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219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 73 Version: 2.11.8.1 Locking and unlocking Closing the trunk from the outside manually stopped and the trunk lid reopens slightly. This will happen only while the trunk is in its upper motion sequence. Check if luggage has been piled too high, for example. 73 X Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on handle :. X Close trunk with hands placed flat on trunk lid. X X Press and hold remote trunk opening/ closing switch : until the trunk is closed. To interrupt the closing procedure: Release remote trunk opening/closing switch :. Closing the trunk from the inside automatically G Warning! Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the trunk lid with the door mounted switch. Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured. To interrupt the closing procedure, press or pull the door mounted remote trunk opening/ closing switch. Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESSGO removed from the vehicle, the remote trunk opening/closing switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Closing the trunk from the outside automatically G Warning! Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk lid. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the closing procedure, do one of the following: RPress button F on the SmartKey. RPress RPress RPress RPull or pull the remote trunk opening/ closing switch (on the driver's door). the trunk closing switch. the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch. the trunk lid handle. In vehicles with trunk opening/closing system you can close the trunk from the inside using the remote trunk opening/ closing switch. If the trunk lid comes into contact with an object while closing, the closing procedure is Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESSGO removed from the vehicle, the remote Z Controls in detail

Section	Page
Introduction	21
Product Information	21
Operator’s Manual	21
Notes	21
Vehicle equipment	21
Service and warranty information	21
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	22
Maintenance	22
Roadside Assistance	22
Change of address or ownership	22
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	23
Operating safety	23
Proper use of the vehicle	24
Problems with your vehicle	24
Reporting safety defects	24
Reporting safety defects	24
Vehicle data recording	24
Information regarding electronic recording devices	24
At a glance	28
Exterior view	28
Cockpit	29
Instrument cluster	30
Multifunction steering wheel	31
Center console	33
Upper part	33
Lower part	34
Door control panel	34
Overhead control panel	35
Safety and security	38
Vehicle equipment	38
Occupant safety	38
Introduction	38
SRS indicator lamp	38
Air bags	39
Occupant Classification System	43
Seat belts	47
Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®)	51
NECK-PRO active front head restraints	52
Correct driver seat adjustment	53
Children in the vehicle	54
Panic alarm	59
Driving safety systems	59
Introduction	59
ABS	60
BAS	61
Adaptive Brake	61
EBP	61
ESP®	61
Anti-theft systems	64
Immobilizer	64
Anti-theft alarm system	64
Canceling the alarm	65
Controls in detail	68
Vehicle equipment	68
Locking and unlocking	68
Notes	68
SmartKey	68
KEYLESS-GO	69
Checking SmartKey batteries	71
Loss of the SmartKey	72
Replacing the SmartKey	72
Opening the doors from the inside	72
Automatic central locking	73
Locking and unlocking from the inside	73
Opening the trunk	73
Closing the trunk	74
Trunk lid emergency release	76
Valet locking	77
Starter switch positions	78
SmartKey	78
KEYLESS-GO	78
Seats	79
Safety notes	79
Seat adjustment	80
Lumbar support	81
Rear seat head restraints	82
Multicontour seat	82
Seat ventilation	83
Seat heating	83
Multifunction steering wheel	84
Safety notes	84
Steering wheel adjustment	84
Easy-entry/exit feature	85
Heated steering wheel	85
Mirrors	86
Notes	86
Interior rear view mirror	86
Exterior rear view mirrors	86
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	86
Exterior rear view mirror parking position	87
Memory function	87
Notes	87
Storing positions into memory	88
Recalling positions from memory	88
Lighting	88
Notes	88
Exterior lamp switch	89
Combination switch	91
Hazard warning flasher	92
Headlamp cleaning system	92
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps	93
Interior lighting in the front	93
Interior lighting in the rear	94
Wipers	94
Notes	94
Windshield wipers	94
Problems with wipers	96
Power windows	96
Opening and closing	96
Synchronizing door windows	97
Summer opening feature	98
Convenience closing feature	98
Driving and parking	98
Safety notes	98
Starting the engine	99
Driving off	100
Problems while driving	101
Parking	102
Turning off the engine	103
Automatic transmission	103
Introduction	103
Gear selector lever	104
Shifting procedure	104
Transmission positions	105
Driving tips	106
Gear ranges	106
Automatic shift program	107
One-touch gearshifting	107
Manual shift program	109
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)	110
Instrument cluster	110
Introduction	110
Activating the instrument cluster	111
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination	111
Coolant temperature indicator	111
Resetting trip odometer	112
Tachometer	112
Control system	112
Introduction	112
Multifunction steering wheel	112
Multifunction display	113
Menus and submenus	114
Standard display menu	114
AMG menu	115
Audio/DVD menu	118
Navigation menu	119
Distronic menu	119
Vehicle status message memory menu	119
Settings menu	120
Trip computer menu	126
Telephone menu	127
Driving systems	129
Introduction	129
Cruise control	129
Distronic	131
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)	139
Parktronic system	141
Climate control system	145
Control panels	145
Notes on climate control system	147
Deactivating the climate control system	147
Air conditioning	148
Automatic mode	148
Setting the temperature	149
Adjusting air vents	149
Adjusting air distribution	151
Adjusting air volume	151
Front defroster	151
Maximum cooling MAX COOL	152
Air recirculation mode	152
Residual heat and ventilation	153
Rear window defroster	153
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	154
Opening and closing	154
Synchronizing	156
Loading and storing	156
Loading instructions	156
Roof rack	157
Ski bag (Canada only)	157
Parcel net	159
Hooks	159
Front storage compartments	160
Rear storage compartments	161
Useful features	162
Cup holders	162
Sun visors	163
Rear window sunshade	164
Ashtrays	164
Cigarette lighter	165
Power outlets	165
Tele Aid	166
Garage door opener	171
Floormats	175
Operation	178
Vehicle equipment	178
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	178
At the gas station	178
Refueling	178
Check regularly and before a long trip	179
Engine compartment	180
Hood	180
Engine oil	181
Transmission fluid level	182
Coolant level	182
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	183
Brake fluid level	184
Tires and wheels	184
Safety notes	184
Important guidelines	185
Recommended tire inflation pressure	185
Checking tire inflation pressure	187
Maximum tire inflation pressure	194
Loading the vehicle	195
Maximum tire load	199
Direction of rotation	199
MOExtended system	200
Tire care and maintenance	200
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	201
Rotating tires	202
Tire labeling	203
Load identification	206
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	206
Tire ply material	207
Tire and loading terminology	207
Winter driving	210
General information	210
Winter tires	210
Snow chains	210
Winter driving instructions	211
Driving instructions	212
Drive sensibly – save fuel	212
Drinking and driving	212
Pedals	212
Power assistance	212
Brakes	212
Driving off	214
Hydroplaning	214
Standing water	215
Driving abroad	215
Control and operation of radio transmitter	215
Emission control	215
Maintenance	216
Notes	216
Maintenance service indicator message	216
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	217
Resetting the maintenance service indicator	217
Vehicle care	217
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	217
Practical hints	226
Vehicle equipment	226
Where will I find ...?	226
First aid kit	226
Vehicle tool kit	226
Spare wheel	228
Luggage box	229
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display	230
Notes	230
Text messages	231
Symbol messages	240
What to do if …	253
Lamps in instrument cluster	253
Lamp in center console	262
Unlocking/locking manually	263
Unlocking the vehicle	263
Locking the vehicle	264
Manually unlocking the gear selector lever	265
Fuel filler flap	265
Resetting activated NECK-PRO active front head restraints	266
Replacing SmartKey batteries	266
SmartKey	267
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO	268
Replacing bulbs	268
Safety notes	268
Bulbs	269
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	270
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	271
Replacing wiper blades	272
Safety notes	272
Placing wiper arms in vertical position	272
Removing wiper blades	273
Installing wiper blades	273
Flat tire	273
Safety notes	273
Preparing the vehicle	273
Mounting the spare wheel	274
MOExtended system	279
Battery	280
Safety notes	280
Charging the battery	281
Jump starting	282
Towing the vehicle	283
Safety notes	283
Installing towing eye bolt	284
Towing with front axle raised	285
Towing with all wheels on the ground	286
Fuses	286
Introduction	286
Before replacing fuses	287
Fuse box in passenger compartment	287
Fuse box in trunk	287
Technical data	290
Vehicle equipment	290
Parts service	290
Warranty coverage	290
Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet	290
Identification labels	290
Vehicle specification CLS 550 (219.372)	292
Vehicle specification CLS 63 AMG (219.377)	292
Rims and tires	293
Notes	293
Same size tires	295
Mixed size tires	296
Spare wheel	298
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	298
Capacities	298
Approved engine oils	300
Engine oil additives	300
Air conditioning refrigerant	300
Brake fluid	300
Premium unleaded gasoline	301
Fuel requirements	301
Gasoline additives	301
Coolants	302
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	304

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Closing the trunk from the outside

manually

Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on

handle

Close trunk with hands placed flat on trunk

lid.

Closing the trunk from the inside

automatically

Warning!

Maintain sight of the area around the rear of

the vehicle while operating the trunk lid with

the door mounted switch. Monitor the closing

procedure carefully to make sure no one is in

danger of being injured.

To interrupt the closing procedure, press or

pull the door mounted remote trunk opening/

closing switch.

Even with the SmartKey removed from the

starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-

GO removed from the vehicle, the remote

trunk opening/closing switch can be

operated. Therefore, do not leave children

unattended in the vehicle, or with access to

an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised

access to a vehicle could result in an accident

and/or serious personal injury.

In vehicles with trunk opening/closing

system you can close the trunk from the

inside using the remote trunk opening/

closing switch.

If the trunk lid comes into contact with an

object while closing, the closing procedure is

stopped and the trunk lid reopens slightly.

This will happen only while the trunk is in its

upper motion sequence. Check if luggage has

been piled too high, for example.

Press and hold remote trunk opening/

closing switch

until the trunk is closed.

To interrupt the closing procedure:

Release remote trunk opening/closing

switch

Closing the trunk from the outside

automatically

Warning!

Monitor the closing procedure carefully to

make sure no one is in danger of being

injured. To prevent possible personal injury,

always keep hands and fingers away from the

trunk opening when closing the trunk lid. Be

especially careful when small children are

around. To stop the closing procedure, do one

of the following:

Press button

on the SmartKey.

Press or pull the remote trunk opening/

closing switch (on the driver’s door).

Press the trunk closing switch.

Press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing

switch.

Pull the trunk lid handle.

Even with the SmartKey removed from the

starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-

GO removed from the vehicle, the remote

Locking and unlocking

Controls in detail

219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US

d2ureepe,

Version: 2.11.8.1

2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 73