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CLS
500
CLS
55
AMG
1
3
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
4
Introduction
10
Product Information
10
Operator's Manual
11
Service and Warranty Information
11
Important Notice for California Retail Buyers and Lessees of Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
12
Maintenance
13
Roadside Assistance
13
Change of Address or Ownership
13
Operating Your Vehicle Outside 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
Cockpit
23
Instrument Cluster
25
Multifunction Steering Wheel
27
Center Console
28
Upper Part
28
Lower Part
29
Overhead Control Panel
30
Storage Compartments
31
Door Control Panel
33
Getting Started
34
Unlocking
35
Unlocking with the Smartkey
35
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO
36
Starter Switch Positions
37
Adjusting
40
Seats
40
Steering Wheel
42
Mirrors
45
Driving
47
Fastening the Seat Belts
47
Starting the Engine
50
Parking Brake
52
Driving
53
Switching on Headlamps
54
Turn Signals
54
Windshield Wipers
55
Problems While Driving
57
Parking and Locking
59
Parking Brake
60
Switching off Headlamps
60
Turning off Engine
61
Releasing Seat Belts
61
Locking
62
Safety and Security
64
Occupant Safety
65
Air Bags
66
Seat Belts
71
Active Head Restraints
75
Children in the Vehicle
76
Blocking of Rear Door Window Operation
83
Panic Alarm
84
Activating
84
Deactivating
84
Driving Safety Systems
85
Abs
85
Bas
87
Esp
87
Electro-Hydraulic Brake System
90
Anti-Theft Systems
94
Immobilizer
94
Anti-Theft Alarm System
94
Tow-Away Alarm
96
Controls in Detail
98
Locking and Unlocking
99
Smartkey
99
Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
104
Opening the Doors from the Inside
112
Opening the Trunk
113
Closing the Trunk
115
Trunk Emergency Release
121
Valet Locking
122
Automatic Central Locking
123
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
123
Seats
125
Front Seat Active Head Restraint
125
Rear Seat Head Restraints
125
Lumbar Support
126
Multicontour Seat
127
Drive-Dynamic Seat* with Multicontour Features
128
Seat Heating
129
Seat Ventilation
131
Memory Function
132
Storing Positions into Memory
133
Recalling Positions from Memory
133
Storing Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position
134
Lighting
135
Exterior Lamp Switch
135
Combination Switch
139
Corner-Illuminating Front Fog Lamps
140
(CLS with Bi-Xenon* Headlamps)
140
Hazard Warning Flasher
141
Interior Lighting in the Front
142
Interior Lighting in the Rear
143
Door Entry Lamps
144
Trunk Lamp
144
Instrument Cluster
145
Instrument Cluster Illumination
145
Coolant Temperature Indicator
146
Trip Odometer
147
Tachometer
147
Outside Temperature Indicator
147
Control System
148
Multifunction Display
148
Multifunction Steering Wheel
149
Menus
151
Standard Display Menu
154
AUDIO Menu
154
NAV* Menu
156
Distronic* Menu
156
Vehicle Status Message Memory Menu
157
Settings Menu
158
Setting Locator Lighting
166
Setting Ambient Lighting
167
Setting Night Security Illumina
167
Setting Interior Lighting Delayed
168
Move the Selection Marker with Button Æ or Ç to the
168
Button Æ or Ç to the Lighting
168
Press Button J or K Repeatedly
168
The Multifunction Display
169
The Selection Marker Is on the Current
169
Trip Computer Menu
172
TEL Menu
173
Automatic Transmission
177
Gear Selector Lever Position
179
Driving Tips
181
Gear Ranges
182
Automatic Shift Program
183
Gear Selector Lever One-Touch Gearshifting
184
Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
185
One-Touch Gearshifting
185
Manual Shift Program CLS 55 AMG
188
Emergency Operation (Limp-Home Mode)
191
Good Visibility
192
Headlamp Cleaning System
192
Rear View Mirrors
192
Sun Visors
194
Rear Window Sunshade
195
Rear Window Defroster
196
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control
197
Deactivating the Climate Control System
202
Operating the Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
203
Setting the Temperature
204
Adjusting Air Distribution
205
Adjusting Air Volume
206
Front Defroster
206
Maximum Cooling MAX COOL
207
Air Recirculation Mode
207
Air Conditioning
210
Residual Heat and Ventilation (Canada Only)
210
Rear Air Conditioning
211
Front Center Console Storage Compartment Ventilation
214
Power Windows
215
Opening and Closing the Windows
215
Synchronizing Power Windows
217
Summer Opening Feature
218
Convenience Closing Feature
218
Power Tilt /Sliding Sunroof
220
Opening and Closing the Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
220
Synchronizing the Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
222
Driving Systems
223
Cruise Control
223
Distronic
227
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)
239
Parktronic System (Parking Assist)
243
Loading
247
Roof Rack
247
Loading Instructions
248
Ski Sack* (Canada Only)
248
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
251
Useful Features
252
Storage Compartments
252
Cup Holders
256
Ashtrays
258
Cigarette Lighter
259
Power Outlet
260
Floormats
261
Telephone
261
Tele Aid
262
Garage Door Opener
271
Operation
278
The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
279
Driving Instructions
280
Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
280
Drinking and Driving
280
Pedals
280
Power Assistance
281
Brakes
281
Driving off
283
Parking
283
Tires
283
Hydroplaning
284
Tire Traction
285
Tire Speed Rating
285
Winter Driving Instructions
286
Standing Water
288
Passenger Compartment
288
Driving Abroad
288
Control and Operation of Radio
288
Transmitter
288
Catalytic Converter
289
Emission Control
290
Coolant Temperature
290
At the Gas Station
291
Refueling
291
Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
292
Engine Compartment
294
Hood
294
Engine Oil
295
Transmission Fluid Level
298
Coolant Level
298
Battery
300
Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
301
Tires and Wheels
302
Important Guidelines
302
Tire Care and Maintenance
303
Direction of Rotation
305
Loading the Vehicle
305
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
312
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
314
Moextended System
322
Tire Labeling
323
Load Identification
327
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
328
Maximum Tire Load
329
Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
330
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. Vehicles)
330
Tire Ply Material
332
Tire and Loading Terminology
333
Rotating Tires
336
Winter Driving
337
Winter Tires
337
Block Heater* (Canada Only)
338
Snow Chains
338
Maintenance
340
Maintenance Service Indicator Message
340
Calling up the Maintenance Service Indicator
341
Resetting the Maintenance Service Indicator
342
Vehicle Care
343
Cleaning and Care of Vehicle
343
Practical Hints
352
What to Do if
353
Lamps in Instrument Cluster
353
Lamp in Center Console
363
Vehicle Status Messages in the Multifunction Display
364
Where will I Find
399
First Aid Kit
399
Tirefit
399
Spare Wheel
399
Vehicle Tool Kit
400
Luggage Box
402
Unlocking/Locking in an Emergency
403
Unlocking the Vehicle
403
Locking the Vehicle
404
Fuel Filler Flap Emergency Release
405
Manually Unlocking the Gear
405
Selector Lever
405
Opening/Closing in an Emergency
407
Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
407
Resetting Activated Head Restraints
408
Replacing Smartkey Batteries
409
Smartkey
409
Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
410
Replacing Bulbs
412
Bulbs
412
Replacing Bulbs for Front Lamps
415
Replacing Bulbs for Rear Lamps
417
Replacing Wiper Blades
418
Removing Wiper Blades
418
Installing Wiper Blades
419
Flat Tire
420
Preparing the Vehicle
420
Sealing Tires with TIREFIT
420
Mounting the Spare Wheel
424
Moextended System
430
Battery
432
Disconnecting the Battery
433
Removing the Battery
434
Charging and Reinstalling the Battery
434
Reconnecting the Battery
435
Jump Starting
436
Towing the Vehicle
438
Installing Towing Eye Bolt
440
Fuses
442
Aids for Replacing Fuses
442
Main Fuse Box in Passenger Compartment
443
Fuse Box in Trunk
443
Technical Data
444
Parts Service
445
Warranty Coverage
446
Loss of Service and Warranty
446
Information Booklet
446
Identification Labels
447
Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
448
Cls 500
448
Cls 55 Amg
448
Engine
449
Rims and Tires
450
Same Size Tires
452
Mixed Size Tires
454
Moextended Tires
457
Spare Wheel
458
Electrical System
459
Main Dimensions
460
Weights
461
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc
462
Capacities
462
Engine Oils
465
Engine Oil Additives
465
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
465
Brake Fluid
465
Premium Unleaded Gasoline
466
Gasoline Additives
466
Fuel Requirements
467
Coolants
467
Windshield and Headlamp Washer System
471
Technical Terms
472
Index
480
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Mercedes-Benz 2006 CLS 500 Specifications
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Brand
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Model
2006 CLS 500
Category
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Language
English
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