X
insert the fuel filler cap int othe holder on
the insid eoffuel filler flap 0010.
X Completely insert the filler nec kofthe fuel
pump nozzle into the tank,h ook in place
and refuel.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
i Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise,
fuel may leak out.
Closing the fuel filler flap X
Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
X Close the fuel filler flap.
i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle. Otherwise, the locking pin of the
central locking prevents the fuel filler flap
from closing.
i If you are driving with the fuel filler cap
open, the 0007reserve fuel warning lamp
flashes. Amessage appears in the
multifunction display (Y page 251).
In addition, the 000ACheck Engine warning
lamp may light up (Y page 273).
For further information on warning and
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster,
see (Y page 273). Fuel filler flap emergency release
X
open the trun klid.
X Slide down the parcel net. X
Open the right-han dside trim panel.
X Remove the first-aid kit (Y page 320).
X Detach the emergenc yrelease from
retainer 001A.
X Pull the emergency release in the direction
of arrow 0010.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
X Open the fuel filler flap. 166
RefuelingDriving and parking
drivin
gstyle in term sofconsumption ,taking
the actual and selected condition sinto
consideration .Your driving style can
significantly influence the vehicle's
consumption.
The ECO display consist softhree bars:
R Acceleration R
Constant R
Coasting The percent value is the average value of the
three bars. The three bars and the mean value
begin at the value of 50%. Ahigher
percentage indicates amoree conomical
driving style.
The ECO display doe snot indicate the actual
fue lconsumption and afixe dp ercentage
count in the ECO display doe snot indicate a
fixe dconsumption figure.
Apart from driving style, consumption is
dependent on many factors such as ,e.g.:
R load
R check
R col ds tart
R choice of route
R electrical consumers switched on
These factors are not taken into
consideration by the ECO display.
The evaluation of your driving styl eiscarried
ou tu sing the following three categories: R
Acceleration (evaluation of all
acceleration processes):
- The bar fills up: moderate acceleration,
especially at higher speeds
- The bar empties: sporty acceleration
R Constant (assessment of driving behavior
at all times):
- The bar fills up: constant speed and
avoidance of unnecessary acceleration
and deceleration
- The bar empties: fluctuations in speed
R Coasting (assessment of all deceleration
processes):
- The bar fills up: anticipatory driving,
keeping your distance and early release
of the accelerator. The vehicle can coast
without use of the brakes.
- The bar empties: frequent braking
i An economical driving style specially
requires driving at moderate engine
speeds.
To achieve ahigher value in the categories
Acceleration and
Constant :
R observe the gearshift recommendations.
R drive in drive program E.
i On long journeys at aconstant speed, e.g.
on the highway, only the bar for Constant will change.
i The ECO displays ummaries the driving
characteristics from the start of the journey
to its completion. For this reason, the bars
change dynamically at the beginning of the
journey. On longer journeys, there are
fewer changes. For more dynamic changes,
carry out amanual reset.
Further information on the ECO display
(Y page 223). Driving tips
171Driving and parking Z
Servicing the brakes
!
If the red brake warning lamp lights up in
the instrumen tcluster and you hear a
warnin gtonew hile the engine is running,
the brak efluid level may be too low.
Observe additional warnin gmessages in
the multifunction display.
The brak efluid level may be too low due to
brak epad wear or leakin gbrak elines.
Have the brak esystem checked
immediately. This work should be carried
out at aqualified specialist workshop.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or
performanc etests may only be carried out
on a2 -axle dynamometer. If you are
planning to have the vehicle tested on such
ad ynamometer, contac tanauthorized
Mercedes-Ben zCenter to obtain further
information first. Otherwise, you could
damage the drive train or the brak esystem.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: as the ESP®
system operates automatically, the engine
and the ignition must be switched off
(SmartKey in position 0or 1in the ignition
lock or Start/Stop button in position 0or
1)w hile the parking brak eisbeing tested
on abrak edynamometer.
Brakin gmaneuvers triggere dautomatically
by ESP ®
may seriousl ydamag ethe brake
system.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: as theESP®
system operate sautomatically, th eengine
and th eignition system must be switched
off (SmartKey in position 0or 1in the
ignition loc korStart/Sto pbutto nin
position 0or 1)w hen:
R testing th eparking brak eonabrake
dynamometer.
R you inten dtohave th evehicl etow ed with
on eoft heaxle sraised.
Braking maneuvers triggered automatically
by ESP ®
may seriousl ydamag ethe brake
system. All check
sand maintenance work on the
brak esystem must be carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop. Consult a
qualified specialist worksho ptoarrangethis.
Hav ebrak epads installed and brak efluid
replace dataq ualified specialist workshop.
If th ebrak esystem has only been subject to
moderat eloads ,you should test the
functionalit yofyour brakes at regular
intervals. To do so, press firmly on th ebrake
pedal when driving at ahigh speed. This
improve sthe gripoft hebrak epads.
You can fin dadescription of Brake Assist
(BAS) on (Y page 67)orofBASPLU Son
( Ypage 67).
The braking characteristics of th evehicl ecan
be seriousl yimpaired if:
R brak epads other than those recommended
are installed
R ther ecommended brak efluid is no tused
Safe braking can no longer be guaranteed.
AMG high-performance and ceramic
brakes The high-performance brake system is
installed only on the CLS 63 AMG.
The AMG brake systems are designed for
heavy loads. This may lead to noise when
braking. This will depend on:
R
Speed
R Braking force
R Environmental conditions, such as
temperature and humidity
The wear of individualc omponentsofthe
brake system, such as the brake pads/linings
or brake discs, depends on the individual
driving style and operating conditions.
For this reason, it is impossibletos tate a
mileage that will be valid under all
circumstances. An aggressive driving style
will lead to high wear. You can obtain further
information aboutt his from your authorized
Mercedes-Ben zCenter. Driving tips
173Driving and parking Z
New and replaced brake pads and discs only
reach their optimum braking effect after
several hundred kilometers of driving.
Compensate for this by applying greater force
to the brake pedal. Keep this in mind, and
adapt yourd riving and braking accordingly
during this break-in period.
Excessive heavy braking results in
correspondingly high brake wear. Observe
the 0002 brake wearw arning lamp in the
instrumen tcluster and not eany brak estatus
messages in the multifunction display.
Especially for high performanc edriving, it is
importan ttomaintain and have the brake
system checked regularly. Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning If water has accumulated to
acertain depth
on the road surface, there is adanger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
R you drive at low speeds.
R the tires have adequate tread depth.
For this reason ,inthe even tofheavy rain or
in conditions in which hydroplaning may
occur, you must drive in the following
manner:
R lower your speed.
R avoid ruts.
R brak ecarefully.
Driving on flooded roads !
Do not drive through floode dareas.
Check the dept hofany water befor edriving
through it. Drive slowly through standing
water .Otherwise, water ma yente rthe
vehicle interior or the engine compartment.
This can damage the electronic
components in the engine or the automatic
transmission. Water can also be drawn in
by the engine's air suction nozzles and this
can cause engine damage. Winter driving
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you shift down on aslippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect,t he drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on aslippery road surface. G
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the
vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is arisk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open
aw indow on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winterproofed at aqualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section (Y page 336).
Driving with summer tires Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section (Y
page 336).
Slippery road surfaces G
WARNING
If you shift down on aslippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect,t he drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on aslippery road surface. 174
Driving tipsDriving and parking
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
0002
Check Brake Pad
Wear The brak
epads/lining shaver eached their wear limit.
X Visit aqualified specialist workshop. 0003
mbrace Inoperative On
eorm orem ain features of th embrace system are
malfunctioning.
X Hav ethe mbrace system checke dimmediately at aqualified
specialist workshop. PRE-SAFE
Inoperative See
Operator'
sManual Importan
tfunction sofPRE-SAFE ®
have failed .All other occupant
safet ysystems, e.g. air bags, remain available.
X Visit aqualified specialist workshop immediately. PRE-SAFE
Functions
Currentl
yLimited See Operator's
Manual PRE-SAFE
®
Brake is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper are dirty.
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
station sorother sources of electromagnetic radiation.
R AMG vehicles: ESP ®
is deactivated.
R the system is outside the operating temperature range.
R the on-board voltage is too low.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible ,paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rollin gaway (Y page 167).
X Clean the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper
(Y page 315).
X Restar tthe engine.
X AMG vehicles: reactivate ESP ®
(Y page 70). PRE-SAFE
Functions Limited
See Operator's
Manual PRE-SAFE
®
Brake is inoperative due to amalfunction. BAS PLUS
or the distance warning signal may also have failed.
X Visit aqualified specialist workshop. Display messages
241On-board computer and displays Z
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assis
tisfaulty.
X Visit aqualified specialist workshop. Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily
inoperative. Possible causes are:
R
the windshieldint he camera's field of vision is dirty.
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
X Cleant he windshield.
If the system detectst hat the camera is fully operational again,
the Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available message is
displayed.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again. Engine
Display messages Possible causes/consequencesa
nd000B Solutions
0016
Check Coolant
Level See
Operator's Manual The coolant level is too low.
!
Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
X Add coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(Y page 308).
X If coolant needs to be added more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at aqualified specialist
workshop. 0017 The fan motor is faulty.
X
At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡(120 †), drive to the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic. 248
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
001C The battery is no
tbeing charged.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
Possible causes are:
R ad efective alternator
R at ornp oly-V-belt
R am alfunctio nintheelectronics
X Pull ove rand stop the vehicl esafelya nd switch off the engine,
paying attentio ntoroada nd traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicl eagain st rolling away (Y page 167).
X Ope nthe hood.
X Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is not damaged:
X Visit aqualified specialist workshop. 0009
Check Engine Oil
Level At Next
Refueling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
Aw
arning tone also sounds.
X Chec kthe oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Y page 307).
X If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 308).
X Have the engine checked at aqualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com. 250
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
0009
Check Engine Oil
Level (Add 1 quart) AM
Gvehicles: th eengineo il level is to olow.
X Chec kthe oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Y page 307).
X If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 308).
X Have the engine checked at aqualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com. 0007
Fuel Level Low The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 0014 There is only
avery small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. 0007
Gas Cap Loose The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:
X Close the fuel filler cap.
If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed:
X Visit aqualified specialist workshop. Driving systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequencesa
nd000B Solutions
0001
Attention Assist:
Take
aBreak! Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue
or
alack of concentratio nonthe part of th edriver. Awarning tone
alsos ounds.
X If necessary ,take abreak.
During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get
enoug hrest. 0001
Attentio
nAssist Inoperative ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.
X
Visi taq ualified specialist workshop. Display messages
251On-boardcomputer and displays Z