service indicator MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 2007 W219 User Guide

331 Operation
Maintenance
Calling up the maintenance service indicator
You can call up the maintenance service in-
dicator display, in the multifunction dis-
play, every time, to check when the next
maintenance service is due.
Switch on the ignition (
page 38).
The standard display of the control sys-
tem appears (
page 147).

Press buttonè orÿ on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel repeatedly
until the standard display appears in
the multifunction display (
page 141).

Press buttonk or j until the
maintenance service indicator display
with the service symbol9 and the
service deadline appears in the multi-
function display.Resetting the maintenance service
indicator
In the event that the maintenance service
on your vehicle is not carried out by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can
have the maintenance service indicator re-
set. The automotive maintenance facility
carrying out the maintenance service will
find the information for resetting the main-
tenance service indicator in the mainte-
nance-relevant literature for your vehicle.
Such literature is available from either your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
directly from Mercedes-Benz.
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The menu overview can be found on
(
page 145).
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If the battery is disconnected, the days of
disconnection will not be included in the count
shown by the maintenance service indicator. To
arrive at the true maintenance service deadline,
you will need to subtract these days from the
days shown in the maintenance service indicator
message or the maintenance service indicator
display.
Do not confuse the maintenance service indica-
tor with the engine oil level indicator:.
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If the maintenance service indicator was in-
advertently reset, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center correct it.
Only reset if the proper maintenance service has
been performed. Resetting the system without
performing the proper service as called for by
the maintenance service indicator will result in
engine damage and/or other vehicle damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.

345 Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem
Possible cause/consequence
Suggested solution
ú
(USA only)
±
(Canada only)
The yellow engine malfunction
indicator lamp comes on while
driving.
There is a malfunction in:

The fuel management system


The ignition system


The emission control system


Systems which affect emissions
Such malfunctions may result in excessive
emissions values and may switch the engine
to its limp-home (emergency operation)
mode.

Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
An on-board diagnostic connector is
used by the service station to link the
vehicle to the shop diagnostics system.
It allows the accurate identification of
system malfunctions through the read-
out of diagnostic trouble codes. It is
located in the front left area of the foot-
well next to the parking brake.
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Some states may by law require you to con-
tact a workshop immediately as soon as the en-
gine malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Check local requirements.

376 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
Z
The cooling fan for the coolant is
malfunctioning.

Observe the coolant temperature indicator in the
instrument cluster (
page 26).
If the coolant temperature is under 120°C, you may
continue driving to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.

Avoid placing heavy loads on the engine (e.g. by
driving uphill) as well as stop-and-go traffic.

Have the fan replaced as soon as possible.
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Display malfunction
Visit workshop
Certain electronic systems are
unable to relay information to
the control system. The follow-
ing systems may have failed:

Coolant temperature display


Tachometer


Cruise control display

Have the electronic systems checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Engine
Service
There may be a malfunction in:

the fuel injection system


the ignition system


the exhaust system

Have the engine checked as soon as possible by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

460 IndexControl system submenus
Convenience 165
Instrument cluster 157
Lighting 161
Time/Date 159
Vehicle 164
Convenience submenu 165
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature* 166
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 166
Coolant
Checking level 290
Messages in display 373, 374, 375
Temperature 282
Temperature indicator 139
Warning lamp 347
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 132
Cruise control 215
Canceling 217
Driving downhill 216
Driving uphill 216
Fine adjustment 218
Lever 224
Saving current speed 216
Setting speed 216Cruise control lever 215, 224
Cup holders 247
Curb weight 323
D
Date display, setting 160, 161
Daytime running lamp mode 130
Setting 161
Deceleration
With Distronic* 222
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 199
Defrosting
Front 199
Rear window 189
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 163
Interior lighting 164
Department of Transportation see DOT
Dialing
A number (telephone) 170
Difficulties
While driving 58
With starting 52
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 147Dimensions, vehicle 448
Direction of rotation (tires) 295
Displays
Digital speedometer 147
Distronic* 221
Maintenance service indicator
message 329
Messages in display 356
Multifunction display 141
Outside temperature 141, 158
Selecting 158
Symbol messages 370
Text messages 358
Vehicle status message memory 153
Vehicle system settings, Control
system 154
Distance
Decreasing in Distronic* 227
Increasing in Distronic* 227
Warning function 227
Distance to empty (range)
Trip computer 167

463 Index
Flexible Service System see FSS PLUS
Floormats 253
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 449
Brake fluid 450
Capacities 449
Engine coolant 450
Engine oil 449
Power steering fluid 450
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 450
Fog lamp, rear 131
Fog lamps 131
Messages in display 380, 381, 382,
383, 384
Fog lamps, front
Corner-illuminating* 132
Switching on 131
Front air bags 69
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag
Messages in display 353
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 70, 75Front seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 330
Fuel
Additives 453
Capacities, Fuel tank 450
Filler flap and cap 283
Filling the tank 283
Fuel reserve warning lamp 348
Premium unleaded gasoline 284
Requirements
Gasoline additives 453
Premium unleaded gasoline 452
Fuel consumption statistics
Since last reset 167
Since start 167
Fuel filler flap 283
Locking/unlocking 283
Opening 283
Fuel tank
Capacity 283
Filler flap 283
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 449
Fuse box in trunk 429Fuses 428
Aids for replacing fuses 428
Fuse box (main) in passenger
compartment 429
Fuse box in trunk 429
Fuse chart 428
Fuse extractor 428
Replacing 428
Spare fuses 428
G
Garage door opener 263
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 323
Gear range
Automatic transmission 176
Limiting 176
Shifting into optimal 179, 181
Gear selector lever 171
Cleaning 339
Gearshift pattern 171
Lock 51
Position 172, 173
Shifting procedure 172
Unlocking in an emergency 398

467 Index
Lighting 128
Automatic headlamp mode 129
Combination switch 132
Daytime running lamp mode 130
Door entry lamps 137
Exterior lamp switch 128
Front fog lamps 131
High beams 132
Instrument cluster illumination 138
Interior 135
Locator lighting 131
Low beam 128
Manual headlamp mode 129
Night security illumination 131
Parking lamps 128
Rear fog lamp 131
Settings (control system) 161
Trunk lamp 137
Limp-home mode 184
Loading see Vehicle loading
Loading the vehicle 296Locator lighting 131, 162
Lock button (KEYLESS-GO*)
Door handle 62
Trunk lid 109
Locking the vehicle 59
In an emergency 397
Locking/Unlocking, SmartKey 36, 104
Locking/Unlocking, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 37
Loss of
Key, Mechanical 110
Key, SmartKey 110
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 110
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 433
Low beam headlamps 55
Replacing bulbs 408
Switching on 55
Lubricants 449
Lumbar support 121M
Main Dimensions 448
Maintenance 12
Calling up service indicator 331
Clearing service indicator
message 330
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 330
Maintenance System 330
Resetting service indicator 331
Service indicator message 329
Service term exceeded 330
Manual headlamp mode 129
Manual shift program CLS 63 AMG 181
Deactivating 183
Maximum load rating, Tires 324
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 324
Maximum tire inflation pressure 324
Mechanical key 396
Memory functions 125
Menus see Control system menus
Microphone, Hands-free 31

469 Index
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 324
Occupant safety 64
Air bags 66
Children and air bags 67
Children in the vehicle 84
Fastening the seat belt 48
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 75
Infant and child restraint systems 84
LATCH type child seat anchors 88
OCS 71
Seat belts 48, 68
OCS 71
Self-test 76
Odometer 27
Oil
Consumption 287
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting
Gear selector lever 178
Steering wheel gearshift
control* 179Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, cleaning 335
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 329
Overhead control panel 31
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 334
Panic alarm 90
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 246
Parking 59
On hills 59
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 59
Parking brake 53, 59
Message in display 372
Parking lamps 405
Replacing bulbs 409
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 127, 166
Gear position 51
Parktronic system (Parking assist)* see
Parktronic*Parktronic* 235
Activating/deactivating 238
Cleaning system sensors 336
Malfunctioning 238
Minimum distance 236
Range 235
System sensors 336
Warning indicators 25, 237
Warning sounds 238
Parts service 432
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp
Passenger compartment
Interior lighting 135
Interior rear view mirror 47
Main fuse box 429
Parcel net in the front passenger
footwell 246
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 271
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 338

472 IndexSelective setting see Key, SmartKey or
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 77
OCS 76
Tele Aid 258
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life
Tires 294
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS PLUS (Canada ve-
hicles) or Maintenance system (US vehi-
cles)
Service, Parts 432Settings 108, 154
Control system menus and
submenus 143
Date 160
Individual, Vehicle 154
Memory function 126
Resetting all, Control system 155
Selective, SmartKey 104
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 109
Suspension tuning 231
Temperature (interior) 197
Time 159
Settings menu
Functions in 154
Submenus 155
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 339
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 177Shifting, Automatic transmission 171
Side impact air bags 70
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 336
Side windows
Synchronizing power windows 209
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 324
Ski bag* (Canada only) 240
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 328
Snow tires 327
Spare fuses 428
Spare wheel 391, 445
Mounting 412
Speed settings
Cruise control 215
Distronic* 224

473 Index
Speedometer 27
Selecting display mode 157
SRS 64
Indicator lamp 27, 350
Messages in display 386
Standing lamps 128
Standing water, Driving through 279
Starter switch 38
Starter switch positions 38
Starting difficulties 52
Starting position 38
Starting the engine
SmartKey 51
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 52
Steering wheel 28
Adjustment 44
Buttons 28
Cleaning 339
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
gearshifting*
Automatic transmission 179
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 263Storage compartments 32, 244
Center armrest 244
Cup holder 247
Glove box 244
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 246
Rear armrest 245
Rear center console 245
Ruffled storage bags 246
Under seat 245
Storing
Positions into memory (Memory
function*) 126
Tires 295
Submenus see Control system submenus
Substitute bulbs see Auxiliary bulbs
Sun visors 187
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade*, rear window 188
Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 231
For sporty driving style 231
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 15T
Tachometer 27, 139
Overspeed range 139
Tail lamps
Messages in display 384, 385
Replacing bulbs 409
Tar stains 333
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 451
Brake fluid 451
Capacities fuels, lubricants etc. 449
Coolant 453
Dimensions 448
Electrical system 447
Engine 437
Engine oil additives 451
Engine oils 451
Fuel requirements 452
Gasoline additives 453
Premium unleaded gasoline 452
Rims and tires 438
Weights 448
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 450

475 Index
Service life 294
Sizes 439
Snow 327
Snow chains 328
Spare wheel 391
Speed rating 316, 325
Storing 295
Temperature 302, 322
Terminology 323
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (USA only) 306
TPMS malfunction telltale 351
Traction 276, 321, 325
Tread 325
Tread depth 294, 327
Treadwear indicators 325
Vehicle maximum load on 325
Wear pattern 326
Winter 327
Tools 393
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 87
Total load limit 325
Towing eye bolt 426Towing the vehicle 425
Tow-start 423, 425
Traction 325
Transmission fluid level 289
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear
selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 280
Tread 325
Tread depth 294, 327
Tread depth (tires) 327
Treadwear indicators 325
Trip computer 167
Trip odometer
Resetting 139
Trunk
Closing the lid 113
Fuse box 429
Lamp 137
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 109
Message in display 370
Opening 112
Tie-down rings 243
Trunk lid emergency release 116
Unlocking in an emergency 397
Valet locking 117Turn signals 55
Additional in mirrors 405
Bulbs 405
Cleaning lenses 336
Indicator lamps 27
Messages in display 385
Replacing bulbs 408
Turning off engine 60
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 325
Units, Settings
Speedometer 157
Temperature 158
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 452
Unlocking 36
In an emergency 396
Mechanical Key 396
Uphill driving, Cruise control 216
Upholstery
Cleaning 339
Useful features 244