2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500 child restraint

81 Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Once the top tether anchorage hook is
attached, the child restraint itself can be
secured. Tighten the top tether strap
according to the child restraint manufac-
turer’s instructions.
Child seat anchors – LATCH type
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH
(Lower A
nchors and T
ethers for CH
ildren)
type anchors (at each of the rear seats) for
the installation of a “LATCH” child seat
with the matching mounting fittings.
The anchors are located behind an uphol-
stery blend.1Indicates the position of the anchors
2Anchors

Lift upholstery blend up to access the
anchors.

Install child seat according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
iFor safety, make sure the hook2 has
attached to the ring3 beyond the
safety catch, as illustrated.
iNon-LATCH type child seats may also
be used and can be installed using the
vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child
seat according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Warning!
G
Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts. Posi-
tion shoulder belt across chest and shoul-
der, not face or neck. A booster seat may be
necessary to achieve proper belt positioning
for children over 41 lbs until they reach a
height where a lap/shoulder belt fits proper-
ly without a booster.
Install child seat according to manufactur-
er’s instructions.
The child seat must be firmly attached in the
right and left side anchors1.
An incorrectly mounted child seat may come
loose during an accident which could result
in serious injury or death to the child.
Damaged or impact damaged child seats or
child seat mounting fittings must be re-
placed.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if the children are secured in a
child restraint system.

362 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Lamp in center consoleProblem
Possible cause/consequence
Suggested solution
75
The passenger front
air bag off indicator
lamp comes on and re-
mains illuminated
(page 78).
A BabySmart
TM child seat is installed on
the passenger seat. Therefore the passen-
ger front air bag is switched off.
The system is malfunctioning when there
is no BabySmart
TM child seat installed on
the passenger seat.

Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
The passenger front
air bag off indicator
lamp does not come on
or does not remain illu-
minated with a
BabySmart
TM child seat
properly installed on
the passenger seat.
The system is malfunctioning.

Make sure there is nothing between
seat cushion and child seat.

Check installation of the child seat
(page 80).
If the passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp remains out:

Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Do not use the BabySmart
TM restraint to
transport children on the front passenger
seat until the system has been repaired.

471 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Accessory weight
(
page 332)
ADS
(Adaptive D
amping S
ystem)
Automatically adapts the optimum sus-
pension damping to prevailing driving
conditions.
Air pressure
(
page 332)Airmatic DC
(A
irmatic D
ual C
ontrol)
Automatically selects the optimum
suspension tuning and ride height for
your vehicle. Airmatic consists of two
components:


Adaptive Damping System


Vehicle level control
Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
Aspect ratio
(
page 332)BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system
This system detects if a special system
compatible child restraint seat is in-
stalled on the front passenger seat. The
system will automatically deactivate
the passenger front air bag when such
a seat is properly installed (the
57indicator lamp in the
center console comes on and remains
illuminated).
BabySmartTM compatible child seats
Special restraint system for children.
The sensor system for the passenger
seat prevents deployment of the pas-
senger front air bag if a BabySmart
TM
compatible child seat is installed. See
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for availability.

476 Technical termsPower train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing:


Engine


Clutch/torque converter


Transmission


Transfer case*


Drive shaft


Axle shafts/axles
Production options weight
(
page 333)Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between standard operationS and
operationC.
CLS 55 AMG with steering wheel gear-
shift control and manual shift program:
in addition to S and C (for sporty S or
comfortable C operation), you can use
M for manual shift program.
PSI
(P
ounds per s
quare i
nch)
(
page 333)
Recommended tire inflation pressure
(page 333)
Restraint systems
Seat belts, belt tensioners, air bags and
child restraint systems. As indepen-
dent systems, their protective func-
tions complement one another.Rim
(
page 333)
RON
(Research O
ctane N
umber)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line's ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (knocking). The average of both
the ->MON (Motor Octane Number)
and RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Electro-hydraulic brake system
Electronically controlled hydraulic
braking system for increased braking
safety and comfort.
Sidewall
(
page 333)

479 Index
A
ABS 84
Indicator lamp 352
Messages in display 365
Accelerator position 180
Accessory weight 332
Accident 57
Active head restraint 74, 124
Adjusting 39
Air bags 65
BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system 471
Children 78
Children in the vehicle 66
Front, Driver 69
Front, Passenger 69
Safety guidelines 68
Side impact 70
Window curtain 70
Air conditioning, Cooling 209
Air distribution 204
Air pressure 332Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pump, electric 428
Air recirculation mode 206
Air vents 197
Rear passenger compartment 210
Air volume 205
Airmatic DC
Message in display 396, 397
Airmatic DC (Dual Control) 238
Alarm
Audible 83
Canceling 95
Visual 93
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 399, 425
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 468
Antilock brake system see ABS
Anti-theft systems 93
Anti-theft alarm system 93
Immobilizer 93
Tow-away alarm 95
Aquaplaning see HydroplaningAshtrays 257
Aspect ratio 332
At the gas station 290
AUDIO menu 153
Audio system
CD mode 154
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirrors 191
Automatic central locking, control
system 168
Automatic climate control
4-zone automatic climate
control 196
Automatic climate control (4-zone) 196
Air recirculation mode 206
Deactivating 201
Maximum cooling MAX COOL 206
Rear air conditioning 210
Rear window defroster 195
Setting the temperature 203
Automatic headlamp mode 135
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 141

481 Index
C
California retail buyers and lessees,
important notice for 11
CAN system 472
Cargo tie-down hooks 250
Carpets, cleaning 349
CD changer* 154
CD player 154
Center console
Lower part 28
Upper part 27
Central locking
Automatic 122
Locking/unlocking from inside 122
Switch 122
Switching on/off
(control system) 168
Central locking switch 122
Certification label 310
Checking tire pressure electronically with
the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System* (Advanced TPMS*),
(Canada only) 316Children in the vehicle 75
Air bags 66
Blocking of rear window operation 82
Indicator lamp, front passenger front
air bag 78
Infant and child restraint systems 76
LATCH-type child seat anchors 81
Cigarette lighter 258
Climate control system
Adjusting air distribution 204
Adjusting air volume 205
Air conditioning, Cooling 209
Automatic mode 202
Front defroster 205
Residual engine heat (REST) 209
Clock 25, 162
CLS 55 AMG
MANUAL shift program mode 188
Cockpit 22, 472
Cockpit management and data system see
COMAND
Cold tire inflation pressure 332
Collapsible tire
Tire inflation pressure 427Collapsible tire, description 472
Collapsible wheel chock 400
COMAND* see separate operating
r nstructions
Combination filter with pollutant-sensitive
air-recirculation mode 208
Combination switch 53, 138
Control system 147, 473
Functions 151
Multifunction display 147
Multifunction steering wheel 148
Control system menus 150, 151
AUDIO 153
Distronic* 155
NAV* 155
Settings 157
Standard display 153
TEL* 172
Trip computer 171
Vehicle status message memory 156

486 IndexHood 293
Message in display 384
HVAC see 4-zone automatic climate
control
Hydroplaning 283
I
Identification labels 446
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 446
Ignition 36, 38, 50
Immobilizer 93
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid 267
Inside door handle 111
Inside rear view mirror
Antiglare 191Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 80
Towing eye bolt 439
Wiper blades 418
Instrument cluster 24, 144, 474
Cleaning 349
Coolant temperature gauge 145
Illumination 144
Multifunction display 147
Outside temperature indicator 146
Interior lighting 141
Delayed switch-off 167
Interior rear view mirror 44
J
Jack 398, 399
Jacking up the vehicle 425
Jump starting 435K
Key, Mechanical 402
Key, SmartKey
Changing batteries 408
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing batteries 409
KEYLESS-GO* 110, 474
Activating ignition with 38
Closing
Trunk 117
Factory setting 107
Global locking 107
Global unlocking 107
Important notes 105
Remote controls 103
Starting the engine 50
Turning off engine 60
Unlocking and opening, trunk 110
Unlocking with 35
Kickdown 180, 474
Kilopascal 333

489 Index
Electro-hydraulic brake system 375,
376
Engine oil 382, 383
ESP
®
368
Fog lamps 387, 388, 389, 390
Hood 384
Light sensor 389
Maintenance service 392
Parking brake 375
Parking lamps 388
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 392
Reserve fuel 384
Seat belts 392
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 385,
386
SRS 393
Taillamps 390
Tele Aid 393
Telephone* 396
Tires 370, 395
Trunk 396
Turn signals 391
Windshield washer fluid 396
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 148,
475
Button operation 148N
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating
instructions 155
Night security illumination 136
Normal occupant weight 333
O
Occupant distribution 333
Occupant safety 64
Air bags 65
Children and air bags 66
Children in the vehicle 75
Fastening the seat belt 46
Infant and child restraint systems 76
LATCH-type child seat anchors 81
Seat belts 46, 68
Oil
Consumption 294
Viscosity 473
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 183
Opening
Fuel filler flap 290
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, cleaning 345Outside temperature indicator 146
Overdue maintenance service 339
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range, engine 475
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 343
Panic alarm 83
Parking 58
Parking brake 51, 59
Message in display 375
Parking lamps 412
Replacing bulbs 415
Switching on 134
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 133
Parktronic 242
Activating/deactivating 245
Minimum distance 243
Range 242
Warning indicators 244
Parktronic system (Parking assist)* see
Parktronic