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Practical hints Battery ! As with any other battery, disconnect the battery if you do not intend to operate your vehicle for an extended period of time to prevent battery discharge or connect an accessory battery charge unit expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to maintain the battery charge. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information. The battery, the battery ventilation hose and the lateral plug must always be securely installed when the vehicle is in operation. Disconnecting the battery Open the trunk. Warning! With a disconnected battery G Read and observe safety instructions and precautions ( page 420). Remove the luggage box ( page 397). Disconnect battery negative lead 2. Remove cover 1 from the positive terminal. Disconnect the battery positive lead. Removing the battery Remove the screw-nuts securing the battery. Remove the battery bracket. Pull out the battery ventilation tube from the battery (depending on battery arrangement in your vehicle model, the battery ventilation tube is located on the left or right side of the battery). Take out the battery. you will no longer be able to turn the SmartKey in the starter switch and pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button on the gear selector lever will have no effect the gear selector lever will remain locked in position P ! Never loosen or detach battery terminal clamps while the engine is running or the SmartKey is in the starter switch. Otherwise the alternator and other electronic components could be severely damaged. Have the battery checked regularly by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for maintenance intervals or contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information. Depress parking brake firmly or move gear selector lever to position P. Turn off all electrical consumers. Remove SmartKey from starter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Press the start/stop button until the engine shuts off. Open the driver's door. 421

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	48
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<$nopage	72
Seat belts	77
Active head restraints	82
Children in the vehicle	83
Rear door window:Blocking operation;Power windows:Rear door window, blocking operation	88
Panic alarm	89
Activating	89
Deactivating	89
Driving:Safety systems	90
Driving safety systems:ABS	90
Driving safety systems:BAS	91
EBP	93
Driving safety systems:ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>	93
Anti-theft systems	98
Immobilizer	98
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system	98
Controls in detail	100
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking	101
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey<$nopage>	101
KEYLESSGO* see Key, SmartKey with KEYLESSGO*<$nopage	104
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESSGO*:Checking battery condition	109
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESSGO*:Loss of	109
Door:Opening from inside/outside;Inside door handle	109
Trunk:Opening	110
Trunk:Closing the lid	112
Trunk:Trunk lid emergency release;Emergency operations:Trunk lid, Releasing from inside	115
Trunk:Valet locking;Valet locking	116
Central locking:Automatic	117
Central locking:Locking/unlocking from inside;Central locking switch	117
Seats	119
Head restraints:Front seat, Removing<$nopage	119
Head restraints;Head restraints:Rear seat, Removing and installing;Rear seat head restraints see Hea	119
Lumbar support	120
Multicontour seat*	121
Seats:Heater;Heated seats	122
Seats:Ventilation*	123
Memory functions	124
Storing:Positions into memory (Memory function*)	125
Positions (Memory function) see Seats<$nopage>	125
Mirrors:Storing exterior mirror parking position	126
Lighting	127
Exterior lamp switch	127
Combination switch	131
Fog lamps, front:Corner-illuminating*	131
Hazard warning flasher	133
Interior lighting	134
Interior lighting in the rear	135
Lighting:Door entry lamps	136
Lighting:Trunk lamp	136
Instrument cluster	137
Instrument cluster:Illumination brightness	137
Instrument cluster:Coolant temperature indicator	138
Trip odometer:Resetting	138
Tachometer	139
Outside temperature see Displays<$nopage>	139
Control system	140
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display	140
Multifunction steering wheel:Button operation	141
Control system menus	143
Control system menus:Standard display	146
AMG menu	146
Control system menus:AUDIO	149
Navigation system see separate COMAND operating instructions<$nopage>	151
Control system menus:Distronic*	152
Control system menus:Vehicle status message memory	152
Control system menus:Settings	153
Control system menus:Trip computer	165
Control system menus:TEL*	167
Transmission see Automatic transmission <$nopage>	170
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever	170
Gear selector lever:Position	171
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever positions	172
Driving tips	174
Gear range:Automatic transmission	175
Automatic transmission:Automatic shift program	176
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting:Automatic transmission	177
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting*:Automatic transmission	178
Manual shift program CLS63AMG	180
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	183
Good visibility	184
Headlamps:Cleaning system*	184
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	184
Sun visors	185
Rear window sunshade*	186
Rear window defroster	187
Automatic climate control (4-zone)	189
Automatic climate control (4-zone):Deactivating	194
Climate control system:Automatic mode	195
Settings:Temperature (interior);Automatic climate control (4-zone):Setting the temperature	196
Climate control system:Air distribution;Air distribution	196
Climate control system:Air volume;Air volume	197
Climate control system:Front defroster	198
Climate control system:Maximum cooling MAX COOL	199
Automatic climate control (4-zone):Air recirculation mode	199
Climate control system:Air conditioning, Cooling;Air conditioning, Cooling	202
Climate control system:Residual engine heat (REST)	202
Climate control system:Rear climate control;Climate control system:Control panel, Rear	203
Power windows	206
Power windows:Operating	206
Power windows:Synchronizing	208
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESSGO*:Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof	209
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESSGO*:Opening and closing the windows	209
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	211
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Opening/closing	211
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Synchronizing	213
Driving systems	214
Cruise control	214
Distronic*	218
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)	231
Parktronic system (Parking assist)* see Parktronic*<$nopage>	235
Roof rack*	239
Vehicle loading:Instructions	239
Ski bag* (Canada only)	240
Cargo tie-down hooks	243
Retaining hook	243
Useful features	244
Storage compartments	244
Cup holders	247
Ashtrays	249
Cigarette lighter	250
Power outlet	251
Heated steering wheel (Canada only)	252
Floormats	253
Telephone*	254
Tele Aid	257
Garage door opener	263
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 <$nopage>	277
Tires:Traction	277
Tire speed rating	278
Driving:In winter	279
Standing water, Driving through	280
Passenger compartment	281
Driving:Abroad	281
Radio transmitters	281
Catalytic converter	282
Emission control	282
Coolant:Temperature	283
Fuel filler flap:Opening	284
Fuel:Filling the tank	284
Vehicle lighting:Checking	286
Engine:Compartment	287
Hood	287
Engine oil	288
Transmission fluid level	290
Coolant:Checking level	291
Washer fluid	293
Tires:Retreads	294
Important guidelines	294
Tires:Care and maintenance	295
Direction of rotation (tires)	296
Loading see Vehicle loading<$nopage>	297
Tires:Inflation pressure	302
Tires:Inflation pressure	304
MO<V_Italic>E<Default Para Font> tires* see MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system* <$nopage	314
Tire labeling	315
Load identification	319
TIN	319
Maximum tire load	321
Maximum tire pressure	321
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	322
Tire ply material	324
Tires:Terminology	324
Rotating tires;Tires:Rotation	327
Winter driving	329
Winter tires	329
Block heater* (Canada only)	330
Snow chains	330
Overdue maintenance service	331
Maintenance service indicator message	331
Maintenance:Calling up service indicator	332
Maintenance:Resetting service indicator	333
Vehicle care	334
Vehicle:Care	334
Practical hints	344
Practical hints	345
Center console:PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp	357
Displays:Messages in display	359
First aid kit	394
Spare wheel	394
Vehicle tool kit	396
Unlocking:In an emergency	399
Unlocking:Mechanical Key	399
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking in an emergency	400
Emergency operations:Fuel filler flap	401
Emergency operations:Gear selector lever, Unlocking	401
Active head restraints:resetting	402
Changing batteries	403
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs<$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
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	447
Main Dimensions	448
Dimensions, vehicle	448
Weights, Vehicle	448
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.	449
Fluids:Capacities	449
Technical data:Engine oils	451
Engine oil:Additives	451
Air conditioning refrigerant	451
Technical data:Brake fluid	451
Unleaded gasoline, Premium	452
Technical data:Fuel requirements	452
Fuel:Additives	453
Technical data:Coolant	453
Windshield washer fluid see Washer fluid<$nopage>	456