ignition MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63AMG 2007 W219 Workshop Manual

337 Operation
Vehicle care
Cleaning the windows and the wiper
blades
Make sure the hood is fully closed.

Switch on the ignition (
page 38).

Turn combination switch to wiper
settingu (
page 57).

With wiper arms in vertical position,
switch off the ignition (
page 60).

Fold the wiper arms forward until they
snap into place.

Clean the wiper blade inserts with a
clean cloth and detergent solution.

Use a soft, clean cloth and a mild win-
dow cleaning solution on all outside
and inside glass surfaces.
An automotive glass cleaner is recom-
mended.
!
Do not apply strong pressure to the sensor
covers. Applying strong pressure may damage
the sensor covers.
Follow the instructions provided by the power
washer manufacturer on maintaining a distance
between the vehicle and the nozzle of the power
washer.
!
To prevent scratches, never apply strong
force and only use a soft, non-scratching cloth
when cleaning the sensors. Do not attempt to
wipe dirty sensors with a dry cloth or sponge.
!
The windshield wipers must be in a vertical
position before folding them away from the wind-
shield. They could otherwise damage the hood.
Never open the hood when the wiper arms are
folded forward.
Warning!
G
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re-
move SmartKey from starter switch (vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the
vehicle’s on-board electronics have
status0) before cleaning the windshield
and/or the wiper blades. Otherwise, the
wiper motor could suddenly turn on and
cause injury.!
Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They
could tear.


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.

357 Practical hints
What to do if …
On the pages that follow, you will find a
compilation of the most important warning
and malfunction messages that may ap-
pear in the multifunction display.
For your convenience the messages are
divided into two sections:

Text messages (
page 358)


Symbol messages (
page 370)
Warning!
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No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction dis-
play is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see infor-
mation about your driving conditions, such
as speed or outside temperature, warn-
ing/indicator lamps, malfunction/warning
messages or the failure of any systems.
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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Switching on the ignition causes all
instrument cluster lamps (except high beam
headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indica-
tor lamps unless activated) as well as the multi-
function display to come on. Make sure the
lamps and multifunction display are in working
order before starting your journey.

362 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message
Possible cause/conse-
quence
Possible solution
(USA only)Front passenger
airbag enabled
See Operator’s Manual
Front passenger front air bag is
activated while driving even
though a child, small individual,
or object below the system’s
weight threshold is on the front
passenger seat, or the front
passenger seat is empty. Ob-
jects on the seat or forces act-
ing on the seat may make the
system sense supplemental
weight.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and check the
front passenger seat for the following:
Apply the parking brake.

Switch off the ignition (
page 38).

Open the front passenger door.

Remove child and child restraint from front passenger seat and
properly secure the child in rear seat employing the child restraint
if necessary.

Remove any other items from on and around the front passenger
seat and make sure the storage pocket on the back of the front pas-
senger seat is empty.

Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the seat are
present (e.g. objects such as books, briefcases etc. lodged behind
or around the seat, head restraints pushing against roof etc.). The
system may recognize such forces as supplemental weight and
sense that an occupant on the front passenger seat is of a greater
weight than actually present.

Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front passenger door and turn
on the ignition (
page 38).
(Continued on next page)

363 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display message
Possible cause/con-
sequence
Possible solutionMonitor the 75 indicator lamp on the center console (
page 29) and
the multifunction display in the instrument cluster (
page 27) for the following:
With the seat unoccupied and the ignition turned on,


the 75 indicator lamp on the center console should illuminate and
remain illuminated, indicating that the OCS (
page 71) has deactivated the
front passenger front air bag.


the message
Front passenger airbag enabled See Operator’s Manual
or the
message
Front passenger airbag disabled See Operator’s Manual
should
not appear in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied. Wait
at least 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and
to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display.
If above conditions are met, you can occupy the front passenger seat again. De-
pending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS (
page 71), the
75 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out.
If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the sys-
tem checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
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If the 75indicator lamp
remains out even after performing the above
corrective steps, do not have any children
12 years old and under and other small
individuals use the front passenger seat un-
til the system has been repaired.

364 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message
Possible cause/conse-
quence
Possible solution
(USA only)Front passenger
airbag disabled
See Operator’s Manual
Front passenger front air bag is
deactivated while driving even
though an adult or someone
larger than a small individual is
occupying the front passenger
seat. Forces acting on the seat
may make the system sense a
decrease in weight.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and check the
front passenger seat for the following:
Switch off the ignition (
page 60).

Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle.

Adjust the seat in a height position (
page 42).

Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the seat are
present (e.g. objects such as books, briefcases etc. lodged under-
neath, behind or around the seat). Such forces may cause the sys-
tem to sense that an occupant of a lesser weight than actually
present is on the front passenger seat.

Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front passenger door and turn
on the ignition (
page 38).
(Continued on next page)

365 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display message
Possible cause/con-
sequence
Possible solutionMonitor the 75 indicator lamp on the center console (
page 29) and
the multifunction display in the instrument cluster (
page 26) for the following:
With the seat unoccupied and the ignition turned on,


the 75 indicator lamp on the center console should illuminate and
remain illuminated, indicating that the OCS (
page 71) has deactivated the
front passenger front air bag.


the message
Front passenger airbag enabled See Operator’s Manual
or the
message
Front passenger airbag disabled See Operator’s Manual
should
not appear in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied. Wait
at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and
to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display.
If above conditions are met, you can occupy the front passenger seat again. De-
pending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS (
page 71), the
75 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out.
If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the sys-
tem checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
G
If the 75 indicator lamp
remains illuminated with an adult occupant
on the front passenger seat even after per-
forming the above corrective steps,
do not have any passenger use the front
passenger seat until the system has been
repaired.

373 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
(USA only)ú(Canada only)±
Visit workshop
There may be a malfunction in the:

fuel injection system


ignition system


exhaust system


fuel system

Have the measuring system checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
H
Top up coolant
See Operator’s Manual
The coolant level is too low.

Add coolant (
page 290).

If you have to add coolant frequently,
have the cooling system checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
G
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which
may burn if it comes into contact with hot
engine parts. You could be seriously burned.
!
Do not ignore the low engine coolant level
warning. Extended driving with the message and
symbol displayed may cause serious engine
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim-
ited Warranty.Do not drive without sufficient amount of coolant
in the cooling system. The engine will overheat
causing major engine damage.

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.

465 Index
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Identification labels 434
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 435
Ignition 38, 40
Immobilizer 99
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see
Tires, Inflation pressure 301
Information button (Tele Aid) 261
Inside door handle 111
Installing
Wiper blades 411
Instrument cluster 26, 138
Coolant temperature indicator 139
Illumination brightness 138
Lamps 342
Messages in the multifunction
display 356
Multifunction display 141
Outside temperature indicator 140Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness 138
Instrument panel see Instrument
cluster 138
Instruments and controls see
Cockpit 138
Interior lighting 135
Delayed shut-off 164
Interior rear view mirror 47, 185
Auto dimming 185
Interior storage space see Storage com-
partments
J
Jack 394
Jacking up the vehicle 414
Jump starting 423
K
Key, Mechanical 396
Loss of 110Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 105
Checking batteries 110
Factory setting 103
Global locking 104, 105
Global unlocking 104
Locking/unlocking 102, 105
Loss of 110
Messages in display 378
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof 210
Opening and closing the
windows 210
Remote control 102
Replacing batteries 402
Restoring to factory setting 105
Selective setting 104
Starter switch positions 38
Starting the engine 51, 52
Turning off the engine 60