tires MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 2014 Owners Manual

Index.......................................................4
Introduction.........................................21
Ataglance...........................................29
Safety...................................................39
Opening and closing...........................75
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors....97
Lights and windshield wipers..........115
Climatecontrol.................................129
Driving and parking..........................145
On-boardcomputer and displays....217
Stowage and features......................277
Maintenance and care......................305
Breakdown assistance.....................319
Wheels and tires...............................333
Technical data...................................371
Contents3

Display messages
ASSYST PLUS................................309
Calling up (on-board computer).....237
Driving systems.............................251
Engine ............................................ 248
General notes................................237
Hiding (on-board computer)...........237
KEYLESS-GO..................................262
Lights .............................................245
Safety systems..............................238
SmartKey.......................................262
Tires............................................... 258
Vehicle ...........................................260
Distancerecorder.............................222
see Trip odometer
Distancewarning (warning lamp)....275
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 180
Activationconditions.....................180
Deactivating ................................... 184
Display message............................255
Displaysinthe multifunction
display...........................................184
Function/notes.............................177
Important safety notes..................177
Setting the specified minimum
distance.........................................183
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer)......................................232
Automatic locking (switch) ...............83
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................76
Control panel...................................38
Display message............................261
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking.......................84
Important safety notes....................82
Opening (from inside)......................82
Drinking and driving.........................170
Drinks holder
see Bottle holder
Driveprogram
Automatic......................................160
Display...........................................155
Display (DIRECTSELECT lever)......156
Manual ...........................................161
Manual (AMG vehicles)..................162
Manual (vehicleswithSports
package AMG)...............................162
SETUP (on-board computer)..........234
Driveprogram selector.....................159
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service.................311
Symmetrical low beam..................116
Driving on flooded roads..................174
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).......66
ADAPTIVE BRAKE.............................72
BAS (Brake Assist System)..............67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ...............................................67
Electronicbrake force distribution...71
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)..........................................68
ETS/4ETS (ElectronicTraction
System)...........................................69
Important safety information...........66
Overview..........................................66
PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................72
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist.................211
Active Driving Assistance
package.........................................211
Active Lane Keeping Assist............214
Active Parking Assist.....................196
AIRMATIC......................................189
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system...........................................190
ATTENTION ASSIST........................203
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 207
Cruise control................................175
Display message............................251
DISTRONICPLUS...........................177
HOLD function...............................186
Lane Keeping Assist......................209
Lane Tracking package..................207
NightView Assist Plus...................204
PARKTRONIC.................................193
RACESTART (AMG vehicles)..........188
Rearview camera..........................199
8Index

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
10Index

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
12Index

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
Index13

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

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
18Index

Tighteningtorque ........................... 361
Wheel size/tire size.......................362
Windowcurtain air bag
Operation .........................................47
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting......................................139
Windshieldwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid.......................309
Notes.............................................378
Windshieldwipers
Problem (malfunction)...................128
Replacing the wiper blades............126
Switching on/off...........................125
Winterdriving
Important safety notes..................336
Slippery road surfaces...................174
Snow chains..................................337
Wintertires
M+S tires.......................................336
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 314
Important safety notes..................126
Replacing.......................................126
Wooden trim (cleaning
instructions)......................................316
Z
ZONE function
Switching on/off...........................139
20Index

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
DaimlerAGalso suppliesreconditioned major
assemblies and partswhichare of thesame
qualityasnew parts. They are covered by the
same LimitedWarrantyentitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and EmergencyTensioning
Devices, as well as control unitsand
sensorsfor these restraint systems,may be
installedinthefollowingareas of your
vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrumentcluster
Rcenterconsole
Do notinstall accessoriessuchasaudio
systemsintheseareas.Do not carry out
repairs or welding.You could impair the
operating efficiencyofthe restraint
systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at
aqualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-
relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strictqualitycontrol. Every part hasbeen
specifically developed,manufactured or
selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintainasupply of genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts for necessary service and repair work.
In addition, strategically located parts
delivery centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
Alwaysspecify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) (Ypage 372) and the engine
number (Ypage 373) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts.
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible.Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functionsdescribed here. This
also applies to safety-relevant systems and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation,please consult an
authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
22Introduction

Never tamper with the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software. You
shouldhave all work to electrical and
electronic equipment carried out ataqualified
specialist workshop.
!There isarisk of damage to the vehicle if:
Rthe vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. onahigh
curb or an unpaved road
Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g.
acurb orahole in the road
Raheavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis.
In situations like this, the body,the
undercarriage, chassis parts, wheelsor
tires could be damaged withoutthe
damage being visible. Components
damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail
or, in the case of an accident, no longer
withstand the strain they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system for an
extended period, they can catch fire.
Have the vehicle checked and repaired
immediately ataqualified specialist
workshop. If on continuing your journey
you noticethat driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic
conditions. In such cases, visitaqualified
specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA:"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the two following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada:"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
aqualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. Asaresult,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There isarisk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a
diagnostics connection in the vehicle.
GWARNING
Objectsinthe driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstructadepressed pedal.
The operatingand road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There isarisk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficientclearancefor the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats.
!If the engineisswitched off and
equipmentonthe diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
Introduction25
Z