MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 2014 User Guide

Driving tips
AMGceramic brakes.....................173
Automatic transmission.................158
Brakes...........................................172
Break-in period..............................146
Downhill gradient...........................172
Drinking and driving.......................170
Driving abroad...............................116
Driving in winter .............................174
Driving on flooded roads................174
Driving on wet roads......................174
Exhaustcheck...............................170
Fuel ................................................ 170
General..........................................169
Hydroplaning.................................174
Icy road surfaces...........................174
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads...................................172
Snow chains..................................337
Symmetrical low beam..................116
Wet road surface...........................172
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer).....225
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer).....226
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating.................233
Function/notes.............................108
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive...........................109
Function/notes.............................108
Switching on/off...........................233
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message............................240
Function/notes ................................ 71
ECOdisplay
Function/notes.............................170
On-board computer.......................223
ECOstart/stop function
Automatic engine switch-off..........151
Deactivating/activating.................152
General information.......................151
Important safety notes..................151
Introduction...................................150
Emergency release
Driver's door....................................84
Fuel filler flap.................................166
Trunk...............................................88
Vehicle.............................................84
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes..................367
Points to remember.......................367
Removing.......................................368
Storage location............................368
Stowing .......................................... 368
Technical data...............................370
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ...........................................59
Safety guidelines.............................41
Emissions control
Service and warranty information....23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 273
Display message............................248
ECO start/stop function................150
Engine number............................... 373
Irregularrunning............................154
Jump-starting.................................326
Starting problems..........................154
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey.......................................149
Starting with KEYLESS-GO.............149
Switching off..................................168
Tow-starting (vehicle)..................... 331
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction)...................154
Engine oil
Adding...........................................308
Additives........................................376
Checking the oil level..................... 307
Checking the oil levelusing the
dipstick..........................................307
Display message............................250
Filling capacity...............................376
Notes about oil grades ................... 375
Notes on oil level/consumption....307
Temperature (on-board computer).234
Viscosity........................................376
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ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)
AMGmenu(on-board computer)...234
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles)..........................................70
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles)................................227
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles)......................69
Display message............................238
ETS/4ETS........................................69
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety information...........68
Warning lamp ................................. 269
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System)................................................69
Exhaustcheck...................................170
Exhaustpipe (cleaning
instructions)......................................315
Exterior lighting
Setting options..............................116
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting.......................................109
Dipping (automatic).......................111
Folding in/out(automatically).......110
Folding in/out(electrically)...........110
Folding in whenlocking(on-board
computer)......................................233
Out of position (troubleshooting)...110
Setting...........................................110
Storing settings (memory
function)........................................112
Storing the parking position..........111
Eyeglasses compartment.................279
F
Fillercap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit......................................... 320
Flat tire
MOExtended tires..........................321
Preparing the vehicle.....................321
Floormat.............................................303
Fuel
Additives........................................375
Consumption statistics..................222
Displaying the current
consumption..................................223
Displaying the range......................223
Driving tips....................................170
Fuel gauge...............................31, 219
Grade (gasoline)............................374
Important safety notes..................374
Premium-grade unleadedgasoline.374
Problem (malfunction)...................167
Refueling ........................................ 164
Tank content/reserve fuel.............374
Fuelfiller flap
Emergency release........................166
Opening/closing............................165
Fuellevel
Calling up the range (on-board
computer)......................................223
Fueltank
Capacity........................................374
Problem (malfunction)...................167
Fuse allocationchart (vehicle tool
kit)......................................................320
Fuses
Allocation chart.............................331
Before changing.............................331
Fuse box in the engine
compartment.................................332
Fuse box in the trunk.....................332
Important safety notes..................331
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory.....................301
Important safety notes..................299
Opening/closing the garage door..301
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror)...................................299
Gear indicator (on-board
computer)..........................................234
Genuine................................................22
Glove box...........................................279
H
Hazard warning lamps......................120
Head bags
Display message............................242
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Headlamps
Adding fluidtocleaning system.....309
Cleaning system (function)............120
Cleaning system (notes)................378
Fogging up.....................................122
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting.......................................100
Adjusting (electrically)...................101
Adjusting (rear)..............................101
Installing/removing (rear)..............102
Luxury ............................................ 101
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message............................246
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off.................................122
Switching on/off...........................119
Hill start assist..................................150
HOLD function
Display message............................252
Function/notes.............................186
Hood
Closing ...........................................307
Display message............................261
Important safety notes..................306
Opening.........................................306
Hydroplaning.....................................174
I
Ignitionlock
see Key positions
Immobilizer..........................................73
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .................................. 31, 219
Settings.........................................229
Warning and indicator
lamps .......................................32, 264
Instrument cluster lighting..............230
Interior lighting.................................123
Automatic control..........................123
Delayedswitch-off (on-board
computer)......................................232
Emergency lighting........................124
Manual control ............................... 124
Overview........................................123
Reading lamp.................................123
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer)......................................231
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer)......................................230
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer).........231
J
Jack
Storage location............................320
Using.............................................359
Jump starting (engine)......................326
K
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature............90
Display message............................262
Locking............................................77
Start/Stop button .......................... 147
Starting the engine........................149
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Keypositions
KEYLESS-GO..................................147
SmartKey.......................................147
Kickdown
Driving tips....................................159
Manual drive program....................163
Kneebag..............................................45
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane KeepingAssist
Activating/deactivating.................229
Display message............................253
Function/information....................209
Lane Tracking package.....................207
Lap time (RACETIMER)......................235
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors................................................63
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Light function, active
Display message............................247
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interiorlighting delayed switch-off.232
Active light function.......................121
Automatic headlamp mode............117
Cornering light function.................121
Driving abroad...............................116
Hazard warning lamps...................120
High beamflasher .......................... 120
High-beam headlamps...................119
Lightswitch...................................116
Low-beam headlamps....................118
Parking lamps................................118
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer)......................................231
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer)......................................230
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer).........231
Standing lamps..............................119
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer)......................................230
Switching the exteriorlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer)............................231
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer)..........231
Turn signals...................................119
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message).......247
Loading guidelines............................278
Locking
see Centrallocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic........................................83
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside(central locking
button).............................................83
Locking centrally
see Centrallocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)...............................232
Low-beam headlamps
Display message............................245
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical).................................116
Switching on/off...........................118
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support..........................................103
Luxury head restraints.....................101
M
M+S tires............................................ 336
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Massagefunction (PULSE)...............103
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions)......................................313
mbrace
Call priority....................................294
Display message............................241
Downloading destinations
(COMAND).....................................294
Downloading routes.......................298
Emergency call..............................291
Geo fencing...................................298
Important safety notes..................290
Locatingastolen vehicle...............297
MB info call button........................293
Remote vehicle locking..................296
Roadside Assistance button..........293
Search&Send...............................295
Self-test.........................................291
Speed alert....................................298
System..........................................291
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 299
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis.......................................297
Vehicle remote unlocking..............296
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 78
Locking vehicle................................84
Unlocking the driver's door..............84
Memory card (audio).........................225
Memory function...............................112
Message memory (on-board
computer)..........................................237
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Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer)............226
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)...........................................77
MOExtendedtires.............................. 321
Mounting wheels
Loweringthe vehicle......................361
Mountinganew wheel...................360
Raising the vehicle.........................359
Removingawheel..........................360
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away...................................358
MP3
Operation ....................................... 225
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat
Adjusting (on the seat)..................102
Multifunctiondisplay
Function/notes.............................221
Permanent display.........................230
Multifunctionsteering wheel
Operating the on-board computer.220
Overview..........................................33
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer)............224
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation .........................................53
Resettingafter beingtriggered........54
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation .........................................53
Resettingafter beingtriggered........54
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating.................205
Cleaning ......................................... 316
Function/notes.............................204
Problem (malfunction)...................207
Notes on breaking-inanew
vehicle................................................146
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults...............................................52
Operation .........................................47
System self-test...............................50
Occupant safety
Childreninthe vehicle.....................60
Important safety notes....................40
OCS
Faults...............................................52
Operation .........................................47
System self-test...............................50
Odometer...........................................222
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu.....................................234
Assistance menu...........................227
Audiomenu...................................225
Convenience submenu..................233
Displayingaservice message........310
Display messages..........................237
DISTRONICPLUS...........................184
Factory settings submenu.............234
Important safety notes..................218
Instrument cluster submenu..........229
Lighting submenu..........................230
Menu overview..............................222
Message memory..........................237
Navigation menu............................224
Operation ....................................... 220
RACETIMER...................................235
Service menu.................................229
Settings menu...............................229
Standard display............................222
Telephone menu............................226
Trip menu......................................222
Vehicle submenu...........................232
Video DVD operation.....................226
Operatingsafety
Declarationofconformity................25
Important safety notes....................24
Operatingsystem
see On-board computer
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Operator'sManual
Vehicle equipment...........................22
Outside temperature display...........220
Overhead control panel......................37
Override feature
Rearside windows...........................65
P
Paintcode number............................372
Paintwork (cleaning instructions)...313
Panicalarm..........................................40
Parking...............................................167
Important safety notes..................167
Parking brake................................169
Position of exteriormirror, front-
passenger side............................... 111
Rearview camera..........................199
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist.....................196
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message............................240
Notes/function..............................169
Warning lamp ................................. 272
Parking lamps
Switching on/off...........................118
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating.................195
Driving system...............................193
Function/notes.............................193
Important safety notes..................193
Problem (malfunction)...................196
Range of the sensors.....................194
Warning display.............................195
PASSAIRBAG OFF
seePASSENGER AIRBAGOFF
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicatorlamp .................................. 47
Problems(malfunction) .................. 244
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions).316
Power washers..................................312
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message............................241
Operation .........................................54
PRE-SAFE®Brake
Activating/deactivating.................228
Display message............................241
Function/notes ................................ 72
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Productinformation............................21
Program selector button..................159
Protection of the environment
General notes..................................21
Pulling away (automatic
transmission)..................................... 150
Q
Qualifiedspecialistworkshop...........26
R
RACESTART (AMG vehicles).............188
RACETIMER(on-board computer)....235
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating.................232
Display message............................252
Radio
Selectingastation.........................225
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehiclecomponents
Declarationofconformity................25
Readinglamp.....................................123
Rear compartment
Setting the airvents......................143
Rear fog lamp
Display message............................246
Rear seat (foldingthe backrest
forwards/back).................................281
Rear seats
Display message............................261
Rear viewcamera
Cleaning instructions.....................315
Function/notes.............................199
Switching on/off...........................200
Rear-viewmirror
Dipping (automatic).......................111
Rear window blind............................287
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Rear windowdefroster
Problem (malfunction)...................141
Switching on/off...........................140
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes..................378
Refueling
Fuel gauge...............................31, 219
Important safety notes..................164
Refueling process..........................165
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener.......................299
Programming (garage door
opener)..........................................299
Reportingsafety defects....................26
Reserve (fueltank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message............................251
Warning lamp ................................. 273
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control)........141
Reverse gear (selector lever)...........155
Reversing feature
Side windows...................................88
Sliding sunroof.................................93
Reversing lamps (display
message)............................................ 246
Roadside Assistance(breakdown)....23
Roller sunblind
Rearwindow..................................287
Roof carrier........................................283
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines).........................................318
Roof load (maximum)........................379
S
Safety
Childreninthe vehicle.....................60
Child restraint systems....................60
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)...............................................47
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seatbelt.........................57
Adjusting the height ......................... 58
Belt force limiters............................59
Cleaning ......................................... 317
Correct usage..................................56
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........59
Fastening.........................................56
Important safety guidelines.............55
Releasing.........................................58
Safety guidelines.............................41
Switching beltadjustment on/off
(on-board computer)......................233
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Warning lamp (function) ................... 58
Seats
Adjusting (electrically)...................100
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support..........................................103
Adjusting the active multicontour
seat...............................................103
Adjusting the headrestraint..........100
Adjusting the multicontour seat..... 102
Cleaning the cover.........................317
Correct driver's seatposition ........... 98
Important safety notes....................99
Massagefunction..........................103
Overview..........................................99
Seat backrest displaymessage.....261
Seat heating problem....................105
Seat ventilation problem................106
Storing settings (memory
function)........................................112
Switching seatheating on/off.......104
Switching seatventilation on/off..105
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 316
Sensors (cleaning instructions).......315
Service menu (on-board computer).229
Service products
Brake fluid.....................................376
Coolant (engine)............................377
Engine oil.......................................375
Fuel ................................................ 374
Important safety notes..................373
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)..........................................378
Washer fluid ...................................378
Settings
Factory (on-board computer).........234
On-board computer.......................229
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Setting the air distribution...............138
Settingthe airflow............................139
SETUP (on-board computer).............234
Side impact air bag.............................45
Side marker lamp (display
message)............................................ 247
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 314
Convenience closing feature............90
Convenience opening feature..........89
Important safety information...........88
Opening/closing..............................89
Problem (malfunction).....................92
Resetting.........................................91
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes....................92
Opening/closing..............................93
Problem (malfunction).....................95
Resetting.........................................94
SmartKey
Changing the battery.......................79
Changing the programming.............77
Checking the battery.......................79
Convenience closing feature............90
Convenience opening feature..........89
Display message............................262
Door central locking/unlocking.......76
Important safety notes....................76
Loss.................................................81
Mechanical key................................78
Positions (ignition lock).................147
Problem (malfunction).....................81
Starting the engine........................149
Snowchains......................................337
Sockets
Center console..............................289
General notes................................289
Rearcompartment.........................290
Trunk.............................................290
Under the armrest.........................289
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 368
Specialist workshop............................ 26
Special seat beltretractor.................. 63
Speed,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital............................................223
In the Instrument cluster.........31, 219
Segments......................................220
Selecting the unit of
measurement................................229
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles)..........................................70
Warning lamp ................................. 270
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message............................242
Introduction.....................................41
Warning lamp ................................. 272
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standinglamps
Display message............................246
Switching on/off...........................119
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine)................................ 149
Steering (display message)..............262
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically)...................106
Button overview...............................33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 220
Cleaning ......................................... 316
Important safety notes..................106
Paddle shifters...............................160
Steering wheel heating..................107
Storing settings (memory
function)........................................112
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction)...................108
Switching on/off...........................107
Steering wheel paddle shifters........160
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 235
Stowage areas...................................278
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under).............................280
Center console..............................279
Cupholders...................................284
Eyeglasses compartment...............279
Glove box .......................................279
Important safety information.........278
Rear...............................................281
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Stowagenet ................................... 281
Underdriver'sseat/front-
passenger seat..............................280
Stowage net.......................................281
Stowage space
Center console (rear).....................280
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor....................................................283
Summer tires.....................................336
Sun visor............................................286
Surround lighting (on-board
computer)..........................................231
Suspensiontuning
AIRMATIC......................................190
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system...........................................191
SETUP (on-board computer)..........234
Switchingair-recirculation mode
on/off.................................................141
Switchingoff the alarm (ATA)............74
T
Tachometer........................................ 219
Tail lamps
Display message............................246
Tank content
Fuel gauge...............................31, 219
Technical data
Capacities......................................373
Emergency spare wheel.................370
Information....................................372
Tires/wheels.................................362
Vehicle data...................................379
TELEAID
Call priority....................................294
Downloading destinations
(COMAND).....................................294
Downloading routes.......................298
Emergency call..............................291
Geo fencing...................................298
Important safety notes..................290
Locatingastolen vehicle...............297
MB info call button........................293
Remote vehicle locking..................296
Roadside Assistance button..........293
Search&Send...............................295
Self-test.........................................291
Speed alert....................................298
System..........................................291
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 299
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis.......................................297
Vehicle remote unlocking..............296
Telephone
Acceptingacall.............................226
Display message............................262
Menu (on-board computer)............226
Number from the phone book ........226
Redialing........................................227
Rejecting/endingacall.................226
Temperature
Coolant..........................................219
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 234
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 234
Outside temperature ......................220
Setting (climate control)................138
Theft deterrentsystems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system).........74
Immobilizer......................................73
Through-loading feature...................281
Timing (RACETIMER).........................235
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer).....342
Checking manually........................341
Display message............................258
Maximum.......................................340
Notes.............................................339
Recommended ............................... 338
Tire pressure losswarning system
General notes................................341
Important safety notes..................341
Restarting......................................342
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically.................................344
Function/notes.............................342
Restarting......................................345
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Warning message..........................344
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition).................356
Averageweight of the vehicle
occupants (definition)....................355
Bar (definition)...............................354
Changingawheel..........................357
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Characteristics..............................354
Checking ........................................ 335
Definition of terms.........................354
Direction of rotation......................357
Display message............................258
Distributionofthe vehicle
occupants (definition)....................357
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ...............................................354
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition)............355
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition).....................................355
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition).....................................355
GVWR(Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition).........................355
Important safety notes..................334
Increasedvehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition)......355
Kilopascal (kPa)(definition)...........355
Labeling (overview)........................351
Load bearing index (definition)......356
Load index.....................................353
Load index (definition)...................355
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition).....................................355
Maximum loadonatire
(definition).....................................356
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 356
Maximum tire load.........................353
Maximum tire load(definition).......356
MOExtended tires..........................336
Optional equipment weight
(definition).....................................356
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition).....................................356
Replacing.......................................357
Service life.....................................336
Sidewall (definition).......................356
Speed rating (definition)................355
Storing...........................................357
Structure and characteristics
(definition).....................................354
Temperature..................................350
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition).....................................356
Tire bead(definition)......................356
Tire pressure (definition)................356
Tire pressures(recommended)......355
Tire size (data)...............................362
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speedrating .................... 351
Tire tread.......................................335
Tire tread (definition).....................356
Total loadlimit (definition).............357
Traction.........................................350
Traction (definition).......................356
Treadwear.....................................350
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards......................................349
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards(definition)....................355
Unladen weight (definition)............356
Wearindicator(definition).............356
Wheelrim (definition)....................355
see Flat tire
Top Tether............................................64
Towing
Important safety guidelines...........328
Installing the towing eye................329
Removing the towing eye...............330
With the rear axle raised................330
Towing away
With both axlesonthe ground.......330
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting............331
Important safety notes..................328
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display.........156
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECTlever)......................156
Transporting the vehicle..................330
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions).316
Trip computer (on-board
computer)..........................................222
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 222
Resetting (on-board computer)......223
Trunk
Emergency release..........................87
Important safety notes....................84
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 86
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