X
Slide cover :of positive terminal ;in the direction of the arrow.
X Connect positive terminal ;on your vehicle to positive terminal =of donor battery B
using the jump lead .Always begin with positive terminal ;on your own vehicle first.
X Start the engine of the dono rvehicle and run it at idling speed.
X Connect negative terminal ?of donor battery Bto earth point Aof your vehicle using
the jump lead, connectingt he jump lead to donor battery Bfirst.
X Start the engine.
X Before disconnecting the jump leads, let the engines run for several minutes.
X First, remove the jump leads from earth point Aand negative terminal ?, then from pos-
itive terminal ;and positive terminal =, each time beginning at the contacts on your own
vehicle first.
X Close cover :of positive terminal ;after removing the jump leads.
X Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
i Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
i Jump-starting cables and further information regarding jump starting can be obtained at
any qualified specialist workshop. Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Safety-relevant functions are restricted or not
available if:
R the engine is not running.
R the brake system or the power steering is
malfunctioning
R the voltage supply or the vehicle's electrical
system is malfunctioning.
If your vehicle is towed, significantly greater
force may be required to steer the vehicle or
to brake. There is a risk of an accident.
In such circumstances, use a towing bar.
Make sure that the steering is moving freely
before towing. G
WARNING
If the weight of the vehicle to be towed or tow-
started is greater than the permissible gross
weight of your vehicle:
R the towing eye could detach itself
R the vehicle/trailer combination could over-
turn.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the per-
missible gross weight of your vehicle.
Information on your vehicle's gross vehicle
weight rating can be found on the vehicle
identification plate (Y page 384). G
WARNING
The vehicle is braked when the HOLD function
or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. Therefore,
deactivate HOLD and DISTRONIC PLUS if the
vehicle is to be towed.
! Only secure the tow rope or towing bar to
the towing eyes. The vehicle may otherwise
be damaged. 346
Towing and tow-startingBreakdown assistance
Trailer loads
Permissible trailer load, braked at minimu mgradient-climbing ability from a standstill 12 %. All CLS Shooting Brake models Permissible trailer load,
braked CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
2100 kg
CLS 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
2100 kg
CLS 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
2100 kg
CLS 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
2100 kg
CLS 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
2100 kg
CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
2100 kg
Drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load.
All CLS Shooting Brake mod-
els Permissible trailer load, unbraked
750 kg
Maximum drawbar noseweight
84 kg
Permissible rear axle load when towing
atrailer All CLS Shooting Brake models
CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
1400 kg
CLS 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
1425 kg
CLS 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
1415 kg
CLS 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1380 kg
CLS 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1405 kg
CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
1400 kg
24 GHz radar sensor system (country overview)
The 24 GH zradar sensor system requires separate approval for each country. If you are driving
in a country in whic hthe radar sensor system is not approved, you must deactivate the system
using the on-board computer (Y page 243).
The current country overview can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on
the Internet at: http://www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung. 398
24 GHz radar sensor system (country overview)Technical data
