2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63AMG cruise control

378 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
DThe cooling fan for the coolant is
malfunctioning.Observe the coolant temperature indicator in the
instrument cluster (
page 26).
If the coolant temperature is under 248°F (120°C),
you may continue driving to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Avoid placing heavy loads on the engine (e.g. by
driving uphill) as well as stop-and-go traffic.
Have the fan replaced as soon as possible.
± Display Malfunction
Service RequiredCertain electronic systems are
unable to relay information to
the control system. The follow-
ing systems may have failed:

Coolant temperature display

Tachometer

Cruise control display
Have the electronic systems checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Engine
ServiceThere may be a malfunction in:

the fuel injection system

the ignition system

the exhaust system
Have the engine checked as soon as possible by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

460 Index
Coolant
Checking level 290
Messages in display 375–377
Temperature 282
Temperature indicator 137
Warning lamp 350
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 130
Cruise control 213
Canceling 215
Driving downhill 214
Driving uphill 214
Fine adjustment 216
Lever 222
Saving current speed 214
Setting speed 214
Cruise control lever 213, 222
Cup holders 246
Curb weight 324
D
Date display, setting 158, 159
Daytime running lamp mode 128
Setting 159
Deceleration
With Distronic* 221
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 197Defrosting
Front 197
Rear window 186
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 161
Interior lighting 162
Department of Transportation see DOT
Dialing
A number (telephone) 167
Difficulties
While driving 58
With starting 52
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 145
Dimensions, vehicle 447
Direction of rotation (tires) 295Displays
Digital speedometer 145
Distronic* 219
Maintenance service indicator
message 330
Messages in display 358
Multifunction display 139
Outside temperature 139, 156
Selecting 156
Symbol messages 372
Text messages 360
Vehicle status message memory 151
Vehicle system settings, Control
system 152
Distance
Decreasing in Distronic* 226
Increasing in Distronic* 226
Warning function 226
Distance to empty (range) 166
Trip computer 164

461 Index
Distronic* 217
Activating/deactivating 222
Cleaning system sensor 337
Control system 151
Distance warning function 226
Driving hints 227
Intermittent warning sound 226
Menu 221
Messages in display 361, 362
Sensor cover 337
Symbol in multifunction display 151
Warning and indicator lamps 220
Door
Entry lamps 135
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 102
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 106
Message in display 372
Opening from inside/outside 108
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 261
Door control panel 34
Door handle, inside 34
DOT 324
Drinking and driving 271Driving
Abroad 280
Hydroplaning 276
In winter 278
Instructions 48
Problems 58
Safety systems 89
Systems 213
Through standing water 279
With Distronic* 217
Driving off 274
Driving safety systems
ABS 89
BAS 90
EBP 92
Electronic traction system 93
ESP
®92
Driving systems 213
Airmatic DC 230
Cruise control 213
Distronic* 217
Parktronic* 234Driving tips 173
Accelerator position 173
Kickdown 173
Dual control
Airmatic DC 230
E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 45, 163
EBP 92
Electric air pump 416
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 446
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency calls
Tele Aid calls 257
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 182
Emergency operations
Fuel filler flap 400
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 400
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 398
Remote door unlock 261
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 114
Trunk lid, Unlocking 399
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD

467 Index
M
Main Dimensions 447
Maintenance 12
Calling up service indicator 331
Clearing service indicator
message 331
Resetting service indicator 332
Service indicator message 330
Service term exceeded 331
Maintenance, Maintenance system 330
Manual headlamp mode 127
Manual shift program CLS 63 AMG 179
Deactivating 181
Maximum load rating, Tires 324
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 324
Maximum tire inflation pressure 325
Mechanical key 398
Memory functions 123
Menus see Control system menus
Microphone, Hands-free 31
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel 393Mirrors
Adjusting 47
Auto-dimming 183
Exterior rear view mirror 47
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 184
Interior rear view mirror 47
Storing exterior mirror parking
position 125
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MOE tires* see MOExtended system*
MOExtended system* 313, 419
MOExtended tires* 313, 444
MON 284
MP3
Selecting track 150
Multicontour seat* 120
Multifunction display 139
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system
submenus 139
Selecting language 155
Multifunction display messages
ABS 360, 374
Airmatic DC 391, 392
Brake fluid 374Brake pads 373
Check engine 348, 349
Coolant 375, 376, 377
Cruise control 361
Distronic* 361
Door 372
Engine oil 379
ESP
®360, 363, 374
Fog lamps 382–384, 386
Hood 372
Light sensor 385
Parking brake 374
Parking lamps 384
PRE-SAFE
®360, 368
Reserve fuel 380
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 380,
381
SRS 388
Tail lamps 386, 387
Tele Aid 388
Telephone* 391
Tires 390
Trunk 372
Turn signals 387
Windshield washer fluid 391

471 Index
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life
Tires 294
Service see Maintenance
Service system see Maintenance
system 330
Service, Parts 432
Settings 106, 152
Control system menus and
submenus 141
Date 158
Individual, Vehicle 152
Memory function 124
Resetting all, Control system 153
Selective, SmartKey 102
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 107
Suspension tuning 230
Temperature (interior) 195
Time 157
Settings menu
Functions in 152
Submenus 153
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 340Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 175
Shifting, Automatic transmission 169
Side impact air bags 70
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 337
Side windows
Synchronizing power windows 207
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 325
Ski bag* (Canada only) 239
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 329
Snow tires 328
Spare wheel 393, 445
Mounting 412
Speed settings
Cruise control 213
Distronic* 223
Speedometer 27
Selecting display mode 155
SRS 64
Indicator lamp 27, 353
Messages in display 388Standing lamps 126
Standing water, Driving through 279
Starter switch 38
Starter switch positions 38
Starting difficulties 52
Starting the engine
SmartKey 51
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 52
Steering wheel 28
Adjustment 44
Buttons 28
Cleaning 340
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
gearshifting*
Automatic transmission 177
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 262
Storage compartments 32, 243
Center armrest 243
Cup holder 246
Glove box 243
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 245
Rear armrest 244
Rear center console 244
Ruffled storage bags 245
Under seat 244

474 Index
Tow-start 423, 425
Traction 326
Transmission fluid level 289
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear
selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 280
Tread 326
Tread depth 294, 328
Tread depth (tires) 328
Treadwear indicators 326
Trip computer 164
Trip odometer
Resetting 137
Trunk
Closing the lid 111
Fuse box 429
Lamp 135
Message in display 372
Opening 109, 110
Tie-down hooks 242
Trunk lid emergency release 114
Unlocking in an emergency 399
Valet locking 115
Trunk lid, Unlocking 109Turn signals 55
Additional in mirrors 405
Bulbs 405
Cleaning lenses 337
Indicator lamps 27
Messages in display 387
Replacing bulbs 408
Turning off engine 60
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 326
Units, Settings
Speedometer 155
Temperature 156
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 451
Unlocking 36
In an emergency 398
Mechanical Key 398
Uphill driving, Cruise control 214
Upholstery
Cleaning 340
Useful features 243V
Valet locking 115
Vehicle
Battery 420
Care 333
Control system, settings menu 139
Dimensions 447
Individual settings 152
Locking/unlocking 100
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 398, 399
Lowering 418
Modifications and alterations, operat-
ing safety 16
Towing 425
Washing 335
Weights 447
Vehicle jack 396
Vehicle level control see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)
Vehicle lighting
Checking 285