Owner's Manual
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... ...298 Fuel requirements ...299 Gasoline 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...
... ...298 Fuel requirements ...299 Gasoline 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...
Owner's Manual
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... ...86 Vehicle loading Instructions ...154 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
... ...86 Vehicle loading Instructions ...154 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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...on the accelerator pedal. The ETS improves the vehicle's ability to utilize available traction, especially under slippery road Switching off the ESP® (except CLS 63 AMG) The ESP® should not be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in the instrument... will not stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a wheel is not covered by applying the brakes to skid. conditions by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! In this Operator's Manual. Switching off the ESP® when you see page 58. i The Distronic system and cruise ...
...on the accelerator pedal. The ETS improves the vehicle's ability to utilize available traction, especially under slippery road Switching off the ESP® (except CLS 63 AMG) The ESP® should not be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in the instrument... will not stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a wheel is not covered by applying the brakes to skid. conditions by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! In this Operator's Manual. Switching off the ESP® when you see page 58. i The Distronic system and cruise ...
Owner's Manual
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...better grip The ESP® should not be activated cruise control or the Distronic system switch off . Do not switch off the ESP® (CLS 63 AMG only) ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle G Warning! ESP® When you switch off the ESP®, Rthe Rthe 61 Switching off...highly skilled and experienced driver able to handle these limits when you switch off during normal driving. The ESP® is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Vehicle stability in the instrument cluster flashes. i When the ESP® is not operational due to the non-operating status ...
...better grip The ESP® should not be activated cruise control or the Distronic system switch off . Do not switch off the ESP® (CLS 63 AMG only) ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle G Warning! ESP® When you switch off the ESP®, Rthe Rthe 61 Switching off...highly skilled and experienced driver able to handle these limits when you switch off during normal driving. The ESP® is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Vehicle stability in the instrument cluster flashes. i When the ESP® is not operational due to the non-operating status ...
Owner's Manual
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... the steering wheel in the direction into which you did not switch on X Turn the exterior lamp switch to your steering direction comes on CLS 63 AMG. The respective front fog lamp comes on . Driving in the other direction, the corner-illuminating front fog lamp on the side of the ... position L or Ã. Driving forward: The front fog lamp on the side of the vehicle if you are not available on vehicles with AMG Sport Package and on . Seite 91 Version: 2.11.8.1 Lighting Corner-illuminating front fog lamps Corner-illuminating front fog lamps are turning left or right....
... the steering wheel in the direction into which you did not switch on X Turn the exterior lamp switch to your steering direction comes on CLS 63 AMG. The respective front fog lamp comes on . Driving in the other direction, the corner-illuminating front fog lamp on the side of the ... position L or Ã. Driving forward: The front fog lamp on the side of the vehicle if you are not available on vehicles with AMG Sport Package and on . Seite 91 Version: 2.11.8.1 Lighting Corner-illuminating front fog lamps Corner-illuminating front fog lamps are turning left or right....
Owner's Manual
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Do not run a cold engine at a higher engine speed. CLS 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68‡ (20†), the engine's maximum speed is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and...X Release the brake pedal. Only shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R or park position P when the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! This is stopped. Release the parking brake. ! If your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. 99 X X Depress...
Do not run a cold engine at a higher engine speed. CLS 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68‡ (20†), the engine's maximum speed is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and...X Release the brake pedal. Only shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R or park position P when the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! This is stopped. Release the parking brake. ! If your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. 99 X X Depress...
Owner's Manual
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... gear R only when the vehicle is active when downshifting in park position P. 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 ...lever is stopped. The SmartKey can influence transmission shifting by Rlimiting the gear range the gear range the gears manually (CLS 63 AMG Rextending Rchanging only) CLS 63 AMG: Double-clutching is stopped. To unlock the gear selector lever manually, see "Manually unlocking the gear selector lever"...
... gear R only when the vehicle is active when downshifting in park position P. 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 ...lever is stopped. The SmartKey can influence transmission shifting by Rlimiting the gear range the gear range the gears manually (CLS 63 AMG Rextending Rchanging only) CLS 63 AMG: Double-clutching is stopped. To unlock the gear selector lever manually, see "Manually unlocking the gear selector lever"...
Owner's Manual
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.... Selecting program mode C means: RThe Program mode selector switch on icy roads. 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. When the engine is in park position...
.... Selecting program mode C means: RThe Program mode selector switch on icy roads. 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. When the engine is in park position...
Owner's Manual
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...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 the accelerator pedal when the engine has reached the revolution limit of control. Your vehicle's ABS will ... Seite 106 Version: 2.11.8.1 106 Automatic transmission mode C or S, you press on CLS 63 AMG only. This will select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration automatically. CLS 63 AMG: For information on using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control. i...
...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 the accelerator pedal when the engine has reached the revolution limit of control. Your vehicle's ABS will ... Seite 106 Version: 2.11.8.1 106 Automatic transmission mode C or S, you press on CLS 63 AMG only. This will select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration automatically. CLS 63 AMG: For information on using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control. i...
Owner's Manual
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... automatic transmission will go to upshift before the engine has reached its overrevving range. You can change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. In manual program mode M, the automatic transmission will not be damaged which is switched off . In ... switch repeatedly until M appears in succession. 107 Upshifting ! Otherwise the engine could be stored. X Program mode selector switch on CLS 63 AMG only. In manual program mode M, systemcontrolled automatic gearshifting is turned off with drive position D selected. Automatic In manual program mode ...
... automatic transmission will go to upshift before the engine has reached its overrevving range. You can change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. In manual program mode M, the automatic transmission will not be damaged which is switched off . In ... switch repeatedly until M appears in succession. 107 Upshifting ! Otherwise the engine could be stored. X Program mode selector switch on CLS 63 AMG only. In manual program mode M, systemcontrolled automatic gearshifting is turned off with drive position D selected. Automatic In manual program mode ...
Owner's Manual
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... 179 Version: 2.11.8.1 Engine compartment Closing G Warning! When closing the hood, use any special lubricant additives, as these may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Be careful that you and/or others. Do not continue driving if the hood can occur when the vehicle is new or... not use extreme caution not to make sure the hood is not properly closed . X Pull out oil dipstick : again after the vehicle break-in period. i CLS 63 AMG: The filling quantity between lower (min) mark = and upper (max) mark ; Z Operation
... 179 Version: 2.11.8.1 Engine compartment Closing G Warning! When closing the hood, use any special lubricant additives, as these may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Be careful that you and/or others. Do not continue driving if the hood can occur when the vehicle is new or... not use extreme caution not to make sure the hood is not properly closed . X Pull out oil dipstick : again after the vehicle break-in period. i CLS 63 AMG: The filling quantity between lower (min) mark = and upper (max) mark ; Z Operation
Owner's Manual
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... spill any oil additives. RUsing any oil when adding. Avoid environmental damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Adding engine oil ! RChanging of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. Operation CLS 63 AMG X Unscrew filler cap : from filler neck. Excess oil must be checked. For more... information on filler neck. CLS 550 Coolant level The engine coolant is a mixture of oil and oil ...
... spill any oil additives. RUsing any oil when adding. Avoid environmental damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Adding engine oil ! RChanging of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. Operation CLS 63 AMG X Unscrew filler cap : from filler neck. Excess oil must be checked. For more... information on filler neck. CLS 550 Coolant level The engine coolant is a mixture of oil and oil ...
Owner's Manual
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...on a tire's sidewall, any text (like in above example) indicates a standard load (SL) tire. RNo specification given: absence of any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be molded into or onto a sidewall of Canada (RAC) and have a tire speed rating above the maximum speed permitted by the... snowflakeimarking on your vehicle may be glad to assist you are uncertain about the correct reading of : R130 mph (210 km/h): CLS 550 CLS 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 the tire sidewall.
...on a tire's sidewall, any text (like in above example) indicates a standard load (SL) tire. RNo specification given: absence of any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be molded into or onto a sidewall of Canada (RAC) and have a tire speed rating above the maximum speed permitted by the... snowflakeimarking on your vehicle may be glad to assist you are uncertain about the correct reading of : R130 mph (210 km/h): CLS 550 CLS 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 the tire sidewall.
Owner's Manual
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...conditions indicate possible hydroplaning: The high-performance brake system is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. High-performance brake system The high-performance brake system is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! Please be attentive to spin for high-demand braking ... the engine until they provide optimum braking efficiency. When driving off on the road, hydroplaning 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 - Please be aware of driving until the operating ...
...conditions indicate possible hydroplaning: The high-performance brake system is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. High-performance brake system The high-performance brake system is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! Please be attentive to spin for high-demand braking ... the engine until they provide optimum braking efficiency. When driving off on the road, hydroplaning 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 - Please be aware of driving until the operating ...
Owner's Manual
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...12 V/100 Ah 16 Premium 17 Exterior fuel required. rear view mirrors folded out. Seite 290 Version: 2.11.8.1 290 Vehicle specification CLS 63 AMG (219.377) Vehicle specification CLS 550 (219.372) The quoted data apply only to SAE J 134916 Maximum torque acc. to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized... lb (100 kg) max. 220 lb (100 kg) Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt Vehicle specification CLS 63 AMG (219.377) The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Engine CLS 550 Engine, type Mode of cylinders 273 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.86 in (98.00 mm)...
...12 V/100 Ah 16 Premium 17 Exterior fuel required. rear view mirrors folded out. Seite 290 Version: 2.11.8.1 290 Vehicle specification CLS 63 AMG (219.377) Vehicle specification CLS 550 (219.372) The quoted data apply only to SAE J 134916 Maximum torque acc. to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized... lb (100 kg) max. 220 lb (100 kg) Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt Vehicle specification CLS 63 AMG (219.377) The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Engine CLS 550 Engine, type Mode of cylinders 273 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.86 in (98.00 mm)...
Owner's Manual
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Performance may vary with limited run-flat characteristics) original equipment tires Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that Electrical system CLS 63 AMG Alternator Starter motor Battery Spark plugs, type Spark plugs, electrode gap Spark plugs, tightening torque 14 V/180 A 12 V/2.1 kW 12 V/95 Ah NGK ILZKAR...
Performance may vary with limited run-flat characteristics) original equipment tires Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that Electrical system CLS 63 AMG Alternator Starter motor Battery Spark plugs, type Spark plugs, electrode gap Spark plugs, tightening torque 14 V/180 A 12 V/2.1 kW 12 V/95 Ah NGK ILZKAR...
Owner's Manual
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... Winter tires on rims with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (U.S. available as factory equipment. 22 Must be rotated. Z Technical data CLS 550 (AMG Sport Package) CLS 550 (Grand Edition) CLS 63 AMG 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - vehicles), tire pressure loss warning system ... 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...
... Winter tires on rims with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (U.S. available as factory equipment. 22 Must be rotated. Z Technical data CLS 550 (AMG Sport Package) CLS 550 (Grand Edition) CLS 63 AMG 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - vehicles), tire pressure loss warning system ... 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...
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...R18 93V 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... 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. system (Canada vehicles), or Advanced...
...R18 93V 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... 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. system (Canada vehicles), or Advanced...
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...31 Not available as factory equipment. 29 Radial-ply Z Technical data 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 (25 mm) 255/... Load) 9.5 J 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...
...31 Not available as factory equipment. 29 Radial-ply Z Technical data 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 (25 mm) 255/... Load) 9.5 J 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...
Owner's Manual
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... Comply with respect to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim. CLS 550 (all valid regulations 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 1.34 in (34 mm) - T 155/70 R17 110M - 61 psi (4.2 bar) - CLS 63 AMG (Performance Package) - Technical data 6.0 B x 18 H2 6.5 B x 19 H2 0.98 in (25 mm) 0.55 in this Operator's Manual, inflate the ...
... Comply with respect to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim. CLS 550 (all valid regulations 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 1.34 in (34 mm) - T 155/70 R17 110M - 61 psi (4.2 bar) - CLS 63 AMG (Performance Package) - Technical data 6.0 B x 18 H2 6.5 B x 19 H2 0.98 in (25 mm) 0.55 in this Operator's Manual, inflate the ...