2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class trunk release

Driving tips
AMGceramic brakes ..................... 173
Automatic transmission .................158
Brakes ........................................... 172
Break-in period .............................. 146
Downhill gradient ........................... 172
Drinking and driving .......................170
Driving abroad ............................... 116
Driving in winter ............................ .174
Driving on flooded road s................ 174
Driving on wet road s...................... 174
Exhaus tcheck ............................... 170
Fuel ................................................ 170
General .......................................... 169
Hydroplaning ................................. 174
Icy road surfaces ........................... 174
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 172
Snow chains .................................. 337
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 116
Wet road surface ........................... 172
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....225
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....226 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................233
Function/notes ............................. 108
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 109
Function/notes ............................. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 233
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 240
Function/notes ................................ 71
ECOd isplay
Function/notes ............................. 170
On-board computer .......................223
ECOs tart/stop function
Automatic engine switch-off ..........151
Deactivating/activating .................152
General information .......................151
Important safety notes ..................151
Introduction ................................... 150Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Fuel filler fla p................................. 166
Trunk ............................................... 88
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes ..................367
Points to remember .......................367
Removing ....................................... 368
Storage location ............................ 368
Stowing .......................................... 368
Technical data ............................... 370
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .59
Safety guideline s............................. 41
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 273
Display message ............................ 248
ECO start/stop function ................150
Engine numbe r............................... 373
Irregularr unning............................ 154
Jump-starting ................................. 326
Starting problems ..........................154
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 149
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............149
Switching off .................................. 168
Tow-starting (vehicle )..................... 331
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................154
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 308
Additives ........................................ 376
Checking the oil leve l..................... 307
Checking the oil leve lusing the
dipstick .......................................... 307
Display message ............................ 250
Filling capacity ............................... 376
Notes about oil grades ................... 375
Notes on oil level/consumption ....307
Temperature (on-board computer) .234
Viscosity ........................................ 376 Index
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ESP
®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMGm enu( on-board computer) ...234
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 70
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 227
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................69
Display message ............................ 238
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 69
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety information ...........68
Warning lamp ................................. 269
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 69
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 170
Exhaus tpipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 315
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 116
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 109
Dipping (automatic) .......................111
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......110
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........110
Folding in whe nlocking( on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...110
Setting ........................................... 110
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 112
Storing the parking position ..........111
Eyeglasses compartment .................279 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 320
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................321
Preparing the vehicle .....................321
Floormat ............................................ .303
Fuel Additives ........................................ 375
Consumption statistics ..................222Displaying the current
consumption
.................................. 223
Displaying the range ......................223
Driving tips .................................... 170
Fuel gauge ............................... 31, 219
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 374
Important safety notes ..................374
Premium-grade unleade dgasoline .374
Problem (malfunction) ...................167
Refueling ........................................ 164
Tank content/reserve fuel .............374
Fue lfiller flap
Emergency release ........................166
Opening/closing ............................ 165
Fue llevel
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
Fue ltank
Capacity ........................................ 374
Problem (malfunction) ...................167
Fuse allocatio nchart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 320
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 331
Before changing ............................. 331
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 332
Fuse box in the trunk .....................332
Important safety notes ..................331 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................301
Important safety notes ..................299
Opening/closing the garage door ..301
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 299
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 234
Genuine ................................................ 22
Glove box ........................................... 279 H
Hazard warning lamps ......................120
Head bags Display message ............................ 24210
Index

Characteristics
.............................. 354
Checking ........................................ 335
Definition of terms .........................354
Direction of rotatio n...................... 357
Display message ............................ 258
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................357
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .354
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............355
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 355
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 355
GVW R(Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................355
Important safety notes ..................334
Increase dvehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......355
Kilopascal (kPa )(definition) ...........355
Labeling (overview )........................ 351
Load bearing index (definition) ......356
Load index ..................................... 353
Load index (definition) ...................355
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 355
Maximum loa donatire
(definition) ..................................... 356
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 356
Maximum tire loa d......................... 353
Maximum tire loa d(definition) .......356
MOExtended tires ..........................336
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 356
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 356
Replacing ....................................... 357
Service life ..................................... 336
Sidewall (definition) .......................356
Speed rating (definition) ................355
Storing ........................................... 357
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 354
Temperature .................................. 350
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 356Tire bea
d(definition) ...................... 356
Tire pressure (definition) ................356
Tire pressure s(recommended )...... 355
Tire size (data) ............................... 362
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, spee drating .................... 351
Tire tread ....................................... 335
Tire tread (definition) .....................356
Total loa dlimit (definition) .............357
Traction ......................................... 350
Traction (definition) .......................356
Trea dwear ..................................... 350
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 349
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 355
Unladen weight (definition) ............356
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............356
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 355
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 64
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........328
Installing the towing eye. ...............329
Removing the towing eye. ..............330
With the rear axle raised ................330
Towing away
With both axle sonthe ground .......330
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............331
Important safety notes ..................328
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display .........156
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECTl ever)...................... 156
Transporting the vehicle ..................330
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .316
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 222
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 222
Resetting (on-board computer) ......223
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................87
Important safety notes ....................84
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 86 18
Index

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).SmartKey
Important safet
ynotes G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle' sequipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parkin gbrake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is arisk of an acciden tand injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always tak ethe
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposur etoextreme heat or
cold, ther eisarisk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally turned in the ignition lock .This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is arisk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objectsto
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
R Do not keep the SmartKey:
-with electronic devices, e.g. amobile
phone or another SmartKey
- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects, e.g. ametal case
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey. SmartKey functions
001A
000F To lock the vehicle
0010 000B To unlock the trunk lid
0024 0014 To unlock the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press the0014
button. 76
SmartKeyOpening and closing

approximately six seconds until th
ebattery
check lamp flashes twice (Y page 79).
i If th esettin goft helockin gsystem is
changed within th esignal range of the
vehicle ,pressin gthe 000F or0014 button:
R locks or
R unlock sthe vehicle
The SmartKey no wfunction sasfollows:
X To unlock th edriver's door: pressthe
0014 buttononce.
X To unlock centrally: pressthe 0014
butto ntwice.
X To lock centrally: pressthe 000F button.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as
follows:
X To unlock th edriver's door: touch the
inner surface of th edoor handle on the
driver' sdoor.
X To unlock centrally: touch theinner
surface of th edoor handle on th efront-
passenger door or th erear door.
X To lock centrally: touch theoute rsensor
surface on one of the door handles.
X To restor ethe factor ysettings: press
and hold down the 0014and000F buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the batter ychec klamp
flashes twice ( Ypage 79). Mechanica
lkey
General notes If th
evehicle can no longer be locke dor
unlocked wit hthe SmartKey, use the
mechanical key.
If you use th emechanical ke ytou nlock and
open th edriver' sdoor or th etrunk lid, the
anti-thef talarm system will be triggered
(Y page 74). There are several ways to tur
noff the alarm:
X To turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey: press the0014or000F button
on the SmartKey.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X To deactivate the alarm with KEYLESS-
GO: press the Start/Stop button in the
ignition lock. The SmartKey must be in the
vehicle.
or
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey must be outside the
vehicle.
If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical
key, the fuel filler fla pwill not be unlocked
automatically.
X To unlock th efuel filler flap: insert the
SmartKey int othe ignition lock.
Removing th emechanical key 001A
Release catch
0010 Mechanical key
X Push release catch 001Ain the direction of
the arrow and at the same tim eremove
mechanical key 0010fromt he SmartKey. 78
SmartKeyOpening and closing

especially if the vehicle is in motion
.There is
ar isk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extremeh eat or
cold, there is arisk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
i Opening dimensions of the trunk lid
(Y page 379).
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the
loading guidelines (Y page 278).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk.Y ou
could otherwise lock yourself out.
Vehicles without trunk lid remote closing
feature: the trunk lid can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R opened automatically from outside
R opened automatically from inside
R locked separately
R unlocked with the mechanical key
R opened with the emergency release button
Vehicles with trunk lid remote closing
feature: the trunk lid can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R opened and closed automatically from
outside
R opened and closed automatically from
inside
R locked separately
R unlocked with the mechanical key
R opened with the emergency release button Opening/closing from outside
Opening X
Press the 0014button on the SmartKey.
X Pull handle 001A.
Closing X
Pull the trunk lid down using recess 001A.
X If necessary, lock the vehicle with
the 000F button on the SmartKey
(Y page 76) or with KEYLESS-GO
(Y page 77).
i IfaK EYLESS-GO key is detected in the
trunk,t he trunk lid cannot be locked and
will open again. Trunk
85Opening and closing Z

Opening/closing automatically from
outside
Important safet ynotes G
WARNING
Combustion engine semit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trun klid is open when the engin eisrunning,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is
ar isk of poisoning.
Always switc hoff the engin ebefor eopening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open.
! The trunk lid swing supwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
i Opening dimension softhe trunk lid
(Y page 379).
Opening You can open the trunk lid automatically
using the SmartKey or the handle in the trunk
lid.
X Press and hold the 000Bbutton on the
SmartKey until the trunk lid opens.
or
X If the trunk is unlocked, pull the trunk lid
handle and release it again immediately
(Y page 85).
Closing G
WARNING
Part soft he body could becom etrapped
durin gautomatic closing of the trunk lid.
Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area durin gthe closing process. There
is ar isk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area durin gthe closing process. Use one of the followin
goptions to sto pthe
closing process:
R Press the 000Bbutton on the key.
R press the remote operating switc honthe
driver's door.
R Press the closing or locking button on the
trunk lid.
R Pull the trunk lid handle. Example: closing and locking button (vehicle with
the trunk lid remote closing feature and KEYLESS-
GO)
001A
Closing button
0010 Lockin gbutton
X To close: press closing button 001Ain the
trunk lid.
Vehicles with th etrunk lid remote closing
featur eand KEYLESS-GO: you can
simultaneously clos eand lock the trunk lid.
X Press locking button 0010in the trunk lid.
i If you leave aKEYLESS-GO key in the
trunk ,the trunk lid will not lock. Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safet ynotes G
WARNING
Part soft he body could becom etrapped
durin gautomatic closing of the trunk lid.
Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the 86
TrunkOpening and closing

0001
Neutral position.
0002 To unlock
X Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
from position 0001as far as it willgoto
position 0002.
The trunk is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back to position
0001 and remove it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey. Trunk emergencyr
elease
You can open th etrunk lid from inside the
vehicle with th eemergency releas ebutton. X
Pres semergency releas ebutton 001Abriefly.
The trunk lid unlock sand opens.
The trunk lid can be unlocked and opened
with th etrunk lid emergency releas ewhen
th ev ehicle is stationar yorwhile driving.
The trunk lid emergency releas edoes not
open th etrunk lid if th ebattery is
disconnecte dordischarged. Trun
klid emergency release light:
R emergency release button 001Aflashes for
30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened
R emergency release button 001Aflashes for
60 minutes after the trunk lid is closed Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows ,body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door fram easthe side
window moves. There is arisk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side
window durin gthe opening procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switc horp ull the switc htoclosethe side
window again. G
WARNING
While opening the side windows ,body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is arisk of injury.
Make sure that no body part sare in close
proximit ydurin gthe closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switc horp ress the switc htoopen the side
window again. G
WARNING
If children operat ethe side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if the yare
left unsupervised. There is arisk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side
windows .When leaving the vehicle, always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle. Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If asolid object 88
Side windowsOpening and closing