2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63AMG roof

422 Practical hintsBatteryCharging and reinstalling the battery

Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.

Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in re-
verse order.
Reconnecting the battery
Turn off all electrical consumers.

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.

Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover.

Connect the negative lead.

Install the luggage box (
page 395).Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12 volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
Warning!
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Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle unless the accessory battery
charge unit* approved by Mercedes-Benz is
being used. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
An accessory battery charge unit* specially
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
available, permitting the charging of the
battery in its installed position. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for infor-
mation and availability. Charge battery in
accordance with the separate instructions
for the accessory battery charger*.
!
The battery, its filler caps and the battery
ventilation tube must always be securely in-
stalled when the vehicle is in operation.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!
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The following procedures must be carried
out following any interruption of battery power
(e.g. due to reconnection):


Set the clock (
page 159) (see COMAND
operator’s manual).


Resynchronize the side windows
(page 209).


Resynchronize the tilt/sliding sunroof
(page 214).

448 Technical dataMain dimensions and weightsMain dimensionsWeightsModel
CLS 550
CLS 63 AMG
Overall vehicle length
193.3 in (4 910 mm)
193.5 in (4 915 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view
mirrors folded out)
81.1 in (2 059 )
81.1 in (2 059 mm)
Overall vehicle height
55.7 in (1 414 mm)
54.5 in (1 389 mm)
Wheelbase
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
Track, front
62.5 in (1 587 mm)
63 in (1 599 mm)
Track, rear
61.8 in (1 570 mm)
62.3 in (1 583 mm)
Roof load max.
220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max.
220 lb (100 kg)

461 Index
Distronic* 218
Activating/deactivating 223
Cleaning system sensor 336
Control system 153
Distance warning function 227
Driving hints 228
Intermittent warning sound 227
Menu 223
Messages in display 359, 360
Sensor cover 336
Symbol in multifunction display 153
Warning and indicator lamps 221
Door
Entry lamps 137
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 104
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 108
Message in display 370
Opening from inside/outside 111
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 262
Door control panel 34
Door handle, inside 34
DOT 323
Drinking and driving 271Driving
Abroad 280
Hydroplaning 276
In winter 278
Instructions 48
Problems 58
Safety systems 91
Systems 215
Through standing water 279
With Distronic* 218
Driving off 274
Driving safety systems
ABS 91
BAS 92
EBP 93
Electronic traction system 95
ESP
®
94
Driving systems 215
Airmatic DC 231
Cruise control 215
Distronic* 218
Parktronic* 235
Driving tips 175
Accelerator position 175
Kickdown 175Dual control
Airmatic DC 231
E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 45, 166
EBP 93
Electric air pump 416
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 447
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency calls
Tele Aid calls 258
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 184
Emergency operations
Fuel filler flap 398
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 398
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 396
Power tilt/sliding sunroof, manual
operation 400
Remote door unlock 262
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 116
Trunk lid, Unlocking 112

465 Index
I
Identification labels 434
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 435
Ignition 38, 40
Immobilizer 99
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see
Tires, Inflation pressure 301
Information button (Tele Aid) 261
Inside door handle 111
Installing
Wiper blades 411
Instrument cluster 26, 138
Coolant temperature indicator 139
Illumination brightness 138
Lamps 342
Messages in the multifunction
display 356
Multifunction display 141
Outside temperature indicator 140Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness 138
Instrument panel see Instrument
cluster 138
Instruments and controls see
Cockpit 138
Interior lighting 135
Delayed shut-off 164
Interior rear view mirror 47, 185
Auto dimming 185
Interior storage space see Storage com-
partments
J
Jack 394
Jacking up the vehicle 414
Jump starting 423
K
Key, Mechanical 396
Loss of 110Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 105
Checking batteries 110
Factory setting 103
Global locking 104, 105
Global unlocking 104
Locking/unlocking 102, 105
Loss of 110
Messages in display 378
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof 210
Opening and closing the
windows 210
Remote control 102
Replacing batteries 402
Restoring to factory setting 105
Selective setting 104
Starter switch positions 38
Starting the engine 51, 52
Turning off the engine 60

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

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

473 Index
Speedometer 27
Selecting display mode 157
SRS 64
Indicator lamp 27, 350
Messages in display 386
Standing lamps 128
Standing water, Driving through 279
Starter switch 38
Starter switch positions 38
Starting difficulties 52
Starting position 38
Starting the engine
SmartKey 51
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 52
Steering wheel 28
Adjustment 44
Buttons 28
Cleaning 339
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
gearshifting*
Automatic transmission 179
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 263Storage compartments 32, 244
Center armrest 244
Cup holder 247
Glove box 244
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 246
Rear armrest 245
Rear center console 245
Ruffled storage bags 246
Under seat 245
Storing
Positions into memory (Memory
function*) 126
Tires 295
Submenus see Control system submenus
Substitute bulbs see Auxiliary bulbs
Sun visors 187
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade*, rear window 188
Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 231
For sporty driving style 231
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 15T
Tachometer 27, 139
Overspeed range 139
Tail lamps
Messages in display 384, 385
Replacing bulbs 409
Tar stains 333
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 451
Brake fluid 451
Capacities fuels, lubricants etc. 449
Coolant 453
Dimensions 448
Electrical system 447
Engine 437
Engine oil additives 451
Engine oils 451
Fuel requirements 452
Gasoline additives 453
Premium unleaded gasoline 452
Rims and tires 438
Weights 448
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 450