2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS oil

Problems with the transmission
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andSolutions
The transmission has
problems shifting gear.
The transmission is losing oil.
XHave the transmission checked ataqualified specialist
workshop immediately.
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer changes gear.
The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift intosecondgear and reverse gear.
XStop the vehicle.
XShift the transmission to positionP.
XSwitch off the engine.
XWait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
XShift the transmission to positionDorR.
IfDis selected, the transmission shifts intosecondgear; ifRis
selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
XHave the transmission checked ataqualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Refueling
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there isarisk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling.
GWARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There isarisk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance
without delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical
assistance without delay.Donot induce
vomiting.
RImmediately change out of clothingwhich
has come into contact with fuel.
GWARNING
Electrostatic buildupcan create sparks and
ignite fuel vapors. There isarisk of fire and
explosion.
Always touch the vehicle body before opening
the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump
nozzle. Any existingelectrostatic buildupis
thereby discharged.
164Refueling
Driving and parking

RACESTART
Important safety notes
iObserve the safety notes for the SPORT
handling mode(Ypage 70).
RACESTART is intended solely for activation
on dedicated race circuits.
RACE START enables optimal acceleration
fromastandingstart.The precondition for
this isasuitable high-grip road surface.
iRACE START is only available in AMG
vehicles.
Conditions for activation
You can activateRACE START if:
Rthe doors are closed.
Rthe engine is runningand it has reached an
operating temperature of approximately
176‡(80 †). This is the case when the
engine oil temperature in the multifunction
display stops flashing.
RSPORT handling mode is activated.
(Ypage 70)
Rthe steeringwheel is in the straight-ahead
position
Rthe vehicle is stationary and the brake
pedal is depressed (left foot).
Rthe transmission is in positionD.
Activating RACE START
XDepress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.
XTurn the drive program selector clockwise
(Ypage 159) until theRSlamp lights up.
TheRACE START Confirm: Paddle UP
Cancel: Paddle DOWNmessage appears
in the multifunction display.
iIf the activation conditions are no longer
fulfilled, RACE START is canceled. The
START Canceledmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
XTo cancel: pull the left steeringwheel
paddle shifter (Ypage 160).
or
XTo confirm: pull the right steeringwheel
paddle shifter (Ypage 160).
TheRACE START Available Depress
gas pedalmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
iIf you do not depress the accelerator
pedal fully within two seconds, RACE
START is canceled. TheRACE START Not
Possible See Operator's Manual
message appears in the multifunction
display.
XFully depress the accelerator pedal.
The engine speed rises to approximately
3,500 rpm.
TheRACE START Release brake to
startmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
iIf you do not release the brake pedal
within five seconds, RACE START is
canceled. TheRACE START Canceled
message appears in the multifunction
display.
XTake your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum
acceleration.
TheRACESTARTActivemessage appears
in the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reachesaspeed of approximately 30 mph
(Canada: 50 km/h).Drive programS+is
activated. SPORT handling mode remains
activated.
RACE START is deactivated immediately if
you release the accelerator pedal during
RACE START or if any of the activation
conditions are no longer fulfilled. TheRACE
START Not Possible See Operator's
Manualmessage appears in the multifunction
display.
iIf RACE START is used repeatedly within
ashort period of time, it is only available
188Driving systems
Driving and parking

mirrors willnot fold out automatically
(Ypage110).
You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors
using button.
Restoringthe factory settings
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheeltoselect theSett.menu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Factory Settingsubmenu.
XPressto confirm.
TheReset All Settings?message
appears.
XPress theorbutton to select
NoorYes.
XPressto confirm the selection.
If you have selectedYes,the multifunction
display showsaconfirmation message.
For safety reasons, theDaytime Running
Lightsfunction in theLightssubmenu is
only reset if the vehicleisstationary.
AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays
Digital speedometer
Gear indicator
$Upshift indicator
!Engine oil temperature
Coolant temperature
%ECO start/stop function status indicator
(Ypage 151)
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheel to select theAMGmenu.
Upshift indicatorUP$indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program.
Upshift indicatorUP$fades out other
messages until you have shifted up.
When the engine oil temperature is below
176‡(80 †) the oil temperature is shownin
blue. Avoid drivingatfull engineoutput during
this time.
SETUP
Driveprogram (C/SS+/M)
ESP®mode (ON/OFF)orSPORT handling
mode (SPORT)
$Suspension tuning(COMFORT/SPORT/
SPORT+)
SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode and the
suspension tuning.
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheel to select theAMGmenu.
XPress thebutton repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
or
XBriefly press the AMG button on the center
console (Ypage 191).
234Menus and submenus
On-boar dc omputer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andSolutions
The battery is notbeing charged.
Awarning tone also sounds.
Possible causes are:
Radefective alternator
Ratornpoly-V-belt
Ramalfunctionintheelectronics
XPull overand stop the vehiclesafelyand switch off the engine,
paying attentiontoroadand traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicleagainst rolling away (Ypage 167).
XOpenthe hood.
XCheck whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
!Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
XConsultaqualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is not damaged:
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.

Check Engine Oil
Level At Next
Refueling
The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
Awarning tone also sounds.
XCheckthe oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Ypage 307).
XIf necessary, add engine oil (Ypage 308).
XHave the engine checked ataqualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
!Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
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On-board computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andSolutions

Check Engine Oil
Level(Add1quart)
AMGvehicles: theengineoil level is toolow.
XCheckthe oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Ypage 307).
XIf necessary, add engine oil (Ypage 308).
XHave the engine checked ataqualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
!Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com.

Fuel Level Low
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station.
There is onlyavery small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station without fail.

Gas Cap Loose
The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
XCheck that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:
XClose the fuel filler cap.
If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed:
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Driving systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequencesandSolutions


Attention Assist:
TakeaBreak!
Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue
oralack of concentrationonthe part of thedriver.Awarning tone
alsosounds.
XIf necessary,takeabreak.
During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get
enoughrest.


AttentionAssist
Inoperative
ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Display messages251
On-boar dc omputer and displays
Z

about various special offers at your
workshop.
Rmonthly status informatione-mail on oil
level,air pressure, maintenance, brakes,
etc. If applicable,you willreceive
information on special offers in the e-mail.
USA only:this information can alsobe
called up under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
Information on the data stored in the vehicle
(Ypage27).
Information on RoadsideAssistance
(Ypage23).
Downloading routes
Downloading routes allows you to transfer
and save predefined routes in the navigation
system. To do this, an SD memory card must
be inserted into the COMAND system. If no
SD memory card is inserted, you must insert
the card into the card slot on the COMAND
system before saving.
Aroute can be prepared and sent either by a
customer service representative or via the
mbrace portal on the Internet.
Each route can include up to 20 way points.
Oncearoute has been received by the
navigation system, you will see the name>hasbeensavedtomemorycard.
Do you want to start route
guidance?message in the COMAND display.
The route is saved to the SD memory card.
XTo startrouteguidance:selectYes.
An overview of the route is shown in the
display.
iIf you selectNo,the saved route can be
called up later via the navigation menu.
XSelectStart.
Route guidance is started.
iDownloaded and saved data can be called
up again in COMAND.
You can find further information in the
separate COMAND Operating Instructions.
Speed alert
You can define the upper speed limit, which
must not be exceeded by the vehicle. If this
selected speed is exceeded by the vehicle, a
message will be sent to the Customer
Assistance center. The Customer Assistance
center then forwards this information to you.
You can select the way in which you receive
this information beforehand. Possible options
include text message, e-mail or an automated
call.
The data which is sent to the Customer
Assistance Center contains the following
information:
Rthe location where the speed limit was
exceeded
Rthe time at which the speed limit was
exceeded
Rthe selected speed limit which was
exceeded
Geo fencing
Geo fencing allows you to select areas which
the vehicle should not enter or leave. You will
be informed if the vehicle crosses the
boundaries of the selected areas. You can
select the way in which you receive this
information beforehand. Possible options
include text message, e-mail or an automated
call.
The area can be determined as eitheracircle
orapolygon withamaximum of ten corners.
You can specify up to ten areas
simultaneously. Different settings are
possible for each area.
USA only: these settings can be called up
under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
Alternatively, you can trigger an MB Info call
and inform the customer service
representative that you wish to activate geo
fencing.
Currently inactive areas can be activated by
text message.
298Features
Stowage and features

!Make sure that the windshieldwipers are
not folded away fromthe windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood.
XMake sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
XPull release leveron the hood.
The hood is released.
XReach into the gap, pull hood catch
handleup and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood by approximately
15 inches(40cm),the hood is opened and
held open automatically by the gas-filled
strut.
Closing thehood
XLower the hood and let it fall fromaheight
of approximately8inches(20 cm).
XCheck that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly,itisnot
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it withalittle more force.
Engine oil
General notes
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumesupto0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil
overadistanceof600 miles(1,000 km). The
oil consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high enginespeeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstickmay
be inadifferent location.
When checking theoil level:
Rpark thevehicle onalevelsurface.
Rtheengineshould be switched off for
approximately fiveminutesiftheengineis
at normal operatingtemperature.
Rif theengineisnotat normal operating
temperature, e.g.ifthe engine was only
started briefly, wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
Checking the oil level using the oil
dipstick
XPull oil dipstickout of the dipstick guide
tube.
XWipe off oil dipstick.
XSlowly slide oil dipstickinto the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark$and
MAX mark,the oil level is correct.
XIf the oil level has dropped to MIN mark
$or below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of
engine oil.
Engine compartment307
Maintenance and care
Z

Adding engineoil
GWARNING
If engineoil comes intocontactwithhot
componentsintheenginecompartment, it
may ignite. There isariskoffireand injury.
Makesurethatengineoil is notspilled next
to the filler neck. Let the enginecool down
and thoroughly clean the engineoil off the
componentsbefore starting the engine.
HEnvironmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful
to the environment.
!Only use engineoils and oil filtersthat
have been approved for vehicles with a
servicesystem. You can obtainalist of the
engineoils and oil filterstested and
approved in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz Specificationsfor Service
Productsatany Mercedes-Benz Service
center.
Damage to the engineorexhaust system is
caused by the following:
Rusing engineoils and oil filtersthat have
not been specifically approved for the
servicesystem
Rreplacing engineoil and oil filtersafter
the interval for replacementspecified by
the servicesystem has been exceeded
Rusing engineoil additives.
!Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engineoil can result in damage to the
engineortothe catalytic converter. Have
excess engineoil siphoned off.
Example: engineoil capXTurn capcounter-clockwise and remove
it.
XAdd engineoil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark
on the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt(1.0 liter)
of engine oil.
XReplace capon the fillerneck and turn
clockwise.
Ensurethatthe cap locks into place
securely.
XCheck the oillevel againwith the oil
dipstick (Ypage 307).
Further information on engine oil
(Ypage 375).
Additionalservice products
Checking coolant level
GWARNING
The engine cooling system is pressurized,
particularly when the engine is warm. When
opening the cap, you could be scaldedbyhot
coolantspraying out. There isarisk of injury.
Let the enginecool down before openingthe
cap. Wear eye and hand protection when
openingthe cap. Open the cap slowly half a
turn to allow pressure to escape.
308Engine compartment
Maintenance and care