air suspension MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 2007 W219 Owner's Manual

231 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)
Airmatic automatically selects the opti-
mum suspension tuning and ride height for
your vehicle. The Airmatic consists of two
components:

Adaptive Damping System (ADS)


Vehicle level control
The ADS automatically selects the opti-
mum damping for the respective driving
conditions. At the same time the suspen-
sion is set to either Sport 1, Sport 2 or
Comfort.
Suspension tuning
The suspension tuning is set according to:


Your driving style


Road surface conditions


Your choice of suspension style,
Sport 1, Sport 2 or Comfort, which you
select using the damping buttonThe following suspension styles are avail-
able:


Comfort
Both indicator lamps2 are off.


Sport 1
One indicator lamp2 is on.


Sport 2
Both indicator lamps2 are on.
1Damping button
2Indicator lamps

Start the engine (
page 51).

Press the damping button1 until the
desired suspension style is set.
!
If you have selected the Comfort suspen-
sion tuning (
page 231), the vehicle 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 vehicle could
otherwise be damaged.
i
The selected suspension style is stored in
memory, even after the SmartKey is removed
from the starter switch.

457 Index
A
ABS 91
Indicator lamp 342
Messages in display 358, 372
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 175
Accessory weight 323
Accident 58
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps see Head-
lamps
Active head restraints 83
resetting 401
Adaptive Damping System 231
Adjusting 41
ADS 231
Air bags 66
Children 67
Front, Driver 69
Front, Passenger 69
Knee bag 70
Safety guidelines 68
Side impact 70
Window curtain 70Air conditioning refrigerant 451
Air conditioning system see Climate con-
trol system 203
Air conditioning, Cooling 194, 203
Air distribution 197
Air pressure 323
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pump, electric 417
Air recirculation mode 200
Air vents 191
Air volume 198
Airmatic DC (Dual Control) 231
Message in display 389, 390
Suspension tuning 231
Vehicle level control 231
Alarm
Audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps (Panic alarm) 90
Canceling 100
Visual 99
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 393, 415AMG menu 147
Lap analysis 150
Overall analysis 150
RACETIMER 148
Vehicle supply voltage 148
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 455
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems 99
Anti-theft alarm system 99
Immobilizer 99
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Ashtrays 249
Aspect ratio 323
AUDIO menu 150
Audio search function 165
Audio system
CD mode 151
Selecting radio station 151
Selecting satellite radio station* 151
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirrors 185
Automatic central locking, Control
system 165

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