maintenance MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2018 User Guide

ASSYS TP LUS
Service message The ASSYS TP LU Ss ervic ei nterval display
inform sy ou of th en ex ts ervic ed ue date.
You can fin di nformation on th et yp eofs ervic e
and servic ei ntervals in th eM aintenance Book -
let .
You can obtain further information from an
authorize dM ercedes-Benz Cente rora t
http://www.mbusa.co m( US Ao nl y).
i The ASSYS TP LU Ss ervic ei nterval display
does no ts ho wa ny information on th ee ng in e
oil level. Observ et he note sont he engin eo il
level ( Y
page 258).
The multifunction display shows as ervic em es -
sage for several seconds, e.g. :R
Servic eAin..d ay sR
Servic eAd ueR
Servic eAo verdu eby..d ay s
Dependin gont he operating condition soft he
vehicle, th er emaining time or distanc eu ntil th e
next servic ed ue dat eisd isplayed.
The lette r A or B ,p ossibl yinc onnectio nw it ha
number or another letter, indicates th et yp eo f
service. A stand sf or am inor servic ea nd B for a
major service.
You can obtain further information from an
authorize dM ercedes-Benz Center.
The ASSYS TP LU Ss ervic ei nterval display does
no tt ak ei nt oa ccoun ta ny periods of time during
whic ht he battery is disconnected.
Maintainin gt he time-dependen ts ervic es ch ed-
ule: X
Not ed own th es ervic ed ue dat ed isplayed in
th em ultifunction display before disconnect -
ing th eb attery.
or X
Afte rr econnecting th eb attery, subtrac tt he
battery disconnection periods from th es er -
vic ed at es hown on th ed isplay.
Hiding as ervice messageX
Press th e v or 8 butto nont he steering
wheel. Displaying service messages X
Switc hont he ignition .X
Press th e Y or e butto ntos elect th e
Serv. menu. X
Press th e c or d butto ntos elect th e
ASSYST PLU S submen ua nd confirm by press-
ing th e v button.
The servic ed ue dat ea ppear sint he multi-
function display.
Infor ma ti on abou tS ervice
Resetting th eA SSYS TP LUS service
interval display
! If th eA SS YS TP LU Ss ervic ei nterval display
has been inadvertentl yr eset ,t hi ss etting can
be correcte dataq ualified specialist work-
shop.
Hav es ervic ew or kc arrie do ut as described in
th eM aintenance Booklet .T his may otherwise
lead to increased wear and damag etot he
major assemblies or th ev ehicle.
Aq ualified specialist workshop ,e .g .ana uthor-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center, will reset th e
ASSYS TP LU Ss ervic ei nterval display after th e
servic ew or kh as been carrie do ut .Y ou can also
obtain further information on maintenance
work, for example.
Special service requirements The specifie dm aintenance interval takes only
th en orma lo peration of th ev ehicl ei nt o
account. Under arduous operating condition so r
increased load on th ev ehicle, maintenance
wor km us tbec arrie do ut mor ef re quently, for
example: R
regular cit yd rivin gw it hf re quen ti ntermediat e
stops R
if th ev ehicl eisp rimarily used to travel short
distances R
use in mountainous terrain or on poor road
surfaces R
if th ee ng in eiso ften lef ti dlin gf or lon gp eriodsR
in particularly dust yc onditi ons, or if air-recir-
culation mod eisf re quentl yu sed
In these or similar operating conditions, hav e
th ei nterior filter, engin ea ir cleaner, engin eo il
and oil filter, for example, changed mor ef re -ASSYST PLUS 261
Maintenance and care Z

quently. Under arduous operatin gc onditions,
the tires must be checked more often. Further
information can be obtained at aq ualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-
Ben zC enter.
Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is
also available in other countries. You can obtain
further information from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Care
General notes
H Environmental note
Dispose of empty packagin ga nd cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible man-
ner.
! For cleanin gy our vehicle, do not use any of
the following: R
dry, rough or hard cloths R
abrasive cleanin ga gentsR
solvents R
cleanin ga gent sc ontainin gs olvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective films
with hard objects, e.g. ar ing or ice scraper.
You could otherwise scratch or damage the
surfaces and protective film.
! Do not park your vehicle for al ong period of
time directly after cleaning, particularly after
cleanin gt he wheel rim with wheel cleaner.
Wheel cleaner can lead to the increased cor-
rosion of the brake discs and pads. Therefore,
drive for af ew minutes after cleaning. By
heating up the brakes, the brake discs and
pads dry. The vehicle can then be parked for a
long period of time.
Regular care of your vehicle is ac ondition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care product sa nd cleanin ga gent sr ecom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Washing the vehicle and cleaning the
paintwork
Automatic car wash
G WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle. There is ar isk of an accident.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
condition su ntil full brakin gp ower is restored.
! When Distance Pilot DISTRONIC or the
HOLD function is activated, the vehicle
brakes automatically in certain situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC and the HOLD
function in the following or similar situations: R
when towing the vehicle R
in the car wash
! Never clean your vehicle in aT ouchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleanin ga gents. These cleanin ga gent sc an
damage the paintwor korp lastic parts.
! Make sure that the automatic transmission
is in position N when washing your vehicle in
at ow-through car wash. The vehicle could be
damaged if the transmission is in another
position.
! Make sure that: R
the side windows and the sliding sunroof
are fully closed. R
the blower is switched off. R
the windshield wiper switch is at position 0 .
The vehicle may otherwise be damaged.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleanin gitinana utomatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off wax
from the windshield and the wiper blades. This
will preven ts mears and reduce wiping noises
caused by residue on the windshield.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in each country.262
Care
Maintenance and care

X
Do not us eh ot water and do not wash the
vehicl eind ir ect sunlight.X
Use as of ts po ng etoc lean.X
Use am il dc leaning agent, such as ac ar
shampo oa pp roved by Mercedes-Benz.X
Thoroughl yh os ed ow nt he vehicl ew it hag en -
tle jet of water. X
Do not point the water jet directl yt owards the
ai ri nlet.X
Use plenty of water and rinse ou tt he sponge
frequently. X
Rinse the vehicl ew it hc lean water and dry
thoroughl yw it hac hamois.X
Do not le tt he cleaning agent dry on the paint-
work.
Carefully remove al ld eposit sofr oa ds al ta s
soo na sp os sibl ew he nd rivin ginw in ter.
Powe rw as hers
G WARNING
The water jet fro mac ircular jet nozzl e( di rt
blasters )c an cause invisible exterio rd amag e
to the tire sorc hassi sc omponents. Compo-
nents damage dint hi sw ay ma yf ai lu nexpect-
edly .T here is ar is kofana ccident.
Do not us ep ower washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Hav ed amaged
tire sorc hassi sc omponents replaced imme-
diately.
! Alway sm ai ntain ad is tance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm )b et ween the vehicl ea nd the
powe rw as he rn ozzle. Informatio na bout the
correct distance is availabl ef ro mt he equip-
ment manufacturer.
Mov et he powe rw as he rn ozzl ea round when
cleaning your vehicle.
Do not ai md ir ectl yata ny of the following:R
Tires R
Doo rg aps, roo fg aps, joints, etc.R
Electrical components R
Battery R
Connectors R
Lamps R
Seals R
Trim R
Ventilatio ns lo ts Damaged seals or electrical components can
lead to leaks or failures.
! Vehicles with decorative film: parts of your
vehicl ea re covered with ad ec orative film.
Maintain ad is tance of at leas t2 7.5 in (70 cm)
between the parts of the vehicl ec overed with
the fil ma nd the nozzl eoft he high pressure
cleaner.
Informatio na bout the correct distance is
availabl ef ro mt he eq uip ment manufacturer.
M
ov et he powe rw as he rn ozzl ea round when
cleaning your vehicle.
Cleanin gt he paintwork
! Do not affix: R
stickers R
films R
magnetic plate sors im ilar items
to painte ds ur faces .Y ou could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, area sa ff ecte db y
corrosion and damage caused by inadequate
car ec anno ta lway sbec ompletel yr epaired .I n
such cases, visit aq uali fied specialis tw or kshop.X
Remov ed ir ti mmediately, where possible,
whil ea voidin gr ubbi ng too hard.X
Soa ki nsect remains with insect remove ra nd
rinse off the treated area sa ft erwards.X
Soa kb ir dd ropping sw it hw at er and rinse off
the treated area sa ft erwards.X
Remov ec oolant, brake fluid ,t ree resin, oils,
fuel sa nd greases by rubbing gently with a
cloth soaked in petroleu me ther or lighter
fluid. X
Use tar remove rtor emove tar stains.X
Use silicone remove rtor emove wax.
If water no longe rf orms "beads "ont he paint
surface, us et he paint car ep roducts recommen-
de da nd approved by Mercedes-Benz. Thi sist he
cas ea pp roximately every thre etof iv em onths,
depending on the climate conditions and the
car ep roduct used.
If dirt ha sp en etrated the paint surface or if the
paint ha sb ec ome dull ,t he paint cleane rr ecom-
mend ed a nd approved by Mercedes-Benz
s houl dbeu sed.
Do not us et hese car ep roducts in the su noro n
the hoo dw hile the hoo dish ot.Care 263
Maintenance and care Z

X
Use as uitabl et ouch-up stick, e.g. MB Touch-
Up Stick ,tor epair slight damage to the paint-
work quickly and provisionally.
Matt ef inish care
! Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy
wheels. Polishing causes the finish to shine.
! The following may cause the paint to
become shiny and thus reduce the matte
effect: R
strong rubbing of the paintwork with
unsuitabl em aterialsR
frequent use of automatic car washes R
washing the vehicle in direct sunlight
! Never use paint cleaner, buffing or polishing
products, or gloss preserver, e.g. wax, for the
purpose of paintwork care. These products
are only suitabl ef or high-gloss surfaces. Their
use on vehicles with matte paintwork leads to
considerable surface damage or, more spe-
cifically ,tos hiny, spotted areas.
Alway sh ave paintwork repairs carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
! Do not use wash programs with ah ot wax
treatment under any circumstances.
Observe these notes if your vehicle has ac lear
matte finish. This will help you to avoid damage
to the paintwork due to incorrect treatment.
These notes also apply to light alloy wheels with
ac lear matte finish.
The vehicle should ideally be washed by hand
using as oft sponge, car shampoo and plenty of
water.
Use only insect remover and car shampoo from
the range of approved Mercedes-Benz care
products.
Cleaning the vehicl ep arts
Cleaning the wheels
G WARNING
The water jet from ac ircular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nent sd amage dint his way may fail unexpect-
edly .T here is ar isk of an accident. Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis component sr eplaced imme-
diately.
! Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
! Do not park your vehicle for al ong period of
time directly after cleaning, particularl ya fter
cleaning the wheel rim with wheel cleaner.
Wheel cleaner can lead to the increased cor-
rosion of the brake discs and pads. Therefore,
drive for af ew minutes after cleaning. By
heating up the brakes, the brake discs and
pads dry. The vehicle can then be parked for a
long period of time.
Cleaning the windows
G WARNING
You could become trapped by the windshield
wipers if they start moving while cleaning the
windshiel dorw iper blades. There is ar isk of
injury.
Alway ss witch off the windshiel dw ipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windshiel do r
wiper blades.
! Only fold the windshiel dw ipers awa yf rom
the windshiel dw hen vertical. Otherwise, you
will damage the hood.
! Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,
solvents or cleaning agents containing sol-
vents to clean the inside of the windows. Do
not touch the insides of the windows with
hard objects, e.g. an ice scraper or ring. There
is otherwise ar isk of damaging the windows.
! Clea nt he water drainage channels of the
windshiel da nd the rear window at regular
intervals. Deposits such as leaves, petals and
pollen may under certain circumstances pre-
vent water from draining away. This can lead
to corrosion damage and damage to elec-
tronic components. X
Clea nt he inside and outside of the windows
with ad amp cloth and ac leaning product that
is recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.264
Care
Maintenance and care

Cleaning wiper blades
G WARNING
You coul db ecome trapped by th ew indshield
wiper sift he ys ta rt moving while cleanin gt he
windshield or wiper blades .T her eisar is ko f
injury.
Always switch off th ew indshield wiper sa nd
th ei gnition before cleanin gt he windshield or
wiper blades.
! Only fold th ew indshield wiper sa way from
th ew indshield when vertical. Otherwise, you
will damag et he hood.
! Do no tp ull th ew iper blade. Otherwise, the
wiper blade coul dbed amaged.
! Do no tc lean wiper blades to oo ften and do
no tr ub them to oh ard .O th erwise, th eg raph-
ite coatin gc oul dbed amaged. This could
caus ew iper noise.
! Hol dt he wiper arm securely when folding
back .T he windshield coul dbed amaged if the
wiper arm smacks against it suddenly. X
Fol dt he windshield wiper arm sa way from the
windshield. X
Carefully clean th ew iper blades wit had amp
cloth. X
Fol dt he windshield wiper arm sb ack again
before switching on th ei gnition.
Cleaning th ee xterior lighting
! Only use cleanin ga gents or cleanin gc loths
whic ha re suitable for plastic light lenses.
Unsuitable cleanin ga gents or cleanin gc loths
coul ds cr atch or damag et he plastic light len-
ses. X
Clean th ep lastic lenses of th ee xteri or lights
wit haw et sponge and am ild cleanin ga gent,
e.g .M ercedes-Ben zc ar shampoo or cleaning
cloths.
Cleaning th em irror turn signals
! Only use cleanin ga gents or cleanin gc loths
that are suitable for plastic lenses .U ns uitable
cleanin ga gents or cleanin gc loth sc ould
scratch or damag et he plastic lenses of the
mirror tur ns ignals. X
Clean th ep lastic lenses of th em irror tur ns ig-
nals in th ee xteri or mirror housing usin gaw et
sponge and mild cleanin ga gent, e.g.
Mercedes-Ben zc ar shampoo or cleaning
cloths.
Cleaning th es ensors
! If you clean th es ensor sw it hap ower
washer, mak es ure that you keep ad istance
of at least 11.8 in (30 cm )b etween the vehicl e
and th ep ower washer nozzle. Information
about th ec orrec td istanc eisa vailabl ef ro m
th ee quipment manufacturer.
X
Clean sensors C of th ed riving systems with
water, car shampoo and as of tc loth.
Cleaning th er ea rv iew camera
! Do no tc lean th ec amera len sa nd th ea rea
aroun dt he rear view camera with ap ower
washer. Care 265
Maintenance and care Z

X
Make sure that the vehicle is at as tandstill
and the SmartKey is in key position H in the
ignition lock. X
Open the camera cover for cleaning via the
multimedia system (see the separate operat-
ing instructions). X
To clean the rear view camera: use clear
water and as oft cloth to clean camera
lens C .
Cleanin gt he exhaust pipes
G WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is ar isk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
! Do not clean the exhaust pipe with acid-
based cleaning agents, such as bathroom
cleaner or wheel cleaner.
! Mercedes-AMG vehicles with black exhaust
pipes: the black-chrome tailpipe finishers
should not be polished with ac hrome polish.
They will otherwise lose their black sheen. For
optimal care, the faceplates should be rubbed
with al ightly oiled cloth after every car wash.
Commercially available engine and care oils
are suitable for this.
For heavier soiling, you can apply af ine paint-
work polish with am icrofiber cloth. Remove
the excess polish residue after polishing.
Impurities combined with the effect sofr oad grit
and corrosive environmental factors may cause
flash rust to form on the surface. You can
restore the original shine of the exhaust pipe by
cleaning it regularly ,e specially in winter and
after washing. X
Clean the exhaust pipe with ac are product
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Interior care
Cleanin gt he display
! For cleaning, do not use any of the following: R
alcohol-based thinner or gasoline R
abrasive cleaning agents R
commercially-availabl eh ousehold cleaning
agents
These may damage the display surface. Do
not put pressure on the display surface when
cleaning. This could lead to irreparable dam-
age to the display. X
Before cleaning the display ,m ake sure that it
is switched off and has cooled down. X
Clean the display surface using ac ommer-
cially available microfiber cloth and TFT/LCD
display cleaner. X
Dry the display surface using ad ry microfiber
cloth.
Cleanin gt he plastic trim
G WARNING
Care products and cleaning agents containing
solvents cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. As ar esult, plastic parts may
come loose in the event of air bag deploy-
ment. There is ar isk of injury.
Do not use any care products and cleaning
agents to clean the cockpit.
! Never attach the following to plastic surfa-
ces: R
stickers R
films R
perfume oil container or similar
You could otherwise damage the plastic.
! Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or
sunscreen to come into contact with the plas-
tic trim. This maintains the high-quality look of
the surfaces. X
Wipe the plastic trim with ad amp, lint-free
cloth, e.g. am icrofiber cloth. X
Heavy soiling: use care and cleaning prod-
ucts recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
The surface may change color temporarily.
Wait until the surface is dry again.266
Care
Maintenance and care

Cleaning th es te ering wheel and gear or
selector lever X
Thoroughl yw ipe wit had amp cloth or use
leather car ea gents that have been recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning genuine wood and trim ele-
ments
! Do no tu se solvent-based cleanin ga gents
suc hast ar remover, wheel cleaners, polishes
or waxes. Ther eiso th erwise ar is kofd amag-
ing th es urface.
! Do no tu se chrom ep olis hont ri mp ieces.
The trim pieces have ac hr om el ook but are
mostly made of anodized aluminum and can
lose their shin eifc hr om ep olis hisu sed. Use
ad amp, lint-free cloth instead when cleaning
th et ri mp ieces.
If th ec hr ome-plated trim pieces are very
dirty, you can use ac hr om ep olish. If you are
unsure as to whether th et ri mp ieces are
chrome-plated or not, consult an authorized
Mercedes-Ben zC enter.X
Wipe th ew oode nt ri ma nd trim pieces wit ha
damp, lint-free cloth ,e .g .am icrofiber cloth.X
Heavy soiling: use car ea nd cleanin gp rod-
uct sr ecommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning th es eat covers
General notes
! Do no tu se am icrofiber cloth to clean covers
made out of real leather ,a rtificial leather or
DINAMICA .Ifu sed often ,t he se can damage
th ec over.
Not et ha tr egular car eise ssential to ensure that
th ea ppearanc ea nd comfor toft he covers is
retaine do ve rt ime. Genuine leather seat covers
! To retain th en atural appearanc eoft he
leather ,o bserv et he followin gc leaning
instructions: R
Clean genuine leather covers carefull yw ith
ad amp cloth and then wipe th ec overs
down wit had ry cloth. R
Mak es ure that th el eather does not
become soaked. It may otherwise become
roug ha nd cracked. R
Only use leather car ea gents that have
been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. You can obtain these from aq ualified
specialist workshop.
Leather is an atural product.
It exhibit sn atural surface characteristics, for
example: R
differences in th et extur eR
marks caused by growth and injury R
sligh tn uances of color
Thes ea re characteristic sofl eather and not
material defects.
Seat cover sofo ther materials
! Observ et he followin gw hen cleaning:R
clean artificial leather covers wit hac loth
moistene dw it has olution containing 1%
detergen t( e.g. dish washin gl iquid).R
clean cloth covers wit ham icrofiber cloth
moistene dw it has olution containing 1%
detergen t( e.g. dish washin gl iquid). Rub
c ar
efull ya nd always wipe entir es eat sec-
tions to avoid leaving visible lines. Leave
th es eat to dry afterwards. Cleaning results
depen dont he type of dirt and how lon gi t
has been there. R
clean DINAMICA covers wit had amp cloth.
Mak es ure that you wipe entir es eat sec-
tions to avoid leaving visible lines.
Cleaning th es eat belts
G WARNING
Seat belt sc an become severely weakened if
bleached or dyed. This coul dc aus et he seat
belt stot ea rorf ail, for instance, in th ee vent of
an accident. This pose sani ncreased ris ko f
injury or fatal injury.
Never bleac hord ye th es eat belts.Care 267
Maintenance and care Z

shown in the Serv. menu of the multifunction
display, see illustration (example).
For information on the message display, refer to
the "Checking the tire pressure electronically"
section ( Y
page 296).
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked at least once every two
weeks when cold and inflated to the pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on the Tire and Loading Information placard
on the driver's door B-pillar or the tire pres-
sure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap. If
your vehicle has tires of ad ifferent size than
the size indicated on the Tire and Loading
Information placard or, if available, the tire
pressure label ,y ou should determine the
proper tire pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with at ire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates al ow tire pres-
sure telltale when one or more of your tires
are significantly underinflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale lights up,
you should stop and check your tires as soon
as possible ,a nd inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on as ignificantly underin-
flated tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability. Please note that
the TPMS is not as ubstitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver's responsi-
bility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if
underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres-
sure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys-
tem detects am alfunction, the warning lamp
will flash for approximately am inute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will be repeated every time the vehi-
cle is started as long as the malfunction
exists. When the malfunction indicator is illu-
minated, the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for av ariety of
reasons, including the installation of incom-
patible replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functionin gp roperly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alternate Tires
and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
It is the driver's responsibility to set the tire
pressure to that recommended for cold tires
which is suitable for the operating situation
( Y
page 290). Note that the correct tire pressure
for the current operating situation must first be
taught-in to the tire pressure monitor. If as ub-
stantial loss of pressure occurs, the warning
threshold for the warning message is aligned to
the taught-in reference values. Restart the tire
pressure monitor after adjusting the pressure of
the cold tires ( Y
page 297). The current pres-
sures are saved as new reference values. As a
result, aw arning message will appea rift he tire
pressure drops significantly.
The tire pressure monitor does not warn you of
an incorrectly set tire pressure. Observe the
notes on the recommended tire pressure
( Y
page 290).
The tire pressure monitor is not able to warn you
of as udden loss of pressure, e.g. if the tire is
penetrated by af oreign object. In the event of a
sudden loss of pressure, bring the vehicle to a
halt by braking carefully .A void abrupt steering
movements. Tire pressure 295
Wheels and tires Z

Whee la nd tire combinations
General notes You can ask for information regarding permitted
wheel/tire combinations at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
You should regularl yc heck the pressure of the
emergency spare wheel, particularly prio rt o
long trips, and correct the pressure as neces-
sary ( Y
pag e2 90). The valu eont he wheel is
valid.
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use tires and wheels
which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz
specifically for you rv ehicle.
These tires have been speciall ya dapted for
use with the control systems, such as ABS or
ESP ®
,a nd are marked as follows:R
MO = M ercedes-Benz OriginalR
MOE = M ercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires featuring run-fla tc haracteristics)R
MO1 = M ercedes-Benz Original (only cer-
tain AMG tires)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires may
only be use donw heels that have been spe-
cifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tires, wheels or accessories tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Certain
characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicl en oise
emissions or fuel consumption, may other-
wis ebea dversely affected .Ina ddition, when
driving with al oad, tire dimension variations
coul dc aus et he tires to come into contact
with the bodywork and axle components. This
coul dr esult in damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for dam-
age resulting from the use of tires, wheels or
accessories other than those tested and
approved.
Informatio nont ires, wheels and approved
combinations can be obtained from any quali-
fied specialist workshop.
! Retreaded tires are neither tested nor rec-
ommende dbyM ercedes-Benz, since previ-
ous damage cannot alway sbed etected on
retreaded tires. As ar esult, Mercedes-Benz
cannot guarantee vehicl es afety if retreaded
tires are mounted .Don ot mount use dt ires if
you have no information abo ut thei r previous
u
sage. The recommende dp ressures for various oper-
ating conditions can be found: R
on the Tire and Loading Informatio np lacard
on the B-pillar on the driver's side R
in the tire pressure tabl eint he fuel filler flap
Observe the notes on recommende dt ire pres-
sure su nder various operating conditions
( Y
pag e2 90).
Check tire pressures regularly ,a nd only when
the tires are cold. Comply with the maintenance
recommendations of the tire manufacturer in
the vehicl ed ocument wallet.
Notes on the vehicl ee quipment –a lway se quip
the vehicle: R
with tires of the same size on ag ive na xle (left
and right) R
with the same type of tire (summer tires,
MOExtended tires, winter tires)
Exception: it is permissible to instal lad iffer-
ent type or make in the event of af lat tire.
Observe the "MOExtended tires (tires with
run-fla tc haracteristics" section ( Y
pag e2 71).
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with aT IREFIT kit at the factory .I t
is therefore recommende dt hat you additionally
equip you rv ehicl ew ith aT IREFIT kit if you mount
tires that do not feature run-fla tp roperties, e.g.
winter tires. AT IREFIT kit may be obtained from
aq ualified specialist workshop.312
Whee la nd tire combinations
Wheels and tires

Model MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval
All models
229.5
Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils
for Mercedes-AMG vehicles.
i MB approval is indicated on the oil contain-
ers.
Fillin gc apacitiesThe following values refer to an engine oil
change, including the oil filter.
Model Capacity
Mercedes ‑ AM Gv ehicles
5.8 US qt (5.5 l)
All other models
5.9 US qt (5.6 l)
Additives
! Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Brake fluid
G WARNING
The brake flui dc onstantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point of the brake
flui dist oo low ,v apo rp ockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. This would impair braking efficiency.
There is ar isk of an accident.
You should have the brake flui dr enewe da t
the specified intervals.
When handling brake fluid, observe the impor-
tant safety notes on service products
( Y
pag e3 15).
The brake flui dc hange interval sc an be found in
the Maintenance Booklet.
Only use brake flui da pproved by Mercedes-
Benz in accordance with MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approva l3 31.0.
Information about approved brake flui dc an be
obtained at any qualified specialist workshop or
on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. i Have the brake flui dr egularl yr eplaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the replace-
ment confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet.
Coolant
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com-
ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is ar isk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add anti-
freeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not spilled
next to the filler neck. Thoroughly clea nt he
antifreeze from components before starting
the engine.
! Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
coul do therwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be found
in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser-
vice Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g. on the
Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Or contact aq ualified specialist workshop.
! Always use as uitable coolant mixture, even
in countries where high temperatures prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosio na nd
overheating.
i Have the coolant regularl yr eplaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the replace-
ment confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet.
Comply with the important safety precautions
for service products when handling coolant
( Y
pag e3 15).
The coolant is am ixture of water and corrosion
inhibitor/antifreeze concentrate. It performs
the following tasks: R
Anti-corrosion protection R
Antifreeze protection R
Raising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection down to
-35 ‡( -37 †), the boiling point of the coolant
during operation is approximatel y2 66 ‡
(130 †).318
Servic ep roducts and filling capacities
Technical data