2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 belt

437 Technical data
Engine
Engine
Model
CLS 550 (219.372
1)
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
CLS 63 AMG (219.377
1)
Engine
273
156
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
8
8
Bore
3.86 in (98.00 mm)
4.02 in (102.20 mm)
Stroke
3.56 in (90.50 mm)
3.72 in (94.60 mm)
Total piston displacement
333.3 cu in (5461 cm
3)
378.8 cu in (6 208 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10.7:1
11.3:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
382 hp/6 000 rpm
2
(285 kW/6 000 rpm)
507 hp/6 800 rpm
2
(378 kW/6 800 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
391lb-ft/2800rpm - 4800rpm
(530 Nm/2 800 rpm - 4 800 rpm)
468 lb-ft/5 200 rpm
(635 Nm/5 200 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6 500 rpm
7 200 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2 404 mm
2369 mm

462 IndexEmergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Batteries, Jump starting 423
First aid kit 391
Flat tire, changing 412
Fuses 428
Hazard warning flasher 134
Instrument cluster, indicator
lamps 342
Roadside Assistance 12
Towing the vehicle 342
Emission control 281
Information label 435
System warranties 10
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 435
Engine 437
Belt layout 436
Block heater* (Canada only) 328
Break-in recommendations 270
Cleaning 334
Compartment 286
Malfunction indicator lamp 345, 346,
373Maximum engine speed 437
Number 434, 435
Starting 51
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 52
Tachometer 27
Technical data 437
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 61
Turning off with the SmartKey 61
Engine compartment
Hood 286
Engine coolant see Coolant 290
Engine oil 287, 449
Adding 289
Additives 451
Changing 451
Checking level 288
Consumption 287
Filler neck 289
Messages in display 377
Oil dipstick 288
Recommended engine oils and oil
filters 451ESP
®
94
Messages in display 358, 372
Warning lamp 343
ETD
Safety guidelines 68
Exterior lamp switch 128
Exterior rear view mirrors 47
Parking position 166, 187
Exterior view 22
F
Factory settings
Resetting 155
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 108
Filler neck, Engine oil 289
First aid kit 391
Flat tire 412
Collapsible tire 415, 416
Jacking up the vehicle 414
Lowering the vehicle 418
Mounting the spare wheel 412, 415
Preparing the vehicle 412
Spare wheel 412

466 IndexKey, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Battery check lamp 105
Checking batteries 110
Factory setting 108
Global locking 108, 109
Global unlocking 108, 109
Locking/unlocking 105
Locking/unlocking, Selective
setting 109
Loss of 110
Messages in display 378, 379, 380,
383
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof 210
Opening and closing the
windows 210
Opening the trunk 112
Remote control 105
Replacing batteries 402
Restoring to factory setting 109
Selective setting 109
Starter switch positions 39
Starting the engine 52
Turning off engine 61
Turning off the engine 61KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*
Kickdown 175
Kilopascal 324
Knee bag 70
L
Labels
Certification 434
Emission control information 435
Vacuum line routing diagram 435
Lamp bulbs, exterior 404
Lamps, exterior
Front 405
Messages in display 380
Rear 406
Replacing bulbs 404
Switching on/off 128
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 342
Air bag off 70
Battery (SmartKey) 104
Brakes 344
CHECK ENGINE 27, 345, 346
Coolant 347Distance warning lamp* 221, 227
Engine diagnostics 345, 346
Engine malfunction 27, 345, 346
ESP
®
27, 343
Fog lamps 131
Front passenger front air bag off 29,
76, 353, 354
Fuel reserve 27, 348
High beam headlamps 27
Instrument cluster 342
Seat belt telltale 27, 348, 349
SRS 65
Turn signals 27
Language, Setting 157
LATCH type child seat anchors 88
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 436
License plate lamps 406
Messages in display 383
Replacing bulbs 409
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 338
Lighter see Cigarette lighter

469 Index
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 324
Occupant safety 64
Air bags 66
Children and air bags 67
Children in the vehicle 84
Fastening the seat belt 48
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 75
Infant and child restraint systems 84
LATCH type child seat anchors 88
OCS 71
Seat belts 48, 68
OCS 71
Self-test 76
Odometer 27
Oil
Consumption 287
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting
Gear selector lever 178
Steering wheel gearshift
control* 179Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, cleaning 335
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 329
Overhead control panel 31
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 334
Panic alarm 90
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 246
Parking 59
On hills 59
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 59
Parking brake 53, 59
Message in display 372
Parking lamps 405
Replacing bulbs 409
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 127, 166
Gear position 51
Parktronic system (Parking assist)* see
Parktronic*Parktronic* 235
Activating/deactivating 238
Cleaning system sensors 336
Malfunctioning 238
Minimum distance 236
Range 235
System sensors 336
Warning indicators 25, 237
Warning sounds 238
Parts service 432
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp
Passenger compartment
Interior lighting 135
Interior rear view mirror 47
Main fuse box 429
Parcel net in the front passenger
footwell 246
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 271
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 338

470 IndexPliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 393
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 436
Positions (Memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 272
Power outlet 251
Power seat see Seats 43
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 212
Opening/closing 212
Opening/closing in an
emergency 400
Stopping 214
Synchronizing 214
Power washer 333
Power windows 207
Cleaning 337
Operating 207
Rear door window, blocking
operation 89
Side windows 207
Synchronizing 209Practical hints 342
PRE-SAFE
®
Messages in display 358
Problems
While driving 58
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 324
Program mode see Automatic transmis-
sion, Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 177
PSI 324
Push-start see Tow-start
R
RACETIMER 148
Radio
Selecting stations 151
Selecting stations (satellite*) 151
Radio transmitters 280
Range (distance to empty) 168Reading lamp
Front 135
Rear 136
Rear door ashtray see Ashtrays 250
Rear door window
Blocking operation 89
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamp 406
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
Rear storage compartment in the rear cen-
ter console 245
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 189
Rear window sunshade* 188
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 324
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele
Aid) 263
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 451

471 Index
Refueling 283
Regular checks 285
Reminder, seat belts see Seat belts, Tell-
tale
Remote control see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 262
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signals 407
Brake lamps 407
Front lamps 407
Headlamps 405
High beam headlamps 408
High mounted brake lamp 407
License plate lamps 409
Low beam headlamps 408
Parking lamps 409
Side marker lamps 407
Tail lamps 409
Turn signal lamps 408
Reporting safety defects 18
Research octane number see RON
Reserve fuel
Message in display 378Reset button in the instrument
cluster 138, 155
Reset tool (Active head restraints) 401
Restraint system see Children in the vehi-
cle
Retaining hooks 243
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 171, 173
Rims 324, 438
Roadside assistance 12
Button 260
RON 284
Roof rack* 239
Rotating tires 326
Rubber parts, cleaning 338
Run Flat Indicator* 304
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 91
Occupant 64
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat beltsSatellite radio* 151
Seat belt force limiter 81
Seat belts 78
Children in the vehicle 84
Cleaning 339
Fastening 48
Height adjustment 50
Proper use of 50, 79
Safety guidelines 68
Telltale 27, 348, 349
Warning lamp 348, 349
Seating capacity 297
Seats 41, 120
Adjusting 41
Easy entry/exit feature* 45
Heater* 123
Memory function 125
Multicontour seat* 122
Ventilation* 124
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 243
Selecting display 158

476 IndexV
Vacuum line routing diagram label 435
Valet locking 117
Vehicle
Battery 420
Care 332
Control system, settings menu 141
Dimensions 448
Individual settings 154
Locking/unlocking 102
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 396, 397
Lowering 418
Modifications and alterations, operat-
ing safety 16
Towing 425
Washing 334
Weights 448
Vehicle jack 394
Vehicle level control see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)
Vehicle lighting
Checking 285Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 243
Instructions 239
Load limit 296
Roof rack* 239
Ski bag* 240
Terminology 323
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 325
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele
Aid) 263
Vehicle status message memory 153
Vehicle tool kit 393
Vehicle washing 332
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 227
Distronic* 222
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 80
Parking brake 53
Parktronic* 235
Seat belt telltale 349Warranty coverage 433
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 292
Washing the vehicle 332
Wear pattern, Tires 326
Weights, Vehicle 448
Wheel
Change 412
Removing 415
Spare 391
Tightening torque 418
Wheels, Sizes 439
Wheels, Tires and 293
Window curtain air bags 70
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning 337
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades 337
Defogging 199
Windshield washer fluid 292
Messages in display 389
Refilling 292
Wiping 58