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......225 COMAND system see separate COMAND 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... 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 -
......225 COMAND system see separate COMAND 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... 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 -
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...KEYLESS-GO see Key, SmartKey Snow chains ...208 Snow tires see Winter tires Spare wheel ...291 Mounting ...272 Storage location ...226 Speedometer ...28, 131 Speed settings Cruise ...98 Starting the engine ...97 Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel, Adjustment Steering wheel see Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel gearshift control ...106 Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ...169 Storage ... 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, ...
...KEYLESS-GO see Key, SmartKey Snow chains ...208 Snow tires see Winter tires Spare wheel ...291 Mounting ...272 Storage location ...226 Speedometer ...28, 131 Speed settings Cruise ...98 Starting the engine ...97 Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel, Adjustment Steering wheel see Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel gearshift control ...106 Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ...169 Storage ... 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, ...
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...221 Useful features ...160 V Valet locking ...75 Vehicle Battery ...278 Care ...215 Control system ...110 Identification Number (VIN) ...288 Locking/unlocking ...66 Lowering (wheel change) ...276 Modifications and alterations, Operating safety ...21 Towing ...281 Unlocking/locking manually ...261 Vehicle dimensions see Vehicle specification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...288 ... 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 -
...221 Useful features ...160 V Valet locking ...75 Vehicle Battery ...278 Care ...215 Control system ...110 Identification Number (VIN) ...288 Locking/unlocking ...66 Lowering (wheel change) ...276 Modifications and alterations, Operating safety ...21 Towing ...281 Unlocking/locking manually ...261 Vehicle dimensions see Vehicle specification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...288 ... 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 -
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AMG vehicles only. Multifunction display Press button 6: to answer a call to dial3 to redial3 Press... 119 114 = 110 3 4 Function only available in telephone menu. Z At a glance Seite 29 Version: 2.11.8.1 Multifunction steering wheel Function ; Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only h Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale, USA only h Low tire pressure telltale, ...button for: Resetting trip odometer Adjusting instrument cluster illumination Page 257 29 Multifunction steering wheel 188, 259 190, 259 256 110 109 Function : ; 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe...
AMG vehicles only. Multifunction display Press button 6: to answer a call to dial3 to redial3 Press... 119 114 = 110 3 4 Function only available in telephone menu. Z At a glance Seite 29 Version: 2.11.8.1 Multifunction steering wheel Function ; Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only h Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale, USA only h Low tire pressure telltale, ...button for: Resetting trip odometer Adjusting instrument cluster illumination Page 257 29 Multifunction steering wheel 188, 259 190, 259 256 110 109 Function : ; 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe...
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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®, the ETS is ...System) is being tested on the accelerator pedal. G Warning! 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - The ETS improves the vehicle's ability to the prevailing road conditions....switch off the ESP®. conditions by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to a spinning wheel. Seite 60 Version: 2.11.8.1 60 Driving safety systems G...
...utilize available traction, especially under slippery road Switching off the ESP® (except CLS 63 AMG) The ESP® should not be shut off the ESP®, the ETS is ...System) is being tested on the accelerator pedal. G Warning! 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - The ETS improves the vehicle's ability to the prevailing road conditions....switch off the ESP®. conditions by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to a spinning wheel. Seite 60 Version: 2.11.8.1 60 Driving safety systems G...
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... AMG ...a spare wheel is designed for driving on . 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16...:21:02+02:00 - X OFF" is mounted. "ESP® With the engine running, press switch : until the ESP® warning lamp d in the instrument cluster flashes. However, the ESP® will then not stabilize the vehicle. Do not switch off and one or more drive wheels...wheels to spin and thus cut ...a drive wheel for better...wheel ESP® operates while you switch off and one or more drive wheels...wheels to spin ETS will still apply the brakes to a spinning wheel...
... AMG ...a spare wheel is designed for driving on . 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16...:21:02+02:00 - X OFF" is mounted. "ESP® With the engine running, press switch : until the ESP® warning lamp d in the instrument cluster flashes. However, the ESP® will then not stabilize the vehicle. Do not switch off and one or more drive wheels...wheels to spin and thus cut ...a drive wheel for better...wheel ESP® operates while you switch off and one or more drive wheels...wheels to spin ETS will still apply the brakes to a spinning wheel...
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... Rwhen Switching on X Turn the exterior lamp switch to your steering direction comes on CLS 63 AMG. The respective front fog lamp comes on the steering angle and vehicle speed. Driving forward: The ...lit for one direction and then again in the desired direction. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 91 Version: 2.11.8.1 Lighting Corner-illuminating front fog lamps Corner... depending on . X Switch on the left or right turn signal. or X Turn the steering wheel in the other direction, the corner-illuminating front fog lamp on the side of the area in ...
... Rwhen Switching on X Turn the exterior lamp switch to your steering direction comes on CLS 63 AMG. The respective front fog lamp comes on the steering angle and vehicle speed. Driving forward: The ...lit for one direction and then again in the desired direction. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 91 Version: 2.11.8.1 Lighting Corner-illuminating front fog lamps Corner... depending on . X Switch on the left or right turn signal. or X Turn the steering wheel in the other direction, the corner-illuminating front fog lamp on the side of the area in ...
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...is idling normally and when your right foot is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - This is firmly on the brake... run a cold engine at high engine speeds may cause serious damage to protect it . CLS 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68‡ (20†), the engine's maximum speed is stopped. Release ...cold to reach its operating temperature earlier. i Shifting the automatic transmission out of a drive wheel. Avoid driving your foot is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. You could be ...
...is idling normally and when your right foot is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - This is firmly on the brake... run a cold engine at high engine speeds may cause serious damage to protect it . CLS 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68‡ (20†), the engine's maximum speed is stopped. Release ...cold to reach its operating temperature earlier. i Shifting the automatic transmission out of a drive wheel. Avoid driving your foot is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. You could be ...
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... mode C means: RThe Program mode selector switch on icy roads. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - 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...
... mode C means: RThe Program mode selector switch on icy roads. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - 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...
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...gearshift control ;. Canceling gear range limit X i You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift control when the automatic transmission is available on vehicles with AMG Sport Package and on CLS 63 AMG only. Your vehicle's ABS will select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and...Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left gearshift control :. Limiting gear range G Warning! 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - i To avoid overrevving the engine when downshifting, the automatic transmission will involve shifting down one or more...
...gearshift control ;. Canceling gear range limit X i You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift control when the automatic transmission is available on vehicles with AMG Sport Package and on CLS 63 AMG only. Your vehicle's ABS will select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and...Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left gearshift control :. Limiting gear range G Warning! 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - i To avoid overrevving the engine when downshifting, the automatic transmission will involve shifting down one or more...
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...automatic gearshifting is not limited. You can change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. X Program mode selector switch on CLS 63 AMG only. in the D+ direction. In addition, symbol ^ may ...multifunction display. When the engine is turned off . 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - You need to change the gears manually with regard to...not covered by manually upshifting or downshifting using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control. You can upshift or downshift through the gears in detail i Manual program...
...automatic gearshifting is not limited. You can change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. X Program mode selector switch on CLS 63 AMG only. in the D+ direction. In addition, symbol ^ may ...multifunction display. When the engine is turned off . 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - You need to change the gears manually with regard to...not covered by manually upshifting or downshifting using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control. You can upshift or downshift through the gears in detail i Manual program...
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...information about your vehicle is covering a distance of others, selecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the 7 AMG vehicles only. For example, you are controlled by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the ...you can use the control system to find out when your vehicle and to set the volume G Warning! 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 110 Version: 2.11.8.1 110 Control system Resetting trip odometer X Controls in the X Settings menu to ...
...information about your vehicle is covering a distance of others, selecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the 7 AMG vehicles only. For example, you are controlled by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the ...you can use the control system to find out when your vehicle and to set the volume G Warning! 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 110 Version: 2.11.8.1 110 Control system Resetting trip odometer X Controls in the X Settings menu to ...
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... can carry at a specified pressure. Seite 204 Version: 2.11.8.1 204 Tires and wheels Index Speed rating Load identification H M+S11 up to 130 mph (210 km/h) ... the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) and the Rubber Association of any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be molded into or onto a sidewall of : R130 ...550 (Sport Package) R155 mph (250 km/h): CLS 63 AMG R186 mph (300 km/h): CLS 63 AMG (Performance Package) The factory equipped tires on a tire's... by the electronic speed limiter. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Actual data on the tire sidewall....
... can carry at a specified pressure. Seite 204 Version: 2.11.8.1 204 Tires and wheels Index Speed rating Load identification H M+S11 up to 130 mph (210 km/h) ... the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) and the Rubber Association of any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be molded into or onto a sidewall of : R130 ...550 (Sport Package) R155 mph (250 km/h): CLS 63 AMG R186 mph (300 km/h): CLS 63 AMG (Performance Package) The factory equipped tires on a tire's... by the electronic speed limiter. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Actual data on the tire sidewall....
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...! High-performance brake system The high-performance brake system is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine ...as brake pads or disks strongly depends on a slippery surface, do not allow a drive wheel to spin for an extended period with the front axle raised. temperature and force applied Rambient...through the ESP® may produce a squeaking-type noise depending on CLS 63 AMG. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Until that time, you operate the ...
...! High-performance brake system The high-performance brake system is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine ...as brake pads or disks strongly depends on a slippery surface, do not allow a drive wheel to spin for an extended period with the front axle raised. temperature and force applied Rambient...through the ESP® may produce a squeaking-type noise depending on CLS 63 AMG. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Until that time, you operate the ...
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... mm) 0.71 in (18 mm) 245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+Si or 245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+Si MOExtended22 293 18" wheels AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Winter tires20,21 8.5 J x 18 H2 0.98 in (25 mm) 245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+Si CLS 63... AMG (Performance Package) 19" wheels AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Winter tires20,21,23 8.5 J x 19 H2 0.98 in conjunction with different wheel offset front vs. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Winter tires on rims with Tire...
... mm) 0.71 in (18 mm) 245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+Si or 245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+Si MOExtended22 293 18" wheels AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Winter tires20,21 8.5 J x 18 H2 0.98 in (25 mm) 245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+Si CLS 63... AMG (Performance Package) 19" wheels AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Winter tires20,21,23 8.5 J x 19 H2 0.98 in conjunction with different wheel offset front vs. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Winter tires on rims with Tire...
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... M+S 9.5 J x 18 H2 1.30 in (33 mm) 275/35 R18 95V M+S CLS 550 (AMG Sport Package)27 CLS 550 (Grand Edition) Rear axle Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All-season tires24,26 18" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires24 8.5 J x 18 H2 0.98 in (25 mm) 255/40 ZR18 99Y XL...Must 25 Must be used in (28 mm) 285/35 ZR18 101Y XL (Extra Load) Rear axle AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires24,26 24 Radial-ply tires. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - system (Canada vehicles), or Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Canada ...
... M+S 9.5 J x 18 H2 1.30 in (33 mm) 275/35 R18 95V M+S CLS 550 (AMG Sport Package)27 CLS 550 (Grand Edition) Rear axle Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All-season tires24,26 18" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires24 8.5 J x 18 H2 0.98 in (25 mm) 255/40 ZR18 99Y XL...Must 25 Must be used in (28 mm) 285/35 ZR18 101Y XL (Extra Load) Rear axle AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires24,26 24 Radial-ply tires. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - system (Canada vehicles), or Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Canada ...
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...-ply Z Technical data 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 295 Version: 2.11.8.1 Rims and tires CLS 55028 CLS 63 AMG 19" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires29 Rear axle AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires29,30 8.5 J x 19 H2 0.98 in... x 19 H2 1.10 in (28 mm) 285/30 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load) CLS 63 AMG (Performance Package) 19" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires29 Winter tires29,31 Rear axle AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires29,30 8.5 J x 19 H2 0.98 in (25 mm) 255/35 ZR19 96Y ...
...-ply Z Technical data 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 295 Version: 2.11.8.1 Rims and tires CLS 55028 CLS 63 AMG 19" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires29 Rear axle AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires29,30 8.5 J x 19 H2 0.98 in... x 19 H2 1.10 in (28 mm) 285/30 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load) CLS 63 AMG (Performance Package) 19" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires29 Winter tires29,31 Rear axle AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires29,30 8.5 J x 19 H2 0.98 in (25 mm) 255/35 ZR19 96Y ...
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...service fluid is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the spare wheel differs from the tire inflation pressure of service 32 Must not be used with respect to ...G Warning! If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from coming into direct contact with your vehicle with all models) CLS 63 AMG Rim (steel) Wheel offset Rim (light alloy) Wheel offset Minispare tire32 Collapsible tire32 Recommended tire inflation pressure 4.0 B x 17 H2 ...
...service fluid is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the spare wheel differs from the tire inflation pressure of service 32 Must not be used with respect to ...G Warning! If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from coming into direct contact with your vehicle with all models) CLS 63 AMG Rim (steel) Wheel offset Rim (light alloy) Wheel offset Minispare tire32 Collapsible tire32 Recommended tire inflation pressure 4.0 B x 17 H2 ...