2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS ECU

Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer)............226
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)...........................................77
MOExtendedtires.............................. 321
Mounting wheels
Loweringthe vehicle......................361
Mountinganew wheel...................360
Raising the vehicle.........................359
Removingawheel..........................360
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away...................................358
MP3
Operation ....................................... 225
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat
Adjusting (on the seat)..................102
Multifunctiondisplay
Function/notes.............................221
Permanent display.........................230
Multifunctionsteering wheel
Operating the on-board computer.220
Overview..........................................33
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer)............224
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation .........................................53
Resettingafter beingtriggered........54
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation .........................................53
Resettingafter beingtriggered........54
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating.................205
Cleaning ......................................... 316
Function/notes.............................204
Problem (malfunction)...................207
Notes on breaking-inanew
vehicle................................................146
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults...............................................52
Operation .........................................47
System self-test...............................50
Occupant safety
Childreninthe vehicle.....................60
Important safety notes....................40
OCS
Faults...............................................52
Operation .........................................47
System self-test...............................50
Odometer...........................................222
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu.....................................234
Assistance menu...........................227
Audiomenu...................................225
Convenience submenu..................233
Displayingaservice message........310
Display messages..........................237
DISTRONICPLUS...........................184
Factory settings submenu.............234
Important safety notes..................218
Instrument cluster submenu..........229
Lighting submenu..........................230
Menu overview..............................222
Message memory..........................237
Navigation menu............................224
Operation ....................................... 220
RACETIMER...................................235
Service menu.................................229
Settings menu...............................229
Standard display............................222
Telephone menu............................226
Trip menu......................................222
Vehicle submenu...........................232
Video DVD operation.....................226
Operatingsafety
Declarationofconformity................25
Important safety notes....................24
Operatingsystem
see On-board computer
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Opening/closing (automatically
from outside)...................................86
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 85
Trunk lid
Display message............................261
Opening/closing..............................84
Opening dimensions......................379
Trunk load (maximum)......................379
Turn signals
Display message............................245
Switching on/off...........................119
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking.......................84
From insidethe vehicle (central
unlocking button).............................83
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........286
Vehicle
Data acquisition...............................27
Display message............................260
Equipment.......................................22
Individualsettings..........................229
Limited Warranty.............................26
Loading..........................................345
Locking (in an emergency)...............84
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 76
Lowering........................................361
Maintenance....................................23
Parking foralong period ................ 169
Pulling away...................................150
Raising...........................................359
Reporting problems.........................26
Securing from rolling away............358
Towing away..................................328
Transporting..................................330
Unlocking (in an emergency)...........84
Unlocking (SmartKey)......................76
Vehicle data...................................379
Vehicle data.......................................379
Vehicle dimensions...........................379
Vehicle emergency locking................84
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate..............372
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC......................................189
Vehicle level (display message).......252
Vehicle tool kit..................................320
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 226
VIN......................................................372
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 267
Brakes...........................................266
Check Engine.................................273
Coolant..........................................273
Distance warning...........................275
DISTRONICPLUS...........................275
ESP®..............................................269
ESP®OFF ....................................... 270
Fuel tank ........................................ 273
Overview .................................. 32, 264
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF...............47
Reserve fuel...................................273
Seat belt........................................265
SPORT handling mode...................270
SRS ................................................ 272
Tire pressure monitor....................276
Warranty............................................372
Washer fluid
Display message............................262
Wheelbolttightening torque...........361
Wheelchock......................................358
Wheels
Changingawheel..........................357
Checking ........................................ 335
Cleaning ......................................... 314
Cleaning (warning).........................357
Emergency spare wheel.................367
Important safety notes..................334
Interchanging/changing................357
Mountinganew wheel...................360
Mountingawheel..........................358
Removingawheel..........................360
Storing...........................................357
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Never tamper with the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software. You
shouldhave all work to electrical and
electronic equipment carried out ataqualified
specialist workshop.
!There isarisk of damage to the vehicle if:
Rthe vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. onahigh
curb or an unpaved road
Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g.
acurb orahole in the road
Raheavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis.
In situations like this, the body,the
undercarriage, chassis parts, wheelsor
tires could be damaged withoutthe
damage being visible. Components
damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail
or, in the case of an accident, no longer
withstand the strain they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system for an
extended period, they can catch fire.
Have the vehicle checked and repaired
immediately ataqualified specialist
workshop. If on continuing your journey
you noticethat driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic
conditions. In such cases, visitaqualified
specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA:"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the two following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada:"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
aqualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. Asaresult,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There isarisk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a
diagnostics connection in the vehicle.
GWARNING
Objectsinthe driver's footwell can restrict the
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.
!If the engineisswitched off and
equipmentonthe diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
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Datastoredinthevehicle
Information about electronic data
acquisition in thevehicle
(IncludingnoticepursuanttoCalifornia Code
§9951)
Your vehicle records electronic data. If your
vehicle is equipped with mbrace (Canada:
TELE AID), data is transmitted in the event of
an accident.
This information helps, for example, to test
vehicle systems after an accident and to
continually improve vehicle safety.
Daimler AG can access this data and submit
it:
Rfor safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
Rwith the consentofthe vehicle owner
Ron the instruction of prosecuting
authorities
Rfor use in arbitration of disputes that
involve Daimler AG, its affiliates or its sales
and service organizations
Ras otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please check your mbrace (Canada:TELE
AID) purchase agreement to findoutmore
aboutdata that can be recorded and
transmittedbythissystem.
Information on copyright
General information
Information on licensefor free and open-
source softwareused in your vehicle and its
electronic componentsisavailableonthe
followingwebsite:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
opensource
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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).
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.
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or if the front-passenger seat is classified as
being empty.
When the OCS senses that the front-
passenger seat occupant is classified as
being up to or less than the weight ofatypical
12-month-old child inastandard child
restraint,theindicator lamp will
illuminate when the engine is started and
remain illuminated, indicating that the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the front-
passenger seat is classified as being empty,
theindicator lamp will illuminate
when the engine is started and remain
illuminated, indicating that the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the front-
passenger seat occupant is classified as
being heavier than the weight ofatypical 12-
month-old child seated inastandardchild
restraint or as beingasmall individual (such
asayoung teenager orasmall adult), the
indicator lamp willilluminate for
approximately6seconds when the engine is
started and then,depending on occupant
weight sensor readings from the front-
passenger seat, remain illuminated or go out.
With theindicator lamp
illuminated, the front-passenger frontair bag
is deactivated. With theindicator
lamp out, the front-passengerfront air bag is
activated.
When the OCS senses that the front-
passenger seat occupant is classifiedasan
adult or someone larger thanasmall
individual, theindicator lamp will
illuminate for approximately6seconds when
the engine is started and then go out,
indicating that the front-passenger frontair
bag is activated.
If theindicator lamp is illuminated,
the front-passenger frontair bag and the
front-passenger knee bag are deactivated and
will not be deployed.
If theindicator lamp is not
illuminated, the front-passenger frontair bag
and the front-passengerknee bagare
activatedand will be deployed:
Rin the event of certain frontalimpacts
Rif impact exceedsapreset deployment
threshold
Rindependentlyofthe side impact airbag or
pelvis air bag
If thefront-passenger frontair bag is
deployed, therateofinflation will be
influenced by:
Rtherateofrelevantvehicle deceleration as
assessed by the air bag control unit
Rthe frontpassenger's weightcategoryas
identified by OCS
GWARNING
Accordingtoaccidentstatistics, childrenare
saferwhen properly restrained on the rear
seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus,
we strongly recommendthat children be
placed in the rear seats whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriate infant
restraint,toddler restraint,orbooster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
The infant or child restraint must be properly
secured with the vehicle's seat belt, the seat
belt and Top Tether strap, or lower LATCH-
type (ISOFIX) child seat retaining loops and
Top Tether strap, fully in accordance with the
infant or child seat manufacturer's
instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should always
sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized infant
restraint,toddler restraint,orbooster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
Children can be killed or seriously injured by
an inflating air bag.
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Note the following important information if it
is necessary to carryachild on the front-
passenger seat:
RYour vehicle is equipped with air bag
technology designed to deactivate the
front-passenger front air bag and the front-
passenger knee bag in yourvehicle when
the system senses the weight ofatypical
12-month-old child or less along with the
weight ofastandardappropriate child
restraint on the front-passenger seat.
RAchild inarear-facing child restraint on the
front-passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front-passenger
front air bag inflates inacollision which
could occur under some circumstances,
even with the air bag technology installed
in your vehicle. The only means to eliminate
this risk completely is never to placeachild
inarear-facing child restraint in the front-
passenger seat. We therefore strongly
recommendthat you always placeachild
inarear-facing child restraint on the rear
seat.
RIf you installarear-facing child restraint on
the front-passenger seat, make sure the
indicator lamp is illuminated,
indicating that the front-passenger front air
bag and front-passenger knee bag are
deactivated. Should the
indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while
the restraint is installed, please check
installation. Periodicallycheck the
indicator lamp while driving to
make sure that theindicator
lamp is illuminated. If the
indicator lamp goes out or remains out, do
not transportachild on the front-passenger
seat until the system has been repaired.
Achild inarear-facing child restraint on the
front-passenger seat could be seriously
injured or even killed if the front-passenger
front air bag is deployed.
RIf you placeachild inaforward-facing child
restraint on the front-passenger seat:
-move the seat as far back as possible
-use the proper child restraint
recommended for the age, size and
weight of the child
-secure child restraint with the vehicle's
seat belt according to the child seat
manufacturer's instructions
RFor children larger than the typical 12-
month-old child, the front-passenger front
air bag and the front-passenger knee bag
may or may not be activated.
GWARNING
If the redSRS warning lamp in the
instrumentcluster and the
indicator lamp light up simultaneously,the
OCS is malfunctioning. The front passenger
front air bag and the front passenger knee bag
will be deactivated in this case. Have the
system checked by qualified technicians as
soon as possible. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-BenzCenter.
Only have the seat repaired or replaced at an
authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.
In order to ensure proper operation of the air
bag system and OCS:
RSit with the seat belt properly fastened in a
position that is as upright as possible with
your back against the seat backrest.
RWhen seated,apassenger should not
position him/herself in suchaway as to
cause the passenger'sweight to be lifted
from the seat cushion as this may result in
the OCS being unable to correctly
approximatethe passenger'sweight
category.
RRead and observe all warnings in this
chapter.
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Correct use of theseat belts
GWARNING
USESEATBELTS PROPERLY
RSeat beltscan only work when used
properly. Never wear seat beltsinany other
way than as describedinthissection, as
that couldresult in serious injuries in the
event of an accident.
REachoccupantshould wear their seat belt
at all times, because seat belts help reduce
the likelihood of and potential severity of
injuries in accidents, including rollovers.
The integrated restraint system includes
SRS (driver front air bag, driver's side knee
bag, front-passenger front air bag, side
impact air bags, pelvis air bags, window
curtain air bags for the side windows),
EmergencyTensioning Devices, seat belt
force limiters, and front seat knee bolsters.
The system is designed to enhance the
protection offered to properly belted
occupants in certain frontal (front air bags,
driver's side knee bag and ETDs) and side
(side impact air bags, window curtain air
bags, and ETDs) impacts which exceed
preset deployment thresholds and in
certain rollovers (window curtain air bags
and ETDs).
RNever wear the shoulder belt under your
arm, across your neck or off your shoulder.
Inafrontal crash, your body would move
too far forward. That would increase the
chance of head and neck injuries. The seat
belt would also apply too much force to the
ribs or abdomen, which could severely
injure internal organs such as your liver or
spleen.
Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder. It should not
touch the neck.Never pass the shoulder
portion of the seat belt under your arm. For
this purpose, you can adjust the height of
the seat belt outlet.
RPosition the lap belt as low as possible on
your hips and not across the abdomen. If
the lap belt is positioned across your
abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in
acrash.
RNever wear seat belts over rigid or
breakable objects in or on your clothing,
such as eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as
these might cause injuries.
RMake sure the seat belt is alwaysfitted
snugly. Take special care of this when
wearing loose clothing.
RNever useaseat belt for more than one
person atatime. Do not fastenaseat belt
aroundaperson and another person or
other objects at the same time.
RSeat belts should not be worn twisted. In a
crash, you would not have the full width of
the seat belt to distributeimpact forces.
The twisted seat belt against yourbody
could cause injuries.
RPregnant women should also alwaysuse a
lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion
should be positioned as low as possible on
the hips to avoid any possible pressure on
the abdomen.
RPlace the seat backrest inaposition that is
as upright as possible.
RCheck your seat belt during travel to make
sure it is properly positioned.
RNever place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
RWhen usingaseat belt to secure infant
restraints, toddler restraints, or children in
booster seats, alwaysfollow the child seat
manufacturer'sinstructions.
Fastening seat belts
GWARNING
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained on the rear
seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus,
we strongly recommendthat children be
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