User manual MERCEDES CLS 550 MANUAL 2007

[. . . ] Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Bild in der Größe 215x70 mm einfügen Operator's Manual CLS-Class 2 1 9 5 8 4 9 2 8 1 Order No. 219 584 92 81 USA Edition B 2007 CLS-Class CLS 550 CLS 63 AMG Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. [. . . ] If you have selected the Comfort suspension tuning ( page 231), the vehicle lowers slightly when you lock it within approximately 60 seconds after switching off the engine. When parking, make sure that your vehicle cannot come into contact with other objects, such as a curb, while lowering. i The selected suspension style is stored in memory, even after the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. 231 Controls in detail Driving systems Vehicle level control Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to increase vehicle safety reduce fuel consumption The following vehicle chassis ride heights can be selected: Normal Raised The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered according to the selected level setting and to the vehicle speed: At a speed exceeding approximately 68 mph (110 km/h) with normal level set or exceeding 75 mph (120 km/h) with raised level set, the ride height is reduced automatically. The table on the next page provides an overview of the vehicle levels. With decreasing speed, the ride height is again raised to the normal level. i These height adjustments are so small that you may not notice any change. Select the raised level only when required by current driving conditions. Otherwise handling may be impaired fuel consumption may increase Warning! G To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and feet away from wheel housing area, and stay away from under the vehicle when lowering the vehicle chassis. 232 Controls in detail Driving systems The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running: Vehicle level Indicator lamp Suspension Use for when stationary ( page 234) tuning Normal Normal Raised Lamp off Lamp off Lamp on Comfort Sport 1 or 2 Comfort For driving on normal roads For driving on normal roads For driving on rough roads or with snow chains For driving on rough roads or with snow chains Ride height increase Automatic lowering over normal None None Max. 1. 4 in (35 mm) 233 Controls in detail Driving systems The button is located in the lower section of the center console. When vehicle is at raised level, pressing the button will return the vehicle to normal level. 1 Vehicle level control button 2 Indicator lamp i At a speed of approximately above 75 mph (120 km/h) or if the speed amounts to between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 75 mph (120 km/h) for approximately five minutes, the setting raised is canceled. The indicator lamp 2 in the button goes out. If you do not drive in this speed range, the raised level remains stored even if the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. 234 Controls in detail Driving systems Parktronic system (Parking assist)* Warning!The Parktronic system monitors the surroundings of your vehicle with six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper. G G Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the need for extreme care. The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always rests with the driver. Special attention must be paid to objects with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e. g. Such objects may not be detected by the system and can damage the vehicle. The operational function of the Parktronic system can be affected by dirty sensors, especially at times of snow and ice, see "Cleaning the Parktronic* system sensors" ( page 336). working jackhammers, car wash or the air brakes of trucks) can cause the system to send erratic indications, and should be taken into consideration. Make sure no persons or animals are in the area in which you are maneuvering. You could otherwise injure them. The Parktronic system is an electronic aid designed to assist the driver during parking maneuvers. It visually and audibly indicates the relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle. The Parktronic system is automatically activated when you switch on the ignition, release the parking brake, and placed the gear selector lever in position D, R, or N. The Parktronic system deactivates at speeds over approximately 11 mph (18 km/h). The Parktronic system also deactivates when you place the gear selector lever in position P or depress the parking brake pedal. 1 Sensors in the front bumper Range of the sensors To function properly, the sensors must be free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. [. . . ] The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 454 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity Model CLS 550 CLS 63 AMG Approx. freeze protection -35°F (-37°C) 6. 0 US qt (5. 7 l) 6. 2 US qt (5. 9 l) -49°F (-45°C) 6. 6 US qt (6. 2 l) 6. 9 US qt (6. 5 l) parts. [. . . ]