Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 19 At
ag lance ........................................... 23 Safety
................................................... 33 Opening and closing
...........................67 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....83 Lights and windscreen wipers
...........97 Climate control
................................. 109 Driving and parking
..........................127 On-board computer and displays
....193 Stowing and features
.......................247 Maintenance and care
......................265 Breakdown assistance
.....................277 Wheels and tyres
.............................. 301 Technical data
................................... 315 Contents
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Bel
ttensioner
Activation ........................................ .35
Function ........................................... 45
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 204
Display message ............................ 229
Function/notes ............................. 183
Bonnet
Closing .......................................... .267
Display message ............................ 235
Opening ......................................... 266
Boot
Automatic opening ........................... 76
Emergency release ..........................77
Important safety guidelines .............75
Opening automatically from
insid e............................................... 77
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 235
Opening dimensions ......................326
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 323
Bottle holder ...................................... 256
Box (boot) .......................................... .252
Brake fluid Notes ............................................. 322
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .58
Display message ............................ 222
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 57
BAS .................................................. 57
BAS PLUS ........................................ 57
Brake fluid (notes) .........................322
Display message ............................ 220
High-performance brake system ....150
Important safety notes ..................149
Parking brake ................................ 148
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
Bulbs
Overview ........................................ 105 C
Care Automatic car wash .......................271
Display ........................................... 274
Exterior lighting ............................. 273
High-pressure cleaner .................... 272
Matt paintwork .............................. 272
Nigh tView Assist Plus ...................274
Notes ............................................. 270
Paint .............................................. 272
Plastic trim .................................... 275
Reversing camera ..........................274
Seat bel t........................................ 276
Seat covers .................................... 275
Sensors ......................................... 274
Tai lpipes ....................................... 274
Trim strips ..................................... 275
Wheels ........................................... 272
Windows ........................................ 273
Wiper blades .................................. 273
Wooden trim .................................. 275
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
Central locking Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 209
Key .................................................. 68
Central unlocking
Key .................................................. 68
Centre console ..................................... 30
Changing bulbs Headlamps ..................................... 104
Changing gears .................................. 138
Child-proof locks Rea rdoors ....................................... 55
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 46
Restraint systems ............................ 46
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................48
Display message ............................ 217
ISOFIX .............................................. 49
On the front-passenger sea t............ 47
Recommendations ...........................54
Suitable positions ............................ 52
Troubleshooting ............................... 51
Cigarette lighter ................................ 2586
Index
Climate control
Activating/deactivating rear win-
dow heating ................................... 117
Activating/deactivating the auxil-
iary heating/ventilatio n................. 120
Convenience opening/closing (air
recirculation) ................................. 118
Demisting the windows .................. 117
Important safety information .........110
Indicator lamp ................................ 114
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 114
Problems with the rear window
heating .......................................... 117
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 114
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 116
Clock( on-board computer) ...............206
Cockpit ................................................. 24
Collapsible spare wheel see Emergency spare wheel
Combination switch ............................99
Constant headlamp mode see Daytime driving lights
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 198
Convenience box ............................... 252
Convenience closing feature ..............79
Convenience opening/closing Air-recirculation mode ...................118
Convenience opening feature ............79
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 268
Display message ............................ 224
Notes ............................................. 322
Temperature (on-board computer) .212
Temperature gauge ........................ 194
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function (display
message) ............................................ 221
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 104Cruise control
Cruise control leve r....................... 152
Display message ............................ 231
Cup holder ......................................... 255
Centre console .............................. 255
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 255
Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer) ............................... 198 D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data, technical .................................. 316
Date (on-board computer) ................206
Daytime driving lights Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 207
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board com-
puter )............................................. 208
Interior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 209
Diesel particle filter ..........................149
Digital speedometer .........................198
Dipped-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 221
Setting for driving on the right/
left (on-board computer) ................207
DIREC TSELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........274
Display messages ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play................................................ 269
Brakes ........................................... 219
Calling up (on-board computer) .....215
Clearing (on-board computer) ........215
Driving systems ............................. 226
Engine ............................................ 224
Key ................................................ 236
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 236
Lamp s............................................ 221
Safety systems .............................. 215
Tyres .............................................. 232
Vehicle .......................................... .234 Index
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distri-
bution) Display message ............................ 220
Function/notes ................................ 61
ECO start/stop function
General information .......................131
Switching on/off (AMG vehicles) ...133
Switching on/off (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 133
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake-force Distribution
see EBD
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
Electronic Traction System see ETS/4ETS
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 69
Emergency locking
Vehicle ............................................. 75
Emergency release
Fuel filler fla p................................. 145
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission .................142
Emergency spare wheel
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................. 288
Notes/data .................................... 313
Storage location ............................ 280
Stowing .......................................... 280
Emergency unlocking
Boot ................................................. 77
Vehicle ............................................. 75
Engine
Running irregularl y......................... 134
Starting problems ..........................134
Starting the engine with the key ....130
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............130
Stopping ........................................ 148
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 244
Engine electronics .............................316
Malfunction ................................... .134
Engine number .................................. 319Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 321
Checking the oil level ..................... 267
Display message ............................ 225
Filling capacity ............................... 321
Notes about oil grades ................... 320
Temperature (on-board computer) .212
Topping up ..................................... 268
Viscosity ........................................ 321
Environmental protection
Note ................................................ .19
Returning an end-of-life vehicle .......19
Error messages
see Display messages
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 60
Activating/deactivating (except
AMG vehicles) .................................. 59
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 204
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 59
Important safety guidelines .............58
Warning lamp ................................. 242
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 59
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 274
Exterior mirrors Adjusting ......................................... 93
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ..........94
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .........93
Folding in/ou t(electrically) .............93
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 211
Out of position ................................. 94
Parking position ............................... 94
Resetting ......................................... 93
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 95 F
Fatigue Assist see ATTENTION ASSIST
Fire extinguisher ............................... 278
First-aid kit ......................................... 278 Index
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Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spar ewheel ................................... 284
MOExtended tyres (tyre swith run-
flat characteristics) ........................289
Preparing the vehicle .....................281
Raising the vehicle .........................285
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 281
Floormat ............................................ .264
Frequencies Garage door opene r....................... 264
Mobile phone ................................. 317
Two-way radio ................................ 317
Fuel
Notes ............................................. 319
Notes about consumption .............320
Refuelling ...................................... .142
Tank content/reserve fuel .............319
Troubleshooting ............................. 146
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) .........198
see Technical data
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................145
Opening/closing ............................ 144
Fuel filte r(white display message) .225
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 198
Gauge .............................................. 26
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 319
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 279
Fuses Fuse box in the boot ......................299
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 299
Notes ............................................. 298G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................263
Frequencies ................................... 264
Notes ............................................. 261Opening/closing the garage door
..262
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 261
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .212
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........316
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ......................275
Glove compartment ..........................248 H
Hazard warning lamps ......................101
Headlamp cleaning system ..............102
Headlamp flasher .............................. 101
Headlamps Misting up ...................................... 103
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically). ....................86
Adjusting (manually )........................ 86
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 87
Fitting/removing (rear) ....................87
Luxury .............................................. 87
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners ....................272
Hill start assist .................................. 131
HOLD function Display message ............................ 227
Function/notes ............................. 165 I
Immobiliser .......................................... 63
Indicator and warning lamps ABS ................................................ 241
Brakes ........................................... 238
Coolant .......................................... 244
Distance warning signa l................. 246
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 246
Engine diagnostics .........................244
ESP ®
.............................................. 242
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 243
Fuel tank ........................................ 244
Overview .......................................... 28
Reserve fuel ................................... 24410
Index
Setting the ambient lighting col-
our (on-board computer) ................ 208
Switching the Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 208
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) .207
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 208
Switching the Intelligent Light
System on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 207
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........208
Light sensor (display message) .......223
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 152
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 155
Variabl eSPEEDTRONIC .................163
Loading guidelines ............................248
Locking Automatic ........................................ 74
Emergency locking ........................... 75
From the inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 74
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 209
Lubricant additives see Additives
Luggage net ....................................... 250
Lumbar support ................................... 89
4-way lumba rsuppor t...................... 89
Luxury head restraint .........................87 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 303
Main-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 222
Malfunctions
see Display messages
Manual drive program ......................141
Massage function (PULSE) .................88
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) ..272
Memory card (on-board computer) .201
Memory function ................................. 95Menu (on-board computer)
AMG ............................................... 212
Assistance ..................................... 203
Audi o............................................. 200
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 160
DVD ............................................... 201
Menu overview .............................. 197
Navigation ..................................... 199
Service .......................................... .205
Settings ......................................... 205
Telephone ...................................... 201
Trip ................................................ 198
TV .................................................. 201
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .215
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 257
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone ..................................... 259
Frequencies ................................... 317
Installatio n..................................... 317
Menu (on-board computer) ............201
Transmission output (maximum) .... 317
Mobile telephone
see Mobile phone .......................... 259
Modifying the programming
Key .................................................. 69
MP3
Operating (on-board computer) .....201
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat ................................ 87
Multifunction display ........................196
Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer .195
Overview .......................................... 29 N
Navigation On-board computer .......................199
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .41
Resetting after being triggered ........41 12
Index
Seat belts
Adjusting the height .........................44
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................86
Adjusting lumba rsuppor t................ 89
Adjusting the 4-way lumba rsup-
por t.................................................. 89
Adjusting the head restraint ............86
Cleaning the cover .........................275
Correct driver's seat position ........... 84
Important safety instructions ...........85
Multicontour sea t............................ 87
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 95
Switching sea theating on/off .........89
Switching the sea tventilation on/
off .................................................... 90
Seat ventilation
Malfunction indicator lamp ..............90
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......274
Service indicator see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Service menu (on-board computer) .205
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 322
Coolant (engine) ............................ 322
Engine oil ....................................... 320
Fuel ................................................ 319
Important safety notes ..................319
Notes ............................................. 319
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........212
On-board computer .......................205
Shift ranges ....................................... 140
Showing the distance display (on-
board computer) ............................... 203
Sidebag ................................................ 38
Side window Important safety notes ....................78
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................79
Convenience opening ......................79
Opening/closing .............................. 78
resetting .......................................... 80
Troubleshooting ............................... 80Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ...........80
Opening/closing .............................. 81
Rain closing feature .........................81
Resetting ......................................... 81
Troubleshooting ............................... 81
Snow chains ...................................... 304
Socket ................................................ 258
Cockpi t.......................................... 258
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 259
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 313
Storage location ............................ 280
Storing ........................................... 280
see Emergency spare wheel
Spee dLimit Assist
Activating/deactivating message
function (on-board computer )........ 203
Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 203
Display message ............................ 227
Function/notes ............................. 178
Spee dlimiter
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 162
Speedometer
Digital speedometer (on-board
computer) ...................................... 198
Segments ...................................... 195
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
Speedtronic
Display message ............................ 231
Permanent ..................................... 164
Variabl e......................................... 163
SPEEDTRONIC
Function/notes ............................. 162
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 243
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 218
Introduction ..................................... 35
Warning lamp ................................. 243
Warning lamp (function) ................... 35
Standard display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .198 Index
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Starting the engine
Important safety notes ..................130
Station
see Radio
Steering (display message) ..............235
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ....................91
Adjusting (manually). .......................91
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 195
Important safety instructions ...........90
Memory function (storing set-
tings) ................................................ 91
Steering wheel heating ....................91
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 95
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ....139
Steering wheel heating Malfunction indicator lamp ..............92
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 249
Centre console .............................. 249
Centre console (rea rcompart-
ment). ............................................ 250
Cuph older..................................... 255
Glove compartment .......................248
Rea r............................................... 250
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 250
Stowage space
Important safety information .........248
Stowage well
Boot floo r(underneath) ................. 254
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 211
Factory setting ............................... 212
Heating .......................................... 210
Instrument cluster .........................205
Lights ............................................ .207
Standard displa y............................ 198
Time/Date ..................................... 206
Vehicle .......................................... .209
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tyres .................................... 303
Sun visor ............................................ 256
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter)
................................................. .208
Suspension tuning ....................168, 169
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............63 T
Tail lamp (display message) .............222
Technical data CLS 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY .......324
CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCY ..............323
CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFI-
CIENC Y.......................................... 325
CLS 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY .......325
CLS 500 4MATIC BlueEFFI-
CIENC Y.......................................... 323
CLS 500 BlueEFFICIENCY ..............323
CLS 63 AMG .................................. 324
Notes ............................................. 316
Tyres/wheels ................................. 310
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 202
Menu (on-board computer) ............201
Number from the phone book ....... .202
Redialling ....................................... 203
Rejecting/ending acall................. 202
Telephone compartment ..................249
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 194
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 212
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 212
Outside temperature ..................... .195
Setting ........................................... 115
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 152
Through-loading feature ...................251
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Sliding sunroof
Time (on-board computer) ................206
Timer (on-board computer) ..............212
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 281
Top Tether ............................................ 50
Total distance recorder ....................198
Tow-away protection ..........................64
Towing Important safety notes ..................29516
Index