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2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 CLS55 AMG Owners Manual

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User and Operator’s Manual for 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 and CLS 55 AMG. Free PDF Service and Owner’s Manual for Mercedes-Benz W219.

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Contents
Introduction. 9
Product information. 9 Operator’s Manual. 10
Service and warranty information. 10 Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles. 11 Maintenance. 12 Roadside Assistance. 12 Change of address or ownership. 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada. 13
Where to find it. 14
Symbols. 15
Operating safety. 16
Proper use of the vehicle. 16
Problems with your vehicle. 17
Reporting safety defects. 18
Reporting safety defects. 18
Vehicle data recording. 19
Information regarding electronic recording devices. 19
At a glance. 21
Cockpit. 22 Instrument cluster. 24 Multifunction steering wheel. 26 Center console. 27 Upper part. 27 Lower part. 28 Overhead control panel. 29 Door control panel. 30
Getting started. 31
Unlocking. 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey. 32 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*. 33 Starter switch positions. 34 Adjusting. 37 Seats. 37 Steering wheel. 39 Mirrors. 41 Driving. 43 Fastening the seat belts. 43 Starting the engine. 46 Switching on headlamps. 49 Turn signals. 50 Windshield wipers. 51 Problems while driving. 53 Parking and locking. 54 Parking brake. 54 Switching off headlamps. 55 Turning off engine. 55
Safety and Security. 59
Occupant safety. 60
Air bags. 61
Seat belts. 66
Children in the vehicle. 71
Blocking of rear door window
operation. 77
Panic alarm. 78
Activating. 78
Deactivating. 78
Driving safety systems. 79
ABS. 79
BAS. 81
ESP. 81
SBC brake system. 84
Anti-theft systems. 87
Immobilizer. 87
Anti-theft alarm system. 87
Tow-away alarm. 88

Controls in detail. 91
Locking and unlocking. 92 SmartKey. 92 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. 97 Opening the doors from the inside 105 Opening the trunk. 106 Closing the trunk. 108 Trunk lid emergency release. 114 Automatic central locking. 115 Locking and unlocking from
the inside. 115 Seats. 117 Easy-entry/exit feature. 117 Removing and installing
front seat head restraints. 119 Rear seat head restraints. 120 Lumbar support. 121 Multicontour seat*. 121 Drive – Dynamic seat* with
multicontour features. 122 Seat heating*. 124 Seat ventilation*. 125 Memory function. 127 Storing positions into memory. 128 Recalling positions from memory. 128 Storing exterior rear view
mirror parking position. 129 Lighting. 130 Exterior lamp switch. 130 Combination switch. 134 Cornering fog lamps*
(CLS with Bi-Xenon* headlamps). 135 Hazard warning flasher. 136 Interior lighting in the front. 137 Door entry lamps. 138 Interior lighting in the rear. 139 Trunk lamp. 139 Instrument cluster. 140 Instrument cluster illumination. 140 Coolant temperature indicator. 141 Trip odometer. 141 Tachometer. 142 Outside temperature indicator. 142 Control system. 143 Multifunction display. 143 Multifunction steering wheel. 144 Menus. 146 Standard display menu. 148 AUDIO menu. 148 NAV* menu. 150 Distronic* menu. 150 Vehicle status message memory menu. 151 Settings menu. 152 Trip computer menu. 167 TEL menu*. 169 Automatic transmission. 172 One-touch gearshifting. 174 Gear ranges. 175 Gear selector lever position. 176 Automatic shift program. 177 Driving tips. 178 Steering wheel gearshift control CLS 500*. 179 Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) CLS 55 AMG. 180 Manual shift program
CLS 55 AMG. 182 Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode). 184 Good visibility. 185 Headlamp cleaning system*. 185 Rear view mirrors. 185 Sun visors. 187 Rear window sunshade*. 188 Rear window defroster. 189 4-zone automatic climate control. 190 Deactivating the 4-zone automatic climate control system. 195 Setting the temperature. 196 Adjusting air distribution. 196 Adjusting air volume. 197 Defrosting. 197 Maximum cooling MAX COOL. 198 Air recirculation mode. 198 Combination filter with pollutant-sensitive air-recirculation mode. 200 Air conditioning. 200 Residual heat and ventilation (available on 4-zone automatic climate control panel design A, Canada only). 201 Rear air conditioning. 201 Power windows. 203 Opening and closing the windows 203 Synchronizing power windows. 205 Summer opening feature. 206 Convenience closing feature. 206 Power tilt /sliding sunroof. 208 Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof. 208 Synchronizing the
power tilt/sliding sunroof. 210 Driving systems. 211
Cruise control. 211
Distronic*. 215
Airmatic DC (Dual Control). 227
Parktronic system
(Parking assist)*. 230
Loading. 234
Roof rack*. 234
Loading instructions. 234
Ski sack*. 235
Cargo tie-down hooks. 238
Useful features. 239
Storage compartments. 239
Cup holders. 243
Ashtrays. 245
Cigarette lighter. 246
12-V socket. 247
Floormats. 247
Telephone*. 248
Tele Aid*. 249
Garage door opener. 257

Operation. 263
The first 1000 miles (1500 km). 264 Driving instructions. 265 Drive sensibly – save fuel. 265 Drinking and driving. 265 Pedals. 265 Power assistance. 266 Brakes. 266 Driving off. 268 Parking. 268 Tires. 268 Hydroplaning. 269 Tire traction. 270 Tire speed rating. 270 Winter driving instructions. 272 Standing water. 273 Passenger compartment. 273 Driving abroad. 273 Control and operation of
radio transmitter. 273 Catalytic converter. 274 Emission control. 275 Coolant temperature. 275 At the gas station. 276 Refueling. 276 Check regularly and before
a long trip. 277 Engine compartment. 279 Hood. 279 Engine oil. 280 Transmission fluid level. 283 Coolant level. 283 Battery. 285 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*. 286 Tires and wheels. 287 Important guidelines. 287 Tire care and maintenance. 288 Direction of rotation. 290 Loading the vehicle. 290 Recommended tire inflation
pressure. 297 Checking tire inflation pressure. 299 MOExtended system*. 303 Tire labeling. 304 Load identification. 309 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN). 309 Maximum tire load. 311 Maximum tire inflation pressure. 311 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles). 312 Tire ply material. 314 Tire and loading terminology. 314 Rotating tires. 317 Winter driving. 319 Winter tires. 319 Block heater* (Canada only). 320 Snow chains. 320 Maintenance. 322 Clearing the maintenance service indicator. 323 Maintenance service term
exceeded. 323 Calling up the maintenance
service indicator. 324 Resetting the maintenance
service indicator. 324 Setting the date for special works 325 Calling up the maintenance
service data information. 326 Vehicle care. 327 Cleaning and care of vehicle. 327 Practical hints. 335 What to do if …. 336 Lamps in instrument cluster. 336 Lamp in center console. 344 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display. 345 Where will I find.?. 375 First aid kit. 375 Spare wheel. 375 Vehicle tool kit. 376 Luggage box. 378 Unlocking/locking in an emergency. 379 Unlocking the vehicle. 379 Locking the vehicle. 380 Fuel filler flap emergency release. 381 Manually unlocking the
transmission selector lever. 381 Opening/closing in an emergency. 383 Power tilt/sliding sunroof. 383 Replacing SmartKey batteries. 384 SmartKey. 384 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. 385 Replacing bulbs. 387 Bulbs. 387 Replacing bulbs for front lamps. 390 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps. 392 Replacing wiper blades. 393 Removing wiper blades. 393 Installing wiper blades. 394 Flat tire. 395 Preparing the vehicle. 395 Mounting the spare wheel. 395 Battery. 402 Disconnecting the battery. 403 Removing the battery. 404 Charging and reinstalling
the battery. 404 Reconnecting the battery. 405 Jump starting. 406 Towing the vehicle. 408 Installing towing eye bolt. 410 Fuses. 412 Aids for replacing fuses. 412 Fuse box in passenger
compartment. 413 Auxiliary fuse box in
cargo compartment. 413 Fuse box in engine compartment. 414
Technical data. 415
Parts service. 416
Warranty coverage. 417
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet. 417
Identification labels. 418
Layout of poly-V-belt drive. 419
CLS 500. 419
CLS 55 AMG. 419
Engine. 420
Rims and tires. 421
Same size tires. 422
Mixed size tires. 423
Spare wheel. 425
Electrical system. 426
Main dimensions. 427
Weights. 428
Technical terms. 439
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 429
Capacities. 429
Engine oils. 432
Index. 447
Engine oil additives. 432
Air conditioning refrigerant. 432
Brake fluid. 432
Premium unleaded gasoline. 433
Gasoline additives. 433
Fuel requirements. 434
Coolants. 434
Windshield and headlamp washer system. 437