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Care .................................................... .2 70
Breakdown assistance ..................... 277
Where will I find...? .............................. 277
Flat tire ................................................ 278
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 282
Jump-starting ....................................... 285
Towing and tow-starting ..................... .2 87
Fuses ................................................... 290
Wheels and tires ............................... 292
Important safety notes ........................ 292
Operation ............................................ 292
Winter operation .................................. 294
Tire pressure ....................................... 295
Loading the vehicle .............................. 302
All about wheels and tires ................... 305
Changing a wheel ................................ 312
Wheel and tire combinations .............. .3 17
Emergency spare wheel ....................... 317
Technical data ................................... 321
Information regarding technical data ... 321
Vehicle electronics .............................. 321
Identification plates ............................ .3 22
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 323
Vehicle data ......................................... 328 Contents 3
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Convenience closing feature .............. 88
Convenience opening feature ............ 88
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ........................ .2 68
Display message ............................ 213
Filling capacity ............................... 327
Important safety notes .................. 326
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .2 01
Temperature gauge ........................ 188
Warning lamp ................................. 232
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes ............................ .1 07
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 148
Cruise control lever ....................... 148
Deactivating ................................... 149
Display message ............................ 220
Driving system ............................... 148
Function/notes ............................ .1 48
Important safety notes .................. 148
Setting a speed .............................. 149
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 148
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 249
Center console in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 249
Important safety notes .................. 248
Rear compartment ......................... 249
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 193
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 212 Function/notes ............................ .1 05
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Interior lighting .............................. 199
Diagnostics connection ..................... .2 9
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .2 4
Introduction .................................... .2 4
Digital speedomete r ........................ .1 91
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 130
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 269
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 203
Driving systems ............................ .2 15
Engine ............................................ 213
General notes ................................ 203
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 203
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 225
Lights ............................................. 212
Safety systems .............................. 204
SmartKey ....................................... 225
Tires ............................................... 221
Vehicle .......................................... .2 23
Distance recorder ............................ .1 90
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 234
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 68
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 151
Activation conditions ..................... 151
Deactivating ................................... 155
Display message ............................ 218
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 154
Function/notes ............................. 149
Important safety notes .................. 150
Se tti
ng the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 153
Stopping ........................................ 153
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 199
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 828
Index
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Exhaust check .................................. .1 44
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .2 74
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 105
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 101
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 102
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 200
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 102
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 101
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 102
Setting ........................................... 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 104
Storing the parking position .......... 102
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 243
F Favorites
Overview ........................................ 238
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 278
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 278
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 279
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 264
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 321
Two-way radio ................................ 321
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 325
Consumption statistics .................. 191
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 191
Displaying the range ...................... 191
Driving tips .................................... 143
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 324
Important safety notes .................. 324
Notes for CLS 400, CLS 400
4MATIC .......................................... 325
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140 Refueling ........................................ 138
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 324
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 140
Opening ......................................... 139
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 191
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 324
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 277
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 290
Before changing ............................. 290
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 291
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 291
Important safety notes .................. 290
G Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 263
General notes ................................ 261
Important safety notes .................. 261
Opening/closing the garage doo r. .2 63
Problems when programming ....... .2 63
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 261
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 262
Gasoline ............................................. 324
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 201
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box .......................................... .2 43
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 107
Head bags
Display message ............................ 209 Index 11
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Knee bag .............................................. 47
L Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................ .1 97
Display message ............................ 217
Function/information .................... 181
Lane Tracking package ..................... 179
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 201
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 60
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 212
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 212
Light sensor (display message) ....... 212
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 199
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 107
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 105
Cornering light function ................. 107
Fogged up headlamps .................... 108
General notes ................................ 105
Hazard warning lamps ................... 107
High beam flasher .......................... 106
High-beam headlamps ................... 106
Light switch ................................... 105
Low-beam headlamps .................... 106
Parking lamps ................................ 106
Setting exterior lighting ................. 105
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 198
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 198
Standing lamps .............................. 106
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 198 Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 198
Turn signals ................................... 106
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 242
Loc king
se
e Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 82
Emergency locking ........................... 83
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 82
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 199
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 97
Luxury head restraints ....................... 95
M
M+S tires ............................................ 294
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 272
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 257
Display message ............................ 206
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 257
Downloading routes ....................... 260
Emergency call .............................. 255
General notes ................................ 254
Geo fencing ................................... 261
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 259
MB info call button ........................ 257
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 259
Remote vehicle locking .................. 259
Roadside assistance button ........... 256
Search & Send ............................... 258
Self-test ......................................... 254
Speed alert .................................... 260 Index 13
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System .......................................... 254
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 261
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 259
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 78
General notes .................................. 78
Inserting .......................................... 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Removing ......................................... 78
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 83
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 244
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 193
Memory function ............................... 103
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 173
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 182
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 184
Active Parking Assist ..................... 165
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 177
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 179
Cruise control ................................ 148
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 149
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 155
General notes ................................ 147
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 181
PARKTRONIC ................................. 163
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
Rear view camera .......................... 169
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 178
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 203
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) .............................................. 239 Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 241
Frequencies ................................... 321
Installation ..................................... 321
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 194
Transmission output (maximum) .... 321
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 77
MOExtended tires .............................. 278
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 316
Mounting a new wheel ................... 315
P reparing the vehicle ..................... 313
Raising the vehicle ......................... 313
Removing a wheel .......................... 315
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 313
MP3
Operation ....................................... 193
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Multicontour seat
Adjusting (on the seat) ..................... 96
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 190
Permanent display ......................... 197
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r. .1 89
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 36
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 192
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 36
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting triggered .......................... 56
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 55
Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting when triggered ................. 5614
Index
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Warning lamp ................................. 231
Standing lamps
Display message ........................... .2 12
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 124
Steering
Display message ............................ 225
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 196
Display message ............................ 220
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 99
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 189
Cleaning ......................................... 275
Important safety notes .................... 98
Paddle shifters ............................... 135
Steering wheel heating .................... 99
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 104
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Steering wheel paddle shifters ....... .1 35
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 201
Stowage areas ................................... 242
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................ .2 44
Center console .............................. 243
Center console (rear) ..................... 244
Cup holders ................................... 248
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .2 43
Glove box ....................................... 243
Important safety information ......... 242
Rear ............................................... 244
Stowage net ................................... 245
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 244
Stowage net ....................................... 245
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 247
Summer tires ..................................... 294
Sun visor ............................................ 250 Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 198
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 160
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 161
Sus pens ion settings
SET
UP (on-board computer) .......... 201
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 120
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 241
T Tachometer ........................................ 188
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 212
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 323
Emergency spare wheel ................. 318
Information .................................... 321
Tires/wheels ................................. 317
Vehicle data ................................... 328
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 194
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 240
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 239
Display message ............................ 225
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 194
Number from the phone book ........ 194
Redialing ........................................ 195
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 194
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 241
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 188
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 201 Index 19
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Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 201
Outside temperature ...................... 188
Setting (climate control) ................ 117
Through-loading feature ................... 245
Timing (RACETIMER) ........................ .2 01
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 299
Checking manually ........................ 298
Display message ............................ 221
Maximum ....................................... 298
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 281
Notes ............................................. 297
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 281
Recommended ............................... 295
Using the TIREFIT kit ..................... .2 80
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 298
Important safety notes .................. 298
Restarting ...................................... 299
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 301
Function/notes ............................ .2 99
General notes ................................ 299
Important safety notes .................. 300
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 302
Restarting ...................................... 302
Warning lamp ................................. 235
Warning message .......................... 301
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 277
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 279
Important safety notes .................. 279
Storage location ............................ 277
Tire pressure not reached .............. 281
Tire pressure reached .................... 281
Using ............................................. 280
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 311
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 310
Bar (definition) ............................... 310
Changing a wheel .......................... 312
Characteristics .............................. 310
Checking ........................................ 292
Cu rb weight (definition) ................. 311
Definition of terms ......................... 310 Direction of rotation ...................... 313
Display message ............................ 221
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 312
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 310
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 309
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 310
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 311
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 311
Important safety notes .................. 292
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 310
Information on driving .................... 292
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 311
Labeling (overview) ........................ 307
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 312
Load index ..................................... 309
Load index (definition) ................... 311
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 311
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 311
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 311
Maximum tire load ......................... 309
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 311
MOExtended tires .......................... 294
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 312
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 311
Replacing ....................................... 312
Service life ..................................... 293
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 311
Speed rating (definition) ................ 311
Storing ........................................... 313
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 310
Temperature .................................. 306
TIN (Tire Identification Numbe r)
( d
efinition) ..................................... 312
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 311
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 31120
Index
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Data acquisition ............................... 30
Display message ............................ 223
Equipment ....................................... 26
Individual settings .......................... 197
Limited Warranty ............................. 30
Loading .......................................... 302
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 83
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 316
Maintenance .................................... 27
Parking for a long period ................ 143
Pulling away ................................... 125
Raising ........................................... 313
Reporting problems ........................ .2 9
Securing from rolling away ............ 313
Towing away .................................. 287
Transporting .................................. 289
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 83
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 76
Vehicle data ................................... 328
Vehicle data ....................................... 328
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 328
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 83
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 322
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 159
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 215
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 277
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 193
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
VIN
Seat ............................................... 323
Type plate ...................................... 322
Voice Control System
see See also Digital Operator's Manual
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 229
Brakes ........................................... 228
Check Engine ................................. 232
Coolant .......................................... 232
Distance warning ........................... 234 ESP ®
.............................................. 229
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 230
Fuel tank ........................................ 232
General notes ................................ 226
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 42
Reserve fuel ................................... 232
Restraint system ............................ 231
Seat belt ........................................ 227
SPORT handling mode ................... 231
Tire pressure monitor .................... 235
Warranty .............................................. 26
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 225
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 317
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 316
Wheel chock ...................................... 313
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 312
Checking ........................................ 292
Cleaning ......................................... 273
Emergency spare wheel ................. 317
Important safety notes .................. 292
Information on driving .................... 292
Interchanging/changing ................ 312
Mounting a new wheel ................... 315
Mounting a wheel .......................... 313
Removing a wheel .......................... 315
Storing ........................................... 313
Tightening torque ........................... 316
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 317
Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 49
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 118
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 269
Important safety notes .................. 32722
Index
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Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) .................. .1 11
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 110
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 294
Slippery road surfaces ................... 147
Snow chains .................................. 294
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 266
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 294
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 273
Important safety notes .................. 110
Replacing ....................................... 110
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .2 75
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Z ZONE function
Switching on/off ........................... 118 Index 23
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systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-
ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe-
cifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain
a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition,
strategically located parts delivery centers pro-
vide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts ( Y
page 322).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
i This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe-
cific differences are possible. Bear in mind
that your vehicle may not feature all functions
described here. This also applies to safety-
relevant systems and functions. The equip-
ment in your vehicle may therefore differ from
that shown in the descriptions and illustra-
tions.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-
tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Book-
let are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation
Warranty The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in
accordance with the warranty terms and condi-
tions in the Service and Warranty Information
booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions: R
New Vehicle Limited Warranty R
Emission System Warranty R
Emission Performance Warranty R
California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System War-
ranty R
State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories
warranties. These are available at any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replace-
ment. The new Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet will be posted to you.
Information for customers in Califor-
nia Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a reason-
able number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service
facilities fail to fix one or more substantial
defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are
covered by its express warranty.
During the period of 18 months from original
delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of
18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first,
a reasonable number of repair attempts is pre-
sumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more
of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction
results in a condition that is likely to cause26
Service and vehicle operation
Introduction