2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class oil type

Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see the separate Maintenance
Booklet).
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
i The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not show any information on the
engine oil level.O bserve the notes on the
engin eoil level (Y page 307).
The multifunction display shows aservice
message for several seconds, e.g.:
R Servic eAin..D ays R
Servic eADue R
Servic eAExceeded by .. Days Depending on the operatin
gcondition softhe
vehicle, the remainin gtime or distance until
the nex tservice due date is displayed.
The letter A or
B ,p
ossibly in connection with
an umber or another letter, shows the type of
service. A stands for
aminor servic eand B for
am ajor service.
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The ASSYST PLUS servic einterval display
does not take intoa ccountany periods of
time during which the battery is
disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:
X Note down the servic eduedate displayed
in the multifunctio ndisplay before
disconnecting the battery.
or
X After reconnecting the battery, subtract
the battery disconnection periods fro mthe
service date shown on the display.
Hiding aservice message X
Pres sthe 000C or0002 button on the
steerin gwheel. Displaying service messages X
Switch on th eignition.
X Pres sthe 000A or0004 button on the
steerin gwheel to selec tthe Serv. menu.
X Press the 0006or0005 button to select the
ASSYST PLUS submenu and confirm by
pressing the 000Cbutton.
The service due date appears in the
multifunction display.
Information about Service Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service
interval display
!
If the ASSYST PLUS service interval
displayh as been inadvertently reset, this
settingc an be corrected at aqualified
specialist workshop.
Have service work carried out as described
in the MaintenanceB ooklet. This may
otherwise lead to increased wear and
damage to the major assemblies or the
vehicle.
Aq ualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorize dMercedes-Ben zCenter, will reset
the ASSYST PLUS servic einterval display
after the servic ework has been carried out.
You can also obtain further information on
maintenanc ework, for example.
Special service requirements
The specified maintenanc einterval takes only
the normal operation of the vehicle into
account. Under arduous operatin gconditions
or increased load on the vehicle,
maintenanc ework must be carried out more
frequently, for example:
R regular city driving with frequent
intermediate stops
R if the vehicle is primarily used to travel
short distances
R use in mountainous terrain or on poor road
surfaces
R if the engin eisoften left idling for long
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MaintenanceMaintenance and care

mostly made of anodized aluminum and
can lose their shine if chrome polish is
used .Use ad amp, lint-free cloth instead
when cleaning the trim pieces.
If the chrome-plated trim pieces are very
dirty, you can use achrome polish. If you
are unsure as to whether the trim pieces
are chrome-plated or not, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X Wipe the wooden trim and trim pieces with
ad amp, lint-free cloth, e.g. amicrofiber
cloth.
X Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the seat covers General notes
!
Do not use microfiber cloths to clean
genuine leather, artificial leather or
Alcantara® covers. If used often, these can
damage the cover.
i Note that regularc are is essential to
ensure that th eappearanc eand comfort of
th ec oversisr etaine dovertime.
Genuin eleather seat covers
Leather is anatural product.
It exhibits natural surface characteristics, for
example:
R Differences in the texture
R Sign sofs tretchin gand marking
R Sligh tnuances of color
Thes eare characteristics of leather and not
material defects. !
To retain th enatural appearanc eofthe
leather ,observ ethe followin gcleaning
instructions:
R Clean genuine leathe rcovers carefully
with adamp cloth and then wipe the
covers down with adry cloth.
R Make sure that the leather does not
become soaked. It may otherwise
become rough and cracked.
R Only use leather care agents that have
been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.Y ou can obtain these from a
qualified specialist workshop.
Seat covers of other materials
! Observe the following when cleaning:
R Clean artificial leather covers with acloth
moistened with asolution containing
1% detergent (e.g. dish washing liquid).
R Clean cloth covers with amicrofiber
cloth moistened with asolution
containing 1% detergent (e.g. dish
washing liquid). Rub carefully and always
wipe entires eat sectionstoavoid leaving
visible lines. Leave the seat to dry
afterwards. Cleaning results depend on
the type of dirt and how long it has been
there.
R Clean Alcantara® covers with adamp
cloth. Make sure that you wipe entire
seat section stoavoid leaving visible
lines.
Cleaning the seat belts G
WARNING
Seat belts can become severely weakened if
bleached or dyed. This could cause the seat
belts to tear or fail, for instance, in the event
of an accident .This poses an increased risk
of injury or fatal injury.
Never bleach or dye the seat belts.
! Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts Care
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The weight of avehicle with standard
equipment includin gthe maximum capacity
of fuel, oil and coolant .Italso includes the air-
conditionin gsystem and optional equipment
if these are installed in the vehicle, but does
not include passengers or luggage.
Maximu mload rating
The maximum tir eload is the maximum
permissible weight in kilograms or lbs for
which atireisa pproved.
Maximu mpermissible tir epressure
Maximum permissible tir epressure for one
tire.
Maximu mload on one tire
Maximum load on one tire. This is calculated
by dividin gthe maximum axle load of one axle
by two.
PSI (pounds per squar einch)
As tandar dunitofm easure for tire pressure.
Aspect ratio
Relationship between tire height and tire
width in percent.
Tirep ressure
This is pressure inside the tire applying an
outward forc etoeach square inch of the tire's
surface. The tire pressure is specified in
pounds per square inch (psi), in kilopascal
(kPa) or in bar. The tire pressure should only
be corrected when the tires are cold.
Cold tirep ressure
The tires are cold:
R if the vehicle has been parked without
direct sunlight on the tires for at least three
hours and
R if the vehicle has been driven for less than
1m ile (1.6 km). Tread
The part of the tire that comes intoc
ontact
with the road.
Bead
The tire bead ensures that the tire sits
securely on the wheel. There are several steel
wires in the bead to preven tthe tire from
comin gloose from the wheel rim.
Sidewall
The part of the tire between the tread and the
bead.
Weight of optional extras
The combined weight of those optional extras
that weigh more than the replaced standard
parts and more than 2.3 kilograms (5 lbs).
These optional extras, such as high-
performance brakes, level control, aroof rack
or ah igh-performanc ebattery, are not
included in the curb weight and the weight of
the accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
This is aunique identifier which can be used
by atire manufacturer to identify tires, for
example for aproduct recall, and thus identify
the purchasers. The TIN is made up of the
manufacturer's identity code, tire size, tire
type code and the manufacturing date.
Load bearing index
The load bearing index (also load index) is a
code that contains the maximum load bearing
capacity of atire.
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the
tires and the road surface.
Treadwear indicators
Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are
distributed over the tire tread. If the tire tread
is level with the bars, the wear limit of 0014in
(1.6 mm) has been reached. 356
All about wheels and tiresWheels and tires

Windshield washe
rsyste mand
headlamp cleaning system
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Windshiel dwasher concentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes into contact with hot
engine components or the exhaust syste mit
could ignite. There is ariskoff ire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate is spilled nex ttothe filler neck.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or
MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
Comply with the importan tsafet ynotes for
servic eproduct swhen handlin gwasher fluid
(Y page 373).
At temperatures abov efreezing:
X Fill th ewashe rfluid reservoir with amixture
of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.
MB SummerFit.
Add 1part MB SummerFit to 100 part swater. At temperatures below freezing:
X
Fill th ewashe rfluid reservoir with amixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB
WinterFit.
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside
temperature.
R Down to 14 ‡(002210 †): mix 1part MB
WinterFit to 2partsw ater.
R Down to 00224‡(002220 †): mix 1part MB
WinterFit to 1part water.
R Down to 002220.2‡(002229 †): mix 2partsMB
WinterFit to 1part water.
i Add windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round. Climate control system refrigerant
Important safety notes Typ
eofr efrigerant
The climate control system of your vehicle is
The instruction label regarding the refrigerant
type used can be foun donthe radiator cross
member.
Refrigerant R-134a !
Only the refrigeran tR-134a and the PAG
oil approved by Mercedes-Ben zmay be
used. The approved PA Goil may no tbe
mixed with any other PAG oil that is not
approved for R-134a refrigerant.
Otherwise, the climate control system may
be damaged.
Service work, such as topping-u prefrigerant
or replacing components, may only be carried
out by aqualified specialist workshop .All
applicable regulations must be adhered to,
SA Es tandard J639 included.
Always have work on the climate control
system carried out at aqualified specialist
workshop. 378
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnica
ldata
filled with refrigerant sR-134a.

Refrigerant
instruction label
Example
:refrigeran tinstruction label
001A Warning symbol
0010 Refrigerant filling capacity
0024 Applicable SAE stan dards
0021 PAG oil part number
001E Type of refrigerant
Warning symbols 001Aindicate:
R possible dangers
R having service work carried out at a
qualifie dspeciali stworkshop
Filling capacities All models Capacity
Refrigerant
590
±10g
(20.8 ±0.4 oz) PAG oil
120 g
(4.2 oz) Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data:
R the heights specified may vary as aresult
of:
- tires
- load
- condition of the suspension
- optional equipment
R the vehicle length specified includes the
front license plate adapter. Vehicle data
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