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Rain sensor
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Range (on-board computer) . . . . . . . 130
R button
see Reset button
Rear foglamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Anti-dazzle (manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . . . 85
Rear window
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Rear window blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Rear window heating Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . . 242
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Remote control Auxiliary heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Garage door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Programming (garage door
opener) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Replacing the wiper blades . . . . . . . 275
Reserve Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Reserve fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Restraint system
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Restraint systems
For children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Retaining hooks (boot) . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Rev counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Reverse gear Engaging (automatic transmission) 105
Reversing lamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Roller sunblind
Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Roof load, maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Run-on time (mobile phone) . . . . . . . 184 S
Seat Adjusting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75, 77
Correct driver's seat position . . . . . . 90
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Seat belt
Adjusting the height . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89, 249 Seat heating

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Seat ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . . 241
Selector lever
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Service
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Service display
see ASSYST PLUS
Service indicator
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Windscreen washer fluid . . . . . . . . 317
Settings
Calling up a stored setting . . . . . . . . 87
Factory (key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 67
Factory (KEYLESS GO) . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Factory (on-board computer) . . . . . 121
Shift ranges
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . 106
Display in the speedometer . . . . . . 105
Sidebags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Side window Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Index
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Warning and indicator lamp ABS (yellow)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Warning signal
Audible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Washer fluid Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Wearing seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Wheel bolts
Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Wheels
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Windowbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Windows Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Cleaning the windscreen . . . . . . . . 211
Side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Windscreen
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Windscreen washer fluid . . . . . . . . . 317
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197, 317
Windscreen washer reservoir
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Windscreen washer system . . . . . . . 317Windscreen wipers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Replacing the wiper blades . . . . . . 275
Winter diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204, 205
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Index
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Lights
95Adjusting the headlamp range (vehi-
cles with halogen headlamps)
The headlamp range control allows you to
adjust the cone of light from the headlamps
according to how your vehicle is laden.
You can only adjust the headlamp range while
the engine is running.1 Thumbwheel for headlamp range
PositionLoad
0Front seats occupied
1Front and rear seats occupied
PositionLoad
2Front and rear seats occu-
pied, boot laden
or
Driver's seat occupied, boot
laden
3Not required
X
Turn thumbwheel for headlamp range 1 to
the position which corresponds to the load
in your vehicle.
Headlamp cleaning system*
i The headlamps are cleaned automatically
if the "Wipe with windscreen washer fluid"
function is operated five times while the
lights are on and the engine is running.
When you switch off the ignition, the auto-
matic headlamp cleaning system is reset
and counting is resumed from 0.
Cornering light function (vehicles
with bi-xenon headlamps*)
Specially designed headlamps light up the
area into which you are driving when turning
corners.
If you are driving at speeds below 40 km/h,
the cornering light function is activated either
by the turn signals or when the steering wheel
is turned. If you are driving at speeds above
40 km/h the cornering light function is deac-
tivated.
Switching on
X Make sure that the engine is running.
X Switch on the dipped-beam headlamps.
X Switch off the fog lights.
X Switch on the turn signal.
The cornering light on the same side as the
turn signal comes on, even if you turn the
steering wheel in the opposite direction
after indicating.
or
X Turn the steering wheel in the desired
direction.
When in a forwards gear: the cornering
lamp on the inside of the bend comes on.
Controls
* optional
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Windscreen wipers
97
Rear-compartment overhead control
panel
Rear-compartment overhead control panel
1
X To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
2 X To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
Rear-compartment reading lamps
X To switch on/off: press the X button. Windscreen wipers
Combination switch
1
To switch on the windscreen wipers
2 Single wipe/to wipe the windscreen using
washer fluid
Settings: M
Windscreen wipers off
U
Intermittent wipe, low
(rain sensor set to low sensitivity)
V
Intermittent wipe, high
(rain sensor set to high sensitivity) u
Continuous wipe, slow
t
Continuous wipe, fast
!
If the windscreen becomes dirty in dry
weather conditions, the windscreen wipers
may be activated inadvertently. This could
then damage the windscreen wiper blades
or scratch the windscreen.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windscreen wipers in dry weather.
X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or
2 in the ignition lock.
The various wiper settings can be selected
as follows: Controls
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Side windows
98 Single wipe
X Briefly press the combination switch to the
pressure point in the direction of arrow
2. Wiping with washer fluid
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow
2. Intermittent wipe/rain sensor
X Turn the combination switch in the direc-
tion of arrow 1 to position U or V.
The rain sensor is activated. The appropri-
ate wiping frequency is set automatically
according to the intensity of the rain. Continuous wipe
X Depending on the intensity of the rain, turn
the combination switch in the direction of
arrow 1 to position u or t. Switching off the windscreen wipers
X Turn the combination switch to position
M. Side windows
Opening/closing the side windows
G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap-
ped between the side window and the door
frame as a side window is opened. Do not
touch or lean against the side window dur-
ing the opening procedure. You could
become trapped between the side window
and the door frame as the window moves
down. If danger threatens, release the
switch or pull the switch upwards to close
the side window again. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap-
ped as you close a side window. If danger
threatens, release the switch or press the
switch

a second time to open the side win-
dow again. G
Risk of injury
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
Always take the key with you when
leaving the vehicle, even if you only leave it
for a short time. Controls
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Engine compartment
197
X
Top up the coolant if necessary.
X Replace cap 1 and tighten all the way to
the stop.
You will find further information about coolant
in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 316). Windscreen washer system/head-
lamp cleaning system*
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment on the right when
viewed in the direction of travel. The head-
lamp cleaning system* is also supplied from
the washer fluid reservoir.1 Cover X
Add windscreen washer concentrate to the
washer fluid all year round.
G Risk of fire
Windscreen washer concentrate is highly
flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking
are prohibited when windscreen washer
concentrate is being handled.
Use
R a windscreen washer fluid additive
such as MB Summerwash to prevent
smearing (for temperatures above freez-
ing).
R a windscreen washer fluid additive with
antifreeze properties such as MB Winter-
wash (if there is a risk of frost).
X Mix the windscreen washer fluid in a con-
tainer beforehand. Adapt the mixing ratio
to the outside temperatures.
! Only use windscreen washer fluid which
is suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Unsuit-
able windscreen washer fluid could dam-
age the plastic lamp lenses of the head-
lamps. X
To open: pull cap 1 upwards by the tab.
X To close: press cap 1 onto the filler neck
until it clicks into place.
Operation
* optional
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Care
212
!
Only fold the windscreen wipers away
from the windscreen when vertical, other-
wise you will damage the bonnet.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
screen until you feel them engage.
X Clean the windscreen and the wiper blades.
X Fold the windscreen wipers back again
before the ignition is switched on.
! Do not clean the wiper blades too often,
as otherwise the coating may come off.
This could cause wiper noise.
Cleaning the windows !
Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,
solvents or cleaning agents containing sol-
vents to clean the inside of the windows.
Clean the insides of the windows with a
damp cloth or commercially-available glass
cleaner. Avoid touching the inside of the
rear windscreen and the side windows with
hard objects, e.g. ice scrapers or rings. You
could otherwise cause damage to the win-
dows, rear window heating or aerial on the
rear window. i
Anti-glare
film retrofitted to the insides of
the windows could interfere with radio or
mobile phone reception, especially if it is
conductive or metal-coated film. Informa-
tion about anti-glare film can be obtained
from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Cleaning the headlamps X
Clean the headlamp lenses with a wet
sponge.
! Only use washer fluid which is suitable
for plastic lenses. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
Therefore, do not use the following:
R dry cloths
R abrasive cleaning agents
R solvents
R cleaning agents containing solvent
You

could otherwise scratch or damage the
surface of the lenses. Plastic trim !
Do
not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and
do not scrub. Doing so will scratch or dam-
age the surfaces.
X Wipe plastic parts with a damp, lint-free
cloth (e.g. a microfibre cloth).
X Light soiling:
use a low-foaming soap (e.g.
a light liquid hand soap) diluted in water.
X Heavy soiling:
use a cleaning agent that is
solvent-free and non-corrosive. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz cleaning product for this
purpose.
Cleaning the steering wheel boss and
dashboard X
Moisten a clean lint-free cloth with water.
X Clean the plastic parts and the dashboard.
X If particularly dirty, use a mild detergent. G
Risk of injury
Do not use cleaners and cockpit care
sprays containing solvents to clean the
cockpit and steering wheel boss. Cleaners
containing solvents cause the surface to
become porous and in the event of an air- Operation
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Display messages
240 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
W Reserve fuel level The fuel level has fallen below the reserve
range.
The operation of the auxiliary heat-
ing* can no longer be guaranteed. X
Refuel at the nearest filling station. t Enter PIN: You have not yet logged on to your mobile
phone*. X
Enter the PIN for the SIM card. t Bluetooth ready The Bluetooth connection between your
mobile phone and the audio system or
COMAND APS*

is not activated. X
The Bluetooth connection between your
mobile phone and the audio system or
COMAND APS*
is not activated, see separate
operating instructions. t No telephone
inserted Your mobile phone is not inserted in the
bracket*. X
Insert mobile phone into the bracket*
(Y page 183). W Top up washer fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir has dropped below the mini-
mum. X
Top up the washer fluid ( Y page 197).Practical advice
* optional
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Service products and capacities
311Service products and capacities
Notes on service products and capaci-
ties
Service products are:
R fuels (e.g. petrol, diesel)
R lubricants
(e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use those products which have been tested
and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz for
your vehicle and are listed in the Mercedes-
Benz Owner's Manual in the relevant chapter
since:
R parts and service products are matched
R damage caused by the use of non-approved
service products is not covered by the war-
ranty
You can recognise service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tion on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51) Other designations or recommendations that
relate

to a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Approval have not
necessarily been approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of injury
When handling, storing and disposing of
any service products, please observe the
relevant regulations, as you could other-
wise endanger yourself and others.
Keep

service products away from children.
To protect your health, do not allow service
products to come into contact with your
eyes or open wounds. See a doctor imme-
diately if any service product is swallowed. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner. Fuels
G
Risk of explosion
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and
smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Before refuelling, turn off the engine and
the auxiliary heating*. G
Risk of injury
Do not allow fuel to come into contact with
skin or clothing.
Allowing fuels to come into direct contact
with your skin or inhaling fuel vapours is
damaging to your health.
Tank capacity Total capacity 80 l
Of which reserve
fuel
On AMG vehicles Approx. 8 – 9 l
Approx. 14 l !
Do
not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel
vehicles with a petrol engine. Never mix
diesel with petrol. Even small amounts of Technical data
* optional
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Service products and capacities
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Capacities The following values indicate the total cooling system capacities.
CLS 280
CLS 350
54 CLS 350 CGI
54 CLS 500 CLS 63 AMG CLS 320 CDI
Coolant 10.0 l 10.0 l 12.0 l 11.3 l 11.8 l 12.6 l
Amount of antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor required for antifreeze protection
Down to –37 °
C (approxi-
mately 50%) 5.0 l 5.0 l 6.0 l 5.7 l 5.9 l 6.3 l
Down to –45 °
C (approxi-
mately 55%) 5.5 l 5.5 l 6.6 l 6.2 l 6.5 l 6.9 l
Brake fluid
Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs
moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling
point. G
Risk of accident
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too
low,
vapour pockets may form in the brake
system when the brakes are applied hard
(e.g. when driving downhill). This would
impair braking efficiency. Have the brake fluid renewed every two
years with a brake fluid that has been
approved by Mercedes-Benz and have this
confirmed in the Service Booklet.
i There is usually a notice in the engine
compartment

to remind you when the next
brake fluid change is due. Windscreen washer system
The washer fluid reservoir holds approxi-
mately 4.5 litres; on vehicles with the head-
lamp cleaning system* it holds 7 litres.
The headlamp cleaning system*
and the
windscreen washer system are both supplied
from the washer fluid reservoir.
X At temperatures above freezing point:
54 Only for certain countries. Technical data
* optional
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