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Summary of Contents for Mercedes-Benz CLS 2012

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 The technical documentation team at Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant Before you first drive off, read this Owner's motoring. Manual carefully and familiarise yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warn- ing notices in this manual.
Page 6 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 27 Introduction ......... 22 Safety ........... 39 Opening and closing ......75 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..97 Lights and windscreen wipers ..113 Climate control ......... 129 Driving and parking ......145 On-board computer and displays ..
Page 7 Index Adaptive Highbeam Assist 1, 2, 3 ... Display message ......258 12 V socket Function/notes ......120 see Socket Adaptive Main-beam Assist 4ETS Switching on/off (on-board com- see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- puter) ..........241 tion System) Additives (engine oil) ......392 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel Airbags drive) ..........
Page 8 Index Ashtray ..........306 Program selector button ....157 Assistance menu (on-board com- Pulling away ........149 puter) ..........236 Selector lever ........ 154 ASSYST PLUS Shift ranges ........159 Starting the engine ......149 Displaying a service message ..324 Steering wheel gearshift paddles ...
Page 9 Index Important safety notes ....340 Parking brake ........ 166 Jump starting ......... 344 Warning lamp ......... 278 Belt Breakdown see Seat belt see Flat tyre Belt force limiters (activation) ... 41 see Towing away Belt tensioner Bulbs Activation ......... 41 see Changing bulbs Function ...........
Page 10 Index Centre console Setting the airflow ......135 Lower section ........35 Setting the air vents ...... 142 Lower section (AMG vehicles) ..36 Setting the climate mode (AIR Upper section ........34 FLOW) ..........134 Changing bulbs Setting the temperature ....134 Setting the temperature, Important safety notes ....
Page 11 Index Cooling Dipped-beam headlamps see Climate control Display message ......255 Cornering light function Setting for driving abroad (sym- Display message ......255 metrical) ........114 Function/notes ......119 Setting for driving on the right/ Crash-responsive emergency light- left ..........241 ing ............
Page 12 Index Drive program Lane package ........ 208 Automatic ........158 Night View Assist Plus ....205 Display ........... 155 PARKTRONIC ......... 191 Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ..155 RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..187 Manual ........... 160 Reversing camera ......198 Speed Limit Assist ......
Page 13 Index EBD (electronic brake force distri- Tow-starting (vehicle) ..... 349 bution) Warning lamp (engine diagnos- Display message ......252 tics) ..........284 Function/notes ........ 69 Engine electronics ECO display Notes ..........383 Function/notes ......167 Problem (fault) ....... 153 On-board computer ....... 231 Engine oil ECO start/stop function Additives ........
Page 14 Consumption information ....390 Gearshift program Consumption statistics ....231 SETUP (on-board computer) ..246 Displaying the current consump- Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..382 tion ..........231 Glove compartment ......291 Displaying the range ...... 231 Fuel gauge ....... 30, 227 Grade (petrol) ........
Page 15 Index Instrument cluster Overview ........30, 227 Handbrake Settings ......... 239 see Parking brake Warning and indicator Hazard warning lamps ...... 118 lamps ........32, 276 Headbag Instrument cluster lighting ....240 Display message ......255 Intelligent Light System Headlamp Activating/deactivating ....
Page 16 Index Important safety notes ....76 Foglamps (extended range) ... 120 Loss ..........81 Hazard warning lamps ....118 Modifying the programming ..... 78 Headlamp flasher ......118 Positions (ignition lock) ....147 Light switch ........114 Problem (malfunction) ..... 81 Main-beam headlamps ....
Page 17 Problem (fault) ....... 208 Notes on running in a new vehicle . . 146 Memory card (audio) ......234 Memory function ....... 111 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop Occupant safety Message memory (on-board com- Children in the vehicle ..... 53 puter) ..........
Page 18 Index Instrument cluster submenu ..239 Function/notes ......191 Light submenu ....... 240 Important safety notes ....191 Menu overview ......230 Problem (fault) ....... 194 Message memory ......249 Sensor range ......... 192 Navigation menu ......232 Trailer towing ......... 193 Operating the TV ......
Page 19 Index Rear compartment Rev counter ........228 Setting the air vents ...... 143 Reverse gear (selector lever) ... 154 Rear-compartment seat belt sta- Reversing camera tus indicator ........52 Cleaning instructions ..... 329 Rear foglamp Function/notes ......198 Display message ......257 Switching on/off ......
Page 20 Index Seats Opening/closing ......89 Adjusting (electrically) ....100 Problem (malfunction) ..... 92 Adjusting lumbar support ....104 resetting .......... 91 Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup- Sliding sunroof port ..........104 Important safety information ... 92 Adjusting the head restraint ..100 Opening/closing ......
Page 21 Index SPORT handling mode Summer tyres ........356 Activating/deactivating (AMG Sun visor ..........305 vehicles) .......... 68 Supplement Restraint System Warning lamp ......... 282 see SRS (Supplemental Restraint SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- System) tem) Surround lighting (on-board com- Display message ......254 puter) ..........
Page 22 Index Temperature Decoupling a trailer ....... 221 Coolant .......... 228 Driving tips ........219 Coolant (on-board computer) ..246 Folding in the ball coupling .... 221 Engine oil (on-board computer) ..246 Folding out the ball coupling ..220 Outside temperature ...... 228 Important safety notes ....
Page 23 Index Tyre pressure monitor Securing from rolling away .... 363 Checking the tyre pressure elec- Towing away ........346 tronically ........360 Transporting ........349 Function/notes ......360 Unlocking (in an emergency) ... 84 Restarting ........361 Unlocking (key) ........ 77 Vehicle data ........
Page 24 Index Wheels Workshop Changing/replacing ....... 362 see Qualified specialist workshop Changing a wheel ......362 Checking ........355 Cleaning ......... 327 Cleaning (warning) ......363 Emergency spare wheel ....377 Fitting a new wheel ......366 Fitting a wheel ....... 363 Important safety notes ....
Page 25 Mercedes-Benz will take back your planet to be used sparingly and in a manner Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ- which takes the requirements of both nature mentally responsible manner, in accordance and humanity into account.
Page 26 The use of non-approved parts could affect vehicle. your vehicle's operating safety. Mercedes-Benz therefore recommends that Operating safety you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, con- version parts and accessories that have been Important safety notes approved for the type of vehicle. WARNING...
Page 27 This could compromise the work on electronic components operating safety of your vehicle while driving. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a There is a risk of an accident. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos- tics connection.
Page 28 Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. vehicle checks if it has your registration data.
Page 30 Cockpit ..........28 Instrument cluster ......30 Multifunction steering wheel ..... 33 Centre console ........34 Overhead control panel ...... 37 Door control panel ......38...
Page 31 Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel gearshift Adjusts the steering wheel paddles manually Combination switch Adjusts the steering wheel electrically Instrument cluster Steering wheel heating Horn Cruise control lever DIRECT SELECT lever Parking brake PARKTRONIC warning dis- Diagnostics connection play Opens the bonnet Overhead control panel...
Page 32 Cockpit Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel Opens the bonnet PARKTRONIC warning dis- Diagnostics connection play Ignition lock Combination switch Start/Stop button Instrument cluster Adjusts the steering wheel manually Horn Adjusts the steering wheel DIRECT SELECT lever electrically Steering wheel gearshift Steering wheel heating paddles Cruise control lever...
Page 33 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Displays Instrument cluster: kilometres Function Page Function Page Rev counter Speedometer with seg- Coolant temperature ments Fuel gauge Multifunction display Set the instrument cluster lighting via the on-board computer ( page 240).
Page 34 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster: miles Function Page Function Page Rev counter Speedometer with seg- Coolant temperature ments Fuel gauge Multifunction display Set the instrument cluster lighting via the on-board computer ( page 240).
Page 35 Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Function Page Function Page ü Seat belt ® ÷ ESP M SPORT handling % Diesel engine: pre- mode in AMG vehicles glow ® · Distance warning ÷ ESP in AMG vehicles ? Coolant ® å...
Page 36 Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Selects a menu Audio/COMAND display; see the separate operating Selects a submenu or instructions scrolls through lists Switches on LINGUA- Confirms the selection TRONIC; see the separate Hides display messages operating instructions Back Rejects or ends a call...
Page 37 Centre console Centre console Centre console, upper section Function Page Function Page Audio system/COMAND £ Hazard warning Online; see the separate lamps operating instructions u Rear window roller c Seat heating sunblind (CLS Coupé) Ü Retracts the rear seat s Seat ventilation head restraints (CLS Shoot- c PARKTRONIC ing Brake)
Page 38 Centre console Centre console, lower section Function Page Function Page Stowage compartment Stowage compartment Ashtray Ú Selects the drive pro- Cigarette lighter gram Power socket COMAND controller; see Cup holders the separate operating instructions e Sets the suspension tuning É Sets the vehicle level...
Page 39 Centre console Centre console, lower section (AMG vehicles) Function Page Function Page Cup holders Stowage compartment Engages parking position P ß Calls up/saves the suspension tuning Selector lever à Sets the suspension Ashtray tuning Cigarette lighter ® å ESP Power socket Drive program selector COMAND controller;...
Page 40 Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page u Switches the rear Buttons for the garage door opener interior lighting on/off 3 Opens/closes the | Switches the auto- sliding sunroof matic interior lighting con- trol on/off ê Deactivates the inte- p Switches the right- rior motion sensor hand reading lamp on/off...
Page 41 Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page r45= W Opens/closes the Stores settings for the seat, side windows exterior mirrors and steer- n Activates/deacti- ing wheel vates the override feature Adjusts the seats electri- for the side windows in the cally rear compartment %&...
Page 42 Useful information ......40 Panic alarm .......... 40 Occupant safety ........40 Children in the vehicle ......53 Driving safety systems ....... 63 Anti-theft systems ......72...
Page 43 Occupant safety Useful information Occupant safety Important safety notes This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your WARNING vehicle that were available at the time of If service work is not carried out correctly, the going to press.
Page 44 Occupant safety To ensure that the restraint systems can SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming deliver their full potential protection, make into contact with the vehicle's interior in the sure that: event of an accident. It can also reduce the forces to which occupants are subjected dur- the seat and head restraint are adjusted ing an accident.
Page 45 Occupant safety If there is an even higher rate of vehicle decel- The front belt tensioners can only be trig- eration or acceleration in a longitudinal direc- gered if the seat belt tongues on the front tion, the front airbags are also deployed. seats are correctly engaged in the seat belt buckles.
Page 46 Occupant safety move the front-passenger seat as far back make sure that there are no people, ani- as possible. This is especially important if mals or objects between the vehicle occu- you have secured a child in a child restraint pants and the area where the airbags are system on the front-passenger seat.
Page 47 Occupant safety They are deployed: Have the airbags replaced at a qualified spe- cialist workshop. Otherwise, occupants are at the start of an accident with a high rate not protected by the airbags in the event of of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a another accident.
Page 48 Sidebags are deployed if WARNING the system detects high vehicle deceleration If you wish to use seat covers, Mercedes-Benz or acceleration in a lateral direction and recommends that, for safety reasons, you determines that sidebag deployment can...
Page 49 Pelvisbags are only available in certain seat is occupied countries. independently of the front airbags NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK- PRO luxury head restraints Important safety notes WARNING Only use head restraint covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model.
Page 50 The NECK-PRO head NECK-PRO head restraints restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints can therefore not provide the intended pro- tection. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre regarding availability. NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints increase protection of the driver's and front-passenger's head and neck.
Page 51 Occupant safety NECK-PRO luxury head restraints the seat back. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be damaged. ® PRE-SAFE takes pre-emptive measures to protect occupants in certain hazardous sit- uations. ® PRE-SAFE intervenes: when BAS activates, e.g. in emergency braking situations when BAS PLUS intervenes powerfully on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS...
Page 52 For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- of direction. This may result in the child or mends that you only use seat belts which have...
Page 53 Occupant safety For more information about releasing the seat been approved by Mercedes-Benz for your belt with release button ?, see "Releasing vehicle. seat belts" ( page 51). Seat belts are the most effective means of restraining the movement of vehicle occu- Seat belt adjustment pants in the event of an accident.
Page 54 Occupant safety To raise: slide the belt sash guide upwards. The belt sash guide engages in various posi- tions. To lower: press and hold belt sash guide release :. Slide the belt sash guide downwards. Let go of belt sash guide release : and make sure that the belt sash guide has engaged.
Page 55 Occupant safety Rear seat belt status indicator Comply with safety regulations when dispos- ing of belt tensioners. Any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre can provide details of these regulations. ! If the front-passenger seat is not occu- pied, do not engage the seat belt tongue in the buckle on the front-passenger seat.
Page 56 Only use child restraint systems with the orig- inal cover designed for them. Only replace children less than 1.50 m tall and under damaged covers with genuine Mercedes-Benz twelve years of age must always be secured in special child restraint systems on a suit- covers.
Page 57 Information about recommended child tem from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. restraint systems is available at any It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. products to clean child restraint systems. You can obtain information about this at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 58 Children in the vehicle system cannot perform its intended protec- tive function in the event of an accident, and could lead to injuries. WARNING Do not place electronic devices on the front- passenger seat, e.g.: laptops, when switched on mobile phones cards with transponders, e.g.
Page 59 Mercedes-Benz child seat with a workshop. transponder for automatic child seat recog- nition has been fitted. In this case, 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp : lights up.
Page 60 Children in the vehicle Top Tether Move head restraint : back down again slightly if necessary ( page 101). CLS Coupé Make sure that you do not interfere with the correct routing of Top Tether belt A. Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with Top Tether.
Page 61 Children in the vehicle Hook Top Tether hook A into Top Tether anchorage ? on the back of rear seat backrest =. Make sure that Top Tether belt B is not twisted. Move head restraint : back down again slightly if necessary ( page 101).
Page 62 Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The 4 PASSENGER A special Mercedes-Benz child seat with a transponder for auto- matic child seat recognition has been fitted to the front-passenger AIRBAG OFF indicator seat. The front-passenger front airbag has therefore been disabled lamp on the centre con- as desired.
Page 63 Children in the vehicle versal" category child restraint system with a Key to the letters used in the following table: transponder for automatic child seat recog- ISOFIX position that is not suitable for nition must be fitted when the front- ISOFIX child restraint systems in this passenger airbag is disabled.
Page 64 Children in the vehicle Weight category I: 9 to 18 kg, approx- Order number (A 970 10 00 imately 9 months to 4 years 000 ...) Size cate- Equipment Rear seat, Automatic child gory left and seat recognition right Weight category I: 9 to 18 kg, approx- ISO/R2 imately 9 months to 4 years ISO/R3...
Page 65 Children in the vehicle Group 0+: up to 13 kg Approval 04 301198 04 301198 number Size catego- D, C (E1 ...) ries Order num- 970 18 00 970 19 00 Manufac- Britax Römer – ber (A turer 000 ...) Type BABY SAFE –...
Page 66 Driving safety systems opened from inside the vehicle. When the Child-proof locks vehicle is unlocked, the door can be opened Important safety notes from the outside. To activate: press the child-proof lock WARNING lever up in the direction of arrow :. Activate the child-proof locks for the rear Make sure that the child-proof locks are doors and the override switch for the rear...
Page 67 Driving safety systems ® (Electronic Stability Program) tivated. There is an increased danger of skid- page 66) ding and accidents. EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme- page 69) diately at a qualified specialist workshop. ADAPTIVE BRAKE ( page 70) When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,...
Page 68 Driving safety systems If BAS PLUS demands particularly high brak- WARNING ing force, preventative passenger protection If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance ® measures (PRE-SAFE ) are activated simul- in an emergency braking situation is taneously. increased. There is a risk of accident. Keep the brake pedal depressed until the In an emergency braking situation, depress emergency braking situation is over.
Page 69 Driving safety systems In this way, traffic travelling behind you is WARNING warned in an even more noticeable manner. BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify If you brake sharply from a speed of more objects and complex traffic situations. BAS than 70 km/h to a standstill, the hazard warn- PLUS cannot intervene in these cases.
Page 70 Driving safety systems To deactivate: ( page 237). ® If ESP detects that the vehicle is deviating ® from the direction desired by the driver, one The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the or more wheels are braked to stabilise the instrument cluster lights up.
Page 71 Driving safety systems ® If SPORT handling mode is activated and one Deactivating/activating ESP (AMG vehicles) ® or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP warning lamp in the instrument cluster Activating/deactivating SPORT handling ® flashes. ESP only stabilises the vehicle to a mode limited degree.
Page 72 Driving safety systems To deactivate: press button : until the Vehicles with ECO start/stop function: the ECO start/stop function switches the engine ® å ESP OFF warning lamp lights up in off automatically when the vehicle comes to the instrument cluster. a stop.
Page 73 Driving safety systems The · distance warning lamp then lights WARNING up in the instrument cluster. If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can at a speed of approximately 7 km/h or still lock, e.g. under full braking. This increa- higher, you very quickly approach a vehicle ses the risk of skidding and an accident.
Page 74 Driving safety systems the possibility of strong radar reflections, ® If you approach an obstacle and PRE-SAFE for example, in multi-storey car parks Brake detects a risk of a collision, the system will alert you both visually and acoustically. If a narrow vehicle travelling in front, e.g.
Page 75 Anti-theft systems ® Becker MAP PILOT must be connected; ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) see the separate operating instructions. The radar sensor system must be switched off using the on-board computer in the vicinity of radio telescope facilities in the following vehi- cles: vehicles without COMAND Online and nav- igation...
Page 76 Anti-theft systems Tow-away protection remains deactivated Tow-away protection until: Function the vehicle is unlocked again and An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your a door is opened and closed again and vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while the vehicle is locked again tow-away protection is primed.
Page 77 Anti-theft systems To deactivate from the outside. Observe the "Important safety notes" ( page 82). Unlock the vehicle with the key or KEY- LESS-GO. The interior motion sensor is switched off automatically. Deactivating Remove the key from the ignition lock. Press button :.
Page 78: Table Of Contents
Useful information ......76 Key ............76 Doors ............ 82 Boot/luggage compartment ....85 Side windows ........89 Sliding sunroof ........92...
Page 79: Useful Information
Useful information open a door from inside the vehicle at any time, even if it has been locked This Owner's Manual describes all mod- start the vehicle using a key which has been els, series and optional equipment for your left in the vehicle vehicle that were available at the time of release the parking brake...
Page 80 Locking and unlocking centrally Key functions You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry the key with you. When you touch the surface of the sensors on the vehicle's outside door handles, KEYLESS-GO establishes a radio connection between the vehicle and the key.
Page 81 Changing the settings of the locking Emergency key element system General notes You can change the settings of the locking If the vehicle can no longer be locked or system. This means that only the driver's door unlocked with the key, use the emergency and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the key element.
Page 82 You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery. ies. Take the emergency key element out of the key ( page 78). Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. Battery compartment cover Emergency key element...
Page 83 Press emergency key element ; into the opening in the key in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover : opens. When doing so, do not hold battery compartment cover : shut. Remove battery compartment cover :. Battery Repeatedly tap the key against your palm until battery = falls out.
Page 84 Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot lock or The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control using the key. function of the key. Point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle from close range and press the % or &...
Page 85 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 343).
Page 86: Doors
Doors United Kingdom only: if the vehicle has been locked with the key or with KEYLESS- GO, the double lock function is activated as standard. It is then not possible to open the doors from inside the vehicle. Deactivate the interior motion sensor ( page 73) before you lock the vehicle.
Page 87 Doors Automatic locking feature To unlock Turn the emergency key element anti- To deactivate: press and hold button : clockwise to position 1. for about five seconds until a tone sounds. The door is unlocked. To activate: press and hold button ; for On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the about five seconds until a tone sounds.
Page 88: Boot/Luggage Compartment
Boot/luggage compartment Vehicles without the boot lid remote clos- ing feature: the boot lid can be: opened and closed manually from outside opened automatically from outside opened automatically from inside unlocked with the emergency key element Vehicles with the boot lid remote closing feature: the boot lid can be: opened and closed manually from outside opened and closed automatically from out-...
Page 89 Boot/luggage compartment Press the % button on the key. Opening/closing automatically from the outside CLS Coupé: pull handle :. Raise the boot lid. Important safety notes CLS Shooting Brake: if you pull handle : WARNING and keep it in this position, you can open the Only for the United Kingdom: if the vehicle tailgate manually.
Page 90 Boot/luggage compartment Press and hold the F button on the key Opening/closing automatically from until the boot lid/tailgate opens. the inside Important safety notes If the boot lid/tailgate is unlocked, pull the handle of the boot lid/tailgate and release WARNING it again immediately ( page 85).
Page 91 Boot/luggage compartment Take the emergency key element out of the Limiting the opening angle of the tail- key ( page 78). gate (CLS Shooting Brake) Insert the emergency key element into the Important safety notes boot lid lock as far as the stop. ! Make sure there is sufficient clearance to open the tailgate fully when setting the opening angle.
Page 92: Side Windows
Side windows Opening WARNING Children may injure themselves if they open or close the side windows. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle. Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a short time.
Page 93 Side windows open the sliding sunroof switch on the seat ventilation for the driv- er's seat The convenience opening feature can only be operated using the key. The key must be close to the driver's door handle. Convenience opening feature Point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle.
Page 94 Side windows Using the key Close all doors. Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition The key must be close to the driver's door lock. handle. Pull the corresponding switch on the door Point the tip of the key at the driver's door control panel until the side window is com- handle.
Page 95 Sliding sunroof Problems with the side windows WARNING Closing the side windows with increased force or without the anti-entrapment feature could lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the side windows. Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions A side window cannot...
Page 96: Sliding Sunroof
Sliding sunroof Change the position of the sliding sunroof ing sunroof automatically moves into the or open a side window slightly to reduce or comfort setting. If you operate the switch eliminate these noises. again in the direction for opening, the slid- ing sunroof opens completely.
Page 97 Sliding sunroof Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not move smoothly. Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear page 93). Keep the 3 switch pressed for another second.
Page 98 Sliding sunroof Problems with the sliding sunroof WARNING You could be severely or even fatally injured when closing the sliding sunroof with increased closing force or if the anti-entrapment feature is deactivated. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the sliding sunroof. Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The sliding sunroof can-...
Page 100 Useful information ......98 Correct driver's seat position .... 98 Seats ............ 99 Steering wheel ........105 Mirrors ..........108 Memory function ......111...
Page 101: Useful Information
Correct driver's seat position you have set the seat angle so that your Useful information thighs are gently supported. you can depress the pedals properly. This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your Check whether the head restraint is adjus- vehicle that were available at the time of ted properly.
Page 102: Seats
Seats Seats accident. Never drive if the head restraints are not engaged and set correctly. Important safety notes WARNING WARNING A seat belt can only offer its intended degree The seats can still be adjusted when there is of protection when the backrest is almost ver- no key in the ignition lock.
Page 103 Seats clean the seat covers as recommended; Vehicles with memory function: if PRE- see "Interior care". ® SAFE has been triggered, the front- passenger seat will be moved to a better do not transport heavy loads on the position if it was previously in an unfavour- seats.
Page 104 Seats Adjusting the angle of the head restraints To adjust the side bolsters of the head restraint: push or pull right and/or left- Push or pull the lower edge of the head hand side bolster : into the desired posi- restraint in the direction of the arrow.
Page 105 Seats Adjusting the rear seat head restraint angle CLS Coupé To remove: pull the head restraint up as far as it will go. CLS Coupé Press release catch : and pull the head Pull or push the top of the head restraint restraint out of the guides.
Page 106 Seats Adjusting the multicontour seat To switch the massage function on or off To adjust the contour of the backrest to increase/decrease support To adjust the height/depth of the back- rest contour The active multicontour seat automatically adapts the sides of the backrest to your cur- rent driving style.
Page 107 Seats To switch on: press button ? once or You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum twice until the desired level is set. support for your back. One or two indicator lamps in button ? light up.
Page 108: Steering Wheel
Steering wheel Make sure that the key is in position 1 or If the battery voltage is too low, the seat 2 in the ignition lock. ventilation may switch off. To switch on: press button : repeatedly You can open the side windows and the until the desired heating level is set.
Page 109 Steering wheel Further related subjects: Adjusting the steering wheel man- ually EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature page 107) Storing settings ( page 111) Steering wheel heating Switching on/off Release lever To adjust the steering wheel height To adjust the steering wheel position (fore-and-aft adjustment) Push release lever : down completely.
Page 110 Steering wheel Problems with the steering wheel heat- You can activate and deactivate the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board com- puter ( page 244). If steering wheel heating indicator lamp = is flashing, the steering wheel heating has Position of the steering wheel when the switched off automatically.
Page 111 Mirrors The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY fea- ture is activated in the on-board computer. page 244) Mirrors Rear-view mirror Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. Press button : for the left-hand exterior mirror or button ;...
Page 112: Mirrors
Mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in or out If the exterior mirrors have been folded in electrically manually, they do not fold out. Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of position, proceed as follows: Vehicles without electrically folding exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror into the correct position manually.
Page 113 Mirrors Using the memory button Parking position for the exterior mir- ror on the front-passenger side Setting and storing the parking position Using reverse gear Button for the driver's side exterior mirror Button for the front-passenger side exte- rior mirror Adjustment button Memory button M Button for the driver's side exterior mirror...
Page 114: Memory Function
Memory function Calling up a stored parking position set- WARNING ting The memory function can still be used when the key has been removed. For this reason, children should never be left unsupervised in the vehicle. They could otherwise become trapped when adjusting the seat or the steer- ing wheel.
Page 115 Memory function Calling up a stored setting Press and hold the relevant storage posi- tion button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in the stored position. The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position button.
Page 116 Useful information ......114 Exterior lighting ........ 114 Interior lighting ......... 122 Replacing bulbs ......... 123 Windscreen wipers ......125...
Page 117: Useful Information
Light switch Exterior lighting Operation Important safety notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some coun- tries, operation of the headlamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed obli- gations.
Page 118: Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting Automatic headlamp mode ically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. WARNING To switch on automatic headlamp If the light switch is set to Ã and it is foggy, mode: turn the light switch to Ã. snowing or there is poor visibility, the dipped- The daytime driving lights improve the visibil- beam headlamps will not come on automati- ity of your vehicle during the day.
Page 119 Exterior lighting Even if the light sensor does not detect that Press the R button. is dark, the side lamps and dipped-beam The yellow R indicator lamp in the headlamps switch on when the key is inserted instrument cluster lights up. into the ignition lock and the light switch is To switch off the rear foglamp: press the set to the L position.
Page 120 Exterior lighting Parking lamps Combination switch Turn signals Left-hand parking lamps Right-hand parking lamps Main-beam headlamps Side lamps, licence plate and instru- Turn signal, right ment cluster lighting Headlamp flasher Automatic headlamp mode, control- 4Ã led by the light sensor Turn signal, left Dipped-beam/main-beam head- To indicate briefly: press the combination...
Page 121 Exterior lighting To switch on the main-beam head- Hazard warning lamps lamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. Turn the light switch to L or Ã. Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
Page 122 Exterior lighting Cornering light function Intelligent Light System General notes The Intelligent Light System is a system that adjusts the headlamps automatically to suit the prevailing driving and weather conditions. It offers advanced functions for improved illu- mination of the road surface, e.g. depending on the vehicle speed or weather conditions.
Page 123 Exterior lighting Active: if you are driving at a speed above The system may not recognise the following 110 km/h and do not make any large steering road users: movements for at least 1000 m or if you are road users that have no lighting, e.g. pedes- driving at a speed above 130 km/h.
Page 124 Exterior lighting tance to the other vehicle. Once the system the main-beam headlamps are switched on no longer detects any other vehicles, it reac- automatically. The K indicator lamp in tivates the main-beam headlamps. the instrument cluster also lights up. The system's optical sensor is located behind If you are driving at speeds below the windscreen near the overhead control...
Page 125: Interior Lighting
Interior lighting Interior lighting Interior lighting control Overview of interior lighting General notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from discharging, the interior lighting functions are automatically deactivated after some time except for when the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
Page 126: Replacing Bulbs
Replacing bulbs The interior lighting automatically switches Crash-responsive emergency lighting on if you: The interior lighting is activated automatically unlock the vehicle if the vehicle is involved in an accident. open a door To switch off the crash-responsive remove the key from the ignition lock emergency lighting: press the hazard The interior lighting is activated for a short warning lamp button.
Page 127 Replacing bulbs change them. Otherwise, you could be burned if you touch them. Keep bulbs out of the reach of children. Oth- erwise, they could damage the bulbs, for example, and injure themselves. Never use a bulb which has been dropped. Such a bulb may break or even explode and injure you.
Page 128: Windscreen Wipers
Windscreen wipers Insert bulb holder = into the lamp and turn it clockwise. Reinsert the lamp cluster. Tighten four nuts :. Push in connector ; until it engages. Insert the side panelling. Windscreen wipers Switching the windscreen wipers on/ Combination switch $ Windscreen wipers off Ä...
Page 129 Switching the rear window wiper on/ falls onto the windscreen/rear window, the windscreen/rear window may be damaged by the force of the impact. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified specialist workshop. ! To avoid damaging the windscreen wiper blades, make sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the windscreen wiper.
Page 130 Windscreen wipers Replacing the rear window wiper blade Make sure that the wiper blade slides fully onto the retaining pin on the wiper arm. Removing a wiper blade Turn the wiper blade parallel to the wiper arm. WARNING Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind- The wiper arm could be set in motion and screen.
Page 131 Windscreen wipers Problems with the windscreen wipers The windscreen wipers are obstructed For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition lock. Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the driver's door. Remove the cause of the obstruction. Switch the windscreen wipers back on.
Page 132 Useful information ......130 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 130 Operating the climate control sys- tem ............. 133 Adjusting the air vents ..... 142...
Page 133: Useful Information
Overview of climate control systems interval for replacing the filter, which is Useful information specified in the Service Booklet. As it depends on environmental conditions, e.g. This Owner's Manual describes all mod- heavy air pollution, the interval may be els, series and optional equipment for your shorter than stated in the Service Booklet.
Page 134: Overview Of Climate Control Systems
Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMATIC automatic climate control (2-zone) To set the temperature, left ( page 134) To demist the windscreen ( page 136) To switch the ZONE function on/off ( page 136) To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification ( page 133) To switch the rear window heating on/off ( page 137)
Page 135 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (3-zone) Front control panel To set the temperature, left ( page 135) To demist the windscreen ( page 136) To activate/deactivate the residual heat function ( page 138) To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification ( page 133) To switch the rear window heating on/off (...
Page 136: Operating The Climate Control System
Operating the climate control system Switching on/off Information about using THERMOTRONIC automatic climate Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition control lock. The following contains instructions and rec- To switch on: press the Ã button on ommendations to enable you to get the most the climate control operating panel.
Page 137 Operating the climate control system Switching on/off To select manually: press the _ but- ton. To activate: press the ¿ button. The indicator lamp in the ¿ button lights Press the I or K button. The indicator lamp in the Ã button goes To deactivate: press the ¿...
Page 138 Operating the climate control system THERMOTRONIC automatic climate Setting the air distribution control Air distribution settings P Directs the airflow through the centre and side air vents O Directs the airflow through the foot- well air vents S Directs the airflow through the centre and side air vents as well as the foot- well air vents ¯...
Page 139 Operating the climate control system To deactivate: press the ¬ button. Switching the ZONE function on/off The indicator lamp in the ¬ button goes To switch on: press the á button. out. The previous settings are reactivated. The indicator lamp above the á button Air-recirculation mode remains deactiva- lights up.
Page 140 Operating the climate control system You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if Rear window heating unpleasant odours are entering the vehicle Switching on/off from outside. The air already inside the vehi- cle will then be recirculated. WARNING The operation of air-recirculation mode is the Clear all windows of ice or snow before setting same for all control panels.
Page 141 Operating the climate control system time depends on the temperature that has clear of the side windows when they are being been set for the vehicle interior. opened or closed. You or the objects could be drawn in or become trapped between the side To activate: press the Ì...
Page 142 Operating the climate control system The on-board computer can be used to spec- is being refuelled. You must therefore switch ify up to three departure times, one of which off the auxiliary heating at filling stations. may be preselected ( page 243).
Page 143 Operating the climate control system The remote control has a maximum range of To switch on: press the u button. approximately 300 metres. This range is is shown in the remote control display. reduced by: To deactivate: press the ^ button. is shown in the remote control display.
Page 144 Operating the climate control system Setting the departure time Environmental note Press the , or . button repeatedly Batteries contain pollutants. until the time to be changed appears in the It is illegal to dispose of them display. with the household rubbish. They must be collected sep- Press the u and ^ buttons simulta- arately and disposed of in an...
Page 145 Adjusting the air vents Problems with the 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 146: Adjusting The Air Vents
Adjusting the air vents midification" function. Otherwise, temper- Setting the centre air vents ature-sensitive items stored in the glove compartment could be damaged. : Centre air vent, left ; Centre air vent, right Air vent thumbwheel = Centre vent thumbwheel, right Air vent ? Centre vent thumbwheel, left When automatic climate control is activated,...
Page 147 Adjusting the air vents Rear control unit, only with THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con- trol Rear-compartment air vent, left To open/close: turn thumbwheel : up or down.
Page 148 Useful information ......146 Running-in notes ....... 146 Driving ..........146 Automatic transmission ....154 Refuelling ........... 161 Parking ..........165 Driving tips ........167 Driving systems ........ 171 Towing a trailer ......... 217...
Page 149: Useful Information
Driving After 1500 km, you may gradually accelerate Useful information the vehicle to full road and engine speeds. Additional running-in notes for AMG vehicles: This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your Do not drive at speeds above 140 km/h for vehicle that were available at the time of the first 1500 km.
Page 150 Driving Key positions There is a risk of an accident. Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct usage of the pedals. WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake boosting effect.
Page 151 Driving Pressing the Start/Stop button several times Removing the Start/Stop button in succession corresponds to the different key positions in the ignition lock. This is only the case if you are not depressing the brake pedal. If you depress the brake pedal and press the Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi- ately.
Page 152 Driving sound of the engine may change during this must be inserted in the ignition lock. This time. mode for starting the engine operates inde- pendently of the ECO start/stop automatic engine start function. Automatic transmission Depress the brake pedal and keep it Shift the transmission to position P.
Page 153 Driving Upshifts take place at higher engine If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off speeds after a cold start. This helps the the ignition and secure the vehicle against catalytic converter to reach its operating rolling away. temperature more quickly.
Page 154 Driving The ECO start/stop function is operational AMG vehicles: The number of times and the ¤ symbol is displayed in green in which the engine can be automatically the multifunction display if: switched off consecutively is unlimited. the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit You can also activate the HOLD function green.
Page 155 Driving Stop/Start active Stop/Start Shifting the transmission to position P does not start the engine. inactive message in the AMG menu in the multifunction display goes out. Deactivating/activating the ECO start/ To switch on (AMG vehicles): press but- stop function ton :.
Page 156 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not The HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. start. Deactivate the HOLD function ( page 186) or DISTRONIC PLUS ( page 184). Try to start the engine again. The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
Page 157 Automatic transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Vehicles with a petrol There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical engine: component of the engine management system. The engine is not run- Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly. ning smoothly and is Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con- misfiring.
Page 158: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission Transmission position and drive pro- transmission position display gram display page 155) in the multifunction display. ! If the transmission position display in the Transmission position and drive pro- multifunction display is not working, you gram display should pull away carefully to check whether the desired transmission position is ! If the transmission position display in the engaged.
Page 159 Automatic transmission The automatic transmission shifts into Transmission positions park position P automatically: Park position if you open the driver's door while the This prevents the vehicle from roll- vehicle is stationary in transmission posi- ing away when stopped. Do not tion D or R shift the transmission into position if you open the door while travelling at...
Page 160 Automatic transmission downhill gradient, even if cruise control, Changing gear DISTRONIC PLUS or SPEEDTRONIC is acti- The automatic transmission shifts to the indi- vated. vidual gears automatically when it is in trans- mission position D. Gearshifting is deter- mined by: Program selector button a shift range restriction, if selected General notes...
Page 161 Automatic transmission AMG vehicles Steering wheel gearshift paddles Drive program selector with manual drive program Left-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle Turn drive program selector : until the Right-hand steering wheel gearshift pad- desired drive program appears in the mul- tifunction display in the speedometer. You can restrict or derestrict the shift range The drive program indicator on drive pro- by using the steering wheel gearshift paddles.
Page 162 Automatic transmission Restricting the shift range Drive program S (or, in the case of AMG vehi- cles, drive programs S and S+) is character- Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift ised by the following: paddle. sporty engine and automatic transmission The automatic transmission shifts down settings one gear and restricts the shift range to the...
Page 163 Automatic transmission Downshifting Manual drive program Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift Activating the manual drive program paddle. Press the program selector button The automatic transmission shifts down to page 157) repeatedly until M appears in the next gear. the multifunction display. If you slow down or stop without shifting AMG vehicles: turn the drive program down, the automatic transmission auto-...
Page 164 Refuelling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission has The transmission is losing oil. problems shifting gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work- shop immediately. The acceleration ability The transmission is in emergency mode. is deteriorating.
Page 165 Refuelling Refuelling WARNING Electrostatic charge can lead to the creation Opening/closing the fuel filler flap of sparks and to fuel vapours igniting. There is a risk of fire and explosion. Touch the vehicle bodywork just before open- ing the fuel filler cap. This will discharge a possible electrostatic charge.
Page 166: Refuelling
Refuelling CLS Coupé: insert the fuel filler cap into Detach the emergency release from the holder on the inside of fuel filler retainer :. flap ;. Pull the emergency release in the direction of arrow ;. The fuel filler flap is released. CLS Shooting Brake: insert the fuel filler cap, held in a horizontal position, in the Open the fuel filler flap.
Page 167 Refuelling Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. vehicle. WARNING Risk of explosion or fire. Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it immediately ( page 147).
Page 168: Parking
Parking Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The fuel filler flap can- The fuel filler flap is not unlocked. not be opened. The key battery is discharged. Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element page 78). Open the boot lid or the tailgate. CLS Coupé: open the boot lid.
Page 169 Parking one of the front doors, the automatic trans- Switching off the engine mission shifts to P. Vehicles with automatic transmission The engine can be turned off while the Firmly depress the parking brake. vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding All vehicles (except AMG vehicles): shift the Start/Stop button for about three sec- onds.
Page 170: Driving Tips
Driving tips boosting effect. You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident. Do not switch off the ignition while driving. ECO display When you apply the parking brake to brake the vehicle, the brake lamps do not light up. To apply: depress parking brake ;...
Page 171 Driving tips These variable are not included in the ECO On long journeys at constant speed, such display. as on the motorway, only the "Constant" category bar changes. Your driving style is evaluated on the basis of the following three categories: The ECO display sums up the driving Acceleration (evaluation of all accelera- behaviour from the start to the end of the...
Page 172 To do this, brake more firmly from a standard. Brake pads/linings which have not higher speed. This improves the grip of the been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which are not of an equivalent quality could brakes. affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Page 173 Driving tips The wear of individual components of the These notes must be observed under all brake system, such as the brake pads/linings circumstances. You could otherwise dam- or brake discs, depends on the individual driv- age the engine, the electronics or the trans- ing style and operating conditions.
Page 174: Driving Systems
Driving systems Driving with summer tyres Cruise control is only an aid designed to assist driving. You are responsible for the vehicle's Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" speed and for braking in good time. section ( page 356). WARNING Slippery road surfaces Do not use cruise control...
Page 175 Driving systems Cruise control lever the transmission must be in position D. the cruise control function must be selec- ted ( page 172). Selecting cruise control To activate or increase speed LIM indicator lamp To activate at the current speed/last stored speed Check whether LIM indicator lamp : is off.
Page 176 Driving systems Setting a speed Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed. Briefly press the cruise control lever up : or down ;. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Cruise control is activated. The vehicle automatically maintains the stored speed. Cruise control may be unable to maintain the stored speed on uphill gradients.
Page 177 Driving systems Deactivating cruise control SPEEDTRONIC Important safety notes WARNING Never depress the brake pedal continuously while the vehicle is in motion, e.g. never cause the brakes to rub by applying constant slight pedal pressure. This causes the brake system to overheat, increases the braking distance and can lead to the brakes failing completely.
Page 178 Driving systems Variable SPEEDTRONIC You can only exceed the limit speed stored if you deactivate variable SPEEDTRONIC: General notes using the cruise control lever by depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kickdown) It is not possible to deactivate variable SPEEDTRONIC by braking.
Page 179 Driving systems The segments in the multifunction display a higher speed, or down ; for a lower light up from the start of the scale up to the speed. stored speed. You can use the cruise control lever to limit Keep the cruise control lever pressed the speed to any speed above 30 km/h while beyond the pressure point until the desired...
Page 180 Driving systems Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is selec- DISTRONIC PLUS does not react in particular ted. Variable SPEEDTRONIC is deactivated auto- pedestrians matically if you depress the accelerator pedal stationary obstacles on the road, e.g. stop- beyond the pressure point (kickdown), but ped or parked vehicles only if your current speed does not differ by oncoming and crossing traffic...
Page 181 Driving systems in front of you, DISTRONIC operates in the Otherwise, you may fail to recognise dangers speed range between 0 km/h and in time, cause an accident and injure yourself 200 km/h. and others. Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS on roads with WARNING steep gradients.
Page 182 Driving systems Activating DISTRONIC PLUS Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you ;, or press it up : or down =. Important safety notes DISTRONIC PLUS is selected. WARNING Keep the cruise control lever pressed up : or down = until the desired speed The vehicle can be braked when DISTRONIC is set.
Page 183 Driving systems You can use the cruise control lever to set other vehicles, the vehicle's speed and for the stored speed and the control on the braking in good time. Always pay attention to cruise control lever to set the specified traffic conditions and your surroundings.
Page 184 Driving systems If you wish to leave the vehicle or park it, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the vehicle against rolling away. If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in front is stopping, it brakes your vehicle until it is stationary. Once your vehicle is stationary, it remains stationary and you do not need to depress the brake.
Page 185 Driving systems Release the cruise control lever. Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards The new speed is stored. DISTRONIC PLUS you :. is activated and adjusts the vehicle's speed Remove your foot from the accelerator to the new speed stored. pedal.
Page 186 Driving systems Displaying DISTRONIC PLUS in the Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deacti- speedometer vated CLS Coupé When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, one or ® Symbol for activated PRE-SAFE Brake two segments ; in the set speed range light Vehicle in front, if detected Distance indicator: current distance to If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front, the vehicle in front...
Page 187 Driving systems You will see the stored speed for about five DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva- seconds when you activate DISTRONIC PLUS. ted if: Select the Distance display function you engage the parking brake. using the on-board computer you are driving slower than 25 km/h and page 237).
Page 188 Driving systems The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi- DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the cles when cornering is limited. Your vehicle vehicle in front on the edge of the carriage- may brake unexpectedly or late. way, because of its narrow width. The dis- tance to the vehicle in front will be too short.
Page 189 Driving systems Make sure that the activation conditions HOLD function are met. General notes Depress the brake pedal. The HOLD function can assist the driver in the Quickly depress the brake pedal further following situations: until ë appears in the multifunction dis- play.
Page 190 Driving systems Activation conditions you depress the brake pedal again with a certain amount of pressure until ë dis- You can activate RACE START if: appears from the multifunction display. the doors are closed. you activate DISTRONIC PLUS. the engine is running and it has reached an When the HOLD function is activated, the operating temperature of approximately transmission is shifted automatically to posi-...
Page 191 Driving systems ! The vehicle is lowered by about 15 mm if: Fully depress the accelerator pedal. The engine speed rises to approximately you have selected "Comfort tuning" 3,500 rpm. you switch off the engine and RACE START Release brake to you lock the vehicle within approximately start message appears in the multifunc-...
Page 192 Driving systems Suspension tuning Select the "Normal" setting for normal road surfaces and "Raised" for driving with snow General notes chains or on particularly poor road surfaces. The electronically controlled damping system Your selection remains stored even if you works continuously. This improves driving remove the key from the ignition lock.
Page 193 Driving systems Press button :. Sport mode Indicator lamp = lights up. You have selec- ted "Comfort tuning". AIRMATIC COMFORT message appears in the multifunction display. AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspen- sion General notes AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension Switch for selecting the mode is available for the CLS 63 AMG model.
Page 194 Driving systems AMG Ride Control SPORT + message Mercedes-Benz implied warranty. All appears in the multifunction display. wheels must remain either on the ground or be fully raised. Observe the instructions Comfort mode for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full In comfort mode, the driving characteristics contact with the ground.
Page 195 Driving systems PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper. Range of the sensors General notes ! When parking, pay particular attention to objects above or below the sensors, such as flower pots or trailer drawbars.
Page 196 Driving systems Warning displays From the: sixth segment onwards, you will hear an intermittent warning tone for approx- imately two seconds. seventh segment onwards, you will hear a warning tone for approximately two sec- onds. This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance.
Page 197 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 198 Driving systems pay attention to the PARKTRONIC WARNING page 193) warning messages during the The front of the vehicle will veer out in the parking procedure. direction of the oncoming traffic during the at any time, you can intervene in the steer- parking operation.
Page 199 Driving systems Detecting parking spaces Parking WARNING PARKTRONIC and Active Parking Assist are merely parking aids and may not detect all obstacles. They do not relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention. You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your imme- Example: detected parking space diate surroundings when parking and...
Page 200 Driving systems Stop the movement of the multifunction In tight parking spaces, you will achieve steering wheel or steer yourself. the best parking results by backing up as Active Parking Assist will be cancelled at far as possible. When doing so, also once.
Page 201 Driving systems Reversing camera Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this Important safety notes purpose. Do not use the reversing camera in these WARNING types of situation. You could otherwise injure Make sure that no persons or animals are in others or damage objects and your vehicle the manoeuvring range.
Page 202 Driving systems Activating/deactivating the reversing Displays in the COMAND display camera WARNING Using the reversing camera can be dangerous if you are colour-blind or if your ability to dis- tinguish colours is impaired. Only use the reversing camera if you can see and distinguish between all the coloured guide lines that are displayed by the reversing camera in the COMAND display.
Page 203 Driving systems Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors, for current steering wheel angle (dynamic) Yellow lane marking the course the tyres will take at the current steering wheel angle (dynamic) Additional messages for vehicles with PARK- TRONIC Front warning display Additional PARKTRONIC operational read-...
Page 204 Driving systems ing space until yellow guide line : reaches Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- parking space marking ;. imately 1.0 m from the rear of the vehicle Red guide line at a distance of approx- Keep the steering wheel in that position imately 0.30 mfrom the rear of the vehicle and reverse carefully.
Page 205 Driving systems Red guide line at a distance of approx- Ball coupling imately 0.30 mfrom the rear of the vehicle Red guide line at a distance of approx- White lane indicating the route the vehicle imately 0.30 m from the ball coupling will take with the steering wheel straight Trailer drawbar marker assistant End of parking space...
Page 206 Driving systems Warning and display messages in the you feel rested before you begin driving and multifunction display during your journey. Always take breaks in good time and regularly, especially during long journeys. Otherwise, you may fail to rec- ognise dangers in time, cause an accident and injure yourself and others.
Page 207 Driving systems the navigation system is also used for this Speed Limit Assist purpose. If a traffic sign indicating a speed Important safety notes limit or the end of a speed limit is detected, it is shown in the multifunction display. If WARNING Speed Limit Assist does not detect any traffic Speed Limit Assist is only an aid and may...
Page 208 Driving systems Permanently showing detected traffic The system may be impaired or may not func- signs in the multifunction display tion if: Display Speed Limit Assist using the on- there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, board computer ( page 236).
Page 209 Driving systems Pedestrian recognition main-beam headlamps due to oncoming traf- fic. WARNING Infrared light is not visible to the human Pedestrian recognition may be impaired or eye and therefore does not dazzle. Night inoperative if: View Assist Plus can therefore remain pedestrians are partially or entirely switched on even if there is oncoming traf- obscured by objects, e.g.
Page 210 Driving systems If pedestrian recognition is active, sym- bol ? appears. If a pedestrian is now recog- nised, they are framed = and thereby high- lighted. If the pedestrian recognition system has brought a pedestrian to your attention, look through the windscreen to evaluate the situation.
Page 211 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 126). has deteriorated. The windscreen is smeared after the vehicle has been cleaned in a car wash.
Page 212 Driving systems Monitoring range of the sensors Due to the nature of the system: WARNING warnings may be issued in error when driv- ing close to crash barriers or similar solid Blind Spot Assist monitors certain areas in the lane borders. immediate vicinity of your vehicle.
Page 213 Driving systems If a vehicle is detected within the monitoring To do so, switch off Blind Spot Assist if: range of Blind Spot Assist at speeds above the key is in position 2 in the ignition 30 km/h, warning lamp : on the corre- lock.
Page 214 Driving systems Switch on Active Lane Keeping Assist using conditions. Always pay attention to traffic the on-board computer; to do so, select conditions and your surroundings. Otherwise, Standard or Adaptive( page 238). you may fail to recognise dangers in time, Symbol : appears in the multifunction cause an accident and injure yourself and oth- display.
Page 215 Driving systems The warning vibration occurs later if: your vehicle which are behind the driver. A warning display in the exterior mirrors draws the road has narrow lanes. your attention to vehicles detected in the you cut the corner on a bend. monitored area.
Page 216 Driving systems workshop. Active Blind Spot Assist may oth- erwise no longer work properly. Indicator and warning display WARNING Active Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below 30 km/h. The indicator lamps in the exterior mirrors are yellow. Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not indicated.
Page 217 Driving systems Visual and acoustic collision warning If you switch on the turn signals to change lanes and a vehicle is detected in the side monitoring range, you receive a visual and acoustic collision warning. You then hear a double warning tone and red warning lamp : flashes.
Page 218 Driving systems ® is deactivated. several or no lane markings for a single lane are present. a loss of tyre pressure or a defective tyre is detected. the lane markings are worn away, dark or covered up, e.g. by dirt or snow. Activating Active Blind Spot Assist the distance to the vehicle in front is too Make sure that the radar sensor system...
Page 219 Driving systems If you have chosen the function Display tly at any time to cancel inappropriate braking unit Speed-/odometer:( page 239) in action, e.g. if you intentionally drive across a the on-board computer and selected solid lane marking. the unit of measurement, Active Lane Keep- Active Lane Keeping Assist cannot take ing Assist is active from speeds of 60 km/h.
Page 220 Towing a trailer No lane-correcting brake application occurs Switch on Active Lane Keeping Assist using the on-board computer; to do so, select Standard or Adaptive( page 238). you clearly and actively steer, brake, or Symbol : appears in the multifunction accelerate.
Page 221 Towing a trailer Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Do you do not couple the trailer to the towing not simultaneously depress both the brake vehicle correctly, the trailer could become pedal and the accelerator pedal while driving.
Page 222 Towing a trailer For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the max- Notes on towing a trailer imum permissible rear axle load is increased General notes when towing a trailer. Refer to the "Technical data" section to find out whether this applies ! Use a drawbar noseweight as close as to your vehicle.
Page 223 Towing a trailer Maintain a greater distance from the vehi- The release wheel is located behind the left- cle in front than when driving without a hand side trim panel in the boot/luggage trailer. compartment. Avoid braking abruptly. If possible, brake To open the cover: gently at first to allow the trailer to run on.
Page 224 Towing a trailer The multifunction display shows the If you disconnect the trailer cable, the vehicle Check trailer hitch lock message is lowered. This can cause you or others to until the ball coupling is engaged. become trapped between the vehicle body Remove the protective covering from the and tyres, or underneath the vehicle.
Page 225 Towing a trailer CLS Shooting Brake Press the ball coupling in the direction of the arrow until it engages behind the The release wheel is located behind the left- bumper. hand side trim panel in the boot/luggage Indicator lamp = goes out and the mes- compartment.
Page 226 Towing a trailer You can find more information about instal- Open the socket cover. ling the trailer electrics at a qualified special- Insert connector with lug : into ist workshop. groove ; of the socket. Turn the connec- tor clockwise to the stop. Let the cover engage.
Page 228 Useful information ......226 Important safety notes ....226 Displays and operation ....227 Menus and submenus ...... 230 Display messages ......249 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......276...
Page 229: Useful Information
Important safety notes Useful information WARNING The operating safety of your vehicle could be This Owner's Manual describes all mod- impaired if maintenance work is carried out els, series and optional equipment for your incorrectly. This could cause you to lose con- vehicle that were available at the time of trol of your vehicle and cause an accident.
Page 230: Displays And Operation
Displays and operation Displays and operation Instrument cluster Instrument cluster: kilometres Speedometer with segments ( page 228) Multifunction display ( page 229) Rev counter ( page 228) Coolant temperature ( page 228) Fuel gauge Instrument cluster: miles Speedometer with segments ( page 228) Multifunction display ( page 229)
Page 231 Displays and operation Coolant temperature ( page 228) Fuel gauge The segments light up from the stored Coolant temperature gauge speed to the maximum speed. The coolant temperature gauge is in the Variable SPEEDTRONIC activated instrument cluster on the left-hand side page 174): page 30).
Page 232 Displays and operation Right control panel To activate the on-board computer: turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock. Rejects or ends a call You can control the multifunction display and Exits telephone book/redial the settings in the on-board computer using memory the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
Page 233 Menus and submenus Depending on the equipment fitted in the Transmission position ( page 155) vehicle, you can call up the following menus: Permanent display: outside temperature or speed ( page 239) Trip menu ( page 230) Navi menu (navigation instructions) To show the menu bar ;: press the page 232) = or ;...
Page 234: Menus And Submenus
Menus and submenus Trip computer "From start" or "From Press the = or ; button on the steer- reset" ing wheel to select the Trip menu. Press the 9 or : button to select the DISPLAY. When the ignition is switched off for more than four hours, the ECO display is automat- ically reset.
Page 235 Menus and submenus Resetting values Route guidance not active Direction of travel Example: resetting the trip computer "From start" Current street Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the Trip menu. Activating route guidance Press the 9 or : button to select the function that you wish to reset.
Page 236 Menus and submenus to the top of the display as you approach the Audio menu point of the announced change of direction. Selecting a radio station Change of direction announced with a lane recommendation Waveband Station frequency with memory position Road to which the change of direction leads Station ;...
Page 237 Menus and submenus Audio player or audio media operation TV operation Channel frequency with memory position Example: CD/DVD changer display Current track The memory position is only displayed along with station : if this has been Audio data from various audio devices or media can be played, depending on the equip- stored.
Page 238 Observe the legal requirements of the country on the Internet at: http:// in which you are currently driving regarding www.mercedes-benz.com/connect the use of mobile phones in the vehicle. If it is permitted to use mobile phones while Accepting a call...
Page 239 Menus and submenus Press the 9 or : button to select the Assistance menu desired name. Introduction To begin rapid scrolling: press and hold the 9 or : button for longer than one second. Rapid scrolling stops when you release the button or reach the end of the list.
Page 240 Menus and submenus Press the a button. ® Activating/deactivating ESP on AMG vehi- The multifunction display shows Speed cles ( page 68). Limit Assist. ® For further information about ESP , see Press the : button. page 66). The current selection is displayed. Start the engine.
Page 241 Menus and submenus Press the a button. ® When PRE-SAFE Brake is activated, the mul- tifunction display shows the Ä symbol as The current selection is displayed. long as the HOLD function is not activated To activate/deactivate: press the a page 186).
Page 242 Menus and submenus Instrument cluster Service menu Selecting the unit of measurement for dis- tance Display unit Speed-/odometer: function allows you to choose whether cer- tain displays appear in kilometres or miles in the multifunction display. You can determine whether the multifunction In the Serv.
Page 243 Menus and submenus Press a to confirm. Switching the Daytime driving lights on/ Press the : or 9 button to select the Day lights function can only be Permanent display: function. switched on with the engine turned off. You will see the selected setting: outside temperature Dig.
Page 244 Menus and submenus left-side traffic Intell. Light Press the : or 9 button to select the System: System inoperative Inactive Adapt. main beam function. for right-side traffic page 241) If the Adapt. main beam function has display message instead of the Intell.
Page 245 Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating the surround switch-off exterior lighting are on, the fol- lighting and exterior lighting delayed lowing light up: switch-off side lamps Press the = or ; button on the steer- dipped-beam headlamps ing wheel to select the Settings menu.
Page 246 Menus and submenus For further information on permanent SPEED- Activating/deactivating the radar sensor system TRONIC ( page 177). Press the = or ; button on the steer- Switching the automatic locking feature ing wheel to select the Settings menu. on/off Press the : or 9button to select the Press the = or ;...
Page 247 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to select ignitable material such as dry grass or fuels. one of the three departure times or Timer The material could otherwise ignite and set (no timer active). the vehicle alight. Choose your parking spot accordingly.
Page 248 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the steer- Press the : or 9 button to select the ing wheel to select the Settings menu. Auto. fold in function. If the Auto. fold in function is activated, Press the : or 9 button to select the the vehicle's exterior mirror is displayed in Convenience...
Page 249 Menus and submenus SETUP submenu, you must turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock. AMG menu in AMG vehicles AMG displays Drive program (C/SS+/M) ® mode (ON/OFF) or SPORT handling mode (SPORT) Suspension setting (COMFORT/SPORT/ SPORT+) Digital speedometer ®...
Page 250 Menus and submenus You can start the RACETIMER when the Stopping the RACETIMER engine is running or if the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock. Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the menu.
Page 251 Menus and submenus Overall evaluation This function is only available if you have stored at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER. Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the menu. Press the 9 button repeatedly until the lap evaluation is shown.
Page 252: Display Messages
Display messages Display messages Introduction General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic symbols are simplified in the Owner's Manual and may differ from the symbols in the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Owner's Manual.
Page 253 Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- ® gram), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function, hill currently unavail‐ ® start assist and ESP trailer stabilisation are temporarily unavail- able See Owner's able.
Page 254 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec- ted.
Page 255 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP , BAS, PRE- ® ® SAFE , the HOLD function, hill start assist and ESP trailer stabi- ÷ lisation are unavailable due to a malfunction. ®...
Page 256 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PRE-SAFE ® Important functions of PRE-SAFE have failed. All other occupant safety systems, e.g. airbags, remain available. inoperative See Owner's Manual Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. PRE-SAFE ® PRE-SAFE Brake is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes: Functions cur‐...
Page 257 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ý If the symbol appears in the multifunction display, a seat belt tongue has not been inserted in a rear seat belt buckle. WARNING A seat belt which is not worn correctly, or which has not been engaged in the seat belt buckle correctly, cannot provide the intended level of protection.
Page 258 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions WARNING The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten- Rear centre mal‐ tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered. function Consult This poses an increased risk of injury. workshop SRS has malfunctioned at the rear centre.
Page 259 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand trailer turn signal lamp is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself. Trailer left indi‐ cator Trailer Visit a qualified specialist workshop. right indicator The trailer brake lamp is faulty.
Page 260 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand high beam is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Left main page 124). beamorRight main beam Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The left or right-hand licence plate lamp is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Left licence plate page 124).
Page 261 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The Intelligent Light System is faulty. The lights remain available without the Intelligent Light System. Intell. Light Sys‐ Visit a qualified specialist workshop. tem inoperative The exterior lighting is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Malfunction See Owner's Manual Vehicles with trailer tow hitch: a fuse may have blown.
Page 262 Display messages Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. ! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine Top up coolant See cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged. Owner's Manual Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so (...
Page 263 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The battery is not being charged. A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes: faulty alternator torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf- fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
Page 264 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank. The auxiliary heating cannot be operated. Refuel at the nearest filling station without fail. ¸ Vehicles with a diesel engine: the engine air filter is dirty and must be replaced.
Page 265 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ¨ ° You have pulled away while the vehicle level is still too low. AIRMATIC sets the vehicle to the selected level after a short Stop vehicle Vehi‐ period. cle too low Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 266 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ë The HOLD function is deactivated. the vehicle is skidding. A warning tone also sounds. Reactivate the HOLD function later ( page 186). The radar sensor system is deactivated. Radar sensor deac‐ tivated See Own‐...
Page 267 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Lane Keeping Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes: Assist currently unavailable See the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision. Owner's Manual visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
Page 268 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inop- erative. Possible causes: the sensors are dirty. the function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range.
Page 269 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Park Assist inoper‐ You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking manoeuvres. ative Active Parking Assist will become available again after approx- imately ten minutes ( page 194). Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 270 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS is faulty. inoperative ® BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE Brake may also have failed. A warning tone also sounds. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC PLUS You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no inactive longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
Page 271 Display messages Tyres Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant Tyre pressure loss in pressure. Check tyres A warning tone also sounds. WARNING With tyre pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol- lowing hazards: the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Page 272 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Tyre press. moni‐ The wheels fitted do not have a suitable tyre pressure sensor. The 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 273 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Warning The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display. tyre defect WARNING If you drive with a flat tyre, there is a risk of the following hazards: A flat tyre affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
Page 274 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. A warning tone also sounds. Tyre pressure Cau‐ WARNING tion Tyre malfunc‐ tion If you drive with a flat tyre, there is a risk of the following hazards: A flat tyre affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
Page 275 Display messages Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in To start engine, position R or D. shift to either P or N Shift the transmission to position P or N. The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer Auxiliary battery being charged.
Page 276 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions CLS Shooting Brake: the tailgate is open. WARNING When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tailgate is open. There is a risk of poisoning. Close the tailgate.
Page 277 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The trailer tow hitch is not correctly engaged. A warning tone also sounds. Check trailer Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf- hitch lock fic conditions, and switch off the engine. Engage the parking brake.
Page 278 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Telephone No Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/ receiver range. service Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears in the multifunction display. ¥ The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum.
Page 279 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Â The KEYLESS-GO key cannot be detected at present. Change the location of the key with the KEYLESS-GO functions Key not detected in the vehicle. (white display mes- If the KEYLESS-GO key is still not detected: sage)
Page 280: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety Seat belts Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ü The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. Only for certain coun- tries: the red seat belt Fasten your seat belt ( page 50).
Page 281 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions WARNING The yellow brake sys- The brake system is malfunctioning and the braking characteris- tem warning lamp tics may be affected. lights up while the There is a risk of an accident.
Page 282 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) has been deactivated due to a fault. ® For this reason, BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP (Electronic The yellow ABS warning ®...
Page 283 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), PRE-SAFE The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the ®...
Page 284 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions EBD is not available due to a malfunction. Therefore, ABS, BAS, ® ® ® BAS PLUS, ESP , PRE-SAFE , PRE-SAFE Brake, the HOLD func- The yellow ABS warning ®...
Page 285 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin. ® The yellow ESP warn- ing lamp flashes while Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
Page 286 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷å ® ® ® , BAS, BAS PLUS, PRE-SAFE , PRE-SAFE Brake, the HOLD ® function, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP trailer ®...
Page 287 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You are driving with the parking brake applied. The red brake system Release the parking brake. warning lamp comes on The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases. while the vehicle is moving.
Page 288 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. The yellow reserve fuel Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level warning lamp lights up drops into the reserve range.
Page 289 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. The red coolant warn- If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator ing lamp comes on may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be mal- while the engine is run- functioning.
Page 290 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. Check the coolant level and top up the coolant, observing the warning notes ( page 323).
Page 291 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tyres Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tyres. The yellow tyre pres- sure monitor warning WARNING lamp is on.
Page 292 Useful information ......290 Stowage areas ........290 Features ..........303...
Page 293 Stowage areas or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle Useful information (including occupants). position heavy loads as far forwards as pos- This Owner's Manual describes all mod- sible and as low down in the boot/luggage els, series and optional equipment for your compartment as possible.
Page 294 Stowage areas Glove compartment Spectacles compartment To open: pull handle : and open glove There is a compartment to stow spectacles in the roof lining on the driver's side. compartment flap ;. To open: pull down spectacles compart- To close: fold glove compartment flap ; ment : by the handle.
Page 295 Stowage areas Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a 12 V socket, a USB port, and an AUX-IN jack or a Media Interface are installed in the stowage compartment. A Media Interface is a universal interface for portable audio ® equipment, e.g. for an iPod or MP3 player (see the separate Audio or COMAND Online operating instructions).
Page 296 Stowage areas Stowage compartments in the rear Luggage nets are located in the front- centre console (CLS Coupé) passenger footwell and on the left and right- hand sides of the boot/luggage compart- ment. Through-loading facility in the rear bench seat (CLS Coupé) Important safety notes WARNING Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside the...
Page 297 Stowage areas Vehicles without memory function: if nec- essary, move the driver's or front- passenger seat forwards. Open the boot. Pull right-hand or left-hand rear seat back- rest release handle :. The corresponding rear seat backrest is released. Move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward if necessary.
Page 298 Stowage areas Folding the seat backrest forwards brake sharply change direction suddenly ! When folding the rear seat backrest for- wards, ensure that there are no items lying are involved in an accident on the seat cushions. These items could If the rear seat backrest is not engaged, this otherwise be damaged or could themselves will be shown in the multifunction display in...
Page 299 Stowage areas Observe the following notes on securing changing direction quickly or in the event of loads: an accident, the bag hooks will not secure the items sufficiently. This could result in injury to secure the load using the lashing eyelets. yourself or others.
Page 300 Stowage areas Extending and retracting the luggage If you use the coat hooks, only hang light compartment cover clothing on them. Make sure that nobody can become trapped. To extend: pull luggage compartment cover : back by grab handle ; until it Coat hook engages.
Page 301 Stowage areas To fit: place luggage compartment WARNING cover : into anchorage ; on the right or In the event of sharp braking, a sudden left-hand side. change of direction, or an accident, light loads Push in opposite end cap of luggage com- can be thrown about.
Page 302 Stowage areas To loosen and detach: pull belt clamp ? up to reduce the tension in the lashing strap. Remove spring hook = from the lashing eyelet or bracket (vehicles with EASY-PACK load-securing kit ( page 300)). Detach guide rod : from bracket ;. To stow: press the red button on the upper and lower guide rod.
Page 303 Stowage areas Inserting the brackets into the loading rail WARNING Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets evenly. Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you: brake sharply change direction suddenly are involved in an accident Raise box : and press hooks A into Please observe the loading guidelines.
Page 304 Stowage areas Telescopic rod The luggage holder can be used to secure light loads against the side wall of the luggage The telescopic rod can be used to secure the compartment to prevent them from moving load against the rear seats to prevent it from around.
Page 305 Stowage areas The TIREFIT kit, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are The EASY-PACK load-securing kit accesso- located in the stowage compartment. ries, TIREFIT, the vehicle tool kit etc. are stowed under the luggage compartment To open: pull handle : up. floor.
Page 306 Features ! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you could be injured by objects being thrown only use roof carriers that have been tested around if you: and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. brake sharply This helps to prevent damage to the vehi- change direction suddenly cle.
Page 307 Features You can remove the insert and the rubber mat of the cup holder to clean them. Clean them with clean, lukewarm water only. Cup holder in the rear seat armrest ! Do not sit on or support your body weight on the rear seat armrest when it is folded down, as you could otherwise damage it.
Page 308 Features holder rest on the vehicle floor. The bottle Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket holder could otherwise be damaged. Vanity mirror Mirror cover Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light : only functions if the sun visor is clipped into retainer ;...
Page 309 Features To refit the insert: press insert = into the holder until it engages. To close: briefly press cover : at the front. The cover moves back. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock ( page 147). To extend or retract: briefly press but- ton :.
Page 310 Features To open: slide cover ; forwards. To remove the insert: pull insert : up and out. To fit the insert: fit insert : from above into the holder and press down into the holder until it engages. All vehicles (except AMG) Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock ( page 147).
Page 311 Features Socket in the front centre console 12 V sockets General notes Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock ( page 147). The sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accesso- ries include such items as lamps or chargers for mobile phones.
Page 312 Lift up the cover of socket :. electromagnetic fields. Socket in the luggage compartment Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an approved exterior aerial. This ensures: optimal mobile phone reception quality in the vehicle...
Page 313 Otherwise, the call is ended. at your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre on the Internet at http://www.mercedes- When using a bracket connected to the benz.com/connect ®...
Page 314 Features Sliding adapter for the mobile phone Press both release buttons ? and press bracket sliding adapter : with the mobile phone bracket down until it engages. Overview Insert the mobile phone into the mobile phone bracket; see the separate mobile phone bracket installation instructions.
Page 315 Features the first time. If the selected button has ® HomeLink and/or compatible products is already been programmed, indicator available from: lamp : will only light up yellow after ten at a qualified specialised workshop seconds have elapsed. ® the HomeLink hotline Release button ;, = or ?.
Page 316 Features Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition ton B on remote control A again before lock. transmission ends. Press the programming button of the door Align the aerial cable of the garage door or gate drive (see the door or gate drive opener unit.
Page 317 Features Frequencies Country Radio type approval num- Europe Frequency range (MHz) Country Radio type approval num- EE (Estonia) Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 11 May Frequency range (MHz) AD (Andorra) 20 July MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868 ES (Spain) 000438/2005, AT (Austria)
Page 318 Features Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) IC (Canary 000438/2005, LT (Lithua- Article 6 of Directive Islands) 000439/2005 nia) 1999/5/EC R&TTE27.4-1B-1609 6 May 000440/2005, 000441/2005 MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 000445/2005, 000446/2005 LU (Luxem-...
Page 319 Features Africa Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) RO (Roma- Article 6.4 of Directive nia) 1999/5/EC R&TTE EG (Egypt) W-KLE-17/08 Mar. 06 MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868 MHz: 27, 30, 40, 418, 433, RU (Russian POCC DE.MJ05.H00015 13 Federation)
Page 320 Features Asia The floormats must be correctly secured at all times using the securing knob and retainers. Country Radio type approval num- Before you drive off, check the floormats and secure them if necessary. A floormat which is Frequency range (MHz) not properly secured can slip and thereby AE (United 1623/5/10-2/26/76...
Page 322 Useful information ......320 Engine compartment ......320 Service ..........324 Care ............ 325...
Page 323: Useful Information
Engine compartment Useful information Vehicles with a petrol engine: The elec- tronic ignition system uses high voltage. For This Owner's Manual describes all mod- this reason, you must never touch ignition els, series and optional equipment for your system components (ignition coil, ignition vehicle that were available at the time of cables, spark plug connectors or test socket) going to press.
Page 324: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Radiator Vehicles with a diesel engine: do not cover the radiator. Do not use thermal mats, insect protection covers or anything similar. Doing so can cause the Onboard Diagnostics Sys- tem to display inaccurate values. Some of these values are legally required and must always be correct.
Page 325 You can obtain a list of the engine oils and oil filters tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Example: vehicles with a petrol engine Damage to the engine or exhaust system is...
Page 326 Engine compartment Replace cap : on the filler neck and turn Slowly turn cap : half a turn anti-clock- clockwise. wise to allow excess pressure to escape. Make sure that the cap locks securely into Turn cap : further anti-clockwise and place.
Page 327: Service
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a time during which the battery is disconnec- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the ted. ASSYST PLUS service interval display after the service work has been carried out. You can also obtain further information on main- tenance work, for example.
Page 328: Care
Further informa- retaining the quality in the long term. tion can be obtained at a qualified specialist Use care products and cleaning agents rec- workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Centre. Driving abroad...
Page 329 P Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car automatically and locks the wheels. You shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. can prevent this by shifting the auto- Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a matic transmission to N beforehand.
Page 330 Use only insect remover and car shampoo Soak insect remains with insect remover from the range of recommended and and rinse off the treated areas afterwards. approved Mercedes-Benz care products. Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off the treated areas afterwards. Cleaning vehicle parts...
Page 331 Deposits such as leaves, petals lighting using a wet sponge and a mild and pollen may under certain circumstan- cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car ces prevent water from draining away. This shampoo or cleaning cloths. can lead to corrosion damage and damage to electronic components.
Page 332 Care pipe by cleaning it regularly, especially in win- ter and after washing. Clean the exhaust pipe with a chrome care product tested and approved by Mercedes- Benz. Cleaning the trailer tow hitch (CLS Shooting Brake) Environmental note Dispose of oily and greasy cloths in an envi- ronmentally-responsible manner.
Page 333 Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning products recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Fold down the camera cover by recess :. The surface may change colour tempora- rily. Wait until the surface is dry again.
Page 334 Clean genuine leather covers carefully leather care agents that have been recom- with a damp cloth and then wipe the cov- mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. ers down with a dry cloth. Make sure that the leather does not Cleaning wooden trim and trim ele- become soaked.
Page 335 Care Cleaning the roof lining and carpets Roof lining: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush or dry shampoo. Carpets: use the carpet and textile clean- ing agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 336 Useful information ......334 Where will I find...? ......334 Flat tyre ..........336 Battery (vehicle) ........ 340 Jump-starting ........344 Towing and tow-starting ....346 Electrical fuses ......... 350...
Page 337: Useful Information
Where will I find...? CLS Shooting Brake: open the tailgate. Useful information Open the right-hand side trim panel. This Owner's Manual describes all mod- Remove warning triangle :. els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of Setting up the warning triangle going to press.
Page 338: Where Will I Find
Where will I find...? Observe the legal requirements for each individual country. Vehicle tool kit General notes The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stow- age well under the boot floor/luggage com- partment floor. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle tool kit is on the left- CLS Shooting Brake: open the boot lid.
Page 339 Flat tyre Vehicles with a collapsible emergency Open the boot lid/tailgate. spare wheel (AMG vehicles) Swing the boot floor/luggage compart- ment floor upwards ( page 301) or page 302). Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergency spare wheel Example: CLS Coupé Towing eye One pair of gloves Jack Folding wheel chock...
Page 340: Flat Tyre
Flat tyre Stop the vehicle as far away as possible vres, and driving over obstacles (kerbs, pot- from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level holes, off-road). This applies in particular to a ground. laden vehicle. Switch on the hazard warning lamps. Stop driving in emergency mode if: Engage the parking brake.
Page 341 Flat tyre "MOExtended". Make sure that you only Immediately change out of clothing which use the size of tyre specified for the vehicle. has come into contact with tyre sealant. If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical attention immediately. TIREFIT kit ! Do not operate the tyre inflation com- Using the TIREFIT kit pressor for longer than eight minutes at a...
Page 342 Flat tyre Pull plug ? with the cable and hose A out If a tyre pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/ 26 psi) has not been attained after five of the housing. minutes: ( page 339). Screw hose A onto flange B of tyre seal- ant bottle :.
Page 343 In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with icantly impair the vehicle's braking and driv- the Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone ing characteristics. There is a risk of accident. number, e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's Do not continue driving.
Page 344: Battery (Vehicle)
Battery (vehicle) work on the battery carried out at a qualified sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can specialist workshop. ignite. There is a risk of an explosion. Make sure that the positive terminal of a WARNING connected battery does not come into con- Work carried out incorrectly on the battery tact with vehicle parts.
Page 345 On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, ensure that the ignition is switched off. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- Check that all the indicator lamps in the mends that you only use batteries which have instrument cluster are off.
Page 346 ( page 109). Never charge a battery which is still fitted in the vehicle unless a Mercedes-Benz approved Charging the battery battery charger is being used. A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes-...
Page 347: Jump-Starting
Jump-starting Jump-starting WARNING Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery. Keep children away from batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with water and seek medical attention.
Page 348 Jump-starting Do not use a rapid charging device to start the vehicle. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jump leads. Observe the following points: the battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
Page 349 Towing and tow-starting Slide cover : of positive terminal ; in the direction of the arrow. Connect positive terminal ; on your vehicle to positive terminal = of donor battery B using the jump lead. Always begin with positive terminal ; on your own vehicle first. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
Page 350: Towing And Tow-Starting
Towing and tow-starting ! Observe the following points when towing The automatic transmission must be in posi- tion N when the vehicle is being towed. with a tow rope: The battery must be connected and charged. secure the tow rope on the same side on Otherwise, you: both vehicles.
Page 351 Towing and tow-starting Take cover ; off the opening. Screw the towing eye in clockwise to the stop and tighten it. Removing the towing eye Loosen the towing eye and unscrew it. Position the top of cover : in the bumper and press it in at the bottom until it engages.
Page 352 Towing and tow-starting The automatic transmission automatically Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition shifts to position P when you open the driver's lock. or front-passenger door or when you remove Shift the automatic transmission to posi- the key from the ignition lock. In order to tion N.
Page 353 CLS Coupé: fuse box in the boot on the Only use fuses that have been approved for right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the in the direction of travel correct fuse rating for the systems con- cerned.
Page 354: Electrical Fuses
Electrical fuses Remove any existing moisture from the To open: release cover : at the top right fuse box using a dry cloth. and left-hand sides with a flat object. To open: take lines ; from the guides. Open cover : downwards in the direction of the arrow.
Page 356 Useful information ......354 Important safety notes ....354 Operation ........... 354 Winter operation ....... 356 Tyre pressure ........357 Changing a wheel ......362 Wheel and tyre combinations ..367 Emergency spare wheel ....377...
Page 357: Useful Information
Accessories that are not approved for your damage. Hidden tyre damage could also be vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being causing the unusual handling characteristics. used correctly can impair the operating If you find no signs of damage, have the tyres safety.
Page 358 Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the ard valve cap or other valve caps approved by wheels. Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Do not fit any Run in new tyres at moderate speeds for other valve caps or systems, e.g. tyre pres- the first 100 km.
Page 359: Winter Operation
Restart the tyre pressure monitor thereby damaging the tyres permanently. page 361). Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility For more information on driving with an emer- for this type of damage. gency spare wheel, see (...
Page 360: Tyre Pressure
Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre- There is a risk of accident. sponding standard of quality. Follow recommended tyre inflation pressures...
Page 361 Tyre pressure does not permit any reliable conclusion about Check the tyre for foreign objects. the tyre pressure. On vehicles fitted with the Check whether the wheel is losing air or the electronic tyre pressure monitor, the tyre valve is leaking. pressure can be checked using the on-board If you are unable to rectify the damage, con- computer.
Page 362 Tyre pressure significant pressure loss in a tyre. If the speed The recommended tyre pressures can be of rotation of a wheel changes as a result of found in the table on the fuel filler flap. The a loss of pressure, a corresponding warning tyre pressure loss warning system can only message will appear in the multifunction dis- give reliable warnings if you have set the...
Page 363 Tyre pressure values indicated by a pressure gauge are Tyre pressure monitor higher than those shown by the on-board Important safety notes computer. In this case, do not reduce the tyre pressures. It is the driver's responsibility to set the tyre The operation of the tyre pressure monitor pressure to the recommended cold tyre pres- can be affected by interference from radio...
Page 364 The radio type approval number for the tyre Use the table on the inside of the fuel filler pressure monitor can be found online at: flap to ensure that the tyre pressure is set http://www.mercedes-benz.de/ correctly in all four tyres for the current betriebsanleitung. operating conditions.
Page 365 Changing a wheel Interchange front and rear wheels only if the Country Radio type approval number wheels and tyres are of the same dimensions. Brazil 1489-10-4415 ! On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure Dubai TRA, Registered NO monitor, electronic components are loca- 0016161/08 ted in the wheel.
Page 366: Changing A Wheel
Changing a wheel If included in the vehicle equipment, Storing wheels remove the tyre-change tool kit from the Store wheels that are not being used in a cool, vehicle. dry and preferably dark place. Protect the Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling tyres against oil, grease, petrol and diesel.
Page 367 Mercedes-Benz. If the jack is used incorrectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is raised. the jack is designed only to raise and hold the vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being changed.
Page 368 Changing a wheel Example Using wheel wrench :, loosen the bolts on the wheel you wish to change by about one Make sure that the base of the jack is posi- full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com- tioned vertically under the jacking point. pletely.
Page 369 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you Have the tightening torque immediately only use wheel bolts which have been checked at a qualified specialist workshop approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the after a wheel is changed. respective wheel. ! Vehicles with a collapsible emergency...
Page 370: Wheel And Tyre Combinations
MO = Mercedes-Benz Original MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended (tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer- tain AMG tyres) Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres may only be used on wheels that have been Tightening wheel bolts (example: vehicle with specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 371 Wheel and tyre combinations Overview of abbreviations used in the follow- ing tyre tables: BA: both axles FA: front axle RA: rear axle You will find a table with recommended tyre pressures for various operating conditions on the inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap. For further information on tyre pressure, see page 357).
Page 372 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres CLS 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Summer tyres R 17 Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5 2, 3 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL MOExtended R 18 Tyres...
Page 373 Wheel and tyre combinations Winter tyres R 17 Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5 BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+Si 2, 3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5 BA: 245/45 R17 99 V XL M+SiMOExtended R 18 Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
Page 374 Wheel and tyre combinations R 19 Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 34.5 FA: 255/35 R19 96 Y XL RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 4, 5 RA: 285/30 R19 98 Y XL All-weather tyres R 18 Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
Page 375 Wheel and tyre combinations R 18 Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5 BA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL MOExtended FA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5 RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 FA: 285/35 R18 97 Y...
Page 376 Wheel and tyre combinations CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Summer tyres R 17 Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL 2, 3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5 BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL MOExtended R 18 Tyres...
Page 377 Wheel and tyre combinations Winter tyres R 17 Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5 BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+Si 2, 3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5 BA: 245/45 R17 99 V XL M+SiMOExtended R 18 Tyres Light-alloy wheels...
Page 378 Wheel and tyre combinations All-weather tyres R 18 Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 255/40 R18 99 H XL M+S BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5 BA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 4, 5 RA: 285/35 R18 97 H XL M+S Winter tyres R 18 Tyres...
Page 379 Wheel and tyre combinations All-weather tyres R 18 Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 255/40 R18 99 H XL M+S BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5 BA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 4, 5 RA: 285/35 R18 97 H XL M+S Winter tyres R 18 Tyres...
Page 380: Emergency Spare Wheel
Emergency spare wheel Replace the tyres after six years at the latest, Emergency spare wheel regardless of wear. This also applies to the Important safety notes emergency spare wheel. WARNING When you are driving with the collapsible emergency spare wheel fitted, the tyre The wheel/tyre dimensions and the tyre type pressure loss warning system or the tyre of the spare wheel/emergency spare wheel...
Page 381 It will not otherwise fit into the spare wheel well. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have this work performed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Example: CLS Coupé: stowage well Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.
Page 382 Emergency spare wheel The tyre inflation compressor can be oper- When the specified tyre pressure has been ated again once it has cooled down. reached, press on/off switch A on the electric air pump to 0. The tyre inflation compressor is switched off.
Page 383 Emergency spare wheel Technical data All vehicles (except AMG vehicles) "Minispare" emergency spare wheel Tyres Light-alloy wheels T 155/60 R18 107 M 4.5B x 18 H2 ET 36 Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) AMG vehicles Collapsible emergency spare wheel Tyres Light-alloy wheels 175/50 –...
Page 384 Useful information ......382 Information on technical data ..382 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..382 Vehicle electronics ......383 Identification plates ......384 Service products and capacities ..385 Vehicle data ........394 Trailer tow hitch ........ 396 24 GHz radar sensor system (coun-...
Page 385: Useful Information
Mercedes-Benz parts meet the approval For this reason, Mercedes-Benz recommends requirements. The use of non-approved parts that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or may invalidate the vehicle's general operating parts of equal quality. Only use tyres, wheels permit.
Page 386: Vehicle Electronics
(VIN) ( page 384) and the engine num- cialist workshop. ber ( page 385) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz parts. ! The operating permit may be invalidated if the instructions for installation and use of RF transmitters are not observed. Vehicle electronics...
Page 387: Identification Plates
(VIN) Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi- mum transmission outputs or aerial positions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at the base of the aerial must not exceed the following values:...
Page 388: Service Products And Capacities
Service products and capacities Maximum permissible rear axle load (kg) Paint code The data shown on the vehicle identifica- tion plate is example data. This data is dif- ferent for every vehicle and can deviate from the data shown here. You can find the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehi- cle's identification plate.
Page 389 If you or others come into contact with fuel, you use products tested and approved by observe the following: Mercedes-Benz. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro- Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin priate section.
Page 390 Service products and capacities Tank capacity The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary, depending on the vehicle equipment. The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary, depending on the vehicle equipment. Model Total capa- city: CLS Model Total capa- Shooting city CLS...
Page 391 Only lower is available, you must have the vehi- cleaning additives recommended by cle adapted to this fuel at a qualified spe- Mercedes-Benz should be added to petrol, cialist workshop. see "Additives". You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz E10 fuel contains up to 10 % bioethanol.
Page 392 In areas where petrol with the required addi- petrol tives is not available, carbon deposits can paraffin build up. In this case, Mercedes-Benz recom- kerosene mends the use of additives that have been Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles;...
Page 393 COC documents Only use flow improvers tested and approved (EU CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These by Mercedes-Benz. During use, please documents are delivered with your vehicle. observe the information on operation. The consumption figures were in each case...
Page 394 MB Approval 229.1 229.3 or ACEA A3 Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved diesel engines: MB Approval 229.1, engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz 229.3, 229.5 or ACEA C3 engines. Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine Further information on tested and approved oils for AMG vehicles.
Page 395 Benz according to MB Approval 331.0. Information about approved brake fluid can Engine oil viscosity be obtained at any qualified specialist work- shop or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Have the brake fluid renewed regularly at a qualified specialist workshop. Coolant Important safety notes WARNING Antifreeze is highly flammable.
Page 396 When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil- Further information on coolants can be led with a coolant mixture that ensures found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec- for Service Products, MB Specifications for tion.
Page 397: Vehicle Data
Vehicle data At temperatures below freezing: Dimensions and weights Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter- Fit. Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temper- ature. Down to Ò10 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit to 2 parts water.
Page 398 Vehicle data All models CLS Coupé CLS Coupé CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC Blue- Maximum roof load 100 kg EFFICIENCY Maximum boot load 100 kg Vehicle height 1416 mm Unladen weight 1875 kg CLS Coupé CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCY CLS Coupé Vehicle height 1416 mm CLS 63 AMG Unladen weight...
Page 399: Trailer Tow Hitch
Trailer tow hitch CLS Shooting Brake CLS Shooting Brake CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCY CLS 63 AMG Vehicle height Vehicle length 1416 mm 4991 mm Unladen weight 1830 kg Vehicle width including 2075 mm exterior mirrors Vehicle width excluding 1881 mm CLS Shooting Brake exterior mirrors CLS 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Vehicle height...
Page 400 Trailer tow hitch Example: anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch Anchorage points Overhang dimension Rear axle centre line For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the overhang dimension including protective cov- ering is 1278 mm.
Page 401: 24 Ghz Radar Sensor System
( page 243). The current country overview can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on the Internet at: http://www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung.
Page 402 24 GHz radar sensor system (country overview) Vehicles with a navigation system: the radar sensor system is deactivated automatically near radio telescope facilities. A display message appears in the multifunction display to tell you that the radar sensor system is being switched off ( page 263).

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