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Operation Winter driving Snow chains Warning! G ! If snow chains are mounted to the front wheels, they may scrape against the body or axle components. The tires or the vehicle could be damaged as a result. If you use your spare tire when winter tires are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that the difference in tire characteristics may very well impair turning stability and that overall driving stability may be reduced. Adapt your driving style accordingly. Have the spare tire replaced with a winter tire at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! When driving with snow chains, always select the raised level of the level control system Airmatic ( page 231). Other settings may result in damage to your vehicle. ! Some tire sizes do not leave adequate clearance for snow chains. To help avoid serious damage to your vehicle or tires, make sure that the use of snow chains is permissible as specified in the "Technical data" section of this Operator's Manual, see "Rims and tires" ( page 438). Snow chains should only be driven on snow-covered roads at speeds not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains as soon as possible when driving on roads without snow. Please observe the following guidelines when using snow chains: Use of snow chains is not permissible with all wheel/tire combinations ( page 438). Use snow chains in pairs and on rear wheels only. Follow the manufacturer's mounting instructions. Only use snow chains that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location. Always check local and state laws before installing snow chains. Do not use snow chains on the spare wheel ( page 445). Block heater* (Canada only) The engine is equipped with a block heater. The electrical cable may be installed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i When driving with snow chains, you may wish to deactivate the ESP® ( page 95) before setting the vehicle in motion. This will improve the vehicle's traction. i CLS 63 AMG: Do not switch off the ESP® when driving in snow or with snow chains mounted. 328

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	10
Product information	10
Service and warranty information	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
Symbols used in this operator’s manual	16
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
Exterior view	23
Cockpit	25
Instrument cluster	27
Multifunction steering wheel	29
Center console:Upper part	30
Upper part	30
Center console:Lower part	31
Overhead control panel	32
Storage compartments	33
Door control panel	35
Getting started	36
Unlocking	37
Locking/Unlocking, SmartKey	37
Locking/Unlocking, SmartKey with KEYLESSGO*	38
Starter switch positions	39
Adjusting	42
Seats:Adjusting	42
Height adjustment:Steering wheel	45
Mirrors:Adjusting	47
Driving:Instructions	49
Seat belts:Fastening	49
Key, SmartKey:Starting the engine	52
Parking brake	54
Driving off	54
f. Controls in detail/Exterior lamps; Getting started/Parking and locking	56
Combination switch	56
Windshield wipers	57
Problems:While driving	59
Parking;Locking the vehicle	60
Parking brake	60
Switching off headlamps	61
Turning off engine	61
Releasing seat belts	62
f. Getting started/Driving/Turning off with the Smartkey	62
Safety and Security	64
Occupant safety	65
Air bags	67
OCS;Occupant safety:OCS;Occupant Classification System see OCS<$nopage	72
BabySmart<V_Superscript>TM<Default Para Font>:Airbag deactivation system	77
Seat belts	79
Active head restraints	84
Children in the vehicle	85
Rear door window:Blocking operation;Power windows:Rear door window, blocking operation	90
Panic alarm	91
Activating	91
Deactivating	91
Driving:Safety systems	92
Driving safety systems:ABS	92
Driving safety systems:BAS	93
EBP	94
Driving safety systems:ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>	95
Anti-theft systems	100
Immobilizer	100
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system	100
Controls in detail	102
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking	103
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey<$nopage>	103
KEYLESSGO* see Key, SmartKey with KEYLESSGO*<$nopage	106
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESSGO*:Checking battery condition	111
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESSGO*:Loss of	111
Door:Opening from inside/outside;Inside door handle	112
Trunk:Opening	113
Trunk:Closing the lid	114
Trunk:Trunk lid emergency release;Emergency operations:Trunk lid, Releasing from inside	117
Trunk:Valet locking;Valet locking	118
Central locking:Automatic	119
Central locking:Locking/unlocking from inside;Central locking switch	119
Seats	121
Head restraints:Front seat, Removing<$nopage	121
Head restraints;Head restraints:Rear seat, Removing and installing;Rear seat head restraints see Hea	121
Lumbar support	122
Multicontour seat*	123
Seats:Heater;Heated seats	124
Seats:Ventilation*	125
Memory functions	126
Storing:Positions into memory (Memory function*)	127
Positions (Memory function) see Seats<$nopage>	127
Mirrors:Storing exterior mirror parking position	128
Lighting	129
Exterior lamp switch	129
Combination switch	133
Fog lamps, front:Corner-illuminating*	133
Hazard warning flasher	135
Interior lighting	136
Interior lighting in the rear	137
Lighting:Door entry lamps	138
Lighting:Trunk lamp	138
Instrument cluster	139
Instrument cluster:Illumination brightness	139
Instrument cluster:Coolant temperature indicator	140
Trip odometer:Resetting	140
Tachometer	140
Outside temperature see Displays<$nopage>	141
Control system	142
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display	142
Multifunction steering wheel:Button operation	143
Control system menus	145
Control system menus:Standard display	148
AMG menu	148
Control system menus:AUDIO	151
Navigation system see separate COMAND operating instructions<$nopage>	153
Control system menus:Distronic*	154
Control system menus:Vehicle status message memory	154
Control system menus:Settings	155
Control system menus:Trip computer	168
Control system menus:TEL*	169
Transmission see Automatic transmission <$nopage>	172
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever	172
Gear selector lever:Position	173
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever positions	174
Driving tips	176
Gear range:Automatic transmission	177
Automatic transmission:Automatic shift program	178
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting:Automatic transmission	179
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting*:Automatic transmission	180
Manual shift program CLS63AMG	182
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	185
Good visibility	186
Headlamps:Cleaning system*	186
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	186
Sun visors	188
Rear window sunshade*	189
Rear window defroster	190
Automatic climate control (4-zone)	191
Automatic climate control (4-zone):Deactivating	196
Climate control system:Automatic mode	197
Settings:Temperature (interior);Automatic climate control (4-zone):Setting the temperature	198
Climate control system:Air distribution;Air distribution	198
Climate control system:Air volume;Air volume	199
Climate control system:Front defroster	200
Climate control system:Maximum cooling MAX COOL	201
Automatic climate control (4-zone):Air recirculation mode	201
Climate control system:Air conditioning, Cooling;Air conditioning, Cooling	204
Climate control system:Residual engine heat (REST)	204
Climate control system:Rear climate control;Climate control system:Control panel, Rear	205
Power windows	208
Power windows:Operating	208
Power windows:Synchronizing	210
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESSGO*:Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof	211
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESSGO*:Opening and closing the windows	211
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	213
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Opening/closing	213
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Synchronizing	215
Driving systems	216
Cruise control	216
Distronic*	219
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)	232
Parktronic system (Parking assist)* see Parktronic*<$nopage>	236
Roof rack*	240
Vehicle loading:Instructions	240
Ski bag* (Canada only)	241
Cargo tie-down rings	244
Retaining hooks	244
Useful features	245
Storage compartments	245
Cup holders	248
Ashtrays	250
Cigarette lighter	251
Power outlet	252
Heated steering wheel (Canada only)	253
Floormats	254
Telephone*	255
Tele Aid	258
Garage door opener	264
Operation	270
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	271
Driving instructions	272
Drive sensibly – save fuel	272
Drinking and driving	272
Pedals	272
Power assistance	273
Brakes	273
Driving off	275
Parking	276
Tires:Driving instructions	276
Hydroplaning;Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning <$nopage>	277
Tires:Traction	277
Tire speed rating	278
Driving:In winter	279
Standing water, Driving through	280
Passenger compartment	281
Driving:Abroad	281
Radio transmitters	281
Catalytic converter	282
Emission control	282
Coolant:Temperature	283
Fuel filler flap:Opening	284
Fuel:Filling the tank	284
Vehicle lighting:Checking	286
Engine:Compartment	287
Hood	287
Engine oil	288
Transmission fluid level	290
Coolant:Checking level	291
Windshield washer fluid	293
Tires:Retreads	294
Important guidelines	294
Tires:Care and maintenance	295
Direction of rotation (tires)	296
Loading see Vehicle loading<$nopage>	297
Tires:Inflation pressure	302
Tires:Inflation pressure	303
MO<V_Italic>E<Default Para Font> tires* see MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system* <$nopage	314
Tire labeling	314
Load identification	318
TIN	319
Maximum tire load	320
Maximum tire pressure	321
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	321
Tire ply material	323
Tires:Terminology	324
Rotating tires;Tires:Rotation	327
Winter driving	328
Winter tires	328
Block heater* (Canada only)	329
Snow chains	329
Flexible Service System see FSS PLUS<$nopage>	330
Maintenance service indicator message	330
Maintenance:Calling up service indicator	332
Maintenance:Resetting service indicator	332
Vehicle care	333
Vehicle:Care	333
Practical hints	342
Practical hints	343
Center console:PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp	354
Displays:Messages in display	357
First aid kit	392
Spare wheel	392
Vehicle tool kit	394
Unlocking:In an emergency	397
Unlocking:Mechanical Key	397
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking in an emergency	398
Emergency operations:Fuel filler flap	399
Emergency operations:Gear selector lever, Unlocking	399
Emergency operations:Power tilt/sliding sunroof, manual operation	401
Active head restraints:resetting	402
Changing batteries	403
f. Practical hints/What to do if/Changing batteries	403
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs<$nopage	405
Bulbs	405
Replacing bulbs:Front lamps	408
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	410
Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades	411
Wiper blades	411
Flat tire	413
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle	413
Flat tire:Spare wheel	413
MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system*	420
Batteries, vehicle	421
Batteries, vehicle:Disconnecting	422
Batteries, vehicle:Removing	422
Batteries, vehicle:Charging	423
Batteries, vehicle:Reconnecting	423
Jump starting	424
Towing the vehicle	426
Towing eye bolt	427
Fuses	429
Passenger compartment:Main fuse box	430
Fuse box in trunk	430
Technical data	432
Parts service	433
Warranty coverage	434
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet	434
Identification labels	435
Layout of poly-V-belt drive	437
CLS550	437
CLS63AMG	437
Engine	438
Tires:Rims and tires	439
Tires:Sizes	440
Mixed size tires	442
MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system:MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> tires	445
Spare wheel	446
Electrical system, Technical data	448
Main Dimensions	449
Dimensions, vehicle	449
Weights, Vehicle	449
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.	450
Fluids:Capacities	450
Technical data:Engine oils	452
Engine oil:Additives	452
Air conditioning refrigerant	452
Technical data:Brake fluid	452
Unleaded gasoline, Premium	453
Technical data:Fuel requirements	453
Fuel:Additives	454
Technical data:Coolant	454
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid<$nopage>	457

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Operation

Winter driving

Block heater* (Canada only)

The engine is equipped with a block

heater.

The electrical cable may be installed at an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Snow chains

Snow chains should only be driven on

snow-covered roads at speeds not to

exceed 30

mph (50

km/h). Remove chains

as soon as possible when driving on roads

without snow.

Please observe the following guidelines

when using snow chains:

Use of snow chains is not permissible

with all wheel/tire combinations

(

page 438).

Use snow chains in pairs and on rear

wheels only. Follow the manufacturer’s

mounting instructions.

Only use snow chains that are ap-

proved by Mercedes-Benz. Any

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will

be glad to advise you on this subject.

Use of snow chains may be prohibited

depending on location. Always check

local and state laws before installing

snow chains.

Do not use snow chains on the spare

wheel (

page 445).

Warning!

If you use your spare tire when winter tires

are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that

the difference in tire characteristics may

very well impair turning stability and that

overall driving stability may be reduced.

Adapt your driving style accordingly.

Have the spare tire replaced with a winter

tire at the nearest authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center.

When driving with snow chains, always se-

lect the raised level of the level control system

Airmatic (

page

231). Other settings may result

in damage to your vehicle.

Some tire sizes do not leave adequate clear-

ance for snow chains. To help avoid serious dam-

age to your vehicle or tires, make sure that the

use of snow chains is permissible as specified in

the “Technical data” section of this Operator’s

Manual, see “Rims and tires” (

page 438).

If snow chains are mounted to the front

wheels, they may scrape against the body or axle

components. The tires or the vehicle could be

damaged as a result.

When driving with snow chains, you may

wish to deactivate the ESP

(

page 95) before

setting the vehicle in motion. This will improve

the vehicle’s traction.

CLS 63 AMG:

Do not switch off the ESP

when driving in snow

or with snow chains mounted.