technical data MERCEDES-BENZ CLS COUPE 2012 User Guide

Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with vehi-
cle identification number (VIN) X
Open th efront ri ght-han ddoor.
You will see vehicle identification plate :.Example: vehicle identification plate
:
Vehicle identification plate
; Vehicle manufacturer (Daimler AG)
= EU type approval number (only for certain
countries)
? VIN
A Maximum permissible gros svehicle
weight (kg)
B Maximum permissible front axle load (kg)
C Maximum permissible rear axle load (kg)
D Paint code
i The data shown on the vehicle identifica-
tion plate is example data. This data is dif-
ferent for ever yvehicle, and can deviate
fro mt he data shown here. You can find the
data applicable to your vehicle on the vehi-
cle's identification plate. VIN
X
Slide the right-hand front seat to its rear-
most position.
X Fold floor covering :upwards.
You will see VIN ;.
The VIN can also be found on the vehicle
identification plate (Y page 359). Engine number
The engine number is stamped onto the
crankcase. You can obtain further informa-
tion from any qualified specialist workshop. Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When handling, storing and disposing of any
service products, please observe the relevant
regulations, as you could otherwise 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 adoctor immediately if
any service product is swallowed. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner. Service products and capacities
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Service products includ
ethe following:
R fuels (e.g. petrol ,diesel)
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmissio noil)
R coolant
R brak efluid
R windscreen washer fluid
R climate control system refrigerant
Component sand service products must be
matched .Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that
you use products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. They are listed in this
Mercedes-Ben zOwner's Manual in th eappro-
priat esection.
You can identif yservice product sapproved
by Mercedes-Ben zbythefollowing inscrip-
tion sont hecontainer:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designation sorrecommendation sind i-
cat eal evel of qualit yoras pecification in
accordance wit hanMBSheet Number (e.g.
MB 229.5). The yhave no tnecessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Further information can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centr eoronthe
Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smokin gare therefor eprohibited when
handlin gfuels.
Switc hoff th eenginea nd th eauxiliary heating
before refuelling. G
WARNING
Avoid contact wit hfuels.
It is hazardous to your healt hifyour skin
comes int odirect contact wit hfuel sory ou
breath einfuel vapours. Tank capacity The total capacit
yofthe fuel tan kmay vary,
dependin gonthevehicle equipment. Model Total capa-
city CLS 250 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
59.0 l
or
80.0 l All other models (except
CLS 63 AMG)
80.0 l
CLS 63 AMG
66.0 l
or
80.0 l Model Of which
reserve: Models with 59.
0ltotal
capacity Approx-
imately 8. 0l Models with 80.
0ltotal
capacity Approx-
imately 9. 0l CLS 63 AMG
Approx.
14.0 l Petrol (EN 228,
EDIN 51626-1) Fuel grade
!
Do no tuse diesel to refuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Even asmall quantity of die-
sel willd amage the fuel injection system.
! Only refue lusing unleaded petrol with at
least 95 RON/85 MON that conforms to
European standard EN 228 or EDIN
51626-1 or an equivalent specification.
Fuel with this specification may contain up
to 10 %ethanol.
! Do not use the following:
R E85 (petrol with 85 %ethanol)
R E100 (100 %ethanol)
R M15 (petrol with 15 %methanol) 360
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R
M85 (petrol with 85 %methanol)
R M100 (100 %methanol)
R Petrol with metallic additives
R Diesel
Do not mix these fuels with petrol, and do
not use any additives. This can otherwise
lead to engine damage. This does not
include cleaning additives for the removal
and prevention of residue build-up. Only
cleaning additives recommended by
Mercedes-Ben zshould be added to petrol,
see "Additives". You can obtain further
information from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
Usuallyy ou will find information about the
fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the petrol pump, ask the filling sta-
tion staff.
i E10 fuel contains up to 10 %bioethanol.
Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10
fuel. You can refuel your vehicle using E10
fuel.
i If the recommended fuel is not available,
but only as atemporary measure, you may
also use unleaded petrol with an octane
rating of 91 RON/82.5 MON. This may
reduce engine performance and increase
fuel consumption .Avoid driving at full
throttle.
Information on refuelling (Y page157).
AMG vehicles
! Only refue lusing super unleadedp etrol
with at least 98 RON/88 MON that con-
forms to European standard EN 228 or an
equivalent specification.
You can otherwise impair engine outpu tor
damage the engine.
! Premium-grade unleaded petro lwith an
octane ratin gof95RON/85 MON may be
used as atemporary measure if the recom-
mended fuel is not available. This may
reduce engin eperformanc eand increase
fuel consumption .Asmuch as possible,
avoid driving at full throttle. !
Regular unleadedp etrol with an octane
rating of 91 RON/82.5 MON may also be
used as atemporary measure if the recom-
mended fuel is not available.
Doing so results in noticeably higher fuel
consumption, and the engine power output
is noticeably reduced. Avoid driving at full
throttle.
If only regularu nleaded petrol with an
octane rating of 91 RON/82.5 MON or
lowe risa vailable, you must have the vehi-
cle adapted to this fuel at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop.
i E10 fuel contains up to 10 %bioethanol.
Your vehicle is suitablef or use with E10
fuel. You can refuel your vehicle using E10
fuel.
CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
! Only refuel using premium-grade sulphur-
free unleadedp etrol with at least 95 RON/
85 MON that conformstoE uropean stand-
ard EN 228 or an equivalent specification.
You could otherwise impair engine output
or damage the emission control system.
i In some countries, the available petrol
may not be sufficiently low in sulphur. This
fuel can temporarily produce unpleasant
odours, especially on short journeys. As
soon as sulphur-free fuel (sulphur content
<10p pm) is used for refuelling, the odours
are reduced.
Additives
! Do not refuel with low grade fuel and do
not use fuel additives that have not been
tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. Otherwise the fuel system could
malfunction or be damaged.
One of the major problems with low-grade
fuel is the creation of carbon deposits during
the proces sofburningfuel. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use fuel brands that
have additives.
If you use fuels without these additives for a
longer period of time, ther emay be abuild-up Service product
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of carbon deposits. These will form especially
on the inlet valves and in the combustion
chamber.
This could lead to engine runnin gproblems,
e.g.:
R longer engine warm-up phase
R uneven idle
R engine noise
R misfiring
R loss of power
In areas where petrol with the required addi-
tives is not available, carbon deposits can
build up. In this case, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends the use of additives that have been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles; see
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
The quality of the fuel available in some coun-
tries may not be sufficient .Residue could
build up as aresult. In such cases, and in
consultation with aMercedes-BenzS ervice
Centre, the petrol may be mixed with the
additive recommended by Mercedes-Benz
(part no. A000989254510). You must
observe the notes and mixin gratios specified
on the container.
Consult aMercedes-BenzS ervice Centreto
view alist of approved products. Observe the
instructions for use in the product descrip-
tion.
Do not mix other fuel additives with fuel. This
causes unnecessary cost sand could damage
the engine.
Diesel (EN 590) Fuel grade
G
WARNING
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with adie-
sel engine. Do not mix diesel with petrol. This
would result in damage to the fuel system and
engine, which could lead to avehicle fire.
! When refuelling, only use diesel fuel that
conforms to the European standard EN 590
or is of equivalent quality. Fuel that does not conform to EN 590 can lead to
increased wear as well as damage to the
engin
eand exhaust system.
! Do not use the following:
R marine diesel
R heating oil
R bio-diesel
R vegetable oil
R petrol
R paraffin
R kerosene
Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and
do not use any special additives. This can
otherwise lead to engin edamage. This
does not include flow improver additives.
For further information ,see "Flow improv-
ers".
! Vehicles with adiesel particle filter: in
countries outside the EU, only refuel with
low-sulphur Euro diesel with asulphur con-
ten tunde r50p pm; otherwise the emission
contro lsystem could be damaged.
! Vehicles without adiesel particle fil-
ter: in countries where only diesel fuel with
ah igh sulphur conten tisavailable, you will
need to carry out your vehicle's oil change
at shorter intervals. More information
aboutt he interval for oil change can be
obtained from any qualified specialist
workshop.
Usuallyy ou will find information about the
fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the petrol pump, ask the filling sta-
tion staff.
Information on refuelling (Y page 157).
Low outside temperatures
In winter months, diesel fuel with an improved
cold flow quality is available. In Europe, the
EN 590 standard defines various climate-
dependent temperature categories. Malfunc-
tions can be avoided by refuelling with diesel
fuel that corresponds to the climatic specifi-
cations outlined in EN 590. At unusually low 362
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outside temperatures, it is possible that the
flow characteristics of the diesel fuel could be
insufficient. Accordingly, diesel fuel from
warmer areas may not be suitable for opera-
tion in colder climatic conditions.
i Further information on country-specific
fuel properties can be obtained from oil
companies, e.g. at filling stations.
Flow improvers
To improve the low-temperature resistanc eof
diesel fuel, aflow improver can be attached.
The effectiveness of aflow improver is not
guaranteed for every fuel.
Only use flow improvers tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz. During use, please
observe the information on operation.
Correct dosage and sufficient mixing are deci-
sive in improving low-temperature resistance
with the flow improver. Overdosage can
potentially even decrease low-temperature
resistanc eand must therefor ebeavoided.
Follow the manufacturer's guidelines on dos-
age.
Mix the additive into the diesel in good time,
before the flow characteristics of the diesel
become insufficient. Otherwise, malfunctions
can arise through heating the fuel system,
e.g. through parking in aheated garage.
More information about recommended flow
improvers can be obtained from any qualified
specialist workshop.
Fuel consumption information H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien-
tists believe to be principally responsible for
global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your
vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly related to
fuel consumption and therefor edepend on:
R efficient use of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences or road conditions You can minimise your vehicle's CO
2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly.
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations:
R at very low outside temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short journeys
R in mountainous terrain
i Only for certain countries: you can find
the current consumption and emission val-
ues of your vehicle in the COC documents
(EU CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These
document sare delivered with your vehicle.
The consumption figures were in each case
based on the currently applicabl eversion:
R for vehicles that comply with standards
up to and including the EURO 4standard,
in accordanc ewithEUD irective
80/1268/EEC
R for vehicles tha tcomply with or exceed
the EURO 5standard, in accordanc ewith
Regulatio n(EC )N o. 715/2007
Deviation sfrom these values may occur
under normal operating conditions. Engine oil
General notes The quality of the engine oil is decisive for the
function and service life of an engine. After
extensive tests, Mercedes-Benz approves
engine oils that correspon dtothe current
technical standard.
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved
engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz
engines.
Further information on tested and approved
engine oils can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Servic eCentre. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you have the oil
change carried out at aqualified specialist
workshop. Mercedes-Benz approval is indica- Service products and capacities
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shows you which SAE classifications are to be
used. The low-temperature properties of
engine oils can be significantly impaired dur-
ing operation due to, for example, ageing or
soot and fuel accretion. It is therefore
strongly recommended to observe regularo il
changes using an approved engine oil with the
appropriate SA Eclassification. Brake fluid
G
WARNING
Over aperiod of time, the brak efluid absorbs
moisture fro mthe air; This lowers its boiling
point.
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 impairs braking effi-
ciency.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
regular intervals. The brake fluid change inter-
vals can be found in the Service Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz according to MB Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-
shop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
i Have the brake fluid renewed regularly at
aq ualified specialist workshop. Coolant
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Antifreeze is highly flammable. Fire, naked
flames and smoking are prohibited when han-
dling antifreeze.
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
engine parts, it may ignite and you could burn
yourself. Do not spill any antifreeze on hot
engine parts. !
Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherw ised amage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products, MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the Inter-
net at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Or contact aqualified specialist workshop.
! Always use asuitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosio nand
overheating.
! The engine cooling system is filled with
coolant, which must be renewe dafter
15 years or after 250,000 kilometres at the
latest.
The coolant is amixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the
following tasks:
R anti-corrosio nprotection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in
the correct concentration, the boiling point of
the coolant during operation willbea pprox-
imatel y130 †.
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
tion in the engine cooling system should:
R be at least 50%. Thi swillp rotect the engine
cooling system against freezing dow nto
approximately -3 7†.
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -45 †). Hea twill otherwise not be
dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, top it up with
equal amounts of water and antifreeze/cor-
rosio ninhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mend sana ntifreeze/corrosion inhibito rcon-
centrate in accordanc ewith MB Specifica-
tions for Servic eProducts 310.1. Service products and capacities
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The coolant is checked at every maintenance
interval at aqualified specialist workshop.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil-
led with acoolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-
tion. Windscreen and headlam
pcleaning
system
Important safet ynotes G
WARNING
Windscreen washer fluid/antifreez eishighly
flammable. Avoid spilling windscreen washer
fluid/antifreez eonhot engin ecomponent sas
it can ignit eand burn. Severe burns could be
the result.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or
MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lense softhe
headlamps.
! Do not use distilled or de-ionised water in
the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only the washer fluids SummerFit and
WinterFit can be mixed. Otherwise, the
spraying nozzles could become blocked.
At temperatures above freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with amixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit.
Mix 1part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water. At temperatures below freezing:
X
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with amixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter-
Fit.
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temper-
ature.
R Down to Ò10 †: mix 1part MB WinterFit
with 2partsw ater.
R Down to Ò20 †: mix 1part MB WinterFit
wit h1p art water.
R Down to Ò29 †: mix 2partsMBW interFit
wit h1p art water.
i Addw ashe rfluid concentrate, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round. Vehicle data
General notes
Please not ethat for the specified vehicle
data:
R the height sspecified may vary as aresult
of:
- tyres
- load
- conditio nofthe suspension
- optional equipment
R items of optional equipment increase the
unladen weight and reduce the maximum
payload. The unladen weight is specified in
accordance with EC directive and includes:
- driver (68 kg)
- luggage (7 kg)
- all fluids (fuel tank 90% full)
R vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 359).
R only for certain countries: you can find vehi-
cle-specific vehicle data in the COC docu-
ments( CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY).
These documents are delivered with your
vehicle. 366
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Dimensions an
dweights Model : Opening height
(all models)
1772 mm –
1788 mm (all models)
Vehicle lengt
h(ECE) 4940 mm
Vehicle widt
hincluding
exterior mirrors 2075 mm
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors
1881 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Maximum roof load
100 kg
Maximum boot load
100 kg
CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle height
1416 mm
Unladen weight
1735 kg
CLS 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle height
1404 mm
Unladen weight
1890 kg CLS 500 4MATIC BlueEF-
FICIENCY
Vehicle height
1404 mm
Unladen weight
1940 kg
CLS 250 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
Vehicle height
1416 mm
Unladen weight
1785 kg
CLS 350 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
Vehicle height
1416 mm
Unladen weight
1815 kg
CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC Blue-
EFFICIENCY
Vehicle height
1416 mm
Unladen weight
1875 kg
CLS 63 AMG
Vehicle length (ECE)
4987 mm
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
2075 mm
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors
1881 mm
Vehicle height
1411 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Unladen weight
1870 kg
Maximum roof load
100 kg
Maximum boot load
100 kgVehicle data
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24 GHz radar sensor system (countr
yoverview)
The 24 GHz radar senso rsystem require sseparat eapproval for each country. If you are driving
in ac ountry in which the radar senso rsystem is no tapproved, you must deactivate the system
using the on-board computer (Y page 225).
The curren tcountry overview can be obtaine dfrom aMercedes-Benz Service Centr eoron
the Internet at: http://www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung.
Vehicles with anavigation system: the radar sensor system is deactivated automatically
near radio telescope facilities. Adisplay message appears in the multifunction display to tell
you that the radar sensor system is being switched off (Y page 245).
The currently active systems are automatically deactivated:
R DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 170)
R Blin dSpot Assist (Y page 197)
R Activ eBlindS pot Assist (Y page 201)
R BA SP LUS (Y page 64)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 68)
If deactivation does not occur automatically, you must deactivat ethe radar sensor system
using the on-board computer (Y page 225).
Vehicles withou tnavigation and vehicles for Australia: you must deactivate the radar
sensor system using the on-board computer whe nyou are near aradio telescope facility
(Y page 225). 368
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