ContentsReplacing bulbs ................................. 404
Bulbs ............................................ 404
Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 407
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 409
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 410
Wiper blades ................................ 410
Flat tire .............................................. 412
Preparing the vehicle.................... 412
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 412
MOExtended system*................... 419
Battery ............................................... 420
Disconnecting the battery ............ 421
Removing the battery ................... 421
Charging and reinstalling
the battery.................................... 422
Reconnecting the battery ............. 422
Jump starting ..................................... 423
Towing the vehicle ............................. 425
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 426
Fuses ................................................. 428
Main fuse box in passenger
compartment................................ 429
Fuse box in trunk.......................... 429
Technical data................................. 431
Parts service ...................................... 432
Warranty coverage............................. 433
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 433
Identification labels ........................... 434
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 436
CLS 550 ....................................... 436
CLS 63 AMG ................................ 436
Engine................................................ 437
Rims and tires.................................... 438
Same size tires ............................. 439
Mixed size tires ............................ 441
MOExtended tires* ....................... 444
Spare wheel ................................. 445
Electrical system ............................... 447
Main dimensions and weights............ 448
Main dimensions .......................... 448
Weights ........................................ 448Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .......... 449
Capacities .................................... 449
Engine oils ................................... 451
Engine oil additives ...................... 451
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 451
Brake fluid.................................... 451
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 452
Fuel requirements ........................ 452
Gasoline additives ........................ 453
Coolants ...................................... 453
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 456
Index................................................. 457
326 OperationTires and wheelsRotating tires
Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles
with tires of the same dimension all
around. If your vehicle is equipped with
tires of the same dimension all around,
tires can be rotated, observing a
front-to-rear rotation pattern that will
maintain the intended rotation (spinning)
direction of the tire (
page 295).In some cases, such as when your vehicle
is equipped with mixed-size tires (different
tire dimension front vs. rear), tire rotation
is not possible.
If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configu-
ration, tires can be rotated according to
the tire manufacturer’s recommended in-
tervals in the tire manufacturer’s warranty
pamphlet located in your vehicle literature
portfolio. If none is available, tires should
be rotated every 3 000 to 6 000 miles
(5 000 to 10 000 km), or sooner if neces-
sary, according to the degree of tire wear.
The same rotation (spinning) direction
must be maintained (
page 295).Rotate tires before the characteristic tire
wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder
wear on front tires and tread center wear
on rear tires).
Thoroughly clean the mounting face of
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side
of the wheels/tires, during each rotation.
Check for and ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
For information on wheel change, see the
“Practical hints” section (
page 391) and
(
page 412).
Warning!
G
Rotate front and rear wheels only if they are
of the same size.
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size
tires (different tire dimensions front vs.
rear), tire rotation is not possible.
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
Only use Genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims.
412 Practical hintsFlat tirePreparing the vehicle
Park the vehicle in a safe distance from
moving traffic on a hard, flat surface
when possible.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
Turn the steering wheel so that the
front wheels are in a straight ahead
position.
Set the parking brake.
Move the gear selector lever to P.
Vehicles with SmartKey:
Turn off the engine (
page 60).
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Turn off the engine by pressing the
KEYLESS-GO* button on the gear
selector lever once (
page 60).
Open the driver’s door (this puts the
starter switch in position 0, same as
with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch). The driver’s door then
can be closed again.
Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.
Mounting the spare wheel
i
Open door only when conditions are safe to
do so.
Warning!
G
The dimensions of the spare wheel
(Minispare or collapsible tire) are different
from those of the road wheels. As a result,
the vehicle handling characteristics change
when driving with a spare wheel mounted.
Adapt your driving style accordingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with spare wheel mounted,
ensure proper tire pressure and do not ex-
ceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible to have the spare wheel
replaced with a regular road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
® when a Minis-
pare or collapsible tire is mounted.
431 Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions and weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
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)
460 IndexControl system submenus
Convenience 165
Instrument cluster 157
Lighting 161
Time/Date 159
Vehicle 164
Convenience submenu 165
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature* 166
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 166
Coolant
Checking level 290
Messages in display 373, 374, 375
Temperature 282
Temperature indicator 139
Warning lamp 347
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 132
Cruise control 215
Canceling 217
Driving downhill 216
Driving uphill 216
Fine adjustment 218
Lever 224
Saving current speed 216
Setting speed 216Cruise control lever 215, 224
Cup holders 247
Curb weight 323
D
Date display, setting 160, 161
Daytime running lamp mode 130
Setting 161
Deceleration
With Distronic* 222
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 199
Defrosting
Front 199
Rear window 189
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 163
Interior lighting 164
Department of Transportation see DOT
Dialing
A number (telephone) 170
Difficulties
While driving 58
With starting 52
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 147Dimensions, vehicle 448
Direction of rotation (tires) 295
Displays
Digital speedometer 147
Distronic* 221
Maintenance service indicator
message 329
Messages in display 356
Multifunction display 141
Outside temperature 141, 158
Selecting 158
Symbol messages 370
Text messages 358
Vehicle status message memory 153
Vehicle system settings, Control
system 154
Distance
Decreasing in Distronic* 227
Increasing in Distronic* 227
Warning function 227
Distance to empty (range)
Trip computer 167
467 Index
Lighting 128
Automatic headlamp mode 129
Combination switch 132
Daytime running lamp mode 130
Door entry lamps 137
Exterior lamp switch 128
Front fog lamps 131
High beams 132
Instrument cluster illumination 138
Interior 135
Locator lighting 131
Low beam 128
Manual headlamp mode 129
Night security illumination 131
Parking lamps 128
Rear fog lamp 131
Settings (control system) 161
Trunk lamp 137
Limp-home mode 184
Loading see Vehicle loading
Loading the vehicle 296Locator lighting 131, 162
Lock button (KEYLESS-GO*)
Door handle 62
Trunk lid 109
Locking the vehicle 59
In an emergency 397
Locking/Unlocking, SmartKey 36, 104
Locking/Unlocking, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 37
Loss of
Key, Mechanical 110
Key, SmartKey 110
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 110
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 433
Low beam headlamps 55
Replacing bulbs 408
Switching on 55
Lubricants 449
Lumbar support 121M
Main Dimensions 448
Maintenance 12
Calling up service indicator 331
Clearing service indicator
message 330
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 330
Maintenance System 330
Resetting service indicator 331
Service indicator message 329
Service term exceeded 330
Manual headlamp mode 129
Manual shift program CLS 63 AMG 181
Deactivating 183
Maximum load rating, Tires 324
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 324
Maximum tire inflation pressure 324
Mechanical key 396
Memory functions 125
Menus see Control system menus
Microphone, Hands-free 31
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