2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS ECO mode

ATA (Anti-TheftAlarmsystem)
Activating/deactivating...................74
Function ...........................................74
Switching off the alarm....................74
ATTENTIONASSIST
Activating/deactivating.................228
Display message............................251
Function/notes.............................203
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message............................247
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function)....................................152
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function)..........................151
Automatic headlamp mode..............117
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program...............160
Changing gear...............................158
DIRECT SELECT lever.....................155
Display message............................260
Drive program display....................156
Driving tips....................................158
Emergency running mode..............164
Engaging drive position .................. 158
Engaging neutral............................157
Engaging parkposition (AMG
vehicles)........................................157
Engaging reversegear...................157
Engaging the parkposition............156
Kickdown.......................................159
Manual drive program....................161
Manual drive program (AMG
vehicles)........................................162
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG)............162
Overview........................................155
Problem (malfunction)...................164
Programselectorbutton................159
Pulling away...................................150
Selector lever................................155
Shift ranges...................................162
Starting the engine........................149
Steering wheel paddle shifters......160
Transmission position display........155
Transmissionposition display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................156
Transmissionpositions..................158
Automatic transmission
emergency mode............................... 164
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs..............................125
Bag hook............................................283
BAS (Brake Assist System).................67
BAS PLUS(Brake Assist System
PLUS)....................................................67
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes....................79
Replacing.........................................79
Battery (vehicle)
Charging........................................324
Display message............................250
Important safety notes..................322
Jump starting.................................326
Belt force limiter
Activation......................................... 59
Function ...........................................59
Blind SpotAssist
Activating/deactivating.................228
Display message............................254
Notes/function..............................207
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bottle holder......................................285
Brake fluid
Display message............................240
Notes.............................................376
Brake lamps
Display message............................246
Brakes
ABS..................................................66
BAS..................................................67
BAS PLUS........................................67
Brake fluid (notes).........................376
Display message............................238
Driving tips....................................172
High-performance brake system....173
Important safety notes..................172
Maintenance..................................173
Index5

Refrigerant .....................................378
Refrigerant filling capacity.............379
Setting the airdistribution.............138
Setting the airflow.........................139
Setting the airvents......................142
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW)............................................137
Setting the temperature................138
Setting the temperature with 3-
zone automatic climate control.....138
Setting the temperature with dual-
zone automatic climate control.....138
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off............................................141
Switching on/off...........................135
Switching residualheaton/off......141
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off............................140
Switching the ZONE function on/
off..................................................139
Cockpit
Overview..........................................30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsiblespare wheel
Inflating.........................................368
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 315
Combination switch..........................119
Compass
Calibrating.....................................303
Calling up ....................................... 302
Setting...........................................302
Consumptionstatistics(on-board
computer)..........................................222
Convenience closing feature..............90
Convenience opening feature............89
Coolant(engine)
Checkingthe level.........................308
Display message............................248
Filling capacity...............................377
Important safety notes..................377
Temperature (on-board computer).234
Temperature gauge ........................ 219
Warning lamp ................................. 273
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright.............................................27
Corneringlight function
Display message............................245
Function/notes.............................121
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting...............................................124
Cruisecontrol
Activation conditions.....................176
Cruise control lever.......................176
Deactivating ................................... 177
Display message............................257
Driving system...............................175
Function/notes.............................175
Important safety notes..................175
Settingaspeed .............................. 177
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 176
Cup holder
Centerconsole..............................284
Center console in the rear
compartment.................................285
Important safety notes..................284
Rearcompartment.........................285
Customer AssistanceCenter (CAC)...26
Customer Relations Department.......26
D
Data
see Technical data
Daytime runninglamps
Display message............................247
Function/notes.............................117
Switching on/off (on-board
computer)......................................230
Declarations of conformity................. 25
Delayedswitch-off
Exteriorlighting (on-board
computer)......................................231
Interior lighting..............................232
Diagnosticsconnection......................25
Digital speedometer.........................223
DIRECT SELECTlever
see Automatic transmission
Index7

Setting the air distribution...............138
Settingthe airflow............................139
SETUP (on-board computer).............234
Side impact air bag.............................45
Side marker lamp (display
message)............................................ 247
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 314
Convenience closing feature............90
Convenience opening feature..........89
Important safety information...........88
Opening/closing..............................89
Problem (malfunction).....................92
Resetting.........................................91
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes....................92
Opening/closing..............................93
Problem (malfunction).....................95
Resetting.........................................94
SmartKey
Changing the battery.......................79
Changing the programming.............77
Checking the battery.......................79
Convenience closing feature............90
Convenience opening feature..........89
Display message............................262
Door central locking/unlocking.......76
Important safety notes....................76
Loss.................................................81
Mechanical key................................78
Positions (ignition lock).................147
Problem (malfunction).....................81
Starting the engine........................149
Snowchains......................................337
Sockets
Center console..............................289
General notes................................289
Rearcompartment.........................290
Trunk.............................................290
Under the armrest.........................289
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 368
Specialist workshop............................ 26
Special seat beltretractor.................. 63
Speed,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital............................................223
In the Instrument cluster.........31, 219
Segments......................................220
Selecting the unit of
measurement................................229
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles)..........................................70
Warning lamp ................................. 270
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message............................242
Introduction.....................................41
Warning lamp ................................. 272
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standinglamps
Display message............................246
Switching on/off...........................119
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine)................................ 149
Steering (display message)..............262
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically)...................106
Button overview...............................33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 220
Cleaning ......................................... 316
Important safety notes..................106
Paddle shifters...............................160
Steering wheel heating..................107
Storing settings (memory
function)........................................112
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction)...................108
Switching on/off...........................107
Steering wheel paddle shifters........160
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 235
Stowage areas...................................278
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under).............................280
Center console..............................279
Cupholders...................................284
Eyeglasses compartment...............279
Glove box .......................................279
Important safety information.........278
Rear...............................................281
16Index

Stowagenet ................................... 281
Underdriver'sseat/front-
passenger seat..............................280
Stowage net.......................................281
Stowage space
Center console (rear).....................280
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor....................................................283
Summer tires.....................................336
Sun visor............................................286
Surround lighting (on-board
computer)..........................................231
Suspensiontuning
AIRMATIC......................................190
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system...........................................191
SETUP (on-board computer)..........234
Switchingair-recirculation mode
on/off.................................................141
Switchingoff the alarm (ATA)............74
T
Tachometer........................................ 219
Tail lamps
Display message............................246
Tank content
Fuel gauge...............................31, 219
Technical data
Capacities......................................373
Emergency spare wheel.................370
Information....................................372
Tires/wheels.................................362
Vehicle data...................................379
TELEAID
Call priority....................................294
Downloading destinations
(COMAND).....................................294
Downloading routes.......................298
Emergency call..............................291
Geo fencing...................................298
Important safety notes..................290
Locatingastolen vehicle...............297
MB info call button........................293
Remote vehicle locking..................296
Roadside Assistance button..........293
Search&Send...............................295
Self-test.........................................291
Speed alert....................................298
System..........................................291
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 299
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis.......................................297
Vehicle remote unlocking..............296
Telephone
Acceptingacall.............................226
Display message............................262
Menu (on-board computer)............226
Number from the phone book ........226
Redialing........................................227
Rejecting/endingacall.................226
Temperature
Coolant..........................................219
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 234
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 234
Outside temperature ......................220
Setting (climate control)................138
Theft deterrentsystems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system).........74
Immobilizer......................................73
Through-loading feature...................281
Timing (RACETIMER).........................235
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer).....342
Checking manually........................341
Display message............................258
Maximum.......................................340
Notes.............................................339
Recommended ............................... 338
Tire pressure losswarning system
General notes................................341
Important safety notes..................341
Restarting......................................342
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically.................................344
Function/notes.............................342
Restarting......................................345
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Warning message..........................344
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition).................356
Averageweight of the vehicle
occupants (definition)....................355
Bar (definition)...............................354
Changingawheel..........................357
Index17

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
DaimlerAGalso suppliesreconditioned major
assemblies and partswhichare of thesame
qualityasnew parts. They are covered by the
same LimitedWarrantyentitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and EmergencyTensioning
Devices, as well as control unitsand
sensorsfor these restraint systems,may be
installedinthefollowingareas of your
vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrumentcluster
Rcenterconsole
Do notinstall accessoriessuchasaudio
systemsintheseareas.Do not carry out
repairs or welding.You could impair the
operating efficiencyofthe restraint
systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at
aqualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-
relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strictqualitycontrol. Every part hasbeen
specifically developed,manufactured or
selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintainasupply of genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts for necessary service and repair work.
In addition, strategically located parts
delivery centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
Alwaysspecify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) (Ypage 372) and the engine
number (Ypage 373) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts.
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible.Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functionsdescribed here. This
also applies to safety-relevant systems and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation,please consult an
authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
22Introduction

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).
Panic alarm
XTo activate:press\rbuttonfor at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
XTo deactivate:press\rbutton
again.
or
XInsert the SmartKey intothe ignition lock.
or
XPress the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the
vehicle.
Occupant safety
Important safetynotes
GWARNING
Modifications to the restraint systemscould
result in them not functioning properly any
more. The restraint systemscould then no
longer protect vehicle occupants as they are
designed to do and could fail in the eventof
an accidentoractivateunexpectedly, for
example. Thereisanincreased risk of injury.
Never modify partsoftherestraint systems.
Do notattempttomodify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodateaperson with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz center.
USA only: for further information contact our
Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1800-367-6372).
In this section,you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consistsof:
RSeat belts
RChild restraint systems
RLATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing
system
Additional protection is provided by:
RSRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
RNECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO
luxury head restraints
RPRE-SAFE®
RAir bag system components with:
-PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
-Front-passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
The different air bag systems work
independently of each other. The protective
functions of the system work in conjunction
with each other. Not all air bags are deployed
in an accident.
40Occupant safety
Safety

Deactivating/activating ESP®(AMG
vehicles)
Activating/deactivating SPORT handling
mode
GWARNING
WhenSPORT handling mode is activated,
there isagreater risk of skidding and
accidents.
Only activateSPORT handling mode in the
situations described in the following.
XTo activate:briefly press button.
TheSPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
TheSPORT handling modemessage
appears in the multifunction display.
SPORT handling mode is designed for
driving on designated roads when the
vehicle's own oversteering and
understeering characteristics are desired.
DrivinginSPORT handling mode requires
an extremely qualified and experienced
driver who is able to cope with these critical
driving conditions.
XTo deactivate:briefly press button.
TheSPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
ESP®is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
It may be best to activateSPORT handling
mode in the following situations:
Rwhen using snow chains
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, theESP®
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. ESP®only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
RESP®only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
Rtraction control is still activated.
RESP®still provides support when you
brake.
Rengine torque is only restricted toalimited
degree, and the drive wheels are able to
spin. The spinningwheels produce a
cutting effect for better traction.
Vehicles with ECO start/stop function: the
ECO start/stop function switches the engine
off automatically when the vehicle comes to
astop. The engine startsautomatically when
the driver wants to pull away again. ESP®
remains in its previously selected status. For
example, if ESP®was deactivated before the
engine was switched off, ESP®remains
deactivated when the engine is switched on
again.
Deactivating/activating ESP®
GWARNING
If you deactivate ESP®,ESP®no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP®in the situations
described in the following.
!Avoid spinningthe driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP®deactivated.
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
70Driving safety systems
Safety

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).
Exterior lighting
Generalnotes
For reasonsofsafety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime.
Therefore, your vehicle is equipped with
special daytime running lamps. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations.
If you wish to drive during the daytime without
lights, switchoff the daytime running lamps
function in the on-board computer
(Ypage 230).
Driving abroad
Symmetrical low-beam headlamps
Switchthe headlamps to symmetrical low
beam in countries in which traffic drives on
the opposite side of the road from the country
where the vehicle is registered. This prevents
glare to oncoming traffic. When using
symmetrical lights, the edge of the road is not
lit as widely and as far ahead as normal.
Have the headlamps converted ataqualified
specialist workshop as close to the border as
possible before drivinginthesecountries.
Asymmetrical low beam
Have the headlamps converted back to
asymmetrical low-beam headlamps at a
qualified specialist workshop as soon as
possible after crossing the border again.
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options
Exterior lightingcan be set using:
Rthe light switch
Rthe combination switch(Ypage 119)
Rthe on-board computer (Ypage 230)
Light switch
Operation

Left-handstanding lamps
\nRight-hand standing lamps
Parkinglamps, licenseplate and
instrumentclusterlighting
\rAutomatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
If you hearawarningtonewhen you leave the
vehicle, the lightsmay still be switched on.
XTurn the light switchto\r.
116Exterior lighting
Light sa nd windshield wipers