2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS tow

XPress and hold one of buttonsto!on
the integrated garage door opener.
Afterashort time, indicator lamplights
up yellow.
XRelease the button.
Indicator lampflashes yellow.
XPress button%of garage door remote
controlfor two seconds, then release it
for two seconds.
XPress button%again for two seconds.
XRepeat this sequence on button%of
remotecontroluntil indicator lamp
lights up green.
If indicator lampturnsred, repeat the
process.
XContinue with the other programming
steps (see above).
Problems when programming
If you are experiencing problems
programmingthe integrated garage door
opener on the rear-view mirror, take noteof
the following instructions:
RCheck the transmitter frequencyofgarage
door drive remotecontrol.This can
usually be found on the back of the remote
control.
The integrated garage door opener is
compatible with devices that have units
which operate in the frequency range of
280to433MHz.
RReplace the batteries in garage door
remote control.This increases the
likelihood that garage door remote control
will transmitastrongand precisesignal
to the integrated garage door openerinthe
rear-view mirror.
RWhen programming, hold remote control
at varying distances and angles from the
button that you are programming. Try
various angles atadistance between 2and
12 inches (5to 30 cm) or at the same angle
but at varying distances.
RIf another remote control for the same
garage door drive is available, repeat the
same programming steps with this remote
control. Before performing these steps,
make sure that new batteries have been
installed in garage door drive remote
control.
RNote that some remote controls only
transmit foralimited amount of time (the
indicator lamp on the remote control goes
out). Press button%on remote control
again before transmission ends.
RAlign the antennacable of the garage door
opener unit. This can improve signal
reception/transmission.
Opening/closing the garage door
After it has been programmed, the integrated
garage door opener performs the function of
the garage door system remote control.
Please also read the operating instructions
for the garage door system.
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the
ignition lock.
XPress button,$or!which you have
programmed to operate the garage door.
Garage door system withafixed code:
indicator lamplights up green.
Garage door system witharolling code:
indicator lampflashes green.
iThe transmitter will transmitasignal as
long as the button is pressed. The
transmission is halted afteramaximum of
ten seconds and indicator lamplights
up yellow. Press button,$or!again
if necessary.
Clearing the memory
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the
ignition lock.
XPress buttonsand!.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
XPress and hold buttonsand!until the
indicator lamp turns green.
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Z

iMake sure that you clear the memory of
the integrated garage door opener before
selling the vehicle.
Compass
Calling up the compass
To receiveacorrect displayinrear-view
mirror,the compass must be calibrated
and the magnetic field zone set.
XBriefly press button$.
Compassdisplays in which compass
direction the vehicle is currently traveling:
N,NE,E,SE,S,SW,WorNW.
Setting the compass
North America zone map
South America zone map
XSet your location using the zone maps.
XPress and hold button$(Ypage 302) for
approximately three seconds.
The zone currently selected appears in
compass display(Ypage 302).
XTo selectthe zone:press
button$(Ypage302) repeatedlyuntil the
desired zone is selected.
The zone has been selected whencompass
display(Ypage 302) shows the heading.
This takesafew seconds.
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Calibratingthecompass
XMakesure that there is sufficient spacefor
you to driveinacircle without impeding
traffic.
In order to calibratethecompasscorrectly,
do thefollowing:
Rcalibratethecompassintheopen and not
in thevicinity of steel structures or high-
voltage transmission lines.
Rswitch off electrical consumerssuchasthe
climate control, windshield wipersorrear
window defroster.
Rclose all doorsand thetrunk lid.
XSwitch on theignition.
XPress and hold button$(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
Z

Under these or similarconditions, have, for
example, the air filter, engine oil and oil filter
replaced or changed more frequently. Under
arduous operating conditions, the tires must
be checked more often.Further information
can be obtained ataqualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Driving abroad
An extensive Mercedes-Benz Servicenetwork
is also available in other countries. You can
obtain further information from any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Care
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of empty packagingand cleaning
clothsinanenvironmentally responsible
manner.
!For cleaningyour vehicle, do not use any
of the following:
Rdry, rough or hard cloths
Rabrasive cleaningagents
Rsolvents
Rcleaningagents containingsolvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective
films with hard objects, e.g.aring or ice
scraper. You could otherwise scratch or
damage the surfaces and protective film.
!Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaningit, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive forafew minutes after
cleaning. Braking heats the brake discs and
the brake pads/linings, thus drying them.
The vehicle can then be parked.
Regular care of your vehicle isacondition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care productsand cleaningagents
recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
Washing the vehicle and cleaning the
paintwork
Automatic car wash
GWARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle. There isarisk of an accident.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
conditions until full brakingpower is restored.
!If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes
automatically in certain situations. To
preventdamage to thevehicle,deactivate
DISTRONICPLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or other similar situations:
Rwhen towing the vehicle
Rin the car wash
!Never clean yourvehicle inaTouchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaningagents.These cleaning agents can
damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
!Make sure that:
Rthe side windows and the sliding sunroof
are fully closed.
Rthe ventilation/heating is switched off
(the OFF button has been pressed).
Rthe windshield wiper switch is in position
0.
Otherwise, the vehicle might be damaged.
!In car washes withatowing mechanism,
make sure that the automatic transmission
is in transmission positionN,otherwise the
vehicle could be damaged.
RVehicles withaSmartKey:
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Do not remove the SmartKeyfromthe
ignition lock. Do not open the driver's
door or front-passengerdoor when the
engine is switched off. Otherwise, the
automatic transmission selects park
positionPautomatically and locks the
wheels. You can prevent this by shifting
the automatic transmission toN
beforehand.
RVehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
Do not open the driver's door or front-
passenger door when the engine is
switched off. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission selects park positionP
automatically and locks the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in positionN:
XMake sure the vehicle is stationary and the
ignition is switched off.
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 147).
Use the SmartKey instead of the Start/
Stop button on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO.
XDepress and hold the brake pedal.
XShift the automatic transmission to
positionN.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XRelease the electric parking brake.
XSwitch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windshield and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
wiping noises caused by residue on the
windshield.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowedatspecially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in all
countries concerned.
XDo not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
XUseasoft sponge to clean.
XUseamild cleaning agent, such asacar
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
XThoroughly hose down the vehicle with a
gentle jet of water.
XDo not point the water jet directly towards
the air inlet.
XUse plenty of water and rinse out the
sponge frequently.
XRinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly withachamois.
XDo not let the cleaning agent dry on the
paintwork.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
Power washers
GWARNING
The water jet fromacircular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components.
Componentsdamaged in this way may fail
unexpectedly. There isarisk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced
immediately.
!Always maintainadistance of at least
11.8in(30 cm) between the vehicleand the
powerwasher nozzle. Information about
thecorrectdistanceisavailablefromthe
equipmentmanufacturer.
Movethepower washernozzle around
when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
Rtires
Rdoor gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc.
Relectrical components
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Useful information............................320
WherewillIfind...?...........................320
Flat tire..............................................321
Battery(vehicle)................................322
Jump-starting....................................326
Towing and tow-starting..................328
Fuses..................................................331
319
Breakdown assistance

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
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Breakdown assistance

XFirst, remove the jumper cablesfrom earth pointand negative terminal!,then from
positiveclampand positiveterminal$.Begineachtime at the contacts on your own
vehicle first.
XClose coverof positiveclampafterremoving the jumper cables.
XHave the battery checkedataqualified specialist workshop.
iJump-startingisnot considered to beanormal operatingcondition.
iJumper cables and further information regardingjump-starting can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.
Towing and tow-starting
Importantsafetynotes
GWARNING
Functionsrelevant to safety are restricted or
no longer available if:
Rthe engineisnot running.
Rthe brake system or the power steering is
malfunctioning.
Rthereisamalfunction in the voltage supply
or the vehicle's electrical system.
If your vehicle is being towed, much more
forcemay be necessary to steer or brake.
There isarisk of an accident.
In such cases, useatow bar. Beforetowing,
make sure that the steering moves freely.
GWARNING
If the weight of the vehicle to be towed or tow-
started is greater than the permissible gross
weight of your vehicle:
Rthe towingeye could detach itself
Rthe vehicle/trailer combination could
rollover.
There isarisk of an accident.
When towingortow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the
permissible gross weight of your vehicle.
Information on your vehicle's gross vehicle
weight ratingcan be found on the vehicle
identification plate (Ypage 372).
!If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes
automatically in certain situations. To
preventdamage to thevehicle,deactivate
DISTRONICPLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or other similar situations:
Rwhen towing the vehicle
Rin the car wash
!Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at the
towing eyes. Otherwise,the vehicle could
be damaged.
!Do not use the towing eye for recovery,
this could damage the vehicle.Ifindoubt,
recover the vehicle withacrane.
!When towing, pullawayslowly and
smoothly.Ifthe tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
!Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
!When towing vehicles with KEYLESS-GO,
use the key instead of the Start/Stop
button. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission may shift to positionPwhen
the driver's or front-passenger door are
opened, which could lead to damage to the
transmission.
!The vehicle can be towedamaximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of
30 mph (50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles(50km), the entire vehicle must be
raised and transported.
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Breakdown assistance