fuel consumption MERCEDES-BENZ CLS55AMG 2006 W219 Owner's Manual

152 Controls in detailControl system
Menu6
Menu7
Menu8
Settings
Trip computer
Telephone
(page 157)
(page 171)
(page 172)
Commands/submenusReset to factory settings
Fuel consumption statistics after start
Load phone book
Instrument cluster submenu
Fuel consumption statistics since the last
reset
Search for name in phone book
Time/Date submenu
Distance to empty
Lighting submenuVehicle submenuConvenience submenuDynamic seat* submenuiThe headings used in the menus table
are designed to facilitate navigation
within the system and are not neces-
sarily identical to those shown in the
control system displays.
The first function displayed in each
menu will automatically show you
which part of the system you are in.

171 Controls in detail
Control system
Trip computer menu
Use the trip computer menu to call up sta-
tistical data on your vehicle. The following
information is available:
Fuel consumption statistics after start
Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
trip computer menu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see
After start
in the
multifunction display.1Distance driven since start
2Time elapsed since start
3Average speed since start
4Average fuel consumption since start
Fuel consumption since last reset

Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
trip computer menu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see
After reset
in the
multifunction display.1Distance driven since last reset
2Time elapsed since last reset
3Average speed since last reset
4Average fuel consumption since last
reset
Function
Page
Fuel consumption statistics after
start
171
Fuel consumption statistics
since last reset
171
Distance to empty
172
iAll statistics stored since the last en-
gine start will be reset approximately
4 hours after the SmartKey in the start-
er switch is turned to position0 or
removed from the starter switch.
Resetting will not occur if you turn the
SmartKey back to position1 or2 with-
in this time period.

172 Controls in detailControl systemResetting fuel consumption statistics
Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
trip computer menu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see the reading that you want
to reset in the multifunction display.

Press and hold the reset button in the
instrument cluster (
page 24) until
the value is reset to 0.Distance to empty

Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
trip computer menu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see
Range:
in the multifunc-
tion display.
In the multifunction display you will see
the calculated range based on the cur-
rent fuel tank level.
TEL menu*Warning!
G
A driver’s attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we rec-
ommend that you pull over to a safe location
and stop before placing or taking a tele-
phone call. If you choose to use the tele-
phone while driving, please use the
hands-free device and only use the tele-
phone when weather, road and traffic condi-
tions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving a
vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 14 m) every second.

239 Controls in detail
Driving systems

Start the engine (
page 49).

Press the damping button1 until the
desired suspension style is set.Vehicle level control
Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride
height to


increase vehicle safety


reduce fuel consumption
The following vehicle chassis ride heights
can be selected:


Normal


Raised
The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or
lowered according to the selected level
setting and to the vehicle speed:


At a speed exceeding approximately
68 mph (110 km / h) with normal level
set or exceeding 75 mph (120 km / h)
with raised level set, the ride height is
reduced automatically. The table on
the next page provides an overview of
the vehicle levels.


With decreasing speed, the ride height
is again raised to the normal level.
Select the raised level only when required
by current driving conditions. Otherwise


handling may be impaired


fuel consumption may increase
!If you have selected the Comfort sus-
pension tuning (
page 238), the vehi-
cle lowers slightly when you lock it
within approximately 60 seconds after
switching off the engine. When parking,
make sure that your vehicle cannot
come into contact with other objects,
such as a curb, while lowering. Your ve-
hicle could otherwise be damaged.
iThe selected suspension style is stored
in memory, even after the SmartKey is
removed from the starter switch.
iThese height adjustments are so small
that you may not notice any change.Warning!
G
To help avoid personal injury, keep hands
and feet away from wheel housing area, and
stay away from under the vehicle when low-
ering the vehicle chassis.

279 Operation
Driving instructions
Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Fuel consumption, to a great extent, de-
pends on driving habits and operating con-
ditions.
To save fuel you should:

Keep tires at the recommended infla-
tion pressures.


Remove unnecessary loads.


Remove roof rack when not in use.


Allow engine to warm up under low
load use.


Avoid frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.


Have all maintenance work performed
at the intervals specified in the Mainte-
nance Booklet and as required by the
Maintenance System. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Fuel consumption is also increased by driv-
ing in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic,
on short trips and in hilly area.
Drinking and driving
Pedals
Warning!
G
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs
and driving are very dangerous combina-
tions. Even a small amount of alcohol or
drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal ac-
cident are greatly increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.
Warning!
G
Make sure that absolutely no objects are ob-
structing the pedals range of movement.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta-
cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in
the footwell, make sure that the pedals still
have sufficient clearance.

449 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
!
Only use tires which have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires
approved by Mercedes-Benz are devel-
oped to provide best possible perfor-
mance in conjunction with the driving
safety systems on your vehicle such as
ABS or ESP
®. Tires specially developed
for your vehicle and tested and ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz can be iden-
tified by finding the following on the
tire’s sidewall:


MO = M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal
equipment tires
AMG vehicles:
Does not apply to all approved tires
on AMG vehicles. For information
on tested and approved tires for
AMG vehicles, contact an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.


MOE = M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal
E
xtended (tires with limited run-flat
characteristics) original equipment
tires
Using tires other than those approved
by Mercedes-Benz may result in dam-
age that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.iFor information on driving with
MOExtended tires, see
“MOExtendedsystem*” (
page 321).
!Using tires other than those approved
by Mercedes-Benz can have detrimen-
tal effects, such as

poor handling characteristics


increased noise


increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load,
exhibit dimensional variations and dif-
ferent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. Damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle may be the result.

485 Index
Front seats
Heating* 128
FSS (Canada vehicles) 339
FSS (Flexible Service System) 474
Fuel 291
Fuel reserve warning lamp 358
Premium unleaded gasoline 291
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 171
Since last reset 171
Fuel filler flap 290
Locking 290
Opening 290
Unlocking 290
Fuel requirements 466
Fuel tank
Filler flap 290
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 461
Fuse box in trunk 442
Fuses 441
Fuse chart 441
Fuse extractor 441
Replacing 441
Spare fuses 441G
Garage door opener* 270
Gasoline see Fuel 291
GAWR 332
Gear range 474
Automatic transmission 181
Limiting 181
Shifting into optimal 183
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 349
Position 178
Global
Locking 101
Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 107
Unlocking 100
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 107
Global Positioning System (GPS) 474
Glove box 251
Good visibility 191
GPS 474
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 332
GVWR 333H
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 349
Hazard warning flasher 140
Head restraint
Active head restraint 74, 124
Head restraints
resetting activated 407
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 135
Bi-Xenon* 472
Cleaning lenses 346
Cleaning system* 191
Deactivating 59
Headliner, cleaning 350
Heated seats* 128
Height adjustment
Head restraints 41
Steering wheel 41
Vehicle level 239
High beam flasher 53, 138
High beam headlamps
Replacing bulbs 415
Switching on 53, 138
High mounted brake lamp 412

489 Index
Electro-hydraulic brake system 375,
376
Engine oil 382, 383
ESP
®
368
Fog lamps 387, 388, 389, 390
Hood 384
Light sensor 389
Maintenance service 392
Parking brake 375
Parking lamps 388
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 392
Reserve fuel 384
Seat belts 392
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 385,
386
SRS 393
Taillamps 390
Tele Aid 393
Telephone* 396
Tires 370, 395
Trunk 396
Turn signals 391
Windshield washer fluid 396
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 148,
475
Button operation 148N
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating
instructions 155
Night security illumination 136
Normal occupant weight 333
O
Occupant distribution 333
Occupant safety 64
Air bags 65
Children and air bags 66
Children in the vehicle 75
Fastening the seat belt 46
Infant and child restraint systems 76
LATCH-type child seat anchors 81
Seat belts 46, 68
Oil
Consumption 294
Viscosity 473
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 183
Opening
Fuel filler flap 290
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, cleaning 345Outside temperature indicator 146
Overdue maintenance service 339
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range, engine 475
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 343
Panic alarm 83
Parking 58
Parking brake 51, 59
Message in display 375
Parking lamps 412
Replacing bulbs 415
Switching on 134
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 133
Parktronic 242
Activating/deactivating 245
Minimum distance 243
Range 242
Warning indicators 244
Parktronic system (Parking assist)* see
Parktronic