MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63AMG 2007 W219 Owner's Manual

470 IndexPliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 393
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 436
Positions (Memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 272
Power outlet 251
Power seat see Seats 43
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 212
Opening/closing 212
Opening/closing in an
emergency 400
Stopping 214
Synchronizing 214
Power washer 333
Power windows 207
Cleaning 337
Operating 207
Rear door window, blocking
operation 89
Side windows 207
Synchronizing 209Practical hints 342
PRE-SAFE
®
Messages in display 358
Problems
While driving 58
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 324
Program mode see Automatic transmis-
sion, Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 177
PSI 324
Push-start see Tow-start
R
RACETIMER 148
Radio
Selecting stations 151
Selecting stations (satellite*) 151
Radio transmitters 280
Range (distance to empty) 168Reading lamp
Front 135
Rear 136
Rear door ashtray see Ashtrays 250
Rear door window
Blocking operation 89
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamp 406
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
Rear storage compartment in the rear cen-
ter console 245
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 189
Rear window sunshade* 188
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 324
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele
Aid) 263
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 451

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Refueling 283
Regular checks 285
Reminder, seat belts see Seat belts, Tell-
tale
Remote control see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 262
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signals 407
Brake lamps 407
Front lamps 407
Headlamps 405
High beam headlamps 408
High mounted brake lamp 407
License plate lamps 409
Low beam headlamps 408
Parking lamps 409
Side marker lamps 407
Tail lamps 409
Turn signal lamps 408
Reporting safety defects 18
Research octane number see RON
Reserve fuel
Message in display 378Reset button in the instrument
cluster 138, 155
Reset tool (Active head restraints) 401
Restraint system see Children in the vehi-
cle
Retaining hooks 243
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 171, 173
Rims 324, 438
Roadside assistance 12
Button 260
RON 284
Roof rack* 239
Rotating tires 326
Rubber parts, cleaning 338
Run Flat Indicator* 304
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 91
Occupant 64
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat beltsSatellite radio* 151
Seat belt force limiter 81
Seat belts 78
Children in the vehicle 84
Cleaning 339
Fastening 48
Height adjustment 50
Proper use of 50, 79
Safety guidelines 68
Telltale 27, 348, 349
Warning lamp 348, 349
Seating capacity 297
Seats 41, 120
Adjusting 41
Easy entry/exit feature* 45
Heater* 123
Memory function 125
Multicontour seat* 122
Ventilation* 124
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 243
Selecting display 158

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

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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

474 IndexTele Aid 257
Emergency calls 258
Information 261
Initiating an emergency call
manually 259
Messages in display 386
Remote door unlock 262
Roadside assistance 260
SOS button 259
Stolen vehicle Recovery services 263
System self-check 258
Telephone cradle
Changing 256
Telephone* 28, 254
Answering/ending a call 169
Changing mobile phone cradle 256
Compartment 244
Hands-free microphone 31
Inserting in cradle 255
Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 256
Messages in the display 389
Operation 168
Phone book 170
Redialing 170
Removing from cradle 256Temperature
Engine 54
Interior temperature 197
Outside temperature 158
Tether anchorage points, see Children in
the vehicle
Tie-down rings, Trunk 243
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 418
Time
Setting 159
Synchronizing 159
TIN 325
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 296
Terminology 323
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 301
Placard on the fuel filler flap 297
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS),
(USA only)
Checking tire pressure
electronically 306
Tires
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System* (Advanced TPMS*) (Canada
only) 309Advanced TPMS* malfunction
telltale 351
Air pressure 301
Care and maintenance 294
Cleaning 295
Combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA only 27
Direction of rotation, Spinning 295
Driving instructions 275
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 302
Inflation pressure 301, 302
Information placard 297
Inspection 294
Load rating 325
Low tire pressure telltale* (Canada
only) 27, 351
Messages in display 367, 388
MOExtended* 313, 419
Ply composition and material
used 325
Problems with
under-/overinflation 312
Retreads 293
Rims and tires 438
Rotation 326

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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

476 IndexV
Vacuum line routing diagram label 435
Valet locking 117
Vehicle
Battery 420
Care 332
Control system, settings menu 141
Dimensions 448
Individual settings 154
Locking/unlocking 102
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 396, 397
Lowering 418
Modifications and alterations, operat-
ing safety 16
Towing 425
Washing 334
Weights 448
Vehicle jack 394
Vehicle level control see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)
Vehicle lighting
Checking 285Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 243
Instructions 239
Load limit 296
Roof rack* 239
Ski bag* 240
Terminology 323
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 325
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele
Aid) 263
Vehicle status message memory 153
Vehicle tool kit 393
Vehicle washing 332
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 227
Distronic* 222
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 80
Parking brake 53
Parktronic* 235
Seat belt telltale 349Warranty coverage 433
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 292
Washing the vehicle 332
Wear pattern, Tires 326
Weights, Vehicle 448
Wheel
Change 412
Removing 415
Spare 391
Tightening torque 418
Wheels, Sizes 439
Wheels, Tires and 293
Window curtain air bags 70
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning 337
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades 337
Defogging 199
Windshield washer fluid 292
Messages in display 389
Refilling 292
Wiping 58

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Windshield washer system 58
Windshield wipers 56
Cleaning wiper blades 337
Replacing wiper blades 410, 411
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 58
Winter driving
Block heater* (Canada only) 328
Snow chains 328
Tires 327
Winter driving instructions 278
Winter tires 327
Wood trims, cleaning 340
X
Xenon headlamps see Headlamps,
Bi-Xenon

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Press time August 02, 2006
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Printed in U. S. A.
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