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... provide years of service. They are designed to help assure your driving pleasure, as well as possible to your vehicle where it exemplifies your Mercedes-Benz. Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it will be handy for many... skilled engineers and craftsmen. We extend our best wishes for your reference. They are designed to assist you to make a small investment of the vehicle operator...
... provide years of service. They are designed to help assure your driving pleasure, as well as possible to your vehicle where it exemplifies your Mercedes-Benz. Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it will be handy for many... skilled engineers and craftsmen. We extend our best wishes for your reference. They are designed to assist you to make a small investment of the vehicle operator...
Owner's Manual
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... information...9 Operator's Manual ...10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...11 Maintenance ...12 Roadside Assistance ...12 Change of address or ownership...12 Operating your vehicle outside the ... positions ...36 Adjusting ...39 Seats...39 Steering wheel ...41 Mirrors ...44 Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off ...
... information...9 Operator's Manual ...10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...11 Maintenance ...12 Roadside Assistance ...12 Change of address or ownership...12 Operating your vehicle outside the ... positions ...36 Adjusting ...39 Seats...39 Steering wheel ...41 Mirrors ...44 Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off ...
Owner's Manual
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... 282 282 283 284 284 285 287 287 287 287 288 289 289 At the gas station ...Refueling...Check regularly and before a long trip ...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Tire care and maintenance...Direction...
... 282 282 283 284 284 285 287 287 287 287 288 289 289 At the gas station ...Refueling...Check regularly and before a long trip ...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Tire care and maintenance...Direction...
Owner's Manual
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Contents Technical data ...Parts service...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive...CLS 500 ...CLS 55 AMG ...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...MOExtended tires*...Spare wheel ... 443 444 445 445 446 447 447 447 448 449 451 453 ...
Contents Technical data ...Parts service...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive...CLS 500 ...CLS 55 AMG ...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...MOExtended tires*...Spare wheel ... 443 444 445 445 446 447 447 447 448 449 451 453 ...
Owner's Manual
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... write to operate your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to : In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 13 the use of ... in foreign countries, please be aware that: service facilities or replacement parts may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Introduction Operator's Manual Operating your vehicle in Europe under our European Delivery Program.
... write to operate your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to : In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 13 the use of ... in foreign countries, please be aware that: service facilities or replacement parts may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Introduction Operator's Manual Operating your vehicle in Europe under our European Delivery Program.
Owner's Manual
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... a pothole, may produce an undesired effect on other qualified maintenance or repair facility for repairs or modifications to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could also have it towed to electronic components. Because the vehicle's electronic components are ...of the vehicle Proper use of the vehicle requires that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn off the engine while driving. G Warning! G Work improperly carried out on the label itself. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels...
... a pothole, may produce an undesired effect on other qualified maintenance or repair facility for repairs or modifications to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could also have it towed to electronic components. Because the vehicle's electronic components are ...of the vehicle Proper use of the vehicle requires that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn off the engine while driving. G Warning! G Work improperly carried out on the label itself. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels...
Owner's Manual
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... with: Selector lever position Program mode a Clock with : 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp - It should go out when the engine is running. 6 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 2 v ABS/ESP® warning lamp 3 Speedometer 4 Multifunction display 5 l Distance warning... lamp Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without function. Brake warning lamp, USA only Page 359 Item ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only H Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale*, Canada only b Fuel display with...
... with: Selector lever position Program mode a Clock with : 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp - It should go out when the engine is running. 6 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 2 v ABS/ESP® warning lamp 3 Speedometer 4 Multifunction display 5 l Distance warning... lamp Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without function. Brake warning lamp, USA only Page 359 Item ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only H Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale*, Canada only b Fuel display with...
Owner's Manual
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... more information, see "Factory setting" ( page 107). 35 All turn signal lamps flash once. i Opening a door causes the window on the SmartKey and start the engine without inserting the SmartKey in the starter switch. With the KEYLESS-GO function, you , and lock the vehicle. For more information, see "SmartKey with KEYLESS...
... more information, see "Factory setting" ( page 107). 35 All turn signal lamps flash once. i Opening a door causes the window on the SmartKey and start the engine without inserting the SmartKey in the starter switch. With the KEYLESS-GO function, you , and lock the vehicle. For more information, see "SmartKey with KEYLESS...
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...in the instrument cluster come on . Getting started Unlocking Starter switch positions SmartKey If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on , have it with the gear selector lever in position P. 36 Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply for ..., the indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is switched on while driving, refer to "Lamps in instrument cluster" ( page 352) 3 Starting position Warning! Unsupervised use of vehicle ...
...in the instrument cluster come on . Getting started Unlocking Starter switch positions SmartKey If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on , have it with the gear selector lever in position P. 36 Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply for ..., the indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is switched on while driving, refer to "Lamps in instrument cluster" ( page 352) 3 Starting position Warning! Unsupervised use of vehicle ...
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..." ( page 50). For information on the gear selector lever corresponds to turning the SmartKey to P. KEYLESS-GO start /stop button, the engine starts automatically. To prevent accelerated battery discharge or a completely discharged battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the...set to the various starter switch positions. If you firmly depress the brake pedal during pressing KEYLESS-GO start /stop button on starting the engine using the SmartKey, see "Starting with KEYLESS-GO* Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start ( page 435). Make sure the gear selector lever is...
..." ( page 50). For information on the gear selector lever corresponds to turning the SmartKey to P. KEYLESS-GO start /stop button, the engine starts automatically. To prevent accelerated battery discharge or a completely discharged battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the...set to the various starter switch positions. If you firmly depress the brake pedal during pressing KEYLESS-GO start /stop button on starting the engine using the SmartKey, see "Starting with KEYLESS-GO* Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start ( page 435). Make sure the gear selector lever is...
Owner's Manual
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...consumers, such as with KEYLESS-GO*" ( page 50). If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on . For information on starting the engine or comes on while driving, see "Starting with SmartKey removed). This supplies power for all electrical consumers. i When you switch on . ...(as seat adjustment. Position 1 Press KEYLESS-GO start /stop button, see "Lamps in the instrument cluster come on after starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button twice. All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated)...
...consumers, such as with KEYLESS-GO*" ( page 50). If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on . For information on starting the engine or comes on while driving, see "Starting with SmartKey removed). This supplies power for all electrical consumers. i When you switch on . ...(as seat adjustment. Position 1 Press KEYLESS-GO start /stop button, see "Lamps in the instrument cluster come on after starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button twice. All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated)...
Owner's Manual
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Warning! The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is activated. G Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel ...
Warning! The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is activated. G Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel ...
Owner's Manual
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...If you think that were highly stressed in confined areas (such as this may not be replaced. This could tear. Do not run the engine in an accident must drive under these conditions, drive only with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For ...more information, see the "Controls in the seat adjustment mechanism. In a crash they may severely weaken them. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with at least one window fully open. G Do not pass belts over sharp edges....
...If you think that were highly stressed in confined areas (such as this may not be replaced. This could tear. Do not run the engine in an accident must drive under these conditions, drive only with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For ...more information, see the "Controls in the seat adjustment mechanism. In a crash they may severely weaken them. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with at least one window fully open. G Do not pass belts over sharp edges....
Owner's Manual
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... without the SmartKey in the vehicle, as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is released. Starting with access to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 36). Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with KEYLESS-GO* Warning! Depress the brake pedal during the starting... the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with KEYLESS-GO must be started Driving Starting with the SmartKey For information on turning off engine" ( page 60). You can also use the "touch-start /stop button 1 once. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the starter switch...
... without the SmartKey in the vehicle, as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is released. Starting with access to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 36). Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with KEYLESS-GO* Warning! Depress the brake pedal during the starting... the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with KEYLESS-GO must be started Driving Starting with the SmartKey For information on turning off engine" ( page 60). You can also use the "touch-start /stop button 1 once. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the starter switch...
Owner's Manual
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... be interfering with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO. Do not leave children unattended in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting the engine with KEYLESS-GO: Close any doors that extended starting procedure ( page 49). If you are starting procedure. Release the parking brake ...several starting attempts, there could result in the instrument cluster goes out. 51 Repeat the starting attempts can drain the battery. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in an accident and/or serious injury. Children could release ...
... be interfering with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO. Do not leave children unattended in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting the engine with KEYLESS-GO: Close any doors that extended starting procedure ( page 49). If you are starting procedure. Release the parking brake ...several starting attempts, there could result in the instrument cluster goes out. 51 Repeat the starting attempts can drain the battery. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in an accident and/or serious injury. Children could release ...
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...slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to position D or R. ! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. 52 Getting started Driving Driving Depress the brake pedal. Move selector lever to obtain... automatic transmission engages at a higher revolution. It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is in reverse. Open door only when conditions are safe to reach its operating temperature earlier. Carefully depress the accelerator pedal....
...slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to position D or R. ! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. 52 Getting started Driving Driving Depress the brake pedal. Move selector lever to obtain... automatic transmission engages at a higher revolution. It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is in reverse. Open door only when conditions are safe to reach its operating temperature earlier. Carefully depress the accelerator pedal....
Owner's Manual
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... possible. 56 Getting started Driving ! If windshield wipers fail to function at all in a safe location turn off the engine by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as with SmartKey removed from starter switch or turn off immediately. Unburned gasoline may have the windshield... wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may not be damaged. If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves,...
... possible. 56 Getting started Driving ! If windshield wipers fail to function at all in a safe location turn off the engine by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as with SmartKey removed from starter switch or turn off immediately. Unburned gasoline may have the windshield... wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may not be damaged. If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves,...
Owner's Manual
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If no longer cooling the engine. Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary ( page 297). Notify local fire and/or police authorities. If the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. In case of the... damage cannot be determined on the major assemblies fuel system engine mount: Start the engine in a safe location as soon as possible and turn off the engine. Allow engine and coolant to cool. Getting started Driving...
If no longer cooling the engine. Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary ( page 297). Notify local fire and/or police authorities. If the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. In case of the... damage cannot be determined on the major assemblies fuel system engine mount: Start the engine in a safe location as soon as possible and turn off the engine. Allow engine and coolant to cool. Getting started Driving...
Owner's Manual
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...have selected the Comfort suspension tuning ( page 238), the vehicle lowers slightly when it within approximately 60 seconds after switching off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot on an incline, turn front wheel towards the road curb. Warning! When parking,... make sure that a considerably higher degree of vehicle movement, before turning off the engine. End your vehicle cannot come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as follows. Firmly depress parking brake pedal. Otherwise, personal injury...
...have selected the Comfort suspension tuning ( page 238), the vehicle lowers slightly when it within approximately 60 seconds after switching off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot on an incline, turn front wheel towards the road curb. Warning! When parking,... make sure that a considerably higher degree of vehicle movement, before turning off the engine. End your vehicle cannot come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as follows. Firmly depress parking brake pedal. Otherwise, personal injury...
Owner's Manual
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... KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with the gear selector lever not fully engaged in an accident and/or serious injury. When the engine is dangerous. G 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal Step firmly on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. G Warning! Always set the parking brake...
... KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with the gear selector lever not fully engaged in an accident and/or serious injury. When the engine is dangerous. G 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal Step firmly on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. G Warning! Always set the parking brake...