2011 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-CLASS alternator belt

Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 297
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 177
Refueling ........................................ 176
Fuses .................................................. 284G
Garage door opener .................... 33, 169
Gasoline see Fuel


GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...206
Gear range ......................................... 104
Indicator ........................................ 104
Limiting .......................................... 106
Shifting into optimal ......................106
Gear selector lever ............................102
Cleaning ......................................... 220
Gearshift pattern ........................... 102
Lock ......................................... 97, 102
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 235
Shifting procedure ......................... 102
Transmission position indicator ..... 103
Transmission positions .................. 103
Generator
see Alternator
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box ........................................... 158
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............206
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 206H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps


Hard plastic trim items, cleaning ....220
Hazard warning flasher ....................... 90
Headlamp cleaning system ................ 90Headlamps

Active Bi-Xenon headlamps ............. 86
Automatic headlamp mode

..............87
Bi-Xenon .................................. 86, 267
Cleaning lenses ............................. 219
Cleaning system .............................. 90
Daytime running lamp mode ............88
Delayed shut-off ............................ 122
Halogen ......................................... 267
High-beam flasher ............................ 90
High-beam headlamps .....................90
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 87
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 247
Replacing bulbs ............................. 266
Switch .............................................. 87
Headliner and shelf below rear
window, cleaning and care of ..........221
Head restraints .................................... 77
Adjustment ................................ 77, 79
Comfort head restraint .................... 79
Folding back .................................... 80
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ......................................... 50
Rear seat head restraints ................. 80
Heated steering wheel ........................83
Height adjustment
Seat belt outlet ................................ 48
Seats ............................................... 77
Vehicle level control ...................... 138
High-beam flasher ............................... 90
High-beam headlamps ................90, 267
Indicator lamp .................................. 28
Replacing bulbs ............................. 267
High-performance brake system .....212
Hood ................................................... 178
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 241
Horn ...................................................... 27
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning ..................................... 212 I
Identification labels ..........................288
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 289 Index
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions? Coolant
Stop
Vehicle,
turn
engine
off. The poly-V-belt could be broken.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so.
X Turn off the engine immediately.
X Check the poly-V-belt.
X If it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the
engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump
which may result in damage to the engine. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X If it is intact: Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this
message displayed. Doing so could result in serious engine
damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
X Observe the coolant temperature indicator in the
instrument cluster.
X Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately. ? The radiator cooling fan is malfunctioning.
X
Observe the coolant temperature indicator in the
instrument cluster.
If

the coolant temperature is below 248‡ (120†), you may
continue driving to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X Avoid placing heavy loads on the engine (e.g. by driving
uphill) as well as stop-and-go traffic.
X Have the fan replaced as soon as possible. # The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
R
alternator malfunctioning
R broken poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronic system
X Stop immediately in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so and check the poly-V-belt.
X If it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the
engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump
which may result in damage to the engine. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X If it is intact: Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center immediately. Adjust driving to be consistent
with reduced braking responsiveness. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Practical hints
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Vehicle specification CLS 550
(219.372)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz
Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment. Engine CLS 550
Engine, type
273
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection No. of cylinders
8
Bore
3.86 in (98.00 mm)
Stroke
3.56 in (90.50 mm)
Total piston
displacement
333.2 cu in
(5 461 cm 3
) Compression
ratio
10.7:1
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349
16 382 hp/6
000 rpm
(285 kW/6 000 rpm) Maximum torque
acc.

to SAE J 1349 391 lb-ft/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm
(530 Nm/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm) Maximum engine
speed
6 500 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2 398 mm
Electrical system CLS 550
Alternator
14 V/180 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.7 kW
Battery
12 V/100 Ah Electrical system CLS 550
Spark plugs, type
Bosch F8 DPP 332U
NGK PFR 5R-11
Spark plugs,
electrode gap
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Spark plugs,
tightening torque
18 - 22 lb-ft
(25 - 30 Nm) Main dimensions CLS 550
Overall vehicle
length
193.7 in (4
920 mm) Overall vehicle
width
17 83.0 in (2
107 mm) Overall vehicle
height
55.7 in (1
414 mm) Wheelbase
112.4 in (2
854 mm) Track, front
62.5 in (1
587 mm) Track, rear
61.8 in (1
570 mm) Turning circle
36.8 ft (11.2 m)
Weights CLS 550
Roof load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification CLS 63 AMG
(219.377)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz

Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
16 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
17 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out. 290
Vehicle specification CLS 63 AMG (219.377)
Technical data
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Engine CLS 63 AMG
Engine, type
156
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection No. of cylinders
8
Bore
4.02 in (102.20 mm)
Stroke
3.72 in (94.60 mm)
Total piston
displacement
378.8 cu in
(6 208 cm 3
) Compression
ratio
11.3:1
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349
18 507 hp/6
800 rpm
(378 kW/6 800 rpm) Maximum torque
acc.
to SAE J 1349 465 lb-ft/5
200 rpm
(630 Nm/5 200 rpm) Maximum engine
speed
7 200 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2 360 mm
Electrical system CLS 63 AMG
Alternator
14 V/180 A
Starter motor
12 V/2.1 kW
Battery
12 V/95 Ah
Spark plugs, type
NGK ILZKAR 7A10
Spark plugs,
electrode gap
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Spark plugs,
tightening torque
15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm) Main dimensions CLS 63 AMG
Overall vehicle
length
193.5 in (4
915 mm) Overall vehicle
width
19 83.0 in (2
107 mm) Overall vehicle
height
54.7 in (1
389 mm) Wheelbase
112.4 in (2
854 mm) Track, front
63.0 in (1
599 mm) Track, rear
62.3 in (1
583 mm) Turning circle
37.7 ft (11.5 m)
Weights CLS 63 AMG
Roof load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Rims and tires
Notes
! Only

use tires which have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires
approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed
to provide best possible performance in
conjunction with the driving safety systems
on your vehicle such as the ABS or the
ESP ®
. Tires specially developed for your
vehicle and tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding
the following on the tire’s sidewall:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
equipment tires
R MOE

= Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires with limited run-flat
characteristics) original equipment tires
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that
18 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
19 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out. Rims and tires
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