2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class Owner's Manual
Year:
2007
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Model:
CLS Class
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
4
Introduction
10
Product information
10
Service and warranty information
11
California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for
12
Maintenance
13
Roadside assistance
13
Change of address or ownership
13
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
14
Symbols used in this operator’s manual
16
Operating safety
17
Proper use of the vehicle
17
Problems:With vehicle
18
Safety:Reporting defects;Reporting safety defects
19
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
Multifunction steering wheel
29
Center console:Upper part
30
Upper part
30
Center console:Lower part
31
Overhead control panel
32
Storage compartments
33
Door control panel
35
Getting started
36
Unlocking
37
Locking/Unlocking, SmartKey
37
Locking/Unlocking, SmartKey with KEYLESS\x15GO*
38
Starter switch positions
39
Adjusting
42
Seats:Adjusting
42
Height adjustment:Steering wheel
45
Mirrors:Adjusting
47
Driving:Instructions
49
Seat belts:Fastening
49
Key, SmartKey:Starting the engine
52
Parking brake
54
Driving off
54
f. Controls in detail/Exterior lamps; Getting started/Parking and locking
56
Combination switch
56
Windshield wipers
57
Problems:While driving
59
Parking;Locking the vehicle
60
Parking brake
60
Switching off headlamps
61
Turning off engine
61
Releasing seat belts
62
f. Getting started/Driving/Turning off with the Smartkey
62
Safety and Security
64
Occupant safety
65
Air bags
67
OCS;Occupant safety:OCS;Occupant Classification System see OCS<$nopage
72
BabySmart<V_Superscript>TM<Default Para Font>:Airbag deactivation system
77
Seat belts
79
Active head restraints
84
Children in the vehicle
85
Rear door window:Blocking operation;Power windows:Rear door window, blocking operation
90
Panic alarm
91
Activating
91
Deactivating
91
Driving:Safety systems
92
Driving safety systems:ABS
92
Driving safety systems:BAS
93
EBP
94
Driving safety systems:ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>
95
Anti-theft systems
100
Immobilizer
100
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system
100
Controls in detail
102
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking
103
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey<$nopage>
103
KEYLESS\x15GO* see Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS\x15GO*<$nopage
106
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS\x15GO*:Checking battery condition
111
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS\x15GO*:Loss of
111
Door:Opening from inside/outside;Inside door handle
112
Trunk:Opening
113
Trunk:Closing the lid
114
Trunk:Trunk lid emergency release;Emergency operations:Trunk lid, Releasing from inside
117
Trunk:Valet locking;Valet locking
118
Central locking:Automatic
119
Central locking:Locking/unlocking from inside;Central locking switch
119
Seats
121
Head restraints:Front seat, Removing<$nopage
121
Head restraints;Head restraints:Rear seat, Removing and installing;Rear seat head restraints see Hea
121
Lumbar support
122
Multicontour seat*
123
Seats:Heater*;Heated seats*
124
Seats:Ventilation*
125
Memory functions
126
Storing:Positions into memory (Memory function*)
127
Positions (Memory function) see Seats<$nopage>
127
Mirrors:Storing exterior mirror parking position
128
Lighting
129
Exterior lamp switch
129
Combination switch
133
Fog lamps, front:Corner-illuminating*
133
Hazard warning flasher
135
Interior lighting
136
Interior lighting in the rear
137
Lighting:Door entry lamps
138
Lighting:Trunk lamp
138
Instrument cluster
139
Instrument cluster:Illumination brightness
139
Instrument cluster:Coolant temperature indicator
140
Trip odometer:Resetting
140
Tachometer
140
Outside temperature see Displays<$nopage>
141
Control system
142
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display
142
Multifunction steering wheel:Button operation
143
Control system menus
145
Control system menus:Standard display
148
AMG menu
148
Control system menus:AUDIO
151
Navigation system see separate COMAND operating instructions<$nopage>
153
Control system menus:Distronic*
154
Control system menus:Vehicle status message memory
154
Control system menus:Settings
155
Control system menus:Trip computer
168
Control system menus:TEL*
169
Transmission see Automatic transmission <$nopage>
172
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever
172
Gear selector lever:Position
173
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever positions
174
Driving tips
176
Gear range:Automatic transmission
177
Automatic transmission:Automatic shift program
178
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting:Automatic transmission
179
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting*:Automatic transmission
180
Manual shift program CLS\x1163\x11AMG
182
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions
185
Good visibility
186
Headlamps:Cleaning system*
186
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>
186
Sun visors
188
Rear window sunshade*
189
Rear window defroster
190
Automatic climate control (4-zone)
191
Automatic climate control (4-zone):Deactivating
196
Climate control system:Automatic mode
197
Settings:Temperature (interior);Automatic climate control (4-zone):Setting the temperature
198
Climate control system:Air distribution;Air distribution
198
Climate control system:Air volume;Air volume
199
Climate control system:Front defroster
200
Climate control system:Maximum cooling MAX COOL
201
Automatic climate control (4-zone):Air recirculation mode
201
Climate control system:Air conditioning, Cooling;Air conditioning, Cooling
204
Climate control system:Residual engine heat (REST)
204
Climate control system:Rear climate control;Climate control system:Control panel, Rear
205
Power windows
208
Power windows:Operating
208
Power windows:Synchronizing
210
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS\x15GO*:Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof
211
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS\x15GO*:Opening and closing the windows
211
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
213
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Opening/closing
213
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Synchronizing
215
Driving systems
216
Cruise control
216
Distronic*
219
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)
232
Parktronic system (Parking assist)* see Parktronic*<$nopage>
236
Roof rack*
240
Vehicle loading:Instructions
240
Ski bag* (Canada only)
241
Cargo tie-down rings
244
Retaining hooks
244
Useful features
245
Storage compartments
245
Cup holders
248
Ashtrays
250
Cigarette lighter
251
Power outlet
252
Heated steering wheel (Canada only)
253
Floormats
254
Telephone*
255
Tele Aid
258
Garage door opener
264
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:Driving instructions
276
Hydroplaning;Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning <$nopage>
277
Tires:Traction
277
Tire speed rating
278
Driving:In winter
279
Standing water, Driving through
280
Passenger compartment
281
Driving:Abroad
281
Radio transmitters
281
Catalytic converter
282
Emission control
282
Coolant:Temperature
283
Fuel filler flap:Opening
284
Fuel:Filling the tank
284
Vehicle lighting:Checking
286
Engine:Compartment
287
Hood
287
Engine oil
288
Transmission fluid level
290
Coolant:Checking level
291
Windshield washer fluid
293
Tires:Retreads
294
Important guidelines
294
Tires:Care and maintenance
295
Direction of rotation (tires)
296
Loading see Vehicle loading<$nopage>
297
Tires:Inflation pressure
302
Tires:Inflation pressure
303
MO<V_Italic>E<Default Para Font> tires* see MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system* <$nopage
314
Tire labeling
314
Load identification
318
TIN
319
Maximum tire load
320
Maximum tire pressure
321
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
321
Tire ply material
323
Tires:Terminology
324
Rotating tires;Tires:Rotation
327
Winter driving
328
Winter tires
328
Block heater* (Canada only)
329
Snow chains
329
Flexible Service System see FSS PLUS<$nopage>
330
Maintenance service indicator \x05message
330
Maintenance:Calling up service indicator
332
Maintenance:Resetting service indicator
332
Vehicle care
333
Vehicle:Care
333
Practical hints
342
Practical hints
343
Center console:PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
354
Displays:Messages in display
357
First aid kit
392
Spare wheel
392
Vehicle tool kit
394
Unlocking:In an emergency
397
Unlocking:Mechanical Key
397
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking in an emergency
398
Emergency operations:Fuel filler flap
399
Emergency operations:Gear selector lever, Unlocking
399
Emergency operations:Power tilt/sliding sunroof, manual operation
401
Active head restraints:resetting
402
Changing batteries
403
f. Practical hints/What to do if/Changing batteries
403
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs<$nopage
405
Bulbs
405
Replacing bulbs:Front lamps
408
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
410
Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades
411
Wiper blades
411
Flat tire
413
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle
413
Flat tire:Spare wheel
413
MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system*
420
Batteries, vehicle
421
Batteries, vehicle:Disconnecting
422
Batteries, vehicle:Removing
422
Batteries, vehicle:Charging
423
Batteries, vehicle:Reconnecting
423
Jump starting
424
Towing the vehicle
426
Towing eye bolt
427
Fuses
429
Passenger compartment:Main fuse box
430
Fuse box in trunk
430
Technical data
432
Parts service
433
Warranty coverage
434
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
434
Identification labels
435
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
437
CLS\x11550
437
CLS\x1163\x11AMG
437
Engine
438
Tires:Rims and tires
439
Tires:Sizes
440
Mixed size tires
442
MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system*:MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> tires*
445
Spare wheel
446
Electrical system, Technical data
448
Main Dimensions
449
Dimensions, vehicle
449
Weights, Vehicle
449
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
450
Fluids:Capacities
450
Technical data:Engine oils
452
Engine oil:Additives
452
Air conditioning refrigerant
452
Technical data:Brake fluid
452
Unleaded gasoline, Premium
453
Technical data:Fuel requirements
453
Fuel:Additives
454
Technical data:Coolant
454
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid<$nopage>
457
Index
458
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class Overview
Introduction
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class is a stunning luxury sedan that redefined expectations within its segment. With its sleek, coupe-like silhouette and unmistakable style, the CLS is more than just a mode of transportation—it is a statement of sophistication and performance. Engineered with precision and an unyielding commitment to luxury, the CLS Class offers an unforgettable driving experience that seamlessly blends aesthetic appeal with innovative technology.
Powertrains
The 2007 CLS lineup offers two powerful engine options to cater to driving enthusiasts. The CLS550 is equipped with a 5.5-liter V8 engine, producing an impressive 382 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission for smooth acceleration. For those seeking a more spirited drive, the CLS63 AMG variant showcases a 6.2-liter V8 engine, generating 507 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, delivering a thrilling performance capable of reaching 0-60 mph in just 4.2 seconds. Both engines are designed to provide exceptional power while maintaining excellent ride comfort.
Trims
The 2007 CLS Class is available in two principal trims: the CLS550 and the performance-oriented CLS63 AMG. The CLS550 comes generously equipped with premium features, while the CLS63 AMG amplifies luxury with sport-oriented enhancements, superior handling, and performance-tuned specifications, making it a top choice for enthusiasts.
Features
Luxury defines the 2007 CLS Class interior, adorned with high-quality materials and advanced technologies. Standard features include dual-zone climate control, leather upholstery, premium sound system, and navigation. Optional upgrades feature heated and ventilated seats, a rearview camera, and advanced safety systems, ensuring each drive is as comfortable as it is secure.
Owners Manual
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class Owners Manual provides comprehensive insight into your vehicle's features, maintenance, and operation. From troubleshooting to understanding in-car technologies, this manual is an essential resource to maximize your ownership experience, ensuring that drivers can fully appreciate the luxury and performance designed into every unit of the CLS Class.
User manual download
The Mercedes-Benz CLS Class owner manual for the 2007 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2007 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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