oil temperature MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 2014 Owners Manual

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
Index9

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
Index17

GWARNING
Unsuitable footwearcan hinder correctusage
of the pedals, e.g.:
Rshoes with thick soles
Rshoes with high heels
Rslippers
There isarisk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
GWARNING
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. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There isarisk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
GWARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
Roverheat and causeafire
Rlose its hold function.
There isarisk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
!Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible,avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling awayonslippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.
!AMG vehicles:at low engine oil
temperatures below 68‡(+20 †), the
maximumengine speed is restrictedin
order to protect the engine.Toprotectthe
engine and maintain smooth engine
operation, avoid driving at full throttle when
the engine is cold.
Key positions
SmartKey
To remove the SmartKey
(shift the transmission to positionP)

Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windshield wipers
Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
To start the engine
iThe SmartKey can be turned in the
ignition lock even if it is not the correct
SmartKey for the vehicle. The ignition is not
switched on. The engine cannot be started.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
RDo not store the KEYLESS-GO key together
with:
-electronic devices, e.g.amobile phone
or another SmartKey
-metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal film
RDo not keep the KEYLESS-GO key in metal
objects, e.g. metal cases.
This can affect the functionality of
KEYLESS-GO.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with
keys featuring the integrated KEYLESS-GO
function andadetachable Start/Stop button.
Driving147
Driving and parking
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RACESTART
Important safety notes
iObserve the safety notes for the SPORT
handling mode(Ypage 70).
RACESTART is intended solely for activation
on dedicated race circuits.
RACE START enables optimal acceleration
fromastandingstart.The precondition for
this isasuitable high-grip road surface.
iRACE START is only available in AMG
vehicles.
Conditions for activation
You can activateRACE START if:
Rthe doors are closed.
Rthe engine is runningand it has reached an
operating temperature of approximately
176‡(80 †). This is the case when the
engine oil temperature in the multifunction
display stops flashing.
RSPORT handling mode is activated.
(Ypage 70)
Rthe steeringwheel is in the straight-ahead
position
Rthe vehicle is stationary and the brake
pedal is depressed (left foot).
Rthe transmission is in positionD.
Activating RACE START
XDepress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.
XTurn the drive program selector clockwise
(Ypage 159) until theRSlamp lights up.
TheRACE START Confirm: Paddle UP
Cancel: Paddle DOWNmessage appears
in the multifunction display.
iIf the activation conditions are no longer
fulfilled, RACE START is canceled. The
START Canceledmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
XTo cancel: pull the left steeringwheel
paddle shifter (Ypage 160).
or
XTo confirm: pull the right steeringwheel
paddle shifter (Ypage 160).
TheRACE START Available Depress
gas pedalmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
iIf you do not depress the accelerator
pedal fully within two seconds, RACE
START is canceled. TheRACE START Not
Possible See Operator's Manual
message appears in the multifunction
display.
XFully depress the accelerator pedal.
The engine speed rises to approximately
3,500 rpm.
TheRACE START Release brake to
startmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
iIf you do not release the brake pedal
within five seconds, RACE START is
canceled. TheRACE START Canceled
message appears in the multifunction
display.
XTake your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum
acceleration.
TheRACESTARTActivemessage appears
in the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reachesaspeed of approximately 30 mph
(Canada: 50 km/h).Drive programS+is
activated. SPORT handling mode remains
activated.
RACE START is deactivated immediately if
you release the accelerator pedal during
RACE START or if any of the activation
conditions are no longer fulfilled. TheRACE
START Not Possible See Operator's
Manualmessage appears in the multifunction
display.
iIf RACE START is used repeatedly within
ashort period of time, it is only available
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Driving and parking

mirrors willnot fold out automatically
(Ypage110).
You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors
using button.
Restoringthe factory settings
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheeltoselect theSett.menu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Factory Settingsubmenu.
XPressto confirm.
TheReset All Settings?message
appears.
XPress theorbutton to select
NoorYes.
XPressto confirm the selection.
If you have selectedYes,the multifunction
display showsaconfirmation message.
For safety reasons, theDaytime Running
Lightsfunction in theLightssubmenu is
only reset if the vehicleisstationary.
AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays
Digital speedometer
Gear indicator
$Upshift indicator
!Engine oil temperature
Coolant temperature
%ECO start/stop function status indicator
(Ypage 151)
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheel to select theAMGmenu.
Upshift indicatorUP$indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program.
Upshift indicatorUP$fades out other
messages until you have shifted up.
When the engine oil temperature is below
176‡(80 †) the oil temperature is shownin
blue. Avoid drivingatfull engineoutput during
this time.
SETUP
Driveprogram (C/SS+/M)
ESP®mode (ON/OFF)orSPORT handling
mode (SPORT)
$Suspension tuning(COMFORT/SPORT/
SPORT+)
SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode and the
suspension tuning.
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheel to select theAMGmenu.
XPress thebutton repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
or
XBriefly press the AMG button on the center
console (Ypage 191).
234Menus and submenus
On-boar dc omputer and displays

!Make sure that the windshieldwipers are
not folded away fromthe windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood.
XMake sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
XPull release leveron the hood.
The hood is released.
XReach into the gap, pull hood catch
handleup and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood by approximately
15 inches(40cm),the hood is opened and
held open automatically by the gas-filled
strut.
Closing thehood
XLower the hood and let it fall fromaheight
of approximately8inches(20 cm).
XCheck that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly,itisnot
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it withalittle more force.
Engine oil
General notes
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumesupto0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil
overadistanceof600 miles(1,000 km). The
oil consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high enginespeeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstickmay
be inadifferent location.
When checking theoil level:
Rpark thevehicle onalevelsurface.
Rtheengineshould be switched off for
approximately fiveminutesiftheengineis
at normal operatingtemperature.
Rif theengineisnotat normal operating
temperature, e.g.ifthe engine was only
started briefly, wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
Checking the oil level using the oil
dipstick
XPull oil dipstickout of the dipstick guide
tube.
XWipe off oil dipstick.
XSlowly slide oil dipstickinto the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark$and
MAX mark,the oil level is correct.
XIf the oil level has dropped to MIN mark
$or below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of
engine oil.
Engine compartment307
Maintenance and care
Z

The engine oils are matched to the
performance of Mercedes-Benz engines and
service intervals. You should therefore only
use engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with maintenance
systems.
Foralist of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
ModelEngine
model
MB
Approval
CLS 550
CLS 550 4MATIC
278229.5
CLS 63 AMG
CLS 63 AMG
4MATIC
157229.5
Use only SAE 0W-40orSAE 5W-40 engine oils
for AMG vehicles.
iMB approval is indicated on the oil
containers.
Fillingcapacities
The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
ModelCapacity
All models (except
for AMG vehicles)
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
All models (AMG
vehicles)
With external oil
cooler: 9.0 US qt
(8.5 l)
Additives
!Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This coulddamage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity
Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
ofafluid. If an engine oil hasahigh viscosity,
this means that it is thick;alow viscosity
means that it is thin.
Select an engine oil with an SAE classification
(viscosity) suitable for the prevailing outside
temperatures. The table showsyou which
SAE classifications are to be used. The low-
temperature characteristics of engine oils
can deteriorate significantly, e.g. asaresult
of aging, soot and fuel deposits. It is therefore
strongly recommendedthat you carry out
regular oil changes using an approved engine
oil with the appropriate SAE classification.
Brake fluid
GWARNING
The brake fluidconstantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point of the brake
fluidistoo low,vaporpocketsmay form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. This would impair braking efficiency.
There isarisk of an accident.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
the specified intervals.
Comply with the important safety notes for
service products when handling brake fluid
(Ypage 373).
The brake fluid change intervals can be found
in the Maintenance Booklet.
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Technical data

Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz according to MB Approval 331.0.
Information aboutapproved brake fluid can
be obtainedatany qualified specialist
workshop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
iHave the brake fluid regularly replaced at
aqualified specialist workshop and the
replacementconfirmed in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Coolant
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If antifreezecomes into contact with hot
components in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. There isarisk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add
antifreeze. Make sure that antifreezeisnot
spilled next to the filler neck.Thoroughly
clean the antifreeze from components before
startingthe engine.
!Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreezeprotection. You
couldotherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products, MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the
Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.Or
contactaqualified specialist workshop.
!Always useasuitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosionand
overheating.
Comply with the important safety precautions
for service products when handling coolant
(Ypage373).
The coolant isamixture of water and
antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs
the following tasks:
Rcorrosionprotection
Rantifreeze protection
Rraising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection down
to -35‡(-37†),the boiling point of the
coolant during operationisapproximately
266‡(130 †).
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the engine cooling system
should:
Rbe at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35‡(-37 †).
Rnot exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -49‡[-45 †]). Otherwise, heat
will not be dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, add equal
amounts of water and antifreeze/corrosion
inhibitor.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in
accordance with MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1.
The coolant is checked with every
maintenance interval ataqualified specialist
workshop.
iWhen the vehicle is first delivered, it is
filled withacoolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion
protection.
Filling capacities
ModelCapacity
All models (except
for AMG vehicles)
Approx. 13.0 US qt
(12.3 l)
All models (AMG
vehicles)
Approx. 11.5 US qt
(10.9 l)
iUse MB 325.0 or MB 326.0 corrosion
inhibitor/antifreeze.
Service products and filling capacities377
Technical data
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Windshield washersystemand
headlamp cleaning system
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Windshieldwasher concentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes into contact with hot
engine components or the exhaust systemit
could ignite. There isariskoffire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate is spilled nexttothe filler neck.
!Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or
MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
!Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
!Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
Comply with the importantsafetynotesfor
serviceproductswhen handlingwasher fluid
(Ypage 373).
At temperatures abovefreezing:
XFill thewasherfluid reservoir withamixture
of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.
MB SummerFit.
Add1part MB SummerFit to 100 partswater.
At temperatures below freezing:
XFill thewasherfluid reservoir withamixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB
WinterFit.
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside
temperature.
RDown to 14‡("10 †): mix1part MB
WinterFit to2partswater.
RDown to"4‡("20 †): mix1part MB
WinterFit to1part water.
RDown to"20.2‡("29 †): mix2partsMB
WinterFit to1part water.
iAdd windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round.
Climate control system refrigerant
Important safety notes
Typeofrefrigerant
The climate control system of your vehicle is
The instruction label regarding the refrigerant
type used can be foundonthe radiator cross
member.
Refrigerant R-134a
!Only the refrigerantR-134a and the PAG
oil approved by Mercedes-Benzmay be
used. The approved PAGoil may notbe
mixed with any other PAG oil that is not
approved for R-134a refrigerant.
Otherwise, the climate control system may
be damaged.
Service work, such as topping-uprefrigerant
or replacing components, may only be carried
out byaqualified specialist workshop.All
applicable regulations must be adhered to,
SAEstandard J639 included.
Always have work on the climate control
system carried out ataqualified specialist
workshop.
378Service products and filling capacities
Technica ld ata
filled with refrigerantsR-134a.