weight MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-CLASS 2011 Owner's Manual

X
Connect hook C to eye D located in the
front storage compartment in the rear
center console.
X Tighten strap by pulling at the loose end
(arrow).
Unloading and folding X
Loosen both straps.
X Disconnect hook C from eye D.
X Unload skis.
X Close flap in trunk.
X Fold and flatten ski bag lengthwise.
X Place folded ski bag inside recess of seat
backrest.
X Close ski bag compartment cover.
Removing the ski bag For ski bag removal, we recommend that you
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
G
Warning!
Never drive a vehicle with trunk open while
the ski bag is removed. Deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior, resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
To prevent unauthorized persons from access
to the trunk, always close the cover. Parcel net
G
Warning!
Parcel nets are intended for storing light-
weight items only, such as road maps, mail,
etc.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges, or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel nets. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
Parcel nets cannot protect transported goods
in the event of an accident.
A parcel net is located in the front passenger
footwell. Hooks
A retaining hook can be used to attach cargo
items such as bags.
! Do not use the retaining hook to tie down
cargo. X
Pull strap : of retaining hook ; down.
Cargo tie-down hooks Four cargo tie-down hooks are located in the
trunk.
Always follow loading instructions
(Y page 154). Loading and storing
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The Roadside Assistance button º
(Y page 164) and the Information button
E (Y page 167) are located in the
storage compartment.
The front armrest storage compartment can
be ventilated ( Y page 148).
X Opening storage compartment: Press
button : right or left and fold cover ;
sideward.
Seat storage compartment A storage compartment is located in the seat
base of the driver’s seat.
X
Opening: Pull handle : up.
X Fold the lid forward in direction of arrow. Rear storage compartments
G
Warning!
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the trunk if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Do not place anything on shelf below the rear
window. Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
R
braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
Rear center console storage
compartment X
Slide cover : forward or rearward.
Rear armrest storage compartment !
Do not sit on or lean your body weight
against the armrest when it is folded down,
as you could otherwise damage it.
! Before storing the armrest in the seat
backrest, close the storage compartment
cover.
X Fold the rear armrest down. Loading and storing
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Opening: Press the handle upwards and
fold the rear armrest lid up.
Storage bags G
Warning!
Do not place objects with a combined weight
of more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) into the storage bag.
Otherwise, the Occupant Classification
System (OCS) may not be able to properly
approximate the occupant weight category.
The storage bag is intended for storing light-
weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
storage bag. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
The storage bag cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.
Storage bags are located on the back of the
front seats. Useful features
Cup holders
G
Warning!
In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equipment,
only use containers that fit into the cup
holder. Use lids on open containers and do
not fill containers to a height where the
contents, especially hot liquids, could spill
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an
accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants
may cause serious personal injury. Liquids
spilled on vehicle equipment may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
The cup holder must be extended when in use
with bottles. When not in use, keep the cup holder closed.
An open cup holder may cause injury to you
or others when contacted during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident.
Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup
holder may come loose during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects
thrown around in the vehicle interior may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Cup holder in front center console The cup holder can be removed for cleaning
purposes.
X
Extending: Briefly press mark on cup
holder.
The cup holder automatically extends
upward.
X Removing: Extend cup holder.
X Press mark on cup holder and remove cup
holder by pulling it upward.
X Reinstalling: Insert cup holder into
opening.
X Retracting: Press mark on cup holder and
push cup holder in until it engages.
! Make sure that the cup holder is correctly
positioned in the guide while you are
reinstalling it. Otherwise the cup holder can
be damaged.
X Press mark on cup holder and press cup
holder downward until it engages. 160
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Cup holder in rear center console
The cup holder can be removed for cleaning
purposes.
X
Opening/closing: Slide cover : forward
or rearward. X
Removing: Move pin ; in direction of
arrow to unlock cup holder =.
X With the cup holder unlocked, take cup
holder = out upwards.
X Reinstalling: Insert cup holder =.
X Move pin ; against direction of arrow to
lock the cup holder. Cup holder in rear armrest X
Opening: Briefly press the front of the rear
armrest.
X Closing: Slide cup holder back until it
engages.
! Do not sit on or lean your body weight
against the armrest when it is folded down,
as you could otherwise damage it.
! Close the cup holder before folding the
armrest upwards. Otherwise you could
damage the cup holder. Sun visors
G
Warning!
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors
closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected
glare can endanger you and others. Useful features
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pressure. Otherwise, the tire will be
underinflated.
Follow recommended cold tire inflation
pressures listed on Tire and Loading
Information placard on the driver’s door
B-pillar.
Keeping the tires properly inflated provides
the best handling, tread life and riding
comfort.
In addition to the Tire and Loading
Information placard on the driver’s door
B-pillar, also consult the tire inflation
pressure label on the inside of the filler flap
for any additional information pertaining to
special driving situations. For more
information, see “Important notes on tire
inflation pressure” (
Y page 184).
i Data shown on Tire and Loading
Information placard example are for
illustration purposes only. Tire data are
specific to each vehicle and may vary from
data shown in the following illustration.
Refer to Tire and Loading Information
placard on vehicle for actual data specific
to your vehicle. The Tire and Loading Information placard lists
the recommended cold tire inflation
pressures
: for maximum loaded vehicle
weight. The tire inflation pressures listed
apply to the tires installed as original
equipment. Important notes on tire inflation
pressure G
Warning!
If the tire inflation pressure drops repeatedly,
check the tires for punctures from foreign
objects and/or whether air is leaking from the
valves or from around the rim.
Tire temperature and tire inflation pressure
are also increased while driving, depending
on the driving speed and the tire load.
If you will be driving your vehicle at high
speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher,
where it is legal and conditions allow, consult
the tire inflation pressure label on the inside
of the fuel filler flap on how to adjust the cold
tire inflation pressure. If you do not adjust the
tire inflation pressure, excessive heat can
build up and result in sudden tire failure.
If you are not sure about the proper tire
inflation, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
i Driving comfort may be reduced when the
tire inflation pressure is adjusted to the
value for speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h) as specified on the tire inflation
pressure label located on the inside of the
fuel filler flap.
Make sure to readjust the tire inflation
pressure for normal driving speeds.
Supplemental tire inflation pressure
information for different loading conditions of
the vehicle can be found on the tire inflation
pressure label. The tire inflation pressure
label is located on the inside of the fuel filler
flap.
For the tire inflation pressure for spare
wheels such as Minispare wheels or spare
wheels with collapsible tire refer to
R the yellow label on the spare wheel rim
R the “Technical data” section of this
Operator’s Manual ( Y page 296)
R the Tire and Loading Information placard on
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affect handling and fuel economy, and are
more likely to fail from being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can
adversely affect handling and ride comfort,
wear unevenly, increase stopping distance,
and result in sudden deflation (blowout)
because they are more likely to become
punctured or damaged by road debris,
potholes etc.
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For illustration purposes only. Actual data
on tires are specific to each vehicle and
may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
This is the maximum permissible tire inflation
pressure : for the tire.
Always follow the recommended tire inflation
pressure ( Y page 183) for proper tire
inflation. Loading the vehicle
Two labels on your vehicle show how much
weight it may properly carry.
(1) The Tire and Loading Information placard can be found on the driver’s door
B-pillar. This placard tells you important
information about the number of people
that can be in the vehicle and the total
weight that can be carried in the vehicle.
It also contains information on the proper
size and recommended tire inflation pressures for the original equipment tires
on your vehicle.
(2) The certification label, also found on the driver’s door B-pillar. It tells you about the
gross weight capacity of your vehicle,
called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight
of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and
cargo. The certification label also tells
you about the front and rear axle weight
capacity, called the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR).
The GAWR is the total allowable weight
that can be carried by a single axle (front
or rear). Never exceed the GVWR or
GAWR for either the front axle or rear
axle. :
Driver’s door B-pillar
Following is a discussion on how to work with
the information contained on the Tire and
Loading Information placard with regards to
loading your vehicle.
Tire and Loading Information G
Warning!
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information placard on the
driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tires
can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout. Overloading the tires can also result
in handling or steering problems, or brake
failure. Tires and wheels
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Tire and Loading Information placard
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Data shown on Tire and Loading
Information placard example are for
illustration purposes only. Load limit data
are specific to each vehicle and may vary
from data shown in the following
illustration. Refer to Tire and Loading
Information placard on vehicle for actual
data specific to your vehicle. The Tire and Loading Information placard
showing load limit information
: is located
on the driver’s door B-pillar ( Y page 193).
X Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs.”
on the Tire and Loading Information
placard.
The combined weight of all occupants,
cargo/luggage and trailer tongue load (if
applicable) should never exceed the weight
referenced in that statement.
Seating capacity i
Data shown on Tire and Loading
Information placard example are for
illustration purposes only. Seating capacity
data are specific to each vehicle and may
vary from data shown in the following
illustration. Refer to Tire and Loading
Information placard on vehicle for actual
data specific to your vehicle. The seating capacity gives you important
information on the number of occupants that
can be in the vehicle. Observe front and rear
seating capacity. The Tire and Loading
Information placard showing seating
capacity
: is located on the driver’s door
B-pillar ( Y page 193).
Steps for determining correct load limit The following steps have been developed as
required of all manufacturers under Title 49,
Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575
pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
X
Step 1: Locate the statement “The
combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.”
on your vehicle’s Tire and Loading
Information placard.
X Step 2: Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.
X Step 3: Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from
XXX kilograms or XXX lbs.
X Step 4: The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1 400 lbs and there will be five
150 lbs passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs
(1 400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 194
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Step 5: Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed
the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in step 4.
X Step 6 (if applicable): If your vehicle will
be towing a trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this

manual to determine how this reduces
the available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle ( Y page 197).
The following table shows examples on how
to calculate total and cargo load capacities
with varying seating configurations and
number and size of occupants. The following
examples use a load limit of 1 500 lbs. This
is

for illustration purposes only. Make sure
you are using the actual load limit for your
vehicle stated on the vehicle’s Tire and
Loading Information placard ( Y page 194). Tires and wheels
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Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
Step 1 Combined weight limit
of
occupants and cargo
from Tire and Loading
Information placard 1 500 lbs 1 500 lbs 1 500 lbs
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
Step 2 Number of occupants
(driver

and passengers) 5 3 1
Seating configuration
front: 2
rear: 3 front: 1
rear: 2 front: 1
Occupants weight
Occupant 1:
150 lbs
Occupant 2:
180 lbs
Occupant 3:
160 lbs
Occupant 4:
140 lbs
Occupant 5:
120 lbs Occupant 1:
200 lbs
Occupant 2:
190 lbs
Occupant 3:
150 lbs Occupant 1:
150 lbs
Combined weight of all
occupants
750 lbs 540 lbs 150 lbs
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
Step 3 Available cargo/
luggage and trailer
tongue weight (total
load

limit from Tire and
Loading Information
placard minus
combined weight of all
occupants) 1 500 lbs -
750 lbs =
750 lbs 1 500 lbs -
540 lbs =
960 lbs 1 500 lbs -
150 lbs =
1 350 lbs
The higher the weight of all occupants, the
less cargo and luggage load capacity is
available.
For more information, see “Trailer tongue
load”

(Y page 197). Certification label Even after careful determination of the
combined

weight of all occupants, cargo and
the trailer tongue load (if applicable)
(Y page 197) as to not exceed the
permissible load limit, you must make sure
your vehicle never exceeds the Gross Vehicle 196
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Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle. You can obtain the GVWR and
GAWR from the certification label. The
certification label can be found on the driver’s
door B-pillar, see the “Technical data” section
(Y page 288).
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The
total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all
cargo, and the trailer tongue load (if
applicable) must never exceed the GVWR.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The total
allowable weight that can be carried by a
single axle (front or rear).
To assure that your vehicle does not exceed
the maximum permissible weight limits
(GVWR and GAWR for front and rear axle),
have the loaded vehicle (including driver,
passengers and all cargo and, if applicable,
trailer fully loaded) weighed on a suitable
commercial scale.
Trailer tongue load
The tongue load of any trailer is an important
weight to measure because it affects the load
you can carry in your vehicle. If a trailer is
towed, the tongue load must be added to the
weight of all occupants riding and any cargo
you are carrying in the vehicle. The tongue
load typically is 10% of the trailer weight and
everything loaded in it.
Your Mercedes-Benz has been designed
primarily to carry passengers and their cargo.
Mercedes-Benz does not recommend trailer
towing with your vehicle.
Maximum tire load
G
Warning!
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information placard on the
driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tires
can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout. Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems, or brake
failure.
i
For illustration purposes only. Actual data
on tires are specific to each vehicle and
may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
The maximum tire load rating : is the
maximum weight the tires are designed to
support.
For more information on tire load rating, see
(Y page 202).
For information on calculating total and cargo
load capacities, see ( Y page 194). Direction of rotation
Unidirectional tires offer added advantages,
such as better hydroplaning performance. To
benefit, however, you must make sure the
tires rotate in the direction specified.
An arrow on the sidewall indicates the
intended direction of rotation of the tire.
Spare wheels may be mounted against the
direction of rotation (spinning) even with a
unidirectional tire for temporary use only until
the regular drive wheel has been repaired or
replaced. Always observe and follow
applicable temporary use restrictions and
speed limitations indicated on the spare
wheel. Tires and wheels
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