2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63AMG lock

358 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Text messagesDisplay message
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
ABS
ABS, ESP
inoperative
See Operator’s Man.
ABS, ESP
® as well as PRE-SAFE
® have
switched off due to a malfunction.
BAS is also switched off.
The brake system is still functioning nor-
mally but without the ABS, BAS, ESP
® and
PRE-SAFE
® available.

Continue driving with added caution. Wheels
will lock during hard braking, reducing steering
capability.

Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the
risk of an accident.
ABS
ABS, ESP
unavailable
See Operator’s Man.
ABS, ESP
® as well as PRE-SAFE
® are not
available due to a malfunction. BAS is also
switched off. The system’s self-diagnosis
may not be completed yet.
The brake system is still functioning nor-
mally but without ABS, BAS, ESP® and
PRE-SAFE
® available.

Drive a short distance with gentle turns above
a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).
The message disappears when ABS, BAS, ESP
®
and PRE-SAFE
® are again available.
If the message does not disappear:

Continue driving with added caution. Wheels
will lock during hard braking, reducing steering
capability.

Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the
risk of an accident.

378 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
A
Reserve fuel
The fuel level has dropped below the re-
serve mark.

Refuel at the next gas station
(page 283).
Gas cap is open
A loss of pressure has been detected in
the fuel system. The fuel cap may not be
closed properly or the fuel system may be
leaky.

Check the fuel cap (
page 283).
If it is not closed properly:

Close the fuel cap.
If it is closed properly:

Have the fuel system checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
»
Replace air cleaner
The air cleaner is clogged.

Have the air cleaner checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
F
Remove key
You have forgotten to remove the
SmartKey.

Remove the SmartKey from the start-
er switch.
F
Get a new key
The SmartKey is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
F
Key
still in vehicle
A SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* left in the
vehicle was recognized while locking the
vehicle from the outside.

Take the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* out of the vehicle.

379 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
F
Please don't
forget your key
This display appears (for a maximum of
60 seconds) if the driver’s door is opened
with the engine turned off and no
SmartKey in the starter switch.
This message is only a reminder.

Take the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* with you when leaving
the vehicle.
Change
key batteries
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* batter-
ies are discharged.

Replace the batteries (
page 402).
Key
not recognized
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not
recognized while the engine is running
because

the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is
not in the vehicle


there is strong radio-frequency inter-
ference

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.

Search for the SmartKey.
Otherwise the vehicle cannot be cen-
trally locked nor can the engine be
started again after the engine is
stopped.
Key
not recognized
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is mo-
mentarily not recognized.

Change the position of the SmartKey
in the vehicle.

Operate the vehicle with the
SmartKey in the starter switch if nec-
essary.

380 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
F
Change
key batteries
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* batter-
ies are discharged.

Replace the batteries (
page 402).
Key
not detected
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not
recognized while the engine is running
because

the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is
not in the vehicle


there is strong radio-frequency inter-
ference

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.

Search for the SmartKey.
Otherwise the vehicle cannot be cen-
trally locked nor can the engine be
started again after the engine is
stopped.
Key
not detected
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is mo-
mentarily not recognized.

Change the position of the SmartKey in
the vehicle.

Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey
in the starter switch if necessary.
.
Active headlamps
inoperative
The active Bi-Xenon* headlamp system is
malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Active headlamps
The active Bi-Xenon* headlamps are mal-
functioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

391 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
Where will I find...?
First aid kit
The first aid kit is in the storage compart-
ment at the front edge of the front passen-
ger seat.
1Tab
Pull tab1 upward.

Fold the covering forward.

Remove the first aid kit.
Spare wheel
The spare wheel is located under the trunk
floor.
Lift the trunk floor and engage the han-
dle in the upper edge of trunk.

Remove the luggage box (
page 395).
Minispare wheel (CLS 550 only)
1Vehicle tool kit
2Minispare wheel
3Luggage bowlRemoving the Minispare wheel

Turn luggage bowl3 counterclock-
wise.

Remove Minispare wheel2.
Storing the Minispare wheel after use

Place Minispare wheel2 in wheel
well.

Turn luggage bowl clockwise to its stop
to secure the Minispare wheel.
i
Check expiration dates and contents for
completeness at least once a year and replace
missing/expired items.
!
Always lower trunk floor before closing the
trunk.

392 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?Collapsible tire (CLS 63 AMG only)
1Vehicle tool kit
2Collapsible tire
3Electric air pump
4Storage well casingRemoving the collapsible tire

Remove storage well casing that con-
tains the vehicle tool kit and the elec-
tric air pump.
1Collapsible tire
2Tensioning strap
(vehicles with 19" collapsible tire only)
3Retaining screw
4Storage well casing base
5Tensioning strap
(vehicles with 19" collapsible tire only)

Remove storage well casing base4.

Remove retaining screw3 by turning
it counterclockwise.

Remove collapsible tire1.
Storing the collapsible tire after use
If you wish to store the collapsible tire after
use, carry out the following steps. Other-
wise, the collapsible tire may not fit the
spare wheel well.

Unscrew the valve cap from the valve
of the collapsible tire.

Take the valve extractor from the
vehicle tool kit (
page 393).

Unscrew the valve insert from the valve
and allow the air to escape.

Screw the valve insert back into the
valve.

Screw the valve cap back onto the
valve.
!
Make sure the collapsible tire is dry before
storing it.
i
It may take a few minutes for the collapsible
tire to deflate completely.

394 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?Vehicle jackThe vehicle jack is located in the storage
compartment underneath the trunk floor.
Storage position
Remove vehicle jack from its
compartment.

Turn crank handle in direction of arrow
as far as it will go.
Operational position
Turn crank handle clockwise.
Before storing the vehicle jack in its com-
partment:


It should be fully collapsed.


The handle must be folded in (storage
position).
Warning!
G
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use, es-
pecially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on a level surface. Make sure the jack arm is
fully seated in the jack take-up bracket.
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient
capacity jackstands before working under
the vehicle.

395 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
Setting up the collapsible wheel chock
The collapsible wheel chock serves to
additionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while
changing the wheel.
1Tilt the plate upward
2Fold the lower plate outward
3Insert the plate

Tilt both plates upward1.

Fold the lower plate outward2.

Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the
way into the openings of the base
plate3.
For information on where to place wheel
chocks when changing a wheel, see “Lift-
ing the vehicle” (
page 413).
Luggage box
Remove luggage box
1Fastening clip
2Luggage box

Turn fastening clips1 to the left up-
wards from fastening bolts.

Lift luggage box in the area of the fas-
tening bolts and remove it from trunk.
Install luggage box

Insert luggage box into trunk so that
fastening clips are in line with fastening
bolts.

Push front edge of luggage box in direc-
tion of arrow under cover of trunk sill.

Press fastening clips onto fastening
bolts until they lock into place.