2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS55AMG Owner's Manual

440 Practical hintsTowing the vehicleThe towing eye bolt is supplied with the
tool kit (located in the storage compart-
ment under the trunk floor).
Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and
tighten with lug wrench.
To reinstall cover:

Fit cover and snap into place.
Rear of vehicle
2Cover on right side of rear bumperTo remove cover:

Press mark on cover in the direction of
the arrow.

Fold cover down to reveal the threaded
hole for the towing eye bolt.
The towing eye bolt is supplied with the
tool kit (located in the storage compart-
ment under the trunk floor).

Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and
tighten with lug wrench.
To reinstall cover:

Fit cover and snap into place.


441 Practical hintsFuses
Fuses
Fuses are designed to protect the electri-
cal circuits in your vehicle from a short cir-
cuit. If a fuse is blown, the component(s)
and systems secured by that fuse will stop
operating.
The following aids are available to help you
replace fuses (
page 441):


Fuse chart


Spare fuses


Fuse extractor
The electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes:


Main fuse box in passenger compart-
ment (
page 442)


Fuse box in trunk (
page 442)
Aids for replacing fuses
Fuse chart
The fuse chart is located in the fuse box in
the passenger compartment (
page 442).
The amperages of the fuses are also given
there.
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are located in the vehicle tool
kit in the trunk (
page 399).
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is located in the vehicle
tool kit in the trunk (page 399).
Warning!
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Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question. Using other fuses may cause an
overload leading to a fire, or and/or cause
damage to electrical components and/or
systems.
!Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.!Keep the fuse boxes free by contermi-
nation and wetness. Otherwise, electri-
cal parts or systems could be
damaged.

442 Practical hintsFusesMain fuse box in passenger compart-ment
1CoverOpening

Open the front passenger door.

Insert flat, blunt object as a lever in into
on the edge of cover1 at the position
indicated by the arrow.

Loosen cover1 from the dashboard
using lever.

Using your hands, pull cover1 in the
direction of the arrow and remove.
Closing

Hook cover1 into the opening at the
front.

Press cover1 back on until it engag-
es.
Fuse box in trunk
2Cover
3Catches
Turn catches3 counter-clockwise
and remove cover2.
!Do not use sharp objects such as a
screw driver to open the fuse box
cover1 in the dashboard, as this
could damage it.

443 Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

444 Technical dataThe “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.Parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of Genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte-
nance and repair work. In addition, strate-
gically located parts distribution centers
provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different parts for
Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject-
ed to stringent quality inspections. Each
part has been specifically developed, man-
ufactured or selected for and adapted to
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be installed.
!The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts and accessories not authorized
by Mercedes-Benz could damage the
vehicle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or
could compromise the vehicle’s dura-
bility or safety.

445 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information Booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will ex-
change or repair any defective parts origi-
nally installed in the vehicle in accordance
with the terms of the following warranties:

New Car Limited Warranty


Emission System Warranty


Emission Performance Warranty


California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System
WarrantyReplacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories Warranties, copies of which
are available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, have your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a re-
placement. It will be mailed to you.

446 Technical dataIdentification labels1Certification label (includes Paintwork
code)2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
3Emission control information label, in-
cludes both federal and California cer-
tification exhaust emission standards
4Vacuum line routing diagram label
5Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
(lower edge of windshield)
6Engine number (engraved on engine)
iWhen ordering parts, please specify ve-
hicle identification and engine num-
bers.

447 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
CLS 500
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Power steering pump
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
CLS 55 AMGThe CLS 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts
(belt one shown in purple/belt two shown
in black).1Idler pulley
2Automatic belt tensioner
3Power steering pump
4Air conditioning compressor
5Crankshaft
6Coolant pump
7Generator (alternator)
8Idler pulley
9Automatic belt tensioner
aSuper charger