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Mercedes-Benz 2008 CLS 550 manual available for free PDF download: Operator's Manual
Mercedes-Benz 2008 CLS 550 Operator's Manual (481 pages)
2008 CLS-Class
Brand:
Mercedes-Benz
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 11.94 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Introduction
10
Product Information
10
Operator's Manual
11
Service and Warranty Information
11
Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
12
Maintenance
13
Roadside Assistance
13
Change of Address or Ownership
13
The USA or Canada
14
Where to Find It
15
Symbols
16
Operating Safety
17
Proper Use of the Vehicle
17
Problems with Your Vehicle
18
Reporting Safety Defects
19
Vehicle Data Recording
20
Information Regarding Electronic Recording Devices
20
At a Glance
22
Exterior View
23
Cockpit
25
Instrument Cluster
27
Important Notice for California Multifunction Steering Wheel
29
Retail Buyers and Lessees of Center Console
30
Upper Part
30
Lower Part
31
Overhead Control Panel
32
Storage Compartments
33
Operating Your Vehicle Outside Door Control Panel
35
Getting Started
36
Unlocking
37
Unlocking with the Smartkey
37
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO
38
Starter Switch Positions
39
Adjusting
42
Seats
42
Steering Wheel
45
Mirrors
48
Driving
49
Fastening the Seat Belts
49
Starting the Engine
52
Parking Brake
54
Driving off
54
Switching on Headlamps
56
Turn Signals
56
Windshield Wipers
57
Problems While Driving
59
Parking and Locking
60
Parking Brake
60
Switching off Headlamps
61
Turning off Engine
61
Releasing Seat Belts
62
Locking
62
Safety and Security
64
Occupant Safety
65
Air Bags
67
Occupant Classification System
72
Seat Belts
77
Preventive Occupant Safety
81
(Pre-Safe ® )
81
Active Head Restraints
82
Children in the Vehicle
83
Blocking of Rear Door Window Operation
88
Panic Alarm
89
Activating
89
Deactivating
89
Driving Safety Systems
90
Abs
90
Bas
91
Adaptive Brake
92
Ebp
93
Esp
93
Anti-Theft Systems
98
Immobilizer
98
Anti-Theft Alarm System
98
Controls in Detail
100
Locking and Unlocking
101
Smartkey
101
Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
104
Checking Batteries in the Smartkey or Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
109
Loss of the Smartkey or Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
109
Opening the Doors from the Inside
109
Opening the Trunk
110
Closing the Trunk
112
Trunk Emergency Release
115
Valet Locking
116
Automatic Central Locking
117
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
117
Seats
119
Front Seat Active Head Restraints
119
Rear Seat Head Restraints
119
Lumbar Support
120
Multicontour Seat
121
Seat Heating
122
Seat Ventilation
123
Memory Function
124
Storing Positions into Memory
125
Recalling Positions from Memory
125
Storing Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position
126
Lighting
127
Exterior Lamp Switch
127
Combination Switch
131
Corner-Illuminating Front Fog Lamps* (CLS 550 with Bi-Xenon* Headlamps Only)
131
Front Fog Lamps* (CLS 550 with Bi-Xenon* Headlamps Only)
131
Hazard Warning Flasher
133
Interior Lighting in the Front
134
Interior Lighting in the Rear
135
Door Entry Lamps
136
Trunk Lamp
136
Instrument Cluster
137
Adjusting Instrument Cluster Illumination
137
Coolant Temperature Indicator
138
Resetting Trip Odometer
138
Tachometer
139
Outside Temperature Indicator
139
Control System
140
Multifunction Display
140
Multifunction Steering Wheel
141
Menus
143
Standard Display Menu
146
AMG Menu
146
AUDIO Menu
149
NAV* Menu
151
Distronic* Menu
152
Vehicle Status Message Memory Menu
152
Settings Menu
153
Trip Computer Menu
165
TEL* Menu
167
Automatic Transmission
170
Gear Selector Lever
170
Shifting Procedure
171
Gear Selector Lever Positions
172
Driving Tips
174
Gear Ranges
175
Automatic Shift Program
176
Gear Selector Lever One-Touch Gearshifting
177
Steering Wheel Gearshift Control One-Touch Gearshifting
178
Manual Shift Program CLS 63 AMG
180
Emergency Operation (Limp-Home Mode)
183
Good Visibility
184
Headlamp Cleaning System
184
Rear View Mirrors
184
Sun Visors
185
Rear Window Sunshade
186
Rear Window Defroster
187
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control
189
Deactivating the Climate Control System
194
Operating the Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
195
Setting the Temperature
196
Adjusting Air Distribution
196
Adjusting Air Volume
197
Front Defroster
198
Maximum Cooling MAX COOL (USA Only)
199
Air Recirculation Mode
199
Air Conditioning
202
Residual Heat and Ventilation (Canada Only)
202
Rear Climate Control
203
Front Center Console Storage Compartment Ventilation
205
Power Windows
206
Opening and Closing the Windows
206
Synchronizing Power Windows
208
Summer Opening Feature
209
Convenience Closing Feature
209
Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
211
Opening and Closing the Power
211
Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
211
Synchronizing the Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
213
Driving Systems
214
Cruise Control
214
Distronic
218
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)
231
Parktronic System (Parking Assist)
235
Loading
239
Roof Rack
239
Loading Instructions
239
Ski Bag* (Canada Only)
240
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
243
Retaining Hook
243
Useful Features
244
Storage Compartments
244
Cup Holders
247
Ashtrays
249
Cigarette Lighter
250
Power Outlets
251
Heated Steering Wheel (Canada Only)
252
Floormats
253
Telephone
254
Tele Aid
257
Garage Door Opener
263
Operation
270
The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
271
Driving Instructions
272
Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
272
Drinking and Driving
272
Pedals
272
Power Assistance
273
Brakes
273
Driving off
275
Parking
276
Tires
276
Hydroplaning
277
Tire Traction
277
Tire Speed Rating
278
Winter Driving Instructions
279
Standing Water
280
Passenger Compartment
281
Driving Abroad
281
Control and Operation of Radio Transmitter
281
Catalytic Converter
282
Emission Control
282
Coolant Temperature
283
At the Gas Station
284
Refueling
284
Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
286
Engine Compartment
287
Hood
287
Engine Oil
288
Transmission Fluid Level
290
Coolant Level
291
Battery
292
Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
293
Tires and Wheels
294
Important Guidelines
294
Tire Care and Maintenance
295
Direction of Rotation
296
Loading the Vehicle
297
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
302
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
304
Tires and Wheels
308
Moextended System
314
Tire Labeling
315
Load Identification
319
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
319
Maximum Tire Load
321
Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
321
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. Vehicles)
322
Tire Ply Material
324
Tire and Loading Terminology
324
Rotating Tires
327
Winter Driving
329
Winter Tires
329
Block Heater* (Canada Only)
330
Snow Chains
330
Maintenance
331
Maintenance Service Indicator Message
331
Calling up the Maintenance Service Indicator
332
Resetting the Maintenance Service Indicator
333
Vehicle Care
334
Cleaning and Care of Vehicle
334
Practical Hints
344
What to Do if
345
Lamps in Instrument Cluster
345
Lamp in Center Console
357
Vehicle Status Messages in the Multifunction Display
359
Where will I Find
394
First Aid Kit
394
Spare Wheel
394
Vehicle Tool Kit
396
Luggage Box
398
Unlocking/Locking in an Emergency
399
Unlocking the Vehicle
399
Locking the Vehicle
400
Fuel Filler Flap Emergency Release
401
Manually Unlocking the Gear Selector Lever
401
Resetting Activated Head Restraints
402
Replacing Smartkey Batteries
403
Replacing Bulbs
405
Bulbs
405
Replacing Bulbs for Front Lamps
408
Replacing Bulbs for Rear Lamps
410
Replacing Wiper Blades
411
Wiper Blades
411
Flat Tire
413
Preparing the Vehicle
413
Mounting the Spare Wheel
413
Moextended System
420
Battery
421
Disconnecting the Battery
422
Removing the Battery
422
Charging and Reinstalling the Battery
423
Reconnecting the Battery
423
Jump Starting
424
Towing the Vehicle
426
Installing Towing Eye Bolt
427
Fuses
429
Fuse Box in Passenger Compartment
430
Fuse Box in Trunk
430
Technical Data
432
Parts Service
433
Warranty Coverage
434
Loss of Service and Warranty
434
Information Booklet
434
Identification Labels
435
Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
437
Cls 550
437
Cls 63 Amg
437
Engine
438
Rims and Tires
439
Same Size Tires
440
Mixed Size Tires
442
Moextended Tires
445
Spare Wheel
446
Electrical System
447
Main Dimensions and Weights
448
Main Dimensions
448
Weights
448
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc
449
Capacities
449
Engine Oils
451
Engine Oil Additives
451
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
451
Brake Fluid
451
Premium Unleaded Gasoline
452
Fuel Requirements
452
Gasoline Additives
453
Coolants
453
Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
456
Index
458
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