2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class service indicator

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets

4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 183
4MATIC off-road system ................... 183A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message

............................ 229
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 128
Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 219
Display message ............................ 245
Function/information .................... 199
Active Driving Assistance package . 199
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 219
Display message ............................ 244
Function/information .................... 203
Active light function .........................115
Active multicontour seat ..................100
Active Parking Assist Display message ............................ 245
Important safety notes .................. 186
Active Service System
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 69
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes ............................. 115
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Additives (engine oil) ........................369Air bags
Display message
............................ 235
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Important safety notes .................... 41
Knee bag .......................................... 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
Pelvis air bag ................................... 44
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Side impact air bag .......................... 43
Window curtain air bag ....................45
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIR FLOW ........................................... 129
AIRMATIC Display message ............................ 243
Function/notes ............................. 180
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 134
Important safety notes .................. 133
Rear ............................................... 135
Setting ........................................... 133
Setting the center air vents ...........134
Setting the side air vents ............... 134
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 182
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 279
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 217
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........ 302
Hiding a service message .............. 302
Notes ............................................. 302
Resetting the service interval
display ........................................... 3024
Index

Definition of terms .........................
345
Direction of rotation ...................... 348
Display message ............................ 248
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 348
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 345
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 346
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 346
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 346
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................346
Important safety notes .................. 326
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 346
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 346
Labeling (overview) ........................ 342
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 347
Load index ..................................... 344
Load index (definition) ...................346
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 346
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 347
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 347
Maximum tire load ......................... 344
Maximum tire load (definition) .......347
MOExtended tires .......................... 328
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 347
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 347
Replacing ....................................... 348
Service life ..................................... 328
Sidewall (definition) .......................347
Speed rating (definition) ................ 346
Storing ........................................... 348
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 345
Temperature .................................. 341
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 347
Tire bead (definition) ......................347
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 347Tire pressures (recommended) ......
346
Tire size (data) ............................... 353
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 342
Tire tread ....................................... 327
Tire tread (definition) .....................347
Total load limit (definition) ............. 348
Traction ......................................... 341
Traction (definition) ....................... 347
Tread wear ..................................... 341
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 340
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 346
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 347
Wear indicator (definition) .............347
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 346
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 61
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........318
Installing the towing eye ................ 319
Removing the towing eye ...............320
With the rear axle raised ................ 320
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 320
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 321
Important safety notes .................. 318
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display .........147
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................147
Transporting the vehicle .................. 321
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 309
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 212
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 212
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 213
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 82
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 85 18
Index

X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the trunk lid
R the hood
X To turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey:

press the % or & button
on the SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The
SmartKey must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the Start/Stop button on the
dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside
the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds,

the Tele Aid system initiates a
call to the Customer Assistance center
automatically. The emergency call system
initiates the call provided that:
R you have subscribed to the mbrace/
TELEAID Service.
R the mbrace/TELEAID Service has been
activated properly.
R the required mobile phone, power supply
and GPS are available.72
Theft deterrent locking system
Safety

!
A moving vehicle can lead to damage to
the vehicle or damage to the drive train. Switching off the engine
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to
neutral position N when you switch off the
engine. The vehicle may roll away. There is a
risk of an accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked
vehicle from rolling away by applying the
parking brake.
Vehicles with automatic transmission X
Apply the parking brake firmly.
X All vehicles (except AMG vehicles): shift
the transmission to position P.Selector lever in AMG vehicles with P button
X
AMG vehicles: press P button :.
Using the SmartKey
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
i If you turn off the engine with the
SmartKey and then remove it from the
ignition lock or open a front door, the
automatic transmission shifts to P
automatically. Using KEYLESS-GO
X
Press the Start/Stop button (Y page 139).
The engine stops and all the indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
i When the driver's door is closed, this
corresponds

to SmartKey position 1. When
the driver's door is open, it corresponds to
SmartKey position 0 or "SmartKey
removed".
i If you use the Start/Stop button to switch
off the engine, the automatic transmission
shifts to N automatically. If you then open
one of the front doors, the automatic
transmission shifts to P.
i The engine can be turned off while the
vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding
the Start/Stop button for about three
seconds. This function operates
independently from the ECO start/stop
automatic engine switch-off function. Parking brake
G
WARNING
If you must brake the vehicle with the parking
brake, the braking distance is considerably
longer

and the wheels could lock. There is an
increased danger of skidding and accidents.
Only use the parking brake to brake the
vehicle when the service brake is faulty. Do
not apply the parking brake too firmly. If the
wheels lock, release the parking brake until
the wheels begin turning again. G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for
example:
R releasing the parking brake
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
the parking position P
R starting the engine.158
Parking
Driving and parking

They could also operate the vehicle's
equipment.
There is a risk of an accident and
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. If you brake the vehicle with the parking
brake, the brake lamps will not light up.
X
To apply:
depress parking brake ; firmly.
When the engine is running, the $ (USA
only) or J (Canada only) indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster.
X To release: depress the brake pedal and
keep it depressed.
X Pull release handle :.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the $ (USA only) or
J

(Canada only) indicator lamp goes out
in the instrument cluster. Parking the vehicle for a long period
If
you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as
a result of lack of use.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice.
i You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist
workshop. Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Always remember that you must concentrate
primarily on driving the vehicle. The driver's
concentration must always be directed
primarily at road traffic. For your own safety
and that of others, we recommend that you
stop the vehicle at a safe place and in
accordance

with the traffic conditions before
making or accepting a phone call.
Comply with all legal requirements if you use
the telephone while driving. Use the hands-
free system and only use the telephone when
road, weather and traffic conditions permit. In
some jurisdictions, it is forbidden for drivers
to use mobile phones while driving.
Only operate the audio system or COMAND
(Cockpit Management and Data System) in
compliance with all legal requirements and
when the road, weather and traffic conditions
permit. You may otherwise not be able to
observe the traffic conditions, endangering
yourself and others.
Remember that your vehicle covers a distance
of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) a second when
it is traveling at only 30 mph (approximately
50 km/h).
Drive sensibly – save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel:
X
The tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
X Remove unnecessary loads.
X Remove roof racks when they are not
needed.
X Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
X Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
X Have all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or by the service
interval display. Driving tips
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Driving and parking Z

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible.
Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: ( Y page 24).Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The driver's concentration must always be
directed primarily at road traffic.
For your safety and the safety of others,
selecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver

when traffic and road conditions permit
it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) per
second. G
WARNING
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving conditions,
such as
R speed
R outside temperature
R warning/indicator lamps
R malfunction/warning messages
R failure of any systems
Driving characteristics may be impaired. If you must continue to drive, do so with added
caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.
G
WARNING
Malfunction and warning messages are only
displayed for certain systems and are
intentionally not very detailed. The
malfunction and warning messages are
simply a reminder with respect to the
operation of certain systems. They do not
replace the owner's and/or driver's
responsibility to maintain the vehicle's
operating safety. Have all required
maintenance services and safety checks
performed

on the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to
address the malfunction and warning
messages. G
WARNING
All categories of messages contain important
information which should be taken note of
and, where a malfunction is indicated,
addressed as soon as possible at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Failure to repair the condition noted may
cause

damage not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property
damage or personal injury.
For an illustration of the instrument cluster,
see ( Y page 29).208
Important safety notes
On-board computer and displays

If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
assistance services:
R
USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center under
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372)
or 1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service (Canada: TELEAID), a user ID
and password will be sent to you by post. USA
only: you can use this password to log onto
the mbrace area under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com .
The mbrace system is available if:
R it has been activated and is operational
R the corresponding mobile phone network
is available for transmitting data to the
Customer Center
R a service subscription is available
R the starter battery is sufficiently charged
i Determining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if:
R GPS reception is available
R the vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer Assistance Center
The mbrace system To adjust the volume during an mbrace call,
proceed as follows:
X
Press the W or X button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Use the volume controller of the audio
system/COMAND.
The mbrace system provides various
services, e.g.:
R automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call USA only: you can find information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners
Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been
detected if one of the following conditions
occurs:
R
the indicator lamp in the SOS button does
not come on during the system self-test.
R the indicator lamp in the F Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
R the

indicator lamp in the ï MB-Info call
button does not light up during self-
diagnosis of the system.
R the indicator lamp in one or more of the
following buttons continues to light up red
after the system self-diagnosis:
-SOS button
- Roadside Assistance call button F
- MB Info call button ï
R The mbrace Inoperative or mbrace
Service Not Activated message
appears in the multifunction display after
the system self-diagnosis.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as
expected. In the event of an emergency,
assistance must be summoned by other
means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367 Features
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Stowage and features Z

Emergency call
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is
flashing continuously and no voice
connection with the Response center has
been established, then the mbrace system
has
not been able to initiate an emergency call
(e.g. the relevant mobile phone network is not
available).
The Call Failed message is displayed in the
multifunction display and must be confirmed.
Should this occur, assistance must be
summoned by other means.
! A license agreement must exist in order
to activate the mbrace service. Ensure that
your system is activated and ready for use,
and press the ï MB Info call button to
register. If any of the steps mentioned is
not carried out, the system may not be
activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
assistance services:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center under
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
An emergency call is dialed automatically if
an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is
triggered.
i You cannot end an automatically
triggered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated
manually.
As soon as the emergency call has been
initiated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The Connecting Call message
appears on the multifunction display.
The audio output is muted. Once the connection has been made, the
Call Connected message appears in the
multifunction display.
All important information on the emergency
is transmitted, for example:
R
current location of the vehicle (as
determined by the GPS system)
R vehicle identification number
R information on serious accidents
Shortly after the emergency call has been
initiated, a voice connection is automatically
established between the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center and the vehicle
occupants.

If the vehicle occupants respond,
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center attempts to get more information on
the emergency.
i If there is no response from the vehicle
occupants, an ambulance is immediately
sent to the vehicle.
Making an emergency call G
WARNING
If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the
vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle,
vehicle in a dangerous road location), please
do not wait for voice contact after you have
pressed the SOS button. Carefully leave the
vehicle and move to a safe location. The
Response Center will automatically contact
local emergency officials with the vehicle's
approximate location if they receive an
automatic

SOS signal and cannot make voice
contact with the vehicle occupants. 284
Features
Stowage and features