automatic transmission fluid MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63AMG 2010 W219 Owner's Manual

Gear selector lever
........................102
Kickdown ....................................... 104
Kickdown (manual shift program)
..108
Manual shift program ..................... 107
One-touch gearshifting ..................105
Program mode indicator ................105
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program) ..............105
Program mode selector switch
(manual shift program) ..................107
Shifting procedure ......................... 102
Steering wheel gearshift control .... 106
Transmission position indicator ..... 103
Transmission positions .................. 103
AUX socket ........................................ 158
Axle oils .............................................. 297B
Backrest see Seats


Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 247
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 206
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 59
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................69
Replacing ....................................... 264
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 278
Charging ........................................ 279
Jump starting ................................. 280
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 245
Bead (tire) .......................................... 206
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Brake Assist System
see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 182
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 239
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 219
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 238Brakes
................................................ 210
High-performance brake system .... 212
Parking brake ................................ 100
Warning lamp .................................

252
Break-in period .................................. 176
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ...22
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for .............20
Calls (phone) ...................................... 125
Can holders see Cup holders


Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 296
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 221
Center console ..................................... 31
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 71, 123
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 67
Locking/unlocking from inside ........ 71
SmartKey ......................................... 66
Central locking/unlocking switch .....71
Certification label .............................. 288
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 37
Child safety locks (rear doors) ......... 56
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 55
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off ................................ 41
Infant and child restraint systems .... 53
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 55
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 41
Override switch ................................ 56
Safety notes ..................................... 52
Tether anchorage points .................. 54
Top tether ........................................ 54
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX)
see Children in the vehicle Index
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Emission control
............................... 213
Information label ............................ 289
System warranties ........................... 19
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............176
Cleaning ......................................... 217
Compartment ................................ 178
Malfunction indicator
lamp ........................................ 28, 257
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 243
Number .......................................... 289
Starting ............................................ 97
Turning off ..................................... 101
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 180
Additives ........................................ 298
Checking level ............................... 179
Consumption ................................. 179
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 246
Oil dipstick ..................................... 179
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 298
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 59
ETS .................................................. 60
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 229, 239
Warning lamp ................................. 255
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 49
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 60
Express operation Power windows ................................ 94
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................152
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 87
Exterior rear view mirrors ..................84
Parking position ............................... 85
Exterior view of vehicle ......................26 F
Fastening the seat belts .....................47
First aid kit .........................................
224
Flat tire ............................................... 271
Lowering the vehicle ......................276
Mounting the spare wheel ............. 272
Preparing the vehicle .....................271
Spare wheel ........................... 271, 296
Floormats ........................................... 173
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid ......... 297
Brake fluid ..................................... 297
Capacities ...................................... 296
Engine coolant ............................... 297
Engine oil ....................................... 297
Power steering fluid ....................... 297
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 297
Fog lamps ............................................. 89
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 247, 249
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front lamps
see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag ............ 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 230
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ............................. 41, 260
Fuel ..................................................... 176
Additives ........................................ 299
Capacity, fuel tank ......................... 297
Drive sensibly–safe fuel .................210
Fuel consumption statistics ...........125
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 177
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp ........................................ 29, 256
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........299
Refueling ........................................ 176
Requirements ................................ 299
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 177
Opening manually ..........................263
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ........296 8
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Memory function .............................. 85
Vanity mirror ..................................
162
MOExtended system ......................... 277
MOExtended tires ..................... 277, 292
MON (Motor Octane Number) ..........299
Motor Octane Number see MON

Multicontour seat ................................ 80
Multifunction display ........................ 111
Symbol messages .......................... 238
Text messages ............................... 229
Vehicle status messages ............... 228
Multifunction display messages
ABS ....................................... 229, 239
Active headlamps .......................... 247
Advanced TPMS ..................... 236, 250
Air bags ......................................... 230
Air filter .......................................... 246
AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control) .......... 240
Alternator ...................................... 245
Automatic transmission ................. 235
Battery ........................................... 245
Brake fluid ..................................... 239
Brake pads ..................................... 238
Check engine ................................. 243
Coolant .......................................... 243
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps ............................................. 249
Cruise control ................................ 233
Distronic ........................................ 233
Doors ............................................. 241
EBP ................................................ 239
Engine oil ....................................... 246
Engine service ............................... 243
ESP ®
...................................... 229, 239
Fog lamps .............................. 247, 249
Front passenger front air bag ........230
Gas cap .......................................... 246
Gear selector lever ........................235
High-beam lamps ........................... 248
Hood .............................................. 241
License plate lamps ....................... 248
Light sensor ................................... 248
Low-beam lamps ............................ 249
Parking brake ................................ 239
Parking lamps ................................ 248
PRE-SAFE ®
.................................... 229Reserve fuel ...................................
246
Reverse lamp ................................. 247
Side marker lamps .........................248
SmartKey ....................................... 241
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO ..........241
SRS ................................................ 240
Tail lamps ...................................... 249
Tele Aid .......................................... 240
Tire inflation pressure ............235, 250
Tire pressure monitor .................... 236
Tires ...................................... 235, 250
TPMS ..................................... 236, 250
Trunk ............................................. 241
Turn signals ................................... 250
Washer fluid ................................... 242
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 82
Buttons .......................................... 110
Cleaning ......................................... 220
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........83, 124
Gearshift control ............................ 106
Heating ............................................ 83
Memory function .............................. 85
Overview .......................................... 29 N
Navigation menu ............................... 117
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions


NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ............................................. 50
Resetting ....................................... 264
Net, parcel ......................................... 157
Night security illumination .............. 122
Normal occupant weight .................. 207
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 289 O
Occupant Classification System see

OCS (Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 207
Occupant safety Air bags ........................................... 37
Children and air bags ....................... 3712
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Treadwear
...................................... 199
Treadwear indicators .............198, 208
Vehicle maximum load on ..............208
Wear pattern .................................. 200
Winter tires ............................ 208, 291
Tire speed rating .......................203, 207
Top tether see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ................................... 207
Towing
Towing eye bolt .............................. 282
Vehicle ........................................... 281
Towing eye bolt ................................. 282
Traction ...................................... 199, 207
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission fluid level .................... 180
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever
Transmission positions ....................103
Traveling abroad ............................... 213
Tread (tires) ....................................... 207
Tread depth (tires) ....................198, 208
Treadwear .......................................... 199
Treadwear indicators (tires) .... 198, 208
Trip computer menu .........................124
Trip odometer, resetting ................... 110
Trunk
Closing ............................................. 72
Fuse box ........................................ 285
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 241
Opening ........................................... 72
Opening/closing system .................. 73
Tie-down hooks .............................. 157
Trunk lid emergency release ............ 74
Unlocking manually .......................262
Valet locking .................................... 75
Turning off the engine ......................101
Turn signals ......................................... 89
Cleaning lenses ............................. 219
Indicator lamps ................................ 28
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 250
Replacing bulbs ............................. 267 U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .................................. 199, 208
Units Selecting speedometer display
mode ............................................. 120
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 299
Unlocking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO
.................................... 67
Manually ........................................ 261
SmartKey ......................................... 66
Upholstery, cleaning .........................221
Useful features .................................. 160 V
Valet locking ........................................ 75
Vehicle
Battery ........................................... 278
Care ............................................... 215
Control system .............................. 110
Identification Number (VIN) ........... 288
Locking/unlocking

........................... 66
Lowering (wheel change) ...............276
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety .............................. 21
Towing ........................................... 281
Unlocking/locking manually .......... 261
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ................................................... 288
Vehicle jack see Jack
Vehicle level control
see AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control)
Vehicle lighting .................................... 86
Vehicle loading
Instructions .................................... 154
Load limit ....................................... 194
Roof rack ....................................... 155
Ski bag ........................................... 155
Terminology ................................... 205
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ... 208
Vehicle specification
CLS 550 ......................................... 290
CLS 63 AMG .................................. 290 Index
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Switching on/off
Combination switch
1
$ Windshield wipers off
2 Ä Slow intermittent wiping 5
3 Å Fast intermittent wiping 6
4 ° Slow continuous wiping
5 ¯ Fast continuous wiping
B í Single wipe/ î Wiping with
washer fluid
X Switch on the ignition.
X Turn the combination switch to the desired
position, depending on the intensity of the
rain.
Intermittent wiping Only switch on intermittent wiping under wet
weather conditions or in the presence of
precipitation.
When you select intermittent wiping, the rain
sensor is activated. The rain sensor sets a
suitable wiping interval depending on the
wetness of the sensor surface automatically.
!
Do not leave windshield wipers on an
intermittent setting when the vehicle is
taken to an automatic car wash or during
windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers will
operate in the presence of water sprayed
on the windshield, and windshield wipers
may be damaged as a result. !
If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on
the surface of the rain sensor or optical
effects may cause the windshield wipers to
wipe in an undesired fashion. This could
then damage the windshield wiper blades
or scratch the windshield. You should
therefore switch off the windshield wipers
when weather conditions are dry.
X Turn the combination switch to position
Ä or Å.
After the initial wipe, pauses between
wipes are controlled by the rain sensor
automatically.
Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the
vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is
opened. This protects persons getting into or
out of the vehicle from being sprayed.
Intermittent wiping will be continued when all
doors are closed and
R the automatic transmission is in drive
position D or reverse gear R
or
R the wiper setting is changed using the
combination switch
Single wipe X
Press the combination switch briefly in
direction of arrow B to the resistance
point.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
without washer fluid.
Wiping with washer fluid X
Press the combination switch in direction
of arrow B past the resistance point.
The windshield wipers operate with washer
fluid.
i To prevent smears on the windshield or
noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with
washer fluid every now and then even when
it is raining.
5 Rain sensor operation with low sensitivity.
6 Rain sensor operation with high sensitivity. Wipers
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battery yourself, follow the operating
instructions for your charging device.
Only use a battery charge unit with a
maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
X
Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer. Jump starting
G
Warning!
Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components, and
can lead to a battery explosion and severe
injury or death.
Never
lean over batteries while connecting or
jump starting. You might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water, and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking, etc.
Attempting to jump start a frozen battery can
result in it exploding, causing personal injury.
Read all instructions before proceeding.
! Do not tow-start the vehicle. You could
otherwise seriously damage the automatic
transmission which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! Jump starting should only be performed
using the jump-start terminals located in
the engine compartment.
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
attempts.
Do not attempt to start the engine using a
battery quick-charge unit. If the engine does not run after several
unsuccessful starting attempts, have it
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Excessive unburned fuel generated by
repeated failed starting attempts may
damage the catalytic converter and may
present a fire risk.
Make sure the jumper cables do not have
loose or missing insulation.
Make sure the cable clamps do not touch
any

other metal part while the other end is
still attached to a battery.
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started with jumper cables and the fully
charged battery of another vehicle or an
equivalent starter pack. Observe the
following:
R Access to the battery is not possible on all
vehicles. If you cannot access the battery
of the other vehicle, provide jump start
power by an external battery or starter
pack.
R Jump starting should only be performed
when the engine and catalytic converter
are cold.
R Do not jump start the engine or charge the
battery if the battery is frozen. Let the
battery thaw out first.
R Only jump start from batteries with the
same voltage rating (12 V). Jump starting
with a more powerful battery could damage
the vehicle’s electrical system. Such
damage will not be covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
R Only use jumper cables with sufficient
cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
R Always make sure the jumper cables are
not on or near pulleys, fans or other parts
that move when an engine is started or
running.
R Should the battery be drained completely,
let the donating power source charge the 280
Jump starting
Practical hints
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Model Capacity Fuels, coolants,
lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil
filter
CLS 550 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) Approved engine
oils
CLS 63 AMG
33 9.3 US qt (8.8 l)
Automatic
transmission
CLS 550 9.7 US qt (9.2 l) MB Automatic
Transmission Fluid
CLS 63 AMG 9.3 US qt (8.8 l)
Rear axle
CLS 550 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) MB Hypoid Gear Oil
(SAE 85W-90)
CLS 63 AMG 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) Fuchs Titan
EG 5010 D
CLS 63 AMG
34 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) Castrol SAF-XJ
(SAE 75W-140)
Power steering
CLS 550 approx. 1.0 US qt (0.9 l) MB Power Steering
Fluid (Chevron
Texaco PSF 9109)
CLS 63 AMG approx. 1.3 US qt (1.2 l)
Brake system
All models 0.63 US qt (0.6 l) MB Brake Fluid
(DOT 4+)
Cooling system
CLS 550 approx. 11.9 US qt (11.3 l) MB 325.0
Anticorrosion/
Antifreeze
CLS 63 AMG approx. 12.5 US qt (11.8 l)
Fuel tank
All models 21.1 US gal (80.0 l) Premium unleaded
gasoline (Minimum
Posted Octane 91
[Avg. of
96 RON/86 MON])
Fuel tank
reserve
CLS 550 approx. 2.4 US gal (9.0 l)
CLS 63 AMG approx. 3.7 US gal (14.0 l)
Air
conditioning
system
All models — R134a refrigerant
and special
PAG lubricant oil
(never R 12)
Washer system
All models 4.8 US qt (4.5 l) MB Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
35
(Y page 302)
Washer fluid mixing
ratio ( Y page 302) Washer system
and headlamp
cleaning
system
All models 6.9 US qt (6.5 l)
33
Engine with oil cooler.
34 With Performance Package.
35 Mixed with water or commercially available premixed washer solvent/antifreeze. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
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