2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class coolant

Setting the air distribution
.............130
Setting the airflow ......................... 131
Setting the air vents
...................... 133
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 129
Setting the temperature ................ 130
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 132
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 133
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 132
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 131
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 359
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 307
Combination switch ..........................113
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 295
Calling up ....................................... 294
Setting ........................................... 295
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 212
Convenience closing feature ..............88
Convenience opening feature ............88
Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 300
Display message ............................ 239
Filling capacity ............................... 370
Important safety notes .................. 369
Temperature (on-board computer) . 224
Temperature gauge ........................ 209
Warning lamp ................................. 264
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 236
Function/notes ............................. 114
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 118Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 165
Cruise control lever .......................165
Deactivating ................................... 167
Display message ............................ 247
Driving system ............................... 165
Function/notes ............................. 165
Important safety notes .................. 165
Setting a speed .............................. 166
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 166
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 276
Center console in the rear
compartment ................................. 277
Important safety notes .................. 276
Rear compartment ......................... 277
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...24
Customer Relations Department .......24 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster


Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 238
Function/notes ............................. 111
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Interior lighting .............................. 222
Diagnostics connection ......................23
Digital speedometer .........................213
DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission
Display message
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 302
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 228
Driving systems ............................. 242 Index
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Rear window blind
............................ 278
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ...................132
Switching on/off
...........................132
Refueling
Fuel gauge ............................... 29, 209
Important safety notes .................. 154
Refueling process .......................... 155
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener .......................291
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 292
Reporting safety defects .................... 24
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 242
Warning lamp ................................. 264
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........133
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear (selector lever) ...........146
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 238
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....22
Roller sunblind Rear window .................................. 278
Roof carrier ........................................ 275
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 309
Roof load (maximum) ........................371S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................58
Child restraint systems ....................58
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 45
Safety system
see Driving safety systems


Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................56
Adjusting the height ......................... 56 Belt force limiters ............................
57
Cleaning .........................................
309
Correct usage .................................. 54
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 57
Fastening ......................................... 55
Important safety guidelines .............53
Releasing ......................................... 56
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 223
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Warning lamp (function) ................... 56
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 101
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 99
Cleaning the cover ......................... 309
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Important safety notes .................... 97
Seat backrest display message .....253
Seat heating problem .................... 102
Seat ventilation problem ................ 102
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 107
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 101
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..102
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 309
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......307
Service see ASSYST PLUS
Service menu (on-board computer) . 219
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 369
Coolant (engine) ............................ 369
Engine oil ....................................... 368
Fuel ................................................ 366
Important safety notes .................. 366
Washer fluid ................................... 370
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 224
On-board computer ....................... 219
Setting the air distribution ...............130
Setting the airflow ............................ 131
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 225 Index
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Stowage space
Center console (rear) ..................... 272
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 275
Summer tires ..................................... 328
Sun visor ............................................ 278
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)

Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 221
Suspension tuning AIRMATIC ...................................... 181
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 182
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 225
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 132
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............71 T
Tachometer ........................................ 209
Tail lamps Display message

............................ 237
Tank content
Fuel gauge ............................... 29, 209
Technical data
Emergency spare wheel ................. 361
Information .................................... 364
Tires/wheels ................................. 353
Vehicle data ................................... 371
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 286
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 287
Downloading routes .......................290
Emergency call .............................. 284
Geo fencing ................................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 282
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 289
MB info call button ........................ 286
Remote vehicle locking .................. 288
Roadside Assistance button .......... 285
Search & Send ............................... 287
Self-test ......................................... 283
Speed alert .................................... 290
System .......................................... 283Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 291
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis
....................................... 289
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 288
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 216
Display message

............................ 253
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 216
Number from the phone book ........ 217
Redialing ........................................ 217
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 216
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 209
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 224
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 224
Outside temperature ...................... 210
Setting (climate control) ................ 130
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........71
Immobilizer ...................................... 71
Through-loading feature ...................273
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................225
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 334
Checking manually ........................333
Display message ............................ 248
Maximum ....................................... 332
Notes ............................................. 331
Recommended ............................... 329
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes .................. 333
Restarting ...................................... 333
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 336
Warning message .......................... 336
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 334
Restarting ...................................... 336
Warning lamp ................................. 267
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 347
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 346
Bar (definition) ............................... 345
Changing a wheel .......................... 348
Characteristics .............................. 345
Checking ........................................ 327 Index
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Opening/closing (automatically
from outside)
................................... 84
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................
83
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 252
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Opening dimensions ...................... 371
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 371
Turn signals Display message ............................ 236
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................82
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 81V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........

278
Vehicle Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 251
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings ..........................219
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 337
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 82
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 75
Lowering ........................................ 352
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 159
Pulling away ................................... 141
Raising ........................................... 350
Reporting problems .........................24
Securing from rolling away ............349
Towing away .................................. 318
Transporting .................................. 321
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 82
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................75
Vehicle data ................................... 371
Vehicle data ....................................... 371
Vehicle dimensions ...........................371Vehicle emergency locking
................82
Vehicle identification number see VIN


Vehicle identification plate ..............365
Vehicle level AIRMATIC ...................................... 180
Vehicle level (display message) .......243
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 312
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 216
VIN ...................................................... 365 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS

................................................ 258
Brakes ........................................... 257
Check Engine ................................. 264
Coolant .......................................... 264
Distance warning ........................... 266
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 266
ESP ®
.............................................. 260
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 261
Fuel tank ........................................ 264
Overview .................................. 30, 255
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
Reserve fuel ................................... 264
Seat belt ........................................ 256
SPORT handling mode ................... 261
SRS ................................................ 263
Tire pressure monitor .................... 267
Warranty ............................................ 364
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 253
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........352
Wheel chock ...................................... 349
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 348
Checking ........................................ 327
Cleaning ......................................... 306
Cleaning (warning) .........................348
Emergency spare wheel ................. 357
Important safety notes .................. 326
Interchanging/changing ................348
Mounting a new wheel ................... 351
Mounting a wheel .......................... 349
Removing a wheel ..........................351 Index
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Instrument cluster
Displays
Function Page
:
Speedometer with
segments
210
;
Multifunction display 211
=
Tachometer
209 Function Page
?
Coolant temperature 209
A
Fuel gauge
i
Adjust the instrument cluster lighting
using the on-board computer
(Y page 220). Instrument cluster
29At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
÷ ESP
® 260
M SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles
261
;
· Distance warning
266
=
å ESP
®
OFF 260
?
#! Turn signals
113
A
$ Brakes (USA only)
257
B
J Brakes (Canada only)
257
C
! ABS
258
D
6 SRS
263
E
; Check Engine
264
F
h Tire pressure monitor
267 Function Page
G
ü Seat belt
256
H
÷
ESP
®
in AMG vehicles 261
I
? Coolant
264
J
K High-beam headlamp
113
K
L Low-beam
headlamps
112
L
T Parking lamps
112
M
R This lamp has no
function
N
N This lamp has no
function
O
8 Reserve fuel
26430
Instrument cluster
At a glance

i
The cooling with air dehumidification
function uses refrigerant R134a. This
coolant does not contain
chlorofluorocarbons, and therefore does
not damage the ozone layer.
Activating/deactivating X
To activate: press the ¿ button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿ button lights
up.
X To deactivate: press the ¿ button.
The
indicator lamp in the ¿ button goes
out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature.
Problems with the cooling with air
dehumidification function When you press the
¿ button, the
indicator lamp in the button flashes three
times

or remains off. You can no longer switch
on the cooling with air dehumidification
function.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
G
WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions

are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the
temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow
and the air distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal
operation if cooling with air dehumidification
is also activated. If desired, cooling with air
dehumidification can be deactivated. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press the à button.
The
indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
i 3-zone automatic climate control: when
automatic mode is activated, you can
select a climate mode setting
(Y page 129).
X To switch off: press the _ button.
or
X Press the I or K button.
The
indicator lamp in the à button goes
out. Adjusting the climate mode settings
You can select the following climate mode
settings in automatic mode:
FOCUS high airflow that is set slightly cooler
MEDIUM medium airflow, standard setting
DIFFUSE low airflow that is set slightly warmer and with less draft
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press the à button.
X Press the ñ button repeatedly until the
desired climate mode appears in the
display. Operating the climate control systems
129
Climate control Z

Problems with the engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsThe engine does not
start.
The starter motor
can be heard. R
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
R There is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
X Before attempting to start the engine again, turn the SmartKey
in

the ignition back to position 0 or press the Start/Stop button
repeatedly until all indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
X Try to start the engine again (Y page 141). Avoid excessively
long

and frequent attempts to start the engine as these will drain
the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor. The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak
or discharged.
X
Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 317).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
X
Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two
minutes.
X Try to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine is not
running smoothly and
is misfiring. There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic
converter and damage it. The coolant
temperature gauge
shows a value above
248 ‡

(120 †). The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
X
Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant
to cool down.
X Check the coolant level (Y page 300). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary. Driving
145
Driving and parking Z