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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.
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447 Technical data
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensions
Weights
ModelCLS 550CLS 63 AMG
Overall vehicle length193.3 in (4 910 mm)193.5 in (4 915 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view
mirrors folded out)81.1 in (2 059 mm)81.1 in (2 059 mm)
Overall vehicle height55.7 in (1 414 mm)54.5 in (1 389 mm)
Wheelbase112.4 in (2 854 mm)112.4 in (2 854 mm)
Track, front62.5 in (1 587 mm)63 in (1 599 mm)
Track, rear61.8 in (1 570 mm)62.3 in (1 583 mm)
Roof load max.220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max.220 lb (100 kg)
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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
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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
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463 Index
Fog lamp, rear 129
Fog lamps 129
Messages in display 382–384, 386
Fog lamps, front
Corner-illuminating* 130
Switching on 129
Front air bags 69
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag
Messages in display 356
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 70, 75
Front seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
Fuel
Additives 452
Capacities, Fuel tank 449
Filler flap and cap 283
Filling the tank 283
Fuel reserve warning lamp 351
Premium unleaded gasoline 284
Requirements
Gasoline additives 452
Premium unleaded gasoline 451Fuel consumption statistics
Since last reset 165
Since start 165
Fuel filler flap 283
Locking/unlocking 283
Opening 283
Fuel tank
Capacity 283
Filler flap 283
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 448
Fuse box in trunk 429
Fuses 428
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 429
Fuse box in trunk 429
G
Garage door opener 262
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 324
Gear range
Automatic transmission 174
Limiting 174
Shifting into optimal 177, 179Gear selector lever 169
Cleaning 340
Gearshift pattern 169
Lock 51
Position 170, 171
Shifting procedure 170
Unlocking in an emergency 400
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting
Automatic transmission 176
Global locking 102
Global locking/unlocking see Key, Smart-
Key or Key, SmartKey with KEY-
LESS-GO*
Glove box 243
Good visibility 183
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 324
GVWR 324
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 31
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 340
Hazard warning flasher 132
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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
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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*
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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
