2011 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-CLASS engine coolant

Emission control
............................... 213
Information label ............................ 289
System warranties ........................... 19
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............176
Cleaning ......................................... 217
Compartment ................................ 178
Malfunction indicator
lamp ........................................ 28, 257
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 243
Number .......................................... 289
Starting ............................................ 97
Turning off ..................................... 101
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 180
Additives ........................................ 298
Checking level ............................... 179
Consumption ................................. 179
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 246
Oil dipstick ..................................... 179
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 298
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 59
ETS .................................................. 60
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 229, 239
Warning lamp ................................. 255
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 49
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 60
Express operation Power windows ................................ 94
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................152
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 87
Exterior rear view mirrors ..................84
Parking position ............................... 85
Exterior view of vehicle ......................26 F
Fastening the seat belts .....................47
First aid kit .........................................
224
Flat tire ............................................... 271
Lowering the vehicle ......................276
Mounting the spare wheel ............. 272
Preparing the vehicle .....................271
Spare wheel ........................... 271, 296
Floormats ........................................... 173
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid ......... 297
Brake fluid ..................................... 297
Capacities ...................................... 296
Engine coolant ............................... 297
Engine oil ....................................... 297
Power steering fluid ....................... 297
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 297
Fog lamps ............................................. 89
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 247, 249
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front lamps
see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag ............ 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 230
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ............................. 41, 260
Fuel ..................................................... 176
Additives ........................................ 299
Capacity, fuel tank ......................... 297
Drive sensibly–safe fuel .................210
Fuel consumption statistics ...........125
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 177
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp ........................................ 29, 256
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........299
Refueling ........................................ 176
Requirements ................................ 299
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 177
Opening manually ..........................263
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ........296 8
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Messages in the multifunction
display
........................................... 247
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 28, 252
Brakes ........................................... 252
Coolant .......................................... 257
Distance warning
lamp .............................. 131, 137, 256
Engine malfunction .................. 28, 257
ESP ®
........................................ 28, 255
Fog lamps ........................................ 89
Front passenger front air bag
off ...................................... 31, 41, 260
Fuel tank reserve ..................... 29, 256
High-beam headlamps ...............28, 90
Instrument cluster .........................251
Low-beam headlamps ................ 28, 87
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ........................ 259
Seat belt telltale ................28, 48, 253
SRS .......................................... 36, 254
Turn signals ..................................... 28
Language, selecting ..........................120
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 248
Replacing bulbs ............................. 267
Light alloy wheels, cleaning .............220
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ................................................ 86
Daytime running lamp mode ............88
Exterior ............................................ 87
Interior ............................................. 91
Limp-home mode .............................. 108
Load index (tires) ......................202, 206
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting ................................. 121
Lock button
Outside door handle (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 69Locking the vehicle

KEYLESS-GO .................................... 67
Manually ........................................ 262
SmartKey ......................................... 66
Loss of
Key .................................................. 70
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 288
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 87
Exterior lamp switch ........................ 87
Indicator lamp .................................. 28
Replacing bulbs ............................. 267
Switching on .................................... 87
Lubricants .......................................... 296
Luggage box ...................................... 227
Lumbar support ................................... 79 M
Maintenance ........................................ 20
Maintenance System Service indicator display

................215
Service indicator message ............. 214
Service term exceeded ..................215
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 87
Manual shift program .......................107
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight .....206
Maximum load rating (tires) .............206
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 207
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 158
Memory function ................................. 85
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel
Mirrors .................................................. 84
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 84
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 85
Exterior rear view mirrors ................ 84
Interior rear view mirror ................... 84 Index
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Memory function .............................. 85
Vanity mirror ..................................
162
MOExtended system ......................... 277
MOExtended tires ..................... 277, 292
MON (Motor Octane Number) ..........299
Motor Octane Number see MON

Multicontour seat ................................ 80
Multifunction display ........................ 111
Symbol messages .......................... 238
Text messages ............................... 229
Vehicle status messages ............... 228
Multifunction display messages
ABS ....................................... 229, 239
Active headlamps .......................... 247
Advanced TPMS ..................... 236, 250
Air bags ......................................... 230
Air filter .......................................... 246
AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control) .......... 240
Alternator ...................................... 245
Automatic transmission ................. 235
Battery ........................................... 245
Brake fluid ..................................... 239
Brake pads ..................................... 238
Check engine ................................. 243
Coolant .......................................... 243
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps ............................................. 249
Cruise control ................................ 233
Distronic ........................................ 233
Doors ............................................. 241
EBP ................................................ 239
Engine oil ....................................... 246
Engine service ............................... 243
ESP ®
...................................... 229, 239
Fog lamps .............................. 247, 249
Front passenger front air bag ........230
Gas cap .......................................... 246
Gear selector lever ........................235
High-beam lamps ........................... 248
Hood .............................................. 241
License plate lamps ....................... 248
Light sensor ................................... 248
Low-beam lamps ............................ 249
Parking brake ................................ 239
Parking lamps ................................ 248
PRE-SAFE ®
.................................... 229Reserve fuel ...................................
246
Reverse lamp ................................. 247
Side marker lamps .........................248
SmartKey ....................................... 241
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO ..........241
SRS ................................................ 240
Tail lamps ...................................... 249
Tele Aid .......................................... 240
Tire inflation pressure ............235, 250
Tire pressure monitor .................... 236
Tires ...................................... 235, 250
TPMS ..................................... 236, 250
Trunk ............................................. 241
Turn signals ................................... 250
Washer fluid ................................... 242
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 82
Buttons .......................................... 110
Cleaning ......................................... 220
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........83, 124
Gearshift control ............................ 106
Heating ............................................ 83
Memory function .............................. 85
Overview .......................................... 29 N
Navigation menu ............................... 117
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions


NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ............................................. 50
Resetting ....................................... 264
Net, parcel ......................................... 157
Night security illumination .............. 122
Normal occupant weight .................. 207
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 289 O
Occupant Classification System see

OCS (Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 207
Occupant safety Air bags ........................................... 37
Children and air bags ....................... 3712
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Service and warranty information
.....19
Service intervals see
Maintenance System, Service
indicator message
Service life (tires) .............................. 198
Settings Factory setting (KEYLESS-GO) ......... 69
Factory setting (SmartKey) ..............67
Memory function .............................. 85
Menu ............................................. 118
Selective setting (KEYLESS-GO) ....... 69
Selective setting (SmartKey) ............67
Shelf below rear window, cleaning .. 221
Side impact air bags ...........................41
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 219
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 248
Sidewall (tires) .................................. 207
Ski bag ............................................... 155
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains ...................................... 208
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare wheel ....................................... 291
Mounting ....................................... 272
Storage location ............................ 226
Speedometer ............................... 28, 131
Speed settings Cruise control ................................ 128
Distronic ........................................ 133
Resume function ................... 129, 134
SRS
Indicator lamp .................................. 28
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp ......................... 36, 254
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 240
Standing water, driving through ......213
Starter switch positions KEYLESS-GO .................................... 76
SmartKey ......................................... 76
Starting difficulties (engine) ..............98
Starting the engine ............................. 97Steering column
see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment

Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel gearshift control .....106
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ...169
Storage compartments .....................158
Storing tires ....................................... 199
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade
Rear window .................................. 162
Sun visors .................................. 161, 162
Suspension tuning see AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control) T
Tachometer ..................................

28, 110
Overspeed range ........................... 110
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 219
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 249
Tar stains ........................................... 217
Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 298
Brake fluid ..................................... 298
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 296
Coolant .......................................... 300
Engine oil additives ........................298
Engine oils ..................................... 298
Fuel requirements .......................... 299
Gasoline additives .......................... 299
Identification labels .......................288
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........299
Rims and tires ................................ 291
Spare wheel ................................... 296
Vehicle specification CLS 550 ....... 290
Vehicle specification CLS 63 AMG . 290
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 297, 302
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification Index
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Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Tele Aid ............................................... 164
Emergency calls ............................. 165
Information button .........................167
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 166
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 240
Remote door unlock ...................... 168
Roadside Assistance button .......... 166
Search & Send ............................... 168
SOS button .................................... 166
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services .. 169
System self-test ............................. 165
Telephone ............................................. 29
Answering/ending a call ................ 126
Hands-free microphone ...................33
Menu ............................................. 125
Operation ....................................... 125
Phone book .................................... 126
Redialing ........................................ 127
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 109
Interior temperature ......................147
Outside .................................. 113, 120
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Tie-down hooks ................................. 157
Tightening torque Wheels ........................................... 277
TIN (Tire Identification Number) ...... 207
Tire and Loading Information
placard ............................................... 193
Tire and loading terminology ...........205
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking ........................................ 185
Important notes on ........................ 184
Label on the inside of fuel filler
flap ................................................ 185
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar ..... 193
Tire labeling ....................................... 201
Tire load rating .................................. 206Tire ply composition and material
used ....................................................
207
Tire pressure loss warning system .
186
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ................................................ 188
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 236, 250
Tires ........................................... 182, 291
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ............................................ 190
Air pressure ................................... 183
Care and maintenance ................... 198
Cleaning ......................................... 199
Direction of rotation, spinning .......197
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure ........................................ 184
Inflation pressure ........................... 185
Information placard ....................... 193
Inspection ...................................... 198
Labeling ......................................... 201
Load index ............................. 202, 206
Load rating .................................... 206
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 235, 250
MOExtended .................................. 292
Ply composition and material
used ............................................... 207
Problems under-/overinflation ...... 185
Retreads ........................................ 182
Rims and tires (technical data) ...... 291
Rotation ......................................... 200
Service life ..................................... 198
Sizes .............................................. 291
Snow chains .................................. 208
Speed rating .......................... 203, 207
Storing ........................................... 199
Temperature .......................... 184, 200
Terminology ................................... 205
Tire Identification Number ............. 207
Tire pressure loss warning system . 186
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ........................................... 188
TPMS low tire pressure/
malfunction telltale ........................ 259
Traction ................................. 199, 207
Tread ............................................. 207
Tread depth ........................... 198, 20816
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Instrument cluster
Function Page
:
# Left turn signal
indicator lamp
;
d ESP
®
warning lamp 255
=
Speedometer
?
Multifunction display 111
A
· Distance warning
lamp
2 256
B
! Right turn signal
indicator lamp
C
Coolant temperature
indicator
109
? Coolant temperature
warning lamp
257
D
Tachometer with:
+ Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
254 Function Page
! Antilock Brake
System (ABS) indicator
lamp
252
7 Seat belt telltale
253
K High-beam headlamp
indicator lamp
89
L Low-beam headlamp
indicator lamp
87
E
Main odometer with:
Transmission position
indicator
103
Program mode 105
F
Clock with:
$ Brake warning lamp,
USA only
252
J Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
252
= Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, USA only
257
2
Vehicles without Distronic: Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should
go out when the engine is running. 28
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X
Give very little gas.
X Have the problem checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
The coolant temperature is above
248‡
(120†) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling
the engine.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon
as possible.
X Turn off the engine immediately.
X Allow the engine and coolant to cool off.
X Check the coolant level and add coolant if
necessary ( Y page 180).
In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel:
X
Do not start the engine under any
circumstances.
X Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the
roadway.
X Notify local fire and/or police authorities.
If the extent of the damage cannot be
determined:
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
If no damage on major assemblies, fuel
system, and engine mount can be
determined:
X Start the engine in the usual manner. Parking
G
Warning!
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system. These materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire. Vehicle movement may result in serious
personal injury or damage to the vehicle or
vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always do the
following before turning off the engine and
leaving the vehicle:
R
Keep right foot on the brake pedal.
R Engage the parking brake.
R Shift the automatic transmission into park
position P.
R Slowly release the brake pedal.
R When

parked on an incline, always turn the
front wheels towards the road curb.
R Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 0 and remove the SmartKey from
the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS-
GO start/stop button.
R Take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle when leaving. G
Warning!
Vehicles with AIRMATIC:
If you have selected the Comfort suspension
tuning, the vehicle lowers slightly when you
lock

it within approximately 60 seconds after
turning off the engine. You should therefore
make sure that no one is standing near the
wheel arches or lying underneath the vehicle
when it is being locked. Otherwise, personal
injury could result.
Also, make sure your vehicle cannot come
into contact with objects, such as a road curb,
while lowering. Your vehicle could otherwise
be damaged.
Parking brake G
Warning!
Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle
is
in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock
up. You could lose control of the vehicle and
cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle’s
brake lights do not light up when the parking
brake is engaged. 100
Driving and parking
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G
Warning!
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving conditions,
such as
R speed
R outside temperature
R warning/indicator lamps
R malfunction/warning messages
R failure of any systems
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, do so with added
caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible. :
Reset button
For information on changing the instrument
cluster settings, e.g. the language, see
(Y page 119). Activating the instrument cluster
The instrument cluster is activated when you
R open a front door
R switch on the ignition
R press reset button :
R switch on the exterior lamps Adjusting the instrument cluster
illumination
X To brighten illumination: Turn reset
button : clockwise until the desired level
of illumination is reached.
X To dim illumination: Turn reset
button : counterclockwise until the
desired level of illumination is reached.
i The instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to suit
ambient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will also
be adjusted automatically when you switch
on the vehicle’s exterior lamps. Coolant temperature indicator
G
Warning!
Driving when your engine is overheated can
cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You
could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause
serious burns which can occur just by opening
the engine hood. Stay away from the engine
if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from
other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the
vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.
During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-
and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may
rise close to 248‡ (120†).
! Excessive coolant temperature triggers a
warning in the multifunction display and the
red coolant temperature warning
lamp ? in the instrument cluster comes
on.
The engine should not be operated with a
coolant temperature above 248‡ (120†).
Doing so may cause serious engine damage
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty. Instrument cluster
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