Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning
.............................................. 221
Cigarette lighter ................................ 163
Climate control system
4-zone automatic climate control
.. 143
Air conditioning ............................. 146
Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 298
Air distribution ............................... 149
Air recirculation mode ................... 150
Air volume ..................................... 149
Automatic mode ............................ 146
Deactivating system ......................145
Front defroster .............................. 149
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........150
Residual heat and ventilation ......... 151
Temperature .................................. 147
Clock ..................................................... 28
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Cold tire inflation pressure ..............206
Collapsible tire (spare wheel) ..........296
Collapsible wheel chock ...................225
COMAND system see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Combination switch ............................89
Control system .................................. 110
Multifunction display .....................111
Multifunction steering wheel ......... 110
Resetting to factory settings .......... 118
Control system menus ...................... 112
AMG ............................................... 113
Audio/DVD .................................... 116
Distronic ........................................ 117
Navigation ..................................... 117
Settings ......................................... 118
Standard display ............................ 112
Telephone ...................................... 125
Trip computer ................................ 124
Vehicle status message memory ...117
Control system submenus
Convenience .................................. 124
Instrument cluster .........................119
Lighting .......................................... 121
Vehicle ........................................... 123
Convenience submenu
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 124 Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...............301
Capacities ...................................... 297
Checking level ............................... 180
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 243
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps .................................................... 91
Cruise control .................................... 127
Activating ....................................... 128
Canceling ....................................... 128
Changing the set speed .................129
Last stored speed .......................... 129
Lever .............................................. 128
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 233
Resume function ............................ 129
Setting current speed .................... 128
Cup holders ........................................ 160
Curb weight ....................................... 206
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...22
Customer Relations Department .......22 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data recording ..................................... 22
Daytime running lamp mode ..............88
Switching on or off ......................... 121
Deep water
see Standing water
Defogging (windshield) .....................150
Defroster Front (Climate control system) ......149
Rear window .................................. 151
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps ................................ 122
Interior lighting .............................. 123
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Difficulties
While driving .................................... 99
With starting .................................... 98
Digital speedometer .........................113
Dimensions (vehicle) see Vehicle specification 6
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Direction of rotation (tires)
..............197
Displays
Digital speedometer ......................113
Distronic
........................................ 131
Maintenance service indicator .......214
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 228
Multifunction display .....................111
Outside temperature .............113, 120
Symbol messages .......................... 238
Text messages ............................... 229
Trip computer ................................ 124
Vehicle status message memory ...117
Vehicle system settings ................. 118
Distronic ............................................ 129
Cleaning system sensor cover ....... 219
Control system .............................. 117
Distance warning function .............137
Distance warning lamp .......... 131, 256
Driving with .................................... 135
Menu ............................................. 132
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 233
Resume function ............................ 134
Sensor cover .................................. 219
Door control panel .............................. 32
Door handles ........................................ 32
Doors
Child safety locks ............................ 56
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) ...67
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 66
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 241
Opening from inside ......................... 70
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 168
Unlocking (Mechanical key) ........... 261
DOT (Department of
Transportation) .................................. 206
Drinking and driving .........................210
Driving
Abroad ........................................... 213
Hydroplaning ................................. 212
Instructions ............................. 97, 210
In winter ........................................ 209
Problems ......................................... 99
Safety systems ................................ 57
Systems ......................................... 127Through standing water
.................213
With Distronic ................................ 135
Driving and parking
Safety notes ..................................... 96
Driving off .................................... 98, 212
Driving safety systems ....................... 57
ABS .................................................. 58
Adaptive Brake ................................ 59
BAS .................................................. 59
EBP .................................................. 59
ESP ®
................................................ 59
ETS .................................................. 60
Driving systems
AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control) .......... 137
Cruise control ................................ 127
Distronic ........................................ 129
Parktronic system ..........................139
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ...................................... 104 E
Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 83, 124
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) ......................................
59
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ................................... 21
Power outlets ................................. 163
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 224
Flat tire .......................................... 271
Hazard warning flasher ....................90
Roadside Assistance ................ 20, 166
Towing the vehicle .........................281
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 165
Emergency operations
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 168
Trunk lid, emergency release ...........74
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD Index
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Treadwear
...................................... 199
Treadwear indicators .............198, 208
Vehicle maximum load on ..............208
Wear pattern .................................. 200
Winter tires ............................ 208, 291
Tire speed rating .......................203, 207
Top tether see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ................................... 207
Towing
Towing eye bolt .............................. 282
Vehicle ........................................... 281
Towing eye bolt ................................. 282
Traction ...................................... 199, 207
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission fluid level .................... 180
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever
Transmission positions ....................103
Traveling abroad ............................... 213
Tread (tires) ....................................... 207
Tread depth (tires) ....................198, 208
Treadwear .......................................... 199
Treadwear indicators (tires) .... 198, 208
Trip computer menu .........................124
Trip odometer, resetting ................... 110
Trunk
Closing ............................................. 72
Fuse box ........................................ 285
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 241
Opening ........................................... 72
Opening/closing system .................. 73
Tie-down hooks .............................. 157
Trunk lid emergency release ............ 74
Unlocking manually .......................262
Valet locking .................................... 75
Turning off the engine ......................101
Turn signals ......................................... 89
Cleaning lenses ............................. 219
Indicator lamps ................................ 28
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 250
Replacing bulbs ............................. 267 U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .................................. 199, 208
Units Selecting speedometer display
mode ............................................. 120
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 299
Unlocking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO
.................................... 67
Manually ........................................ 261
SmartKey ......................................... 66
Upholstery, cleaning .........................221
Useful features .................................. 160 V
Valet locking ........................................ 75
Vehicle
Battery ........................................... 278
Care ............................................... 215
Control system .............................. 110
Identification Number (VIN) ........... 288
Locking/unlocking
........................... 66
Lowering (wheel change) ...............276
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety .............................. 21
Towing ........................................... 281
Unlocking/locking manually .......... 261
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ................................................... 288
Vehicle jack see Jack
Vehicle level control
see AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control)
Vehicle lighting .................................... 86
Vehicle loading
Instructions .................................... 154
Load limit ....................................... 194
Roof rack ....................................... 155
Ski bag ........................................... 155
Terminology ................................... 205
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ... 208
Vehicle specification
CLS 550 ......................................... 290
CLS 63 AMG .................................. 290 Index
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Menus and submenus
i
The headings used in the menus table are
designed to facilitate navigation within the
system and are not necessarily identical to
those shown in the multifunction display.
The first function displayed in each menu
will automatically show you which part of
the system you are in. Function
:
Standard display
menu
(Y page 112) ;
AMG
9
menu (Y page 113) =
Audio/DVD
menu (Y page 116) ?
Navigation menu (Y page 117)
A
Distronic
menu (Y page 117) B
Vehicle status message
memory
10
menu (Y page 117) C
Settings menu (Y page 118) Function
D
Trip computer
menu (Y page 124) E
Telephone
menu (Y page 125) Standard display menu
You can select whether the digital
speedometer or the outside temperature
appears in the standard display
(Y page 120). Standard display
:
Basic display with outside temperature
; Trip odometer
9 AMG vehicles only.
10 The vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if there is a message stored. 112
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X
Move the selection marker with button
W or X to the Vehicle submenu.
X Press button & or * repeatedly until
the message Automatic Door Locking
appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting. X
Press button W or X to switch the
automatic central locking On or Off.
Convenience submenu Access the
Convenience submenu via the
Settings menu. Use the Convenience
submenu to activate the easy-entry/exit
feature.
Activating easy-entry/exit feature
Use this function to activate and deactivate
the easy-entry/exit feature (Y page 83). G
Warning!
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement, move
steering wheel adjustment stalk or press one
of the memory position buttons.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. X
Press button V or U repeatedly until
the Settings menu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press button &.
X Move the selection marker with button
W or X to the Convenience
submenu.
X Press button & or * repeatedly until
the message Easy-entry Function
appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting. X
Press button W or X to activate ( On)
or deactivate (Off) the easy-entry/exit
feature. Trip computer menu
Use the Trip computer menu to call up
statistical data on your vehicle.
The following information is available:
R Fuel consumption statistics since start
(Y page 125)
R Fuel consumption statistics since last reset
(Y page 125)
R Resetting fuel consumption statistics
(Y page 125)
R Distance to empty ( Y page 125)124
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Fuel consumption statistics since start
X
Press button U or V repeatedly until
the first function of the Trip computer
menu appears in the multifunction display.
X Press button & or * repeatedly until
the message From Start appears in the
multifunction display. :
Distance driven since start
; Time elapsed since start
= Average speed since start
? Average fuel consumption since start
All statistics stored since the last engine start
will be reset approximately 4 hours after the
SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to
position 0 or removed from the starter switch.
Resetting will not occur if you turn the
SmartKey back to position 1 or 2 within this
time period.
Fuel consumption statistics since last
reset X
Press button U or V repeatedly until
the first function of the Trip computer
menu appears in the multifunction display.
X Press button & or * repeatedly until
the message From Reset appears in the
multifunction display. :
Distance driven since last reset
; Time elapsed since last reset =
Average speed since last reset
? Average fuel consumption since last reset
Resetting fuel consumption statistics X
Press button U or V repeatedly until
the first function of the Trip computer
menu appears in the multifunction display.
X Press button & or * repeatedly until
the reading that you want to reset appears
in the multifunction display.
X Press and hold the reset button in the
instrument cluster until the respective
values are reset to 0.
The fuel consumption statistics reset
automatically to 0 after 99 999 miles or
9 999 hours, whichever occurs first.
Distance to empty X
Press button U or V repeatedly until
the first function of the Trip computer
menu appears in the multifunction display.
X Press button & or * repeatedly until
the message Range: appears in the
multifunction display.
The calculated remaining driving range
based on the current fuel tank level
appears in the multifunction display.
If only very little fuel is left in the tank, a
vehicle at the fuel pump C appears
instead of the remaining driving range. Telephone menu
G
Warning!
A driver’s attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For Control system
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