2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class tow

X
Take cover 0010off the opening.
X Screw in and tighten the towing eye
clockwise to the stop.
Removing the towing eye X
Unscrew and remove the towing eye.
X Position the top of cover 001Ain the bumper
and press it in at the bottom until it
engages.
X Attach cover 0010to the bumper and press
until it engages.
X Place the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit. Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised
! The ignition must be switched off if you
are towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised. Intervention by ESP ®
could
otherwise damage the brake system.
Only possible for vehicles without
4MATIC.
X Switc hont he hazard warning lamps
(Y page 120).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock and remove the SmartKey
from the ignition lock.
X When leaving the vehicle, take the
SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO key with you.
When towing your vehicle with the rear axle
raised, it is importan tthat you observe the
safety instructions (Y page 328).Towing
avehicle with both axles on
th eg round
It is importan tthat you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(Y page 328). The automatic transmission automatically
shifts to position
Pwhen you open the driver's
or front-passenger door or when you remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock. In order
to ensure that the automatic transmission
stays in position Nwhen towing the vehicle,
you must observe the following points:
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
the SmartKey in the ignition lock is in
position 0.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, use the
SmartKey instead of the Start/Stop button
(Y page 147).
X Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X Shift the automatic transmission to
position N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the parking brake.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 120).
X Leave the SmartKey in position 2in the
ignition lock.
i When towing with the hazard warning
lamps switched on, use the combination
switch as usualtos ignalachange of
direction. In this case, only the indicator
lamps for the direction of travel flash. After
resetting the combination switch, the
hazard warning lamp starts flashing again. Transporting the vehicle
! Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels
or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle
such as axle or steering components.
Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged.
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto atrailer or transporter for transporting
purposes. 330
Towing and tow-startingBreakdown assistance

X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Shift the automatic transmission to
position N.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the parking brake.
X Shift the automatic transmission to
position P.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock and remove the SmartKey
from the ignition lock.
X Secure the vehicle. Notes on 4MATIC vehicles
! Vehicles with 4MATI Cmust not be towed
with either the frontort he rear axle raised,
as doing so will damage the transmission.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or
damage to the front or rear axle, have it
transported on atransporter or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical
system
If the battery is defective, the automatic
transmission will be locked in position P.To
shift the automatic transmission to position
N,y ou must provide power to the vehicle's
electrical system in the same way as when
jump-starting (Y page 326).
Have the vehicle transported on atransporter
or trailer. Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
! Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be started by tow-starting. This
could otherwise damage the transmission.
You can find information on "Jump-starting"
at (Y page 326). Fuses
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you manipulate or bridge afaulty fuse or if
you replace it with afuse with ahigher
amperage, the electric cables could be
overloaded. This could result in afire. There
is ar isk of an accident and injury.
Always replace faulty fuses with the specified
new fuses having the correct amperage.
! Only use fuses that have been approved
for Mercedes-Ben zvehicles and which
have the correct fuse ratin gfor the system
concerned. Otherwise, componentsor
systems could be damaged.
The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down
faulty circuits. If afuse blows ,all the
component sonthecircuit and their functions
stop operating.
Blown fuse smust be replace dwith fuses of
the same rating, which you can recognize by
the color and value. The fuse ratings are listed
in the fuse allocation chart.
If an ewly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at aqualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Ben zCenter. Befor
echanging afuse
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 167).
X Switc hoff all electrical consumers.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock and remove it (Y page 147).
or
X On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, make sure
the ignition is switched off (Y page 147).
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
must be off. Fuses
331Breakdown assistance Z

The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R Fuse box in the engine compartment on the
left-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
R fuse box in the trunk on the right-hand side,
when viewed in the direction of travel
the fuse allocation chart is located in the
vehicle tool kit in the stowage compartment
under the trunk floor (Y page 320).Fuse box in the engine compartment
G
WARNING
When the hood is open and the windshield
wipers are set in motion ,you can be injured
by the wiper linkage. There is arisk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
X Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
X Open the hood. X
Use adry cloth to remove any moisture
from the fuse box.
X To open: remove lines 0010from the guides.
X Move lines 0010aside. Route the lines behind
connection 0024to do this. X
Open clamp 001A.
X Remove the fuse box cover forwards.
X To close: check whether the rubber seal is
lying correctly in the cover.
X Insert the cover at the rear of the fuse box
into the retainer.
X Fold down cover and close clamps 001A.
X Secure lines 0010in the guides.
X Close the hood. Fuse box in the trunk
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
X Open the trunk lid. X
To open: release cover 001Aat the top right
and left-hand sides with aflat object.
X Open cover 001Adownwards in the direction
of the arrow. 332
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X
Stow the jack and the res tofthe vehicle
tool sint he trunk again.
X Check the tire pressure of the newly
mounted wheel and adjus titifnecessary.
Observe the recommended tire pressure
(Y page 338).
i Vehicles with tire pressure monitor: all
wheels mounted must be equipped with
functioning sensors. Wheel and tirec
ombinationsGeneral notes
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use tires and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your
vehicle.
These tires have been specially adapted for
use with the control systems, such as ABS
or ESP ®
,a nd are marked as follows:
R MO =Mercedes-BenzO riginal
R MOE =Mercedes-BenzO riginal Extended
(tires featuring run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 =Mercedes-Benz Original (only
certain AMG tires)
Mercedes-BenzO riginal Extended tires
may only be usedonw heels that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tires, wheels or accessories
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Certain characteristics, e.g. handling,
vehicl enoise emissions or fuel
consumption, may otherwise be adversely
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, tire dimension variations coul dcause
the tires to come into contact with the
bodywork and axle components. This could
result in damage to the tires or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for
damage resulting from the use of tires,
wheels or accessories other than those
tested and approved. Information on tires, wheels and approved
combinations can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop.
Overvie wofabbreviations usedint he
following tire tables:
R BA: both axles
R FA: front axle
R RA: rear axle
The recommended pressures for various
operating conditionsc an be found:
R on the Tire and Loading Information placard
with the recommended tire pressures on
the B-pillar on the driver's side
R in the tire pressure table on the inside of
the fuel filler flap
Observe the notes on recommended tire
pressures under various operating conditions
(Y page 338).
Check tire pressures regularly,a nd only when
the tires are cold. Comply with the
maintenancer ecommendations of the tire
manufacturer in the vehicle document wallet.
Notes on the vehicle equipment –always
equip the vehicle with:
R tires of the same size on agiven axle (left/
right)
R the same type of tires at agiven time
(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended
tires)
Vehicles with MOExtende dtires are not
equipped with aTIREFIT kit at the factory. It
is therefore recommende dthat you
additionally equip your vehicle with aTIREFIT
kit if you moun ttires that do not feature run-
flat properties ,e.g. winter tires. ATIREFIT kit
may be obtained from aqualified specialist
workshop.
i Not all wheela nd tire combinations are
available at the factory for all countries.
i On the following pages, you can find
information on approved wheelr ims and
tir es izesfor equipping your vehicle with
winter tires. Winter tires are not available 362
Wheel and tir
ecombinationsWheels and tires

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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