2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63AMG fuel

453 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
If the antifreeze mixture is effective to
-35°F (-37°C), the boiling point of the cool-
ant in the pressurized cooling system is
reached at approximately 266°F (130°C).
The coolant solution must be used year
round to provide the necessary corrosion
protection and increase boil-over protec-
tion. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for re-
placement interval.
Coolant system design and coolant used
determine the replacement interval. The
replacement interval published in the
Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solu-
tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved
products of equal specification (see
Factory Approved Service Products pam-
phlet) are used to renew the coolant con-
centration or bring it back up to the proper
level.For information on other Mercedes-Benz
approved products of equal specification,
refer to the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
To provide important corrosion protection,
the solution must be at least 50% anticor-
rosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze
protection to approximately -35°F
[-37°C]). If you use a solution that is more
than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze
protection to approximately -49°F
[-45°C]), the engine temperature will in-
crease due to the lower heat transfer capa-
bility of the solution. Therefore, do not use
more than this amount of anticorro-
sion/antifreeze.If the coolant level is low, water and
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
should be used to bring it up to the proper
level (have cooling system checked for
signs of leakage). Please make sure the
mixture is in accordance with label instruc-
tions.
The water in the cooling system must meet
minimum requirements, which are usually
satisfied by normal drinking water. If you
are not sure about the water quality, con-
sult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

454 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Your vehicle contains a number of alumi-
num parts. The use of aluminum compo-
nents in motor vehicle engines
necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze
coolant used in such engines be specifical-
ly formulated to protect the aluminum parts. Failure to use such anticorro-
sion/antifreeze coolant will result in a sig-
nificantly shortened service life.
Therefore, the following product is strongly
recommended for use in your vehicle:
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze agent.Before the start of the winter season (or
once a year in hot southern regions), you
should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze
concentration checked. The coolant is also
regularly checked each time you bring your
vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for service.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity
ModelApproximate freeze protection
-35°F (-37°C)-49°F (-45°C)
CLS 5506.0 US qt (5.7 l)6.6 US qt (6.2 l)
CLS 63 AMG6.2 US qt (5.9 l)6.9 US qt (6.5 l)

455 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Washer system and headlamp cleaning
system*
Both the washer system and headlamp
cleaning system* are supplied from the
washer reservoir.
The washer reservoir has a capacity of ap-
proximately 6.9 US qt. (6.5 l).
Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate and water (or con-
centrate and commercially available
premixed washer solvent/antifreeze,
depending on ambient temperatures).Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing point, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit” and water:

1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts
water
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to
1 gal [4.0 l] water).
For temperatures below freezing point use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit” and commercially avail-
able premixed washer solvent/antifreeze:

1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts
solvent
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to
1 gal [4.0 l] solvent).
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 can be seriously burned.

458 Index
Automatic transmission
Accelerator position 173
Automatic shift program 175
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) 182
Gear ranges 174
Gear selector lever 169
Gear selector lever control one-touch
gearshifting 176
Gear selector lever positions 171
Gear shifting malfunctions 182
Kickdown 173
Kickdown, manual shift program
CLS 63 AMG 181
Manual shift program
CLS 63 AMG 179
Program mode selector switch 175
Shifting procedure 170
Starting the engine 51
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting* 177
Auxiliary bulbs 404
Messages in display 383B
Backrest
Seat 42
Seat, multicontour* 120
Backup lamps see Reverse lamps
Bar 324
BAS 90
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 108
Replacing 402
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 108
Replacing 402
Batteries, vehicle 420
Charging 422
Disconnecting 421
Jump starting 423
Messages in display 372–373
Reconnecting 422
Reinstalling 422
Removing 421
Bead 324
Beverage holder see Cup holders
Bi-Xenon headlamps see
Headlamps 126
Block heater* (Canada only) 329Brake fluid
Checking 285
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses 337
Replacing bulbs 406
Brake pads
Message in display 373
Brakes
High-performance brake system
(CLS 63 AMG only) 274
Warning lamp 347
Break-in period 270
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs
C
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuels/lubricants 448
Cargo tie-down hooks 242
Carpets, cleaning 340
Catalytic converter 281
CD player 149

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

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

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

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