2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 CLS55 AMG Owners Manual

Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ Operator’s Manual CLS-Class Order No. 6515 1417 13 Part No. 219 584 40 82 USA Edition C 2006 Ê5ÀtHr%Ë 2195844082 Operator’s Manual CLS-Class

CLS 500 CLS 55 AMG

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, as well as your and your passengers' safety, we ask you to make a small investment of time:  Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.  Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to assist you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.  Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- cupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents Introduction .......................................... 9 Product information ................................ 9 Operator’s Manual ............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada......................... 13 Where to find it .................................... 14 Symbols ............................................... 15 Operating safety .................................. 16 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16 Problems with your vehicle .................. 17 Reporting safety defects...................... 18 Reporting safety defects ................ 18 Vehicle data recording ......................... 19 Information regarding electronic recording devices ........................... 19 At a glance .......................................... 21 Cockpit ................................................. 22 Instrument cluster ................................ 24 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26 Center console ..................................... 27 Upper part ...................................... 27 Lower part ...................................... 28 Overhead control panel ........................ 29 Storage compartments ......................... 30 Door control panel................................ 32 Getting started ................................... 33 Unlocking ............................................. 34 Unlocking with the SmartKey.......... 34 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* ......... 35 Starter switch positions .................. 36 Adjusting .............................................. 39 Seats............................................... 39 Steering wheel ................................ 41 Mirrors ............................................ 44 Driving .................................................. 46 Fastening the seat belts ................. 46 Starting the engine ......................... 49 Parking brake ................................. 51 Driving ............................................ 52 Switching on headlamps ................. 53 Turn signals .................................... 53 Windshield wipers ........................... 54 Problems while driving .................... 56 Parking and locking .............................. 58 Parking brake ................................. 59 Switching off headlamps................. 59 Turning off engine ........................... 60 Releasing seat belts........................ 60 Locking ........................................... 61

Contents Safety and Security ........................... 63 Occupant safety................................... 64 Air bags .......................................... 65 Seat belts ....................................... 70 Active head restraints .................... 74 Children in the vehicle .................... 75 Blocking of rear door window operation ........................................ 82 Panic alarm .......................................... 83 Activating ....................................... 83 Deactivating ................................... 83 Driving safety systems ......................... 84 ABS ................................................ 84 BAS ................................................ 86 ESP ® .............................................. 86 Electro-hydraulic brake system ...... 89 Anti-theft systems................................ 93 Immobilizer..................................... 93 Anti-theft alarm system .................. 93 Tow-away alarm ............................. 95 Controls in detail ............................... 97 Locking and unlocking ......................... 98 SmartKey ....................................... 98 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 103 Opening the doors from the inside 111 Opening the trunk ........................ 112 Closing the trunk.......................... 114 Trunk emergency release ............. 120 Valet locking ................................ 121 Automatic central locking ............ 122 Locking and unlocking from the inside ..................................... 122 Seats ................................................. 124 Front seat active head restraint ... 124 Rear seat head restraints ............. 124 Lumbar support............................ 125 Multicontour seat* ....................... 126 Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour features................... 127 Seat heating* ............................... 128 Seat ventilation* .......................... 130 Memory function ............................... 131 Storing positions into memory ..... 132 Recalling positions from memory. 132 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........................... 133 Lighting ............................................. 134 Exterior lamp switch .................... 134 Combination switch ..................... 138 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (CLS with Bi-Xenon* headlamps) . 139 Hazard warning flasher ................ 140 Interior lighting in the front .......... 141 Interior lighting in the rear ........... 142 Door entry lamps ......................... 143 Trunk lamp ................................... 143 Instrument cluster ............................. 144 Instrument cluster illumination .... 144 Coolant temperature indicator ..... 145 Trip odometer .............................. 146 Tachometer .................................. 146 Outside temperature indicator ..... 146

Contents Control system .................................. 147 Multifunction display .................... 147 Multifunction steering wheel ........ 148 Menus .......................................... 150 Standard display menu ................ 153 AUDIO menu ................................ 153 NAV* menu .................................. 155 Distronic* menu........................... 155 Vehicle status message memory menu ............................................ 156 Settings menu .............................. 157 Trip computer menu..................... 171 TEL menu* ................................... 172 Automatic transmission ..................... 176 Gear selector lever position ......... 178 Driving tips ................................... 180 Gear ranges ................................. 181 Automatic shift program .............. 182 Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting .................................. 183 Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting ................. 184 Manual shift program CLS 55 AMG ................................ 187 Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 190 Good visibility ..................................... 191 Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 191 Rear view mirrors .......................... 191 Sun visors ..................................... 193 Rear window sunshade* ............... 194 Rear window defroster .................. 195 4-zone automatic climate control ....... 196 Deactivating the climate control system .......................................... 201 Operating the climate control system in automatic mode............ 202 Setting the temperature................ 203 Adjusting air distribution............... 204 Adjusting air volume ..................... 205 Front defroster .............................. 205 Maximum cooling MAX COOL ....... 206 Air recirculation mode .................. 206 Air conditioning............................. 209 Residual heat and ventilation (Canada only) ................................ 209 Rear air conditioning ..................... 210 Front center console storage compartment ventilation............... 213 Power windows .................................. 214 Opening and closing the windows 214 Synchronizing power windows ...... 216 Summer opening feature .............. 217 Convenience closing feature......... 217 Power tilt /sliding sunroof ................. 219 Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof ........................ 219 Synchronizing the power tilt/ sliding sunroof .............................. 221 Driving systems .................................. 222 Cruise control ............................... 222 Distronic* ..................................... 226 Airmatic DC (Dual Control) ........... 238 Parktronic system (Parking assist)* ........................... 242 Loading .............................................. 246 Roof rack* .................................... 246 Loading instructions ..................... 247 Ski sack* (Canada only) ............... 247 Cargo tie-down hooks ................... 250

Contents Useful features .................................. 251 Storage compartments................. 251 Cup holders .................................. 255 Ashtrays ....................................... 257 Cigarette lighter ........................... 258 Power outlet ................................. 259 Floormats ..................................... 260 Telephone*................................... 260 Tele Aid ........................................ 261 Garage door opener* ................... 270 Operation ......................................... 277 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 278 Driving instructions............................ 279 Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 279 Drinking and driving ..................... 279 Pedals .......................................... 279 Power assistance ......................... 280 Brakes .......................................... 280 Driving off .................................... 282 Parking ......................................... 282 Tires ............................................. 282 Hydroplaning ................................ 283 Tire traction.................................. 284 Tire speed rating .......................... 284 Winter driving instructions ........... 285 Standing water ............................. 287 Passenger compartment .............. 287 Driving abroad.............................. 287 Control and operation of radio transmitter ................................... 287 Catalytic converter ....................... 288 Emission control .......................... 289 Coolant temperature .................... 289 At the gas station .............................. 290 Refueling ...................................... 290 Check regularly and before a long trip ....................................... 291 Engine compartment ......................... 293 Hood ............................................ 293 Engine oil ..................................... 294 Transmission fluid level ................ 297 Coolant level ................................ 297 Battery ......................................... 299 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 300 Tires and wheels................................ 301 Important guidelines .................... 301 Tire care and maintenance........... 302 Direction of rotation..................... 304 Loading the vehicle ...................... 304 Recommended tire inflation pressure ....................................... 311 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 313 MOExtended system*................... 321 Tire labeling ................................. 322 Load identification ....................... 326

Contents DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................. 327 Maximum tire load ....................... 328 Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 329 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 329 Tire ply material ........................... 331 Tire and loading terminology ........ 332 Rotating tires ............................... 335 Winter driving .................................... 336 Winter tires .................................. 336 Block heater* (Canada only) ........ 337 Snow chains ................................. 337 Maintenance ...................................... 339 Maintenance service indicator message....................................... 339 Calling up the maintenance service indicator........................... 340 Resetting the maintenance service indicator........................... 341 Vehicle care ....................................... 342 Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 342 Practical hints .................................. 351 What to do if … ................................... 352 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 352 Lamp in center console................. 362 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display..................... 363 Where will I find ...? ............................ 398 First aid kit .................................... 398 TIREFIT* ........................................ 398 Spare wheel .................................. 398 Vehicle tool kit .............................. 399 Luggage box ................................. 401 Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 402 Unlocking the vehicle.................... 402 Locking the vehicle ....................... 403 Fuel filler flap emergency release . 404 Manually unlocking the gear selector lever ................................ 404 Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 406 Power tilt/sliding sunroof ............. 406 Resetting activated head restraints .... 407 Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 408 SmartKey ...................................... 408 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 409 Replacing bulbs .................................. 411 Bulbs............................................. 411 Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 414 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 416 Replacing wiper blades ...................... 417 Removing wiper blades ................. 417 Installing wiper blades .................. 418 Flat tire............................................... 419 Preparing the vehicle .................... 419 Sealing tires with TIREFIT ............. 419 Mounting the spare wheel ............ 423 MOExtended system* ................... 429 Battery ............................................... 431 Disconnecting the battery ............ 432 Removing the battery ................... 433 Charging and reinstalling the battery .......................................... 433 Reconnecting the battery ............. 434 Jump starting...................................... 435 Towing the vehicle.............................. 437 Installing towing eye bolt .............. 439 Fuses.................................................. 441 Aids for replacing fuses ................ 441 Main fuse box in passenger compartment ................................ 442 Fuse box in trunk .......................... 442

Contents Technical data ................................. 443 Parts service ...................................... 444 Warranty coverage............................. 445 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ..................... 445 Identification labels ........................... 446 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 447 CLS 500 ....................................... 447 CLS 55 AMG ................................ 447 Engine................................................ 448 Rims and tires.................................... 449 Same size tires............................. 451 Mixed size tires ............................ 453 MOExtended tires* ....................... 456 Spare wheel ................................. 457 Electrical system ................................ 458 Main dimensions ................................ 459 Weights .............................................. 460 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc............ 461 Capacities ..................................... 461 Engine oils .................................... 464 Engine oil additives ....................... 464 Air conditioning refrigerant ........... 464 Brake fluid..................................... 464 Premium unleaded gasoline .......... 465 Gasoline additives ......................... 465 Fuel requirements ......................... 466 Coolants ....................................... 466 Windshield and headlamp washer system .............................. 470 Technical terms ............................... 471 Index ................................................. 479

9 Product information  Introduction Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitabili- ty for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifi- cations, and where proper installation will be performed.

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