2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63AMG mirror

457 Index
A
ABS 89
Indicator lamp 344
Messages in display 360, 374
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 173
Accessory weight 323
Accident 58
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps see Head-
lamps
Active head restraints 81
resetting 401
Adaptive Damping System 230
Adjusting 41
ADS 230
Air bags 66
Children 67
Front, Driver 69
Front, Passenger 69
Knee bag 70
Safety guidelines 68
Side impact 70
Window curtain 70
Air conditioning refrigerant 450
Air conditioning system see Climate con-
trol system 201Air conditioning, Cooling 192, 201
Air distribution 195
Air pressure 323
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pump, electric 417
Air recirculation mode 198
Air vents 189
Air volume 196
Airmatic DC (Dual Control) 230
Message in display 391–392
Suspension tuning 230
Vehicle level control 230
Alarm
Audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps (Panic alarm) 88
Canceling 98
Visual 97
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 395, 415
AMG menu 145
Lap analysis 148
Overall analysis 148
RACETIMER 146
Vehicle supply voltage 146
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 454
Antilock Brake System see ABSAnti-theft systems 97
Anti-theft alarm system 97
Immobilizer 97
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Ashtrays 248
Aspect ratio 323
AUDIO menu 148
Audio search function 163
Audio system
CD mode 149
Selecting radio station 149
Selecting satellite radio station* 149
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirrors 183
Automatic central locking, Control
system 163
Automatic climate control (4-zone) 188
Air recirculation mode 198
Deactivating 193
Rear window defroster 186
Setting the temperature 195
Automatic headlamp mode 127
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 133
Automatic locking when driving 163
Automatic shift program 175

462 Index
Emergency, In case of
Batteries, Jump starting 423
First aid kit 393
Flat tire, changing 412
Fuses 428
Hazard warning flasher 132
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 346
Instrument cluster, indicator
lamps 344
Roadside Assistance 12
Towing the vehicle 344
Emission control 281
Information label 435
System warranties 10
Engine 437
Belt layout 436
Block heater* (Canada only) 329
Break-in recommendations 270
Cleaning 335
Compartment 286
Malfunction indicator lamp 348, 349,
375
Maximum engine speed 437
Number 434, 435
Starting 51Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 52
Tachometer 27
Technical data 437
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 61
Turning off with the SmartKey 61
Engine compartment
Hood 286
Engine coolant see Coolant 290
Engine oil 287, 448
Adding 289
Additives 450
Changing 450
Checking level 288
Consumption 287
Filler neck 289
Messages in display 379
Oil dipstick 288
Recommended engine oils and oil
filters 450
ESP
®92
Messages in display 360, 374
Warning lamp 345, 346
ETD
Safety guidelines 68
Exterior lamp switch 126Exterior rear view mirrors 47
Parking position 184
Exterior view 22
F
Factory settings
Resetting 153
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 106
Filler neck, Engine oil 289
First aid kit 393
Flat tire 412
Collapsible tire 415, 416
Jacking up the vehicle 414
Lowering the vehicle 418
Mounting the spare wheel 412, 415
Preparing the vehicle 412
Spare wheel 412
Floormats 252
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 448
Brake fluid 449
Capacities 448
Engine coolant 449
Engine oil 448
Power steering fluid 449
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system 449

465 Index
Interior lighting 133
Delayed shut-off 162
Interior rear view mirror 47, 183
Auto dimming 183
Interior storage space see Storage com-
partments
J
Jack 396
Jacking up the vehicle 414
Jump starting 423
K
Key, Mechanical 398
Loss of 108
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 103
Checking batteries 108
Factory setting 101
Global locking 102, 103
Global unlocking 102
Locking/unlocking 100, 103
Loss of 108
Messages in display 380
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof 208Opening and closing the
windows 208
Remote control 100
Replacing batteries 402
Restoring to factory setting 103
Selective setting 102
Starter switch positions 38
Starting the engine 51, 52
Turning off the engine 60
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Battery check lamp 103
Checking batteries 108
Factory setting 106
Global locking 106, 107
Global unlocking 106, 107
Locking/unlocking 103
Locking/unlocking, Selective
setting 107
Loss of 108
Messages in display 380, 381, 385
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof 208
Opening and closing the
windows 208
Opening the trunk 109
Remote control 103Replacing batteries 402
Restoring to factory setting 107
Selective setting 107
Starter switch positions 39
Starting the engine 52
Turning off the engine 61
KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*
Kickdown 173
Kilopascal 324
Knee bag 70
L
Labels
Certification 434
Emission control information 435
Lamp bulbs, exterior 404
Lamps, exterior
Front 405
Messages in display 382
Rear 406
Replacing bulbs 404
Switching on/off 126

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

468 Index
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 140
Button operation 140
N
NAV* menu (Control system) 150
Navigation system see separate COMAND
operating instructions
Net, parcel 245
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 169, 171
Night security illumination 129
Normal occupant weight 325
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 434
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 325Occupant safety 64
Air bags 66
Children and air bags 67
Children in the vehicle 82
Fastening the seat belt 48
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 75
Infant and child restraint systems 82
LATCH type child seat anchors 86
OCS 71
Seat belts 48, 68
OCS 71
Self-test 76
Odometer 27
Oil
Consumption 287
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting
Gear selector lever 176
Steering wheel gearshift
control* 177
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, cleaning 336
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 330
Overhead control panel 31P
Paintwork, Cleaning 335
Panic alarm 88
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 245
Parking 59
On hills 59
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 59
Parking brake 53, 59
Message in display 374
Parking lamps 405
Replacing bulbs 409
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 125
Gear position 51
Parktronic system (Parking assist)* see
Parktronic*

469 Index
Parktronic* 234
Activating/deactivating 237
Cleaning system sensors 337
Malfunctioning 237
Minimum distance 235
Range 234
System sensors 337
Warning indicators 25, 236
Warning sounds 237
Parts service 432
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp
Passenger compartment
Interior lighting 133
Interior rear view mirror 47
Main fuse box 429
Parcel net in the front passenger
footwell 245
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 271
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 339
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 395
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 436Positions (Memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 272
Power outlet 250
Power seat see Seats 43
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 210
Opening/closing 210
Stopping 212
Synchronizing 212
Power washer 334
Power windows 205
Cleaning 338
Operating 205
Rear door window, blocking
operation 87
Side windows 205
Synchronizing 207
Practical hints 344
PRE-SAFE
®
Messages in display 360, 368
Problems
While driving 58
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 325
Program mode see Automatic transmis-
sion, Automatic shift programProgram mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 175
PSI 325
Push-start see Tow-start
R
RACETIMER 146
Radio
Selecting stations 149
Selecting stations (satellite*) 149
Radio transmitters 280
Reading lamp
Front 133
Rear 134
Rear door ashtray see Ashtrays 249
Rear door window
Blocking operation 87
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 244
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 186
Rear window sunshade* 185

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