2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63AMG brake

421 Practical hints
Battery
Disconnecting the battery
Depress parking brake firmly or move
gear selector lever to positionP.

Turn off all electrical consumers.

Remove SmartKey from starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Press the start/stop button until
the engine shuts off.

Open the driver’s door.

Open the trunk.

Read and observe safety instructions
and precautions (
page 420).

Remove the luggage box (
page 395).

Disconnect battery negative lead2.

Remove cover1 from the positive ter-
minal.

Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the battery
Remove the screw-nuts securing the
battery.

Remove the battery bracket.

Pull out the battery ventilation tube
from the battery (depending on battery
arrangement in your vehicle model, the
battery ventilation tube is located on
the left or right side of the battery).

Take out the battery.
!
As with any other battery, disconnect the
battery if you do not intend to operate your vehi-
cle for an extended period of time to prevent bat-
tery discharge or connect an accessory battery
charge unit expressly approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to main-
tain the battery charge. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.
The battery, the battery ventilation hose and the
lateral plug must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
!
Never loosen or detach battery terminal
clamps while the engine is running or the
SmartKey is in the starter switch. Otherwise the
alternator and other electronic components
could be severely damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for maintenance
intervals or contact your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.
Warning!
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With a disconnected battery

you will no longer be able to turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch and
pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button on the gear selector lever will
have no effect


the gear selector lever will remain
locked in positionP

424 Practical hintsJump startingThe main battery is located in the trunk un-
derneath the luggage box (
page 395).
Only jump start the vehicle from the bat-
tery in the trunk.

Make sure the two vehicles do not
touch.

Turn off all electrical consumers.

Apply parking brake (
page 59).

Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to positionP.

Open the trunk.1Positive terminal of discharged battery
2Negative terminal of discharged bat-
tery
3Positive terminal of charged battery
4Negative terminal of charged battery

Connect positive terminals1 and3
of the batteries with the jumper cable.
Clamp cable to charged battery3
first.

Start engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run at idle speed.

Connect negative terminals4 and2
of the batteries with the jumper cable.
Clamp cable to charged battery4
first.

Start the engine of the disabled vehi-
cle.
You can now turn on the electrical con-
sumers. Do not switch on the headlamps
under any circumstances.

Remove the jumper cables first from
negative terminals2 and4 and then
from positive terminals1 and3.
You can now switch on the headlamps.

Have the battery checked at the near-
est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!

425 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Towing the vehicle
Mercedes-Benz recommends that the
vehicle be transported with all wheels off
the ground using flatbed or appropriate
wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is
preferable to other types of towing.
When circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing methods, the
vehicle may be towed with all wheels on
the ground or front wheels raised only so
far as necessary to have the vehicle moved
to a safe location where the recommended
towing methods can be employed.!
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
!
Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equipment
with SmartKey in starter switch turned to
position0.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing
with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will
damage radiator and supports.
To prevent damage during transport, do not tie
down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts.
Switch off the automatic central (
page 165)
locking.
Warning!
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If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow
with a tow bar if:

the engine will not run


there is a malfunction in the brake sys-
tem


there is a malfunction in the power sup-
ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system
as that will be necessary to adequately con-
trol the towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make certain that the SmartKey
is in starter switch position2.
If the SmartKey is left in the starter switch
position0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the switch. In this
case, the steering is locked. To unlock,
remove SmartKey from starter switch and
reinsert.
Warning!
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With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the steering system. In
this case, it is important to keep in mind that
a considerably higher degree of effort is nec-
essary to steer the vehicle. Adapt your driv-
ing accordingly.!
If the vehicle is towed with the front axle
raised, the gear selector lever must be in
positionN and the engine must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position0 or1).
Active braking action through the ESP
® may
otherwise seriously damage the brake system.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground, the selector lever must be in positionN
and the SmartKey must be in starter switch
position2.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground or the front axle raised, the vehicle may
be towed only for distances up to 30 miles
(50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h).

428 Practical hintsFusesThe electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
switch off malfunctioning power circuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and sys-
tems secured by that fuse will stop operat-
ing.If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have
the cause determined and rectified by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The following aids are available to help you
replace fuses:


Fuse chart
The fuse chart is located in the fuse box
in the passenger compartment
(page 429). The fuse chart explains
the fuse allocation and fuse amperag-
es.


Spare fuses
Spare fuses are located in the vehicle
tool kit in the trunk (
page 393).


Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is located in the ve-
hicle tool kit in the trunk (
page 393).The electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes:


Main fuse box in passenger compart-
ment (
page 429)


Fuse box in trunk (
page 429)
Before replacing fuses:

Apply the parking brake (
page 59).

Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to position P (
page 171).

Turn off all electrical consumers.

Turn off the engine (
page 60).

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Open the driver’s door.
Warning!
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Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse. Using other than ap-
proved fuses or using repaired or bridged
fuses may cause an overload leading to a
fire, and/or cause damage to electrical
components and/or systems. Have the
cause determined and remedied by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.i
A blown fuse must be replaced by an appro-
priate spare fuse (recognizable by its color or the
fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage
recommended in the fuse chart.
Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise
you on this subject.

450 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Power steering
CLS 550
approx. 1.0 US qt (0.9 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S
or, depending on vehicle production date,
Chevron Texaco PSF 9109)
1
1For detailed information, please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
CLS 63 AMG
approx. 1.3 US qt (1.2 l)
Front wheel hubs
CLS 550
approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
CLS 63 AMG
approx. 3.2 oz (90 g) each
Brake system
All models
0.63 US qt (0.6 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system
CLS 550
11.9 US qt (11.3 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
CLS 63 AMG
12.5 US qt (11.8 l)
Fuel tank
All models
21.12 US gal (80.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline
Minimum Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)
including a reserve of
CLS 550
2.38 US gal (9.0 l)
CLS 63 AMG
3.7 US gal (14.0 l)
Air conditioning system
All models
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant
oil (never R-12)
Windshield washer system
All models
4.8 US qt (4.5 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
2
2Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 456).Windshield washer and head-
lamp cleaning* system
All models
6.9 US qt (6.5 l)

451 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for
our service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters re-
quired for vehicles with Maintenance Sys-
tem (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada
vehicles). For a listing of approved engine
oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Ap-
proved Service Products pamphlet (USA
only), or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Engine oil additivesAir conditioning refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air condition-
ing system.
Brake fluid
Only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will pro-
vide you with additional information.
!
Using engine oils and oil filters of specifica-
tion other than those expressly required for the
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles), or changing of oil
and oil filter at change intervals longer than
those called for by the Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles)
will result in engine or emission control system
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim-
ited Warranty.Please follow Maintenance System (U.S. vehi-
cles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) recommen-
dations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do
so could result in engine or emission control sys-
tem damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
!
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending
oil additives are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
!
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lu-
bricating oil. Otherwise damage to the system
will occur.
Warning!
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During vehicle operation, the boiling point of
the brake fluid is continuously reduced
through the absorption of moisture from the
atmosphere. Under extremely strenuous op-
erating conditions, this moisture content
can lead to the formation of bubbles in the
system, thus reducing the system’s efficien-
cy.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Mainte-
nance Booklet for replacement interval.

457 Index
A
ABS 91
Indicator lamp 342
Messages in display 358, 372
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 175
Accessory weight 323
Accident 58
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps see Head-
lamps
Active head restraints 83
resetting 401
Adaptive Damping System 231
Adjusting 41
ADS 231
Air bags 66
Children 67
Front, Driver 69
Front, Passenger 69
Knee bag 70
Safety guidelines 68
Side impact 70
Window curtain 70Air conditioning refrigerant 451
Air conditioning system see Climate con-
trol system 203
Air conditioning, Cooling 194, 203
Air distribution 197
Air pressure 323
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pump, electric 417
Air recirculation mode 200
Air vents 191
Air volume 198
Airmatic DC (Dual Control) 231
Message in display 389, 390
Suspension tuning 231
Vehicle level control 231
Alarm
Audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps (Panic alarm) 90
Canceling 100
Visual 99
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 393, 415AMG menu 147
Lap analysis 150
Overall analysis 150
RACETIMER 148
Vehicle supply voltage 148
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 455
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems 99
Anti-theft alarm system 99
Immobilizer 99
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Ashtrays 249
Aspect ratio 323
AUDIO menu 150
Audio search function 165
Audio system
CD mode 151
Selecting radio station 151
Selecting satellite radio station* 151
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirrors 185
Automatic central locking, Control
system 165

458 IndexAutomatic climate control (4-zone) 190
Air recirculation mode 200
Deactivating 195
Rear window defroster 189
Setting the temperature 197
Automatic headlamp mode 129
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 135
Automatic locking when driving 165
Automatic shift program 177
Automatic transmission
Accelerator position 175
Automatic shift program 177
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) 184
Gear ranges 176
Gear selector lever 171
Gear selector lever control one-touch
gearshifting 178
Gear selector lever positions 173
Gear shifting malfunctions 184
Kickdown 175
Kickdown, manual shift program
CLS 63 AMG 183Manual shift program
CLS 63 AMG 181
Program mode selector switch 177
Shifting procedure 172
Starting the engine 51
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting* 179
Auxiliary bulbs 404
Messages in display 381
B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 76
Self-test 77
Backrest
Seat 42
Seat, multicontour* 122
Backup lamps see Reverse lamps
Bar 323
BAS 92
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 110
Replacing 402
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 110
Replacing 402Batteries, vehicle 420
Charging 422
Disconnecting 421
Jump starting 423
Messages in display 370, 371
Reconnecting 422
Reinstalling 422
Removing 421
Bead 323
Beverage holder see Cup holders
Bi-Xenon headlamps see
Headlamps 128
Block heater* (Canada only) 328
Brake fluid
Checking 285
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses 336
Replacing bulbs 406
Brake pads
Message in display 371
Brakes
High-performance brake system
(CLS 63 AMG only) 274
Warning lamp 344
Break-in period 270
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs