AUX MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 2007 W219 Owner's Manual

252 Controls in detailUseful featuresPower outlet in trunk1Power outlet
Heated steering wheel (Canada only)
The steering wheel heating warms up the
leather area of the steering wheel.
The stalk is on the lower left-hand side of
the steering wheel.
1Switching on
2Switching off
3Indicator lampSwitching on

Switch on the ignition (
page 38).

Turn switch at the tip of stalk in direc-
tion of arrow1.
The steering wheel is heated. Indicator
lamp3 comes on.
i
The power outlet can be used to accommo-
date 12-V DC electrical accessories (e.g. air
pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum 180 W.
i
The steering wheel heating is temporarily
suspended while indicator lamp3 remains on
when


the temperature of the vehicle interior is
above 86°F (30°C)


the temperature of the steering wheel is
above 95°F (35°C)
When these conditions do not apply anymore,
steering wheel heating continues.


279 Operation
Driving instructions
For more information, see “Winter driving”
(page 327).
Standing water
Warning!
G
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when carrying out these braking ma-
neuvers.Warning!
G
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make
sure that snow is kept clear of the exhaust
pipe and from around the vehicle with the
engine running. Otherwise, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in unconsciousness and
possible death.
To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation,
open a window slightly on the side of the ve-
hicle not facing the wind.
Warning!
G
The outside temperature indicator is not de-
signed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road sur-
face is free of ice.
!
Do not drive through flooded areas or water
of unknown depth. Before driving through water,
determine its depth. Never accelerate before
driving into water. The bow wave could force wa-
ter into the engine and auxiliary equipment, thus
damaging them.
If you must drive through standing water, drive
slowly to prevent water from entering the pas-
senger compartment or the engine compart-
ment. Water in these areas could cause damage
to electrical components or wiring of the engine
or transmission, or could result in water being in-
gested by the engine through the air intake caus-
ing severe internal engine damage. Any such
damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.

381 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
.
Reverse lamp
left side
The left reverse lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Reverse lamp
right side
The right reverse lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Brake-/tail lamp, left
Auxiliary bulb on
The left brake/tail lamp is malfunction-
ing.
This message will only appear if a critical
number of LEDs have stopped working.
An auxiliary bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Brake-/tail lamp, right
Auxiliary bulb on
The right brake/tail lamp is malfunction-
ing.
This message will only appear if a critical
number of LEDs have stopped working.
An auxiliary bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
3rd brake lamp
The high mounted brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front foglamp
left side
The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front foglamp
right side
The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

382 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
.
Front left
marker lamp
The front left side marker lamp is mal-
functioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front right
marker lamp
The front right side marker lamp is mal-
functioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front left park. lamp
Auxiliary bulb on
The left front parking lamp is malfunction-
ing. An auxiliary bulb is being used.
Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 404).
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front right park. lamp
Auxiliary bulb on
The right front parking lamp is malfunc-
tioning. An auxiliary bulb is being used.
Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 404).
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
High beam
left side
The left high beam lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 404).
High beam
right side
The right high beam lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 404).

384 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
.
Rear left foglamp
The left rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Rear right foglamp
The right rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Switch off lights
You have removed the SmartKey from the
starter switch, opened the driver’s door and
left the headlamps on or removed the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the vehi-
cle and left the headlamps on.

Switch off the headlamps.
Switch off lights
or
remove key
The exterior lamp switch is set toU and
you have forgotten to take out the SmartKey.
The parking lamps remain switched on.

Switch off the headlamps
(page 128).
or

Remove the SmartKey from the start-
er switch.
Tail lamp, left side
Auxiliary bulb on
The left tail lamp is malfunctioning. An auxilia-
ry bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Tail lamp, right side
Auxiliary bulb on
The right tail lamp is malfunctioning. An auxil-
iary bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.

404 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsBulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as-
semblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp
adjustment.
i
If the headlamps or front fog lamps are
fogged up on the inside as a result of high humid-
ity, driving the vehicle a distance with the lights
on should clear up the fogging.
i
Auxiliary bulbs will be brought into use when
lamps malfunction. Read and observe the mes-
sages in the multifunction display (
page 380).

458 IndexAutomatic climate control (4-zone) 190
Air recirculation mode 200
Deactivating 195
Rear window defroster 189
Setting the temperature 197
Automatic headlamp mode 129
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 135
Automatic locking when driving 165
Automatic shift program 177
Automatic transmission
Accelerator position 175
Automatic shift program 177
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) 184
Gear ranges 176
Gear selector lever 171
Gear selector lever control one-touch
gearshifting 178
Gear selector lever positions 173
Gear shifting malfunctions 184
Kickdown 175
Kickdown, manual shift program
CLS 63 AMG 183Manual shift program
CLS 63 AMG 181
Program mode selector switch 177
Shifting procedure 172
Starting the engine 51
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting* 179
Auxiliary bulbs 404
Messages in display 381
B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 76
Self-test 77
Backrest
Seat 42
Seat, multicontour* 122
Backup lamps see Reverse lamps
Bar 323
BAS 92
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 110
Replacing 402
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 110
Replacing 402Batteries, vehicle 420
Charging 422
Disconnecting 421
Jump starting 423
Messages in display 370, 371
Reconnecting 422
Reinstalling 422
Removing 421
Bead 323
Beverage holder see Cup holders
Bi-Xenon headlamps see
Headlamps 128
Block heater* (Canada only) 328
Brake fluid
Checking 285
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses 336
Replacing bulbs 406
Brake pads
Message in display 371
Brakes
High-performance brake system
(CLS 63 AMG only) 274
Warning lamp 344
Break-in period 270
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs

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