fuel MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class 2012 W218 Owner's Manual

E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................212
Function/notes ................................ 99
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 100
Function/notes ................................ 99
Switching on/off ........................... 212
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) Display message ............................ 218
Function/notes ................................ 67
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................137
General information .......................135
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 81
Fuel filler flap ................................. 149
Trunk ............................................... 85
Vehicle ............................................. 81
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 295
Stowing .......................................... 295
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information ....21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 248
Display message ............................ 226
ECO start/stop function ................135
Emergency starting ........................309
Engine number ............................... 346
Irregular running ............................ 138
Starting problems ..........................138Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 134
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............134
Switching off .................................. 150
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................138
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 282
Additives ........................................ 349
Checking the oil level ..................... 281
Display message ............................ 228
Filling capacity ............................... 347
Notes about oil grades ................... 349
Notes on oil level/consumption ....281
Temperature (on-board computer) . 213
Viscosity ........................................ 349
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...213
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 65
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 206
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................64
Display message ............................ 217
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 64
Function/notes ................................ 63
Important safety information ...........63
Warning lamp ................................. 245
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 64
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 290
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Dipping (automatic) .......................101
Folding in/out (automatically) .......101
Folding in/out (electrically) ...........101
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 212
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...101
Setting ........................................... 101
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Storing the parking position ..........102Index9

F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 294
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 296
MOExtended run-flat system .........302
Preparing the vehicle .....................296
Raising the vehicle .........................297
Floormat ............................................. 278
Frequencies Garage door opener .......................277
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 348
Consumption statistics ..................201
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 201
Displaying the range ......................201
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes ..................347
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 348
Problem (malfunction) ...................150
Refueling ........................................ 147
Specifications ................................ 348
Tank content/reserve fuel .............347
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................149
Opening/closing ............................ 148
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 347
Problem (malfunction) ...................150
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 294
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 310
Before changing ............................. 310
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 310
Fuse box in the trunk .....................310
Important safety notes ..................309G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................276
Frequencies ................................... 277
Notes ............................................. 273
Opening/closing the garage door ..276
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 274
Gasoline ............................................. 147
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 291
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 344
Glove box ........................................... 256
H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 108
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 351
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....283
Cleaning system (function) ............107
Misting up ...................................... 110
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 94
Adjusting (electrically) .....................94
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95
Installing/removing (rear) ................95
Luxury .............................................. 94
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 225
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 109
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Hill start assist .................................. 135
HOLD function Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ............................. 166
10Index

MOExtended run-flat system ........... 302
MP3 Operating ....................................... 203
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat ................................ 96
Multifunction display Function/notes ............................. 198
Permanent display .........................208
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 197
Overview .......................................... 29
N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............202
On-board computer .......................202
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 48
Resetting after being triggered ........49
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ......................................... 48
Resetting after being triggered ........49
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating .................181
Cleaning ......................................... 290
Function/notes ............................. 181
Problem (malfunction) ...................184
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 43
System self-test ............................... 46
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................55
System overview .............................. 36
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 348
Odometer ........................................... 201
see Trip odometer
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 171
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 213
Assistance menu ........................... 206
Audio menu ................................... 203
Convenience submenu ..................212
Displaying a service message ........285
Display messages ..........................216
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 163
Factory settings submenu .............212
Important safety notes ..................196
Instrument cluster submenu ..........208
Lighting submenu .......................... 209
Menu overview .............................. 200
Message memory .......................... 216
Navigation menu ............................ 202
Operating video DVD .....................204
Operation ....................................... 197
RACETIMER ................................... 213
Service menu ................................. 208
Settings menu ............................... 208
Standard display ............................ 201
Telephone menu ............................ 204
Trip menu ...................................... 201
Vehicle submenu ........................... 211
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 197
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................59
P
Paint code number ............................ 345
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 287
Panic alarm .......................................... 60
Parking Important safety notes ..................150
Parking brake ................................ 151
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 102
Rear view camera .......................... 178
see Parking
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................175
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
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Parking brakeDisplay message ............................ 219
Notes/function .............................. 151
see Parking brake
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................173
Driving system ............................... 171
Function/notes ............................. 171
Problem (malfunction) ...................175
Range of the sensors .....................172
Warning display ............................. 173
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 43
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 290
Power washers .................................. 287
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive occupant
safety system) Display message ............................ 220
Operation ......................................... 48
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS) Display message ............................ 220
Function/notes ................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 251
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS) Switching on/off ........................... 207
Preventive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive
occupant safety system)
Product information ............................ 21
Program selector button .................. 143
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 135
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 22
R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 167
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 213
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating .................211
Display message ............................ 230
Radio
Selecting a station .........................203
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 111
Rear axle level control (AMG
adaptive sport suspension
system) .............................................. 170
Rear compartment Setting the air vents ......................129
Setting the temperature ................124
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Display message ............................ 238
Rear seat (folding the backrest
forwards/back) ................................. 259
Rear view camera Cleaning instructions .....................289
Function/notes ............................. 178
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) .......................101
Rear window blind ............................ 264
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ...................126
Rear window heating
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes ..................147
Refueling process ..........................148
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener .......................273
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 229
Warning lamp ................................. 248
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 127
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 2214Index

Roller blindsee Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Rear window .................................. 264
Roof carrier ........................................ 261
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 292
Roof load (maximum) see Technical data
Route
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 202
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................55
Child restraint systems ....................55
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 43
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 36
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................53
Adjusting the height ......................... 53
Belt force limiters ............................ 54
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Correct usage .................................. 51
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 54
Fastening ......................................... 52
Important safety guidelines .............50
Releasing ......................................... 53
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Special seat belt retractor ...............57
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................212
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Warning lamp (function) ................... 53
Seats
Active multicontour seat ..................96
Adjusting (electrically) .....................94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 97
Adjusting the head restraint ............94
Cleaning the cover .........................291
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Important safety notes ....................93
Multicontour seat ............................ 96
Seat backrest display message .....238
Seat heating problem ......................98
Seat ventilation problem ..................98
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Switching seat heating on/off .........97
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................... 98
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 289
Service see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Service interval display
Displaying service messages .........285
Hiding service messages ...............285
Notes ............................................. 285
Service messages ..........................284
Service menu (on-board computer) . 208
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 350
Capacities ...................................... 347
Coolant (engine) ............................ 350
Engine oil ....................................... 349
Fuel ................................................ 347
Important safety notes ..................346
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 350
Washer fluid ................................... 351
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........212
On-board computer .......................208
Setting the air distribution ............... 124
Setting the airflow ............................ 124
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 213
Side impact air bag ............................. 41
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 225
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............87
Convenience opening feature ..........87
Important safety information ...........86
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Problem (malfunction) .....................88
Resetting ......................................... 88Index15

Supplement Restraint Systemsee SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 210
Suspension tuning AIRMATIC ...................................... 169
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 170
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........213
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 126
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 69
T
Tachometer ........................................ 197
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 225
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Technical data
CLS 550 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY ............................ 351
CLS 550 BlueEFFICIENCY ..............351
CLS 63 AMG .................................. 352
Tires/wheels ................................. 339
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 271
Display message ............................ 220
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 272
Emergency call .............................. 269
Important safety notes ..................267
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............273
MB info call button ........................271
Remote vehicle locking ..................273
Roadside Assistance button ..........270
Search & Send ............................... 272
Self-test ......................................... 268
System .......................................... 268
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............272
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 205
Menu (on-board computer) ............204
Number from the phone book ........ 205
Redialing ........................................ 205
Rejecting/ending a call .................205
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 196
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 213
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 213
Outside temperature ...................... 197
Setting (climate control) ................123
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 69
Through-loading feature ................... 259
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Sliding sunroof
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 213
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....322
Checking manually ........................321
Display message ............................ 234
Maximum ....................................... 320
Notes ............................................. 318
Pressure loss warning ....................321
Recommended ............................... 317
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 322
Restarting ...................................... 324
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................337
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................335
Bar (definition) ............................... 335
Characteristics .............................. 335
Checking ........................................ 315
Definition of terms .........................335
Direction of rotation ......................338
Display message ............................ 234
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................338
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 334
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............335
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 336Index17

U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 263
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 23
Display message ............................ 237
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings ..........................208
Limited Warranty ............................. 23
Loading .......................................... 325
Locking (in an emergency) ...............81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 73
Lowering ........................................ 301
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 152
Pulling away ................................... 135
Raising ........................................... 297
Reporting problems .........................23
Towing away .................................. 306
Transporting .................................. 309
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........81
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................73
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle dimensions
see Technical data
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 345
Vehicle level AIRMATIC ...................................... 168
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 229
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 294
Vehicle weights see Technical data
Video (DVD) ........................................ 204
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 204
VIN ...................................................... 345
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 244
Brakes ........................................... 243
Check Engine ................................. 248
Coolant .......................................... 249
Cruise control ................................ 155
Distance warning ........................... 251
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 251
ESP ®
.............................................. 245
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 246
Fuel tank ........................................ 248
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................159
Overview .......................................... 28
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 43
Reserve fuel ................................... 248
Seat belt ........................................ 241
SPORT handling mode ...................246
SRS ................................................ 247
Tire pressure monitor ....................252
Warranty ............................................ 344
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 239
see Windshield washer system
Weight
see Technical data
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 301
Wheel chock ...................................... 297
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................338
Changing a wheel .......................... 296
Checking ........................................ 315
Cleaning ......................................... 287
Important safety notes ..................314
Mounting a wheel .......................... 299
Removing a wheel ..........................299
Storing ........................................... 339
Tightening torque ........................... 301
Wheel size/tire size .......................339
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 221
Operation ......................................... 42
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 288
see Side windows Index19

Instrument cluster
Displays
FunctionPage:Speedometer with
segments
197
;Multifunction display198=Tachometer197?Coolant temperature196AFuel gauge
i Adjust the instrument cluster lighting
using the on-board computer
( Y page 209).
Instrument cluster27At a glance

Warning and indicator lampsFunctionPage:÷ ESP®245M
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles
246
;Distance warning251=ESP ®
OFF245?Turn signal108ABrakes (USA only)243BBrakes (Canada only)243CABS244DSRS247ECheck engine248FunctionPageFTire pressure monitor252GSeat belt241HESP ®
on AMG vehicles246ICoolant249JThis lamp has no functionKHigh-beam headlamps108LLow-beam headlamps107MThis lamp has no functionNReserve fuel24828Instrument clusterAt a glance

Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
Locking and unlocking centrally
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the fuel filler flap
:& To lock the vehicle;F To unlock the trunk lid=% To unlock the vehicle
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer ( Y page 210).
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked or unlocked.
The audible signal can be activated and
deactivated using the on-board computer
( Y page 211).XTo unlock centrally: press the %
button.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again.
R the theft deterrent locking system is armed
again.
XTo lock centrally: press the & button.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
SmartKey73Opening/closingZ