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Safety and Security Occupant safety Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen. If the belt is positioned across your abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in a crash. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects. Belts should not be worn twisted. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to distribute impact forces. The twisted belt against your body could cause injuries. Pregnant women should also use a lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen. Never place your feet on the instrument panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat. When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions. i The ETDs for the front seats will only activate if the front seat belts are fastened (latch plate properly inserted into buckle). The ETDs for the rear seats will activate with or without the respective seat belts fastened. In an impact, emergency tensioning devices remove slack from the belts. Belt force limiters reduce the force exerted by the seat belts on occupants during a crash. Warning! Emergency tensioning device (ETD), seat belt force limiter The seat belts for the front and rear outer seats are equipped with emergency tensioning devices and belt force limiters. The ETD is designed to activate in the following cases: in frontal or rear-end impacts exceeding a preset severity level in certain vehicle rollovers if the restraint systems are operational and functioning correctly, see 1 indicator lamp ( page 64) G An emergency tensioning device (ETD) that was activated must be replaced. When disposing of the emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be followed. These are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 73

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	10
Product information	10
Service and warranty information;Information:About service and warranty	11
California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for	12
Maintenance	13
Roadside assistance	13
Change of address or ownership	13
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	14
Operating safety	17
Proper use of the vehicle	17
Problems:With vehicle	18
Safety:Reporting defects;Reporting safety defects	19
Reporting safety defects	19
Vehicle data recording	20
Information regarding electronic recording devices	20
At a glance	22
Cockpit	23
Instrument cluster	25
Multifunction steering wheel	27
Center console:Upper part	28
Upper part	28
Center console:Lower part	29
Overhead control panel	30
Storage compartments	31
Door control panel	33
Getting started	34
Unlocking	35
SmartKey:Unlocking with	35
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Unlocking with	36
Starter switch:Positions	37
Adjusting	40
Seats:Adjusting	40
Height adjustment:Steering wheel	42
Mirrors:Adjusting	45
Driving:Instructions	47
Seat belts:Fastening	47
Starting the engine	50
Parking brake	52
Driving	53
f. Controls in detail/Exterior lamps; Getting started/Parking and locking	54
Combination switch	54
Windshield wipers	55
Problems:While driving	57
Parking;Locking	59
Parking brake	60
Headlamps:Deactivating	60
Turning off engine	61
Releasing seat belts	61
SmartKey:Locking	62
Safety and Security	64
Occupant safety	65
Air bags	66
Seat belts	71
Active head restraint	75
Children in the vehicle	76
Rear door window:Blocking operation	83
Panic alarm	84
Activating	84
Deactivating	84
Driving:Safety systems	85
Driving safety systems:ABS	85
Driving safety systems:BAS	87
Driving safety systems:ESP®	87
Driving safety systems:Electro-hydraulic brake system	90
Anti-theft systems	94
Immobilizer	94
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system	94
Tow-away alarm	96
Controls in detail	98
Locking	99
SmartKey	99
Remote controls:SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*	104
Doors:Opening from inside vehicle	112
Trunk:Opening	113
Trunk:Closing	115
Trunk:Trunk lid emergency release	121
Trunk:Valet locking	122
Central locking:Automatic	123
Central locking:Locking/unlocking from inside	123
Seats	125
Active head restraint	125
Rear seat head restraints	125
Lumbar support	126
Multicontour seat*	127
Drive-dynamic seat*	128
Seats:Heating*	129
Seats:Ventilation*	131
Memory function	132
Memory function:Storing SmartKey dependent settings	133
Memory function*:Recalling positions from memory	133
Mirrors:Storing exterior mirror parking position	134
Lighting	135
Exterior lamp switch	135
Combination switch	139
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (CLS with Bi-Xenon* headlamps)	140
Hazard warning flasher	141
Interior lighting	142
Interior lighting in the rear	143
Lighting:Door entry lamps	144
Lighting:Trunk lamp	144
Instrument cluster	145
Instrument cluster:Illumination	145
Instrument cluster:Coolant temperature gauge	146
Trip odometer	147
Tachometer	147
Outside temperature indicator	147
Control system	148
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display	148
Multifunction steering wheel:Button operation	149
Control system menus	151
Menus:Standard display	154
Menus:AUDIO	154
Navigation system:See separate COMAND operating instructions	156
Control system menus:Distronic*	156
Menus:Vehicle status message memory	157
Control system menus:Settings	158
Menus:Trip computer	172
Menus:TEL*	173
Automatic transmission	177
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever position	179
Driving tips	181
Gear range:Automatic transmission	182
Program mode selector switch:Automatic transmission	183
One-touch gearshifting	184
Steering wheel gearshift control	185
Manual shift program CLS 55 AMG	188
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	191
Good visibility	192
Headlamps:Cleaning system*	192
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	192
Sun visors	194
Rear window sunshade*	195
Rear window defroster	196
Automatic climate control (4-zone)	197
Automatic climate control (4-zone):Deactivating	202
Climate control system:Automatic mode	203
Setting:Temperature (interior);Automatic climate control (4-zone):Setting the temperature	204
Climate control system:Adjusting air distribution;Air distribution	205
Climate control system:Adjusting air volume;Air volume	206
Climate control system:Front defroster	206
Automatic climate control (4-zone):Maximum cooling MAX COOL	207
Automatic climate control (4-zone):Air recirculation mode	207
Climate control system:Air conditioning, Cooling;Air conditioning, Cooling	210
Climate control system:Residual engine heat (REST)	210
Rear passenger compartment:Air vents	211
Power windows	215
Power windows:Operating	215
Power windows:Synchronizing	217
Summer opening feature	218
Convenience closing feature	218
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	220
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Opening/closing	220
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Synchronizing	222
Driving systems	223
Cruise control	223
Distronic*	227
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)	239
Parktronic system (Parking assist)* see Parktronic<$nopage>	243
Loading	247
Roof rack*	247
Loading:Instructions	248
Ski sack* (Canada only)	248
Cargo tie-down hooks	251
Useful features	252
Storage compartments	252
Cup holders	256
Ashtrays	258
Cigarette lighter	259
Power outlet	260
Floormats	261
Telephone*	261
Tele Aid	262
Garage door opener*	271
Operation	278
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	279
Driving instructions	280
Drive sensibly – save fuel	280
Drinking and driving	280
Pedals	280
Power assistance	281
Brakes	281
Driving off	283
Parking	283
Tires:Driving instructions	283
Hydroplaning;Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning <$nopage>	284
Tires:Traction	285
Tire speed rating	285
Driving:In winter	286
Standing water, Driving through	288
Passenger compartment	288
Driving:Abroad	288
Radio transmitters	288
Catalytic converter	289
Emission control	290
Coolant:Temperature	290
At the gas station	291
Refueling	291
Vehicle lighting:Checking	292
Engine:Compartment	294
Hood	294
Engine oil:Checking level	295
Transmission fluid level	298
Coolant:Checking level	298
Windshield washer fluid	301
Tires:Retreads	302
Important guidelines	302
Tires:Care and maintenance	303
Direction of rotation (tires)	305
Loading the vehicle	305
Tires:Inflation pressure	312
Tires:Inflation pressure	314
MOExtended system*	322
Tire labeling	323
Load identification	327
TIN	328
Maximum tire load	329
Maximum tire pressure	330
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	330
Tire ply material	332
Tires:Terminology	333
Rotating tires;Tires:Rotation	336
Winter driving	337
Winter tires	337
Block heater* (Canada only)	338
Snow chains	338
FSS (Canada vehicles)	340
Maintenance service indicator message	340
Maintenance:Calling up the service indicator	341
Resetting:Maintenance service indicator	342
Vehicle:Care	343
Washing the vehicle	343
Practical hints	352
Practical hints	353
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp	363
First aid kit	399
TIREFIT*	399
Spare wheel	399
Vehicle tool kit	400
Unlocking in an emergency	403
Emergency operations:Locking/unlocking the vehicle	403
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking in an emergency	404
Emergency operations:Fuel filler flap	405
Emergency operations:Gear selector lever, Unlocking	405
Emergency operations	407
Emergency operations:Power tilt/sliding sunroof, manual operation	407
Head restraints:resetting activated	408
Changing batteries	409
Batteries, SmartKey:Changing	409
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Changing	410
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs<$nopage	412
Bulbs	412
Replacing bulbs:Front lamps	415
Lamps, exterior:Replacing bulbs for rear;	417
Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades	418
Removing wiper blades	418
Installing:Wiper blades	419
Flat tire	420
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle	420
TIREFIT*:Instructions for use	420
Flat tire:Spare wheel	424
MOExtended system*	430
Battery, vehicle	432
Battery, vehicle:Disconnecting	433
Battery, vehicle:Removing	434
Battery, vehicle:Charging	434
Battery, vehicle:Reconnecting	435
Jump starting	436
Towing the vehicle	438
Towing eye bolt	440
Fuses	442
Passenger compartment:Main fuse box	443
Fuse box in trunk	443
Technical data	444
Parts service	445
Warranty coverage	446
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet	446
Identification labels	447
Layout of poly-V-belt drive	448
CLS500	448
CLS55AMG	448
Engine	449
Tires:Rims and tires	450
Same size tires	452
Mixed size tires	454
MOExtended tires*	457
Spare wheel	458
Electrical system, Technical data	459
Main Dimensions	460
Weights, Vehicle	461
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.	462
f. Operation/Engine compartment/Capacities	462
f. Operation/Engine compartment/Engine oil	465
Engine oil:Additives	465
Air conditioning refrigerant	465
f. Operation/Engine compartment/Brake fluid	465
Unleaded gasoline, Premium	466
Gasoline additives	466
Fuel requirements	467
f. Operation/Engine compartment/Coolants	467
Windshield and headlamp washer system	471
Technical terms	472

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Safety and Security

Occupant safety

Emergency tensioning device (ETD),

seat belt force limiter

The seat belts for the front and rear outer

seats are equipped with emergency ten-

sioning devices and belt force limiters.

The ETD is designed to activate in the fol-

lowing cases:

in frontal or rear-end impacts exceed-

ing a preset severity level

in certain vehicle rollovers

if the restraint systems are operational

and functioning correctly, see

indicator lamp (

page 64)

In an impact, emergency tensioning devic-

es remove slack from the belts. Belt force

limiters reduce the force exerted by the

seat belts on occupants during a crash.

Position the lap belt as low as possible

on your hips and not across the abdo-

men. If the belt is positioned across your

abdomen, it could cause serious injuries

in a crash.

Never use a seat belt for more than one

person at a time. Do not fasten a seat

belt around a person and another per-

son or other objects.

Belts should not be worn twisted. In a

crash, you wouldn’t have the full width

of the belt to distribute impact forces.

The twisted belt against your body could

cause injuries.

Pregnant women should also use a

lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion

should be positioned as low as possible

on the hips to avoid any possible pres-

sure on the abdomen.

Never place your feet on the instrument

panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always

keep both feet on the floor in front of the

seat.

When using a seat belt to secure infant

or toddler restraints or children in boost-

er seats, always follow the child seat

manufacturer’s instructions.

The ETDs for the front seats will only

activate if the front seat belts are fas-

tened (latch plate properly inserted

into buckle).

The ETDs for the rear seats will activate

with or without the respective seat

belts fastened.

Warning!

An emergency tensioning device (ETD) that

was activated must be replaced.

When disposing of the emergency tension-

ing device, our safety instructions must be

followed. These are available at your autho-

rized Mercedes-Benz Center.