2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS trunk

arrow to clean it. Clean withclear, lukewarm
wateronly.
Cupholder in the rear-compartment
centerconsole
XTo open:slide coverforwards.
XTo remove theinsert:slide catch
inwards in thedirectionofthe arrow.
XRemove cup holder insert$upwards.
XTo re-install the insert:place the insert in
the stowage space.
XSlide catchoutwards in the direction of
the arrow until it engages.
You can remove the insert and the rubber mat
of the cup holder to clean them. Cleanthem
with clean, lukewarm water only.
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
!Do not sit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it.
!Close the cup holder before folding the
rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup
holder could be damaged.
XFold down the rear seat armrest.
XTo open:raise the rear seat armrest cover.
XPress release catch.
Cup holderfolds out forwards.
XSwing the rear seat armrest cover back
down, if necessary.
XTo close:raise the rear seat armrest cover.
Swing cup holderback until it engages.
Bottle holder
Observe the "Important safety notes" in the
"Stowage compartments" section
(Ypage 278).
GWARNING
If objectsinthe passenger compartmentare
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There isarisk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking orasudden change
in direction.
RAlways stow objectssothat they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
RAlways make sure that objectsdonot
protrude from stowage spaces, parcel nets
or stowage nets.
RClose the lockable stowage spaces while
driving.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard,
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objectsinthe trunk/cargo compartment.
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Stowage and features
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AMG vehicles
XTo open:brieflypress the trim on
cover.
The stowagecompartment opens.
XLiftupthe coverofsocket.
XTo close:folddowncover.
Socket in the rear-compartment center
console
XSlide coverforwards.
XLift up the cover of socket.
Socket in the trunk
XLift up the cover of socket.
mbrace
Important safety notes
!You must havealicense agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Make sure
that your system is activated and ready for
use. To register, press theMB Info call
button.Ifany of the steps mentioned are
not carried out, the system may not be
activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
hotlines:
RUSA:Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372)or1-866-990-9007
RCanada:Customer Serviceat
1-888-923-8367
Shortly after successfully registeringwith the
service,auser ID and password will be sent
to you by post. USA only: you can use this
password to log ontothe mbrace area under
"Owners Online" athttp://
www.mbusa.com.
The system is available if:
Rit has been activated and is operational
Rthe corresponding mobile phone network
is available for transmitting data to the
Customer Center
290Features
Stowage and features

Calibratingthecompass
XMakesure that there is sufficient spacefor
you to driveinacircle without impeding
traffic.
In order to calibratethecompasscorrectly,
do thefollowing:
Rcalibratethecompassintheopen and not
in thevicinity of steel structures or high-
voltage transmission lines.
Rswitch off electrical consumerssuchasthe
climate control, windshield wipersorrear
window defroster.
Rclose all doorsand thetrunk lid.
XSwitch on theignition.
XPress and hold button$(Ypage 302) for
approximately six seconds until the
Csymbol appearsincompassdisplay
(Ypage 302).
XDrive inafull circle at approximately
3mph (5 km/h)to6mph (10 km/h).
When thecalibration has successfully been
completed, thecurrentdirection is shown
in compass display(Ypage 302).
Floormats
GWARNING
Objectsinthe driver's footwell can restrictthe
pedal travel or obstructadepressed pedal.
The operatingand road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There isarisk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficientclearancefor the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats.
XSlide the seat backwards.
XTo install:place the floormat in the
footwell.
XPress studsontoretainers.
XTo remove:pull the floormat off
retainers.
XRemove the floormat.
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Stowage and features
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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).
WherewillIfind...?
First-aid kit
XOpen the trunklid.
XSlide the stowage net down.
XOpen the stowage compartment.
XRelease tensioning strap.
XRemove first-aid kit.
iCheck the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least onceayear. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replacemissing
items.
Vehicle tool kit
General notes
The vehicle toolkit can be foundinthe
stowage well under the trunk floor.
Vehicles witha"Minispare" emergency
spare wheel
Vehicle tool kit tray
Stowagewell
$"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
XOpen the trunk lid.
XLift the trunk floor upwards (Ypage283).
The vehicletool kit contains:
RFolding wheelchock
RFuse allocation chart
RJack
RAlignment bolt
ROne pairofgloves
RLug wrench
RTowing eye
Vehicles withacollapsible spare wheel
(AMG vehicles)
Towingeye
Onepair of gloves
$Jack
!Folding wheel chock
320Where willIfind...?
Breakdown assistance

Alignment bolt
%Sheet for faulty wheel
Tire inflation compressor
Lugwrench
Fuseallocation chart
XOpenthe trunk lid.
XLift the trunk floor upwards (Ypage 283).
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
RMOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties) (Ypage 321)
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tires.
Ran emergency spare wheel(Ypage 367)
Information on changing/mountingawheel
(Ypage 357).
XStop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away
(Ypage 167).
XIf possible, bring the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position.
XVehicles with AIRMATIC: make sure that
"normal" level is selected (Ypage 189).
XSwitch off the engine.
XVehicles without KEYLESS-GO:remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO:open the
driver's door.
The on-board electronicsnow have status
0.This is the same as the SmartKey having
been removed.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO:remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(Ypage 147).
XAll occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
XMake sure that no one is near the danger
area whileawheel is being changed.
Anyone who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
XGet out of the vehicle. Pay attention to
traffic conditionswhen doing so.
XClose the driver's door.
MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
General notes
With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there isatotal loss of
pressure in one or more tires. The affected
tire must not show any clearly visible damage.
You can recognizeMOExtended tires by the
MOExtended marking which appears on the
sidewall of the tire. You will find this marking
next to the tire size designation, the load-
bearing capacity and the speed index
(Ypage 351).
MOExtended tires may only be used in
conjunction with an active tire pressure loss
warning system or with an active tire pressure
monitor.
If the pressureloss warning message
appearsinthe multifunction display:
RObserve the instructions in the display
messages (Ypage 258).
RCheck the tire for damage.
RIf driving on, observe the following notes.
The maximum driving distance is
approximately 50 miles (80 km) when the
vehicle is partially laden and approximately
18 miles (30 km) when the vehicle is fully
laden.
Flat tire321
Breakdown assistance

The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
RFuse box in the engine compartment on the
left-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
Rfuse box in the trunk on the right-hand side,
when viewed in the direction of travel
the fuse allocation chart is located in the
vehicle tool kit in the stowage compartment
under the trunk floor (Ypage 320).
Fuse box in the engine compartment
GWARNING
When the hood is open and the windshield
wipers are set in motion,you can be injured
by the wiper linkage. There isarisk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
!Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
!When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
XMake sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
XOpen the hood.
XUseadry cloth to remove any moisture
from the fuse box.
XTo open:remove linesfrom the guides.
XMove linesaside. Route the lines behind
connection$to do this.
XOpen clamp.
XRemove the fuse box cover forwards.
XTo close:check whether the rubber seal is
lying correctly in the cover.
XInsert the cover at the rear of the fuse box
into the retainer.
XFold down cover and close clamps.
XSecure linesin the guides.
XClose the hood.
Fuse box in the trunk
!Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
!When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
XOpen the trunk lid.
XTo open:release coverat the top right
and left-hand sides withaflat object.
XOpen coverdownwards in the direction
of the arrow.
332Fuses
Breakdown assistance

Securing the vehicle on slight downhillgradients
XOn light downhill gradients:place
chocks or othersuitableitemsinfront of
the wheelsofthe front and rearaxle.
Raisingthe vehicle
GWARNING
If youdonot positionthe jack correctly at the
appropriate jackingpoint of the vehicle, the
jack could tip over with the vehicle raised.
There isarisk of injury.
Only position the jack at the appropriate
jackingpoint of the vehicle. The base of the
jack must be positioned vertically, directly
under the jackingpoint of the vehicle.
!The jack is designed exclusively for
jackingupthe vehicle at the jackingpoints.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged.
The following must be observed when raising
the vehicle:
Rto raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-
specific jack that has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. If used
incorrectly, the jack could tip over with the
vehicle raised.
Rthe jack is designed only to raise and hold
the vehicle forashort time whileawheel
is being changed. It is not suited for
performing maintenancework under the
vehicle.
Ravoid changing the wheel on uphill and
downhill slopes.
Rbefore raising the vehicle, secure it from
rolling away by applying the parking brake
and insertingwheel chocks. Never
disengage the parking brake while the
vehicle is raised.
Rthe jack must be placed onafirm, flat and
non-slip surface. Onaloose surface, a
large, load-bearing underlay must be used.
Onaslippery surface,anon-slip underlay
must be used, e.g. rubber mats.
Rdo not use wooden blocks or similar
objectsasajack underlay.Otherwise, the
jackwill not be able to achieveits load-
bearingcapacity due to the restricted
height.
Rmakesure that the distancebetween the
underside of the tires and the grounddoes
not exceed 1.2in(3cm).
Rnever place your hands and feet under the
raised vehicle.
Rnever lie under the raised vehicle.
Rnever start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
Rnever open or closeadoor or the trunk lid
when the vehicle is raised.
Rmakesure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when the vehicle is raised.
XUsinglug wrench,loosen the boltson
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts
completely.
Changingawheel359
Wheels and tires
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XStow the jack and the restofthe vehicle
toolsinthe trunk again.
XCheck the tire pressure of the newly
mounted wheel and adjustitifnecessary.
Observe the recommended tire pressure
(Ypage 338).
iVehicles with tire pressure monitor: all
wheels mounted must be equipped with
functioning sensors.
Wheel and tirecombinations
General notes
!For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use tires and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your
vehicle.
These tires have been specially adapted for
use with the control systems, such as ABS
or ESP®,and are marked as follows:
RMO=Mercedes-BenzOriginal
RMOE=Mercedes-BenzOriginal Extended
(tires featuring run-flat characteristics)
RMO1=Mercedes-Benz Original (only
certain AMG tires)
Mercedes-BenzOriginal Extended tires
may only be usedonwheels that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tires, wheels or accessories
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Certain characteristics, e.g. handling,
vehiclenoise emissions or fuel
consumption, may otherwise be adversely
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, tire dimension variations couldcause
the tires to come into contact with the
bodywork and axle components. This could
result in damage to the tires or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for
damage resulting from the use of tires,
wheels or accessories other than those
tested and approved.
Information on tires, wheels and approved
combinations can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop.
Overviewofabbreviations usedinthe
following tire tables:
RBA: both axles
RFA: front axle
RRA: rear axle
The recommended pressures for various
operating conditionscan be found:
Ron the Tire and Loading Information placard
with the recommended tire pressures on
the B-pillar on the driver's side
Rin the tire pressure table on the inside of
the fuel filler flap
Observe the notes on recommended tire
pressures under various operating conditions
(Ypage 338).
Check tire pressures regularly,and only when
the tires are cold. Comply with the
maintenancerecommendations of the tire
manufacturer in the vehicle document wallet.
Notes on the vehicle equipment–always
equip the vehicle with:
Rtires of the same size onagiven axle (left/
right)
Rthe same type of tires atagiven time
(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended
tires)
Vehicles with MOExtendedtires are not
equipped withaTIREFIT kit at the factory. It
is therefore recommendedthat you
additionally equip your vehicle withaTIREFIT
kit if you mounttires that do not feature run-
flat properties,e.g. winter tires.ATIREFIT kit
may be obtained fromaqualified specialist
workshop.
iNot all wheeland tire combinations are
available at the factory for all countries.
iOn the following pages, you can find
information on approved wheelrims and
tiresizesfor equipping your vehicle with
winter tires. Winter tires are not available
362Wheel and tirecombinations
Wheels and tires