check engine MERCEDES-BENZ CLS COUPE 2018 User Guide

Model
of whichreser ve
fuel
CLS 450 4MATIC 7.0 litres
or
12 .0 litres
All other models 7.0 litres Ad
blue ® Note
s onAdBlue ®
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(→ page 452).
Ad Blue ®
is a wate r-soluble fluid forth eNOx
ex haust gas af tertre atment of diesel engines.
* NO
TEMalfunctions due tothe dilution of
Ad Blue ®
or the use of additive-enhanced
Ad Blue ® The function of
the NOx exhaust gas af ter‐
treatment can be impaire dby the use of
unsuitable denoxification agents. #
Only use AdBlue ®
in accordance wi th
ISO 222 41 . #
Do not dilu teAd Blue ®
wi th wate r. #
Do not use additive-enhanced AdBlue ®
. *
NO
TEDama geand malfunctions due to
impurities in AdBlue ® Consequences of impu
rities in AdBlue ®
:
R increased emission values
R damage tothe catalytic con verter
R NOx exhaust gas af tertre atment malfunc‐
tions #
Avoid impurities in AdBlue ®
. Ad
Blue ®
re sidues cr ystallise af ter a period of
time, and contamina tethe sur faces wi thwhich
th ey come into contact. Clean the dirty sur faces
wi th wate r as soon as possible.
When you open theAd Blue ®
tan k,small
amounts of ammonia vapour may escape. Do
not inhale any ammonia vapours that may be re
leased. Only fill th eAd Blue ®
tank in well-venti‐
lated areas.
Ad Blue ®
filling capacity and consum ption
To tal capacity of AdBlue ®
tank Mode
lT otal capacity
All models 23.5 litres Ad
Blue ®
consu mption
Like fuel consu mption, AdBlue ®
consu mption is
highly dependent upon driving style and operat‐
ing conditions. Forth is reason, your vehicle's
actual consum ption figures under normal operat‐
ing conditions may dif fer from the consum ption
fi gures calculated. AdBlue ®
consu mption is
between 1% and 5% of fuel consumption. Ha ve
th eAd Blue ®
supply checked at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop before making journe ysoutside
of Europe. Before a longer stay outside of
Europe, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Display theAd Blue ®
ra nge and le vel
( → page 258). Te
ch nical da ta457

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
4 Engine oil level Stop vehi-
cle Switch engine off *D
isplay message only for cer tain engines:
The engine oil le vel is too lo w.
* NO
TEEngine dama gecaused bydriving with insuf ficient engine oil #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient engine oil. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances. #
Switch off the engine. #
Add 1 l of engine oil. #
Check the engine oil le vel.
To p up the engine oil (→ page 392).
No tes on engine oil (→ page 458).
4 Engine oil level Reduce oil
level *D
isplay message only for cer tain engines:
The engine oil le vel is too high.
* NO
TEEngine dama gecaused bydriving with excess engine oil #
Avoid long journe yswith excess engine oil. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately and ha vethe engine oil siphoned off. 498
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
ï Check trailer hitch lock
(white display message) *T
he trailer tow hit chis not operational when you are driving with a trailer. #
Stop theve hicle immediately, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions, and switch off the engine. #
Uncouple the trailer and secure it against rolling away. #
Initiate a new swivelling procedure (→ page246). #
Ifth e ball coupling is extended, press and hold the button on the boot lid until the ball coupling engages
beneath the bumper. #
When the display message disappears, couple up the trailer and drive on. &
WARNING Risk of an accident if the ball neck is not loc ked
If th e ball neck is not in the loc ked position, the trailer may come loose. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
Do not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Uncouple the trailer and secure it against rolling away. #
Initiate a new swivelling procedure and do not re-couple the trailer until the display message disappears. If
th e display message does not disappear, the trailer tow hit chis defective and the ball coupling is not loc ked. #
Do not couple up the trailer. Drive on without the trailer. No tethere duced ground clearance due tothe
unlo cked ball coupling. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The trailer tow hit chis not operational when theve hicle is at a standstill. 512
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

8
Fu
elreser vewith fuel filler flap loca‐
tion indicator (→ page 536)
? Coolant
too hot/cold (→ page 536)h
Ty
re pressure monitoring sy stem
(→ page 539) ï
Tr
ailer hit chis not operational or is
swivelling (→ page 534) Saf
ety sy stems Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
J Brake sy stem warning lamp
(yellow) The
yellow brake sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toa brake sy stem malfunction
If th e brake sy stem is malfunctioning, braking characteristics may be impaired. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Adjust your speed and continue todrive carefull y,leaving a suitable dis tance totheve hicle in front. #
Ifth e multifunction display sho wsa display message, please obse rveth is. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 525

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
! ABS warning lamp The
yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If th ere is an additional warning tone, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunctioning. &
WARNING Thereisrisk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired. The braking dis tance may increase in
an emergency braking situation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched off. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Drive on carefully. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
÷ ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes The
yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion.
At least one wheel and tyre assembly has reached its traction limit (→ page182). #
Adapt your driving style to suit thero ad and weather conditions. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 527

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
6 Re stra int sy stem warning
lamp The
redre stra int sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The restra int sy stem is faulty (→ page 32). &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor fata l injury due toa malfunction in there stra int sy stem
If th ere stra int sy stem is malfunctioning, restra int sy stem components may be triggered unintentionally or might not
be triggered at all in theeve nt of an accident. This may af fect the seat belt tensioner or airbag, forex ample. #
Have there stra int sy stem checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Drive on carefully. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y. Seat belt
Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
7 Seat belt warning lamp
lights up The
red seat belt warning lamp will light up once the engine has star ted.
In addition, a warning tone may sound.
The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger tofast entheir seat belts. #
Fasten your seat belt (→ page37).
If yo u ha veplaced objects on the front passenger seat, the seat belt warning lamp may remain lit. Display messa
ges and warning/indicator lamps 531

Engine
Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
; Engine diagnosis warning
lamp The
yellow engine diagno stics warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
A malfunction has occu rred in the engine, theex haust sy stem or the fuel sy stem.
The emissions limit value may ha vebeen exceeded and the engine may be running in eme rgency operation mode. #
Have theve hicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
Ve hicles with a diesel engine: the fuel tank may ha vebeen run dr y. #
Start the engine thre eto four times af terre fuelling.
If th eye llow engine diagno stics warning lamp goes out, emer gency operation mode is cancelled. The vehicle need
not be checked.
#
Elect rical fault warning
lamp The
red elect rical fault warning lamp is lit.
There is a fault in the electrics. #
Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y.
8
Fu elreser vewarning lamp The
yellow fuel reser ve wa rning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The fuel supply has dropped into there ser verange. #
Refuel. 536
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
or #
exitth eve hicle and keep a safe dis tance from it until the engine has cooled down #
Check the coolant le vel (→ page 393). #
Make sure that the air supply tothera diator is not obstructed. #
Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive tothe nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the
coolant temp erature display remains below 120 °C. 538
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

THERMOTRONIC contro
l panel ............137
Ve ntilating theve hicle (con venience
opening) ................................................ 84
Wi ndsc reen heating ............................. 14 2
Climate style
Fu nction .............................................. 13 9
Setting ................................................. 13 9
Cockpit ........................................................ .6
Overview .................................................6
Cof fee cup symbol
see ATTENTION ASSIST
COMAND Online see Multimedia sy stem
COMAND Touch
Managing devices ................................ 294
Combination switch ................................124
Compass .................................................. 327
Compu ter
see On-board computer
Connection status
Displ aying ............................................ 355
Overview ............................................ .355 Connectivity
Switching transmission of theve hicle
position on/off .................................... 291
Contacts ................................................... 335
Calling up ............................................ 336
Deleting ............................................... 337
Downloading (from mobile phone) ...... 335
Importing ............................................ 336
Importing (o verview) .......................... .336
Information .......................................... 335
Making a call ....................................... 337
Na me form at ...................................... .336
Options ................................................ 337
St oring .................................................3 37
Controller Operating ............................................ 282
Con venience closing ................................. 84
Con venience opening ................................ 84
Coolant (engine) Check le vel .......................................... 393
No tes .................................................. 459
Cooling see Climate control Co
pyright .................................................... 31
Cornering light ........................................ .126
Cross Traf fic Alert .................................. .234
Crosswind Assist Function/no tes ................................... 186
Cruise control .......................................... 19 2
Ac tivating ............................................ .194
Buttons ................................................ 194
Calling up a speed .............................. .194
Deactivating ........................................ 194
Fu nction .............................................. 19 2
Re quirements ...................................... 194
Selecting .............................................. 194
Setting a speed .................................... 194
St oring a speed .................................... 194
Sy stem limitations ...............................1 92
Cup holder Rear .................................................... .115
Cup holder in the centre console
ins talling/ removing (auto matic
transmission) ....................................... 11 5 Index
549

Ad
aptive Highbeam Assist Plus inop‐
erative ................................................ .522
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault Engine
st art not possible ................................ 503
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault Perf.
re duced in XXX km See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 502
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault See Own‐
er's Manual ........................................ .502
4Ad d 1 litre engine oil when next
re fuelling ............................................. 499
Apply brake todeselect Park (P)
position ................................................ 514
App lybrake toselect R ........................ 514
À ATTENTION ASSIST inoperative ... 482
ÀAT TENTION ASSIS T:Take a
break! .................................................. 482
bAu tomatic driving lights inoper‐
ative ..................................................... 521
Au xilia rybattery malfunction ...............515Blind Spot Assi
stcur rently una vaila‐
ble See Owner's Manual ...................... 487
Blind Spot Assist inope rative ............... 488
Blind Spot Assi stnot available when
to wing a trailer See Owner's Manual ...4 88
ÂChange key bat teries .................. 509
JCheck brake fluid le vel................ 476
ï Check trailer hit chlock (white
display message) ................................ .512
h Check tyre(s) .............................. .505
!Clean the fuel filter .................... .500
?Coolant Stop vehicle Switch
engine off ............................................ 493
Cruise contro l and Limiter inope ra‐
tive ...................................................... 492
Cruise control inope rative ................... 492
Cruise control off ................................. 491
!cu rrently unavailable See Own‐
er's Manual ........................................ .466 ÷cur
rently una vailable See Own‐
er's Manual ........................................ .468
5Engine oil le vel cannot be
measured ............................................ 500
4Engine oil le velRe duce oil le vel...4 98
4Engine oil le velSt op vehicle
Switch engine off ................................ 498
4Engine oil pressure Stop Switch
off engine ............................................ 499
Fa ult Drive at max. 80 km/h ...............485
6Fr ont left malfunction Consult
wo rkshop (Example) ............................4 78
Fr ont-passenger airbag disabled See
Owner's Manual ..................................4 80
Fr ont-passenger airbag enabled See
Owner's Manual ..................................4 79
!inoperative See Owner's Man‐
ual ....................................................... 467
÷inoperative See Owner's Man‐
ual ....................................................... 469 552
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