Owner's Manual
Page 4
... ...21 Exterior view...22 Cockpit...24 Instrument cluster ...26 Multifunction steering wheel ...28 Center console ...29 Upper part ...29 Lower part ...30 Overhead control panel ...31 Storage compartments...32 Door control panel...34 Getting started...Unlocking ...Unlocking with the SmartKey ...Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving off ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...
... ...21 Exterior view...22 Cockpit...24 Instrument cluster ...26 Multifunction steering wheel ...28 Center console ...29 Upper part ...29 Lower part ...30 Overhead control panel ...31 Storage compartments...32 Door control panel...34 Getting started...Unlocking ...Unlocking with the SmartKey ...Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving off ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...
Owner's Manual
Page 7
... ...Power outlets ...Heated steering wheel (Canada only) ...Floormats...Telephone* ...Tele Aid ...Garage door opener ... 244 244 247 249 250 251 252 253 254 257 263 Operation ...The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ...Driving instructions ...Drive sensibly - save fuel...Drinking and driving...Pedals ...Power assistance ...Brakes...Driving off ...Parking...Tires...Hydroplaning...Tire traction ...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water...Passenger compartment...Driving abroad ...Control and operation of radio transmitter ...Catalytic converter...Emission control ...Coolant...
... ...Power outlets ...Heated steering wheel (Canada only) ...Floormats...Telephone* ...Tele Aid ...Garage door opener ... 244 244 247 249 250 251 252 253 254 257 263 Operation ...The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ...Driving instructions ...Drive sensibly - save fuel...Drinking and driving...Pedals ...Power assistance ...Brakes...Driving off ...Parking...Tires...Hydroplaning...Tire traction ...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water...Passenger compartment...Driving abroad ...Control and operation of radio transmitter ...Catalytic converter...Emission control ...Coolant...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
... data ...Parts service...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...CLS 550 ...CLS 63 AMG ...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...MOExtended tires*...Spare wheel ...Electrical system ...Main dimensions and weights...Main dimensions ...Weights ... 431 432 433 433 434 436 436 436 437 438 439 441 444 445 447 448 448 448 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc...Capacities ...Engine oils ...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline...
... data ...Parts service...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...CLS 550 ...CLS 63 AMG ...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...MOExtended tires*...Spare wheel ...Electrical system ...Main dimensions and weights...Main dimensions ...Weights ... 431 432 433 433 434 436 436 436 437 438 439 441 444 445 447 448 448 448 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc...Capacities ...Engine oils ...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline...
Owner's Manual
Page 24
At a glance Exterior view Item 1 Trunk Unlocking Opening and closing Spare wheel Vehicle tool kit 2 Rear lamps 3 Rear window, defrosting 4 Fuel filler flap Fuel requirements 5 Doors Locking and unlocking Opening and closing Page 102 112 391 393 404 193 283 452 102 111 Item 6 Towing eye bolt Installing towing eye bolt 7 Rims and tires Checking tire inflation pressure Flat tire 8 Front lamps 9 Hood, opening Engine oil Coolant a Windshield wipers Wiper blades, replacing Wiper blades, cleaning Page 393 425 302 412 404...
At a glance Exterior view Item 1 Trunk Unlocking Opening and closing Spare wheel Vehicle tool kit 2 Rear lamps 3 Rear window, defrosting 4 Fuel filler flap Fuel requirements 5 Doors Locking and unlocking Opening and closing Page 102 112 391 393 404 193 283 452 102 111 Item 6 Towing eye bolt Installing towing eye bolt 7 Rims and tires Checking tire inflation pressure Flat tire 8 Front lamps 9 Hood, opening Engine oil Coolant a Windshield wipers Wiper blades, replacing Wiper blades, cleaning Page 393 425 302 412 404...
Owner's Manual
Page 26
... a glance Cockpit Item 1 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 2 Steering wheel gearshift control* 3 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Horn Page 55 56 55 179 Item 7 Lever for Voice Control System*, see separate operating instructions 8 Front Parktronic* warning indicator 9 Overhead control panel a Glove box lid release, glove box lock Page Item f Headlamp cleaning button* g Parking brake pedal h Hood lock release j Parking brake release k Exterior lamp switch l Door control panel Page 185 53, 59 286...
... a glance Cockpit Item 1 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 2 Steering wheel gearshift control* 3 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Horn Page 55 56 55 179 Item 7 Lever for Voice Control System*, see separate operating instructions 8 Front Parktronic* warning indicator 9 Overhead control panel a Glove box lid release, glove box lock Page Item f Headlamp cleaning button* g Parking brake pedal h Hood lock release j Parking brake release k Exterior lamp switch l Door control panel Page 185 53, 59 286...
Owner's Manual
Page 59
... authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Stop the vehicle in the usual manner. If the extent of the damage cannot be operating properly. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it is raining. For information on the windshield or noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with windshield washer fluid...
... authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Stop the vehicle in the usual manner. If the extent of the damage cannot be operating properly. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it is raining. For information on the windshield or noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with windshield washer fluid...
Owner's Manual
Page 68
... size and weight of the child. This could result in the area of this safety information. Be sure to give the buyer this happens, serious or fatal injury will be noted that the safest place for children in an automobile is a possibility for details. Please contact your rear seat occupants to have the rear mounted side impact air...
... size and weight of the child. This could result in the area of this safety information. Be sure to give the buyer this happens, serious or fatal injury will be noted that the safest place for children in an automobile is a possibility for details. Please contact your rear seat occupants to have the rear mounted side impact air...
Owner's Manual
Page 69
.... over the steering wheel hub, front passenger front air bag cover, outboard sides of the air bags in certain rollovers (window curtain air bags). Safety guidelines for the air bags to avoid wearing your passengers that you not to provide supplemental crash protection for occupants. Only during these events will continue to rely on the presence of the front seat backrests, door trim panels, 68 Otherwise...
.... over the steering wheel hub, front passenger front air bag cover, outboard sides of the air bags in certain rollovers (window curtain air bags). Safety guidelines for the air bags to avoid wearing your passengers that you not to provide supplemental crash protection for occupants. Only during these events will continue to rely on the presence of the front seat backrests, door trim panels, 68 Otherwise...
Owner's Manual
Page 90
.... 1 Override switch 2 Indicator lamp Press override switch 1. 89 The children may come loose during an accident which could result in the rear are disabled. Safety and Security Occupant safety Blocking of rear door window operation You can disable the following functions in the rear passenger compartment: rear door windows operation 12-V power outlet in the rear center console Indicator lamp 2 comes on the door control panel of the driver's door is still...
.... 1 Override switch 2 Indicator lamp Press override switch 1. 89 The children may come loose during an accident which could result in the rear are disabled. Safety and Security Occupant safety Blocking of rear door window operation You can disable the following functions in the rear passenger compartment: rear door windows operation 12-V power outlet in the rear center console Indicator lamp 2 comes on the door control panel of the driver's door is still...
Owner's Manual
Page 163
... the engine is unlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*: Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps Front fog lamps The locator lighting switches off automatically after unlocking the vehicle with button æ or ç to factory settings while driving ( page 155) will switch off when the driver's door is activated. Setting locator lighting With the locator lighting feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in...
... the engine is unlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*: Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps Front fog lamps The locator lighting switches off automatically after unlocking the vehicle with button æ or ç to factory settings while driving ( page 155) will switch off when the driver's door is activated. Setting locator lighting With the locator lighting feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in...
Owner's Manual
Page 190
... battery drain to 20 minutes of power. Do not leave children unattended in the battery. Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the rear window before driving. Controls in an accident and/or serious personal injury. If the rear window defroster switches off the defroster as soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the rear window defroster automatically turns...
... battery drain to 20 minutes of power. Do not leave children unattended in the battery. Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the rear window before driving. Controls in an accident and/or serious personal injury. If the rear window defroster switches off the defroster as soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the rear window defroster automatically turns...
Owner's Manual
Page 258
... is available. Failure to account information, remote door unlock and more. 257 The Roadside Assistance button • and the Information button ¡ are located below the center armrest cover ( page 244). To raise, turn the rotary volume control on COMAND System control counterclockwise or press button ç on the multifunction steering wheel. The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call using...
... is available. Failure to account information, remote door unlock and more. 257 The Roadside Assistance button • and the Information button ¡ are located below the center armrest cover ( page 244). To raise, turn the rotary volume control on COMAND System control counterclockwise or press button ç on the multifunction steering wheel. The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call using...
Owner's Manual
Page 274
... time, rather than immediately park, so that may appear ( page 372). G Warning! When driving down the brakes faster. 273 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G Make sure not to use the engine's braking power. This helps prevent overheating of the vehicle can be too low if the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster comes on brake pad replacement ( page 371). ! Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes-Benz. After hard braking...
... time, rather than immediately park, so that may appear ( page 372). G Warning! When driving down the brakes faster. 273 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G Make sure not to use the engine's braking power. This helps prevent overheating of the vehicle can be too low if the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster comes on brake pad replacement ( page 371). ! Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes-Benz. After hard braking...
Owner's Manual
Page 282
... vehicle in your Maintenance Booklet. Inhalation of the exhaust gases within permissible limits required by following our recommended maintenance instructions as these conditions, drive only with the oxygen sensors to keep the toxic components of exhaust gas is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important element in the exhaust emissions. Engine adjustments should be repaired promptly. For details refer to factory specifications. G As with the hot exhaust...
... vehicle in your Maintenance Booklet. Inhalation of the exhaust gases within permissible limits required by following our recommended maintenance instructions as these conditions, drive only with the oxygen sensors to keep the toxic components of exhaust gas is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important element in the exhaust emissions. Engine adjustments should be repaired promptly. For details refer to factory specifications. G As with the hot exhaust...
Owner's Manual
Page 324
... (kPa) or bars. Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning and additional optional equipment, but without passengers and cargo. The gross vehicle weight on the driver's door B-pillar. 323 Air pressure is the maximum permissible axle weight. There are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar; Operation Tires and wheels Tire and loading terminology Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of...
... (kPa) or bars. Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning and additional optional equipment, but without passengers and cargo. The gross vehicle weight on the driver's door B-pillar. 323 Air pressure is the maximum permissible axle weight. There are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar; Operation Tires and wheels Tire and loading terminology Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of...
Owner's Manual
Page 338
... wipers and remove SmartKey from the windshield. Use a soft, clean cloth and a mild window cleaning solution on and cause injury. ! For safety reasons, switch off the ignition ( page 60). Never open the hood when the wiper arms are folded forward. ! Follow the instructions provided by the power washer manufacturer on -board electronics have status 0) before folding them away from starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS...
... wipers and remove SmartKey from the windshield. Use a soft, clean cloth and a mild window cleaning solution on and cause injury. ! For safety reasons, switch off the ignition ( page 60). Never open the hood when the wiper arms are folded forward. ! Follow the instructions provided by the power washer manufacturer on -board electronics have status 0) before folding them away from starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS...
Owner's Manual
Page 439
... as ABS or ESP®. MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended (tires with winter tires. Damage to all approved tires on cold tires. Depending on vehicle model and the standard or optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire configuration on your vehicle and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz may also require the purchase of two or four wheel rims of the fuel filler flap. i For information on driving with winter tires approved...
... as ABS or ESP®. MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended (tires with winter tires. Damage to all approved tires on cold tires. Depending on vehicle model and the standard or optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire configuration on your vehicle and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz may also require the purchase of two or four wheel rims of the fuel filler flap. i For information on driving with winter tires approved...
Owner's Manual
Page 465
... Manual headlamp mode 129 Replacing bulbs 404 Switch 55 Headliner and shelf below rear window, cleaning 339 Heated seats* 123 Heated steering wheel (Canada only) 252 Height adjustment Head restraints 43 Seats 42 Steering wheel 44 Vehicle level control 232 High beam flasher 55, 132 High beam headlamps Replacing bulbs 408 Switching on 55, 132 High mounted brake lamp 406 High-performance brake system (CLS 63 AMG only) 274 Hood 286 Message in display 370 Horn...
... Manual headlamp mode 129 Replacing bulbs 404 Switch 55 Headliner and shelf below rear window, cleaning 339 Heated seats* 123 Heated steering wheel (Canada only) 252 Height adjustment Head restraints 43 Seats 42 Steering wheel 44 Vehicle level control 232 High beam flasher 55, 132 High beam headlamps Replacing bulbs 408 Switching on 55, 132 High mounted brake lamp 406 High-performance brake system (CLS 63 AMG only) 274 Hood 286 Message in display 370 Horn...
Owner's Manual
Page 469
... control 359 Distronic* 359 Door 370 Engine oil 377 ESP® 358, 361, 372 Fog lamps 380, 381, 382, 383, 384 Hood 370 Light sensor 383 Parking brake 372 Parking lamps 382 PRE-SAFE® 358, 366 Reserve fuel 378 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 378, 379, 380 SRS 386 Taillamps 384, 385 Tele Aid 386 Telephone* 389 Tires 388 Trunk 370 Turn signals 385 Windshield washer fluid 389 Multifunction steering wheel...
... control 359 Distronic* 359 Door 370 Engine oil 377 ESP® 358, 361, 372 Fog lamps 380, 381, 382, 383, 384 Hood 370 Light sensor 383 Parking brake 372 Parking lamps 382 PRE-SAFE® 358, 366 Reserve fuel 378 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 378, 379, 380 SRS 386 Taillamps 384, 385 Tele Aid 386 Telephone* 389 Tires 388 Trunk 370 Turn signals 385 Windshield washer fluid 389 Multifunction steering wheel...
Owner's Manual
Page 474
... Sunshade*, rear window 188 Suspension tuning For comfortable driving style 231 For sporty driving style 231 Symbols used in this operator's manual 15 T Tachometer 27, 139 Overspeed range 139 Tail lamps Messages in display 384, 385 Replacing bulbs 409 Tar stains 333 Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant 451 Brake fluid 451 Capacities fuels, lubricants etc. 449 Coolant 453 Dimensions 448 Electrical system 447 Engine 437 Engine oil additives 451 Engine oils 451 Fuel requirements...
... Sunshade*, rear window 188 Suspension tuning For comfortable driving style 231 For sporty driving style 231 Symbols used in this operator's manual 15 T Tachometer 27, 139 Overspeed range 139 Tail lamps Messages in display 384, 385 Replacing bulbs 409 Tar stains 333 Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant 451 Brake fluid 451 Capacities fuels, lubricants etc. 449 Coolant 453 Dimensions 448 Electrical system 447 Engine 437 Engine oil additives 451 Engine oils 451 Fuel requirements...