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... system see Anti-theft systems Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) ...224, 274 Alternator Messages in the multifunction display ...245 Alternator (Technical data) see Vehicle specification AMG menu ...113 Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...301 Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti-theft systems ...62 Anti-theft alarm system ...62 Immobilizer ...62 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest... guidelines ...39 Side impact ...41 Window curtain ...41 Air conditioning refrigerant and lubricant ...298 Air distribution ...149 Air filter ...246 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 -
... system see Anti-theft systems Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) ...224, 274 Alternator Messages in the multifunction display ...245 Alternator (Technical data) see Vehicle specification AMG menu ...113 Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...301 Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti-theft systems ...62 Anti-theft alarm system ...62 Immobilizer ...62 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest... guidelines ...39 Side impact ...41 Window curtain ...41 Air conditioning refrigerant and lubricant ...298 Air distribution ...149 Air filter ...246 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 -
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...system operating instructions Combination switch ...89 Control system ...110 Multifunction display ...111 Multifunction steering wheel ...110 Resetting to factory settings ...118 Control system menus ...112 AMG ...113 Audio/DVD ...116 Distronic ...117 Navigation ...117 Settings ...118 Standard display ...112 Telephone ...125 Trip computer ...124 Vehicle status message memory ...117 ... Transportation see DOT Difficulties While driving ...99 With starting ...98 Digital speedometer ...113 Dimensions (vehicle) see Vehicle specification 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 -
...system operating instructions Combination switch ...89 Control system ...110 Multifunction display ...111 Multifunction steering wheel ...110 Resetting to factory settings ...118 Control system menus ...112 AMG ...113 Audio/DVD ...116 Distronic ...117 Navigation ...117 Settings ...118 Standard display ...112 Telephone ...125 Trip computer ...124 Vehicle status message memory ...117 ... Transportation see DOT Difficulties While driving ...99 With starting ...98 Digital speedometer ...113 Dimensions (vehicle) see Vehicle specification 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 -
Owner's Manual
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... additives ...299 Identification labels ...288 Premium unleaded gasoline ...299 Rims and tires ...291 Spare wheel ...296 Vehicle specification CLS 550 ...290 Vehicle specification CLS 63 AMG . 290 Washer and headlamp cleaning system ...297, 302 Technical data (dimensions) see Vehicle specification Technical data (electrical system) see Vehicle specification 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US...
... additives ...299 Identification labels ...288 Premium unleaded gasoline ...299 Rims and tires ...291 Spare wheel ...296 Vehicle specification CLS 550 ...290 Vehicle specification CLS 63 AMG . 290 Washer and headlamp cleaning system ...297, 302 Technical data (dimensions) see Vehicle specification Technical data (electrical system) see Vehicle specification 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US...
Owner's Manual
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219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 17 Version: 2.11.8.1 Index Treadwear ...199 Treadwear indicators ...198, 208 Vehicle maximum load on ...208 Wear pattern ...200 ... Load limit ...194 Roof rack ...155 Ski bag ...155 Terminology ...205 Vehicle maximum load on the tire ...208 Vehicle specification CLS 550 ...290 CLS 63 AMG ...290
219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 17 Version: 2.11.8.1 Index Treadwear ...199 Treadwear indicators ...198, 208 Vehicle maximum load on ...208 Wear pattern ...200 ... Load limit ...194 Roof rack ...155 Ski bag ...155 Terminology ...205 Vehicle maximum load on the tire ...208 Vehicle specification CLS 550 ...290 CLS 63 AMG ...290
Owner's Manual
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... volume Press button V or U to select next/previous menu Page 111 125 125 125 125 125 H 119 114 = 110 3 4 Function only available in telephone menu. AMG vehicles only. Seite 29 Version: 2.11.8.1 Multifunction steering wheel Function ; 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe...
... volume Press button V or U to select next/previous menu Page 111 125 125 125 125 125 H 119 114 = 110 3 4 Function only available in telephone menu. AMG vehicles only. Seite 29 Version: 2.11.8.1 Multifunction steering wheel Function ; 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe...
Owner's Manual
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... utilize available traction, especially under slippery road Switching off the ESP® (except CLS 63 AMG) The ESP® should not be shut off the ESP® RAdapt your speed and ...flashing in the "Technical data" section of this Operator's Manual. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Do not switch off , apply as little throttle as specified in the... instrument cluster. G Warning! conditions by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! The ETS (Electronic Traction System) is not covered by applying the brakes...
... utilize available traction, especially under slippery road Switching off the ESP® (except CLS 63 AMG) The ESP® should not be shut off the ESP® RAdapt your speed and ...flashing in the "Technical data" section of this Operator's Manual. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Do not switch off , apply as little throttle as specified in the... instrument cluster. G Warning! conditions by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! The ETS (Electronic Traction System) is not covered by applying the brakes...
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... spinning, the ESP® warning lamp d in the following: 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - You could lose control of the system will result in the instrument ...cluster flashes. X OFF" is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Adapt your vehicle and cause an accident. i When the ESP® is switched... off or is switched off the ESP® (CLS 63 AMG only) ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle G Warning! However, the ESP® will then ...
... spinning, the ESP® warning lamp d in the following: 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - You could lose control of the system will result in the instrument ...cluster flashes. X OFF" is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Adapt your vehicle and cause an accident. i When the ESP® is switched... off or is switched off the ESP® (CLS 63 AMG only) ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle G Warning! However, the ESP® will then ...
Owner's Manual
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.../off ? It then goes out automatically. i There may be a brief delay before the corner-illuminating front fog lamps go out automatically depending on CLS 63 AMG. The respective front fog lamp comes on /off = q Automatic control on . The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will come on on . or X Rwhen... turn signal comes on whether you turn signal. The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will also go out. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - The corner-illuminating front fog lamp remains lit for one direction and then again in reverse: The front fog...
.../off ? It then goes out automatically. i There may be a brief delay before the corner-illuminating front fog lamps go out automatically depending on CLS 63 AMG. The respective front fog lamp comes on /off = q Automatic control on . The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will come on on . or X Rwhen... turn signal comes on whether you turn signal. The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will also go out. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - The corner-illuminating front fog lamp remains lit for one direction and then again in reverse: The front fog...
Owner's Manual
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.... i Shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. Problems while driving The engine... shift into drive position D or reverse gear R. X If engaged, release the parking brake. CLS 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68‡ (20†), the engine's maximum speed is firmly on the brake...the brake pedal releases the gear selector lever lock. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Shift the automatic transmission into gear when the engine ...
.... i Shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. Problems while driving The engine... shift into drive position D or reverse gear R. X If engaged, release the parking brake. CLS 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68‡ (20†), the engine's maximum speed is firmly on the brake...the brake pedal releases the gear selector lever lock. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Shift the automatic transmission into gear when the engine ...
Owner's Manual
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...varies depending on the selected program mode. If the vehicle's electrical system is stopped. Seite 103 Version: 2.11.8.1 Automatic transmission M (CLS 63 AMG only) (Y page 107) Rthe Rthe 103 position of the accelerator pedal vehicle speed Effect B Park position Shift the automatic transmission into park position P... Rchanging only) CLS 63 AMG: Double-clutching is not intended to which you can only be removed from the starter switch, the gear selector lever is locked in park position P. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - The park position is ...
...varies depending on the selected program mode. If the vehicle's electrical system is stopped. Seite 103 Version: 2.11.8.1 Automatic transmission M (CLS 63 AMG only) (Y page 107) Rthe Rthe 103 position of the accelerator pedal vehicle speed Effect B Park position Shift the automatic transmission into park position P... Rchanging only) CLS 63 AMG: Double-clutching is not intended to which you can only be removed from the starter switch, the gear selector lever is locked in park position P. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - The park position is ...
Owner's Manual
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...automatic transmission shifts into neutral position N if the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 7 Drive position The automatic transmission shifts automatically. All forward gears ...into park position P. Depending on very steep or lengthy downgrades. X Canada vehicles and AMG vehicles: Depress the accelerator pedal past the point of the engine's braking effect when... Effect = With this selection you want maximum acceleration. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - When working on the vehicle, engage the parking brake and...
...automatic transmission shifts into neutral position N if the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 7 Drive position The automatic transmission shifts automatically. All forward gears ...into park position P. Depending on very steep or lengthy downgrades. X Canada vehicles and AMG vehicles: Depress the accelerator pedal past the point of the engine's braking effect when... Effect = With this selection you want maximum acceleration. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - When working on the vehicle, engage the parking brake and...
Owner's Manual
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... program mode S selected, the automatic transmission will not be stored. The engine then operates at lower revolutions and the wheels are improved on CLS 63 AMG C Comfort S Sport M Manual For standard driving For sporty driving For manual gearshifting vehicle starts out more gas. Selecting program mode C means: RThe Program mode ...driving For sporty driving : Program mode indicator You should only change the program mode when the automatic transmission is restarted. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Automatic program mode S will go to spin.
... program mode S selected, the automatic transmission will not be stored. The engine then operates at lower revolutions and the wheels are improved on CLS 63 AMG C Comfort S Sport M Manual For standard driving For sporty driving For manual gearshifting vehicle starts out more gas. Selecting program mode C means: RThe Program mode ...driving For sporty driving : Program mode indicator You should only change the program mode when the automatic transmission is restarted. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Automatic program mode S will go to spin.
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219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Your vehicle's ABS ...type of loss of the automatic transmission. or X Canceling gear range limit X i You cannot shift with AMG Sport Package and on the accelerator pedal when the engine has reached the revolution limit of the automatic transmission. ... speed would be exceeded. Briefly pull right gearshift control ;. Briefly pull left gearshift control :. CLS 63 AMG: For information on vehicles with the steering wheel gearshift control when the automatic transmission is available on using the...
219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Your vehicle's ABS ...type of loss of the automatic transmission. or X Canceling gear range limit X i You cannot shift with AMG Sport Package and on the accelerator pedal when the engine has reached the revolution limit of the automatic transmission. ... speed would be exceeded. Briefly pull right gearshift control ;. Briefly pull left gearshift control :. CLS 63 AMG: For information on vehicles with the steering wheel gearshift control when the automatic transmission is available on using the...
Owner's Manual
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...manual program mode M selected, the automatic transmission will go to change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. X Program mode selector switch on the tachometer. For information on CLS 63 AMG only. Upshift indicator Activating manual shift program X Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until...display advises you to spontaneity, response time, and shifting smoothness from automatic program mode S. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Briefly pull right gearshift control ; (Y page 106). in the multifunction display (Y page 105).
...manual program mode M selected, the automatic transmission will go to change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. X Program mode selector switch on the tachometer. For information on CLS 63 AMG only. Upshift indicator Activating manual shift program X Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until...display advises you to spontaneity, response time, and shifting smoothness from automatic program mode S. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Briefly pull right gearshift control ; (Y page 106). in the multifunction display (Y page 105).
Owner's Manual
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...done safely. A driver's attention to find out when your vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For your vehicle and to set the volume G Warning! Seite 110 Version... much more. : Multifunction display ; The control system enables you are controlled by the 7 AMG vehicles only. Multifunction steering wheel The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control... is in the multifunction display. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Control system Introduction The control system is activated as ...
...done safely. A driver's attention to find out when your vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For your vehicle and to set the volume G Warning! Seite 110 Version... much more. : Multifunction display ; The control system enables you are controlled by the 7 AMG vehicles only. Multifunction steering wheel The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control... is in the multifunction display. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Control system Introduction The control system is activated as ...
Owner's Manual
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... you which part of the system you are not necessarily identical to facilitate navigation within the system and are in. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - A B C Standard display menu (Y page 112) AMG9 menu (Y page 113) Audio/DVD menu (Y page 116) Navigation menu (Y page 117) Distronic... and submenus Controls in detail i The headings used in the menus table are designed to those shown in the standard display (Y page 120). 9 10 The AMG vehicles only.
... you which part of the system you are not necessarily identical to facilitate navigation within the system and are in. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - A B C Standard display menu (Y page 112) AMG9 menu (Y page 113) Audio/DVD menu (Y page 116) Navigation menu (Y page 117) Distronic... and submenus Controls in detail i The headings used in the menus table are designed to those shown in the standard display (Y page 120). 9 10 The AMG vehicles only.
Owner's Manual
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...manual shift program, the menu will see another display, press button V or U repeatedly until the standard display appears. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - If the engine reaches the overspeed range in red. X Press button & or * to gear indicator : as the ...engine oil temperature ;. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the AMG menu appears in AMG vehicles. Seite 113 Version: 2.11.8.1 Control system X 113 If you will be icy, especially in wooded areas or on the chosen setting for that...
...manual shift program, the menu will see another display, press button V or U repeatedly until the standard display appears. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - If the engine reaches the overspeed range in red. X Press button & or * to gear indicator : as the ...engine oil temperature ;. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the AMG menu appears in AMG vehicles. Seite 113 Version: 2.11.8.1 Control system X 113 If you will be icy, especially in wooded areas or on the chosen setting for that...
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... ignition back on roads and in the multifunction display. X Press button V or U repeatedly until the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Displaying intermediate time: Press button X while the timer is in ...the AMG menu: RVehicle supply voltage (Y page 114) page 114) : Gear indicator ; X Stopping: Press button W. Saving ...
... ignition back on roads and in the multifunction display. X Press button V or U repeatedly until the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Displaying intermediate time: Press button X while the timer is in ...the AMG menu: RVehicle supply voltage (Y page 114) page 114) : Gear indicator ; X Stopping: Press button W. Saving ...
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...X Press button X. When you have saved at least one lap and have stopped the RACETIMER. X Press button V or U repeatedly until the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display. Overall distance driven A Average speed Resetting current lap X Press button W while the timer is only available if... until the overall analysis appears in the multifunction display. Seite 115 Version: 2.11.8.1 Control system 115 ; 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - X Press button W while the timer is only available if you turn off the engine, the RACETIMER will ...
...X Press button X. When you have saved at least one lap and have stopped the RACETIMER. X Press button V or U repeatedly until the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display. Overall distance driven A Average speed Resetting current lap X Press button W while the timer is only available if... until the overall analysis appears in the multifunction display. Seite 115 Version: 2.11.8.1 Control system 115 ; 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - X Press button W while the timer is only available if you turn off the engine, the RACETIMER will ...
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... injury. ! Gasoline is not covered by shifting to slow the vehicle down by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury. RDrive your...in this period, avoid engine speeds above instructions, as the preferred shift program (Y page 105) for AMG vehicles: RDuring the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km), do not switch on . The fuel... vehicle and engine speeds to the permissible maximum. ! 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Never allow sparks, flames or smoking materials near gasoline! Otherwise...
... injury. ! Gasoline is not covered by shifting to slow the vehicle down by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury. RDrive your...in this period, avoid engine speeds above instructions, as the preferred shift program (Y page 105) for AMG vehicles: RDuring the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km), do not switch on . The fuel... vehicle and engine speeds to the permissible maximum. ! 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Never allow sparks, flames or smoking materials near gasoline! Otherwise...