2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class snow chains

G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
,E SP ®
no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations
described in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the
following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
Activating/deactivating ESP ®
on AMG
vehicles (Y page70).
For further information about ESP ®
,s ee
(Y page6 8).
X Start the engine.
X Press the 000Aor0004 button on the
steering whee ltoselect the DriveAssist menu.
X Press the 0006or0005 button to select
ESP .
X Press the 000Cbutton.
The current selection is displayed.
X To activate/deactivate: press the000C
button again.
ESP ®
is deactivated if the 0009warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up
continuously when the engine is running.
If the 0011 warning lamp and the 0009
warning lamp are lit continuously,E SP®
is not
available due to amalfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page2 69).
Observe the information on display messages
(Y page2 38). Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE
®
Brake PRE-SAFE
®
Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
X Press 000Aor0004 on the steering wheel
to select the DriveAssist menu.
X Press the 0006or0005 button to select
PRE-SAF EBrake .
X Press the 000Cbutton.
The current selection is displayed.
X To activate/deactivate: press the000C
button again.
When PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is deactivated, the
assistance graphic show sthe 0001 symbol in
the multifunction display.
For more information on PRE-SAFE ®
Brake,
see (Y page72).
Activating/deactivating ATTENTION
ASSIST X
Press 000Aor0004 on the steering wheel
to select the DriveAssist menu.
X Press 0006or0005 to select Attention Assist .
X Press the 000Cbutton.
The current selection is displayed.
X To activate/deactivate: press the000C
button again.
When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the
0001 symbol and OFF appear in the
multifunction display in the assistance
display when the engine is running.
For further information about ATTENTION
ASSIST, see ( Ypage2 03).
Activating/deactivating Blind Spot
Assist X
Press 000Aor0004 on the steering wheel
to select the DriveAssist menu.
X Press the 0006or0005 button to select
Blind Spot Asst .228
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays

Only winter tires bearing the
0012snowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking
provide the best possibleg rip in wintry road
conditions.
Only these tires will allowd riving safety
systems such as ABS and ESP ®
to function
optimally in winter. These tires have been
developeds pecificallyfor driving in snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on
all wheels to maintain safe handling
characteristics.
Alwayso bserve the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
Once the winter tires are mounted:
X Check the tire pressures (Y page 341).
X Vehiclesf or Canada: restart the tire
pressure loss warning system
(Y page 342).
X Restart the tire pressure monitor
(Y page 342).
For more information on driving with the
emergency spare wheel, see (Y page 367).Snow chains
G
WARNING
If snow chains are installed to the front
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tires.
There is arisk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R never install snow chains to the front
wheels
R always install snow chains in pairs to the
rear wheels.
! On vehicles with AIRMATIC, you must
drive at raised vehicle level if snow chains
have been mounted. The vehicle may
otherwise be damaged.
! On some tire sizes there is not enough
space for snow chains. To avoid damage to the vehicle or tires, observe the "Wheel and
tire combinations" section under "Tires and
wheels".
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use snow chains
that have been speciallya pproved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz,ora re of a
corresponding standard of quality.
If you intend to mount snow chains, please
bear the following points in mind:
R Snow chains may not be mounted on all
wheel/tire combinations. Permissible
wheel-tire combinations (Y page 362).
R Only use snow chains when driving on
roads completely covered by snow.
Remove the snow chains as soon as
possiblew hen you come to aroad that is
not snow-covered.
R Local regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate
regulations if you wish to mount snow
chains.
R Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
i You may wish to deactivate ESP ®
when
pulling away with snow chains installed
(Y page 69). This way you can allow the
wheels to spin in acontrolled manner,
achieving an increased driving force
(cutting action).
For more information on driving with the
emergenc yspare wheel, see (Y page 367). Winter operation
337Wheels and tires Z

when adjustin
gthe tirep ressure
(Y page 338).
i The actual values for tires are vehicle-
specific and may deviat efromt he values in
the illustration. Checking the tire pressures
Important safety notes Observe the notes on tire pressure
(Y
page 338).
Information on air pressure for the tires on
your vehicle can be found:
R on the vehicle's Tire and Loading
Information placard on the B-pillar
(Y page 345)
R on the tire pressure label on the fuel filler
flap (Y page 165)
R in the "Tire pressure" section
R under "Tire pressure" (Y page 338)
Checking tire pressures manually To determine and set the correct tire
pressure, proceed as follows:
X Remove the valve cap of the tire that is to
be checked.
X Press the tire pressure gauge securely onto
the valve.
X Read the tire pressure and compare it with
the recommended value on the Tire and
Loading Information placard (Y page 338).
X If the tire pressure is too low, increase it to
the recommended value.
X If the tire pressure is too high, release air
by pressing down the metal pin in the valve.
Use the tip of apen, for example. Then,
check the tire pressure again using the tire
pressure gauge.
X Screw the valve cap onto the valve.
X Repeatt hese steps for the other tires. Tire pressurel
oss warning system
(Canada only)
General notes While the vehicle is in motion, the tire
pressure loss warning system monitors the
set tire pressure using the rotational speed of
the wheels. This enables the system to detect
significant pressure loss in
atire. If the speed
of rotation of awheel changes as aresult of
al oss of pressure, acorresponding warning
message will appearint he multifunction
display.
You can recognizet he tire pressure loss
warning by the Run Flat Indicator Active Press 'OK' to Restart message
which appears in the Serv. menu of the
multifunction display. Further information on
the message displayc an be found under
"Restarting the tire pressure loss warning
system" section (Y page 342).
Important safety notes The tire pressure warning system does not
warn you of an incorrectly set tire pressure.
Observe the notes on the recommended tire
pressure (Y
page 338).
The tire pressure loss warning does not
replace the need to regularly check the tire
pressure. An even loss of pressure on several
tires at the same time cannot be detected by
the tire pressure loss warning system.
The tire pressure monitor is not able to warn
you of asudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the
tire is penetrated by aforeign object.Int he
event of asudden loss of pressure, bring the
vehicle to ahalt by braking carefully. Avoid
abrupt steering maneuvers.
The function of the tire pressure loss warning
system is limited or delayed if:
R snow chains are mounted on your vehicle's
tires.
R road conditionsa re wintry.
R you are driving on sand or gravel. Check
341Wheels and tires Z

Tires
CL S5 50 Summe
rtires
R18 Tires Allo
ywheels FA: 255/40 R18 99
YXLMOExtended 2
RA: 285/35 R18 97 YMOExtended 2, 3 FA: 8.5
Jx18H2
Whee loffset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 Jx18H2
Whee loffset: 1.89 in (48 mm) R19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96
YXL
RA: 285/30 R19 98 YXL3 FA: 8.5
Jx19H2
Whee loffset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 Jx19H2
Whee loffset: 1.89 in (48 mm) All-weather tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 R18 99
HXLM+S
RA: 285/35 R18 97 HM+S3 FA: 8.5
Jx18H2
Whee loffset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 Jx18H2
Whee loffset: 1.89 in (48 mm) Winter tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R18 99
VXLM+S0012 BA: 8.5
Jx18H2
Whee loffset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm) BA: 255/40 R18 99 V
M+S0012MOExtended
2 BA: 8.5
Jx18H2
Whee loffset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm) 2
MOExtended tires (tires featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an active tire pressure
loss warning system or tire pressure monitor.
3 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains". 364
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires

CLS 550 4MATIC
Summer tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
FA
:255/4 0R18 99 YXLM OExtended 2
RA: 285/35 R18 97 YMOExtended 2, 3 FA
:8.5Jx1 8H2
Whee loffset :1.36i n( 34.5 mm)
RA: 9. 5Jx18H2
Whee loffset :1.89i n( 48 mm) R19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA
:255/3 5R19 96 YXL
RA: 285/30 R19 98 YXL3 FA
:8.5Jx1 9H2
Whee loffset :1.36i n( 34.5 mm)
RA: 9. 5Jx19H2
Whee loffset :1.89i n( 48 mm) All-weather tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
FA
:255/4 0R18 99 HXLM +S
RA: 285/35 R18 97 HM+S3 FA
:8.5Jx1 8H2
Whee loffset :1.36i n( 34.5 mm)
RA: 9. 5Jx18H2
Whee loffset :1.89i n( 48 mm) Winter tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA
:255/4 0R18 99 VXLM +S0012 BA
:8.5Jx1 8H2
Whee loffset :1.36i n( 34.5 mm) BA
:255/4 0R18 99 V
M+S 0012MOExtended 2 BA
:8.5Jx1 8H2
Whee loffset :1.36i n( 34.5 mm) 2
MOExtended tires (tires featurin grun-flat characteristics) only in combinatio nwith an active tire pressure
loss warnin gsyste mort ire pressure monitor.
3 Use of snow chain sisnot permitted. Observe the notes under "Sno wchains". Wheel and tir
ecombinations
365Wheels and tires Z

CLS 63 AMG
Summer tires
R19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA
:255/3 5ZR19 (96 Y) XL
RA: 285/30 ZR19 (98 Y) XL 3 FA
:9.0Jx1 9H2
Whee loffset :1.46i n( 37 mm)
RA: 10.0 Jx19H2
Whee loffset :1.85i n( 47 mm) Winter tires
R19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA
:255/3 5R19 96 VXLM +S0012
RA: 255/35 R19 96 VXLM+S0012 FA
:9.0Jx1 9H2
Whee loffset :1.46i n( 37 mm)
RA: 9. 5Jx19H2
Whee loffset :2.05i n( 52 mm) FA
:255/3 5R19 96 VXLM +S0012
RA: 285/30 R19 98 VXLM+S0012 3 FA
:9.0Jx1 9H2
Whee loffset :1.46i n( 37 mm)
RA: 10.0 Jx19H2
Whee loffset :1.85i n( 47 mm) CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC
Summer tires
R19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA
:255/3 5ZR19 (96 Y) XL
RA: 285/30 ZR 19 (98 Y) XL 3 FA
:9.0Jx1 9H2
Whee loffset :1.46i n( 37 mm)
RA: 10.0 Jx19H2
Whee loffset :1.85i n( 47 mm) 3
Use of snow chains is no tpermitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains". 366
Wheel and tirec
ombinationsWheels and tires

Winter tires
R19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96
VXLM+S0012
RA: 255/35 R19 96 VXLM+S0012 FA: 9.0
Jx19H2
Whee loffset: 1.46 in (37 mm)
RA: 9.5 Jx19H2
Whee loffset: 2.05 in (52 mm) FA: 255/35 R19 96
VXLM+S0012
RA: 285/30 R19 98 VXLM+S0012 3 FA: 9.0
Jx19H2
Whee loffset: 1.46 in (37 mm)
RA: 10.0 Jx19H2
Whee loffset: 1.85 in (47 mm) Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The whee lortire size as wel lasthe tire type
of the spare whee loremergency spare wheel
and the whee ltobereplaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare whee lmay
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is arisk of an accident.
To avoi dhazardou ssituations:
R adapt you rdriving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R never mount more than one spare whee lor
emergency spare whee lthat differs in size.
R only use aspare whee loremergency spare
whee lofad ifferent size briefly.
R do not switch ESP ®
off.
R have aspare whee loremergency spare
whee lofad ifferent size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the whee land tire dimensions
as wellast he tire type must be correct.
When using an emergency spare whee lor
spare whee lofadifferent size, you must not
exceed the maximu mspee dof50m ph
(80 km/h). Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels. General notes
You should regularl ycheck the pressure of
the emergency spare wheel, particularl yprior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary (Y page338). The applicable value
is found on the whee lorunder "Technical
data "(Ypage3 70).
An emergency spare whee lmay alsobe
mounted against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as wellas
the spee dlimitation specified on the
emergency spare wheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This alsoa ppliestothe
emergency spare wheel.
i When you are driving with the collapsible
spare whee lmounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning
system/the tire pressure monitor when the
damaged whee lhas been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor:
after mounting an emergency spare wheel,
3 Use of snow chains is not permitted .Observe the notes under "Snow chains". Emergency spar
ewheel
367Wheels and tires Z