2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class Owner's Manual

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
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the syste
mmay still display th etire
pressure of th eremove dwheel for afew
minutes. The value displayed for the
mounte demergenc yspar ew heel is no tthe
same as the current tire pressure of the
emergency spare wheel. "Minispare" emergency sparew
heel/
collapsible sparew heel
Removing the "Minispare" emergency
sparew heel The emergency spare wheel can be found in
the stowage well under the trunk floor.
X Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 283).
X Turn stowage tray 0010counter-clockwise
and remove together with vehicle tool kit
tray 001A.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel 0024.
Removing the collapsible sparew heel
(AMG vehicles) The emergency spare wheel can be found in
the stowage wel
lunde rthe trunk floor.
X Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 283).
X Reach into cutout 001Ain the tool holder and
lift it up.
X Remove collapsibles pare wheel0010.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting awheel" section
(Y page 358). Stowing
aused collapsible spare
wheel
! Only place the collapsible spare wheel in
the vehicle when it is dry. Otherwise,
moisture may get into the vehicle.
Take the following steps to stow aused
collapsible spare wheel. It will not otherwise
install into the spare wheel well. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you have this work
performed at aqualified specialist workshop,
e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.
X Use the back of the valve cap to unscrew
the valve insert from the valve and release
the air.
i Fully deflating the tires can take afew
minutes.
X Screw the valve insert back into the valve.
X Screw the valve cap back on.
X Remove the protective sheet from the
vehicle tool kit and pull it over the
collapsible spare wheel.
X Stow the collapsible spare wheel in the
emergency spare wheel well under the
trunk. Inflating the collapsible spar
ewheel
! Inflate the collapsible spare wheel using
the tire inflation compressor before
lowering the vehicle. The wheel rim could
otherwise be damaged. 368
Emergency sparew
heelWheels and tires

!
Do not operate the tire inflation
compressor for longer than eight minutes
at at ime without abreak. It may otherwise
overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be
operated againo nce it hascoole ddown. X
Mount the collapsibl espare whee las
described (Y page 357).
The collapsible spare wheel must be
mounted before it is inflated.
X Pull connector 0021and the air hose out of
the housing.
X Remove the cap from the valve on the
collapsible spare wheel.
X Screw union nut 001Aon the air hose ont othe
valve.
X Make sure on/off switch 001Eof the tire
inflation compressor is set to 0.
X Insert connector 0021intot he cigarette
lighter socket or int oa12Vsocket in your
vehicle.
Observe the notes on the cigarett elighter
(Y page 288). Observe the notes on
socket s(Ypage 289).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock (Y page 147).
X Press on/offs witch001Eon th etirei nflation
compressor to I.
The tir einflatio ncompressor is switched
on. The tire is inflated. The tire pressure is
shown on pressure gauge 0024.
X Inflate the tire to the specified tire
pressure. The specified tire pressure is printed on the
yellow label of the emergenc
yspare wheel.
X When the specified tire pressure has been
reached, press on/offs witch001Eon the
electric air pump to 0.
The tir einflatio ncompressor is switched
off.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock.
X If the tire pressure is higher than the
specified pressure, press pressure release
button 0010until the correc ttire pressure has
been reached.
X Unscrew union nut 001Aon the air hose from
the valve.
X Screw the valve cap ont othe collapsible
spare wheel valve again.
X Stow plug 0021and the air hose in the lower
section of the blower housing.
X Stow the tire inflation compressor in the
vehicle. Emergency sparew
heel
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Technica
ldata
Al lv eh icle s(exce pt AM Gvehicles) "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
Tires Alloy wheels
T1
55/70 R17 110M4, 5
Tire pressure: 42 0kPa(4.2b ar/61 psi) 4.
0Bx17H2 4, 5
Wheel offset :1.34i n( 34 mm) T1
55/60 R18 107M
Tire pressure: 42 0kPa(4.2b ar/61 psi) 4.
5Bx18H2
Wheel offset :1.42i n( 36 mm) AMG vehicles
Collapsible spare wheel
Tires Alloy wheels
175/50
–1997P
Tire pressure: 35 0kPa(3.5b ar/51 psi) 6.
5Bx19H2
Wheel offset :0.55i n( 14 mm) 4
Not in conjunction with Sport spackage cod e950.
5 Not for CLS 55 0and CLS 55 04MATIC. 370
Emergency spare wheelWheels and tires

Useful information
............................372
Information regarding technical
data .................................................... 372
Warranty ............................................ 372
Identification plates .........................372
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ..................................................... 373
Vehicle data ...................................... 379 371Technical data

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 not ethat your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related system sand functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 26).Information regarding technical data
i The data stated here specifically refer sto
av ehicle with standard equipment .Consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
the data for all vehicle variants and trim
levels. Warranty
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Servic eand
Warranty Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts
in accordanc ewith the following warranty
terms and conditions:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission Systems Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
R Statew arranty enforcement laws (Lemon
Laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties. These are available
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i
If you lose the Servic eand Warranty
Information booklet, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to arrange a
replacement .Itwill be mailed to you. Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with
vehicle identification number (VIN)
X
Open the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate 001A. Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
0010
VIN
0024 Paint code 372
Identification platesTechnica
ldata

Example: vehicl
eide ntification plate (Canada only)
0010 VIN
0024 Paint code
i The data shown on the vehicle
identificatio nplate is used only as an
example. This data is differen tfor every
vehicle and can deviate from the data
shown here. You can find the data
applicabl etoyour vehicle on the vehicle
identification plate. VIN
X
Slide the right-hand front seat to its
rearmost position.
X Fold floor covering 001Aupwards.
You will see VIN 0010.
The VIN can also be found in the following
locations:
R on the lower edge of the windshield
(Y page 373)
R on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 372) Engine number
001A
Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards
0010 Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)
0024 VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield) Service products and filling
capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Servic eproducts may be poisonous and
hazardous to health. There is arisk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Servic eproducts include the following:
R Fuels
R Lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R Coolant
R Brake fluid
R Windshield washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerant Service products and filling capacities
373Technical data Z

Comply wit
hall valid regulation swithr espect
to handling, storing ,and disposin gofservice
fluids.
Components and servic eproduct smust be
matched. You should therefor eonly use
products tha thave been tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtaine datanauthorized Mercedes-
Ben zCente roront heInternet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Ben zbythefollowing
inscription on th econtaine rs:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designation sorrecommendations
indicat ealevel of qualit yoras pecification in
accordance wit hanMBSheet number (e.g.
MB 229.5). The yhave no tnecessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Fuel
Important safet ynotes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is arisk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switc hoff the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling. G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is arisk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin ,eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children. If you or other
scome into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
R If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance
without delay.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek medical
assistanc ewithout delay. Do not induce
vomiting.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity Model Total
capacity All models
21.1USg
al
(80. 0l) Model Of which
reserve All models (except for
AMG vehicles)
Approx.
2.4 US qt (9.0 l) All models (AMG vehicles)
Approx.
3.7 US gal (14. 0l) Gasoline
Fuel grade
!
Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the
ignition if you accidentally refuel with the
wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter
the fuel system. Even small amounts of the
wrong fuel could result in damage to the
fuel system and the engine. Notif ya
qualified specialist worksho pand have the
fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely. 374
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data