Wheels MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class 2013 W218 Owner's Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction .........................................
21 At a glance
........................................... 27 Safety ...................................................
37 Opening/closing
................................. 73 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....
95 Lights and windshield wipers
..........109 Climate control
................................. 123 Driving and parking ..........................
137 On-board computer and displays
....207 Stowage and features ......................
269 Maintenance and care
......................297 Breakdown assistance
.....................311 Wheels and tires ...............................
325 Technical data ...................................
363 Contents
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Maintenance
.................................. 162
Parking brake ................................ 158
Warning lamp .................................
257
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages


Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 309
Car wash ........................................ 303
Display ........................................... 307
Exterior lights ................................ 306
Gear or selector lever ....................309
Interior ........................................... 307
Matte finish ................................... 305
Night View Assist Plus ...................308
Notes ............................................. 303
Paint .............................................. 305
Plastic trim .................................... 308
Power washer ................................ 304
Rear view camera .......................... 307
Roof lining ...................................... 309
Seat belt ........................................ 309
Seat cover ..................................... 309
Sensors ......................................... 307
Steering wheel ............................... 309
Tail pipes ....................................... 307
Trim pieces .................................... 309
Washing by hand ........................... 304
Wheels ........................................... 306
Windows ........................................ 306
Wiper blades .................................. 306
Wooden trim .................................. 309
Cargo tie down rings .........................274
Car wash (care) ................................. 303
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 215Center console
Lower section .................................. 33
Lower section (AMG vehicles) ..........34
Upper section .................................. 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 222
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)

........75
Changing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 119
Overview of bulb types ..................119
Reversing lamps ............................ 120
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 62
Rear doors ....................................... 63
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 58
Restraint systems ............................ 58
Special seat belt retractor ............... 60
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
Top Tether ....................................... 61
Cigarette lighter ................................ 280
Cleaning Mirror turn signal ........................... 307
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 127
Controlling automatically ...............129
Cooling with air dehumidification ..128
Defrosting the windows ................. 132
Defrosting the windshield .............. 131
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 125
Important safety notes .................. 124
Indicator lamp ................................ 129
Information on using 3-zone
automatic climate control .............. 128
Maximum cooling .......................... 131
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 126
Overview of systems ......................124
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 129
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 132
Rear control panel .........................1276
Index

Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis
....................................... 289
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 288
Mechanical key
Function/notes
................................ 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 82
Unlocking the driver's door ..............82
Memory card (audio) ......................... 215
Memory function ............................... 107
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 228
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 216
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 76
MOExtended tires .............................. 313
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................352
Mounting a new wheel ................... 351
Raising the vehicle ......................... 350
Removing a wheel ..........................351
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 349
MP3
Operation ....................................... 215
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 211
Permanent display ......................... 220
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 210
Overview .......................................... 31N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 214
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 51
Resetting after being triggered ........ 51
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ......................................... 51
Resetting after being triggered ........ 52Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating .................193
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Function/notes ............................. 192
Problem (malfunction) ...................195
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 138 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 45
System self-test

............................... 48
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................58
Important safety notes .................... 38
OCS
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 45
System self-test ............................... 48
Odometer
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 224
Assistance menu ........................... 217
Audio menu ................................... 215
Convenience submenu .................. 223
Displaying a service message ........ 302
Display messages ..........................228
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 175
Factory settings submenu ............. 224
Important safety notes .................. 208
Instrument cluster submenu ..........220
Lighting submenu .......................... 220
Menu overview .............................. 212
Message memory .......................... 228
Navigation menu ............................ 214
Operation ....................................... 210
RACETIMER ................................... 225
Service menu ................................. 219
Settings menu ............................... 219
Standard display ............................ 212
Telephone menu ............................ 216
Trip menu ...................................... 212 Index
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Stowage space
Center console (rear) ..................... 272
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 275
Summer tires ..................................... 328
Sun visor ............................................ 278
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)

Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 221
Suspension tuning AIRMATIC ...................................... 181
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 182
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 225
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 132
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............71 T
Tachometer ........................................ 209
Tail lamps Display message

............................ 237
Tank content
Fuel gauge ............................... 29, 209
Technical data
Emergency spare wheel ................. 361
Information .................................... 364
Tires/wheels ................................. 353
Vehicle data ................................... 371
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 286
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 287
Downloading routes .......................290
Emergency call .............................. 284
Geo fencing ................................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 282
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 289
MB info call button ........................ 286
Remote vehicle locking .................. 288
Roadside Assistance button .......... 285
Search & Send ............................... 287
Self-test ......................................... 283
Speed alert .................................... 290
System .......................................... 283Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 291
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis
....................................... 289
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 288
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 216
Display message

............................ 253
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 216
Number from the phone book ........ 217
Redialing ........................................ 217
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 216
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 209
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 224
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 224
Outside temperature ...................... 210
Setting (climate control) ................ 130
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........71
Immobilizer ...................................... 71
Through-loading feature ...................273
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................225
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 334
Checking manually ........................333
Display message ............................ 248
Maximum ....................................... 332
Notes ............................................. 331
Recommended ............................... 329
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes .................. 333
Restarting ...................................... 333
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 336
Warning message .......................... 336
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 334
Restarting ...................................... 336
Warning lamp ................................. 267
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 347
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 346
Bar (definition) ............................... 345
Changing a wheel .......................... 348
Characteristics .............................. 345
Checking ........................................ 327 Index
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Opening/closing (automatically
from outside)
................................... 84
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................
83
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 252
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Opening dimensions ...................... 371
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 371
Turn signals Display message ............................ 236
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................82
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 81V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........

278
Vehicle Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 251
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings ..........................219
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 337
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 82
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 75
Lowering ........................................ 352
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 159
Pulling away ................................... 141
Raising ........................................... 350
Reporting problems .........................24
Securing from rolling away ............349
Towing away .................................. 318
Transporting .................................. 321
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 82
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................75
Vehicle data ................................... 371
Vehicle data ....................................... 371
Vehicle dimensions ...........................371Vehicle emergency locking
................82
Vehicle identification number see VIN


Vehicle identification plate ..............365
Vehicle level AIRMATIC ...................................... 180
Vehicle level (display message) .......243
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 312
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 216
VIN ...................................................... 365 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS

................................................ 258
Brakes ........................................... 257
Check Engine ................................. 264
Coolant .......................................... 264
Distance warning ........................... 266
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 266
ESP ®
.............................................. 260
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 261
Fuel tank ........................................ 264
Overview .................................. 30, 255
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
Reserve fuel ................................... 264
Seat belt ........................................ 256
SPORT handling mode ................... 261
SRS ................................................ 263
Tire pressure monitor .................... 267
Warranty ............................................ 364
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 253
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........352
Wheel chock ...................................... 349
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 348
Checking ........................................ 327
Cleaning ......................................... 306
Cleaning (warning) .........................348
Emergency spare wheel ................. 357
Important safety notes .................. 326
Interchanging/changing ................348
Mounting a new wheel ................... 351
Mounting a wheel .......................... 349
Removing a wheel ..........................351 Index
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Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100
.Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause

them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle's electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving. G
WARNING
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride

disturbance, or you suspect that damage
to your vehicle has occurred:
R turn on your hazard warning flashers.
R slow down carefully.
R drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
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 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
G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the on-board
diagnostics connection, it can affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. This can
impair the operating safety of your vehicle
while driving. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to the on-
board diagnostics connection. G
WARNING
Loose equipment or equipment cables which
are connected to the on-board diagnostics
connection can obstruct the area around the
pedals. The equipment or the cables could
come between the pedals in the event of Introduction
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responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed and for braking in
good
time. Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather
conditions and maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
i The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there
is adequate contact between the tires and
the road surface. Please pay special
attention to the notes on tires,
recommended minimum tire tread depths,
etc. (Y page 326).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 63).G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems
are

deactivated. There is an increased danger
of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp ( Y page 258) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (Y page 229).
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking. ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8

km/h) upwards, regardless of road-surface
conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces,
even if you only brake gently.
The yellow ! ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition
is switched on. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Braking X
If ABS intervenes:
continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking
situation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions, and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving. BAS (Brake Assist System)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 63). G
WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly,

BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, thus shortening the stopping distance.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. 64
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BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 63).
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in
hazardous situations at speeds greater than
4 mph (7 km/h) and uses radar sensor
technology to assess the traffic situation.
With
the help of the radar sensor system, BAS
PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the
path of your vehicle for an extended period of
time.
BAS PLUS can also react to stationary
obstacles, e.g. stopped or parked vehicles, at
speeds of up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/h).
To prevent a front-end collision, BAS PLUS
calculates the brake force necessary if:
R you approach an obstacle, and
R BAS PLUS has detected a risk of collision
For speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h): if you
apply the brakes forcefully, BAS PLUS
automatically increases the braking force to
a level suitable for the traffic conditions.
For speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h): if you
apply the brakes, BAS PLUS is activated.
Braking is performed as late as possible.
If BAS PLUS demands particularly high
braking force, preventative passenger
protection measures (PRE-SAFE ®
) are
activated simultaneously.
X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
BAS PLUS is deactivated and the brakes
function as usual, if:
R you release the brake pedal.
R there

is no longer any danger of a rear-end
collision.
R no obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle. For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the
radar sensor system must be:
R
switched on (Y page 223)
R operational ( Y page 243)
If the radar sensor system is malfunctioning,
BAS PLUS will not be available. The brake
system is still available with complete brake
boosting effect and BAS. G
WARNING
BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify
objects and complex traffic situations. BAS
PLUS cannot intervene in these cases. There
is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radar sources
R the possibility of strong radar reflections,
for example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a

vehicle traveling in front on a different line
relative to the center of your vehicle G
WARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As

a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all
critical situations. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified Driving safety systems
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specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
i
This
device has been approved by the FCC
as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar
sensor is intended for use in an automotive
radar system only. Removing, altering or
tampering with the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use the
device in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment. ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 63).G
WARNING
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further
driving safety systems are deactivated. This
increases

the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP ®
checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: switch off the
ignition when the parking brake is being
tested on a brake dynamometer.
Application of the brakes by ESP ®
may
otherwise destroy the brake system.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: when towing your
vehicle with the rear axle raised, it is
important that you observe the notes on
ESP ®
(Y page 320).
ESP ®
is deactivated if the å warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up
continuously when the engine is running.
If the ÷ warning lamp and the å
warning lamp are lit continuously, ESP ®
is not
available due to a malfunction. Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page 260) and display messages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster
(Y page 229).
If ESP
®
detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle.

The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP ®
assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
If ESP ®
intervenes, the ÷ ESP®
warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP ®
intervenes:
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
under any
circumstances.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far
as necessary when pulling away.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP ®
function
properly.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Traction control is part of ESP
®
.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull

away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side. On vehicles with 4MATIC, more
drive torque is also transferred to the wheel
or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active if you
deactivate ESP ®
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Deactivating/activating ESP
®
(except
AMG vehicles) G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations
described in the following.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP ®
deactivated.
You
could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
X To deactivate: (Y page 218).
The å ESP ®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To activate: (Y page 218).
The å ESP ®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
ESP ®
is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
stops moving. The engine starts
automatically when the driver wants to pull
away again. ESP ®
remains in its previously
selected status. Example: if ESP ®
was
deactivated before the engine was switched
off, ESP ®
remains deactivated when the
engine is switched on again.
If

ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
situations, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the
following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R traction control is still activated. R
ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake.
R engine torque is not limited and the drive
wheels are able to spin. The spinning
wheels produce a cutting effect for better
traction.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
(AMG
vehicles) Activating/deactivating SPORT handling
mode
G
WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is activated,
there is a greater risk of skidding and
accidents.
Only activate SPORT handling mode in the
situations described in the following. X
To activate: briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
The SPORT handling mode message
appears in the multifunction display.
SPORT handling mode is designed for
driving on designated roads when the
vehicle's own oversteering and
understeering characteristics are desired.
Driving in SPORT handling mode requires
an extremely qualified and experienced
driver

who is able to cope with these critical
driving conditions.
X To deactivate: briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. Driving safety systems
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