2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63AMG belt

437 Technical data
Engine
Engine
ModelCLS 550 (219.372)1
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equip-
ment.
CLS 63 AMG (219.377)1
Engine273156
Mode of operation4-stroke engine, gasoline injection4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders88
Bore3.86 in (98.00 mm)4.02 in (102.20 mm)
Stroke3.56 in (90.50 mm)3.72 in (94.60 mm)
Total piston displacement333.3 cu in (5461 cm3)378.8 cu in (6 208 cm3)
Compression ratio10.7:111.3:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349382 hp/6 000 rpm2
(285 kW/6 000 rpm)
507 hp/6 800 rpm2
(378 kW/6 800 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349391lb-ft/2800rpm - 4800rpm
(530 Nm/2 800 rpm - 4 800 rpm)465 lb-ft/5 200 rpm
(630 Nm/5 200 rpm)
Maximum engine speed6 500 rpm7 200 rpm
Firing order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-81-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt2 404 mm2360 mm

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

466 Index
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 344
Air bag off 70
Battery (SmartKey) 102
Brakes 347
CHECK ENGINE 27, 348, 349
Coolant 350
Distance warning lamp* 220, 226
Engine diagnostics 348, 349
Engine malfunction 27, 348, 349
ESP
®27, 345, 346
Fog lamps 129
Front passenger front air bag off 29,
356, 357
Fuel reserve 27, 351
High beam headlamps 27
Instrument cluster 344, 346
Seat belt telltale 27, 351, 352
SRS 65
Turn signals 27
Language, Setting 155
LATCH type child seat anchors 86
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 436
License plate lamps 406
Messages in display 385
Replacing bulbs 409Light alloy wheels, cleaning 339
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 126
Automatic headlamp mode 127
Combination switch 130
Daytime running lamp mode 128
Door entry lamps 135
Exterior lamp switch 126
Front fog lamps 129
High beams 130
Instrument cluster illumination 136
Interior 133
Locator lighting 129
Low beam 126
Manual headlamp mode 127
Night security illumination 129
Parking lamps 126
Rear fog lamp 129
Settings (control system) 159
Trunk lamp 135
Limp-home mode 182
Loading see Vehicle loading
Loading the vehicle 296
Locator lighting 129, 160
Lock button (KEYLESS-GO*)
Door handle 62Locking the vehicle 59
In an emergency 399
Locking/Unlocking, SmartKey 36, 102
Locking/Unlocking, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 37
Loss of
Key, Mechanical 108
Key, SmartKey 108
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 108
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 433
Low beam headlamps 55
Indicator lamp 27
Replacing bulbs 408
Switching on 55
Lubricants 448
Lumbar support 119

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

470 Index
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 325
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele
Aid) 262
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 450
Refueling 283
Regular checks 285
Reminder, seat belts see Seat belts, Tell-
tale
Remote control see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 261
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signals 407
Brake lamps 407
Front lamps 407
Headlamps 405
High beam headlamps 408
High mounted brake lamp 407
License plate lamps 409
Low beam headlamps 408
Parking lamps 409
Side marker lamps 407
Tail lamps 409
Turn signal lamps 408
Reporting safety defects 18
Research octane number see RONReserve fuel
Message in display 380
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 136, 153
Reset tool (Active head restraints) 401
Restraint system see Children in the vehi-
cle
Retaining hook 242
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 169, 171
Rims 325, 438
Roadside assistance 12
Button 259
RON 284
Roof rack* 238
Rotating tires 326
Rubber parts, cleaning 339
Run Flat Indicator* 304
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 89
Occupant 64
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 149
Seat belt force limiter 79Seat belts 76
Children in the vehicle 82
Cleaning 340
Fastening 48
Height adjustment 50
Proper use of 50, 78
Safety guidelines 68
Telltale 27, 351, 352
Warning lamp 351, 352
Seating capacity 297
Seats 41, 118
Adjusting 41
Easy entry/exit feature* 45
Heater* 121
Memory function 123
Multicontour seat* 120
Ventilation* 122
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down hooks 242
Selecting display 156
Selective setting see Key, SmartKey or
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 76
Tele Aid 257

475 Index
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down hooks 242
Instructions 238
Load limit 296
Roof rack* 238
Ski bag* 239
Terminology 323
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 326
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele
Aid) 262
Vehicle status message memory 151
Vehicle tool kit 395
Vehicle washing 333
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 226
Distronic* 220
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 79
Parking brake 53
Parktronic* 234
Seat belt telltale 352
Warranty coverage 433Washer fluid 292
Refilling 292
Wiping 57
Washer reservoir level 292
Washer system 57
Washing the vehicle 333
Wear pattern, Tires 327
Weights, Vehicle 447
Wheel
Change 412
Removing 415
Spare 393
Tightening torque 418
Wheels, Sizes 439
Wheels, Tires and 293
Window curtain air bags 70
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning 338
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades 338
Defogging 197
Windshield washer fluid
Messages in display 391
Windshield washer fluid see Washer fluidWindshield wipers 56
Cleaning wiper blades 338
Replacing wiper blades 410, 411
Wiping with washer fluid 57
Winter driving
Block heater* (Canada only) 329
Snow chains 329
Tires 328
Winter driving instructions 278
Winter tires 328
Wood trims, cleaning 341
X
Xenon headlamps see Headlamps, Bi-Xe-
non