2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63AMG headlamp

287 Operation
Engine compartment
Pull release lever1.
The hood is unlocked.
1Lever for opening the hood
Push lever1 on the hood upwards.
Pull up on the hood and then release it.
The hood will be automatically held
open at shoulder height by gas-filled
struts.Closing
Let the hood drop from a height of
approximately 1 ft (30 cm).
The hood will lock audibly.
Check to make sure the hood is fully
closed.
If you can raise the hood at a point
above the headlamps, then it is not
properly closed. Open it again and let it
drop with somewhat greater force.
Engine oil
The amount of oil your engine needs will
depend on a number of factors, including
driving style. Higher oil consumption can
occur when

the vehicle is new

the vehicle is driven frequently at
higher engine speeds
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
!To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or
hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are
folded forward away from the windshield.Warning!G
When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure that the hood is securely en-
gaged before driving off. Do not continue
driving if the hood can no longer engage af-
ter an accident, for example. The hood could
otherwise come loose while the vehicle is in
motion and endanger you and/or others.
!Do not use any special lubricant additives,
as these may damage the drive assemblies. Us-
ing special additives not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. More
information on this subject is available at any
Mercedes-Benz Center.

292 Operation
Engine compartment
Washer system and headlamp cleaning
system*
The washer reservoir is located in the en-
gine compartment.
1Cap for washer reservoir
Fluid for the washer system and the head-
lamp cleaning system is supplied from the
washer reservoir. It has a capacity of ap-
proximately 6.9 US qt (6.5 l).During all seasons, add MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” to
water. Premix the washer fluid in a suitable
container.
Use the tab to pull cap1 upwards.
Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit”
and water (or commercially available
premixed washer solvent/antifreeze,
depending on ambient temperatures).For more information, see “Windshield and
headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio”
(
page 455).Warning!G
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma-
ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze
on hot engine parts, because it may ignite
and burn. You could be seriously burned.
!Always use washer solvent/antifreeze
where temperatures may fall below freezing
point. Failure to do so could result in damage to
the washer system/reservoir.
!Only use washer fluid which is suitable for
plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid can dam-
age the plastic lenses of the headlamps.

328 Operation
Winter driving
Before the onset of winter, have your
vehicle winterized at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. This service
includes:

Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze
concentration

Addition of cleaning concentrate to the
water of the windshield and headlamp
cleaning system
Add MB Concentrate “S” to a premixed
washer solvent/antifreeze which is for-
mulated for temperatures below freez-
ing point (
page 455).

Battery test
Battery capacity drops with decreasing
ambient temperature. A well charged
battery helps to make sure that the
engine can be started, even at low am-
bient temperatures.

Tire change
Winter tires
Always use winter tires at temperatures
below 45°F (7°C) and whenever wintry
road conditions prevail. Not all M+S rated
tires provide special winter performance.
Make sure the tires you use show the
mountain/snowflake.marking on the
tire sidewall. These tires meet specific
snow traction performance requirements
of the Rubber Manufacturers Association
(RMA) and The Rubber Association of
Canada (RAC) and have been designed
specifically for use in snow conditions. Use
of winter tires is the only way to achieve
the maximum effectiveness of the ABS and
ESP
® in winter operation.
For safe handling, make sure that all
mounted winter tires are of the same make
and have the same tread design.Always observe the speed rating of the
winter tires installed on your vehicle. If the
maximum speed for which your tires are
rated is below the speed rating of your ve-
hicle, you must place a notice to this effect
where it will be seen by the driver. Such
notices are available at your tire dealer or
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!G
Winter tires with a tread depth of less than 1/6in (4 mm) must be replaced. They are no
longer suitable for winter operation.

337 Operation
Vehicle care
Headlamps, tail lamps, side markers,
turn signal lenses
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car
Shampoo, with plenty of water.Cleaning the Distronic* system sensor
cover
1Distronic system sensor cover
Switch off the ignition (page 60).
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham-
poo, with plenty of water and a
non-scratching cloth to clean sensor
cover1.
Restart the engine after cleaning sen-
sor cover1.
Cleaning the Parktronic* system
sensors
1Parktronic system* sensors in the front
bumper
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham-
poo, with plenty of water and a soft,
non-scratching cloth to clean
sensors1 on the bumpers.
!Only use window cleaning solutions that are
suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Window clean-
ing solutions which are not suitable may damage
the plastic lamp lenses of the headlamps. There-
fore, do not use abrasives, solvents or cleaners
that contain solvents.
Never apply strong force and only use a soft,
non-scratching cloth when cleaning the lenses.
Do not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry
cloth or sponge.
Otherwise you may scratch or damage the lens
surface.
!To prevent scratches or damage, never ap-
ply strong force and only use a soft, non-scratch-
ing cloth when cleaning the sensor cover1. Do
not attempt to wipe dirty sensors with a dry cloth
or sponge.

359 Practical hints
What to do if …
On the pages that follow, you will find a
compilation of the most important warning
and malfunction messages that may ap-
pear in the multifunction display.
For your convenience the messages are
divided into two sections:

Text messages (page 360)

Symbol messages (page 372)
Warning!G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction dis-
play is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see infor-
mation about your driving conditions, such
as speed or outside temperature, warn-
ing/indicator lamps, malfunction/warning
messages or the failure of any systems.
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
iSwitching on the ignition causes all
instrument cluster lamps (except high beam
headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indica-
tor lamps unless activated) as well as the multi-
function display to come on. Make sure the
lamps and multifunction display are in working
order before starting your journey.

382 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
. Active Headlamps
InoperativeThe active Bi-Xenon* headlamp system is
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Active HeadlampsThe active Bi-Xenon* headlamps are mal-
functioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Low Beam
LeftThe left low beam lamp is malfunctioning.Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 404).
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Low Beam
RightThe right low beam lamp is malfunction-
ing.Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

384 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.Marker Lamp
Front LeftThe front left side marker lamp is mal-
functioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Marker Lamp
Front RightThe front right side marker lamp is mal-
functioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Parking Lamp
Front Left
Auxiliary Bulb OnThe left front parking lamp is malfunction-
ing. An auxiliary bulb is being used.Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 404).
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Parking Lamp
Front Right
Auxiliary Bulb OnThe right front parking lamp is malfunc-
tioning. An auxiliary bulb is being used.Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 404).
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
High Beam
LeftThe left high beam lamp is malfunction-
ing.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 404).
High Beam
RightThe right high beam lamp is malfunction-
ing.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 404).

385 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.License Plate Lamp
LeftThe left license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 404).
License Plate Lamp
Right

The right license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 404).
AUTO-Light
InoperativeThe light sensor is malfunctioning. The
headlamps switch on automatically.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles
only):
In the control system, set lamp opera-
tion to manual mode (
page 159).
Switch off headlamps using the exteri-
or lamp switch.