air suspension MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class 2013 W218 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets

4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 183
4MATIC off-road system ................... 183A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message

............................ 229
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 128
Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 219
Display message ............................ 245
Function/information .................... 199
Active Driving Assistance package . 199
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 219
Display message ............................ 244
Function/information .................... 203
Active light function .........................115
Active multicontour seat ..................100
Active Parking Assist Display message ............................ 245
Important safety notes .................. 186
Active Service System
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 69
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes ............................. 115
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Additives (engine oil) ........................369Air bags
Display message
............................ 235
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Important safety notes .................... 41
Knee bag .......................................... 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
Pelvis air bag ................................... 44
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Side impact air bag .......................... 43
Window curtain air bag ....................45
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIR FLOW ........................................... 129
AIRMATIC Display message ............................ 243
Function/notes ............................. 180
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 134
Important safety notes .................. 133
Rear ............................................... 135
Setting ........................................... 133
Setting the center air vents ...........134
Setting the side air vents ............... 134
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 182
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 279
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 217
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........ 302
Hiding a service message .............. 302
Notes ............................................. 302
Resetting the service interval
display ........................................... 3024
Index

Engine ............................................ 239
General notes ................................
228
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 228
KEYLESS-GO
.................................. 254
Lights ............................................. 236
Safety systems .............................. 229
SmartKey ....................................... 253
Tires ............................................... 248
Vehicle ........................................... 251
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 217
Distance recorder see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....266
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 176
Display message ............................ 246
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 175
Function/notes ............................. 167
Important safety notes .................. 167
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 174
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 222
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 81
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 75
Control panel ................................... 36
Display message ............................ 252
Emergency locking ........................... 82
Emergency unlocking .......................82
Important safety notes .................... 80
Opening (from inside) ......................81
Drinking and driving .........................160
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 150
Display ........................................... 146
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 147
Manual ........................................... 152
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 225
Drive program selector ..................... 150
Driver's door see Doors Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 303
Symmetrical low beam .................. 110
Driving on flooded roads ..................164
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............64
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 65
Electronic brake force distribution ... 69
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 66
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 63
Overview .......................................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 69
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 199
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 199
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 202
Active Parking Assist .....................186
AIRMATIC ...................................... 180
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 182
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 191
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 195
Cruise control ................................ 165
Display message ............................ 242
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 167
HOLD function ............................... 178
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 197
Lane Tracking package .................. 195
Night View Assist Plus ...................192
PARKTRONIC ................................. 183
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..........179
Rear view camera .......................... 189
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 163
Automatic transmission ................. 149
Brakes ........................................... 162
Break-in period .............................. 138
Downhill gradient ........................... 162
Drinking and driving .......................160
Driving abroad ............................... 1108
Index

Vehicle submenu ...........................
222
Video DVD operation ..................... 216
Operating system
see On-board computer

Outside temperature display ...........210
Overhead control panel ......................35
Override feature Rear side windows ........................... 63P
Paint code number ............................ 365
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...305
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Parking ............................................... 157
Important safety notes

..................157
Parking brake ................................ 158
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 106
Rear view camera .......................... 189
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................186
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 231
Notes/function .............................. 158
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 185
Driving system ............................... 183
Function/notes ............................. 183
Important safety notes .................. 183
Problem (malfunction) ...................186
Range of the sensors ..................... 184
Warning display ............................. 185
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 45
Pedals ................................................. 160
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 308
Power washers .................................. 304
Power windows see Side windows PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message

............................ 232
Operation ......................................... 52
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 218
Display message ............................ 232
Function/notes ................................ 69
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Preventive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection)
Product information ............................21
Program selector button .................. 149
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 141 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........24 R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .............179
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 225
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating

.................223
Display message ............................ 243
Radio
Selecting a station .........................215
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 117
Rear axle level control (AMG
adaptive sport suspension
system) .............................................. 182
Rear compartment Setting the air vents ......................135
Rear seat
Display message ............................ 252
Rear seat (folding the backrest
forwards/back) ................................. 273
Rear view camera Cleaning instructions ..................... 307
Function/notes ............................. 189
Switching on/off ........................... 190
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) .......................10614
Index

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
17

R
the vehicle is stationary and the brake
pedal is depressed (left foot).
R the transmission is in position D.
Activating RACE START X
Depress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.
X Turn the drive program selector clockwise
(Y page 149) until the RS lamp lights up.
The RACE START Confirm: Paddle UP
Cancel: Paddle DOWN message appears
in the multifunction display.
i If the activation conditions are no longer
fulfilled, RACE START is canceled. The
RACE
START Canceled message appears
in the multifunction display.
X To cancel: pull the left steering wheel
paddle shifter

(Y page 150).
or
X To confirm: pull the right steering wheel
paddle shifter

(Y page 150).
The RACE START Available Depress
gas pedal message appears in the
multifunction display.
i If you do not depress the accelerator
pedal fully within two seconds, RACE
START

is canceled. The RACE START Not
Possible See Operator's Manual
message appears in the multifunction
display.
X Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The engine speed rises to approximately
3500 rpm.
The RACE START Release brake to
start message appears in the
multifunction display.
i If you do not release the brake pedal
within five seconds, RACE START is
canceled. The RACE START Canceled message appears in the multifunction
display.
X Take your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum
acceleration.
The RACE

START Active message appears
in the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reaches a speed of approximately
30 mph
(Canada: 50 km/h). Drive program S+ is
activated. SPORT handling mode remains
activated.
RACE START is deactivated immediately if
you release the accelerator pedal during
RACE START or if any of the activation
conditions are no longer fulfilled. The RACE
START Not Possible See Operator's
Manual message appears in the multifunction
display.
i If RACE START is used repeatedly within
a short period of time, it is only available
again after the vehicle has been driven a
certain distance. AIRMATIC
Vehicle level Important safety notes
Your vehicle regulates its height
automatically.

All-round level control ensures
the best possible suspension and constant
ground clearance, even with a laden vehicle.
When you drive fast, the vehicle is lowered
automatically to improve driving safety and to
reduce fuel consumption.
The following vehicle levels are possible:
R normal
R raised: the vehicle is raised by about
0.80 in (20 mm) when compared with the
normal level
R lowered: the vehicle is lowered by about
0.40 in (10 mm) when compared with the
normal level180
Driving systems
Driving and parking

X
Press button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up. Sports
suspension tuning is selected.
The AIRMATIC SPORT message appears in
the multifunction display.
Comfort tuning
In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable.
Therefore, select this mode if you favor a
more comfortable driving style. Select
comfort mode also when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. on straight stretches of
freeway.
X Press button :.
Indicator
lamp = lights up. Comfort tuning
is selected.
The AIRMATIC COMFORT message appears
in the multifunction display. AMG adaptive sport suspension
system
General notes i
AMG
adaptive sport suspension system is
available for the CLS 63 AMG model.
Rear axle level control The vehicle automatically sets the vehicle
level at the rear axle. Rear axle level control
ensures the best possible suspension and
that the ground clearance remains constant
even when the vehicle is loaded. This
improves driving safety and fuel
consumption.
Suspension tuning
General notes
The

electronically controlled damping system
works continuously. This improves driving
safety and ride comfort. The damping is tuned individually to each
wheel and depends on:
R
your driving style, e.g. sporty
R the road surface condition, e.g. bumps
R your individual selection of Sport, Sport +
or Comfort
If you select Sport or Sport + mode and
restart the engine, the suspension setting
reverts to Comfort mode.
Sport mode :
Mode selector button
; Button for storing, calling up and
displaying the selected mode
= Sport + mode indicator lamp
? Sport mode indicator lamp
The firmer suspension tuning in Sport mode
ensures even better contact with the road.
Select this mode when employing a sporty
driving style, e.g. on winding country roads.
X Press the : button once.
Indicator lamp ? lights up. You have
selected Sport mode.
The AMG Suspension System SPORT
message appears in the multifunction
display.
Sport + mode
The very firm setting of the suspension tuning
in Sport + mode ensures the best possible
contact with the road. Select this mode only
when driving on race circuits. 182
Driving systems
Driving and parking

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible.
Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: ( Y page 24).Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If wheels and tires of the wrong size are used,
the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is a risk of accident.
Always replace wheels and tires with those
that fulfill the specifications of the original
part (designation, manufacturer, model). G
WARNING
A flat tire severely impairs the driving,
steering and braking characteristics of the
vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Tires without run-flat characteristics:
R do not drive with a flat tire.
R immediately replace the flat tire with your
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Tires with run-flat characteristics:
R pay attention to the information and
warning

notices on MOExtended tires (tires
with run-flat characteristics).
Accessories that are not approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being
used correctly can impair the operating
safety. Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist
workshop and inquire about:
R
suitability
R legal stipulations
R factory recommendations
Information on the dimensions and types of
wheels

and tires for your vehicle can be found
under "Wheel/tire combinations"
(Y page 353).
Information on air pressure for the tires on
your vehicle can be found:
R on the vehicle's Tire and Loading
Information placard on the B-pillar
(Y page 337)
R on the tire pressure label on the fuel filler
flap ( Y page 155)
R under "Tire pressure" ( Y page 329)
R in the "Tire pressure" section Operation
Information on driving
If the vehicle is heavily laden, check the tire
pressures and correct them if necessary.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteristics,
e.g.

pulling to one side. This may indicate that
the wheels or tires are damaged. If you
suspect that a tire is defective, reduce your
speed immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon
as possible to check the wheels and tires for
damage. Hidden tire damage could also be
causing the unusual handling characteristics.
If you find no signs of damage, have the tires
and wheels checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When parking your vehicle, make sure that
the tires do not get deformed by the curb or
other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive over
curbs, speed humps or similar elevations, try
to do so slowly and at an obtuse angle.
Otherwise, the tires, particularly the
sidewalls, may be damaged. 326
Operation
Wheels and tires

Occupant distribution
The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at
their designated seating positions.
Total load limit
Rated cargo and luggage load plus
68 kilograms (150 lb) multiplied by the
number of seats in the vehicle.
Changing a wheel
Flat tire
You can find information on what to do in the
event of a flat tire in the "Breakdown
assistance" section (Y page 313).
Instructions for driving with MOExtended
tires in the event of a flat tire are also provided
there.
The "Breakdown assistance" section
(Y page 313) contains information and notes
on how to deal with a flat tire. Instructions for
driving with MOExtended tires in the event of
a flat tire are also provided there. Interchanging the wheels
G
WARNING
Interchanging the front and rear wheels may
severely impair the driving characteristics if
the

wheels or tires have different dimensions.
The wheel brakes or suspension components
may also be damaged. There is a risk of
accident.
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the wheels
and tires are of the same dimensions.
! On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure
monitor, electronic components are
located in the wheel.
Tire-mounting tools should not be used
near the valve. This could damage the
electronic components.
Only have tires changed at a qualified
specialist workshop. Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
(Y page 349).
The wear patterns on the front and rear tires
differ,

depending on the operating conditions.
Rotate the wheels before a clear wear pattern
has formed on the tires. Front tires typically
wear more on the shoulders and the rear tires
in the center.
If your vehicle's tire configuration allows, you
can rotate the wheels according to the
intervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty
book in your vehicle documents. If this is not
available, the tires should then be replaced
every 3,000 to 6,000 miles (5,000 to
10,000 km), or earlier if the tire wear requires
this. Do not change the direction of wheel
rotation.
Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel
is interchanged. Check the tire pressure and,
if necessary, restart the tire pressure loss
warning system or the tire pressure monitor. Direction of rotation
Tires with a specified direction of rotation
have

additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk
of hydroplaning. You will only gain these
benefits if the correct direction of rotation is
maintained.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates
its correct direction of rotation. Storing wheels
Store
wheels that are not being used in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place. Protect the
tires from oil, grease, gasoline and diesel. Cleaning the wheels
G
WARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters)
can cause invisible exterior damage348
Changing a wheel
Wheels and tires