2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Owners Manual

Winter tires
R19
TiresAlloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96VXLM+S
RA: 255/35 R19 96VXLM+S
FA: 9.0Jx19H2
Wheeloffset: 1.46 in (37 mm)
RA: 9.5Jx19H2
Wheeloffset: 2.05 in (52 mm)
FA: 255/35 R19 96VXLM+S
RA: 285/30 R19 98VXLM+S3
FA: 9.0Jx19H2
Wheeloffset: 1.46 in (37 mm)
RA: 10.0Jx19H2
Wheeloffset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The wheelortire size as wellasthe tire type
of the spare wheeloremergency spare wheel
and the wheeltobereplaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheelmay
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There isarisk of an accident.
To avoidhazardoussituations:
Radapt yourdriving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
Rnever mount more than one spare wheelor
emergency spare wheelthat differs in size.
Ronly useaspare wheeloremergency spare
wheelofadifferent size briefly.
Rdo not switch ESP®off.
Rhaveaspare wheeloremergency spare
wheelofadifferent size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheeland tire dimensions
as wellasthe tire type must be correct.
When using an emergency spare wheelor
spare wheelofadifferent size, you must not
exceed the maximumspeedof50mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels.
General notes
You should regularlycheck the pressure of
the emergency spare wheel, particularlyprior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary (Ypage338). The applicable value
is found on the wheelorunder "Technical
data"(Ypage370).
An emergency spare wheelmay alsobe
mounted against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as wellas
the speedlimitation specified on the
emergency spare wheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This alsoappliestothe
emergency spare wheel.
iWhen you are driving with the collapsible
spare wheelmounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning
system/the tire pressure monitor when the
damaged wheelhas been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor:
after mounting an emergency spare wheel,
3Use of snow chains is not permitted.Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
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Wheels and tires
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the systemmay still display thetire
pressure of theremovedwheel forafew
minutes. The value displayed for the
mountedemergencysparewheel is notthe
same as the current tire pressure of the
emergency spare wheel.
"Minispare" emergency sparewheel/
collapsible sparewheel
Removing the "Minispare" emergency
sparewheel
The emergency spare wheel can be found in
the stowage well under the trunk floor.
XLift the trunk floor upwards (Ypage 283).
XTurn stowage traycounter-clockwise
and remove together with vehicle tool kit
tray.
XRemove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel$.
Removing the collapsible sparewheel
(AMG vehicles)
The emergency spare wheel can be found in
the stowage wellunderthe trunk floor.
XLift the trunk floor upwards (Ypage 283).
XReach into cutoutin the tool holder and
lift it up.
XRemove collapsiblespare wheel.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mountingawheel" section
(Ypage 358).
Stowingaused collapsible spare
wheel
!Only place the collapsible spare wheel in
the vehicle when it is dry. Otherwise,
moisture may get into the vehicle.
Take the following steps to stowaused
collapsible spare wheel. It will not otherwise
install into the spare wheel well. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you have this work
performed ataqualified specialist workshop,
e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
XUnscrew the valve cap from the valve.
XUse the back of the valve cap to unscrew
the valve insert from the valve and release
the air.
iFully deflating the tires can takeafew
minutes.
XScrew the valve insert back into the valve.
XScrew the valve cap back on.
XRemove the protective sheet from the
vehicle tool kit and pull it over the
collapsible spare wheel.
XStow the collapsible spare wheel in the
emergency spare wheel well under the
trunk.
Inflating the collapsible sparewheel
!Inflate the collapsible spare wheel using
the tire inflation compressor before
lowering the vehicle. The wheel rim could
otherwise be damaged.
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!Do not operate the tire inflation
compressor for longer than eight minutes
atatime withoutabreak. It may otherwise
overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be
operated againonce it hascooleddown.
XMount the collapsiblespare wheelas
described (Ypage 357).
The collapsible spare wheel must be
mounted before it is inflated.
XPull connector!and the air hose out of
the housing.
XRemove the cap from the valve on the
collapsible spare wheel.
XScrew union nuton the air hose ontothe
valve.
XMake sure on/off switchof the tire
inflation compressor is set to0.
XInsert connector!intothe cigarette
lighter socket or intoa12Vsocket in your
vehicle.
Observe the notes on the cigarettelighter
(Ypage 288). Observe the notes on
sockets(Ypage 289).
XTurn the SmartKey to position1in the
ignition lock (Ypage 147).
XPress on/offswitchon thetireinflation
compressor toI.
The tireinflationcompressor is switched
on. The tire is inflated. The tire pressure is
shown on pressure gauge$.
XInflate the tire to the specified tire
pressure.
The specified tire pressure is printed on the
yellow label of the emergencyspare wheel.
XWhen the specified tire pressure has been
reached, press on/offswitchon the
electric air pump to0.
The tireinflationcompressor is switched
off.
XTurn the SmartKey to position0in the
ignition lock.
XIf the tire pressure is higher than the
specified pressure, press pressure release
buttonuntil the correcttire pressure has
been reached.
XUnscrew union nuton the air hose from
the valve.
XScrew the valve cap ontothe collapsible
spare wheel valve again.
XStow plug!and the air hose in the lower
section of the blower housing.
XStow the tire inflation compressor in the
vehicle.
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Technicaldata
Allvehicles(except AMGvehicles)
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
TiresAlloy wheels
T155/70R17 110M4, 5
Tire pressure: 420kPa(4.2bar/61 psi)
4.0Bx17H24, 5
Wheel offset:1.34in(34 mm)
T155/60R18 107M
Tire pressure: 420kPa(4.2bar/61 psi)
4.5Bx18H2
Wheel offset:1.42in(36 mm)
AMG vehicles
Collapsible spare wheel
TiresAlloy wheels
175/50–1997P
Tire pressure: 350kPa(3.5bar/51 psi)
6.5Bx19H2
Wheel offset:0.55in(14 mm)
4Not in conjunction with Sportspackage code950.5Not for CLS 550and CLS 5504MATIC.
370Emergency spare wheel
Wheels and tires

Useful information............................372
Information regarding technical
data....................................................372
Warranty............................................372
Identification plates.........................372
Service products and filling capaci-
ties.....................................................373
Vehicle data......................................379
371
Technical data

Useful information
iThis 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 notethat your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systemsand functions.
iRead the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Ypage 26).
Information regarding technical data
iThe data stated here specifically refersto
avehicle with standard equipment.Consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
the data for all vehicle variants and trim
levels.
Warranty
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Serviceand
Warranty Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts
in accordancewith the following warranty
terms and conditions:
RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty
REmission Systems Warranty
REmission Performance Warranty
RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
RStatewarranty enforcement laws (Lemon
Laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties. These are available
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iIf you lose the Serviceand Warranty
Information booklet, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to arrange a
replacement.Itwill be mailed to you.
Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with
vehicle identification number (VIN)
XOpen the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate.
Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
VIN
$Paint code
372Identification plates
Technica ld ata

Example: vehicleidentification plate (Canada only)
VIN
$Paint code
iThe data shown on the vehicle
identificationplate is used only as an
example. This data is differentfor every
vehicle and can deviate from the data
shown here. You can find the data
applicabletoyour vehicle on the vehicle
identification plate.
VIN
XSlide the right-hand front seat to its
rearmost position.
XFold floor coveringupwards.
You will see VIN.
The VIN can also be found in the following
locations:
Ron the lower edge of the windshield
(Ypage 373)
Ron the vehicle identification plate
(Ypage 372)
Engine number
Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards
Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)
$VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
Service products and filling
capacities
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Serviceproducts may be poisonous and
hazardous to health. There isarisk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children.
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of service products in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Serviceproducts include the following:
RFuels
RLubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
RCoolant
RBrake fluid
RWindshield washer fluid
RClimate control system refrigerant
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Technical data
Z

Comply withall valid regulationswithrespect
to handling, storing,and disposingofservice
fluids.
Components and serviceproductsmust be
matched. You should thereforeonly use
products thathave been tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtainedatanauthorized Mercedes-
BenzCenterorontheInternet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Benzbythefollowing
inscription on thecontainers:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
RMB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designationsorrecommendations
indicatealevel of qualityoraspecification in
accordance withanMBSheet number (e.g.
MB 229.5). Theyhave notnecessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Fuel
Important safetynotes
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. Switchoff 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 otherscome 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
assistancewithout delay. Do not induce
vomiting.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity
ModelTotal
capacity
All models21.1USgal
(80.0l)
ModelOf which
reserve
All models (except for
AMG vehicles)
Approx.
2.4 US qt
(9.0 l)
All models (AMG vehicles)Approx.
3.7 US gal
(14.0l)
Gasoline
Fuel grade
!Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the
ignition if you accidentally refuel with the
wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter
the fuel system. Even small amounts of the
wrong fuel could result in damage to the
fuel system and the engine. Notifya
qualified specialist workshopand have the
fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.
374Service products and filling capacities
Technical data