers 102 ically sets a suitable wiping interval depend- ing on the wetness of the sensor surface. ! Do not leave windshield wipers on an intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning.
Power windows 103 - Remove blockage. - Turn the windshield wipers on again. If the windshield wipers fail to function at all with the combination switch in position U or V , R set the combination swit.
Power windows 104 i After switching off the ignition or remov- ing the SmartKey from the starter switch, you can operate the door windows until you open the driver’s or front passenger door. If no door was opened you can operate the door windows for up to 5 minutes.
Power windows 105 X Pull and hold the respective switch once more immediately until the door window is completely closed. X Hold the respective switch for approxi- mately 1 second.
Driving and parking 106 X Close all doors. X Press and hold the lock button on an out- side door handle ( Y page 74) until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof are completely closed. X Release the lock button on the outside door handle to interrupt the closing procedure.
Driving and parking 107 Automatic transmission Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission Á Park position with gear selector lever lock  Reverse gear À Neutral position ¿ Drive position For more information, see “Automatic trans- mission” ( Y page 112).
Driving and parking 108 The engine does not start. You can hear the starter. There could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. Carry out the following steps: X If you are starting the engine with the SmartKey: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and repeat the starting procedure.
Driving and parking 109 i Once the vehicle is in motion, the auto- matic central locking system engages and the locking knobs in the doors move down. The automatic door lock feature can be deactivated ( Y page 138).
Driving and parking 110 In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel: X Do not start the engine under any circum- stances. X Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway.
Driving and parking 111 the vehicle’s brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged. G Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey 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.
Automatic transmission 112 start/stop button while the automatic trans- mission was not in park position P . Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display ( Y page 266). Automatic transmission Introduction For information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Driving and park- ing” ( Y page 106).
Automatic transmission 113 G Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatic trans- mission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.
Automatic transmission 114 Effect ì Park position Shift the automatic transmission into park position P only when the vehicle is stopped. The park posi- tion is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked.
Automatic transmission 115 Effect The automatic transmission shifts automatically. All forward gears are available. Driving tips Kickdown Use the kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. X Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Depending on the engine speed the auto- matic transmission shifts into a lower gear.
Automatic transmission 116 Automatic shift program Program mode selector switch C Comfort For comfort driving S Sport For standard driving Program mode selector switch on CLS 63 AMG C Comfort For standard driving S Sport For sporty driving M Manual For manual gearshifting ( Y page 118) The current program mode appears in the multifunction display.
Automatic transmission 117 Selecting program mode C means: R The vehicle starts out more gentle, both forward and reverse, except when driving off with full throttle. R Traction and driving stability are improved on icy roads. R Upshifts occur earlier even when you give more gas.
Automatic transmission 118 extends the gear range of the automatic transmission. i If you press on the accelerator pedal when the engine has reached its rpm limit, the automatic transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected.
Automatic transmission 119 automatic transmission will go to auto- matic program mode ( C or S ) when the engine is restarted. Upshifting ! In manual program mode M , the auto- matic transmission will not upshift, even if the engine has reached its overrevving range.
Instrument cluster 120 Kickdown Using the kickdown when driving in manual program mode M is not possible. Deactivating manual shift program X Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until C or S appears in the mul- tifunction display. or X Restart the engine.
Instrument cluster 121 1 Reset button Activating the instrument cluster The instrument cluster is activated when you R open a front door R switch on the ignition R press reset button 1 R switch on the exterior lamps ( Y page 94) For information on changing the instrument cluster settings, e.
Control system 122 Resetting trip odometer X Make sure you are viewing the standard display ( Y page 126) in the multifunction display. X Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster ( Y page 120) until the trip odometer is reset. Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer ( Y page 30) denotes excessive engine speed.
Control system 123 1 Multifunction display 2 Press button s to take a call to dial 4 to redial 4 t to end a call to reject an incoming call Press button æ ç to select submenus in the Set- tings menu.
Control system 124 Multifunction display 1 Outside temperature indicator 2 Trip odometer 3 Automatic transmission program mode indicator 4 Transmission position/gear range indica- tor 5 Main odometer For more information on menus displayed in the multifunction display, see “Menus and submenus” ( Y page 125).
Control system 125 Menus and submenus Controls in detail Z.
Control system 126 i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not necessarily identical to those shown in the multifunction display. The first function displayed in each menu will automatically show you which part of the system you are in.
Control system 127 be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the digital speedometer or the outside tem- perature appears in the multifunction dis- play.
Control system 128 RACETIMER G Warning! The RACETIMER feature is only for use on roads and in conditions where high speed driving is permitted. Racing on public roads is prohibited under all circumstances and the driver is and must always remain responsible for following posted speed lim- its.
Control system 129 Resetting current lap X Press button æ while the timer is run- ning. The timer stops. X Press button ç . The lap time is reset to “0”. Deleting all laps It is not possible to delete a single saved lap. When you turn off the engine, the RACETIMER will be reset to “0” after 30 seconds.
Control system 130 Audio/DVD menu The functions in the Audio/DVD menu oper- ate the audio or video equipment which you currently have turned on. If no audio equipment is currently turned on, the message AUDIO Off appears in the mul- tifunction display.
Control system 131 X Selecting previous or next track: Press button k or j briefly. X Selecting a track from the track list (quick search): Press and hold button k or j . The current track does not appear during Audio AUX mode operation. Operating video DVD X Turn on the COMAND system and select DVD-Video.
Control system 132 certain systems. They do not replace the owner’s and/or driver’s responsibility to maintain the vehicle’s operating safety. Have all required maintenance and safety checks performed on the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages.
Control system 133 X Press the reset button in the instrument cluster for approximately 3 seconds. The request to press the reset button once more to confirm appears in the multifunc- tion display. X Press the reset button once more. The functions of all the submenus will be reset to factory settings.
Control system 134 Convenience submenu R Activating easy-entry/exit feature ( Y page 138) Instrument cluster submenu Access the Instr. Cluster submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Instr. Clus- ter submenu to change the instrument clus- ter display settings.
Control system 135 X Press button æ or ç to select the status line to Speed or Outside Temp. . You will see the status line display when you have called up a different display from the standard display. Selecting display (speed display or out- side temperature) for standard display X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr.
Control system 136 The following message appears in the multi- function display: Lighting - Cannot be completely reset to factory settings while driving .
Control system 137 With the headlamps delayed shut-off feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in posi- tion U before the engine is turned off, the following lamps will come on when the engine .
Control system 138 Vehicle submenu Access the Vehicle submenu via the Set- tings menu. Use the Vehicle submenu to set the automatic locking. Setting automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking.
Control system 139 Trip computer menu Use the Trip computer menu to call up stat- istical data on your vehicle. The following information is available: R Fuel consumption statistics since start ( Y pa.
Control system 140 Distance to empty X Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the first function of the Trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Range: appears in the multi- function display.
Control system 141 Answering a call When your telephone is ready to receive calls, you can answer a call at any time. In the mul- tifunction display you will then see the mes- sage, or if available, the caller ID (number and name): X Press button s . You have answered the call.
Driving systems 142 X Press button ÿ or è on the multi- function steering wheel repeatedly until the message TEL appears in the multifunction display.
Driving systems 143 G Warning! The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded. Keep in mind that the cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed and for safe brake oper- ation.
Driving systems 144 R the ESP ® is switched off with the ESP ® switch R the ESP ® has switched off due to a mal- function R you shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N while driving The cruise control speed segments in the multifunction display goes out and an acous- tic warning will sound.
Driving systems 145 follow that vehicle at your preset following distance. R If there is no vehicle directly ahead of you, the Distronic will function in the same way as standard cruise control ( Y page 142). G Warning! The Distronic is a convenience system.
Driving systems 146 in which you and/or others could be injured. G Warning! The “Resume” function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed.
Driving systems 147 Distronic displays in the speedometer 1 Set speed If the Distronic is activated, one or two cruise control speed segments come on around the set speed. The vehicle speed displayed on the speed- ometer can briefly vary from the speed setting on the Distronic system.
Driving systems 148 G Warning! The Distronic brakes your vehicle with a maximum deceleration of 6.5 ft/s 2 (2 m/s 2 ). This corresponds to approxi- mately 20% of the maximum deceleration of your vehicle. The Distronic brakes the vehicle in an effort to restore the preset distance or to main- tain the set speed.
Driving systems 149 3 Deactivating the Distronic 4 Activating the Distronic, resuming to the last set speed or increasing speed in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments Activating Distronic You can activate the Distronic when the vehi- cle speed is between 20 mph (30 km/h) and 110 mph (180 km/h).
Driving systems 150 Fine adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments X Briefly pull the cruise control lever in direc- tion of arrow 4 ( Y page 148). Setting a lower speed G Warning! Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has made the nec- essary adjustments.
Driving systems 151 R the ESP ® has switched off due to a mal- function R you shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N while driving The cruise control speed segments in the multifunction display goes out and an acous- tic warning will sound.
Driving systems 152 This means that: R Your vehicle can pass another vehicle after you have changed lanes. R While in a sharp turn or if the preceding vehicle is in a sharp turn, Distronic could lose sight of the preceding vehicle. Your vehicle could then accelerate to the pre- viously selected speed.
Driving systems 153 Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes. There will be insufficient dis- tance to the lane-changing vehicle. Narrow vehicles Because of their narrow profile, the vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane have not yet been detected by Distronic.
Driving systems 154 comes on. A loudspeaker symbol appears in the multifunction display ( Y page 148). Airmatic DC (Dual Control) Introduction The Airmatic DC consists of two components. The Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ( Y page 154) and the vehicle level control ( Y page 154).
Driving systems 155 The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered according to the selected level set- ting and to the vehicle speed. At a speed exceeding approximately 68 mph (110 km/h) with normal level set or exceed- ing 75 mph (120 km/h) with raised level set, the ride height is reduced automatically.
Driving systems 156 1 Vehicle level control switch 2 Indicator lamp X Start the engine. X Briefly press switch 1 to change from nor- mal level to raised level. When vehicle is at raised level, pressing switch 1 will return the vehicle to normal level.
Driving systems 157 ! Special attention must be paid to objects with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts, ele- vated crossbars or road curbs). Such objects may not be detected by the system and can damage the vehicle.
Driving systems 158 Front area warning indicator 1 Left side of the vehicle 2 Right side of the vehicle 3 Readiness indicators Each warning indicator is divided into five yel- low and two red distance segments for either side of the vehicle. The Parktronic system is ready to measure when the yellow readiness indicators 3 are illuminated.
Driving systems 159 Parktronic system malfunction There is a malfunction in the Parktronic sys- tem, if only the red distance segments illumi- nate and an acoustic warning sounds. The Parktronic system will automatically switch off after 20 seconds and the indicator lamp 2 in the Parktronic switch 1 comes on.
Climate control system 160 Climate control system Control panels 4-zone automatic climate control Controls in detail.
Climate control system 161 Function Recommendation/Notes 1 Air distribution, driver’s side ( Y page 167) 2 y Front defroster i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the side windows are clear again. ( Y page 168) 3 $ Temperature control, driver’s side, raising i Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).
Climate control system 162 Function Recommendation/Notes b 5 Rear air-conditioning remote control (USA only) ( Y page 165) Ñ Rear air-conditioning remote control (Canada only) c Q Increasing air volume ( Y page 168) d ´ Climate control on/off i Switch on the climate control system.
Climate control system 163 Rear climate control 1 Temperature control, left, raising 2 Display 3 Temperature control, right, raising 4 Temperature control, right, lowering 5 Temperature control, left, lowering Notes on climate control system The climate control system is operational whenever the engine is running.
Climate control system 164 Deactivating the climate control sys- tem G Warning! When the climate control is switched off, the outside air supply and circulation are also switched off. Only choose this setting for a short time. Otherwise the windows could fog up, impairing visibility and endan- gering you and others.
Climate control system 165 X Press buttons  or Á to separately adjust the interior air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment. X Activating: Press one button U . The indicator lamp in the button comes on. AUTO appears in display 4 ( Y page 160).
Climate control system 166 Adjusting air vents G Warning! When operating the climate control, the air that enters the passenger compartment through the air vents can be very hot or very cold (depending on the set temperature). This may cause burns or frostbite to unpro- tected skin in the immediate area of the air vents.
Climate control system 167 temperature of the air is approximately the same as that of the air flowing from the center air vents. ! Close the center console storage com- partment air vent when heating the vehicle interior. Activate the air conditioning (cool- ing function) when the outside temperature is high.
Climate control system 168 Adjusting air volume X Decrease/increase: Press button Q or · . Front defroster You can use this setting to defrost the wind- shield, for example if it is iced up. You can also defog the windshield and the side windows. i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the side windows are clear again.
Climate control system 169 Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside (e. g. before driving through a tunnel). This setting cuts off the intake of outside air and recirculates the air in the pas- senger compartment.
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 170 Rear window defroster G Warning! Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driving. Visibility could otherwise be impaired, endangering you and others. The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power.
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 171 G Observe Safety notes, see page 59. G Warning! The tilt/sliding sunroof is made out of glass. In the event of an accident, the glass may shatter. This may result in an opening in the roof. In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing their seat belts or not wearing them prop- erly may be thrown out of the opening.
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 172 X Switch on the ignition. Opening X Opening manually: Press and hold the sunroof switch to the resistance point in direction of arrow 2 .
Loading and storing 173 G Warning! Pulling and holding the sunroof switch to close the tilt/sliding sunroof immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the tilt/sliding sunroof to close with- out any reversal function for as long as you hold the sunroof switch.
Loading and storing 174 Load distribution The total load weight including vehicle occu- pants and luggage/cargo should not exceed the total load limit indicated on the corre- sponding Tire and Loading Information plac- ard loacted on the driver’s door B-pillar ( Y page 206).
Loading and storing 175 Ski bag (Canada only) G Warning! The ski bag is designed for up to four pairs of skis. Do not load the ski bag with other objects. Always fasten the ski bag securely. In an accident, an unfastened ski bag can cause injury to vehicle occupants.
Loading and storing 176 1 Strap X Tighten strap 1 by pulling at the loose end (arrow) until the skis in the ski bag are tightly secured. 1 Cover X With insert or cup holder removed, fold cover 1 upward. 1 Hook 2 Eye X Connect hook 1 to eye 2 located in the front storage compartment in the rear cen- ter console.
Loading and storing 177 Parcel net G Warning! The parcel net is intended for storing light- weight items only, such as road maps, mail, etc. Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the parcel net.
Loading and storing 178 Storage compartments G Warning! To help avoid personal injury during a col- lision 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.
Loading and storing 179 i The Roadside Assistance button p ( Y page 187) and the Information button ¡ ( Y page 188) are located in the stor- age compartment.
Useful features 180 Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the storage bag. In an accident, during hard braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants.
Useful features 181 X Removing: Extend cup holder. X Press mark on cup holder and remove cup holder by pulling it upward. X Reinstalling: Insert cup holder into open- ing. ! Make sure that the cup holder is correctly positioned in the guide while you are rein- stalling it.
Useful features 182 Sun visors G Warning! Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected glare can endanger you and others. 1 Vanity mirror lamp 2 Mounting 3 Sun visor 4 Holder, e.
Useful features 183 X Extending: Press switch 1 briefly. X Retracting: Press switch 1 briefly. Ashtrays Center console ashtray G Warning! Remove front ashtray insert only with vehi- cle standing still. 1 Cover 2 Sliding knob X Opening: Briefly press the marking on the bottom of cover 1 .
Useful features 184 1 Cigarette lighter X Open the cover ( Y page 183). X Switch on the ignition. X Push in cigarette lighter 1 . Cigarette lighter 1 will pop out automati- cally when hot. X Take out cigarette lighter 1 . X Reinsert cigarette lighter 1 in its socket after use.
Useful features 185 Tele Aid ! In order to activate the Tele Aid system, a subscriber agreement must be completed. To ensure your system is activated and operational, please press the ¡ button to perform the acquaintance call. Failure to complete either of these steps may result in a system that is not activated.
Useful features 186 expected. In case of an emergency, help will have to be summoned by other means. Have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada) as soon as possible.
Useful features 187 G Warning! If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle, vehicle in a dangerous road location), please do not wait for voice contact after you have pressed the emergency button. Carefully leave the vehicle and move to a safe location.
Useful features 188 the Tele Aid system could not initiate a Roadside Assistance call (e.g. the relevant cellular phone network is not available). The message Call Failed appears in the multifunction display. X Terminating calls: Press button t on the multifunction steering wheel.
Useful features 189 The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until the call is concluded. Emergency calls can only be terminated by a Response Center or Customer Assistance Center rep- resentative.
Useful features 190 Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Response Center specialist will attempt to establish voice contact with the vehicle occupants. If the tailgate recessed handle was pulled for more t.
Useful features 191 exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause uncon- sciousness and possible death.
Useful features 192 “smart” button. If there is difficulty locating the transmitting button, refer to the garage door opener Operator’s Manual. X Step 9: Press the “training” button on the garage door opener motor head unit. The “training light” is activated.
Useful features 193 X Switch on the ignition. X Press and hold the desired signal transmit- ter button ( 2 , 3 or 4 ). Do not release the button. Indicator lamp 1 will begin to flash after 20 seconds. X Without releasing the signal transmitter button, proceed with programming starting with step 3.
Useful features 194 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
195 Vehicle equipment ............................ 196 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ....... 196 At the gas station ............................. 197 Engine compartment ........................ 199 Tires and wheels ............................... 204 Winter driving .
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) 196 Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all fea- tures, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of pur- chase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual.
At the gas station 197 At the gas station Refueling G Warning! Gasoline is highly flammable and poison- ous. It burns violently and can cause seri- ous personal injury. Never allow sparks, flames or smoking materials near gasoline! Turn off the engine before refueling.
At the gas station 198 1 Fuel filler flap 2 Fuel filler cap 3 Holder X Turn off the engine. i Leaving the engine running and the fuel filler cap open can cause the yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp to flash and the malfunction indicator lamp ú (USA only) or ± (Canada only) to illuminate.
Engine compartment 199 Engine compartment Hood G Warning! Do not pull the release lever while the vehi- cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. This could cause the hood to come loose and injure you and/or others.
Engine compartment 200 2 Handle for opening the hood X Push handle 2 under the hood upwards. X Pull up on the hood and then release it. The hood will be automatically held open at shoulder height by gas-filled struts. Closing G Warning! When closing the hood, use extreme cau- tion not to catch hands or fingers.
Engine compartment 201 Checking engine oil level X Open the hood ( Y page 199). 1 Oil dipstick 2 Upper (max) mark 3 Lower (min) mark X Pull out oil dipstick 1 . X Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean. X Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick guide tube. X Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after approxi- mately 3 seconds to obtain accurate read- ing.
Engine compartment 202 CLS 63 AMG 1 Filler cap X Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. X Add engine oil as required. Be careful not to overfill with oil. Be careful not to spill any oil when adding. Avoid environmental damage caused by oil entering the ground or water.
Engine compartment 203 X Using a rag, turn cap 1 slowly approxi- mately 1 / 2 counterclockwise to release any excess pressure. X Continue turning cap 1 counterclockwise and remove it. The coolant level is correct if the level R for cold coolant: reaches marking bar 3 in expansion tank 2 R for warm coolant: is approximately 0.
Tires and wheels 204 depending on ambient temperatures) ( Y page 350). X Closing washer fluid reservoir: Press cap 1 onto filler hole until it engages.
Tires and wheels 205 speed with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire. Important guidelines R Only use sets of tires and rims of the same type and make. R Tires must be of the correct size for the rim. R Break in new tires for approximately 60 miles (100 km) at moderate speeds.
Tires and wheels 206 (1.6 mm), we recommend that you do not allow your tires to wear down to that level. As tread depth approaches 1 / 8 in (3 mm), the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply reduced. Depending upon the weather and/or road surface (conditions), the tire traction varies widely.
Tires and wheels 207 sures for the original equipment tires on your vehicle. (2) The certification label, also found on the driver’s door B-pillar. It tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Tires and wheels 208 Seating capacity The seating capacity gives you important information on the number of occupants that can be in the vehicle. Observe front and rear seating capacity. The Tire and Loading Infor- mation placard showing the seating capacity is located on the driver’s door B-pillar ( Y page 206).
Tires and wheels 209 you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on the vehicle’s Tire and Load- ing Information placard ( Y page 208).
Tires and wheels 210 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all cargo, and the trailer tongue load must never exceed the GVWR. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The total allowable weight that can be carried by a sin- gle axle (front or rear).
Tires and wheels 211 1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pres- sures The Tire and Loading Information placard lists the recommended cold tire inflation pres- sures for maximum loaded vehicle weight. The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment.
Tires and wheels 212 R lead to tire failure from being overheated R adversely affect handling characteristics Overinflated tires G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pres- sures.
Tires and wheels 213 X If you have overfilled the tire, release tire inflation pressure by pushing the metal stem of the valve with e.g. a tip of a pen. Then recheck the tire inflation pressure with the tire gauge. X Install the valve cap. X Repeat this procedure for each tire.
Tires and wheels 214 ing the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers. Restarting the Run Flat Indicator The Run Flat Indicator must be restarted in the following situations: R after you have cha.
Tires and wheels 215 i This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference that may cause undesired.
Tires and wheels 216 or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
Tires and wheels 217 X Press the reset button ( Y page 120). The following message will appear in the multifunction display: Restart tire pressure monitor? X If you wish to confirm: Press button æ .
Tires and wheels 218 telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible. Driv- ing on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi- cle’s handling and stopping ability.
Tires and wheels 219 tion pressure. Underinflated tires affect the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You might lose control over the vehicle. The TPMS usually recognizes new reference values auto.
Tires and wheels 220 MOExtended system The MOExtended system allows you to con- tinue driving your vehicle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one or more tires. You may only use the MOExtended system in conjunction with the Run Flat Indicator ( Y page 213), the TPMS ( Y page 214), or the Advanced TPMS ( Y page 217).
Tires and wheels 221 5 Tire load rating 6 Tire speed rating i For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illus- tration.
Tires and wheels 222 Tire speed rating G Warning! Even when permitted by law, never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maxi- mum speed rating of the tires.
Tires and wheels 223 Index Speed rating H M+S 8 up to 130 mph (210 km/h) V M+S 8 up to 149 mph (240 km/h) i Not all M+S rated tires provide special winter performance. Make sure the tires you use show M+S and the mountain/ snowflake . marking on the tire side- wall.
Tires and wheels 224 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 each tire produced.
Tires and wheels 225 1 Maximum tire load rating i For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illus- tration. The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support.
Tires and wheels 226 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand- ards The Uniform Tire Quality Grading is a U.S. Government requirement designed to give drivers consistent and reliable information regarding tire performance. Tire manufactur- ers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance.
Tires and wheels 227 for the winter season to ensure normal bal- anced handling characteristics. On packed snow, they can reduce your stopping distance compared to summer tires. Stopping dis- tance, however, is still considerably greater than when the road is not covered with snow or ice.
Tires and wheels 228 Bar Another metric unit for air pressure. There are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar. Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Tires and wheels 229 Production options weight The combined weight of those installed reg- ular production options weighing over 5 lbs (2.3 kilograms) in excess of those standard items which they repl.
Tires and wheels 230 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides con- sumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, tem- perature and treadwear. Ratings are deter- mined by tire manufacturers using U.S. government testing procedures.
Winter driving 231 Winter driving General information Have your vehicle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Winter tires G Warning! Winter tires with a tread depth of less than 1 / 6 in (4 mm) must be replaced. They are no longer suitable for winter operation.
Winter driving 232 or axle components. The tires or the vehicle could be damaged as a result. R Only use snow chains that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. Any authorized Mercedes- Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. R Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location.
Driving instructions 233 G Warning! Make sure not to endanger any other road users when carrying out these braking maneuvers. Driving instructions Drive sensibly – save fuel To save fuel you should: R Keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures.
Driving instructions 234 or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. Power assistance G Warning! There is no power assistance for the steer- ing and the service brake when the engine is not running. Steering and braking requires significantly more effort and you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result.
Driving instructions 235 Salt-covered roads G Warning! A layer of salt on the brake discs and the brake linings may cause a delay in the brak- ing effect, resulting in a significantly increased braking distance, which could lead to an accident.
Driving instructions 236 take several hundred miles of driving until they provide optimum braking efficiency. Until that time, you may need to use increased brake pedal pressure while brak- ing. Please be aware of this and adjust your driving and braking accordingly during this break-in period.
Driving instructions 237 Driving abroad If you plan to drive the vehicle outside the U.S. or Canada, you should request dealer net- work information for your destination from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Maintenance 238 Emission control Certain systems of the engine serve to keep the toxic components of the exhaust gases within permissible limits required by law. These systems will function properly only when maintained strictly according to factory specifications.
Maintenance 239 Maintenance service indicator mes- sage The maintenance service indicator message will notify you when the next maintenance service is due.
Maintenance 240 Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the maintenance service indicator fol- lowing a completed maintenance service. Calling up the maintenance service indicator display i The menu overview can be found on ( Y page 125).
Vehicle care 241 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle Notes Regular and proper care will help to maintain the value of your vehicle. G Warning! Many cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are poisonous, others are flammable. Always follow the instructions on the par- ticular container.
Vehicle care 242 products at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or damage due to negligent or incorrect care cannot always be removed or repaired with the vehicle-care products recommended here. In such cases it is best to seek aid at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Vehicle care 243 mately 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle, it could be inadvertently locked or unlocked. Hand-wash Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight. X Only use a soft, wet cloth or sponge to clean the vehicle. Do not spray directly towards the ventila- tion intake.
Vehicle care 244 ! Only use window cleaning solutions that are suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Win- dow cleaning solutions which are not suit- able may damage the plastic lamp lenses of the headlamps. Therefore, do not use abrasives, solvents or cleaners that contain solvents.
Vehicle care 245 ! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They could tear. X Fold the wiper arms forward until they snap into place. X Clean the windshield and the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and mild deter- gent solution. X Use a soft, clean cloth and a mild window cleaning solution on all outside and inside glass surfaces.
Vehicle care 246 Hard plastic trim items X Use Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care on a soft, lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure. COMAND display ! You must switch off the COMAND display and allow it to cool prior to cleaning. ! Do not use any liquids or cleaning agents.
Vehicle care 247 R Do not soak the leather upholstery. As leather is a natural product, it could otherwise harden or become porous. R Exercise particular care when cleaning perforated leather as its underside should not become wet. Wood trims X Only use water and a damp cloth to clean wood trims in your vehicle.
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249 Vehicle equipment ............................ 250 Where will I find ...? .......................... 250 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ....................... 255 What to do if … .................................. 290 Unlocking/locking manually .
Where will I find ...? 250 Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all fea- tures, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of pur- chase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual.
Where will I find ...? 251 Example illustration 1 Tool bag and jack 2 Collapsible wheel chock 3 Electrical air pump 4 Storage well casing X To access jack: Remove tool bag 1 . ! Always lower trunk floor before closing trunk. Collapsible wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves to secure the vehicle, e.
Where will I find ...? 252 Operational position X Turn the crank handle clockwise. Before placing the jack back in the vehicle tool kit: X Fully collapse the jack. X Fold in the crank handle (storage position). Spare wheel G Observe Safety notes, see page 314.
Where will I find ...? 253 Vehicles with spare wheel with collaps- ible tire X Removing: Remove the storage well cas- ing ( Y page 251). 1 Spare wheel 2 Tensioning strap 12 3 Retaining screw 4 Storage well casing base X Remove storage well casing base 4 .
Where will I find ...? 254 X Extend the tensioning strap by pulling the slider. X Place tensioning strap around the spare wheel rim and collapsible tire with the buckle facing the inside of the rim. X Close the buckle. X Pull the loose end of the tensioning strap.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 255 Vehicle status messages in the multi- function display Notes Warning and malfunction messages appear in the multifunction display located in the instru- ment cluster. Certain warning and malfunction messages are accompanied by an audible signal.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 256 Text messages Safety systems Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABS ABS, ESP Inopera- tive See Operator’s Man. The brake system is still functioning nor- mally but due to a malfunction, the ABS, the BAS, the ESP ® and the PRE-SAFE ® system are unavailable.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 257 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution PRE-SAFE Inoperative See Operator’s Manual The PRE-SAFE ® system itself has failed. All other occupant safety systems, such as the air bags, are still available.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 258 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator’s Manual Front passenger front air .
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 259 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Monitor the 75 indicator lamp in the center console ( Y page 50) and the multifun.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 260 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 261 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Operator’s Manual Front passenger front air bag is deacti- vated while driving even though an adult or someone larger than a small individual is occupying the front passenger seat.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 262 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution With the seat unoccupied and the ignition switched on, R the 75 indicator lamp in.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 263 G Warning! If the 75 indicator lamp remains illuminated with an adult occupant on the front passenger seat even after performing the above corrective steps, do not have any passenger use the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 264 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution DISTRONIC Currently Unavail- able See Operator’s Manual Distronic is deactivated because: R The Distronic cover in the radiator grille is dirty.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 265 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution DISTRONIC Currently Unavail- able See Operator’s Manual Distronic is deactivated because the func- tionality is impaired by external interfer- ences, e.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 266 Vehicle Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution P Gear Selector Lever In P Position You have opened the driver’s door while the engine was not running and the auto- matic transmission was not in park posi- tion P .
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 267 Tires Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Check tires, then restart Run Flat Indicator. There was a warning message about a loss in the tire inflation pressure and the Run Flat Indicator has not been restarted yet.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 268 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative The TPMS (USA only) or Advanced TPMS (Canada only) is malfunctioning. X Have the TPMS or Advanced TPMS checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 269 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Tire Pressure Monitor Currently Unavail- able The TPMS (USA only) or Advanced TPMS (Canada only) is unable to monitor the tire pressure due to a nearby radio interfer- ence source or insufficient power supply.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 270 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Check Tires Vehicles with Advanced TPMS (Canada only): The tire pressure in one or more tires is already below the minimum value. The respective tire is indicated in the mul- tifunction display.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 271 Symbol messages Brake Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution 2 Brake Wear The brake pads have reached their wear limit. X Have the brake pads replaced as soon as pos- sible.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 272 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) Check Brake Fluid Level There is insufficient brake fluid in the res- ervoir. Risk of accident! X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 273 Safety systems Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution L Tele Aid Inopera- tive One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are malfunctioning. X Have the Tele Aid system checked at an author- ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 274 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution @ STOP Vehicle Too Low The Airmatic is malfunctioning. Avoid excessive steering maneuvers. The fender or tires could otherwise be damaged.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 275 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution V You are driving with one or more doors open. X Close the door(s). I Key Detected In Vehicle A SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO left in the vehicle was recognized while locking the vehicle from the outside.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 276 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution I Key Not Detected The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is not detected while the engine is running because the SmartKey is not in the vehi- cle.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 277 Engine Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ú (USA only) ± (Canada only) Engine Service There may be a malfunction i.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 278 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Ì Coolant Stop Vehicle, turn engine off. The coolant is too hot. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as possible. X Turn off the engine immediately.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 279 ! The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248‡ (120†). Doing so may cause serious damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 280 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Ì Coolant Stop Vehicle, turn engine off. The poly-V-belt could be broken. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as possible.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 281 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Ì The cooling fan for the coolant is malfunc- tioning.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 282 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution N Check oil level at next refueling. The engine oil has dropped to a critical level. X Check the engine oil level ( Y page 200) and add engine oil as required ( Y page 201).
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 283 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution W Gas Cap Is Open 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.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 284 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . Brake-/Tail Lamp Left Auxiliary Bulb On or Brake-/Tail Lamp Right Auxiliary Bulb On The left or right brake/tail lamp is mal- functioning.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 285 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . Parking Lamp Front Left Auxiliary Bulb On or Parking Lamp Front Right Auxiliary Bulb On The left or right front parking lamp is mal- functioning.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 286 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . Low Beam Left or Low Beam Right The left or right low-beam lamp is mal- functioning. X Halogen headlamp: Replace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 308).
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 287 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . Rear Left Turn Sig- nal or Rear Right Turn Signal The left or right rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 288 Tires Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution H Please correct the tire pressure. The tire pressure is too low in one or more tires. or The tire pressure of the individual tires dif- fer from each other significantly.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 289 Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes etc.
What to do if … 290 What to do if … Lamps in instrument cluster Notes If any of the following lamps in the instrument cluster fails to come on during the bulb self- check when switching on the ignition, have the respective bulb checked and replaced if necessary.
What to do if … 291 Brake Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions - The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running. The ABS has detected a malfunc- tion and switched off. The BAS, ESP ® , EBP and PRE-SAFE ® are also switched off (see messages in multifunction display).
What to do if … 292 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) The red brake warning lamp comes on while the engine is run- ning and you hear a warning sound. There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.
What to do if … 293 Safety systems Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions < The red seat belt telltale comes on for a maximum of 6 seconds after starting the engine. The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts before driving off.
What to do if … 294 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions < During driving the red seat belt telltale flashes and you additionally hear an intermittent warning chime with increasing intensity. The vehicle’s speed once exceeded 15 mph (25 km/h) and you and/or your front passenger have forgotten to fasten your seat belts.
What to do if … 295 G Warning! In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an author.
What to do if … 296 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions v The yellow ESP ® warning lamp flashes while driving. The ESP ® or Electronic Traction System (ETS) has come into oper- ation because of detected trac- tion loss in at least one tire.
What to do if … 297 Vehicle Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions A The yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp comes on when the engine is running.
What to do if … 298 Engine Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions ú (USA only) ± (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the engine is running.
What to do if … 299 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Ì The red coolant tempera- ture warning lamp comes on when the engine is run- ning. There is insufficient coolant in the reservoir. If this warning lamp comes on fre- quently, there is a leak in the cool- ing system.
What to do if … 300 Tires Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions H USA only: Combination low tire pres- sure telltale/TPMS mal- function telltale for the TPMS illuminates continu- ously. Canada only: Low tire pressure telltale for the Advanced TPMS illuminates continuously.
What to do if … 301 As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure moni- toring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated.
What to do if … 302 G Warning! If the 75 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the front passenger seat, do not have any passenger use the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Unlocking/locking manually 303 Unlocking/locking manually Unlocking the vehicle If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, unlock the driver’s door and the trunk using the mechan- ical key.
Unlocking/locking manually 304 Locking the vehicle If you cannot lock the vehicle with the Smart- Key or with KEYLESS-GO, lock it as follows: X Close the passenger door, the rear doors, and the trunk. X Open the driver’s door. X Press the central locking switch ( Y page 77).
Resetting activated head restraints 305 X Insert a flat, blunt object into the left edge of gear selector lever cover 1 at the posi- tion indicated by the arrows. X Loosen gear selector lever cover 1 using this object. X Using your hands, pull gear selector lever cover 1 out and remove.
Replacing SmartKey batteries 306 1 Reset tool 2 Active head restraint cushion 3 Rectangular opening X Take reset tool 1 out of the Mercedes- Benz literature pouch. X Guide reset tool 1 into rectangular open- ing 3 between active head restraint cush- ion 2 and head restraint cover.
Replacing SmartKey batteries 307 When inserting the batteries, make sure they are clean and free of lint. When replacing batteries, always replace both batteries. i The required replacement batteries are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Replacing bulbs 308 Replacing bulbs Safety notes Safe vehicle operation depends to a large degree on proper exterior lighting and signal- ing. Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced.
Replacing bulbs 309 Front lamps Lamp Type 1 Additional turn signal lamp LED 2 Turn signal lamp 3457 AK 3 Halogen headlamp: Low beam H7 (55 W) Bi-Xenon headlamp: Low and high beam 13 D2S-35 W 4 High be.
Replacing bulbs 310 R Front fog lamps R Front side marker lamps R Parking and standing lamps (vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps only) R Rear lamps (except license plate lamps) R High-mounted brake lamp ! Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the vehicle.
Replacing bulbs 311 X Place bulb socket 6 back into the housing and turn it clockwise until it engages. X Align housing cover 1 and turn it clock- wise until it engages. High-beam and high-beam flasher bulb (halogen headlamps)/high-beam flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon headlamps) X Turn housing cover 2 counterclockwise and remove it.
Replacing wiper blades 312 X Open the trunk. X Loosen both screws 1 . X Remove lamp cover 2 . X Replace the bulb. X Reinstall lamp cover 2 . X Retighten screws 1 .
Replacing wiper blades 313 Vehicles with SmartKey X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 . X Turn combination switch to wiper setting u . X With wiper arms in vertical position, turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to posi- tion 0 .
Flat tire 314 Flat tire Safety notes Your vehicle may be equipped with a Minis- pare wheel or a spare wheel with collapsible tire. For information on your vehicle’s equipment, see “Rims and tires” ( Y page 336). G Warning! The dimensions of the spare wheel are dif- ferent from those of the road wheels.
Flat tire 315 on the spare wheel of your vehicle may be of a different color. 1 Buckle 2 Clip X Press on both clips 2 simultaneously to release buckle 1 . X Store the tensioning straps in a safe place. You will need them to store the spare wheel in the trunk after use.
Flat tire 316 Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack on a level surface. However, should circumstan- ces require you to do so on a hill, place the wheel chock and another sizeable object as follows: X Place wheel chocks or other sizeable objects on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the axle not being worked on.
Flat tire 317 X Turn crank 4 clockwise until jack 3 is fully seated in take-up bracket 2 and the jack base evenly meets the ground. X Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a max- imum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground. Removing the wheel 1 Alignment bolt X Unscrew uppermost wheel bolt and remove it.
Flat tire 318 X Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub. ! To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while instal- ling first wheel bolt. X Guide the spare wheel onto the alignment bolt and push it on. X Insert the wheel bolts and tighten them slightly.
Flat tire 319 4 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent screw 5 Union nut Version 2 2 Air pump switch 3 Electrical plug 4 Pressure gauge 5 Union nut 6 Deflate button X Version 1 only: Open flap 1 on electric air pump. X Version 1 only: Pull out electrical plug 3 and air hose with pressure gauge 4 .
Flat tire 320 X Press 0 on electric air pump switch 2 . X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 . or X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Press the KEY- LESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever twice. Do not depress the brake pedal.
Flat tire 321 X Fully collapse the jack, with handle folded in (storage position), see ( Y page 250). X Store the jack and the other vehicle tools in the designated storage space. X Wrap the damaged wheel in the protective wrap that comes with the spare wheel and put the wheel in the trunk.
Battery 322 “MOExtended” are mounted in the size speci- fied for your vehicle ( Y page 336). Battery Safety notes A battery should always be sufficiently charged in order to achieve its rated service life. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery maintenance intervals.
Battery 323 G Warning! Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injury or death. Never 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.
Jump starting 324 Charging the battery G Warning! Never 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 charging and cause explosions that may result in paint damage, corrosion or per- sonal injury.
Jump starting 325 ! Jump starting should only be performed using the jump-start terminals located in the engine compartment. Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts.
Towing the vehicle 326 X Start engine of the vehicle with the dis- charged battery and run at idle speed. You can now turn on the electrical consum- ers. Do not switch on the headlamps under any circumstances. X Remove the jumper cables first from neg- ative terminals 2 and 4 and then from positive terminals 1 and 3 .
Towing the vehicle 327 Installing towing eye bolt Depending on whether you are towing a vehi- cle or you are being towed, the towing eye bolt can be screwed into threaded holes which are located behind covers on each bumper. The towing eye bolt is supplied with the vehi- cle tool kit, located underneath the trunk floor ( Y page 250).
Towing the vehicle 328 Removing towing eye bolt X Loosen towing eye bolt 1 counterclock- wise with wheel wrench. X Unscrew towing eye bolt 1 . X Reinstalling cover: Fit cover 1 ( Y page 327) and snap it into place. X Store the towing eye bolt and wheel wrench back into the vehicle tool kit.
Fuses 329 X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Switch on the hazard warning flasher ( Y page 98). ! The vehicle may be towed only for distan- ces up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
Fuses 330 Fuse box in passenger compartment ! Do not use sharp objects such as a screw- driver to open the fuse box cover in the dashboard, as this could damage the fuse box cover or the dashboard. 1 Fuse box cover X Opening: Open the driver’s door.
331 Vehicle equipment ............................ 332 Parts service ..................................... 332 Warranty coverage ........................... 332 Identification labels .......................... 333 Engine ..............................
Warranty coverage 332 Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all fea- tures, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of pur- chase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual.
Identification labels 333 Loss of Service and Warranty Infor- mation booklet Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information booklet, have an authorized Mer- cedes-Benz Center arrange for a replace- ment.
Identification labels 334 i Data shown on certification label are for illustration purposes only. These data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illustration. Refer to cer- tification label on vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle.
Engine 335 Engine Model CLS 550 (219.372) 14 CLS 63 AMG (219.377) 14 Engine type 273 156 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylinders 8 8 Bore 3.86 in (98.00 mm) 4.02 in (102.20 mm) Stroke 3.
Rims and tires 336 Rims and tires Notes ! Only use tires which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best possible performance in conjunction with the driving safety systems on your vehicle such as the ABS or the ESP ® .
Rims and tires 337 Same size tires ! Winter tires on rims with different wheel offset front vs. rear cannot be rotated. Model CLS 550 CLS 550 (AMG Sport Package) CLS 63 AMG CLS 63 AMG (Performance Pack- age) Rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 18 H2 8.5 J x 18 H2 8.
Rims and tires 338 Mixed size tires Model CLS 550 CLS 550 (AMG Sport Package) Front axle Rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 18 H2 8.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1.
Rims and tires 339 Model CLS 63 AMG CLS 63 AMG (Performance Package) Front axle Rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 19 H2 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 0.98 in (25 mm) 0.98 in (25 mm) Summer tires 23 255/35 ZR19 96Y XL (Extra Load) 255/35 ZR19 96Y XL (Extra Load) Winter tires 23,24 — 245/35 R19 93V XL (Extra Load) M+S .
Rims and tires 340 Spare wheel ! Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim.
Electrical system 341 Electrical system Model CLS 550 CLS 63 AMG Alternator 14 V / 180 A 14 V / 180 A Starter motor 12 V / 1.7 kW 12 V / 2.1 kW Battery 12 V / 100 Ah 12 V / 95 Ah Spark plugs Type Bosch F8 DPP 332U NGK PFR 5R-11 NGK ILZKAR 7A10 Electrode gap 0.
Main dimensions 342 Main dimensions Model CLS 550 CLS 63 AMG Overall vehicle length 193.4 in (4 913 mm) 193.5 in (4 915 mm) Overall vehicle width, exterior rear view mirrors folded out 83.0 in (2 107 mm) 83.0 in (2 107 mm) Overall vehicle height 55.7 in (1 414 mm) 54.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 343 Weights Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes- Benz.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 344 Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. CLS 63 AMG 28 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) Castrol SAF-XJ (SAE 75W-140) Power steering CLS 550 1.0 US qt (0.9 l) MB Power Steering Fluid (Chevron Texaco PSF 9109) CLS 63 AMG 1.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 345 Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Washer system All models 4.8 US qt (4.5 l) MB Windshield Washer Concen- trate 29 Washer fluid mixing ratio ( Y page 350) Washer system and headlamp cleaning system All models 6.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 346 Engine oil additives ! Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may damage the engine. Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes- Benz Limited Warranty.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 347 R Do not exceed an engine speed of 3 000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two persons and no luggage. R Do not exceed 2 / 3 of maximum acceler- ator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous ter- rain.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 348 ! Add premixed coolant solution only. Add- ing water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/ Antifreeze separately from each other, could cause engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 349 Model Approximate freeze protection -35‡ (-37†) -49‡ (-45†) Cooling system CLS 550 6.0 US qt (5.65 l) 6.6 US qt (6.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 350 Washer system and headlamp clean- ing system G Warning! Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flam- mable. Do not spill washer solvent/anti- freeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned.
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