flat tire MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class 2017 W218 Owner's Manual

Features .............................................. 248
Maintenance and care......................265
Engine compartment ........................... 265
Maintenance ........................................ 269
Care ..................................................... 270
Breakdown assistance .....................277
Where will I find...? .............................. 277
Flat tire ................................................ 278
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 282
Jump-starting ....................................... 285
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 287
Fuses ................................................... 290
Wheels and tires ............................... 292
Important safety notes ........................ 292
Operation ............................................ 292
Winter operation .................................. 294
Tire pressure ....................................... 295
Loading the vehicle .............................. 302
All about wheels and tires ................... 305
Changing a wheel ................................ 312
Wheel and tire combinations ............... 317
Emergency spare wheel ....................... 317
Technical data ................................... 321
Information regarding technical data ... 321
Vehicle electronics .............................. 321
Identification plates ............................. 322
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 323
Vehicle data ......................................... 328
Contents3

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic AssistFunction/notes ................................ 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Important safety notes .................... 65
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 78
Replacing ......................................... 79
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 284
Display message ............................ 214
Important safety notes .................. 282
Jump starting ................................. 285
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 196
Display message ............................ 217
Notes/function .............................. 179
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 241
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 240
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Telephony ...................................... 239
Box (trunk) ......................................... 246
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 206
Notes ............................................. 326
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 212
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS .................................................. 65 BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 326
Display message ............................ 204
High-performance brake system .... 146
HOLD function ............................... 157
Important safety notes .................. 145
Maintenance .................................. 145
Parking brake ................................ 142
Riding tips ...................................... 145
Warning lamp ................................. 228
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 277
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
clus
ter lighting) ................................... 34
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 26
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 274
Car wash ........................................ 270
Carpets .......................................... 276
Display ........................................... 274
Exhaust pipe .................................. 274
Exterior lights ................................ 273
Interior ........................................... 274
Matte finish ................................... 272
Notes ............................................. 270
Paint .............................................. 272
Plastic trim .................................... 275
Power washer ................................ 271
Rear view camera .......................... 274
Roof lining ...................................... 276
Seat belt ........................................ 276
Seat cover ..................................... 275
Selector lever ................................ 275
Sensors ......................................... 274
Steering wheel ............................... 275
Trim pieces .................................... 275
6Index

Warning lamp ................................. 229
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 69
Exhaust check ................................... 144
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 274
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 105
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 101
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 102
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 200
Folding in/out (automatically) .......1 02
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 101
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 102
Setting ...........................................1 01
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 104
Storing the parking position .......... 102
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 243
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 238
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 278
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 278
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 279
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ...........................................2 64
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 321
Two-way radio ................................ 321
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 325
Consumption statistics .................. 191
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 191
Displaying the range ......................1 91
Driving tips ....................................1 43
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 324
Important safety notes .................. 324 Notes for CLS 400, CLS 400
4MATIC .......................................... 325
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Refueling ........................................ 138
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 324
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 140
Opening ......................................... 139
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 191
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 324
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 277
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 90
Before changing .............................2 90
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 291
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 291
Important safety notes .................. 290G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 263
General notes ................................ 261
Important safety notes .................. 261
Opening/closing the garage door .. 263
Problems when programming ........2 63
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 261
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 262
Gasoline ............................................. 324
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 201
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box ...........................................2 43
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 36
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Index11

Storing ........................................... 313
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 310
Temperature .................................. 306
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 312
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 311
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 311
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 310
Tire size (data) ............................... 317
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 307
Tire tread ....................................... 293
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 311
Total load limit (definition) ............. 312
Traction ......................................... 306
Traction (definition) ....................... 312
Tread wear ..................................... 306
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 305
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 310
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 312
Wheel and tire combination ........... 317
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 310
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 60
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 290
Important safety notes .................. 287
Towing a trailer
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 287
Installing the towing eye ................ 288
Removing the towing eye ............... 289
Transporting the vehicle ................ 289
With both axles on the ground ....... 289
With the rear axle raised ................ 289
Towing eye ......................................... 277
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ............................. 178
Important safety notes .................. 178 Instrument cluster display ............. 178
Transfer case ..................................... 138
Transmission
see Auto matic tra
nsmission
Transmission position display ......... 130
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 130
Transporting the vehicle .................. 289
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 275
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 191
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 190
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 191
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 85
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 84
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 84
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 224
Opening dimensions ...................... 328
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 328
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 321
Installation ..................................... 321
Transmission output (maximum) .... 321
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 83
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 82
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 201
Index21

Window curtain air bags
Window curtain air bags:are integrated into
the side of the roof frame and deployed in the
area from the A-pillar to the C-pillar.
When deployed, the window curtain air bag
enhances the level of protection for the head.
However, it does not protect the chest or arms.
In the event of a side impact, the window curtain
air bag is deployed on the side on which the
impact occurs.
If the system determines that they can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt, a window curtain air bag may be
deployed in other accident situations
(
Ypage 53).
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Introduction
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) cat-
egorizes the person in the front-passenger seat.
Depending on that result, the front-passenger
front air bag and front-passenger knee bag are
either enabled or deactivated.
The system does not deactivate:
Rthe side impact air bag
Rthe pelvis air bag
Rthe window curtain air bag
Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices
Requirements
To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit:
Rwith the seat belt fastened correctly
Rin an almost upright position with their back
against the seat backrest
Rwith their feet resting on the floor, if possible
If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, OCS may produce a false classifica-
tion, e.g. because the front passenger:
Rtransfers their weight by supporting them-
selves on a vehicle armrest
Rsits in such a way that their weight is raised
from the seat cushion
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat, be
sure to observe the correct positioning of the
child restraint system. Never place objects
under or behind the child restraint system, e.g. a
cushion. The entire base of the child restraint
system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the
forward-facing child restraint system must lie as
flat as possible against the backrest of the front-
passenger seat.
The child restraint system must not touch the
roof or be subjected to a load by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
and the head restraint position accordingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function
correctly. Always observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions.
Occupant Classification System opera-
tion (OCS)
Occupant safety49
Safety
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up and remains lit,
even though the front-
passenger seat is occu-
pied by an adult or a per-
son of a stature corre-
sponding to that of an
adult.The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is incor-
rect.
XMake sure the conditions for a correct classification of the person
on the front-passenger seat are met (Ypage 49).
XIf the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the front-
passenger seat may not be used.
XHave OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center.
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
does not light up and/or
does not stay on.
The front-passenger seat
is:
Runoccupied
Roccupied with the
weight of a child up to
twelve months old in a
child restraint system
OCS is malfunctioning.
XMake sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the child
seat.
XMake sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on
the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the
forward-facing child restraint system must lie as flat as possible
against the backrest of the front-passenger seat. If necessary,
adjust the position of the front-passenger seat.
XWhen installing the child restraint system, make sure that the seat belt is tight. Do not pull the seat belt tight using the front-passenger
seat adjustment. This could result in the seat belt and the child
restraint system being pulled too tightly.
XCheck for correct installation of the child restraint system.
Make sure that the head restraint does not apply a load to the child
restraint system. If necessary, adjust the head restraint accord-
ingly.
XMake sure that no objects are applying additional weight onto the
seat.
XIf the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off, do not
install a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat. It is
recommended that you install the child restraint system on a suit-
able rear seat.
XHave OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Deployment of Emergency Tensioning
Devices and air bags
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has
been deployed. There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the air bag parts. Have a
deployed air bag replaced at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop as soon as possible.
GWARNING
A deployed air bag no longer offers any pro-
tection and cannot provide the intended pro-
tection in an accident. There is an increased
risk of injury.
Have the vehicle towed to a qualified special-
ist workshop in order to have a deployed air
bag replaced.
It is important for your safety and that of your
passenger to have deployed air bags replaced
and to have any malfunctioning air bags
repaired. This will help to make sure the air bags
Occupant safety53
Safety
Z

You can thus avoid the risks that could arise as
a result of:
Ran incorrectly categorized person in the front-
passenger seat
Rthe unintentional deactivation of the front-
passenger front air bag
Rthe unsuitable positioning of the child
restraint system, e.g. too close to the dash-
board
Rearward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install a rearward-
facing child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat, always make sure that the
front-passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is permanently lit (
Ypage 42) is the front-
passenger front air bag deactivated.
Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions.
Forward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install a forward-
facing child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat, always move the front-
passenger seat as far back as possible. The
entire base of the child restraint system must
always rest on the seat cushion of the front-
passenger seat. The backrest of the child
restraint system must lie as flat as possible
against the backrest of the front-passenger
seat. The child restraint system must not touch
the roof or be subjected to a load by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
and the head restraint position accordingly.
Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is
correctly routed from the vehicle belt outlet to
the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint
system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed
forwards and downwards from the vehicle belt
outlet. If necessary, adjust the vehicle belt out-
let and the front-passenger seat accordingly.
Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions.
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are traveling in the vehicle, they
could:
Ropen doors, thus endangering other people
or road users
Rexit the vehicle and be caught by oncoming
traffic
Roperate vehicle equipment and become
trapped
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always activate the child-proof locks and
override feature if children are traveling in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Override feature for:
Rthe rear doors (Ypage 63)
Rthe rear side windows (Ypage 63)
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
62Children in the vehicle
Safety

XTo apply:depress parking brake ;firmly.
When the engine is running, the $(USA
only) or J(Canada only) indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster.
XTo release: depress the brake pedal and keep
it depressed.
XPull release handle :.
When the ignition is switched on or the engine
is running, the $(USA only) or J(Can-
ada only) indicator lamp goes out in the instru-
ment cluster.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six
weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop and seek
advice.
iYou can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
GWARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicle
is stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the country
in which you are driving. Some jurisdictions pro-
hibit the driver from using a mobile phone while
driving a vehicle.
If you make a call while driving, always use
hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone
when the traffic situation permits. If you are
unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop
before operating the telephone.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers a
distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m)per sec-
ond.
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:
XThe tires should always be inflated to the rec-
ommended tire pressure.
XRemove unnecessary loads.
XRemove roof racks when they are not needed.
XWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.
XAvoid frequent acceleration or braking.
XHave all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the Main-
tenance Booklet or by the service interval dis-
play.
Fuel consumption also increases when driving in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in hilly ter-
rain.
Drinking and driving
GWARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent is greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak-
ing drugs.
Driving tips143
Driving and parking
Z

for safe maneuvering, parking and exiting a
parking space. Make sure that no persons, ani-
mals or objects are in the maneuvering range.
When PARKTRONIC is switched off, Active Park-
ing Assist is also unavailable.
GWARNING
While parking or pulling out of a parking
space, the vehicle swings out and can drive
onto areas of the oncoming lane. This could
result in a collision with another road user.
There is a risk of an accident.
Pay attention to other road users. Stop the
vehicle if necessary or cancel the Active Park- ing Assist parking procedure.
!If unavoidable, you should drive over obsta-
cles such as curbs slowly and not at a sharp
angle. Otherwise, you may damage the
wheels or tires.
Active Parking Assist may possibly indicate
parking spaces which are not suitable for park-
ing, for example:
Rwhere parking or stopping is prohibited
Rin front of driveways or entrances and exits
Ron unsuitable surfaces
Parking tips:
ROn narrow roads, drive as close to the parking
space as possible.
RParking spaces that are littered or overgrown
might be identified or measured incorrectly.
RParking spaces that are partially occupied by
trailer drawbars might not be identified as
such or be measured incorrectly.
RSnowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
RPay attention to the PARKTRONIC
(Ypage 164) warning messages during the
parking procedure.
RYou can intervene in the steering procedure
to correct it at any time. Active Parking Assist
will then be canceled.
RWhen transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you should not use Active
Parking Assist.
RNever use Active Parking Assist when snow
chains are installed.
RMake sure that the tires are inflated to the
specified tire pressure. This has a direct influ- ence on the parking characteristics of the
vehicle.
Use Active Parking Assist for parking spaces:
Rparallel or at right angles to the direction of
travel
Ron the same level as the road, e.g. not on the
pavement
Ron straight roads, not bends
Detecting parking spaces
Objects located above the height range of Active Parking Assist will not be detected when the
parking space is measured. These are not taken
into account when the parking procedure is cal-
culated, e.g. overhanging loads, truck over-
hangs or loading ramps.
GWARNING
If there are objects above the detection range:
RActive Park Assist may steer too early
Rthe vehicle may not stop in front of these
objects
You may cause a collision as a result. There is
a risk of an accident.
If objects are located above the detection
range, stop and deactivate Active Parking
Assist.
For further information on the detection range
(
Ypage 163).
Active Parking Assist does not assist you park-
ing in spaces at right angles to the direction of
travel if:
Rtwo parking spaces are located directly next
to one another
Rthe parking space is directly next to a low
obstacle such as a low curb
Ryou park forwards
Active Parking Assist does not assist you park-
ing in spaces that are parallel or at right angles
to the direction of travel if:
Rthe parking space is on a curb
Rthe system reads the parking space as being
blocked, for example by foliage or grass pav-
ing blocks
166Driving systems
Driving and parking

Tires
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Check
Tire Pressure Soon
The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss
in pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
Ryou have changed the positions of the wheels and tires or installed
new wheels and tires.
Rthe tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped.
GWARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be
greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 141).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat
tire (Ypage 278).
XCheck the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire pressure.
XRestart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire pres-
sure is correct (Ypage 299).
Check Tire Pressure
Then Restart RunFlat Indicator
The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display message
and has not been restarted since.
XSet the correct tire pressure in all four tires.
XRestart the tire pressure loss warning system (Ypage 299).
Run Flat Indicator
Inoperative
The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Correct
Tire Pressure
The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
XCheck the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Ypage 299).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
XRestart the tire pressure monitor (Ypage 302).
Displa y messages221
On-board computer and displays
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