2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500 service reset

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* ....... 409Replacing 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

154 Controls in detailControl systemSelect satellite radio station*
(USA only)
The satellite radio is treated as a radio
application.
Select SAT radio with the correspond-
ing softkey in the radio menu.
1SAT mode and preset number
2Setting for station selection using
memory
3Channel name or number

Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the desired channel is found.
Operate the CD player

Turn on COMAND and select the CD
player. Refer to separate COMAND
operating instructions.

Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the settings for the CD currently
being played are shown in the multi-
function display.1Current CD (CD 1 through CD 6 for
CD changer*)
2Current track

Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the desired track is selected.
iYou can only store new stations using
the corresponding feature on the radio,
see separate operating instructions.
You can also operate the radio in the
usual manner.
iAdditional optional satellite radio
equipment and a subscription to satel-
lite radio service provider are required
for satellite radio operation. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
details and availability for your vehicle.
For more information, refer to separate
COMAND operating instructions.
iTo select a CD from the magazine,
press a number on the COMAND
system key pad located in the center
console.

268 Controls in detailUseful features
Call priority
If other service calls such as a Roadside
Assistance call or Information call are
active, an Emergency call is still possible.
In this case, the Emergency call will take
priority and override all other active calls. Information calls can be terminated
using thet button on the multi-
function steering wheel or the END But-
ton on the COMAND System.
!If the indicator lamps do not start flash-
ing after pressing one of the buttons or
remain illuminated (in red) at any time,
the Tele Aid system has detected a
malfunction or the service is not
currently active, and may not initiate a
call. Visit your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center and have the
system checked or contact the Re-
sponse Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in
the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Cana-
da) as soon as possible.
iThe indicator lamp in the respective
button flashes until the call is conclud-
ed. Emergency calls can only be termi-
nated by a Response Center or
Customer Assistance Center represen-
tative, whereas Roadside Assistance
and Information calls can also be termi-
nated by pressing buttont on the
multifunction steering wheel or using
the END button on the COMAND Sys-
tem.
!If the indicator lamp continues to flash
or the system does not reset, contact
the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada), or
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) in the USA or
Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100
in Canada.

340 OperationMaintenanceClearing the maintenance service
indicator
The maintenance service indicator mes-
sage is automatically cleared after
30 seconds when you switch on the
ignition or when reaching the service
threshold while driving. You can also clear
it yourself.
1Reset button

Press the reset button1 on the
instrument cluster.
The maintenance service indicator
message is cleared and the standard
display appears in the multifunction
display.
Maintenance service term exceeded
If you have exceeded the suggested
maintenance service term, you will see the
following message in the multifunction
display:
Service A exceeded by XXXXX Miles (km)
Service A exceeded by XXX Days
Service A exceeded by X DayIn addition, a signal sounds when the
message appears.
Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
reset the maintenance service indicator
following a completed maintenance
service.Calling up the maintenance service
indicator
You can call up the maintenance service
indicator display at any time to check
when the next maintenance service is due.
Switch on the ignition (
page 36).

Press buttonè orÿ on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel repeatedly
until the standard display appears in
the multifunction display (
page 147).

Press buttonk or j until the
maintenance service indicator display
with the service symbol9 and the
service deadline appears in the multi-
function display.

341 Operation
Maintenance
Resetting the maintenance service indicator
In the event that the maintenance service
on your vehicle is not carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can
have the maintenance service indicator
reset. The automotive maintenance facility
carrying out the maintenance service will
find the information for resetting the main-
tenance service indicator in the mainte-
nance-relevant information for your
vehicle. Such information is available from
either your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or directly from Mercedes-Benz.
iIf the battery is disconnected, the days
of disconnection will not be included in
the count shown by the maintenance
service indicator. To arrive at the true
maintenance service deadline, you will
need to subtract these days from the
days shown in the maintenance service
indicator message or the maintenance
service indicator display.
Do not confuse the maintenance ser-
vice indicator with the engine oil level
indicatorù.
iIf the maintenance service indicator
was inadvertently reset, have an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center correct it.
Only reset if the proper maintenance
service has been performed. Resetting
the system without performing the
proper service as called for by the
maintenance service indicator will re-
sult in engine damage and/or other
vehicle damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

485 Index
Front seats
Heating* 128
FSS (Canada vehicles) 339
FSS (Flexible Service System) 474
Fuel 291
Fuel reserve warning lamp 358
Premium unleaded gasoline 291
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 171
Since last reset 171
Fuel filler flap 290
Locking 290
Opening 290
Unlocking 290
Fuel requirements 466
Fuel tank
Filler flap 290
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 461
Fuse box in trunk 442
Fuses 441
Fuse chart 441
Fuse extractor 441
Replacing 441
Spare fuses 441G
Garage door opener* 270
Gasoline see Fuel 291
GAWR 332
Gear range 474
Automatic transmission 181
Limiting 181
Shifting into optimal 183
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 349
Position 178
Global
Locking 101
Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 107
Unlocking 100
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 107
Global Positioning System (GPS) 474
Glove box 251
Good visibility 191
GPS 474
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 332
GVWR 333H
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 349
Hazard warning flasher 140
Head restraint
Active head restraint 74, 124
Head restraints
resetting activated 407
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 135
Bi-Xenon* 472
Cleaning lenses 346
Cleaning system* 191
Deactivating 59
Headliner, cleaning 350
Heated seats* 128
Height adjustment
Head restraints 41
Steering wheel 41
Vehicle level 239
High beam flasher 53, 138
High beam headlamps
Replacing bulbs 415
Switching on 53, 138
High mounted brake lamp 412

488 IndexM
Main Dimensions 459
Maintenance 12
Calling up the service indicator 340
Clearing service indicator 340
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 339
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 339
Messages in display 392
Service indicator 339
Service term exceeded 340
Maintenance service
Resetting maintenance service
indicator 341
Maintenance service indicator
message 339
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 339, 475
Manual headlamp mode 135
Manual operations
Unlocking the driver’s door 402
Unlocking the trunk lid 403
Manual shift program (CLS 55 AMG)
Deactivating 190
Massage function 128
Maximum load rating 333Maximum loaded vehicle weight 333
Maximum tire inflation pressure 333
Mechanical key 402
Memory function 131, 475
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking positions 133
Storing SmartKey dependent
settings 132
Memory function*
Recalling positions from
memory 132
Menus
AUDIO 153
Distronic* 155, 230
In control system 150, 151
Standard display 153
Submenus 149
TEL* 172
Trip computer 171
Vehicle status message memory 156
Messages
Displaying 156
Microphone, Hands-free 29
Mirrors
Adjusting 44
Auto-dimming 191Exterior rear view mirror 44
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 169, 192
Interior rear view mirror 44
Storing exterior mirror parking
position 133
MOExtended system* 321, 429
MOExtended tires*456
MON 291
MON (Motor Octane Number) 475
Multicontour seat* 126
Multifunction display 147, 475
Selecting language 160
Multifunction display messages
ABS 365
Airmatic DC 396, 397
Batteries 369
Battery 373
Brake fluid 377
Brake pads 374
Check engine 355
Coolant 378, 379, 380
Cruise control 365
Distronic* 366
Door 382

491 Index
Rear passenger compartment
Air vents 210
Rear storage compartment in the rear
center console 253
Rear view mirrors auto-dimming 191
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 195
Rear window sunshade* 194
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 333
Regular checks 291
Releasing seat belts 60
Remote control
SmartKey 98
Remote controls
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 103
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 269
Replacing bulbs
Front lamps 414
High beam headlamps 415
License plate lamps 416
Low beam headlamps 414
Parking lamps 415
Tail lamps 416
Turn signal lamp 415Reporting safety defects 18
Reserve fuel
Message in display 384
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 158
Reset tool
Despositori 407
Resetting
Maintenance service indicator 341
Restraint system see Infant and child
restraint systems
Rims 333
Roadside assistance 12, 265
RON 291
RON (Research Octane Number) 476
Roof rack* 246
Rotating tires 335
Rubber parts, cleaning 349
Run Flat Indicator* 314S
Safety
Driving safety systems 84
Occupant 64
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter 73
Seat belts 70
Cleaning 350
Fastening 46
Messages in display 392
Proper use of 48, 72
Safety guidelines 68
Telltale 358
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 126
Seat heating*
Switching off 129
Switching on 129
Seat ventilation*
Switching off 130
Switching on 130
Seating capacity 306