Mercedes-Benz 2010 CLS550 - Manual

Product Information Please observe the following in your own bestinterest:We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts andaccessories explicitly approved by us for yourvehicle model.We have tested these parts to determine theirreliability, safety and special suitability...

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Proper use of the vehicle Proper use of the vehicle requires that you arefamiliar with the following information andrules: R the safety precautions in this manual R the “Technical data” section in this manual R traffic rules and regulations R motor vehicle laws and safety standards G Warning! Variou...

This information helps, for example, todiagnose vehicle systems after a collision andto continuously improve vehicle safety.Daimler may access the information andshare it with others R for safety research or vehicle diagnosispurposes R with the consent of the vehicle owner orlessee R in response to ...

Exterior view ....................................... 26Cockpit ................................................. 27Instrument cluster .............................. 28Multifunction steering wheel ............. 29Center console .................................... 31Door control panel .................

Exterior view i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not beequipped with all features described in this manual. Function Page : Trunk:Locking and unlocking 66 Openi...

Cockpit Function Page : Combination switch:Turn signals 89 Wipers 92 High beam 90 ; Cruise control lever:Cruise control 127 Distronic 133 = Steering wheel gearshiftcontrol 105 ? Multifunction steeringwheel 29, 110 A Instrument cluster 28, 108 B Horn C Lever for Voice ControlSystem 1 D Front Parktron...

Instrument cluster Function Page : # Left turn signal indicator lamp ; d ESP ® warning lamp 255 = Speedometer ? Multifunction display 111 A · Distance warning lamp 2 256 B ! Right turn signal indicator lamp C Coolant temperatureindicator 109 ? Coolant temperature warning lamp 257 D Tachometer with: ...

Function Page ; Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only 257 h Combination low tire pressure/TPMSmalfunction telltale, USAonly 188, 259 h Low tire pressure telltale, Canada only 190, 259 G Fuel display with: 6 Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 256 H Reset button for: Resetting trip odometer 110 A...

Center console Upper part Function Page : Seat heating, driver’s side 81 ; Rear window sunshadeswitch 162 = Rear seat head restraintsswitch, folding down 80 ? Hazard warning flasherswitch 90 A Front passenger front airbag off indicator lamp 41 B Central unlocking switch 71 C Alarm system indicatorla...

Lower part Function Page : Ashtray 162 ; KEYLESS-GO start/stopbutton 76 = Gear selector lever 102 ? Parktronic systemdeactivation switch 139 A Adaptive Damping System(ADS) switch 137 B Vehicle level control switch 138 C Thumbwheel for settingdistance for Distronic 135 D Distance warning functionon/o...

Overhead control panel Function Page : Rear interior lighting on/off 91 ; Automatic interior lighting 91 = Front interior lighting on/off 91 ? Power tilt/sliding sunroofswitch 152 A SOS button (Tele Aidsystem) 166 B Right front reading lampon/off 91 C Interior rear view mirror 84 D Front reading lam...

Vehicle equipment .............................. 36Occupant safety .................................. 36Panic alarm .......................................... 57Driving safety systems ....................... 57Anti-theft systems .............................. 62 35 Safety and security 219_AKB; 4; 54...

Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Occupant safety Introduction In this section you wi...

G Warning! The SRS self-check has detected amalfunction when the SRS indicator lamp + R does not come on at all R fails to go out after approximately4 seconds after the engine was started R comes on after the engine was started orwhile driving For your safety, we strongly recommend thatyou contact a...

adjusting the seat and steering wheel. Ifyou have any difficulties, please contact anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center. R Do not lean your head or chest close to thesteering wheel or dashboard. R Keep hands on the outside of the steeringwheel rim. Placing hands and arms insidethe rim can increase the ...

followed. These instructions are availablefrom any authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter. R Given the considerable deployment speed,required inflation volume, and the materialof the air bags, there is the possibility ofabrasions or other, potentially more seriousinjuries resulting from air bag deployment. ...

R Do not move the front passenger seatbackwards against stiff objects. R Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in aposition that is as upright as possible withyour back against the seat backrest. R While seated, an occupant should notposition him/herself in such a way as tocause the occupant’s we...

your seat belt. The air bags can only protectas intended if the occupants are properlywearing their seat belts. G Warning! Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seatbackrest in an excessively reclined position asthis can be dangerous. You could slide underthe seat belt in a collision. If you slide...

R Position the lap belt as low as possible onyour hips and not across the abdomen. Ifthe lap belt is positioned across yourabdomen, it could cause serious injuries ina crash. R Never wear seat belts over rigid orbreakable objects in or on your clothing,such as eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., asthese mi...

X With a smooth motion, pull the seat belt outof seat belt outlet : . X Place the shoulder portion of the seat beltacross the top of your shoulder and the lapportion across your hips. X Push latch plate ; into buckle = until it clicks. X If necessary, adjust the seat belt to thecorrect height ( Y pa...

If you and/or your passenger release theseat belt during driving, the seat belttelltale 7 starts flashing and the warning chime sounds as described before.If the driver’s or the front passenger’s seatbelt remains unfastened after 60 seconds,the warning chime stops sounding, the seatbelt telltale 7 s...

You cannot remove the NECK-PRO activefront head restraints. G Warning! For your protection, drive only with properlypositioned head restraints.Adjust the head restraint so that it is as closeto the head as possible and the center of thehead restraint supports the back of the headat eye level. This w...

Seat and head restraint G Observe Safety notes, see page 77. X Position seat = and head restraint properly. See ( Y page 78) for seat and head restraint adjustment. Observe the following points: R Always be in a properly seated position. R The position should be as far rearward fromthe front air bag...

Infant and child restraint systems G Observe Safety notes, see page 52. We recommend all infants and children beproperly restrained at all times while thevehicle is in motion.All lap/shoulder belts except the driver’s seatbelt have special seat belt retractors forsecure fastening of child restraints...

Children can be killed or seriously injured byan inflating air bag. Note the followingimportant information when circumstancesrequire you to place a child in the frontpassenger seat: R Your vehicle is equipped with air bagtechnology designed to deactivate the frontpassenger front air bag in your veh...

Top tether straps enable an additionalconnection to be made between childrestraint systems secured with LATCH-type(ISOFIX) anchors and rear seats. This canfurther reduce the risk of injury. X Remove anchorage ring cover : from the anchorage ring of the seat on which a childseat is to be installed. X...

Information sign : indicates the position of anchor ; . X Fold the upholstery blend upward to accessanchors ; . X Install a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seataccording to the manufacturer’sinstructions.A rigid connection between the child seatand the body of the vehicle is established. Child safety Chil...

X Activating: Press override switch : . Indicator lamp ; comes on. The functions in the rear are disabled. You can still operate the rear door windowsusing the switches located on the doorcontrol panel of the driver’s door. X Deactivating: Press override switch : again.Indicator lamp ; goes out. The...

achieved with winter tires, or snow chainsas required. Safety notes G Warning! The following factors increase the risk ofaccidents: R Excessive speed, especially in turns R Wet and slippery road surfaces R Following another vehicle too closely The driving safety systems described in thissection cann...

G Warning! Never switch off the ESP ® when you see the ESP ® warning lamp d flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case proceed asfollows: R When driving off, apply as little throttle aspossible. R While driving, ease up on the acceleratorpedal. R Adapt your speed and driving style to theprevai...

X With the engine running, press ESP ® switch : until the ESP ® warning lamp d in the instrument cluster comes on. The ESP ® is switched off. G Warning! When the ESP ® warning lamp d is illuminated continuously, the ESP ® is switched off or is not operational due to amalfunction. Vehicle stability i...

i If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, the Tele Aid system initiates acall to the Customer Assistance Centerautomatically. The Tele Aid system willinitiate the call provided that R you have subscribed to the Tele Aidservice R the Tele Aid service has been activatedproperly R the necessary...

Vehicle equipment .............................. 66Locking and unlocking ....................... 66Starter switch positions ..................... 76Seats .................................................... 77Multifunction steering wheel ............. 82Mirrors .........................................

Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Locking and unlocking Notes G Observe Safety notes,...

i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation. Any unauthorized mo...

i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation. Any unauthorized mo...

or - you attempt to clean an outside doorhandle R Remember that the engine can be startedby anyone with a SmartKey that is leftinside the vehicle.Possibility 1 (One SmartKey in the vehicle, one SmartKey outside the vehicle):If you leave the SmartKey behind whenexiting and locking the vehicle, no mes...

i If the batteries are checked within signal range of the vehicle, pressing button & or % will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly. Loss of the SmartKey If you lose your SmartKey or mechanical key,you should do the following: X Have the SmartKey deactivated by anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Cente...

affecting the window before trying to shutthe door. X Rear doors: Pull up locking knob on the respective rear door to unlock door. X Pull on the inside door handle on therespective rear door. Automatic central locking You can switch the automatic central lockingon or off using the control system( Y ...

You can open the trunk when the vehicle isstationary.A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft (1.80 m)is required to open the trunk lid. Opening the trunk from the outside X Press and hold button F ( Y page 66) on the SmartKey until the trunk unlocks andbegins to open. or X Pull on handle : . In vehicle...

Closing the trunk from the outside manually X Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly onhandle : . X Close trunk with hands placed flat on trunklid. Closing the trunk from the inside automatically G Warning! Maintain sight of the area around the rear ofthe vehicle while operating the trunk lid withthe doo...

trunk opening/closing switch can beoperated. Therefore, do not leave childrenunattended in the vehicle, or with access toan unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervisedaccess to a vehicle could result in an accidentand/or serious personal injury. In vehicles with trunk opening/closingsystem you can clos...

X Briefly press emergency releasebutton : . The emergency release button unlocks andopens the trunk while the vehicle is standingstill or in motion.Illumination of the emergency release button: R The button flashes for 30 minutes afteropening the trunk. R The button flashes for 60 minutes afterclosi...

Starter switch positions SmartKey G Observe Safety notes, see page 52. Starter switch g For removing SmartKey (gear selectorlever must be in park position P) 1 Power supply for some electricalconsumers, e.g. wipers 2 Ignition (power supply for all electricalconsumers) and driving position 3 Starting...

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button : USA only ; Canada only Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stopbutton, the vehicle’s on-board electronicshave status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1 X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop buttononce.This supplies power for some electricalconsumers, e.g...

Observe the following points: R Adjust the seat backrest until your arms areslightly angled when holding the steeringwheel. R Adjust the seat to a comfortable seatingposition that still allows you to reach theaccelerator/brake pedal safely. Theposition should be as far back as possiblewith the drive...

X Seat fore and aft adjustment: Press the switch forward or backward in direction ofarrow ? . i When moving the seat fore or aft, the head restraints may readjust automatically. X Seat backrest tilt: Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow A . X Seat height: Press the switch up or...

Rear seat head restraints G Warning! For safety reasons, always drive with the rearhead restraints in the upright position whenthe rear seats are occupied.Keep the area around head restraints clear ofarticles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct thefolding operation of the head restraints. G Warning! For...

X Switch on the ignition. X Seat cushion depth: Adjust the seat cushion depth to the length of your upperleg using switch ? . X Seat backrest contour: Adjust the contour of the seat backrest to the desiredposition using W or X . X Move the seat backrest support cushion tothe bottom with button = or ...

seat position and the exterior rear viewmirrors. Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows the driver an easier entryinto and exit from the vehicle. When enteringand exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel isin its uppermost position.The easy-entry/exit feature can be activatedor deactivated in th...

X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Turn switch at the tip of the stalk in direction of arrow : . Indicator lamp = comes on. i The steering wheel heating may be suspended temporarily. However, indicatorlamp = remains on. The steering wheel heating is suspended when thetemperature of the vehicl...

ignition is switched on and incoming lightfrom headlamps falls on the sensor in theinterior rear view mirror.The rear view mirrors will not react if theautomatic transmission is set to reverse gearR or the interior lighting is switched on. G Warning! The auto dimming function does not react ifincomi...

Each memory position button on the driver’sside can store all of the following settings: R Seat position R Multicontour seat: previously savedsettings R Steering wheel position R Exterior rear view mirrors’ position G Warning! Do not activate the memory function whiledriving. Activating the memory f...

Exterior lamp switch 1 W Standing lamps, left 2 X Standing lamps, right 3 $ OffDaytime running lamp mode 4 Ã Automatic headlamp modeDaytime running lamp mode 5 T Parking lamps (also tail lamps,license plate lamps, side markerlamps and instrument panel lamps) 6 L Low-beam headlamps or high-beamheadla...

L when driving or when traffic and/or ambient lighting conditions require you to doso.In low ambient lighting conditions, only switchfrom position à to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switchingfrom à to L will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in lowambi...

USA onlyYou can only switch on the high-beamheadlamps in low ambient lighting conditions.The high-beam flasher is available at all times. X For nighttime driving turn the exterior lampswitch to position L or à to permit activation of the high-beam headlamps. When the engine is running, and you turn ...

B Interior lighting C Ambient lighting D Front reading lamps Automatic control X Activating: Press switch q . The interior lighting comes on in darkness,when you R unlock the vehicle R remove the SmartKey from the starterswitch ( Interior Lighting Delayed Shut-off must be switched on ( Y page 123)) ...

Switching on/off Combination switch 1 $ Windshield wipers off 2 Ä Slow intermittent wiping 5 3 Å Fast intermittent wiping 6 4 ° Slow continuous wiping 5 ¯ Fast continuous wiping B í Single wipe/ î Wiping with washer fluid X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the combination switch to the desiredposition...

For information on filling up the washerreservoir, see “Washer system and headlampcleaning system” ( Y page 181). For information on cleaning the headlampswith washer fluid, see “Headlamp cleaningsystem” ( Y page 90). Problems with wipers ! If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc...

and “Convenience closing feature”( Y page 96). i After switching off the ignition or removing the SmartKey from the starterswitch, you can operate the door windowsuntil you open the driver’s or frontpassenger door. If no door was opened youcan operate the door windows for up to5 minutes. X Switch on...

Summer opening feature When the weather is warm, you can ventilatethe vehicle before driving off bysimultaneously R opening the door windows R opening the tilt/sliding sunroof R switching on the seat ventilation for thedriver’s seat The summer opening feature can only beactivated via the remote cont...

You can start your vehicle without theSmartKey in the starter switch using theKEYLESS-GO start/stop button.The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle. KEYLESS-GO start/stop button : USA only ; Canada only X Depress the brake pedal during the startingprocedure. X Do not depress the accelerator pedal...

! Do not run a cold engine at high engine speeds. Running a cold engine at highengine speeds may shorten the service lifeof the engine. This is not covered by theMercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.CLS 63 AMG: At engine temperaturesbelow 68‡ (20†), the engine’s maximumspeed is restricted in order to prot...

X Give very little gas. X Have the problem checked at an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The coolant temperature is above 248‡ (120†) The coolant is too hot and is no longer coolingthe engine. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soonas possible. X Turn off the engine immedia...

G Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove theSmartKey from the starter switch, take it withyou, and lock the vehicle. Do not leavechildren unattended in the vehicle, or withaccess to an unlocked vehicle. Children couldrelease the parking brake and/or shift theautomatic transmission out of p...

carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedalsstill have sufficient clearance.During sudden driving or braking maneuversthe objects could get caught between orunder the pedals. You could then no longerbrake or accelerate. This could lead toaccidents and injury. ! Allow the engine to warm up under low...

M (CLS 63 AMG only) ( Y page 107) R the position of the accelerator pedal R the vehicle speed With drive position D selected, you can influence transmission shifting by R limiting the gear range R extending the gear range R changing the gears manually (CLS 63 AMGonly) CLS 63 AMG:Double-clutching is ...

Automatic shift program Program mode selector switch C Comfort For comfort driving S Sport For sporty driving Program mode selector switch on CLS 63 AMG C Comfort For standard driving S Sport For sporty driving M Manual For manual gearshifting The current program mode appears in themultifunction dis...

mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gear range using the gear selector lever or thesteering wheel gearshift control.Steering wheel gearshift control is availableon vehicles with AMG Sport Package and onCLS 63 AMG only.CLS 63 AMG: For information on using thegear selector lever or the steering w...

Manual shift program The manual shift program is available onCLS 63 AMG only.Manual program mode M differs with regard to spontaneity, response time, and shiftingsmoothness from automatic program modeS.In manual program mode M, system- controlled automatic gearshifting is switchedoff. You need to ch...

G Warning! No messages will be displayed if either theinstrument cluster or the multifunctiondisplay is inoperative.As a result, you will not be able to seeinformation about your driving conditions,such as R speed R outside temperature R warning/indicator lamps R malfunction/warning messages R failu...

Resetting trip odometer X Make sure you are viewing the standarddisplay ( Y page 112) in the multifunction display. X Press and hold the reset button in theinstrument cluster ( Y page 108) until the trip odometer is reset. Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer( Y page 28) denotes excessive en...

Press button 6 to answer a callto dial 8 to redial ~ to end a callto reject an incoming call = Press button VU to select next or previous menu Press button briefly &* to move within a menuWithin Audio/DVD menu to select previous or next track,scene or stored stationWithin Telephone menu to switc...

Menus and submenus i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within thesystem and are not necessarily identical tothose shown in the multifunction display.The first function displayed in each menuwill automatically show you which part ofthe system you are in. Funct...

X If you see another display, press button V or U repeatedly until the standard display appears. X Press button & or * to select the functions in the Standard display menu. The following functions are available: R Restarting the tire pressure loss warningsystem ( Y page 187) (Canada only) R Rest...

Use buttons & or * to select the following functions in the AMG menu: R Vehicle supply voltage ( Y page 114) R RACETIMER ( Y page 114) R Overall analysis ( Y page 115) R Lap analysis ( Y page 115) Vehicle supply voltage X Press button V or U repeatedly until the AMG menu appears in the multifunc...

: Gear indicator ; RACETIMER = Best lap time ? Lap number Resetting current lap X Press button W while the timer is running.The timer stops. X Press button X . The lap time is reset to “0”. Deleting all lapsIt is not possible to delete a single saved lap.When you turn off the engine, the RACETIMERwi...

Audio/DVD menu The functions in the Audio/DVD menu operate the audio or video equipment whichyou have currently switched on.The following functions are available: R Selecting radio station ( Y page 116) R Operating audio devices/audio media( Y page 116) R Operating video DVD ( Y page 117) If no audi...

Operating video DVD X Switch on the COMAND system and selectDVD-Video. Refer to separate COMANDsystem operating instructions. X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Audio/DVD menu appears in the multifunction display. : Disc number ; Current scene X Press button * or & to select a scene. Nav...

X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Vehicle status message memory menu appears in the multifunction display.If conditions have occurred causing statusmessages to be recorded, the number ofmessages appears in the multifunctiondisplay. X Press button & or * . The stored messages will now be...

Submenus in the Settings menu X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display. X Press button & . The collection of the submenus appears inthe multifunction display. There are moresubmenus than can be displayedsimultaneously. X Press button X . The s...

X Press button W or X to select the display shown in the standard display.The other display now appears in theStandard display menu ( Y page 112). Lighting submenu Access the Lighting submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Lighting submenu to change the lamp and lighting settings onyour vehicle.The ...

R Side marker lamps R Front fog lamps The locator lighting goes out when the driver’sdoor is opened.If you do not open the driver’s door afterunlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey, thelamps will go out automatically afterapproximately 40 seconds. X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings...

X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display. X Press button & . X Move the selection marker with button W or X to the Lighting submenu. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the message Headlamps Delayed Shut- off appears in the multifunctio...

X Move the selection marker with button W or X to the Vehicle submenu. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the message Automatic Door Locking appears in the multifunction display.The selection marker is on the currentsetting. X Press button W or X to switch the automatic central locking On or...

your safety and the safety of others, werecommend that you pull over to a safelocation and stop before placing or taking atelephone call. If you choose to use thetelephone while driving, please use the hands-free device and only use the telephone whenweather, road and traffic conditions permit.Some ...

your phone book) you are calling willappear in the multifunction display.The control system stores the dialednumber in the redial memory. or X Press button ~ if you do not want to make the call. Redialing The control system stores the most recentlydialed phone numbers. This eliminates theneed to sea...

previously set speed and wishes to resumethis particular preset speed. G Warning! The cruise control brakes automatically sothat the set speed is not exceeded. : Setting current or higher speed ; Setting current or lower speed = Canceling the cruise control ? Activating the cruise control or resumin...

The cruise control speed segments in themultifunction display goes out and anacoustic warning will sound. Observeadditional messages in the multifunctiondisplay that may appear.Depressing the accelerator pedal does notdeactivate the cruise control. After a briefacceleration (e.g. for passing), the c...

Distronic will also not respond to oncomingvehicles.Switch off the Distronic R when changing from the left to the rightlane if vehicles are moving more slowly inthe left lane R when entering a turn lane or highway offramp R in complex driving situations, such as inhighway construction zones In these...

X Immediately apply the brakes to avoid acollision.Under no circumstances should the driverawait the intermittent warning soundbefore braking.The intermittent warning sound ceases andthe distance warning lamp · goes out when the necessary distance to the vehicleahead is established again. G Warning!...

Cruise control lever The Distronic system is operated by means ofthe cruise control lever. : Setting current or higher speed ; Setting current or lower speed = Deactivating the Distronic ? Activating the Distronic, resuming to thelast set speed or increasing speed in1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments...

Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments X Briefly lift the cruise control lever up indirection of arrow : ( Y page 133). The new speed is set and the vehicle willaccelerate. Keep in mind that it may take abrief moment until the vehicle has reachedthe set speed. Fine adjustment in 1 mph (Can...

R the ESP ® has switched off due to a malfunction R you shift the automatic transmission intoneutral position N while driving The cruise control speed segments in themultifunction display goes out and anacoustic warning will sound. Observeadditional messages in the multifunctiondisplay that may appe...

The Distronic regulates only the distancebetween your vehicle and those directlyahead of it, but does not register stationaryobjects in the road, e.g.: R a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam R a disabled vehicle R an oncoming vehicle The driver must always be alert, observe alltraffic and intercede as...

Because of their narrow profile, the vehiclestraveling near the outer edges of the lanehave not yet been detected by the Distronic.There will be insufficient distance to thepreceding vehicles. Distance warning function When the Distronic is deactivated, thisfunction will continue to warn you whenrec...

The following settings are available: R Comfort Both indicator lamps ; are off. R Sport 1 One indicator lamp ; is on. R Sport 2 Both indicator lamps ; are on. X Start the engine. X Press ADS switch : repeatedly until the desired suspension tuning is reached. The setting remains stored when you turn ...

The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary and theengine is running: Vehicle level when stationary Indicator lamp ( Y page 139) Suspension tuning Use for Ride height increase over normal Automatic lowering Normal Lamp off Comfort For driving onnormal roads No...

and R the automatic transmission is in driveposition D, reverse gear R, or neutral position N The Parktronic system deactivates at speedsabove approximately 11 mph (18 km/h). Atlower speeds, the Parktronic systemactivates again.The Parktronic system also deactivates whenyou shift the automatic trans...

Rear sensors Center approx. 48 in (120 cm) Corners approx. 32 in (80 cm) Minimum distance Center approx. 8 in (20 cm) Corners approx. 6 in (15 cm) If the Parktronic system detects an obstaclein this range, all the distance warningsegments illuminate and you hear a warningsignal. If the obstacle is c...

X Switching off: Press Parktronic switch : . Indicator lamp ; comes on. X Switching on: Press Parktronic switch : again. Parktronic system malfunction There is a malfunction in the Parktronicsystem, if only the red distance segmentsilluminate and an acoustic warning sounds.The Parktronic system will...

Climate control system Control panels 4-zone automatic climate control Function Recommendation/Notes Front climate control panel 1 Air distribution,driver’s side ( Y page 149) 2 Front defroster i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the side windows are clearagain. ( Y page 149) 3...

Function Recommendation/Notes O Temperaturecontrol, left, raising i Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†). ( Y page 147) P Display Q Temperaturecontrol, right, raising i Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†). ( Y page 147) R Temperaturecontrol, right,lowering i Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†). ( Y page 147) ...

X Deactivating: Press button ^ . 0 appears in display ? ( Y page 143). X Reactivating: Press button ^ . Display ? comes on. The previous settings are once again in effect. Air conditioning The air conditioning is operational while theengine is running and cools the interior air tothe temperature set...

X Keep the air intake grille in front of thewindshield free of snow, leaves, sticks, andany other debris. X Always keep all air vents and grilles in thepassenger compartment free fromobstruction. i For draft-free ventilation, move the adjustable center and side air vents to themiddle position. Cente...

X Opening/closing air vent: Slide lever : up or down. Rear center console air vents : Left rear center air vent, adjustable ; Right rear center air vent, adjustable = Thumbwheel for air volume control forright rear center air vent ? Rear climate control panel A Thumbwheel for air volume control for ...

R air flows onto the windshield and the frontdoor windows R the air recirculation mode is switched off i You can adjust the air volume, air distribution and interior air temperaturewhen the front defroster is switched on. X Deactivating: Press button ¬ again. The indicator lamp in the button goes ou...

The indicator lamp in button g is not lit when the air recirculation mode is switchedon automatically.A quantity of outside air is added afterapproximately 30 minutes. X Deactivating: Press button g again. The indicator lamp in the button goes out. i The manually selected air recirculation mode is d...

Power tilt/sliding sunroof Opening and closing G Observe Safety notes, see page 52. G Warning! When opening or closing the tilt/slidingsunroof, make sure there is no danger ofanyone being harmed by the opening/closingprocedure.The tilt/sliding sunroof is equipped with theexpress operation and automa...

With the sunroof closed or raised, you canslide the sunroof screen forward and back. Sunroof screen X Switch on the ignition. Opening X Opening manually: Press and hold the sunroof switch to the resistance point indirection of arrow ; . X Release the sunroof switch when thedesired position is reache...

in direction of arrow = until the tilt/sliding sunroof is fully closed.The tilt/sliding sunroof closes with greaterforce. If the tilt/sliding sunroof is blocked again andopens slightly: X Immediately after the tilt/sliding sunroofwas blocked and has opened, pull and holdthe sunroof switch in directi...

enter vehicle interior resulting inunconsciousness and death. Load distribution The total load weight including vehicleoccupants and luggage/cargo should notexceed the total load limit indicated on thecorresponding Tire and Loading Informationplacard located on the driver’s door B-pillar( Y page 194...

Carefully secure cargo by applying even loadon all cargo tie-down hooks with rope ofsufficient strength to hold down the cargo. Front storage compartments G Warning! To help avoid personal injury during a collisionor sudden maneuver, exercise care whenstoring objects in the vehicle. Put luggage orca...

i The Roadside Assistance button º ( Y page 164) and the Information button E ( Y page 167) are located in the storage compartment. The front armrest storage compartment canbe ventilated ( Y page 148). X Opening storage compartment: Press button : right or left and fold cover ; sideward. Seat storag...

X Opening: Press the handle upwards and fold the rear armrest lid up. Storage bags G Warning! Do not place objects with a combined weightof more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) into the storage bag.Otherwise, the Occupant ClassificationSystem (OCS) may not be able to properlyapproximate the occupant weight categ...

Cup holder in rear center console The cup holder can be removed for cleaningpurposes. X Opening/closing: Slide cover : forward or rearward. X Removing: Move pin ; in direction of arrow to unlock cup holder = . X With the cup holder unlocked, take cupholder = out upwards. X Reinstalling: Insert cup h...

System self-test The system performs a self-test after youhave switched on the ignition. G Warning! A malfunction in the system has beendetected if any or all of the followingconditions occur: R The indicator lamp in the SOS button doesnot come on during the system self-test. R The indicator lamp in...

relevant cellular phone network is notavailable).The message Call Failed appears in the multifunction display for approximately10 seconds.Should this occur, assistance must besummoned by other means. i The “911” emergency call system is a public service. Using it without due causeis a criminal offen...

A voice connection between the RoadsideAssistance dispatcher and the occupants ofthe vehicle will be established. X Describe the nature of the need forassistance. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistancedispatcher will either dispatch a qualifiedMercedes-Benz technician or arrange to towyour vehicle to...

i If the indicator lamp in Information button : is flashing continuously and there was no voice connection to theCustomer Assistance Center established,then the Tele Aid system could not initiatean Information call (e.g. the relevantcellular phone network is not available).The message Call Failed ap...

for a minimum of 20 seconds until theindicator lamp in the SOS button is flashing.The message Connecting Call appears in the multifunction display. As an alternative, you may unlock the vehiclevia Internet in the “My Tele Aid” section of“Owner’s Online”, using your ID and password(USA only). i The r...

Hand-held remote control A is not part of the vehicle equipment. Programming the integrated remote control X Step 1: Switch on the ignition. X Step 2: If you have previously programmed a signal transmitter button and wish toretain its programming, proceed to step 3. or X If you are programming the i...

X Step 10: Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for 2 seconds and release theprogrammed signal transmitter button ( ; , = or ? ). X Step 11: Press, hold for 2 seconds and release same signal transmitter button asecond time to complete the trainingprocess. i Some garage door openers (or other...

Floormats G Warning! Whenever you are using floormats, make surethere is enough clearance and that thefloormats are securely fastened.Floormats should always be securely fastenedusing the fastening equipment.Before driving off, check that the floormatsare securely in place and adjust them ifnecessar...

Vehicle equipment ............................ 176The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ....... 176At the gas station ............................. 176Engine compartment ........................ 178Tires and wheels ............................... 182Winter driving ................................... 208Dri...

Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. The first 1000 miles (1500 km) The more cautiously ...

Mercedes-Benz Center to have the fuelsystem drained completely. ! To prevent damage to the catalytic converters, only use premium unleadedgasoline in this vehicle.Any noticeable irregularities in engineoperation should be repaired promptly.Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel mayreach the catalytic co...

R Washer system and headlamp cleaningsystem ( Y page 181) R Brake fluid ( Y page 182) Engine compartment Hood G Warning! Do not pull the release lever while the vehicleis in motion. Otherwise the hood could beforced open by passing air flow.This could cause the hood to come loose andinjure you and/o...

G Warning! In order to avoid any potentially serious burns: R Use extreme caution when opening thehood if there are any signs of steam orcoolant leaking from the cooling system, orif the coolant temperature indicatorindicates that the coolant is overheated. R Do not remove the cap on the coolantexpa...

X Opening washer fluid reservoir: Pull tab of cap : upwards. X Refill the washer fluid reservoir. X Closing washer fluid reservoir: Press cap : onto filler hole until it engages. For more information, see “Washer systemand headlamp cleaning system”( Y page 297). Brake fluid level ! If you find that ...

should turn on the hazard warning flashers,carefully slow down, and drive with caution toan area which is a safe distance from the road.Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbodyfor possible damage. If the vehicle or tiresappear unsafe, have the vehicle towed to thenearest authorized Mercedes-Benz ...

pressure. Otherwise, the tire will beunderinflated.Follow recommended cold tire inflationpressures listed on Tire and LoadingInformation placard on the driver’s doorB-pillar.Keeping the tires properly inflated providesthe best handling, tread life and ridingcomfort.In addition to the Tire and Loadin...

Unless specified otherwise, the tire inflationpressures on the tire inflation pressure labelare valid for all approved, factory-equippedtires. When a tire size is specified, the tireinflation pressure that follows applies to thatparticular tire size only. i Data shown on tire inflation pressure labe...

Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tireswear excessively and/or unevenly, adverselyaffect handling and fuel economy, and aremore likely to fail from being overheated.Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires canadversely affect handling and ride comfort,wear unevenly, increase stopping dist...

Each tire, including the spare, should bechecked at least once a month when cold.Inflate the tires to the recommended tireinflation pressure as specified on R the Tire and Loading Information placard onthe driver’s door B-pillaror R the tire inflation pressure label located onthe inside of the fuel ...

After a certain “learning phase”, the tirepressure loss warning system checks theset pressure values for all four tires. X If you wish to cancel: Press button X . Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), (USA only) Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS). It measures the...

illuminated, the system may not be able todetect or signal low tire pressure as intended.TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety ofreasons, including the installation ofincompatible replacement or alternate tiresor wheels on the vehicle that prevent theTPMS from functioning properly. Alwayscheck t...

X Press button V or U on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedlyuntil the standard display appears in themultifunction display ( Y page 112). X Press button & or * on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedlyuntil the following message appears in themultifunction display: Tire Pressure Mon...

tires are significantly underinflated.Accordingly, when the low tire pressuretelltale illuminates, you should stop and checkyour tires as soon as possible. Driving on asignificantly underinflated tire causes the tireto overheat and can lead to tire failure.Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency...

Restarting Advanced TPMS G Warning! It is the driver’s responsibility to set the tireinflation pressure to the recommended coldtire inflation pressure. Underinflated tiresaffect the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.You might lose control over the vehicle. When you restart the TPMS, the system s...

affect handling and fuel economy, and aremore likely to fail from being overheated.Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires canadversely affect handling and ride comfort,wear unevenly, increase stopping distance,and result in sudden deflation (blowout)because they are more likely to becomepunctu...

Tire and Loading Information placard i Data shown on Tire and Loading Information placard example are forillustration purposes only. Load limit dataare specific to each vehicle and may varyfrom data shown in the followingillustration. Refer to Tire and LoadingInformation placard on vehicle for actua...

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Step 1 Combined weight limit of occupants and cargo from Tire and Loading Information placard 1 500 lbs 1 500 lbs 1 500 lbs Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Step 2 Number of occupants (driver and passengers) 5 3 1 Seating configuration front: 2rear: 3 front: 1rear: 2 front...

Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross AxleWeight Rating (GAWR) for either the front orrear axle. You can obtain the GVWR andGAWR from the certification label. Thecertification label can be found on the driver’sdoor B-pillar, see the “Technical data” section( Y page 288). Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GV...

MOExtended system The MOExtended system allows you tocontinue driving your vehicle even if there isa total loss of pressure in one or more tires.You may only use the MOExtended system inconjunction with the tire pressure losswarning system ( Y page 186), the TPMS ( Y page 188), or the Advanced TPMS ...

cornering, hydroplaning, or peak tractioncharacteristics. The traction grades, from highest to lowest,are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades representthe tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement asmeasured under controlled conditions onspecified government test surfaces of asphaltand concrete. A tire marke...

dimension front vs. rear), tire rotation is notpossible.If applicable to your vehicle’s tireconfiguration, tires can be rotated accordingto the tire manufacturer’s recommendedintervals in the tire manufacturer’s warrantypamphlet located in your vehicle literatureportfolio. If none is available, tire...

Tire size designation, load and speed rating : Tire width ; Aspect ratio in % = Radial tire code ? Rim diameter A Load index B Speed symbol i For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle andmay vary from data shown in aboveillustration. General: Depending on the ...

Index Speed rating H M+S 11 up to 130 mph (210 km/h) V M+S 11 up to 149 mph (240 km/h) i Not all M+S rated tires provide special winter performance. Make sure the tiresyou use show M+S and the mountain/snowflake i marking on the tire sidewall. These tires meet specific snowtraction performance requi...

Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure This number is the greatest amount of airpressure that should ever be put in the tire. Normal occupant weight The number of occupants the vehicle isdesigned to seat, multiplied by 68 kilograms(150 lb). Occupant distribution The distribution of occupants in...

Treadwear indicators Narrow bands, sometimes called “wear bars”that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 / 16 in (1.6 mm) of tread remains. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that providesconsumers with ratings for a tire’s traction,temperature and treadwear. Rat...

Observe the following guidelines when usingsnow chains: R Use of snow chains is not permissible withall wheel/tire combinations ( Y page 291). R Use snow chains in pairs and on rearwheels only. Follow the manufacturer’smounting instructions. ! If snow chains are mounted to the front wheels, they may...

Driving instructions Drive sensibly – save fuel To save fuel you should: R Keep tires at the recommended inflationpressures. R Remove unnecessary loads. R Remove roof rack when not in use. R Allow engine to warm up under low loaduse. R Avoid frequent acceleration anddeceleration. R Have all maintena...

It can also result in the brakes overheating,thereby significantly reducing theireffectiveness. It may not be possible to stopthe vehicle in sufficient time to avoid anaccident. After hard braking, it is advisable to drive onfor some time, rather than immediately park,so that the air stream will coo...

dynamometer or when the vehicle is beingtowed with the front axle raised.Active braking action through the ESP ® may otherwise seriously damage the brakesystem which is not covered by theMercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If your brake system is only subjected tomoderate loads, you should occasionally ...

X Reduce vehicle speed. X Avoid track grooves in the road. X Apply brakes cautiously. Standing water ! Do not drive through flooded areas. Before driving through water, determine itsdepth.If you must drive through standing water,drive slowly to prevent water from enteringthe passenger compartment or...

conditions, drive only with at least onewindow fully open at all times. Maintenance Notes The Maintenance System in your vehicletracks the distance driven and the timeelapsed since the last maintenance service.It calculates other maintenance service workrequired, and calls for the next maintenancese...

Maintenance service term exceeded If you have exceeded the suggestedmaintenance service term, you will see thefollowing message in the multifunctiondisplay: Service A Exceeded By XXXXX Miles (Km)Service A Exceeded By XXX DaysService A Exceeded By X Day In addition, a signal sounds when themessage ap...

Power washer ! Follow the instructions provided by the power washer manufacturer onmaintaining a distance between the vehicleand the nozzle of the power washer.Never use a round nozzle to power-washtires. The intense jet of water can result indamage to the tire.Always replace a damaged tire.Always k...

Corrosion protection, such as MBAnticorrosion Wax should be applied to theengine compartment after every enginecleaning. Before applying, all control linkagebushings and joints should be lubricated. Thepoly-V-belt and all pulleys should beprotected from any wax. Vehicle washing In the winter, thorou...

Headlamps, brake lamps, tail lamps, side markers, turn signal lenses X Use a mild vehicle wash detergent, such asMercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo,with plenty of water. ! Only use window cleaning solutions that are suitable for plastic lamp lenses.Window cleaning solutions which are notsuitable may...

An automotive glass cleaner isrecommended. ! Fold the windshield wiper arms back onto the windshield before turning the SmartKeyin the starter switch or pressing theKEYLESS-GO start/stop button.Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiperarm back. If released, the force of theimpact from the tensioni...

Vehicle equipment ............................ 224Where will I find ...? .......................... 224Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ....................... 228What to do if … .................................. 251Unlocking/locking manually ........... 261Resetting activated N...

Example illustration : Tool bag and jack ; Collapsible wheel chock = Electrical air pump 14 ? Storage well casing X To access jack: Remove tool bag : . Collapsible wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves to securethe vehicle, e.g. while changing a wheel. X Take the collapsible wheel chock fro...

Before placing the jack back into the vehicletool kit: X Fully collapse the jack. X Fold in the crank handle (storage position). Spare wheel G Observe Safety notes, see page 271. The spare wheel is located in the spaceunderneath the trunk floor. X Removing: Open the trunk ( Y page 71). X Lift the tr...

X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve of thecollapsible tire. X Unscrew the valve insert from the valveusing the valve extractor integrated in thevalve cap. X Allow the air to escape. i It may take a few minutes for the collapsible tire to deflate completely. X Screw the valve insert back into the ...

X Push the front edge of the luggage box indirection of arrows under the cover of thetrunk sill. X Press the fastening clips onto the fasteningbolts until they lock into place. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Notes Warning and malfunction messages appear inthe multifunction disp...

Text messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions ABS ABS, ESP Inoperativ e See Operator’s Man. The brake system is still functioning normally but due to amalfunction, the ABS, the BAS, the ESP ® , and the PRE- SAFE ® system are unavailable. X Continue drivin...

G Warning! If the 04 indicator lamp remains illuminated with an adult occupant on the front passenger seat even after performing the above corrective steps, do not have any passenger usethe front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/cons...

Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions P Gear Selector Lever In P Position You have opened the driver’s door while the engine was notrunning and the automatic transmission was not in parkposition P. X Shift the automatic transmission into park position P. You have atte...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions Tire Pressure Check tires The tire pressure loss warning system indicates that the tireinflation pressure is too low in at least one tire. X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abruptsteering and braking maneuvers. Observe the...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions Tire Pres. Monitor Wheel Sensor Missing Vehicles with Advanced TPMS (Canada only):At least one sensor is defect (e.g. battery is empty).The respective tire is indicated by – – instead of the tire inflation pressure in the multifunction di...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions Check Tires Vehicles with Advanced TPMS (Canada only):The tire inflation pressure in at least one tire is significantlybelow the reference value.The respective tire is indicated in the multifunction display. X Carefully bring the vehicle ...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions $ (USA only) J (Canadaonly) EBV, ABS, ESP Inoperativ e See Operator’s Man. The brake system is still functioning normally but due to amalfunction, the ABS, the BAS, the EBP, the ESP ® , and the PRE-SAFE ® system are unavailable. X Continu...

Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions G Tele Aid Inoperativ e One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system aremalfunctioning. X Have the Tele Aid system checked at an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center. + Restraint System Malfunctio n Service Required The syst...

Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions = (USA only) ; (Canadaonly) Engine Service There may be a malfunction in R the fuel management system R the ignition system R the exhaust system R the fuel system X Have the engine checkedas soon as possible at anauthorized Mercede...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions ? Coolant Stop Vehicle, turn engine off. The coolant is too hot. X Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so. X Turn off the engine immediately. X Engage the parking brake. X Only start the engine again after the message...

Lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions b Active Headlamps Inoperativ e The active Bi-Xenon headlamp system is malfunctioning. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon aspossible. b Active Headlamps Auxiliary Bulb On The active Bi-Xenon headlamps are malfuncti...

G Warning! Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You maylose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-upand possibly a fire. G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.Do not underin...

Brake Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions ! The yellow ABSindicator lampcomes on whilethe engine isrunning. The ABS has detected a malfunction and switched off. The BAS,the ESP ® , the EBP, and the PRE-SAFE ® system are also switched off.The brake system is still functioning normall...

Driving systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions · The red distancewarning lampcomes on whiledriving and anacousticwarning sounds. You are gaining too rapidly on the vehicle ahead of you or thedistance warning system has recognized a stationary obstacle onyour probable line of tr...

Tires Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions h USA only:Combinationlow tire pressuretelltale/TPMSmalfunctiontelltale for theTPMSilluminatescontinuously.Canada only:Low tirepressure telltalefor theAdvanced TPMSilluminatescontinuously. The TPMS (USA only) or Advanced TPMS (Canada only) d...

the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tiremaintenance, and it is the driver’sresponsibility to maintain correct tirepressure, even if underinflation has notreached the level to trigger illumination of theTPMS low tire pressure telltale.USA only:Your vehicle has also been equipped with aTPMS malfun...

Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions 04 The front passengerfront air bag offindicator lamp does notilluminate and/or doesnot remain illuminatedwith the weight of atypical 12-month-oldchild in a standard childrestraint or less on thefront passenger seat. The system is malfunctioning. ...

X Pull fuel filler flap release : in direction of arrow.The fuel filler flap is unlocked. X Open the fuel filler flap ( Y page 176). X Reinstall side trim panel. X Close the trunk. Resetting activated NECK-PRO active front head restraints If the NECK-PRO active front head restraintshave been trigger...

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO X Insert mechanical key : into opening. X Press mechanical key : in direction of arrow.Battery compartment ; is unlatched. X Pull battery compartment ; out of the SmartKey housing. X Pull out batteries = . X Insert new batteries = under contact springs ? with the positive te...

humidity, driving the vehicle a distance withthe lights on should clear up the fogging. Bulbs You can replace the following bulbs yourself: Halogen headlamps Type : Turn signal lamp: 3457AK ; High-beam lamp: H7 55 W = Parking and standing lamp: W 5 W ? Low-beam lamp: H7 55 W Bi-Xenon headlamps Type ...

X Place bulb socket B back into the housing and turn it clockwise until it engages. X Align housing cover : and turn it clockwise until it engages. High-beam and high-beam flasher bulb (halogen headlamps only)/high-beam flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon headlamps only) X Turn housing cover ; counterclockwise a...

Replacing wiper blades Safety notes G Warning! For safety reasons, switch off the wipers andremove the SmartKey from the starter switch(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make sure thevehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0) before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, thewiper motor could suddenly turn o...

Removing wiper blades ! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They could tear. X Fold the wiper arm forward until it snapsinto place. X Turn the wiper blade at a right angle towiper arm. X Slide the wiper blade sideways out of theretainer. Installing wiper blades X Slide the wiper blade onto the w...

Open doors only when conditions are safeto do so. X Have any passenger exit the vehicle at asafe distance from the roadway. Opendoors only when conditions are safe to doso. Mounting the spare wheel Introduction X Prepare the vehicle as described( Y page 271). X Take the following out of the vehicle:...

X Guide the spare wheel onto the alignmentbolt and push it on. X Insert the wheel bolts and tighten themslightly. X Unscrew the alignment bolt. X Install the last wheel bolt and tighten itslightly. X Vehicles with spare wheel with collapsible tire: Continue the procedure by following the instruction...

X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch toposition 1. or X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Press theKEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. Donot depress the brake pedal. X Press I on electric air pump switch ; . The electric air pump switches on andinflates the collapsible tire. X Inflate the collapsible ti...

X Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly,following the diagonal sequence illustrated( : to A ), until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm). G Warning! Have the tightening torque checked afterchanging a wheel. The wheels could comeloose if they are not tightened to a tor...

Battery Safety notes A battery should always be sufficientlycharged in order to achieve its rated servicelife. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for batterymaintenance intervals.If you use your vehicle mostly for short-distance trips, you will need to have thebattery charge checked more frequently.When r...

Do not rub the battery with rags or cloths. Thebattery could explode if touched due toelectrostatic charge or due to sparkformation. ! The battery is a Valve-Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) battery, also referred to as“fleece” battery.Such batteries do not require topping-up ofthe electrolyte level. VRLA...

battery yourself, follow the operatinginstructions for your charging device.Only use a battery charge unit with amaximum charging voltage of 14.8 V. X Charge battery in accordance with theinstructions of the battery chargermanufacturer. Jump starting G Warning! Failure to follow these directions wil...

vehicle for several minutes beforereattempting the starting process. The battery is located in the trunk underneaththe luggage box ( Y page 227). X Make sure the two vehicles do not touch. X Switch off all electrical consumers. X Engage the parking brake. X Make sure the automatic transmission is in...

Removing cover in rear bumper G Warning! In order to avoid possible serious burns orinjury, use extreme caution when removingthe rear cover, because the rear exhaust pipeis extremely hot. X Press on cover : as indicated by the arrow. X Fold cover : down to reveal the threaded hole for the towing eye...

Active braking action through the ESP ® may otherwise seriously damage the brakesystem which is not covered by theMercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Towing with all wheels on the ground G Warning! If circumstances require towing the vehiclewith all wheels on the ground, always tow witha tow bar if: R t...

explains the fuse allocation and fuseamperages. Before replacing fuses X Engage the parking brake. X Make sure the automatic transmission is inpark position P. X Switch off all electrical consumers. X Turn off the engine. X Remove the SmartKey from the starterswitch. X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Open...

Vehicle equipment ............................ 288Parts service ..................................... 288Warranty coverage ........................... 288Identification labels .......................... 288Vehicle specification CLS 550 (219.372) ........................................... 290Vehicle...

Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Parts service All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centersm...

Vehicle specification CLS 550 (219.372) The quoted data apply only to the standardvehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of allspecial bodies and special equipment. Engine CLS 550 Engine, type 273 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cy...

Engine CLS 63 AMG Engine, type 156 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylinders 8 Bore 4.02 in (102.20 mm) Stroke 3.72 in (94.60 mm) Total piston displacement 378.8 cu in (6 208 cm 3 ) Compression ratio 11.3:1 Output acc. to SAE J 1349 18 507 hp/6 800 rpm (378 kW/6 800 rpm)...

Same size tires ! Winter tires on rims with different wheel offset front vs. rear cannot be rotated. CLS 550 18" wheels Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset (front axle)Wheel offset (rear axle) 8.5 J x 18 H21.10 in (28 mm)0.71 in (18 mm) Winter tires 20,21 245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S i or245/4...

Mixed size tires CLS 550 18" wheels Front axle Rims (light alloy)Wheel offset 8.5 J x 18 H21.10 in (28 mm) Summer tires 24,25 245/40 R18 93Y MOExtended Rear axle Rims (light alloy)Wheel offset 9.5 J x 18 H21.30 in (33 mm) Summer tires 24,25,26 275/35 R18 95Y MOExtended CLS 550 27 18" wheels ...

Spare wheel ! Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim.If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the valuesgiven in this Operator’s Manual, inflate...

Approved engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for theirsuitability in our engines and durability for ourservice intervals. Therefore, only useapproved engine oils and oil filters requiredfor vehicles with the Maintenance System.For a listing of approved engine oils and oilfilters, contact...

Under extremely strenuous operatingconditions, this moisture content can lead tothe formation of bubbles in the system, thusreducing the system’s efficiency.Therefore, the brake fluid must be replacedregularly. Refer to your vehicle’s MaintenanceBooklet for replacement interval. Only brake fluid app...

After an extended period of using fuelswithout such additives carbon deposits canbuild up, especially on the intake valves andin the combustion area, leading to engineperformance problems such as: R Warm-up hesitation R Unstable idle R Knocking/pinging R Misfire R Power loss In areas where carbon de...

The water in the cooling system must meetminimum requirements, which are usuallysatisfied by normal drinking water.If you are not sure about the water quality,contact an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminumparts. The use of aluminum comp...

Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center hastrained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly.For expert advice and quality service, contactan authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.If you are interested in obtaining serviceliterature for your vehicle, ...