ESP MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 2010 Owners Manual
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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 after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
X Fully collapse the jack, with handle folded
in (storage position), see
(Y page 225).
X Store the jack and the other vehicle tools
in the designated storage space.
X Wrap the damaged wheel in the protective
wrap
that comes with the spare wheel and
put the wheel in the trunk.
You can also place the damaged wheel
down into the spare wheel well. In this case,
you must store the luggage bowl in the
trunk.
For information on storing the spare wheel
after it has been replaced by a regular road
wheel, see
(Y page 226).
i Vehicles with TPMS or Advanced TPMS:
Do not restart the tire inflation pressure
monitor until a full size wheel/tire with
functioning sensor has been placed back
into service on the vehicle. MOExtended system
The MOExtended system allows you to
continue driving your vehicle even if there is
a total loss of pressure in one or more tires.
You
may only use the MOExtended system in
conjunction with the tire pressure loss
warning system ( Y page 186), the TPMS
(Y page 188), or the Advanced TPMS
(Y page 190).
The maximum distance in emergency mode
depends on the vehicle’s load. It is 50 miles
(80 km) if the vehicle is partially loaded and
18 miles (30 km) if the vehicle is fully loaded.
The point at which the maximum driving distance in emergency mode begins is when
the warning message appears in the
multifunction display indicating that there is
a loss of tire inflation pressure.
X
Do not exceed the maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h
). G
Warning!
In emergency mode, your vehicle’s driving
characteristics are diminished in such
situations as:
R driving around curves
R while braking
R while accelerating rapidly
Therefore,
your driving style must be adapted
accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering and driving
maneuvers, as well as driving over obstacles
(road curbs, potholes, or off-road areas). This
is especially important if the vehicle is heavily
loaded.
The emergency driving distance that can be
achieved greatly depends on the demands
placed on the vehicle. Depending on speed,
load, driving maneuvers, road conditions,
outside temperature, etc., the distance can be
significantly shorter or, if the vehicle is driven
cautiously, somewhat longer.
Do not continue driving in emergency mode if
R you notice knocking sounds
R the vehicle starts to shake
R smoke develops and you smell rubber
R ESP ®
is intervening continuously
R you notice tears on the tire sidewalls
After driving in emergency mode, you must
have the rims inspected by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to check if they are
suitable for further use. The failed tire must
be replaced in any case.
When replacing individual or all tires on the
vehicle, make sure only tires marked with
“MOExtended” are mounted in the size
specified for your vehicle ( Y page 291). Flat tire
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Battery
Safety notes
A battery should always be sufficiently
charged in order to achieve its rated service
life. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery
maintenance intervals.
If you use your vehicle mostly for short-
distance trips, you will need to have the
battery charge checked more frequently.
When replacing a battery, always use a
battery approved by Mercedes-Benz.
If you do not intend to operate your vehicle
for an extended period of time, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about
steps you need to observe. G
Warning!
Observe all safety instructions and
precautions when handling automotive
batteries.Risk of explosion.
Fire, open flames and
smoking are prohibited
when handling batteries.
Avoid creating sparks.
Battery acid is caustic. Do
not allow it to come into
contact with skin, eyes or
clothing.
Wear suitable protective
clothing, especially gloves,
apron and faceguard.
Wear eye protection.
Rinse any acid spills
immediately with clear
water. Contact a physician
if necessary.
Keep children away.
Follow the instructions in
this Operator’s Manual.
A battery contains materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly. A
large 12 V storage battery contains lead.
Recycling of the battery is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states (USA only)
or provinces (Canada only) require sellers of
batteries to accept the old battery for
recycling.
G Warning!
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting.
You might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking etc.
G Warning!
Do not place metal objects on the battery as
this could result in a short circuit.
Use leak-proof batteries only to avoid the risk
of acid burns in the event of an accident.
Take care that you do not become statically
charged, e.g. by wearing synthetic clothing or
rubbing against textiles. For this reason, you
also should not pull or push the battery over
carpets or other synthetic materials.
Never touch the battery first. First touch the
outside body of the vehicle in order to release
any possible electrostatic charges.
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Removing cover in rear bumper
G
Warning!
In order to avoid possible serious burns or
injury, use extreme caution when removing
the rear cover, because the rear exhaust pipe
is extremely hot. X
Press on cover : as indicated by the
arrow.
X Fold cover : down to reveal the threaded
hole for the towing eye bolt.
Fixing towing eye bolt Example illustration front bumper
X
Take the towing eye bolt and, if so
equipped, the wheel wrench from the
vehicle tool kit (Y page 224).
X Screw towing eye bolt ; clockwise into
threaded hole to its stop. X
Insert wheel wrench into towing eye and
tighten towing eye bolt ; by turning it
clockwise.
or
X If your vehicle is not equipped with a wheel
wrench, use a suitable object to turn the
towing eye bolt.
Removing towing eye bolt X
Loosen towing eye bolt ; by turning it
counterclockwise.
X Unscrew towing eye bolt ;.
X Reinstalling cover: Fit cover :
(Y page 282) and snap it into place.
X Store the towing eye bolt ; and wheel
wrench back into the vehicle tool kit. Towing with front axle raised
! The vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
X Make sure the ignition is switched on.
X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.
X Shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X If engaged, release the parking brake.
X Switch off the automatic central locking
(Y page 123).
X Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
X Switch on the hazard warning flasher
(Y page 90).
! Because the ESP ®
operates
automatically, the engine and ignition must
be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch
position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button in position 0 or 1) when the vehicle
is being towed with the front axle raised. Towing the vehicle
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Active braking action through the ESP
®
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Towing with all wheels on the ground
G
Warning!
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with
all wheels on the ground, always tow with
a tow bar if:
R the engine will not run
R there is a malfunction in the brake system
R there is a malfunction in the power supply
or in the vehicle’s electrical system
This is necessary to adequately control the
towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in
starter switch position 2.
If the SmartKey is left in the starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the switch. In this
case, the steering is locked. To unlock,
remove SmartKey from starter switch and
reinsert. G
Warning!
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
X Make sure the ignition is switched on.
X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.
X Shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X If engaged, release the parking brake.
X Switch on the hazard warning flasher
(Y page 90). !
The vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
i While being towed with the hazard
warning
flasher in use, use the combination
switch in the usual manner to signal turns.
Only the selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard
warning flasher will operate again. Fuses
Introduction
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
switch off malfunctioning power circuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and
systems secured by that fuse will stop
operating. G
Warning!
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with
the specified amperage for the system in
question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse. Using other than
approved fuses or using repaired or bridged
fuses may cause an overload leading to a fire,
and/or cause damage to electrical
components and/or systems. Have the cause
determined and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
A blown fuse must be replaced by an
appropriate spare fuse (recognizable by its
color or the fuse rating given on the fuse) of
the amperage recommended in the fuse
chart. Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad
to advise you on this subject.
i In case of a blown fuse contact Roadside
Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the
cause determined and rectified by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The fuse chart is located in the fuse box in the
passenger compartment. The fuse chart 284
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Vehicle specification CLS 550
(219.372)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz
Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment. Engine CLS 550
Engine, type
273
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection No. of cylinders
8
Bore
3.86 in (98.00 mm)
Stroke
3.56 in (90.50 mm)
Total piston
displacement
333.2 cu in
(5 461 cm 3
) Compression
ratio
10.7:1
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349
16 382 hp/6
000 rpm
(285 kW/6 000 rpm) Maximum torque
acc.
to SAE J 1349 391 lb-ft/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm
(530 Nm/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm) Maximum engine
speed
6 500 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2 398 mm
Electrical system CLS 550
Alternator
14 V/180 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.7 kW
Battery
12 V/100 Ah Electrical system CLS 550
Spark plugs, type
Bosch F8 DPP 332U
NGK PFR 5R-11
Spark plugs,
electrode gap
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Spark plugs,
tightening torque
18 - 22 lb-ft
(25 - 30 Nm) Main dimensions CLS 550
Overall vehicle
length
193.7 in (4
920 mm) Overall vehicle
width
17 83.0 in (2
107 mm) Overall vehicle
height
55.7 in (1
414 mm) Wheelbase
112.4 in (2
854 mm) Track, front
62.5 in (1
587 mm) Track, rear
61.8 in (1
570 mm) Turning circle
36.8 ft (11.2 m)
Weights CLS 550
Roof load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification CLS 63 AMG
(219.377)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz
Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
16 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
17 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out. 290
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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) Maximum torque
acc.
to SAE J 1349 465 lb-ft/5
200 rpm
(630 Nm/5 200 rpm) Maximum engine
speed
7 200 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2 360 mm
Electrical system CLS 63 AMG
Alternator
14 V/180 A
Starter motor
12 V/2.1 kW
Battery
12 V/95 Ah
Spark plugs, type
NGK ILZKAR 7A10
Spark plugs,
electrode gap
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Spark plugs,
tightening torque
15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm) Main dimensions CLS 63 AMG
Overall vehicle
length
193.5 in (4
915 mm) Overall vehicle
width
19 83.0 in (2
107 mm) Overall vehicle
height
54.7 in (1
389 mm) Wheelbase
112.4 in (2
854 mm) Track, front
63.0 in (1
599 mm) Track, rear
62.3 in (1
583 mm) Turning circle
37.7 ft (11.5 m)
Weights CLS 63 AMG
Roof load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Rims and tires
Notes
! Only
use tires which have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires
approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed
to provide best possible performance in
conjunction with the driving safety systems
on your vehicle such as the ABS or the
ESP ®
. Tires specially developed for your
vehicle and tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding
the following on the tire’s sidewall:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
equipment tires
R MOE
= Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires with limited run-flat
characteristics) original equipment tires
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that
18 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
19 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out. Rims and tires
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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 values
given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure
given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim.
i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the spare wheel differs from the tire inflation
pressure of the road tires. CLS 550 (all models) CLS 63 AMG CLS 63 AMG
(Performance Package)
Rim (steel)
Wheel offset
4.0 B x 17 H2
1.34 in (34 mm) — —
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset
— 6.0 B x 18 H2
0.98 in (25 mm) 6.5 B x 19 H2
0.55 in (14 mm)
Minispare tire
32 T 155/70 R17 110M — —
Collapsible tire
32 — 175/55-18 95P 175/50-19 97P
Recommended
tire inflation
pressure
61 psi (4.2 bar) 51 psi (3.5 bar) 51 psi (3.5 bar)
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
For information on tested and approved
products, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA
only). G
Warning!
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing, and disposing of service fluids. Otherwise you could endanger persons
or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service
fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
32 Must not be used with snow chains. 296
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After an extended period of using fuels
without such additives carbon deposits can
build up, especially on the intake valves and
in the combustion area, leading to engine
performance problems such as:
R
Warm-up hesitation
R Unstable idle
R Knocking/pinging
R Misfire
R Power loss
In areas where carbon deposits may be
encountered due to lack of availability of
gasoline which contains these additives, the
use of Mercedes-Benz approved additives is
recommended.
Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only) for a
listing of approved products. Follow
directions on the product label.
Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel.
This only results in unnecessary cost and may
be harmful to the engine operation.
! Damage or malfunction resulting from
poor fuel quality or from blending additional
fuel additives other than those tested and
approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz
vehicles are not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty or by any pre-owned
or Extended Limited Warranties. Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water and
anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides:
R Corrosion protection
R Freeze protection
R Boiling
protection (by increasing the boiling
point)
The cooling system was filled at the factory
with a coolant providing freeze protection to
approximately -35‡ (-37†) and corrosion
protection. !
Add premixed coolant solution only.
Adding
water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/
Antifreeze separately from each other,
could cause engine damage not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -35‡
(-37†), the boiling point of the coolant in the
pressurized cooling system is reached at
approximately 266‡ (130†).
The coolant solution must be used year round
to provide the necessary corrosion protection
and increase boil-over protection. Refer to
the Maintenance Booklet for replacement
interval.
Coolant system design and coolant used
determine the replacement interval. The
replacement interval published in the
Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solution
or other Mercedes-Benz approved products
of equal specification are used to renew the
coolant concentration or bring it back up to
the proper level.
For information on other Mercedes-Benz
approved products of equal specification,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
To provide important corrosion protection,
the solution must be at least 50%
anticorrosion/antifreeze (equivalent to
freeze protection to approximately -35‡
[-37†]).
If you use a solution that is more than 55%
anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection
to approximately -49‡ [-45†]), the engine
temperature will increase due to the lower
heat transfer capability of the solution.
Therefore, do not use more than this amount
of anticorrosion/antifreeze.
If the coolant level is low, water and MB 325.0
Anticorrosion/Antifreeze should be used to
bring it up to the proper level (have cooling
system checked for signs of leakage). Please
make sure the mixture is in accordance with
label instructions. 300
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