climate control MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63AMG 2008 W219 Owner's Guide

204 Controls in detail
4-zone automatic climate control
Set the desired temperature for the
rear passenger compartment using the
temperature rocker switches
(
page 190) or (page 191).
After approximately 5 seconds after
the last adjustment, the display switch-
es back to its standard display.Front center console storage compart-
ment ventilation
The front center console storage compart-
ment under the armrest has its own air
vent. The air temperature is about the
same as that of the dashboard air vents.
The lever is located in the front center
vent.
1Lever
To open air vent slide the lever1 up.
To close air vent slide the lever1
down.
iYou can also press button™ or5
(
page 190) or (page 191) once more to
switch back to the standard display.
iThe compartment can get very warm due to
its confined space. When storing heat sensitive
objects (e.g. groceries) in the compartment,
close the air vent while heating the passenger
compartment.

206 Controls in detail
Power windows
Switch on the ignition (page 38).
Opening the windows
Press switch2 to 5 to the resistance
point.
The corresponding window will move
downwards until you release the
switch.Closing the windows
Pull switch2 to 5 to the resistance
point.
The corresponding window will move
upwards until you release the switch.
iYou can also open or close the windows us-
ing the SmartKey, see “Summer opening fea-
ture” (
page 208) and “Convenience closing
feature” (
page 208).
Depending on current position, the windows may
also open or close when the air recirculation
button, in the automatic climate control
(
page 191) or (page 190) is pressed and
held.
iOperating the windows from the rear is not
possible if you activate the override switch
(
page 87).
iWith the SmartKey in starter switch
position0 or removed from the starter switch,
the power windows can be operated:

until you open the driver’s or front passen-
ger’s door

for at least 5 minutes if no door was opened
Warning!G
If you pull and hold the switch up when clos-
ing the window, and upward movement of
the window is blocked by some obstruction
including but not limited to arms, hands, fin-
gers, etc., the automatic reversal will not op-
erate.

211 Controls in detail
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Switch on the ignition (page 38).Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof
To open, close, raise or lower the
tilt/sliding sunroof, move the sunroof
switch to resistance point in the re-
quired direction of arrows1to4.
Release the sunroof switch when the
tilt/sliding sunroof has reached the
desired position.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take
it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could re-
sult in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
!To avoid damaging the seals, do not trans-
port any objects with sharp edges which can
stick out of the tilt/sliding sunroof.
Do not open the tilt/sliding sunroof if there is
snow or ice on the roof, as this could result in
malfunctions.
If you cannot open or close the tilt/sliding sun-
roof due to a malfunction contact Roadside As-
sistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
!Please keep in mind that weather conditions
can sometimes change rapidly. Make sure to
close the tilt/sliding sunroof when leaving the
vehicle. If water enters the vehicle interior, vehi-
cle electronics could be damaged which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
iWhen the tilt/sliding sunroof is open, reso-
nance noises may result in addition to the usual
wind noises. They are caused by minimal pres-
sure changes in the passenger compartment. To
reduce or eliminate these noises, change the po-
sition of the tilt/sliding sunroof or open a side
window slightly.
iYou can also open or close the tilt/sliding
sunroof using the SmartKey (summer open-
ing/convenience closing feature) (
page 208).
Depending on current position, the tilt/sliding
sunroof may also open or close when the air re-
circulation button, in the automatic climate
control (
page 191) or (page 190) is pressed
and held.

322 Operation
Tires and wheels
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rat-
ing based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1
1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly
from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.Traction
The traction grades, from highest to low-
est, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades rep-
resent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the high-
est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis-
tance to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tem-
perature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning!G
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.

335 Operation
Vehicle care
Paintwork, painted body components
Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care
should be applied when water drops on the
paint surface do not “bead up”. This should
normally be done every 3 to 5 months, de-
pending on the climate and washing deter-
gent used.
Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Cleaner
should be applied if the paint surface
shows signs of embedded dirt (i.e. loss of
gloss).
Do not apply any of these products or wax
if your vehicle is parked in the sun or if the
hood is still hot.
Use the appropriate MB-Touch-Up
Stick for quick and provisional repairs
of minor paint damage (i.e. chips from
stones, vehicle doors, etc.).Engine cleaning
Prior to cleaning the engine compartment,
make sure to protect electrical compo-
nents and connectors from contact with
water and cleaning agents.
Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticor-
rosion Wax, should be applied to the en-
gine compartment after every engine
cleaning. Before applying, all control link-
age bushings and joints should be lubricat-
ed. The poly-V-belt and all pulleys should
be protected from any wax. Vehicle washing
In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces
of road salt as soon as possible.
When washing the vehicle underbody, do
not forget to clean the inner sides of the
wheels.
!Affixing stickers, magnets, adhesive tape or
similar materials to painted body components
may damage the paintwork.
iVehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
If a door handle is hit by a strong jet of water, and
a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is in close prox-
imity, i.e. within approximately 3 ft (approxi-
mately 1 m), the vehicle could be inadvertently
locked or unlocked.

336 Operation
Vehicle care
Hand-wash
Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle
in direct sunlight.
Only use a mild car wash detergent,
such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car
Shampoo.
Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a dif-
fused jet of water.
Direct only a very weak spray towards
the ventilation intake.
Use plenty of water and rinse the
sponge and chamois frequently.
Rinse with clean water and thoroughly
dry with a chamois.
Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on
the finish.Automatic car wash
You can have your car washed in an auto-
matic car wash from the start. Automatic
car washes without brushes are prefera-
ble.
To protect the filter system, switch the
automatic climate control to air recir-
culation mode (
page 190) or
(
page 191).
If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it be-
fore running it through the automatic car
wash.Ornamental moldings
For regular cleaning and care of ornamen-
tal moldings, use a damp cloth.
!Do not use scouring agents on these parts.
Never apply strong force and only use a soft,
non-scratching cloth when cleaning the vehicle.
Do not attempt to wipe the surface with a dry
cloth or sponge.
Otherwise you may scratch or damage the paint.
!Do not clean your vehicle in an automatic
touchless car wash which uses caustic spray.
Otherwise the caustic spray will damage the
paint or ornamental moldings.
!Make sure that the windshield wiper switch
is set to 0(
page 56). Otherwise, e.g. the rain
sensor could activate and cause the wipers to
move unintentionally. This may lead to vehicle
damage.
Due to the width of the vehicle, fold in exterior
rear view mirrors prior to running the vehicle
through an automatic car wash to prevent dam-
age to the mirrors.
iAfter running the vehicle through an auto-
matic car wash, wipe any wax off of the wind-
shield (
page 338). This will prevent smears
and reduce wiping noise which can be caused by
residual wax on the windshield.
When leaving the car wash, make sure that the
mirrors are folded out. Otherwise they may vi-
brate.
!Do not use chrome cleaner on ornamental
moldings. Although ornamental moldings may
have chrome appearance, they could be made of
anodized aluminum that will be damaged when
cleaned with chrome cleaner. Instead, use a
damp cloth to clean those ornamental moldings.
For very dirty ornamental moldings of which you
are sure are chrome-plated, use a chrome clean-
er. If in doubt whether an ornamental molding is
chrome-plated, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

457 Index
A
ABS 89
Indicator lamp 344
Messages in display 360, 374
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 173
Accessory weight 323
Accident 58
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps see Head-
lamps
Active head restraints 81
resetting 401
Adaptive Damping System 230
Adjusting 41
ADS 230
Air bags 66
Children 67
Front, Driver 69
Front, Passenger 69
Knee bag 70
Safety guidelines 68
Side impact 70
Window curtain 70
Air conditioning refrigerant 450
Air conditioning system see Climate con-
trol system 201Air conditioning, Cooling 192, 201
Air distribution 195
Air pressure 323
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pump, electric 417
Air recirculation mode 198
Air vents 189
Air volume 196
Airmatic DC (Dual Control) 230
Message in display 391–392
Suspension tuning 230
Vehicle level control 230
Alarm
Audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps (Panic alarm) 88
Canceling 98
Visual 97
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 395, 415
AMG menu 145
Lap analysis 148
Overall analysis 148
RACETIMER 146
Vehicle supply voltage 146
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 454
Antilock Brake System see ABSAnti-theft systems 97
Anti-theft alarm system 97
Immobilizer 97
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Ashtrays 248
Aspect ratio 323
AUDIO menu 148
Audio search function 163
Audio system
CD mode 149
Selecting radio station 149
Selecting satellite radio station* 149
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirrors 183
Automatic central locking, Control
system 163
Automatic climate control (4-zone) 188
Air recirculation mode 198
Deactivating 193
Rear window defroster 186
Setting the temperature 195
Automatic headlamp mode 127
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 133
Automatic locking when driving 163
Automatic shift program 175

459 Index
Center console
Lower part 30
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp 356
Upper part 29
Central locking
Automatic 116
Locking/unlocking from inside 116
Switching on/off (control
system) 163
Central locking switch 116
Certification label 300
Checking tire pressure electronically with
the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System* (Advanced TPMS*), (Canada
only) 309
Checking tire pressure electronically with
the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 306
Children in the vehicle 82
Air bags 67
Infant and child restraint systems 82
LATCH-type child seat anchors 86
Override switch for rear passenger
compartment 87
Cigarette lighter 249Climate control system
Air conditioning refrigerant 450
Air conditioning, Cooling 201
Air distribution 195
Air recirculation mode 198
Air volume 196
Automatic mode 194
Control panel, Rear 202
Deactivating system 194
Front defroster 197
Maximum cooling MAX COOL 198
Rear climate control 202
Residual engine heat (REST) 201
Clock 27, 157
Setting time 157
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 324
Collapsible tire
Inflating 416
Collapsible wheel chock 397
COMAND see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination filter with pollutant-sensitive
air-recirculation mode 200
Combination switch 55, 130Control system 139
Functions 143
Multifunction display 139
Multifunction steering wheel 140
Resetting to factory default 153
Control system menus 142, 143
AUDIO 148
Distronic* 151
NAV* 150
Settings 152
Standard display 145
TEL* 166
Trip computer 164
Vehicle status message memory 151
Control system submenus
Convenience 163
Instrument cluster 155
Lighting 159
Time/Date 157
Vehicle 162
Convenience submenu 163
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature* 163

464 Index
Head restraints 118
Active head restraints 81
Comfort head restraint*,
Adjusting 44
Folding back 119
Front seat, Adjusting 43
Front seat, Removing
Rear seat, Removing and
installing 118
Headlamp cleaning system* 183
Headlamp shut off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps 161
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 127
Bi-Xenon headlamps, Active 126
Cleaning lenses 337
Cleaning system* 183
Halogen 405
High beam 55
High beam flasher 55
High beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam 55
Manual headlamp mode 127
Replacing bulbs 404
Switch 55Headliner and shelf below rear window,
cleaning 340
Heated seats* 121
Heated steering wheel (Canada
only) 251
Height adjustment
Head restraints 43
Seats 42
Steering wheel 44
Vehicle level control 231
High beam flasher 55, 130
High beam headlamps
Replacing bulbs 408
Switching on 55, 130
High mounted brake lamp 406
High-performance brake system
(CLS 63 AMG only) 274
Hood 286
Message in display 372
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning 276
I
Identification labels 434
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 435
Ignition 38, 40Immobilizer 97
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) 260
Inside door handle 108
Installing
Wiper blades 411
Instrument cluster 26, 136
Coolant temperature indicator 137
Illumination brightness 136
Lamps 344
Messages in the multifunction
display 358
Multifunction display 139
Outside temperature indicator 138
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness 136
Instrument panel see Instrument
cluster 136
Instruments and controls see
Cockpit 136