2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS COUPE towing

X
Open the stowage well (Y page 391).
X Turn stowage tray ;anti-clockwise and
remove together with vehicle tool kit
tray :.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel =.
Removing the collapsible emergency
spare wheel (AMG vehicles) Stowage space (example: CLS Coupé)
X Open the stowage well (Y page 391).
X Reach into cutout :in the tool holder and
lift it up.
X Remove collapsible emergency spare
wheel ;.
Observe the instructions and safety notes in
the "Fitting a wheel" section (Y page 374).Stowing a used collapsible emer-
gency spare wheel
! Only place the collapsible emergency
spare wheel in the vehicle when it is dry.
Otherwise, moisture may get into the vehi-
cle.
Take the following steps to stow a used col-
lapsible emergency spare wheel. It will not
otherwise fit into the spare wheel well.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
this work performed at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. 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 tyre may take a few
minutes.
X Screw the valve insert back into the valve.
X Screw the valve cap back on.
X Remove the protective film from the vehicle
tool kit and put it over the collapsible emer-
gency spare wheel.
X Stow the collapsible emergency spare
wheel in the emergency spare wheel well
under the boot. Inflating the collapsible emergency
spare wheel
! Inflate the collapsible emergency spare
wheel using the tyre inflation compressor
before lowering the vehicle. The wheel rim
could otherwise be damaged.
! Do not operate the tyre inflation com-
pressor for longer than eight minutes at a
time without a break. It may otherwise
overheat.
The tyre inflation compressor can be oper-
ated again once it has cooled down. X
Mount the collapsible emergency spare
wheel as described (Y page 373).392
Emergency spare wheelWheels and tyres

global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your
vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly related to
fuel consumption and therefore depend on:
R efficient use of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences, road conditions or
traffic flow
You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly.
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the following situations:
R at very low outside temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short journeys
R in mountainous terrain
R when towing a trailer
i Only for certain countries: you can find
the current consumption and emission val-
ues of your vehicle in the COC documents
(EU CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These documents are delivered with your vehicle.
The consumption figures were, in each
case, based on the currently applicable ver-sion:
R for vehicles that comply with standards
up to and including the EURO 4 standard,
in accordance with EU Directive
80/1268/EEC
R for vehicles that comply with or exceed
the EURO 5 standard, in accordance with
Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007
Deviations from these values may occur
under normal operating conditions. AdBlue
®
Important safety notes Comply with the important safety notes for
service products when handling AdBlue
®
(Y page 399). AdBlue
®
is a water-soluble fluid for the
exhaust gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. It is:
R non-toxic
R colourless and odourless
R non-flammable
If you open the AdBlue ®
tank, small amounts
of ammonia vapour may be released.
Ammonia vapours have a pungent odour and
are particularly irritating to the skin, to
mucous membranes and to the eyes. You may experience a burning sensation in your eyes,
nose and throat. You may also experience
coughing and watery eyes.
Do not inhale any ammonia vapours that may
be released. Only fill the AdBlue ®
tank in well-
ventilated areas.
Low outside temperatures AdBlue
®
freezes at a temperature of approx-
imately -11 †. The vehicle is delivered from
the factory equipped with an AdBlue ®
pre-
heating system. Winter operation can thus be guaranteed even at temperatures below
-11 †.
Additives !
Only use AdBlue ®
in accordance with ISO
22241. Do not use additives with AdBlue ®
and do not dilute AdBlue ®
with water. This
may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas after-
treatment system.
Purity !
Impurities in AdBlue ®
(e.g. due to other
service products, cleaning agents or dust)
lead to:
R increased emission values
R damage to the catalytic converter
R engine damage
R malfunctions in the BlueTEC ®
exhaust
gas aftertreatment system Service products and capacities
403Technical data Z

All models (AMG vehicles)
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors
1881 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Maximum roof load
100 kg
Model (AMG vehicles) Vehicle
height CLS 63 AMG
CLS 63 AMG S-MODEL
1413 mm
CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC
CLS 63 AMG S-MODEL
4MATIC
1436 mm
Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the engine cooling system may
be necessary, depending on the vehicle
type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas- sis. :
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
; Overhang dimension
= Rear axle centre line
CLS Shooting Brake: for trailer tow hitches
fitted at the factory, the overhang dimension
including protective covering is 1278 mm.
Trailer towing is not permissible on the fol-
lowing models:
R CLS 63 AMG
R CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC
R CLS 63 AMG S-MODEL
R CLS 63 AMG S-MODEL 4MATIC Trailer tow hitch
409Technical data Z

Trailer loads
! Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight.
Do not use a noseweight of less than 50kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose.
Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload.
Trailer towing is not permissible on the following models:
R CLS 63 AMG
R CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC
R CLS 63 AMG S-MODEL
R CLS 63 AMG S-MODEL 4MATIC CLS Shooting Brake (all mod-
els) Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gra-
dient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill)
2100 kg
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
750 kg
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the drawbar nose-
weight is not included in the trailer load)
84 kg
The actual noseweight may not, however, be higher than the value which is given:
R on the type plate of the trailer tow hitch and
R on the type plate of the trailer
The lowest weight applies.
You can attach carrier systems, e.g. bicycle racks or load-bearing implements, to the ball
coupling. The maximum noseweight of 75 kg applies when using carrier systems on the ball
coupling. Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer
Trailer towing is not permissible on the following models:
R CLS 63 AMG
R CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC
R CLS 63 AMG S-MODEL
R CLS 63 AMG S-MODEL 4MATIC CLS Shooting Brake (all models)
CLS 350
1400 kg
CLS 500
1425 kg
CLS 500 4MATIC
1415 kg
CLS 250 CDI
1380 kg410
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data