Mercedes-benz CLS-Class 2011 Owners Manual User Manual

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Emission control ... 213Information label ...289System warranties ... 19E

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

! Do not run a cold engine at high enginespeeds. Running a cold engine at highengine speeds may shorten the service lifeof the engine. This is not cov

XGive very little gas.XHave the problem checked at an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.The coolant temperature is above 248‡ (120†)T

GWarning!When leaving the vehicle, always remove theSmartKey from the starter switch, take it withyou, and lock the vehicle. Do not leavechildren unat

carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedalsstill have sufficient clearance.During sudden driving or braking maneuversthe objects could get caught be

M (CLS 63 AMG only) (Y page 107)Rthe position of the accelerator pedalRthe vehicle speedWith drive position D selected, you caninfluence transmission

EffectANeutral positionNo power is transmitted from theengine to the drive axle. When thebrakes are released, the vehicle canbe moved freely (pushed o

Automatic shift programProgram mode selector switchC Comfort For comfort drivingS Sport For sporty drivingProgram mode selector switch on CLS 63 AMGC

mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gearrange using the gear selector lever or thesteering wheel gearshift control.Steering wheel gearshift contr

Manual shift programThe manual shift program is available onCLS 63 AMG only.Manual program mode M differs with regardto spontaneity, response time, an

Fuel tank Capacity ... 297Fuel filler flap and cap ... 177Refueling ...

program mode symbol M in the multifunctiondisplay. Thus you can drive at the maximumengine speed for each gear withoutoverrevving the engine.XShift th

GWarning!No messages will be displayed if either theinstrument cluster or the multifunctiondisplay is inoperative.As a result, you will not be able to

Resetting trip odometerXMake sure you are viewing the standarddisplay (Y page 112) in the multifunctiondisplay.XPress and hold the reset button in the

Press button6to answer a callto dial8to redial~to end a callto reject an incoming call=Press buttonVUto select next or previous menuPress button brief

Menus and submenusiThe headings used in the menus table aredesigned to facilitate navigation within thesystem and are not necessarily identical tothos

XIf you see another display, press buttonV or U repeatedly until the standarddisplay appears.XPress button & or * to select thefunctions in the St

Use buttons & or * to select thefollowing functions in the AMG menu:RVehicle supply voltage (Y page 114)RRACETIMER (Y page 114)ROverall analysis (

:Gear indicator;RACETIMER=Best lap time?Lap numberResetting current lapXPress button W while the timer isrunning.The timer stops.XPress button X.The l

Audio/DVD menuThe functions in the Audio/DVD menuoperate the audio or video equipment whichyou have currently switched on.The following functions are

Operating video DVDXSwitch on the COMAND system and selectDVD-Video. Refer to separate COMANDsystem operating instructions.XPress button V or U repeat

Ignition ... 76, 97Immobilizer ... 62Indicator lampssee Lamps, indicato

XPress button V or U repeatedly untilthe Vehicle status message memorymenu appears in the multifunction display.If conditions have occurred causing st

Submenus in the Settings menuXPress button V or U repeatedly untilthe Settings menu appears in themultifunction display.XPress button &.The collec

Selecting speedometer display mode XPress button V or U repeatedly untilthe Settings menu appears in themultifunction display.XPress button &.XMov

XPress button W or X to select thedisplay shown in the standard display.The other display now appears in theStandard display menu (Y page 112).Lightin

RSide marker lampsRFront fog lampsThe locator lighting goes out when the driver’sdoor is opened.If you do not open the driver’s door afterunlocking th

XPress button V or U repeatedly untilthe Settings menu appears in themultifunction display.XPress button &.XMove the selection marker with buttonW

XMove the selection marker with buttonW or X to the Vehicle submenu.XPress button & or * repeatedly untilthe message Automatic Door Lockingappears

Fuel consumption statistics since start XPress button U or V repeatedly untilthe first function of the Trip computermenu appears in the multifunction

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 choos

your phone book) you are calling willappear in the multifunction display.The control system stores the dialednumber in the redial memory.orXPress butt

Messages in the multifunctiondisplay ... 247Switching on/off ... 87Lamps, indicator

previously set speed and wishes to resumethis particular preset speed.GWarning!The cruise control brakes automatically sothat the set speed is not exc

The cruise control speed segments in themultifunction display goes out and anacoustic warning will sound. Observeadditional messages in the multifunct

GWarning!The Distronic is a convenience system. Itsspeed adjustment reduction capability isintended to make cruise control moreeffective and usable wh

Distronic will also not respond to oncomingvehicles.Switch off the DistronicRwhen changing from the left to the rightlane if vehicles are moving more

XImmediately apply the brakes to avoid acollision.Under no circumstances should the driverawait the intermittent warning soundbefore braking.The inter

Cruise control leverThe Distronic system is operated by means ofthe cruise control lever.:Setting current or higher speed;Setting current or lower spe

Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) incrementsXBriefly lift the cruise control lever up indirection of arrow : (Y page 133).The new speed is set and

Rthe ESP® has switched off due to amalfunctionRyou shift the automatic transmission intoneutral position N while drivingThe cruise control speed segme

The Distronic regulates only the distancebetween your vehicle and those directlyahead of it, but does not register stationaryobjects in the road, e.g.

Because of their narrow profile, the vehiclestraveling near the outer edges of the lanehave not yet been detected by the Distronic.There will be insuf

Memory function ... 85Vanity mirror ... 162MOExtended system ... 277MO

The following settings are available:RComfortBoth indicator lamps ; are off.RSport 1One indicator lamp ; is on.RSport 2Both indicator lamps ; are on.X

The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary and theengine is running:Vehiclelevel whenstationaryIndicatorlamp(

andRthe automatic transmission is in driveposition D, reverse gear R, or neutralposition NThe Parktronic system deactivates at speedsabove approximate

Rear sensorsCenter 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 P

XSwitching off: Press Parktronicswitch :.Indicator lamp ; comes on.XSwitching on: Press Parktronic switch :again.Parktronic system malfunction There i

Climate control systemControl panels4-zone automatic climate control Function Recommendation/NotesFront climate control panel1Air distribution,driver’

Function Recommendation/Notes8Air distribution andair volume,passenger side(automatic mode)iSwitch on the automatic mode. Theindicator lamp in button

Function Recommendation/NotesOTemperaturecontrol, left, raisingiSet the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 147)PDisplayQTemperaturecontrol, right, raisi

XDeactivating: Press button ^.0 appears in display ? (Y page 143).XReactivating: Press button ^.Display ? comes on. The previous settingsare once agai

automatic air distribution remainsswitched on.orXTurn air distribution control : or C(Y page 143) on each side of the passengercompartment to the desi

Children in the vehicle ... 52Child seat anchors – LATCH-type(ISOFIX) ... 55Fastening the se

XKeep the air intake grille in front of thewindshield free of snow, leaves, sticks, andany other debris.XAlways keep all air vents and grilles in thep

XOpening/closing air vent: Slide lever :up or down.Rear center console air vents:Left rear center air vent, adjustable;Right rear center air vent, adj

Rair flows onto the windshield and the frontdoor windowsRthe air recirculation mode is switched offiYou can adjust the air volume, airdistribution and

The indicator lamp in button g is not litwhen the air recirculation mode is switchedon automatically.A quantity of outside air is added afterapproxima

Power tilt/sliding sunroofOpening and closingGObserve Safety notes, see page 52.GWarning!When opening or closing the tilt/slidingsunroof, make sure th

With the sunroof closed or raised, you canslide the sunroof screen forward and back.Sunroof screenXSwitch on the ignition.OpeningXOpening manually: Pr

in direction of arrow = until the tilt/slidingsunroof is fully closed.The tilt/sliding sunroof closes with greaterforce.If the tilt/sliding sunroof is

enter vehicle interior resulting inunconsciousness and death.Load distributionThe total load weight including vehicleoccupants and luggage/cargo shoul

XPull catches ; in direction of arrows.XOpen ski bag compartment cover :downwards in direction of the arrow.XPull ski bag = into passengercompartment

XConnect hook C to eye D located in thefront storage compartment in the rearcenter console.XTighten strap by pulling at the loose end(arrow).Unloading

RRACETIMER ... 114Radio Selecting stations ... 116Radio transmitters ...

Carefully secure cargo by applying even loadon all cargo tie-down hooks with rope ofsufficient strength to hold down the cargo.Front storage compartme

iThe Roadside Assistance button º(Y page 164) and the Information buttonE (Y page 167) are located in thestorage compartment.The front armrest storage

XOpening: Press the handle upwards andfold the rear armrest lid up.Storage bags GWarning!Do not place objects with a combined weightof more than 4.4 l

Cup holder in rear center consoleThe cup holder can be removed for cleaningpurposes.XOpening/closing: Slide cover : forwardor rearward.XRemoving: Move

:Vanity mirror lamp;Mounting=Sun visor?Holder, e.g. for gas cardsAVanity mirrorBVanity mirror coverGlare through the windshieldXFlip sun visor = down

XGrab and remove ashtray insert fromashtray frame.XReinstalling ashtray insert: Push theashtray insert back into the frame until itengages.XClosing: P

Power outlet in rear center consoleXOpen the cover in the rear center console(Y page 159).Power outlet in trunkTele Aid! In order to activate the Tele

System self-test The system performs a self-test after youhave switched on the ignition.GWarning!A malfunction in the system has beendetected if any o

relevant cellular phone network is notavailable).The message Call Failed appears in themultifunction display for approximately10 seconds.Should this o

A voice connection between the RoadsideAssistance dispatcher and the occupants ofthe vehicle will be established.XDescribe the nature of the need fora

Service and warranty information ... 19Service intervalssee Maintenance System, Serviceindicator message Service

iIf the indicator lamp in Informationbutton : is flashing continuously andthere was no voice connection to theCustomer Assistance Center established,t

for a minimum of 20 seconds until theindicator lamp in the SOS button is flashing.The message Connecting Call appears inthe multifunction display.As a

Hand-held remote control A is not part of thevehicle equipment.Programming the integrated remote controlXStep 1: Switch on the ignition.XStep 2: If yo

XStep 10: Return to the vehicle and firmlypress, hold for 2 seconds and release theprogrammed signal transmitter button (;,= or ?).XStep 11: Press, ho

Erasing the integrated remote control memoryiIf you sell your vehicle, erase the codes ofall three channels.XSwitch on the ignition.XSimultaneously pr

FloormatsGWarning!Whenever you are using floormats, make surethere is enough clearance and that thefloormats are securely fastened.Floormats should al

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Vehicle equipment ... 176The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ... 176At the gas station ... 176Engine

Vehicle equipmentiThis Operator’s Manual describes allfeatures, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Pl

Mercedes-Benz Center to have the fuelsystem drained completely.! To prevent damage to the catalyticconverters, only use premium unleadedgasoline in th

Technical data (engine)see Vehicle specification Technical data (weights)see Vehicle specification Tel

RWasher system and headlamp cleaningsystem (Y page 181)RBrake fluid (Y page 182)Engine compartmentHoodGWarning!Do not pull the release lever while the

ClosingGWarning!When closing the hood, use extreme cautionnot to catch hands or fingers. Be careful thatyou do not close the hood on anyone.Make sure

For information on messages in themultifunction display concerning engine oil,see the “Practical hints” section(Y page 246).Adding engine oil ! Only u

GWarning!In order to avoid any potentially serious burns:RUse extreme caution when opening thehood if there are any signs of steam orcoolant leaking f

XOpening washer fluid reservoir: Pull tabof cap : upwards.XRefill the washer fluid reservoir.XClosing washer fluid reservoir: Presscap : onto filler h

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 ti

pressure. Otherwise, the tire will beunderinflated.Follow recommended cold tire inflationpressures listed on Tire and LoadingInformation placard on th

Unless specified otherwise, the tire inflationpressures on the tire inflation pressure labelare valid for all approved, factory-equippedtires. When a

Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tireswear excessively and/or unevenly, adverselyaffect handling and fuel economy, and aremore likely to fail

Each tire, including the spare, should bechecked at least once a month when cold.Inflate the tires to the recommended tireinflation pressure as specif

Treadwear ... 199Treadwear indicators ... 198, 208Vehicle maximum load on ... 208Wear pattern

After a certain “learning phase”, the tirepressure loss warning system checks theset pressure values for all four tires.XIf you wish to cancel: Press

illuminated, the system may not be able todetect or signal low tire pressure as intended.TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety ofreasons, includin

XPress button V or U on themultifunction steering wheel repeatedlyuntil the standard display appears in themultifunction display (Y page 112).XPress b

tires are significantly underinflated.Accordingly, when the low tire pressuretelltale illuminates, you should stop and checkyour tires as soon as poss

Restarting Advanced TPMSGWarning!It is the driver’s responsibility to set the tireinflation pressure to the recommended coldtire inflation pressure. U

affect handling and fuel economy, and aremore likely to fail from being overheated.Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires canadversely affect ha

Tire and Loading Information placardiData shown on Tire and LoadingInformation placard example are forillustration purposes only. Load limit dataare s

XStep 5: Determine the combined weight ofluggage and cargo being loaded on thevehicle. That weight may not safely exceedthe available cargo and luggag

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3Step 1 Combined weight limit of occupants and cargo from Tire and Loading Information placard1 500 lbs 1 500 lbs 1 500 lb

Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross AxleWeight Rating (GAWR) for either the front orrear axle. You can obtain the GVWR andGAWR from the certification l

SymbolsTrademarks:RBluetooth® is a registered trademark ofBluetooth SIG Inc.RESP® and PRE-SAFE® are registeredtrademarks of Daimler.RHomeLink® is a re

Vehicle status message memory ... 117Vehicle tool kit ... 224Vehicle washingsee Vehicle care

MOExtended systemThe MOExtended system allows you tocontinue driving your vehicle even if there isa total loss of pressure in one or more tires.You ma

Treadwear indicator : appears as a solidband across the tread.Storing tires ! Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry placewith as little exposure to ligh

cornering, hydroplaning, or peak tractioncharacteristics.The traction grades, from highest to lowest,are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades representthe ti

dimension front vs. rear), tire rotation is notpossible.If applicable to your vehicle’s tireconfiguration, tires can be rotated accordingto the tire m

Tire size designation, load and speed rating:Tire width;Aspect ratio in %=Radial tire code?Rim diameterALoad index BSpeed symboliFor illustration pur

For example, a load rating of 91 correspondsto a maximum load of 1356 lb (615 kg) thetire is designed to support. See also“Maximum tire load” (Y page

Index Speed ratingH M+S11up to 130 mph (210 km/h)V M+S11up to 149 mph (240 km/h)iNot all M+S rated tires provide specialwinter performance. Make sure

The TIN is a unique identifier. The TINfacilitates efforts by tire manufactures tonotify purchasers in recall situations or othersafety matters concer

radio, and heater, to the extent that theseitems are available as factory-installedequipment (whether installed or not).Air pressure The amount of air

Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure This number is the greatest amount of airpressure that should ever be put in the tire.Normal occupant weig

Product InformationPlease observe the following in your own bestinterest:We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts an

Treadwear indicators Narrow bands, sometimes called “wear bars”that show across the tread of a tire when only1/16 in (1.6 mm) of tread remains.Uniform

Observe the following guidelines when usingsnow chains:RUse of snow chains is not permissible withall wheel/tire combinations (Y page 291).RUse snow c

Driving instructionsDrive sensibly – save fuelTo save fuel you should:RKeep tires at the recommended inflationpressures.RRemove unnecessary loads.RRem

It can also result in the brakes overheating,thereby significantly reducing theireffectiveness. It may not be possible to stopthe vehicle in sufficien

dynamometer or when the vehicle is beingtowed with the front axle raised.Active braking action through the ESP®may otherwise seriously damage the brak

XReduce vehicle speed.XAvoid track grooves in the road.XApply brakes cautiously.Standing water! Do not drive through flooded areas.Before driving thro

conditions, drive only with at least onewindow fully open at all times.MaintenanceNotesThe Maintenance System in your vehicletracks the distance drive

Maintenance service term exceeded If you have exceeded the suggestedmaintenance service term, you will see thefollowing message in the multifunctiondi

vehicle’s doors or windows when cleaning theinside.Never use fluids or solvents that are notdesigned for cleaning your vehicle.Always lock away cleani

Power washer! Follow the instructions provided by thepower washer manufacturer onmaintaining a distance between the vehicleand the nozzle of the power

Rhode Island, and Vermont EmissionControl System WarrantyRState Warranty Enforcement Laws (LemonLaws)Important notice for California retail buyers and

Corrosion protection, such as MBAnticorrosion Wax should be applied to theengine compartment after every enginecleaning. Before applying, all control

Headlamps, brake lamps, tail lamps, side markers, turn signal lensesXUse a mild vehicle wash detergent, such asMercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo,with

An automotive glass cleaner isrecommended.! Fold the windshield wiper arms back ontothe windshield before turning the SmartKeyin the starter switch or

CarpetsXUse Mercedes-Benz approved Carpet andFabric Care for cleaning the carpets.Headliner and shelf below rear windowXUse a soft bristle brush or a

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Vehicle equipment ... 224Where will I find ...? ... 224Vehicle status messages in themultifunction dis

Vehicle equipmentiThis Operator’s Manual describes allfeatures, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Pl

Example illustration:Tool bag and jack;Collapsible wheel chock=Electrical air pump14?Storage well casingXTo access jack: Remove tool bag :.Collapsible

Before placing the jack back into the vehicletool kit:XFully collapse the jack.XFold in the crank handle (storage position).Spare wheelGObserve Safety

XUnscrew the valve cap from the valve of thecollapsible tire.XUnscrew the valve insert from the valveusing the valve extractor integrated in thevalve

contacting you in a timely manner should theneed arise.If you sell your Mercedes, please leave allliterature with the vehicle to make it availableto t

XPush the front edge of the luggage box indirection of arrows under the cover of thetrunk sill.XPress the fastening clips onto the fasteningbolts unti

Text messagesSafety systemsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionsABS ABS, ESP InoperativeSee Operator’s Man.The brake system is

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionsFront Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator’s ManualUSA only:The front passenger front air

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionsIf above conditions are met, you can occupy the frontpassenger seat again. Depending on th

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionsFront Passenger Airbag Disabled See Operator’s ManualUSA only:The front passenger front ai

GWarning!If the 04 indicator lamp remains illuminated with an adult occupant on the frontpassenger seat even after performing the above corrective ste

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionsDISTRONIC Currently Unavailable See Operator’s ManualDistronic is deactivated because:RThe

VehicleDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionsP Gear Selector Lever In P PositionYou have opened the driver’s door while the engi

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionsTire PressureCheck tiresThe tire pressure loss warning system indicates that the tireinfla

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionsTire Pres. MonitorWheel Sensor MissingVehicles with Advanced TPMS (Canada only):At least o

Proper use of the vehicleProper use of the vehicle requires that you arefamiliar with the following information andrules:Rthe safety precautions in th

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionsCheck TiresVehicles with Advanced TPMS (Canada only):The tire inflation pressure in at lea

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and X Solutions$(USA only)J(Canadaonly)EBV, ABS, ESP Inoperative See Operator’s Man.The brake system is s

Safety systemsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionsGTele Aid InoperativeOne or more main functions of the Tele Aid system arema

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and X Solutions¨MalfunctionThe system is functional only to a limited extent.The system display or the sy

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and X Solutions+Key Not Detected(messageappears inred)The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is not detected while

EngineDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and X Solutions=(USA only);(Canadaonly)Engine ServiceThere may be a malfunction inRthe fuel managem

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and X Solutions?Coolant Stop Vehicle, turn engine off.The coolant is too hot.XStop the vehicle immediatel

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and X Solutions?Coolant Stop Vehicle, turn engine off.The poly-V-belt could be broken.XStop the vehicle i

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and X Solutions#Low VoltageStart EngineThe battery has insufficient voltage.XStart the engine.4Check oil

LampsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionsbActive Headlamps InoperativeThe active Bi-Xenon headlamp system is malfunctioning.XC

This information helps, for example, todiagnose vehicle systems after a collision andto continuously improve vehicle safety.Daimler may access the inf

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionsbMarker Lamp Front LeftorMarker Lamp Front RightThe front left side or right side marker l

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionsbLow Beam LeftorLow Beam RightThe left or right low-beam lamp is malfunctioning.XHalogen h

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionsbFront Left Turn SignalorFront Right Turn SignalThe left or right front turn signal lamp i

GWarning!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 d

BrakeProblemPossible causes/consequences and X Solutions!The yellow ABSindicator lampcomes on whilethe engine isrunning.The ABS has detected a malfunc

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and X Solutions$ (USA only)J (Canada only)The red brake warninglamp comes on whilethe engine is runningand an acou

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and X Solutions7The red seat belttelltale comeson while thevehicle isstanding stilland the engine isrunning or whi

might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarilywhich could also result in injury.ProblemPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionsdThe yellow ESP®warnin

Driving systemsProblemPossible causes/consequences and X Solutions·The red distancewarning lampcomes on whiledriving and anacousticwarning sounds.You

EngineProblemPossible causes/consequences and X Solutions= (USA only); (Canada only)The yellow enginemalfunction indicatorlamp comes on whenthe engine

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ProblemPossible causes/consequences and X Solutions?The red coolanttemperaturewarning lampcomes on whenthe engine isrunning and anacousticwarning soun

TiresProblemPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionshUSA only:Combinationlow tire pressuretelltale/TPMSmalfunctiontelltale for theTPMSilluminatesc

the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tiremaintenance, and it is the driver’sresponsibility to maintain correct tirepressure, even if underinflation

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and X Solutions04The front passengerfront air bag offindicator lamp does notilluminate and/or doesnot remain illum

XMove locking tab : in the direction ofarrow.XSlide mechanical key ; out of the housing.Unlocking the driver’s doorXInsert mechanical key ; into the d

XInsert mechanical key ; into the driver’sdoor lock.XTurn mechanical key ; clockwise toposition 1.The driver’s door is locked.XTurn mechanical key ; b

XPull fuel filler flap release : in direction ofarrow.The fuel filler flap is unlocked.XOpen the fuel filler flap (Y page 176).XReinstall side trim pa

GWarning!Batteries contain poisonous and corrosivesubstances. Therefore, keep the batteries outof reach of children.If a battery is swallowed, seek me

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GOXInsert mechanical key : into opening.XPress mechanical key : in direction ofarrow.Battery compartment ; is unlatched.XPull ba

humidity, driving the vehicle a distance withthe lights on should clear up the fogging.BulbsYou can replace the following bulbs yourself:Halogen headl

Exterior view ... 26Cockpit ... 27Instrument cluster ...

Notes on bulb replacement! Do not replace LEDs or bulbs notdescribed in this section. You couldotherwise damage the LEDs, the bulbs orparts of the veh

XPlace bulb socket B back into the housingand turn it clockwise until it engages.XAlign housing cover : and turn itclockwise until it engages.High-bea

Replacing wiper bladesSafety notesGWarning!For safety reasons, switch off the wipers andremove the SmartKey from the starter switch(vehicles with KEYL

Removing wiper blades! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts.They could tear.XFold the wiper arm forward until it snapsinto place.XTurn the wiper bla

Open doors only when conditions are safeto do so.XHave any passenger exit the vehicle at asafe distance from the roadway. Opendoors only when conditio

with the jack. Do not disengage the parkingbrake while the vehicle is raised.Make sure that the ground on which thevehicle is standing and where you p

XPlace jack = on firm ground.XPosition jack = under take-upbracket ; so that it is always vertical asseen from the side, even if the vehicle isparked

XGuide the spare wheel onto the alignmentbolt and push it on.XInsert the wheel bolts and tighten themslightly.XUnscrew the alignment bolt.XInstall the

XTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch toposition 1.orXVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Press theKEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. Donot depress the brake

XTighten the five wheel bolts evenly,following the diagonal sequence illustrated(: to A), until all bolts are tight. Observea tightening torque of 96

Exterior viewiThis Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially availablefor your vehicle at the time of purchase. Plea

BatterySafety notesA battery should always be sufficientlycharged in order to achieve its rated servicelife. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for batterym

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

battery yourself, follow the operatinginstructions for your charging device.Only use a battery charge unit with amaximum charging voltage of 14.8 V.XC

vehicle for several minutes beforereattempting the starting process.The battery is located in the trunk underneaththe luggage box (Y page 227).XMake s

using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dollyequipment. This method is preferable to othertypes of towing.! To prevent damage during transport, donot

Removing cover in rear bumperGWarning!In order to avoid possible serious burns orinjury, use extreme caution when removingthe rear cover, because the

Active braking action through the ESP®may otherwise seriously damage the brakesystem which is not covered by theMercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Towing

explains the fuse allocation and fuseamperages.Before replacing fusesXEngage the parking brake.XMake sure the automatic transmission is inpark positio

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Vehicle equipment ... 288Parts service ... 288Warranty coverage ...

CockpitFunction Page:Combination switch:Turn signals 89Wipers 92High beam 90;Cruise control lever:Cruise control 127Distronic 133=Steering wheel gears

Vehicle equipmentiThis Operator’s Manual describes allfeatures, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Pl

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) canbe foundRon certification label : on the driver’s doorB-pillarRembossed underneath a cover in the frontpass

Vehicle specification CLS 550 (219.372)The quoted data apply only to the standardvehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the correspon

Engine CLS 63 AMGEngine, type156Mode of operation4-stroke engine,gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders8Bore4.02 in (102.20 mm)Stroke3.72 in (94.60 mm)Tot

is not covered by the Mercedes-BenzLimited Warranty.For information on driving with MOExtendedtires, see the “Practical hints” section(Y page 277).! U

Same size tires! Winter tires on rims with different wheel offset front vs. rear cannot be rotated.CLS 55018" wheels Rims (light alloy)Wheel offs

Mixed size tiresCLS 55018" wheels Front axle Rims (light alloy)Wheel offset8.5 J x 18 H21.10 in (28 mm)Summer tires24,25245/40 R18 93Y MOExtended

CLS 55028CLS 63 AMG19" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy)8.5 J x 19 H2Wheel offset0.98 in (25 mm)Summer tires29255/35 ZR19 96Y XL (Extra Lo

Spare wheel! Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflationpressure on the yellow label located on the spare

Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Engine with oil filterCLS 550 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) Approved engineoilsCLS 63 AMG339.3 US qt (8.8 l)Automa

Our company and staff congratulate you onthe purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.Your selection of our product is ademonstration of your trust in our c

Instrument clusterFunction Page:# Left turn signalindicator lamp ;d ESP® warning lamp 255=Speedometer ?Multifunction display 111A· Distance warningla

Approved engine oilsEngine oils are specifically tested for theirsuitability in our engines and durability for ourservice intervals. Therefore, only u

Under extremely strenuous operatingconditions, this moisture content can lead tothe formation of bubbles in the system, thusreducing the system’s effi

After an extended period of using fuelswithout such additives carbon deposits canbuild up, especially on the intake valves andin the combustion area,

The water in the cooling system must meetminimum requirements, which are usuallysatisfied by normal drinking water.If you are not sure about the water

Model Approximate freeze protection-35‡ (-37†) -49‡ (-45†)Cooling systemCLS 550 6.0 US qt (5.65 l) 6.6 US qt (6.2 l)CLS 63 AMG 6.2 US qt (5.9 l) 6.9 U

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Service and LiteratureYour authorized Mercedes-Benz Center hastrained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly.For

Order no. 6515 1451 13 Part no. 219 584 81 83 Edition A 2010É2195848183=ËÍ2195848183219_AKB; 4; 54, en-USd2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.12009-05-11T16:21:0

Function Page; Engine malfunctionindicator lamp, Canada only257h Combination low tirepressure/TPMSmalfunction telltale, USAonly188,259h Low tire press

Function PagePress button & or *briefly:to move within a menuto select previous or nexttrack, scene or storedstation within Audio/DVDmenu 116to sw

Center consoleUpper partFunction Page:Seat heating, driver’s side 81;Rear window sunshadeswitch 162=Rear seat head restraintsswitch, folding down 80?H

Lower partFunction Page:Ashtray 162;KEYLESS-GO start/stopbutton 76=Gear selector lever 102?Parktronic systemdeactivation switch 139AAdaptive Damping S

Overhead control panelFunction Page:Rear interior lighting on/off 91;Automatic interior lighting 91=Front interior lighting on/off 91?Power tilt/slidi

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Vehicle equipment ... 36Occupant safety ... 36Panic alarm ...

Vehicle equipmentiThis Operator’s Manual describes allfeatures, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Pl

GWarning!The SRS self-check has detected amalfunction when the SRS indicator lamp+Rdoes not come on at allRfails to go out after approximately4 second

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adjusting the seat and steering wheel. Ifyou have any difficulties, please contact anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center.RDo not lean your head or chest c

In case of other types of impacts and impactsbelow air bag deployment thresholds, airbags will not deploy. The driver andpassengers will then be prote

followed. These instructions are availablefrom any authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.RGiven the considerable deployment speed,required inflation volume,

conjunction with a properly positioned andfastened seat belt.Side impact air bags GObserve Safety notes, see page 37.Front side impact air bags : and

weight category determined by weight sensorreadings from the front passenger seat.The system does not deactivateRthe front passenger side impact air b

indicator lamp out, the front passenger frontair bag is activated.When the OCS senses that the frontpassenger seat occupant is classified as anadult o

04 indicator lamp whiledriving to make sure the 04indicator lamp is illuminated. If the04 indicator lamp goes out orremains out, do not transport a ch

RDo not move the front passenger seatbackwards against stiff objects.RSit with the seat belt properly fastened in aposition that is as upright as poss

your seat belt. The air bags can only protectas intended if the occupants are properlywearing their seat belts.GWarning!Never ride in a moving vehicle

RPosition the lap belt as low as possible onyour hips and not across the abdomen. Ifthe lap belt is positioned across yourabdomen, it could cause seri

Index ... 4Introduction ... 19At a glance ...

XWith a smooth motion, pull the seat belt outof seat belt outlet :.XPlace the shoulder portion of the seat beltacross the top of your shoulder and the

If you and/or your passenger release theseat belt during driving, the seat belttelltale 7 starts flashing and thewarning chime sounds as described bef

The PRE-SAFE® system takes preventivemeasures to better protect the occupantsfrom the possibility of personal injuries in thefollowing hazardous situa

You cannot remove the NECK-PRO activefront head restraints.GWarning!For your protection, drive only with properlypositioned head restraints.Adjust the

Seat and head restraintGObserve Safety notes, see page 77.XPosition seat = and head restraintproperly. See (Y page 78) for seat andhead restraint adju

Infant and child restraint systemsGObserve Safety notes, see page 52.We recommend all infants and children beproperly restrained at all times while th

Children can be killed or seriously injured byan inflating air bag. Note the followingimportant information when circumstancesrequire you to place a c

Top tether straps enable an additionalconnection to be made between childrestraint systems secured with LATCH-type(ISOFIX) anchors and rear seats. Thi

Information sign : indicates the position ofanchor ;.XFold the upholstery blend upward to accessanchors ;.XInstall a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seatacc

XActivating: Press override switch :.Indicator lamp ; comes on.The functions in the rear are disabled.You can still operate the rear door windowsusing

1, 2, 3 ...4-zone automatic climate controlsee Climate control system AABS (Antilock Brake System) ... 58Indicator lamp

achieved with winter tires, or snow chainsas required.Safety notesGWarning!The following factors increase the risk ofaccidents:RExcessive speed, espec

If the ABS malfunctions, the wheels may lockduring hard braking, reducing steeringcapability and extending the braking distance.BASGObserve Safety not

GWarning!Never switch off the ESP® when you see theESP® warning lamp d flashing in theinstrument cluster. In this case proceed asfollows:RWhen driving

When you switch off the ESP®,Rthe ESP® does not stabilize the vehicleRthe engine output is not limited, whichallows the drive wheels to spin and thus

XWith the engine running, press ESP®switch : until the ESP® warning lampd in the instrument cluster comes on.The ESP® is switched off.GWarning!When th

i If the alarm stays on for more than30 seconds, the Tele Aid system initiates acall to the Customer Assistance Centerautomatically. The Tele Aid syst

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Vehicle equipment ... 66Locking and unlocking ... 66Starter switch positions ... 76Se

Vehicle equipmentiThis Operator’s Manual describes allfeatures, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Pl

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 harmfuli

Gear selector lever ... 102Kickdown ... 104Kickdown (manual shift program) .. 108Manual shift

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 harmfuli

or-you attempt to clean an outside doorhandleRRemember that the engine can be startedby anyone with a SmartKey that is leftinside the vehicle.Possibil

iIf the batteries are checked within signalrange of the vehicle, pressing button& or % will lock or unlock the vehicleaccordingly.Loss of the Smar

affecting the window before trying to shutthe door.XRear doors: Pull up locking knob on therespective rear door to unlock door.XPull on the inside doo

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

Closing the trunk from the outside manuallyXLower trunk lid by pulling firmly onhandle :.XClose trunk with hands placed flat on trunklid.Closing the t

trunk opening/closing switch can beoperated. Therefore, do not leave childrenunattended in the vehicle, or with access toan unlocked vehicle. A child’

XBriefly press emergency releasebutton :.The emergency release button unlocks andopens the trunk while the vehicle is standingstill or in motion.Illum

Starter switch positionsSmartKeyGObserve Safety notes, see page 52.Starter switchgFor removing SmartKey (gear selectorlever must be in park position P

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button:USA only;Canada onlyPosition 0Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stopbutton, the vehicle’s on-board electronicshave st

Chrome-plated exhaust tip,cleaning ... 221Cigarette lighter ... 163Climate con

Observe the following points:RAdjust the seat backrest until your arms areslightly angled when holding the steeringwheel.RAdjust the seat to a comfort

XSeat fore and aft adjustment: Press theswitch forward or backward in direction ofarrow ?.iWhen moving the seat fore or aft, the headrestraints may re

Rear seat head restraintsGWarning!For safety reasons, always drive with the rearhead restraints in the upright position whenthe rear seats are occupie

XSwitch on the ignition.XSeat cushion depth: Adjust the seatcushion depth to the length of your upperleg using switch ?.XSeat backrest contour: Adjust

Rear seat heating switch (Canada only)The red indicator lamps in seat heatingswitch : come on to show which heatinglevel you have selected.The seat he

seat position and the exterior rear viewmirrors.Easy-entry/exit featureThis feature allows the driver an easier entryinto and exit from the vehicle. W

XSwitch on the ignition.XSwitching on: Turn switch at the tip of thestalk in direction of arrow :.Indicator lamp = comes on.iThe steering wheel heatin

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 t

Each memory position button on the driver’sside can store all of the following settings:RSeat positionRMulticontour seat: previously savedsettingsRSte

Exterior lamp switch1 WStanding lamps, left2 XStanding lamps, right3 $OffDaytime running lamp mode4 ÃAutomatic headlamp modeDaytime running lamp mode5

Direction of rotation (tires) ... 197Displays Digital speedometer ... 113Distronic ...

L when driving or when traffic and/orambient lighting conditions require you to doso.In low ambient lighting conditions, only switchfrom position à to

USA onlyYou can only switch on the high-beamheadlamps in low ambient lighting conditions.The high-beam flasher is available at all times.XFor nighttim

To signal minor directional changes:XPress the combination switch only to thepoint of resistance in direction ofarrow ; or ? and release.The correspon

Corner-illuminating front fog lampsCorner-illuminating front fog lamps are notavailable on vehicles with AMG SportPackage and on CLS 63 AMG.The corner

BInterior lightingCAmbient lightingDFront reading lamps Automatic control XActivating: Press switch q.The interior lighting comes on in darkness,when

Switching on/offCombination switch1$ Windshield wipers off2Ä Slow intermittent wiping53Å Fast intermittent wiping64° Slow continuous wiping5¯ Fast con

For information on filling up the washerreservoir, see “Washer system and headlampcleaning system” (Y page 181).For information on cleaning the headla

and “Convenience closing feature”(Y page 96).iAfter switching off the ignition orremoving the SmartKey from the starterswitch, you can operate the doo

Summer opening featureWhen the weather is warm, you can ventilatethe vehicle before driving off bysimultaneouslyRopening the door windowsRopening the

carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedalsstill have sufficient clearance.During sudden driving or braking maneuversthe objects could get caught be