User Manuals: Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 2008 Luxury Sedan

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Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 2008 Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 2008 Operator's Manual (481 pages)

2008 CLS-Class

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 11 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
- Overhead Control Panel
  32
- Storage Compartments
  33
  - Operating Your Vehicle Outside Door Control Panel
    35
  - Seat Adjustment
    35
Getting Started

36
- Unlocking
  37
- Adjusting
  42
  - Seats
    42
  - Backrest Tilt
    43
  - 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
  - Loss of the Smartkey or Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
    109
  - Checking Batteries in 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
- Lighting
  127
  - Exterior Lamp Switch
    127
    
    Automatic Headlamp Mode
    127
    
    Front Fog Lamps* (CLS 550 with Bi-Xenon* Headlamps Only)
    131
  - Combination Switch
    131
  - Corner-Illuminating 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
  - Press Button È or Ÿ Repeatedly
    146
  - AUDIO Menu
    149
  - NAV* Menu
    151
  - Distronic* Menu
    152
  - Vehicle Status Message Memory Menu
    152
  - Settings Menu
    153
  - Press Button J or K Repeatedly
    160
  - 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
- 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
    
    Roadside Assistance Button
    260
    
    Information Button
    261
  - 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
  - Oil Dipstick
    289
  - 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
- 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
  - Cruise Control
    362
- 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
  - Mechanical Key
    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
- Service and Literature
  480

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