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Summary of Contents for Mercedes-Benz CLS 2010

Page 1 Possible variations to your vehicle may not to receive a printed Owner‘s Manual for other vehicle models and vehicle be taken into account as Mercedes-Benz constantly updates their vehicles to Ihrem konkreten Fahrzeug könnten nicht berücksichtigt sein, da Mercedes-Benz model years.
Page 4 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you drive off, please familiarise your- self with your vehicle and read this manual, especially the safety and warning notices. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your vehicle and to avoid endangering yourself and others.
Page 6 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 23 Introduction ......... 19 Safety ........... 33 Opening and closing ......67 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..83 Lights and windscreen wipers ... 97 Climate control ......... 109 Driving and parking ......127 On-board computer and displays ..
Page 7 Index Pelvis airbag ........39 1, 2, 3 ... Sidebag ..........38 12 V socket ........258 Windowbag ........39 4ETS Air conditioning see ETS/4ETS 3-zone THERMOTRONIC luxury automatic air conditioning ..... 112 Activating/deactivating ....113 Activating/deactivating air-recir- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) culation mode ........
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Index Setting the centre air vents ... 124 Automatic engine start Setting the side air vents ....124 With ECO start/stop function ..133 Alarm system Automatic engine switch-off see ATA With ECO start/stop function ..132 Alertness Assistant Automatic transmission see ATTENTION ASSIST DIRECT SELECT lever .....
Page 9 Index Belt tensioner Activation ......... 35 Care Function ........... 45 Automatic car wash ....... 271 Blind Spot Assist Display ........... 274 Activating/deactivating (on- Exterior lighting ......273 board computer) ......204 High-pressure cleaner ....272 Display message ......229 Matt paintwork ......272 Function/notes ......
Page 10 Index Climate control Cruise control Activating/deactivating rear win- Cruise control lever ....... 152 dow heating ........117 Display message ......231 Activating/deactivating the auxil- Cup holder ......... 255 iary heating/ventilation ....120 Centre console ......255 Convenience opening/closing (air Rear compartment ......255 recirculation) .........
Page 11 Index Distance warning signal (warning BAS (Brake Assist System) ....57 lamp) ..........246 Overview .......... 56 DISTRONIC PLUS ® PRE-SAFE Brake ......61 Deactivating ........160 Driving system Display message ......230 Active Lane Keeping Assist .... 189 Displays in the multifunction dis- Active Parking Assist .....
Page 12 Index EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distri- Engine oil bution) Additives ........321 Display message ......220 Checking the oil level ..... 267 Function/notes ........ 61 Display message ......225 ECO start/stop function Filling capacity ....... 321 General information ....... 131 Notes about oil grades ....320 Switching on/off (AMG vehicles) ...
Page 13 MOExtended tyres (tyres with run- flat characteristics) ......289 puter) ..........212 Preparing the vehicle ..... 281 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..316 Raising the vehicle ......285 Genuine wood trim and trim strips TIREFIT kit ........281 (cleaning instructions) ...... 275 Floormat ..........
Page 14 Index Seat belt ........239 Malfunction ........72 SPORT handling mode ....243 Modifying the programming ..... 69 SRS ..........243 Starting the engine ......130 Tyre pressure monitor ....246 KEYLESS-GO Instrument cluster Button ..........129 Displays ........... 26 Convenience closing ......
Page 15 Index Setting the ambient lighting col- Menu (on-board computer) our (on-board computer) ....208 AMG ..........212 Switching the Adaptive Highbeam Assistance ........203 Assist on/off (on-board com- Audio ..........200 puter) ..........208 DISTRONIC PLUS ......160 Switching the daytime driving DVD ..........
Page 16 Index NECK-PRO luxury head restraints Overhead control panel Operation ......... 41 Overview .......... 31 Resetting after being triggered ..41 Override feature Night View Assist Plus Rear side windows ......56 Activating/deactivating ....181 Cleaning ......... 274 Function/notes ......180 Paint code ..........
Page 17 Index ® Residual heat PRE-SAFE system Switching on/off ......118 Display message ......216 Restraint systems Operation ......... 40 see SRS Program selector ....... 139 Rev counter ........194 Program selector button ....138 Reversing camera Pulling away Function/notes ......176 Automatic transmission ....
Page 18 Index Seat belts Sliding sunroof Adjusting the height ......44 Important safety information ... 80 Warning lamp ......... 239 Opening/closing ......81 Seats Rain closing feature ......81 Adjusting (electrically) ..... 86 Resetting ......... 81 Adjusting lumbar support ....89 Troubleshooting .......
Page 19 Index Starting the engine Surround lighting (on-board com- Important safety notes ....130 puter) ..........208 Station Suspension tuning ....168, 169 see Radio Switching off the alarm (ATA) .... 63 Steering (display message) ....235 Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ..... 91 Tail lamp (display message) .....
Page 20 Index Towing away Fitting the towing eye ....296 Unladen weight ......... 323 Removing the towing eye ....297 Unlocking Transmission position dis- Emergency unlocking ....... 75 play ..........136, 137 From inside the vehicle (central Transmission positions ....137 unlocking button) ......
Page 21 Index Washer fluid (display message) ..236 see Washer fluid (display message) Wheel bolt tightening torque ... 288 Wheel chock ........285 Wheels Changing/replacing ....... 309 Changing a wheel ......284 Checking ........302 Cleaning ......... 272 Fitting a wheel ....... 287 Removing a wheel ......
Page 22 Mercedes-Benz will take back your and humanity into account. Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ- You too can help to protect the environment mentally responsible manner, in accordance by operating your vehicle in an environmen- with the European Union (EU) End of Life tally responsible manner.
Page 23 Risk of accident essary specialist knowledge and tools to carry If work on electronic equipment and its soft- out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- ware is carried out incorrectly, this equipment ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz could stop working. The electronic systems Service Centre for this purpose.
Page 24 Introduction Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible ® (e.g. airbag deployment or ESP interven- about any change in address or vehicle own- tion). ership. This data is used exclusively to: assist in the rectification of faults and defects Correct use...
Page 26 Cockpit ..........24 Instrument cluster ......26 Multifunction steering wheel ..... 29 Centre console ........30 Overhead control panel ...... 31 Door control panel ......32...
Page 27 Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel gearshift On-board diagnostics con- paddles nection Cruise control lever Opens the bonnet Instrument cluster Releases the parking brake Horn Light switch DIRECT SELECT lever Night View Assist Plus PARKTRONIC warning dis- play Overhead control panel Climate control systems Ignition lock...
Page 28 Cockpit Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel Opens the bonnet PARKTRONIC warning dis- On-board diagnostics con- play nection Cruise control lever Ignition lock Start/Stop button Instrument cluster Adjusts the steering wheel Horn manually DIRECT SELECT lever Adjusts the steering wheel Steering wheel gearshift electrically paddles...
Page 29 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Displays Instrument cluster, kilometres Function Page Speedometer with seg- ments Multifunction display Rev counter Coolant temperature Fuel gauge...
Page 30 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster, miles Function Page Function Page Rev counter Speedometer with seg- Coolant temperature ments Fuel level Multifunction display...
Page 31 Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Function Page Function Page Tyre pressure monitor ® M SPORT handling Seat belt mode in AMG vehicles Diesel engine: preglow Distance warning signal ® ÷ ESP in AMG vehicles ® Coolant Turn signal Rear foglamp Brakes (red) Main-beam headlamps Brakes (yellow)
Page 32 Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Selects a menu Audio system/COMAND APS; see the separate oper- Selects the submenu or ating instructions scrolls through lists Switches on LINGUA- Confirms selections and TRONIC; see the separate hides display messages operating instructions Back or deactivates LIN-...
Page 33 Centre console Centre console Function Page Function Page Audio system/COMAND Auxiliary heating APS; see separate operat- Stowage compartment ing instructions Ashtray Seat heating Cigarette lighter Power socket Seat ventilation Suspension tuning PARKTRONIC Level setting ECO start/stop function Stowage compartment PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp Selects the drive program Hazard warning lamps...
Page 34 Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page u Switches the rear 3 Opens/closes the interior lighting on/off sliding sunroof | Switches the auto- Buttons for the garage door opener matic interior lighting con- trol on/off ê Deactivates the inte- p Switches the right- rior motion sensor hand reading lamp on/off...
Page 35 Door control panel Door control panel Function Page r45= Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steer- ing wheel Adjusts the seat electrically &% Locks/unlocks the doors Opens the door 7Zª\ Adjusts and folds the exte- rior mirrors in/out electri- cally W Opens/closes the side windows...
Page 36 Vehicle equipment ......34 Occupant safety ........34 Children in the vehicle ......46 Driving safety systems ....... 56 Anti-theft systems ......63...
Page 37: Vehicle Equipment
( page 84). edge and tools to carry out the work required. the seat belt has been fastened properly Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a page 43). Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- the airbags can inflate unrestricted if pose.
Page 38 Occupant safety Airbags and belt tensioners could fail to A malfunction has occurred if: deploy or be triggered in an accident despite the 6 SRS warning lamp does not light the deceleration force being sufficient to trig- up when the ignition is switched on. ger the systems, or could be triggered unin- the engine is running and the 6 SRS tentionally.
Page 39 Occupant safety The belt tensioner and airbag triggering Airbags thresholds are variable and are adapted to the Important safety notes rate of deceleration or acceleration of the vehicle. This process is pre-emptive in nature. Airbag deployment slows down and restricts The triggering process must take place in the movement of the vehicle occupant.
Page 40 Occupant safety Rearward-facing child restraint systems Do not hang any hard objects, for example, must not be fitted to the front-passenger coat hangers, on the grab handles or coat seat unless the front-passenger airbag has hooks. been disabled. On the front-passenger Do not attach accessories, e.g.
Page 41 Sidebags Risk of injury If the vehicle overturns, the front airbags are If you wish to use seat covers, Mercedes-Benz generally not deployed unless the system recommends that, for safety reasons, you detects high vehicle deceleration in a longi- only use seat covers that have been approved tudinal direction.
Page 42 Pelvisbags are only available in certain countries. Windowbags Risk of injury The windowbags enhance the level of protec- If you wish to use seat covers, Mercedes-Benz tion for the head (but not chest or arms) of recommends that, for safety reasons, you...
Page 43 Occupant safety the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehi- vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS, BAS PLUS cle on which the impact occurs. ® or PRE-SAFE Brake The windowbags are integrated into the side if the radar sensor system detects an immi- of the roof frame and deploy in the area nent danger of collision in certain situa- extending from the front door (A-pillar) to the...
Page 44 There is a risk that the seats Important safety guidelines and/or the objects could be damaged. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have More information about belt adjustment, a NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury convenience function integrated into PRE- head restraints checked at a qualified spe- ®...
Page 45 Occupant safety carried out at a qualified specialist work- stances, this could cause severe or even fatal shop, e.g. a Mercedes Benz Service Centre. injuries in the event of an accident. Make sure that all occupants – in particular, pregnant women – wear their seat belt cor- rectly at all times.
Page 46: Occupant Safety
43). and tools to carry out the work required. If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a appropriate height ( page 44). Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder pose.
Page 47 Occupant safety Releasing seat belts The belt strap is tightened slightly when: you engage the belt tongue in the belt Press release button ? ( page 43) and buckle and you then turn the key to position guide belt tongue ; back towards belt 2 in the ignition lock.
Page 48 Thus, the force exer- shop. ted on the occupant is distributed over a Comply with safety regulations when dispos- greater area. ing of belt tensioners. Any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre can provide details of these regulations.
Page 49 Children in the vehicle It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care Children in the vehicle products to clean child restraint systems. Important safety notes You can obtain information about this from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Risk of injury Do not leave children unsupervised in the...
Page 50: Children In The Vehicle
Only replace ously and even fatally injured by the front- damaged covers with genuine Mercedes-Benz passenger airbag deploying. This is espe- covers. cially a risk if the child is in the immediate...
Page 51 The automatic child seat recognition sensor the sidebag system on the front-passenger seat detects the pelvisbag whether a special Mercedes-Benz child seat the windowbag with automatic child seat recognition has the belt tensioner been fitted there. In such cases, 4...
Page 52 This may cause the restraint systems that have been recommen- 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator ded for Mercedes-Benz. lamp to light up without there being a child An incorrectly fitted child restraint system seat with automatic child seat recognition fit-...
Page 53 Children in the vehicle When installing the ISOFIX child restraint sys- Hook Top Tether hook ? into Top Tether tem, fold protective caps 2 of securing rings anchorage =. 1 inwards. Make sure that Top Tether belt A is not Install the ISOFIX child restraint system.
Page 54 Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The 4 PASSENGER A special Mercedes-Benz child seat with automatic child seat rec- ognition has been fitted to the front-passenger seat. The front- AIRBAG OFF indicator passenger airbag has therefore been disabled as desired.
Page 55 Children in the vehicle Suitable positioning of the child restraint system Weight categories Seat positions Group 0: up to Group 0+: up to Group I: 9 to 18 kg 10 kg 13 kg Front-passenger 4, 5, 6 seat (the front- passenger airbag is not disabled) Front-passenger...
Page 56 Children in the vehicle Approval label on the child restraint system (example) Suitable seat positions for ISOFIX child restraint systems Weight categories Carry-cot 0: up to 0+: up to 13 kg 10 kg Size cate- gory Equipment ISO/L1 ISO/L2 ISO/R1 ISO/R1 ISO/R2 ISO/R3...
Page 57 Children in the vehicle Recommended child restraint systems Weight catego- Manufac- Type Approval Order num- Automatic ries turer number child seat recognition Group 0+: up to Britax BABY E1 03 301146 A 000 970 10 13 kg Römer SAFE E1 04 301146 PLUS Group I: 9 to Britax...
Page 58 Children in the vehicle Weight categories Group 0: Group 0: Group 0: Group 0+: Group 0+: Group 0+: up to up to up to up to up to up to 10 kg 10 kg 10 kg 13 kg 13 kg 13 kg Order B6 6 86...
Page 59 Driving safety systems vehicle is unlocked, the door can be opened er's door. If indicator lamp : is off, oper- from the outside. ation is possible using the switches in the rear compartment. Driving safety systems Driving safety systems overview In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems: ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Page 60: Driving Safety Systems
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) BAS (Brake Assist) BAS operates in emergency braking situa- Important safety guidelines tions. If you depress the brake pedal quickly, Risk of accident BAS automatically boosts the braking force, thus shortening the stopping distance. Do not depress the brake pedal several times in quick succession (pumping).
Page 61 Keep the brake pedal depressed until the configuration and operation of the radar sen- emergency braking situation is over. sors checked at a Mercedes-Benz Service ABS prevents the wheels from locking. Centre. The brakes will work normally again if:...
Page 62 Driving safety systems ® If ESP intervenes, the ÷ warning lamp Risk of accident flashes in the instrument cluster. Traction control cannot reduce the risk of an accident if you drive too fast. Traction control Risk of accident cannot override the laws of physics. If the ÷...
Page 63 Driving safety systems traction control is still activated. If the ÷ warning lamp and å warning ® still provides support when you brake ® lamp are lit continuously, ESP is not availa- firmly. ble due to a malfunction. If SPORT handling mode is activated and one There is an increased risk of your vehicle skid- ®...
Page 64 Driving safety systems ® If you deactivate ESP There is an increased risk of your vehicle skid- ding in certain situations. ® no longer improves driving stability. You should always adapt your driving style to the engine's torque is no longer limited and suit the prevailing road and weather condi- the drive wheels are able to spin.
Page 65 Driving safety systems This function will issue a warning at speeds of visually and acoustically. If you do not brake around 30 km/h or more if: or steer, the vehicle will at first automatically brake slightly. In the event of an increased for a period of several seconds, the dis- ®...
Page 66: Alarm System
You must then brake to avoid a collision. workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools for the work required. To activate/deactivate: activate or deac- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a ® tivate PRE-SAFE Brake in the on-board Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- computer ( page 204).
Page 67: Interior Motion Sensor
Anti-theft systems To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-GO. Tow-away protection is primed after approximately 30 seconds. To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-GO. Tow-away protection is deactivated auto- matically. To prevent a false alarm, deactivate tow-away protection manually if your vehicle: is being transported To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or...
Page 68 Anti-theft systems the vehicle is locked. This occurs if someone Lock the vehicle with the key. On vehicles reaches into the vehicle interior, for example. with KEYLESS-GO, the locking buttons on the door handle/boot lid can also be used. To activate: The interior motion sensor remains deacti- Make sure that: vated until:...
Page 70 Vehicle equipment ......68 Key ............68 Doors ............ 73 Boot ............75 Side windows ........78 Sliding sunroof ........80...
Page 71: Vehicle Equipment
Vehicle equipment If the vehicle has been locked with KEYLESS- GO, the doors can be opened from inside the This manual describes all the standard vehicle. and optional equipment of your vehicle Risk of accident available at the time of publication of the Owner's Manual.
Page 72 If you do not open a door or the boot lid within Changing the settings of the locking approximately 40 seconds of unlocking the system vehicle: You can change the setting of the locking the vehicle is locked again. system in such a way that only the driver's the anti-theft system is primed again.
Page 73 If battery charge indicator lamp : does not It is advisable to have batteries replaced at a light up briefly during the test, the key battery qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a is discharged. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Replace the key battery ( page 71).
Page 74 Insert the front tabs of the battery tray's When checking the key battery within the cover first and then press to close it. signal area of the vehicle, pressing the & or % button locks or unlocks the Insert the emergency key element into the vehicle, respectively.
Page 75 Point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle from close range and press the %/& button. You have lost a key. Have the key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
Page 76: Doors
Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine cannot be The on-board voltage is too low. started using the key. Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior lighting, and try to start the engine again. If this does not work: Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary page 290).
Page 77 Doors You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally Unlocking and opening the doors from the inside if the vehicle has been from the inside locked with the key or KEYLESS-GO. For all countries except the United King- dom: you can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked.
Page 78: Boot
Boot Take the emergency key element out of the Unlocking the driver's door (emer- key ( page 69). gency key element) Insert the emergency key element into the If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked cen- lock of the driver's door as far as it will go. trally with the key or KEYLESS-GO: Take the emergency key element out of the key (...
Page 79 Boot opened and closed automatically from out- Pull the boot lid down using recess :. side Lock the vehicle if necessary with opened automatically from inside the & button on the key or with KEY- LESS-GO ( page 69). unlocked with the emergency key element Opening/closing manually Opening/closing automatically from outside...
Page 80 Boot ! The boot lid swings upwards when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the boot lid. Opening You can open the boot lid automatically using the key or the handle in the boot lid. Press and hold the F button on the key until the boot lid opens.
Page 81 Side windows Turn the emergency key element anti- Risk of injury clockwise as far as it will go to position Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child The boot is unlocked. restraint system.
Page 82: Side Windows
Side windows Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition Risk of injury lock. When using the convenience closing feature, To open: press the corresponding switch. make sure that nobody can become trapped. To close: pull the corresponding switch. Proceed as follows if there is a risk of entrap- ment: If you press the switch beyond the point...
Page 83 Sliding sunroof Touch sensor surface : on the door han- that nobody can become trapped when clos- dle until the side windows and the sliding ing the side windows. sunroof are fully closed. If a side window is obstructed during closing Make sure you only touch sensor sur- and reopens again slightly: face :.
Page 84: Sliding Sunroof
Sliding sunroof ! Only open the panorama sliding sunroof closed the sliding sunroof, you can close the cover by hand. if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, mal- functions may occur. Rain closing feature Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof.
Page 85 Sliding sunroof Risk of injury You could be severely or even fatally injured when closing the sliding sunroof with increased closing force or if the anti-entrap- ment feature is deactivated. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the sliding sunroof.
Page 86 Vehicle equipment ......84 Correct driver's seat position .... 84 Seats ............ 85 Steering wheel ........90 Mirrors ..........92 Memory functions ....... 95...
Page 87: Vehicle Equipment
Correct driver's seat position you have set the seat cushion angle so Vehicle equipment that your thighs are gently supported. you can depress the pedals properly. This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle Check whether the head restraint is adjus- available at the time of publication of the ted properly ( page 86).
Page 88: Seats
If your head is not supported the front seats. correctly by the head restraint, you could suf- Please contact a Mercedes-Benz Service fer a severe neck injury in the event of an Centre for more information. accident. Never drive if the head restraints are not engaged and set correctly.
Page 89 Seats Adjusting the seat electrically Adjusting the head restraints Adjusting the head restraints manually Adjusting the head restraint height Head restraint height Seat cushion angle Seat height To raise: pull the head restraint up to the Seat fore-and-aft adjustment desired position. Backrest angle To lower: press release catch : in the Vehicles with memory function: if PRE-...
Page 90 Seats Adjusting the luxury head restraints Removing and fitting the rear seat head restraints Risk of injury Risk of injury When folding back the head restraint side bol- Occupants should only travel sitting on seats sters, do not put your hands between the side which have the head restraints installed.
Page 91 Seats To adjust the contour of the backrest to increase/decrease support To adjust the height/depth of the back- rest contour Dynamic function You can choose between two different levels. Level 1 (one indica- Standard setting: tor lamp) slightly increased lateral support and To adjust the thigh cushion slow build-up of air To adjust the backrest contour in the lum-...
Page 92 Seats Adjusting lumbar support Switching the seat heating on/off You can adjust the contour of the driver's seat Activating/deactivating so as to provide optimum support for your Risk of injury back. Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level 3 may result in excessive seat temperatures. The health of passengers that have limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may...
Page 93 Steering wheel The system automatically switches down Make sure that the key is in position 1 or from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten 2 in the ignition lock. minutes. To switch on: press button : repeatedly The system automatically switches off until the desired ventilation level is set.
Page 94: Steering Wheel
Steering wheel Adjusting the steering wheel electri- However, the steerability of the vehicle is not cally affected. Adjusting the steering wheel man- ually To adjust the steering wheel height To adjust the steering wheel position (fore-and-aft adjustment) Related topics: Release lever EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature To adjust the steering wheel height page 92)
Page 95 Mirrors Problems with the steering wheel heat- The steering wheel only moves upwards if it has not already reached the upper end stop. If the steering wheel heating indicator lamp If you insert the key into the ignition lock with on the lower left lever of the steering column the driver's door closed, the steering wheel is is flashing, the steering wheel heating has...
Page 96: Mirrors
Mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in or out Exterior mirrors electrically Adjusting the exterior mirrors Risk of accident The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the image. Objects are actually closer than they appear. You could misjudge the distance from vehicles driving behind and cause an acci- dent, e.g.
Page 97 Mirrors The mirrors do not fold out if they have Parking position for the exterior mir- been folded in manually. ror on the front-passenger side Setting and storing the parking position Exterior mirror out of position You can position the front-passenger side If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of exterior mirror in such a way that you can see position, proceed as follows:...
Page 98: Memory Functions
Memory functions exterior mirror such that the rear driver's side: steering wheel position wheel and kerb are visible. driver's side: position of the exterior mir- Press memory button M ? and one of rors on the driver's and front-passenger sides the arrows on adjustment button = within three seconds.
Page 99 Memory functions Calling up a stored setting Press the corresponding storage position button 1, 2 or 3. The seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror are set in the stored position. The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position button.
Page 100 Vehicle equipment ......98 Exterior lighting ........98 Interior lighting ......... 103 Changing bulbs ......... 104 Windscreen wipers ......106...
Page 101: Vehicle Equipment
Exterior lighting Important safety notes Left-hand parking lamps Right-hand parking lamps For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched Side lamps, licence plate and instru- on even during the daytime. In some coun- ment lighting...
Page 102: Board Computer
Exterior lighting Dipped-beam headlamps With the engine running: depending on the brightness of the ambient light, the daytime To switch on the dipped-beam head- driving lights or the dipped-beam head- lamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to lamps are switched on or off automatically. position 2 or start the engine.
Page 103 Exterior lighting Headlamp flasher The system may be impaired or deactivated: Turn signal, left if there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog or spray To indicate briefly: press the combination if the area of the windscreen around the switch briefly to the pressure point in the optical sensor is dirty, misted up or covered direction of arrow ;...
Page 104 Exterior lighting the instrument cluster goes out. The _ indicator lamp in the instrument cluster stays on. To deactivate: move the combination switch back to its normal position. The _ indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. Headlamp flasher To switch on: turn the key in the ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine.
Page 105 Exterior lighting Cornering light function over 10 km/h again after full brake applica- tion. The hazard warning lamps still operate if the ignition is switched off. Headlamp cleaning system The headlamps are cleaned automatically if the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is oper- ated ten times while the lights are on and the engine is running ( page 106).
Page 106: Interior Lighting
Interior lighting Motorway mode Headlamps misted up inside The headlamps may mist up on the inside if there is high atmospheric humidity. Drive with the headlamps switched on. Depending on the duration of the journey and the weather conditions (humidity and temperature), the headlamps may demist.
Page 107 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a The interior light is activated for a short while Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- when the key is removed from the ignition pose.
Page 108: Changing Bulbs
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Only use bulbs of the correct type. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- If the new bulb still does not light up, consult pose.
Page 109 Windscreen wipers Changing the rear bulbs Windscreen wipers Reversing lamp Switching the windscreen wipers on/ Risk of accident The windscreen will not longer be wiped prop- erly if the wiper blades are worn. This could prevent you from observing the traffic condi- tions, thereby causing an accident.
Page 110: Windscreen Wipers
Windscreen wipers Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. Turn the combination switch to the corre- sponding position. ! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due to optical influences and the windscreen becoming dirty in dry weather conditions, the windscreen wipers may be activated inadvertently.
Page 111 Windscreen wipers The spray nozzles are misaligned The windscreen washer fluid from the spray nozzles no longer hits the centre of the wind- screen. The spray nozzles are misaligned. Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a quali- fied specialist workshop.
Page 112 Vehicle equipment ......110 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 110 Operating the climate control sys- tem ............. 113 Adjusting the air vents ..... 123...
Page 113: Vehicle Equipment
Overview of climate control systems of air supplied to the vehicle interior. For Vehicle equipment this reason, you should always observe the interval for replacing the filter, which is This manual describes all the standard specified in the Service Booklet. As it and optional equipment of your vehicle depends on environmental conditions, e.g.
Page 114: Overview Of Climate Control Systems
Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMATIC automatic climate control (2-zone) Function Notes/tips : Sets the temperature, left Set the temperature to 22 †. ; Demists the windscreen Only use the demisting function briefly until the wind- screen is clear again. = Switches the ZONE function Use the ZONE function to adopt the temperature set- on/off...
Page 115 Overview of climate control systems Function Notes/tips G Switches climate control on/ Activate climate control primarily using the Ã or ¿ buttons. H Sets climate control to auto- Activate climate control using the Ã or ¿ but- matic tons. The indicator lamps in the Ã and ¿ but- tons light up.
Page 116 Operating the climate control system Function Notes/tips C Switches the ZONE function Use the ZONE function to adopt the temperature set- on/off tings on the driver's side for the front-passenger side and the rear compartment as well. The indicator lamp in the á...
Page 117 Operating the climate control system Activating/deactivating Activating/deactivating Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition To switch on: press the ¿ button. lock. The indicator lamp in the ¿ button lights To activate: press the Ã button. The indicator lamp in the Ã button lights To deactivate: press the ¿...
Page 118: Operating The Climate Control System
Operating the climate control system Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition or B clockwise or anti-clockwise lock. page 112). Only change the temperature setting in Press the Ã button. small increments. Start at 22 †. Press the ñ button repeatedly until the To increase/reduce the temperature in desired climate mode appears in the dis- the rear compartment using the front...
Page 119 Operating the climate control system a Directs the airflow through the foot- is not adopted for the other climate control well and demister vents zones. _ Directs the airflow through the demis- To deactivate: press the á button. ter, centre and side air vents as well as The indicator lamp in the á...
Page 120 Operating the climate control system Press the Ã button. If the battery voltage is too low, the rear win- dow heating may switch off. The indicator lamp in the ¬ button goes out. Airflow and air distribution are set to Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition automatic mode.
Page 121 Operating the climate control system Air-recirculation mode is automatically the sliding sunroof/panorama sliding sunroof activated at high levels of pollution or at in the opposite direction. high outside temperatures. When air-recir- Convenience closing feature: press and culation mode is activated automatically, hold the g button until the side win- the indicator lamp in the g button is not dows and the sliding sunroof/panorama...
Page 122 50 minutes. This time limit can be altered. To do this, visit a qualified specialist if the coolant temperature is too low workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Auxiliary heating You cannot use the auxiliary ventilation to...
Page 123 , To check the status/set the depar- for your vehicle. For further information, con- ture time sult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Switching on auxiliary heating/ventila- tion Press the u button. is shown in the remote control display.
Page 124 Operating the climate control system Switching off auxiliary heating/ventila- Setting a departure time tion Press the , or . button repeatedly Press the ^ button. until the time to be changed appears in the is shown in the remote control display. display.
Page 125 Operating the climate control system Prise apart the side arms of battery cover ; and pull off battery cover ;. Remove old battery :. Insert the new battery. Observe the polarity signs on the back of the remote control when doing so. Slide battery cover ;...
Page 126: Display Message
Adjusting the air vents Problems with auxiliary heating/ventilation Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The starter battery is not charged sufficiently or the system is FAIL faulty. Charge the starter battery. Make another attempt to switch on the auxiliary heating using the remote control.
Page 127 Adjusting the air vents flow depends on the airflow and air distribu- Setting the centre air vents tion settings. ! Close the air vent when heating the vehi- cle. At high outside temperatures, open the air vent and activate the "cooling with air dehu- midification"...
Page 128 Adjusting the air vents Rear control panel for THERMOTRONIC luxury 3-zone automatic climate control Rear-compartment air vent, left To open/close: turn thumbwheel : up or down.
Page 130 Vehicle equipment ......128 Running-in notes ....... 128 Driving ..........128 Automatic transmission ....135 Refuelling ........... 142 Parking ..........147 Driving tips ........149 Driving systems ........ 152...
Page 131: Vehicle Equipment
Driving Additional running-in notes for AMG vehicles: Vehicle equipment do not drive at speeds above 140 km/h for This manual describes all the standard the first 1,500 km. and optional equipment of your vehicle only allow the engine to reach a maximum available at the time of publication of the engine speed of 4,500 rpm briefly.
Page 132 Driving cle. Then, the ignition is not switched on. the vehicle could skid. This could cause you The engine cannot be started. to lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. KEYLESS-GO ! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use General notes the engine's full performance until it has reached operating temperature.
Page 133 Driving Automatic transmission is open, the power supply is deactivated again. Shift the transmission to position P. The transmission position display in the Removing the Start/Stop button multifunction display shows P. You can remove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock and start the vehicle as nor- You can also start the engine when the mal using the key.
Page 134 Driving be in the vehicle and the Start/Stop button It holds the vehicle for a short time after you must be inserted in the ignition lock. This have removed your foot from the brake pedal. mode for starting the engine operates inde- This gives you enough time to move your foot pendently of the ECO start/stop automatic from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal...
Page 135 Driving active. If you open the door, unfasten your seat belt or remove your foot from the brake pedal, the engine will automatically start. The vehicle may begin moving. You could suffer serious or even fatal injury or cause an acci- dent resulting in injury or death.
Page 136: Automatic Engine Start
Driving Automatic engine start To activate: press button :. Indicator lamp ; lights up and the ECO The engine is started automatically if you: symbol is shown in green in the multifunc- release the brake pedal when HOLD is not tion display.
Page 137 If the engine does not start after several attempts: Consult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The engine does not The fuel tank is empty.
Page 138: Automatic Transmission
At coolant temperatures under 120 †, drive on to the nearest qualified specialist workshop e.g. to a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving on mountain roads and stop/start driving.
Page 139: Direct Select Lever
Automatic transmission Selector lever Overview of transmission positions Park position with parking lock Reverse gear Neutral Drive Selector lever in AMG vehicles with P button Park position with parking lock The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns Reverse gear to its original position. The current trans- Neutral mission position P, R, N or D appears in the Drive...
Page 140 Automatic transmission Engaging reverse gear R ! Only shift the automatic transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary. Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the first point of resistance. Neutral N with ECO start/stop function activated The ECO start/stop function switches the engine off automatically if the vehicle is Transmission position braked to a standstill when in neutral N and...
Page 141: Driving Tips
Automatic transmission AMG vehicles Neutral When shifting down, the double-clutch func- Do not shift the transmission to N tion is active regardless of the currently selec- while driving. Otherwise, the auto- ted drive program. The double-clutch function matic transmission could be dam- reduces load change reactions and is condu- aged.
Page 142: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission Further information on the "Automatic The automatic transmission switches to drive program" ( page 139). automatic drive program C each time the engine is started. Press program selector button : repeat- edly until the letter for the desired gearshift RS cannot be selected during normal driv- program appears in the multifunction dis- ing.
Page 143 Automatic transmission increased sensitivity. This improves driving 5 To use the braking effect of the stability on slippery road surfaces, for engine on downhill gradients and example. for driving: the automatic transmission shifting up on steep mountain roads sooner. This results in the vehicle being in mountainous terrain driven at lower engine speeds and the in arduous conditions...
Page 144 Automatic transmission Selecting the ideal shift range area of the rev counter. Otherwise, there is a risk of engine damage. Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift Shift up a gear if the colour in the multi- paddle and hold it in position. function display in the speedometer The automatic transmission shifts to the changes to red and...
Page 145 The transmission has The transmission is losing oil. problems shifting gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work- shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, immediately. The acceleration ability The transmission is in emergency mode. is deteriorating. It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear.
Page 146: Refuelling
You can otherwise impair engine output or such cases, and in consultation with a damage the engine. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, the petrol may be mixed with the additive recommen- In some countries, the available petrol ded by Mercedes-Benz (part no.
Page 147 ! Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel approved by Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain can. Otherwise, the fuel lines and/or the further information from any Mercedes-Benz diesel injection system could be blocked by Service Centre.
Page 148 Refuelling Fuel filler flap emergency release Risk of injury The edges on the inside of the vehicle body can be sharp. You could injure yourself when using the fuel filler flap emergency release. Avoid contact with the edges on the inside of the vehicle body.
Page 149 Refuelling Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the Risk of explosion or fire vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective. Turn the key to position 0( page 129) in the ignition lock immediately and remove it.
Page 150: Parking
Parking Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jam- med. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine will not The fuel tank of a vehicle with a diesel engine has been run com- start.
Page 151 Parking If you shift the automatic transmission to Switching off the engine N before switching off the engine, the auto- Important safety notes matic transmission remains in N even when a door is opened. Risk of accident Using KEYLESS-GO If the engine is not running, there is no power assistance for the steering and brakes.
Page 152: Driving Tips
This could chargers from a qualified specialist work- cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service the vehicle could skid. Centre. If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer...
Page 153 After driving on a wet road or having the vehi- standard. Brake pads/linings which have not cle washed, brake firmly while paying atten- been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or tion to the traffic conditions. This will warm which are not of an equivalent quality could up the brake discs, thereby drying them more affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Page 154 An aggressive driving style will lead the maximum permitted still water depth is to high wear. You can obtain further informa- 25 cm. tion about this from your Mercedes-Benz you should drive no faster than at walking Service Centre. pace.
Page 155 Driving systems cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and Cruise control is only an aid designed to assist the vehicle could skid. driving. You are responsible for the vehicle's speed and for braking in good time. You should drive particularly carefully on slip- pery road surfaces.
Page 156: Driving Systems
Driving systems To switch between cruise control and var- wise endanger yourself or others by uninten- iable SPEEDTRONIC tionally triggering sudden acceleration or braking. To deactivate cruise control When you activate cruise control, the stored Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards speed is shown in the multifunction display you =.
Page 157 Driving systems Deactivating cruise control If a slower-moving vehicle is detected in front, DISTRONIC PLUS causes your vehicle to There are several ways to deactivate cruise brake and maintain a preset distance to the control: vehicle in front. Briefly press the cruise control lever for- Risk of accident wards B.
Page 158 Driving systems when changing to a lane with faster moving Risk of accident traffic DISTRONIC PLUS brakes your vehicle up to a in complex driving situations or where lanes maximum of 4 m/s depending on its speed. are diverted, e.g. at roadworks on a motor- This corresponds to approximately 40% of your vehicle's maximum braking power.
Page 159 Driving systems Activating while driving To switch between DISTRONIC PLUS and variable SPEEDTRONIC When driving at speeds below 30 km/h, you can only activate DISTRONIC PLUS if the vehi- To deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS cle in front has been detected and is shown in the multifunction display.
Page 160: Pulling Away
Driving systems Keep the cruise control lever pressed Changing lanes up : or down A until the desired speed If you wish to change to the passing lane (in is set. left-hand-drive vehicles, the passing lane is the left-hand lane), DISTRONIC PLUS sup- You can use the cruise control lever to set ports you if: the stored speed and the control on the...
Page 161 Driving systems not accelerate. This is based on the current the electrical system in the engine com- map data in the navigation system. partment, the battery or the fuses are tam- pered with. the battery is disconnected. If you wish to leave the vehicle or park it, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the vehicle against rolling away.
Page 162 Driving systems Making adjustments in 1 km/h incre- ments Briefly press the cruise control lever to the pressure point, up : for a higher speed or down A for a lower speed. The last speed stored is increased or reduced. Making adjustments in 10 km/h incre- ments To increase: turn control ;...
Page 163 Driving systems If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front, You will see the stored speed for about five segments ; between speed of the vehicle in seconds when you activate DISTRONIC PLUS. After this time, you will see the following in front : and stored speed = light up.
Page 164 Driving systems Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS Briefly press the cruise control lever in the General notes direction of arrow =. The following contains descriptions of certain Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected. LIM road and traffic conditions in which you must indicator lamp ;...
Page 165 Driving systems Other vehicles changing lane detected vehicle turns a corner and reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle, DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these. Crossing vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehi- cle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehicle will be too short.
Page 166 Driving systems Risk of accident Do not change down for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface. This could cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid. You can set a variable or permanent limit speed: variable for speed limits, e.g.
Page 167 Driving systems Making adjustments in 1 km/h incre- It is not possible to deactivate variable ments SPEEDTRONIC by braking. Briefly press the cruise control lever to the Storing the current speed pressure point, up : for a higher speed or You can use the cruise control lever to limit down ? for a lower speed.
Page 168 Driving systems Shortly before the stored speed is reached, it appears in the multifunction display. Permanent SPEEDTRONIC remains active, even if variable SPEEDTRONIC is deactivated. You cannot exceed the stored limit speed, even if you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kickdown). Quickly depress the brake pedal further until HOLD...
Page 169 Driving systems The braking effect of the HOLD function is You could lose control of the vehicle and cancelled and the vehicle could roll away if: cause an accident. RACE START should only be used on closed the HOLD function is deactivated by off circuits.
Page 170 Driving systems To cancel: pull the left steering wheel shift AIRMATIC paddle ( page 139). Vehicle level To confirm: pull the right steering wheel Important safety notes shift paddle ( page 139). Your vehicle regulates its height automati- RACE START available Depress cally.
Page 171 Driving systems Make sure when parking that you position Setting the normal level your vehicle so that it does not make con- Start the engine. tact with the kerb as the vehicle is lowered. If indicator lamp ; is lit: Your vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
Page 172 Driving systems Comfort tuning In comfort mode, the driving characteristics of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select this mode if you prefer a more comfortable driving style, but also when driving fast on straight roads, e.g. motorways. Press button :. Indicator lamp = lights up.
Page 173 Driving systems driving style, but also when driving fast on PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when straight roads, e.g. motorways. you: Press button : repeatedly until indicator switch on the ignition lamps = and ? go out. shift the transmission to position D, R or N You have selected Comfort mode.
Page 174 Driving systems the minimum, the distance may no longer be shown. Warning displays The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle. The warning display for the front area is located on the dashboard above the centre air vents. The warning display for the rear area is loca- ted on the roof lining in the rear compart- ment.
Page 175 Driving systems Transmission Warning display position Front area activated R, N or the vehicle Rear and front areas is rolling back- activated wards No areas activated One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehicle's distance from the obstacle.
Page 176 Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. in the PARKTRONIC If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified warning displays are lit. specialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.
Page 177 Driving systems when transporting a load which protrudes procedure is calculated, e. g. overhanging from your vehicle, you should not use loads, tail sections or loading ramps of goods Active Parking Assist. vehicles. In some circumstances, Active Park- never use Active Parking Assist when snow ing Assist may therefore guide you into the chains or an emergency spare wheel are parking space too early.
Page 178 Driving systems the turn signal on the driver's side is activa- Stop the vehicle when the parking space ted. If you wish to park in a space on the driv- symbol shows the desired parking space in er's side, the indicator on the driver's side the instrument cluster.
Page 179 Driving systems Shift the transmission to position D while Active Parking Assist is cancelled automati- the vehicle is stationary. cally if: Active Parking Assist immediately steers in the transmission is shifted too early. the other direction. parking using Active Parking Assist is no Park Assist active Accelerate longer possible.
Page 180 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. Do not use the reversing camera in these types of situation. You could otherwise injure...
Page 181 Driving systems ATTENTION ASSIST assesses your level of If necessary, take a break. fatigue or lapses in concentration by taking Press the a button to confirm the mes- the following criteria into account: sage. your personal driving style, e.g. steering On long journeys, take regular breaks in good characteristics time to allow yourself to rest properly.
Page 182 Driving systems Information in the multifunction display Speed Limit Assist camera Traffic sign indicating a speed limit or the Risk of accident end of a speed limit Speed Limit Assist is only an aid and may Speed Limit Assist is available and the detect speed limit signs incorrectly or not at warning function is switched on in the on- all.
Page 183 Driving systems the road type changes (e.g. motorway, The system may be impaired or may not func- country road). tion if: you have travelled a certain minimum dis- there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, tance without the traffic sign being repea- rain, fog or spray.
Page 184 Driving systems Activating Night View Assist Plus have the full visual range while stationary and cannot check whether Night View Assist Plus is working. Pedestrian recognition Night View Assist Plus recognises pedes- trians using typical characteristics, e.g. a sil- houette in the shape of a person. Pedestrian recognition is then switched on automatically if: Night View Assist Plus is activated.
Page 185 Driving systems Misted up or dirty windscreen If the windscreen in front of the camera is misted up or dirty on the inside or outside, the Night View Assist Plus display is affected. To demist: check the automatic air condi- tioning settings ( page 117) and fold down the camera cover (...
Page 186 Driving systems Problems with Night View Assist Plus Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The picture quality of The windscreen wipers are smearing the windscreen. Night View Assist Plus Replace the wiper blades ( page 107). has deteriorated. The windscreen is smeared after cleaning the vehicle in a car wash. Clean the windscreen ( page 273).
Page 187 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Blind Spot Assist may otherwise not Risk of accident work properly.
Page 188 Driving systems from the side. When you overtake a vehicle, warns you before you leave your lane unin- the warning only occurs if the difference in tentionally. speed is less than 12 km/h. The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse gear is engaged.
Page 189 Driving systems Activating Lane Keeping Assist the lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes branch off, cross one another or merge. the road is narrow and winding. Lane Keeping Assist cannot detect road and traffic conditions. It is not a substitute for attentive driving.
Page 190 Driving systems Risk of accident Active Blind Spot Assist is only an aid and may detect vehicles/obstacles incorrectly or not at all. The system may be impaired or may not func- tion if: there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog or spray.
Page 191 Always pay attention to traffic conditions and sensors checked at a qualified specialist your surroundings. Otherwise, you may fail to workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service recognise dangers in time, cause an accident Centre. Active Blind Spot Assist may other- and injure yourself and others.
Page 192 Driving systems ® is deactivated. a loss of tyre pressure or a defective tyre has been detected and displayed. Activating Active Blind Spot Assist Make sure that the radar sensor system page 210) and Active Blind Spot Assist page 204) are activated in the on-board Risk of accident computer.
Page 193 Driving systems In order that you are warned only when nec- Risk of accident essary and in good time if you cross the lane Active Lane Keeping Assist does not keep marking, the system recognises certain con- your vehicle in its lane. It is only an aid and ditions and warns you accordingly.
Page 194 Driving systems you switch on the turn signals. a driving safety system intervenes, such as ® ® , PRE-SAFE Brake or Active Blind Spot Assist. you have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds or high rates of acceleration.
Page 196 Vehicle equipment ......194 Important safety notes ....194 Displays and operation ....194 Menus and submenus ...... 197 Display messages ......215 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......238...
Page 197: Vehicle Equipment
Mercedes-Benz recom- Risk of accident mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Only use the on-board computer when road Centre for this purpose. In particular, work and traffic conditions permit. You would oth-...
Page 198 Displays and operation Outside temperature display The outside temperature display is in the mul- tifunction display ( page 196). Risk of accident At temperatures just above freezing point, the street may be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. If you do not adapt your driving style to the conditions, the vehicle could skid.
Page 199 Displays and operation Transmission position 9: Press briefly: Outside temperature or speed Selects the submenu or scrolls page 206) through lists To show menu bar ;: press the = In the Audio menu: selects a stored station, an audio track or a video or ;...
Page 200 Menus and submenus Menus and submenus Menu overview The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle. Function Trip menu ( page 198) Navi menu (navigation instructions) ( page 199) Audio menu ( page 200) menu (telephone) ( page 201) Assist.
Page 201 Menus and submenus the ignition has been switched off for more Trip menu than four hours. Standard display 999 hours have been exceeded. 9999 kilometres have been exceeded. From reset trip computer is automati- cally reset if the trip exceeds 9,999 hours or 99,999 kilometres.
Page 202 Menus and submenus Resetting values Route guidance inactive You can reset the values of the following func- tions: trip meter trip computer "From start" trip computer "From reset" Press the = or ; button on the steer- Direction of travel ing wheel to select the Trip menu.
Page 203 Menus and submenus direction =. This decreases in size as you Off map road: the vehicle position is outside the area of the digital map (off- approach the announced change of direction. map position). Change of direction announced with a route: no route could be calculated to lane recommendation the selected destination.
Page 204 Menus and submenus Operating audio devices or media Audio data from various audio devices or media can be played, depending on the equip- ment fitted in the vehicle. Switch on the audio system or COMAND APS and select the audio device or medium (see the separate operating instructions).
Page 205 Menus and submenus tem or COMAND APS (see the separate oper- ating instructions). Risk of accident Observe the legal requirements of the country in which you are currently driving regarding the use of mobile phones in the vehicle. If it is permitted to use mobile phones while Press 6 on the steering wheel to accept the vehicle is in motion, you should only use an incoming call.
Page 206 Menus and submenus If only one telephone number is stored When a limit speed is detected, this is for a name: press the 6 or a button shown in the multifunction display until: to start dialling. the speed limit ceases to apply. you pass city limits.
Page 207 Menus and submenus ® ® Deactivating/activating ESP Activating/deactivating the PRE-SAFE Brake Risk of accident This function is only available with DIS- If the ÷ warning lamp in the instrument TRONIC PLUS. cluster flashes, proceed as follows: Press = or ; on the steering wheel Under no circumstances should you deac- to select the Assist.
Page 208 Menus and submenus Press a. Setup menu The current selection is displayed. Introduction To activate/deactivate: press a again. Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping Assist You can use the Lane Keep. Asst. function to activate/deactivate Lane Keeping Assist page 185) or Active Lane Keeping Assist In the Settings menu, you have the following...
Page 209 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the steer- Refer to the separate operating instruc- tions to find out which audio system is fit- ing wheel to select the Settings menu. ted in your vehicle. Press the : or 9 button to select the Inst.
Page 210 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to select the Press the = or ; button on the steer- Brightness Display/switches: func- ing wheel to select the Settings menu. tion. Press the : or 9 button to select the You will see the selected setting.
Page 211 Menus and submenus Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/ Press the : or 9 button to set the colour to SOLAR, NEUTRAL or POLAR. Press the = or ; button on the steer- Press the a or % button to save the ing wheel to select the Settings menu.
Page 212: Menus And Submenus
Menus and submenus Deactivating the delayed switch-off tempora- (240 km/h km/h). The setting rily: switches permanent SPEEDTRONIC off. Press the a button to store the entry. Before leaving the vehicle, turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock. Switching the automatic locking feature Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition on/off...
Page 213: Auxiliary Heating
Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating the radar sensor You can switch off the auxiliary heating by system using the remote control or the auxiliary heat- ing button on the centre console. You must deactivate the radar sensor sys- tem in certain countries and near radio Risk of poisoning telescope facilities.
Page 214 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to select driver's door and thereby unintentionally acti- one of the three departure times or Timer vate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature and (no timer active). become trapped. Press the a button to confirm. Press the = or ;...
Page 215 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the Settings menu. Press the : or 9 button to select the Convenience submenu. Press the a button to confirm. Press the : or 9 button to select the Auto.
Page 216 Menus and submenus You can start the RACETIMER when the Resetting the current lap engine is running or if the key is in position Press the W button on the steering 2 in the ignition lock. wheel to stop the RACETIMER. To start: press the W button to start the Press X to reset the lap time to "0”.
Page 217 Menus and submenus Lap evaluation This function is only available if you have stored at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER. Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the menu. Press the 9 button repeatedly until the lap evaluation is shown.
Page 218: Display Message
Display messages Display messages Hiding display messages Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Press the a or % button on the steering wheel to hide the display message. The display message is cleared. The multifunction display shows high-priority display messages in red. You cannot hide display messages of the highest priority.
Page 219 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ Risk of accident ® ® , BAS, PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function and hill start assist are inoperative See not available due to a malfunction. Owner's Manual ® The adaptive brake lights, BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE Brake may also have failed.
Page 220 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PRE-SAFE Risk of accident Functions cur‐ ® PRE-SAFE Brake is temporarily inoperative if: rently limited See the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille is dirty. Owner's Manual the sensors in the bumpers are dirty. its function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
Page 221 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of injury Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition on the front- passenger seat: the automatic child seat recognition sensor is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Risk of injury There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- Restraint sys.
Page 222 Display messages Brakes Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ Risk of accident ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- currently unavail‐ ® gram), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function and hill able See Owner's start assist are temporarily unavailable.
Page 223 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions If the display message continues to be displayed: Drive on carefully. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. !÷ Risk of accident ® ® ABS, ESP , BAS, PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function and hill start inoperative See assist are not available due to a malfunction.
Page 224 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In addi- Check brake fluid tion, the red J warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights level up and a warning tone sounds. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 225 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Front left indica‐ Front right indica‐ The turn signal in the left-hand and/or right-hand exterior mirror is faulty.
Page 226 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand reversing lamp is faulty. Replace the bulb ( page 104). Left revers. lamp Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Right revers. lamp The left or right-hand daytime driving lamp is defective. Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 227 Display messages Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing Top up coolant See so ( page 268). Owner's Manual If the coolant needs topping up more often than usual, have the engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist work- shop.
Page 228 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The battery is not being charged. Possible causes are: a faulty alternator a torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 229 Display messages Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions À Based on specific criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has determined that the driver is tired or paying less attention. A warning tone also Attention Assist: sounds. Drowsiness detec‐ If necessary, take a break. During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get enough rest.
Page 230 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ¨ Risk of accident The AIRMATIC function is restricted. The vehicle's handling char- Malfunction acteristics may be affected. Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km/h. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Speed Limit Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative if: Speed Limit Assist currently unavail‐...
Page 231: Bas Plus
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Vehicles with a navigation system: the vehicle is close to a radio Radar sensor telescope facility and is therefore prohibited from transmitting any deactivated autom. radar signals. The radar sensor system has switched off automat- See Owner's Manual ically.
Page 232 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inop- Blind Spot Assist erative if: currently unavail‐ able See Owner's the sensors are dirty. Manual its function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature Active Blind Spot range.
Page 233 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have just performed a large number of turning or parking Park Assist manoeuvres. inoperative Active Park Assist will become available again after approximately 10 minutes ( page 173). Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 234 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated and is temporarily inoperative if: DISTRONIC PLUS currently unavail‐ the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille is dirty. able See Owner's the sensors in the bumpers are dirty. Manual the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g.
Page 235 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions A condition for activating cruise control has not been met. Cruise control --- km/h You have tried to store a speed below 30 km/h, for example. If conditions permit, drive faster than 30 km/h and store the speed.
Page 236 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The wheels fitted do not have a suitable tyre pressure sensor. The Tyre press. moni‐ tyre pressure monitor is deactivated. tor inoperative No wheel sensors Fit wheels with suitable tyre pressure sensors. The tyre pressure monitor is activated automatically after driv- ing for a few minutes.
Page 237 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. Tyre pressure Cau‐ A warning tone also sounds. tion, tyre malf. Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres.
Page 238 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position R, N Vehicle or D. not in position P A warning tone also sounds. Shift the transmission to position P. Apply the parking brake.
Page 239 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions & The on-board voltage is too low. The auxiliary heating has switched itself off or cannot be switched on ( page 119). inoperative Bat‐ Drive for a longer distance. tery low The battery is being charged.
Page 240 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Â The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds. Key not detected If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle (red display message) centrally or start the engine.
Page 241 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Brakes Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident The yellow brake sys- The brake system is malfunctioning and the braking characteris- tem warning lamp tics may be affected.
Page 242: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Seat belt Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. The red seat belt warn- ing lamp lights up for Fasten your seat belt ( page 42).
Page 243 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of injury The red seat belt warn- The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. At ing lamp flashes and an the same time, you are driving faster than 25 km/h or have briefly intermittent audible driven faster than 25 km/h.
Page 244 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident The yellow ABS warning ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) has been deactivated due to a fault. lamp is lit while the ® For this reason, BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP (Electronic engine is running.
Page 245 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷å! Risk of accident ® The yellow ESP ® ® EBD is faulty. Therefore, ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP , PRE-SAFE ® OFF warning ® PRE-SAFE Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist and the lamps and the yellow adaptive brake lights, for example, are not available either.
Page 246 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions å Risk of accident ® The yellow ESP ® ® is deactivated. ESP will not stabilise the vehicle if it starts warning lamp is lit while to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
Page 247 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There may be a fault, for example: The yellow engine diag- in the engine management nostics warning lamp in the fuel injection system lights up while the in the exhaust system engine is running.
Page 248 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be mal- The red coolant warn- functioning.
Page 249 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Driving systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions · Risk of accident The red distance warn- The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed ing lamp lights up while selected.
Page 250 Vehicle equipment ......248 Loading guidelines ......248 Stowage areas ........248 Features ..........255...
Page 251 Stowage areas always place the load against the rear or Vehicle equipment front seat backrests. Make sure that the seat backrests are securely locked into This manual describes all the standard place. and optional equipment of your vehicle always place the load behind unoccupied available at the time of publication of the seats if possible.
Page 252 Stowage areas Stowage compartments in the centre con- sole To open: pull handle : and open glove compartment flap ;. Front stowage compartment To close: fold glove compartment flap ; upwards until it engages. To open: slide the cover forwards by han- dle : in the direction of the arrow until it The glove compartment can only be locked engages.
Page 253 Stowage areas Rear stowage compartments Stowage compartments in the rear centre console To open: pull handle : upwards. The armrest folds out. Stowage compartment under the front seats To open: slide covers : and ; in the direction of the arrow. Risk of injury There is a 12 V power socket in the front Only load the stowage compartment with the...
Page 254 Stowage areas Luggage nets are located in the front- Vehicles without memory function: if nec- passenger footwell and on the left and right- essary, move the driver's or front- hand sides of the boot. passenger seat forwards. Open the boot. Pull right-hand or left-hand rear seat back- Through-loading facility in the rear rest release handle :.
Page 255 Stowage areas Risk of injury Make sure that the rear seat backrest is cor- rectly engaged. Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you: brake sharply change direction suddenly are involved in an accident If the rear seat backrest is not engaged, this will be shown in the multifunction display in Lashing eyelets the instrument cluster.
Page 256 Stowage areas To raise the load surface: press switch moves down onto the boot floor mat when loaded with more than approx. 5 kg. Load surface ; of the box moves up auto- Do not transport sharp-edged and fragile matically. objects in the box.
Page 257 ! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use roof carriers that have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent damage to the vehi- cle.
Page 258 Features Only secure the roof carrier to the anchor- Remove cup holder insert = upwards. age points under covers :. To refit the insert: place the insert in the Observe the manufacturer's installation stowage space. instructions. Slide catch : outwards in the direction of the arrow until it engages.
Page 259 Features Fold down the rear seat armrest. Press the outer edge of button : and slide in the direction of the arrow until the bottle To open: raise the armrest cover. fits into the opening. Press release catch :. Insert the bottle into the bottle holder. Cup holder ;...
Page 260 Features Vanity mirror in the sun visor Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. Mirror light : only functions if the sun visor To extend or retract: briefly press but- is clipped into retainer ; and mirror cover ton :.
Page 261 Features Ashtray in the rear compartment Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. Slide cover : forwards until it engages. Press in cigarette lighter ;. Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automati- cally when the heating element is red-hot. 12 V sockets Points to observe before use ! If you are using all sockets in the vehicle,...
Page 262 Socket in the boot tronics and mobile phones, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an approved exterior aerial. An exterior aerial conducts the elec- tromagnetic fields generated by a wireless device to the exterior of the vehicle;...
Page 263 Features qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The functions and services available when you use the phone depend on your mobile phone model and service provider. Further information about the mobile phone brackets supported can also be found on the Internet at: http:// www.mercedes-benz.com/connect.
Page 264 ® HomeLink and/or compatible products is start flashing. It flashes about once per available from: second. any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Indicator lamp : flashes immediately ® the first time that the transmitter button is the HomeLink hotline programmed. If this transmitter button has...
Page 265 Features once a second after 20 seconds have Problems when programming elapsed. If you experience problems when program- ming the garage door opener integrated in the Keep the transmitter button depressed. rear-view mirror, note the following: Point transmitter button B of garage door check the transmitter frequency of garage remote control A towards the transmitter door remote control A (this can usually be...
Page 266 Features Garage door system with a rolling code: indicator lamp : flashes green. The transmitter will transmit a signal for as long as the transmitter button is pressed. The transmission is halted after a maximum of 10 seconds, and indicator lamp : flashes yellow.
Page 267 Features Frequencies for the garage door opener The radio type approval number and the frequency range for the garage door opener can be found on the Internet at: http://www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung. obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Floormat on the driver's side Centre.
Page 268 Vehicle equipment ......266 Engine compartment ......266 Maintenance ........269 Care ............ 270...
Page 269: Vehicle Equipment
Engine compartment Vehicle equipment Vehicles with a petrol engine: The elec- tronic ignition system uses high voltage. For This manual describes all the standard this reason, you must never touch ignition and optional equipment of your vehicle system components (ignition coil, ignition available at the time of publication of the cables, spark plug connectors or test socket) Owner's Manual.
Page 270: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Engine oil Notes on the oil level Depending on driving style, the vehicle con- sumes a maximum of 0.8 l oil per 1000 km. The oil consumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
Page 271 Engine compartment Slowly insert oil dipstick : into the oil dip- Checking and adding other service stick tube to the stop, and take it out again. products The oil level is correct if the level is between Checking the coolant level MIN mark = and MAX mark ;.
Page 272: Maintenance
Manual. At temperatures above freezing: fill the You can recognise service products washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water approved by Mercedes-Benz by the follow- and windscreen washer concentrate (e.g. ing inscription on the containers: MB SummerFit). MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51) At temperatures below freezing: fill the MB Approval (e.g.
Page 273: Plus
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display ting can be corrected at a Mercedes-Benz does not take into account any periods of Service Centre. time during which the battery is disconnec- Have the service work carried out as descri- ted.
Page 274: Care
Care scraper. You could otherwise scratch or front-passenger door when the engine is damage the surfaces and protective film. switched off. Otherwise, the automatic transmission selects park position P Environmental note automatically and locks the wheels. You Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning can prevent this by shifting the auto- cloths in an environmentally responsible man- matic transmission to N beforehand.
Page 275 (dirt grinders) to clean your repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe- vehicle, in particular the tyres. You could oth- cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz erwise damage the tyres and cause an acci- Service Centre. dent.
Page 276 ! Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products, lighting using a wet sponge and a mild solvents or cleaning agents containing sol- cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car vents to clean the inside of the windows. shampoo or cleaning cloths. Do not use hard objects to clean the insides ! Only use cleaning agents or cleaning of the windows, e.g.
Page 277 Clean the exhaust tail pipes with a chrome care product tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Interior care Clean sensors : of the driving systems Cleaning the display with water, car shampoo and a soft cloth.
Page 278 Care ! Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. or sunscreen to come in contact with the plastic trim. This maintains the high-quality look of the surfaces. Wipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g.
Page 279 Care clean cloth covers with a microfibre cloth moistened with a solution containing 1% detergent (e.g. washing-up liquid). Rub carefully and always wipe entire seat sec- tions to avoid leaving visible lines. Leave the seat to dry afterwards. Cleaning results depend on the type of dirt and how long it has been there.
Page 280 Vehicle equipment ......278 Where will I find...? ......278 Flat tyre ..........281 Battery ..........290 Jump-starting ........294 Towing and tow-starting ....295 Electrical fuses ......... 298...
Page 281: Vehicle Equipment
Where will I find...? Fold feet = down and out to the side. Vehicle equipment Pull side reflectors ; upwards to form a This manual describes all the standard triangle and lock them at the top using and optional equipment of your vehicle upper press-stud :.
Page 282: Where Will I Find
To obtain tools approved for your vehi- one pair of gloves cle, visit a qualified specialist workshop, wheel wrench e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. towing eye Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: lift up the Vehicles with a collapsible emergency boot floor ( page 254).
Page 283 Removing the "Minispare" emergency it does not fit in the spare wheel well. spare wheel Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have Lift the boot floor upwards ( page 254). this work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g.
Page 284: Flat Tyre
You can obtain You can use TIREFIT at outside temperatures a TIREFIT kit from a Mercedes-Benz Service down to -20 †. Centre, for example. Vehicles with AIRMATIC: make sure that Risk of accident "normal"...
Page 285 Flat tyre Do not remove any foreign objects which If you get TIREFIT on your clothing, have it have penetrated the tyre, e.g. screws or cleaned as soon as possible with perchloro- nails. ethylene. Remove the tyre sealant bottle, the accom- panying "max.
Page 286 Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, specialist knowledge and tools to carry out work relevant to safety or on safety-related the work required. Mercedes-Benz recom- systems must be carried out at a qualified mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service specialist workshop.
Page 287 Mercedes-Benz Service and tools to carry out the work required. Centre. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a...
Page 288 Flat tyre Prepare the vehicle as described page 281). Remove the following items from the stow- age well under the boot floor: the emergency spare wheel the tyre inflation compressor the vehicle tool kit the folding wheel chock the jack Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling Securing the vehicle on level ground away.
Page 289 Flat tyre Do not start the engine at any time while the wheel is being changed. Do not lie under the vehicle when it is being supported by the jack. If you do not raise the vehicle as described, it could slip off the jack (e.g.
Page 290 For safety rea- sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. Other wheel bolts could work loose or damage the brake system.
Page 291 Flat tyre ! Do not operate the tyre inflation com- gency spare wheel ( page 288) and then lower the vehicle ( page 288). pressor for longer than eight minutes at a time without a break. It may otherwise overheat. Vehicles with a "Minispare"...
Page 292 Flat tyre MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat characteristics) MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) enable your vehicle to con- tinue its journey even with a complete loss of tyre pressure in one or more tyres. MOExtended tyres may only be used in con- junction with the activated tyre pressure loss warning system or with the activated tyre pressure monitor.
Page 293 Battery Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if you see smoke and smell rubber. you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for ® is intervening constantly. a long period of time. there are tears in the sidewalls of the tyre.
Page 294: Battery
The vehicle will then use very little batteries to a qualified spe- energy, thus conserving battery power. cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz recommends that you do not Mercedes-Benz Service carry out work on batteries yourself, e.g. Centre, or to a special col- removing, charging or replacing.
Page 295: Charging
You can obtain information about battery chargers which allow the battery to be charged while still installed from a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Risk of injury There is a risk of acid burns during the charg- ing process due to the gases which escape from the battery.
Page 296 Battery The jump-starting connection point is in the engine compartment ( page 294). Open the bonnet ( page 266). Connect the battery charger to the positive terminal and earth point in the same order as when connecting the donor battery in the jump-starting procedure page 294).
Page 297: Jump-Starting
This charges the empty battery a little. Jump leads and further information about jump-starting can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch. Apply the parking brake firmly.
Page 298: Towing And Tow-Starting
First remove the jump lead from earth point A and negative terminal ?, then from positive terminal ; and positive terminal =, each time disconnecting from the battery on your own vehicle first. Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Towing and tow-starting...
Page 299 Towing and tow-starting Deactivate tow-away protection Risk of accident page 64) before the vehicle is towed. The vehicle is braked when the HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. Therefore, deactivate HOLD and DISTRONIC PLUS if the Fitting/removing the towing eye vehicle is to be towed.
Page 300 Towing and tow-starting ! The ignition must be switched off if you are towing the vehicle with the rear axle ® raised. Intervention by ESP could other- wise damage the brake system. Switch on the hazard warning lamps page 101). Turn the key in the ignition lock to position 0 and remove the key from the ignition lock.
Page 301 101). Only use fuses that have been approved for Leave the key in position 2 in the ignition Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the lock. correct fuse rating for the systems con- cerned. Do not attempt to repair or bridge When towing with the hazard warning faulty fuses.
Page 302: Electrical Fuses
Electrical fuses Fuse box in the engine compartment Fuse box in the boot Make sure that the windscreen wipers are Open the boot lid ( page 75). turned off. Risk of injury Make sure that the windscreen wipers are turned off and the key is pulled out of the igni- tion lock before you open the cover of the fuse box.
Page 304 Vehicle equipment ......302 Important safety notes ....302 Operation ........... 302 Winter operation ....... 303 Tyre pressure ........305 Changing a wheel ......309 Wheel and tyre combinations ..310...
Page 305: Vehicle Equipment
Risk of accident Tyres, wheels or accessories which have not Regularly check the wheels and tyres of been approved by Mercedes-Benz for your your vehicle for damage (e.g. cuts, punctu- vehicle or are not used as they should be, can res, tears, bulges on tyres and deformation, impair driving safety.
Page 306: Winter Operation
You can Thus, you should regularly check the tread obtain a TIREFIT kit from a Mercedes-Benz depth and the condition of the tread across Service Centre, for example.
Page 307 4 mm must be replaced. They are no longer have been specially approved for your vehicle suitable for winter use and can no longer pro- by Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre- vide sufficient grip. This could cause you to sponding standard of quality.
Page 308: Tyre Pressure
Tyre pressure achieving an increased driving force (cut- ting action). Tyre pressure Tyre pressure specifications You will find a table of tyre pressures for var- ious operating conditions on the inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap. The applicable value for the emergency spare Instead of the complete tyre size, the rim wheel is stated on the spare wheel and in the diameter alone, for example R16, may be lis-...
Page 309 This enables the system to detect make sure that only a valve cap approved significant pressure loss in a tyre. If the speed by Mercedes-Benz is fitted on the tyre of rotation of a wheel changes as a result of valve.
Page 310 Tyre pressure you adopt a very sporty driving style (cor- If you wish to confirm the restart: nering at high speeds or driving with high Press the a button. rates of acceleration). Tyre press. now OK? message you are driving with a heavy load (in the appears in the multifunction display.
Page 311 Tyre pressure shown instead of the tyre pressure display. vehicle to a halt by braking carefully. Do not The tyre pressures are already being moni- make any sudden steering movements when tored. doing so. If a spare wheel/emergency spare wheel Information on tyre pressures is displayed in is fitted, for a few minutes the system may the multifunction display.
Page 312: Changing A Wheel
Mercedes-Benz recom- play or the Tyre pressures will be mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service displayed after a few minutes of Centre for this purpose. In particular, work driving message appears.
Page 313: Wheel And Tyre Combinations
Please bear the following in mind ! If your vehicle is equipped with the tyre ! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec- pressure monitor, there are electronic ommends that you only use tyres and components in the wheels.
Page 314 TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat properties, e.g. winter tyres. You can obtain a TIREFIT kit from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, for example. Overview of abbreviations used in the fol-...
Page 315 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Summer tyres Light-alloy wheels 245/45 R17 99 Y XL 8.0J x 17 H2 ET 30 — — — 245/45 R17 99 Y XL 8.0J x 17 H2 ET 30 — — — MOExtended 245/45 R17 99 Y XL 8.5J x 17 H2 ET 34.5 —...
Page 316 Wheel and tyre combinations Winter tyres Light-alloy wheels 255/40 R18 99 V XL 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5 — 42,44 M+SiMOExtended 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+Si 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37 — — — 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+Si 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37 —...
Page 318 Vehicle equipment ......316 Notes on the technical data ..... 316 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..316 Vehicle electronics ......316 Vehicle identification plates .... 318 Service products and capacities ..319 Vehicle data ........323 Boot lid opening dimensions ... 326 24-GHz radar sensor system (coun- try overview) ........
Page 319: Vehicle Equipment
Benz therefore accepts no responsibility for specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehi- the work required. Mercedes-Benz recom- cles, even if they have been independently or mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service officially approved.
Page 320: Vehicle Electronics
The transmission output at the aerial base ting equipment installed at a qualified spe- must not exceed the maximum values below. cialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Waveband Maximum trans- Centre for this purpose. mission output...
Page 321: Vehicle Identification Plates
Vehicle identification plates Deviations with respect to aerial locations, output and frequencies must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. There is no restriction for aerial positions in the outer area of the vehicle for these wave- bands: trunked radio/Tetra, 70 cm wave- band, GSM 900/AMPS, GSM 1800 and UMTS.
Page 322: Service Products And Capacities
Risk of injury Mercedes-Benz. These products are listed in Do not come into contact with fuels. this Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the It is hazardous to your health if your skin relevant section.
Page 323 Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved Only for certain countries: the respective engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz current consumption and emission values engines. of your vehicle can be found in the COC papers (EC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORM- Further information on tested and approved ITY).
Page 324 You can call up an overview of approved Additives engine oils on the Internet at ! Do not use additives in engine oil. This http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by enter- could damage the engine. ing the designation, e.g. 229.5. If the engine oils listed in the table are not Engine oil viscosity available, you may add a maximum of 1.0 l...
Page 325 You could otherwise damage the engine. Further information on coolants and on fill- ing can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products, MB Approval 310.1, e.g. on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. You can...
Page 326: Vehicle Data
Vehicle data Vehicle data Vehicle dimensions Vehicle data, CLS 350 BlueEFFI- Vehicle height 1404 mm CIENCY Wheelbase 2874 mm Vehicle dimensions Vehicle length Vehicle weights 4940 mm (ECE) Unladen weight (in 1890 kg accordance with Vehicle width 2075 mm EC directive) including exterior mirrors The unladen weight includes the driver...
Page 327 Vehicle data Vehicle weights Vehicle weights Unladen weight (in 1940 kg Unladen weight (in 1905 kg accordance with accordance with EC directive) EC directive) The unladen weight includes the driver The unladen weight includes the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank 90% full).
Page 328 Vehicle data Vehicle weights Vehicle weights Unladen weight (in 1800 kg Unladen weight (in 1815 kg accordance with accordance with EC directive) EC directive) The unladen weight includes the driver The unladen weight includes the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank 90% full).
Page 329: Boot Lid Opening Dimensions
Boot lid opening dimensions Vehicle weights Unladen weight (in 1875 kg accordance with EC directive) The unladen weight includes the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload.
Page 330: 24-Ghz Radar Sensor System (Country Overview)
( page 210). The current country overview can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicles with navigation system: the radar sensor system is deactivated automatically near radio telescope facilities.
Page 331 24-GHz radar sensor system (country overview) Country Radio telescope Geographical latitude and Distance to be facilities longitude maintained from the facility Estonia – – – Finland Metsähovi 60°13'04" N,24°23'37" E 7 km Tuorla 60°24'56" N,22°26'31" E 5 km France Plateau de Bure 44°38'01"...
Page 332 24-GHz radar sensor system (country overview) Country Radio telescope Geographical latitude and Distance to be facilities longitude maintained from the facility Malta – – – Macedonia – – – Mexico – – – Mongolia – – – New Zealand – –...
Page 333 24-GHz radar sensor system (country overview) Country Radio telescope Geographical latitude and Distance to be facilities longitude maintained from the facility Czech Republic – – – Turkey – – – Ukraine – – – Hungary Penc 47°47'22" N,19°16'53" E 2 km –...

Mercedes-Benz CLS 2010 Owner's Manual

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Alarm System

Anti-Theft Systems

Attentionassist

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Automatic Engine Start

Automatic Engine Switch-Off

Automatic Transmission

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BAS (Brake Assist System)

Bag Hook

Bas Plus

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Battery

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