Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................ .150
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 151
Problem (display message) ............ 154
Remote control .............................. 151
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 410 B
Ball coupling Folding in ....................................... 236
Folding out ..................................... 234
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 70
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 71
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 86
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 353
Display message ............................ 271
Important safety notes .................. 351
Jump starting ................................. 355
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 51
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 250
Display message ............................ 276
Notes/function .............................. 223
Trailer towing ................................. 225
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC (AdBlue®) ............................ 403
Bluetooth® SAP V3 telephone
module
see Separate operating instructions
Bonnet
Closing ........................................... 329
Display message ............................ 283
Important safety notes .................. 328
Opening ......................................... 328
Boot
Emergency release .......................... 95
Important safety notes .................... 91 Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 94
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 92
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 283
Opening dimensions ...................... 407
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 407
Bottle holders .................................... 314
Box (boot) ........................................... 308
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 264
Notes ............................................. 405
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 72
Display message ............................ 268
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 70
BAS .................................................. 70
BAS PLUS ........................................ 71
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 405
Display message ............................ 262
Driving tips .................................... 183
High-performance brake system .... 184
HOLD function ............................... 200
Important safety notes .................. 183
Parking brake ................................ 181
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see Key
Car wash (care) ................................. 3346
Index
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ...................1 14
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 113
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 241
Cleaning ......................................... 340
Gearshift paddle s........................... 173
Important safety notes .................. 113
Steering wheel heating .................. 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 173
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Switching on/of f........................... 114
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 259
Stowage areas ................................... 300
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 302
Centre console .............................. 302
Centre console (rear compart-
ment) ............................................. 303
Cup holde r..................................... 313
Glove compartment ....................... 301
Important safety information ......... 300
Rear ............................................... 303
Spectacles compartment ............... 301
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 302
Stowage net ....................................... 303
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 303
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 311
Summer tyres .................................... 366
Sun visor ............................................ 314
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 254
Suspension tuning
AIRMATIC ...................................... 204
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 205
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 258 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 268 Tailgate
Display message ............................ 283
Emergency unlocking ....................... 95
Important safety notes .................... 91
Limiting the opening angle ............... 94
Opening dimensions ...................... 407
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 94
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 92
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 399
Emergency spare wheel ................. 394
Information .................................... 396
Trailer load s................................... 410
Tyres/wheels ................................. 378
Vehicle data ................................... 407
Telephone
Accepting a cal l............................. 248
Display message ............................ 285
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 247
Number from the phone book ........ 248
Redialling ....................................... 249
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 248
Telephone compartment ................ 302
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pack fix kit) .... 311
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 240
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 258
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 258
Outside temperature ...................... 240
Setting (climate control )................ 145
TEMPOMAT
Function/note s............................. 186
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 78
Immobiliser ...................................... 78
Through-loading feature ................... 303
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 259
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 348
Top Tether ............................................ 57
Total distance recorder .................... 243
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 79 Index
19
Deactivating ....................................
.79
Function ........................................... 79
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 360
Important safety notes .................. 357
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 357
With the rear axle raised ................ 359
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................ .229
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 232
Active Parking Assist ..................... 213
Axle load, permissible .................... 410
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 237
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 75
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 358
Removing the towing eye .............. .359
With both axles on the ground ....... 359
Trailer
Display message ............................ 284
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................ .237
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 225
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 338
Coupling up a trailer ..................... .235
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 235
Driving tips ................................... .233
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 236
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 234
Important safety notes .................. 232
Lights display message .................. 267
Mounting dimensions .................... 409
Parktronic ...................................... 209
Power supply ................................. 236
Trailer loads ................................... 410
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 169
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................169
Transporting the vehicle .................. 359
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .340 Trip computer (on-board com-
puter)
................................................. .243
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 243
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 244
Turn signals
Switching on/off ........................... 125
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 247
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 396
Installation ..................................... 396
Transmission output (maximum) .... 396
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 370
Display message ............................ 280
Important safety notes .................. 370
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 350
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 350
Recommended ............................... 367
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 369
Important safety notes .................. 369
Restarting ...................................... 369
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 371
Function/notes ............................ .370
General notes ................................ 370
Important safety notes .................. 370
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 373
Restarting ...................................... 372
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Warning message .......................... 372
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 373
Checking ........................................ 365
Direction of rotatio n...................... 374
Display message ............................ 280
Important safety notes .................. 364
MOExtended tyre s......................... 366
Replacing ....................................... 373
Service life ..................................... 365
Storing ........................................... 374 20
Index
Tyre size (data) .............................. 378
Tyre tread ...................................... 365
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 380
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button )............................. 89 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 315
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 282
Electronics ..................................... 396
Equipment ....................................... 24
Implied warranty .............................. 27
Individual settings .......................... 251
Leaving parked up ......................... 182
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 90
Locking (key) ................................... 83
Lowering ........................................ 378
Pulling away ................................... 162
Raising ........................................... 375
Registration ..................................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 375
Towing away .................................. 357
Transporting .................................. 359
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 90
Unlocking (key) ................................ 83
Vehicle data ................................... 407
Vehicle data ....................................... 407
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 407
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 90
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 398
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 202
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 274Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 345
Vehicle weights ................................. 407
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 247
VIN ...................................................... 398 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 289
Brakes ........................................... 288
Distance warning signal ................. 297
ESP® ............................................. 291
ESP® OFF ...................................... 292
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 186
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 193
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 189
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 43
Reserve fue l................................... 295
Seat belt ........................................ 287
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 298
Warning triangle ................................ 344
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 285
Wheel and tyre combinations
see Tyres
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 378
Wheel chock ...................................... 375
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 373
Changing/replacing ....................... 373
Checking ........................................ 365
Cleaning ......................................... 336
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 374
Emergency spare wheel ................. 390
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 377
Fitting a wheel ............................... 374
Important safety notes .................. 364
Removing a whee l.......................... 377
Storing ........................................... 374
Tightening torque ........................... 378
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 378
Windowbag
Operation ......................................... 50 Index
21
are still visible. Press down the locking
knobs by hand, if necessary.
X Close the driver's door.
X Take the emergency key element out of the
key (Y page 85).
X Insert the emergency key element into the
lock of the driver's door as far as it will go. X
Turn the emergency key element clockwise
as far as it will go to position 1.
i On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the
emergency key element anti-clockwise.
X Turn the emergency key element back and
remove it.
X Make sure that the doors and the boot lid/
tailgate are locked.
X Insert the emergency key element into the
key. Boot/luggage compartment
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the boot
lid/tailgate is open when the engine is run-
ning, especially if the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the boot lid/tailgate. Never drive with the
boot lid/tailgate open. G
WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle.
! The boot lid/tailgate swings upwards and
to the rear when opened. Therefore, make
sure that there is sufficient clearance
above and behind the boot lid/tailgate.
i Boot lid/tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 407).
Stow luggage or loads preferably in the boot/ luggage compartment. Observe the loading
guidelines (Y page 300).
Do not leave the key in the boot/luggage
compartment. You could otherwise lock your- self out.
Vehicles without the boot lid remote clos-
ing feature: the boot lid can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R opened automatically from outside
R opened automatically from inside
R unlocked with the emergency key element
Vehicles with the boot lid remote closing feature: the boot lid can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R opened and closed automatically from the
outside
R opened and closed automatically from the
inside
R unlocked with the emergency key element
CLS Shooting Brake: you can:
R open and close the tailgate manually from
outside
R open and close the tailgate automatically
from outside
R open and close the tailgate automatically
from inside
R limit the opening angle of the tailgate
R unlock the tailgate using the emergency
key element Boot/luggage compartment
91Opening and closing Z
out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a
risk of injury.
Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper-
vised in the vehicle, particularly children, eld- erly people or people in need of special assis-
tance. Do not activate the double lock when
people are in the vehicle.
If the vehicle has been locked from the out-
side, the double-lock function is activated as
standard. It is then not possible to open the
doors from inside the vehicle. You can deac-
tivate the double-lock function by deactivat-
ing the interior motion sensor (Y page 79).
The doors can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the
outside. The anti-theft alarm system is trig-
gered if the door is opened from the inside.
Switch off the alarm (Y page 78).
All countries: G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the boot lid or tail-
gate. Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area during the closing process. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R Press the Fbutton on the key.
R Press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door.
R Press the closing or locking button on the
boot lid/tailgate.
R Pull the handle on the boot lid/tailgate.
! The boot lid/tailgate swings upwards and
to the rear when opened. Therefore, make
sure that there is sufficient clearance
above and behind the boot lid/tailgate.
i Boot lid/tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 407). Opening You can open the boot lid/tailgate automati-
cally with the key or the handle in the boot
lid/tailgate.
X Press and hold the Fbutton on the key
until the boot lid/tailgate opens.
or
X If the boot lid/tailgate is unlocked, pull the
handle of the boot lid/tailgate and release
it again immediately (Y page 92).
Closing Closing button and locking button (example: CLS
Coupé)
X To close: press closing button :in the
boot lid/tailgate.
CLS Coupé with boot lid remote closing
feature and KEYLESS-GO: you can simulta-
neously close the boot lid and lock the vehi-
cle. The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the rear
detection range of the vehicle.
X Press locking button ;in the boot lid.
If all the doors are closed, the vehicle locks.
CLS Shooting Brake: you can simultane-
ously close the tailgate and lock the vehicle.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the rear
detection range of the vehicle.
X Press locking button ;on the tailgate.
If all the doors are closed, the vehicle locks.
i If KEYLESS-GO detects a key in the boot/
luggage compartment, the boot lid/tail-
gate opens again after it is closed. Boot/luggage compartment
93Opening and closing Z
If KEYLESS-GO detects a second key out-
side the vehicle, the boot lid/tailgate
remains closed. Opening/closing automatically from
the inside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the boot lid or tail-
gate. Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area during the closing process. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R Press the Fbutton on the key.
R Press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door.
R Press the closing or locking button on the
boot lid/tailgate.
R Pull the handle on the boot lid/tailgate.
! The boot lid/tailgate swings upwards and
to the rear when opened. Therefore, make
sure that there is sufficient clearance
above and behind the boot lid/tailgate.
i Boot lid/tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 407). Opening and closing X
To open: pull remote operating switch for
boot lid/tailgate :until the boot lid/tail-
gate opens.
X To close (CLS Coupé): press remote oper-
ating switch for boot lid :until the boot lid
is completely closed.
X To close (CLS Shooting Brake): turn the
key to position 1or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press remote operating switch for tail-
gate :until the tailgate is completely
closed.
You will hear a warning tone during the
closing process.
You can open and close the boot lid/tailgate
from the driver's seat when the vehicle is sta-
tionary and unlocked. Limiting the opening angle of the tail-
gate (CLS Shooting Brake)
Important safety notes !
Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise
be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle outside.
Activating You can limit the opening angle of the tail-
gate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately 20 cm
before the stop. 94
Boot/luggage compartmentOpening and closing
X
To open the tailgate: pull the handle on
the tailgate.
X To stop the opening procedure at the
desired position: press the closing button
(Y page 92) in the tailgate or pull the handle
on the outside of the tailgate again.
X To store the position: press and hold the
closing button in the tailgate until you hear a short tone.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate then stops in the stored position
when opened.
Deactivating X
Press and hold the closing button
(Y page 92) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones. Unlocking the boot (CLS Coupé)
! The boot lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the boot lid.
If the boot cannot be unlocked with the key or
KEYLESS-GO, use the emergency key ele-
ment.
If you use the emergency key element to
unlock and open the boot lid, the anti-theft
alarm system will be triggered (Y page 78).
X Take the emergency key element out of the
key (Y page 85).
X Insert the emergency key element into the
boot lid lock as far as the stop. X
Turn the emergency key element anti-
clockwise from position 1as far as it will
go to position 2.
The boot is unlocked.
X Turn the emergency key element back to
position 1and remove it.
X Insert the emergency key element into the
key.
i When you lock the vehicle (Y
page 90),
the boot is also locked. Tailgate emergency release (CLS
Shooting Brake)
General notes !
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate.
i Opening dimensions of the boot lid/tail-
gate (Y page 407).
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
Opening X
Remove luggage compartment cover
(Y page 307).
X Fold rear seat backrest forwards
(Y page 304).
X Take the emergency key element out of the
key (Y page 84). Boot/luggage compartment
95Opening and closing Z