2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS gas type

Headlamps
Adding fluidtocleaning system.....309
Cleaning system (function)............120
Cleaning system (notes)................378
Fogging up.....................................122
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting.......................................100
Adjusting (electrically)...................101
Adjusting (rear)..............................101
Installing/removing (rear)..............102
Luxury ............................................ 101
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message............................246
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off.................................122
Switching on/off...........................119
Hill start assist..................................150
HOLD function
Display message............................252
Function/notes.............................186
Hood
Closing ...........................................307
Display message............................261
Important safety notes..................306
Opening.........................................306
Hydroplaning.....................................174
I
Ignitionlock
see Key positions
Immobilizer..........................................73
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .................................. 31, 219
Settings.........................................229
Warning and indicator
lamps .......................................32, 264
Instrument cluster lighting..............230
Interior lighting.................................123
Automatic control..........................123
Delayedswitch-off (on-board
computer)......................................232
Emergency lighting........................124
Manual control ............................... 124
Overview........................................123
Reading lamp.................................123
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer)......................................231
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer)......................................230
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer).........231
J
Jack
Storage location............................320
Using.............................................359
Jump starting (engine)......................326
K
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature............90
Display message............................262
Locking............................................77
Start/Stop button .......................... 147
Starting the engine........................149
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Keypositions
KEYLESS-GO..................................147
SmartKey.......................................147
Kickdown
Driving tips....................................159
Manual drive program....................163
Kneebag..............................................45
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane KeepingAssist
Activating/deactivating.................229
Display message............................253
Function/information....................209
Lane Tracking package.....................207
Lap time (RACETIMER)......................235
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors................................................63
Index11

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.
48Occupant safety
Safety

!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. The repair
costs are high. Notifyaqualified specialist
workshopand have thefuel tankand fuel
lines drainedcompletely.
!Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
!Take carenot to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces.You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
!Useafilter when refueling fromafuel can.
Otherwise, the fuel lines and/or injection
system could be blocked by particles from
the fuel can.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the
refueling process. Otherwise, electrostatic
charge could build up again.
If you overfill the fuel tank,fuel could spray
out when the fuel pump nozzle is removed.
For further information on fuel and fuel quality
(Ypage 374).
Refueling
Opening/closing the fuel filler flap
To open the fuel filler flap
To insert the fuel filler cap
$Tire pressure table
!Fuel type to be used
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked
automatically when you open or close the
vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-
GO.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
in the instrument cluster. The arrow
next to the filling pump indicates the side of
the vehicle.
Opening the fuel filler flap
To open the fuel filler flap
To insert the fuel filler cap
$Tire pressure table
!Fuel type to be used
XSwitch the engine off.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
XKEYLESS-GO: open the driver’s door.
This corresponds to key position0:"key
removed".
The driver’s door can be closed again.
XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
XOpen the fuel filler flap fully.
XTurn the fuel filler flap counter-clockwise
and remove it.
Refueling165
Driving and parking
Z

Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see the separate Maintenance
Booklet).
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
iThe ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not show any information on the
engine oil level.Observe the notes on the
engineoil level (Ypage 307).
The multifunction display showsaservice
message for several seconds, e.g.:
RServiceAin..Days
RServiceADue
RServiceAExceeded by .. Days
Depending on the operatingconditionsofthe
vehicle, the remainingtime or distance until
the nextservice due date is displayed.
The letterAorB,possibly in connection with
anumber or another letter, shows the type of
service.Astands foraminor serviceandBfor
amajor service.
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The ASSYST PLUS serviceinterval display
does not take intoaccountany periods of
time during which the battery is
disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:
XNote down the serviceduedate displayed
in the multifunctiondisplay before
disconnecting the battery.
or
XAfter reconnecting the battery, subtract
the battery disconnection periods fromthe
service date shown on the display.
Hidingaservice message
XPresstheorbutton on the
steeringwheel.
Displaying service messages
XSwitch on theignition.
XPressthe\norbutton on the
steeringwheel to selecttheServ.menu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
ASSYST PLUSsubmenu and confirm by
pressing thebutton.
The service due date appears in the
multifunction display.
Information about Service
Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service
interval display
!If the ASSYST PLUS service interval
displayhas been inadvertently reset, this
settingcan be corrected ataqualified
specialist workshop.
Have service work carried out as described
in the MaintenanceBooklet. This may
otherwise lead to increased wear and
damage to the major assemblies or the
vehicle.
Aqualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorizedMercedes-BenzCenter, will reset
the ASSYST PLUS serviceinterval display
after the servicework has been carried out.
You can also obtain further information on
maintenancework, for example.
Special service requirements
The specified maintenanceinterval takes only
the normal operation of the vehicle into
account. Under arduous operatingconditions
or increased load on the vehicle,
maintenancework must be carried out more
frequently, for example:
Rregular city driving with frequent
intermediate stops
Rif the vehicle is primarily used to travel
short distances
Ruse in mountainous terrain or on poor road
surfaces
Rif the engineisoften left idling for long
periods
310Maintenance
Maintenance and care

In addition to the vehicle load, the driving
distance possible depends upon:
RSpeed
RRoadcondition
ROutside temperature
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
may be reduced by extreme driving
conditions/maneuvers, or it can be increased
throughamoderate style of driving.
The maximum permissible distance which
can be driven in run-flat mode is counted from
the moment the tire pressure loss warning
appears in the multifunction display.
You must not exceedamaximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
iWhen replacing one or all tires, make sure
that you use only tires:
Rof the size specified for the vehicle and
Rmarked "MOExtended"
Ifatire has gone flat and cannot be
replaced withaMOExtended tire, a
standard tire may be used asatemporary
measure. Make sure that you use the
proper size and type (summerorwinter
tire).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When drivinginemergencymode, the driving
characteristics deteriorate, e.g. when
cornering, accelerating quickly and when
braking. There isarisk of an accident.
Do not exceed the stated maximum speed.
Avoid abrupt steeringand drivingmaneuvers,
and drivingover obstacles (curbs, potholes,
off-road). This applies in particular toaladen
vehicle.
Stop drivinginemergencymode if:
Ryou hear bangingnoises.
Rthe vehicle starts to shake.
Ryou see smokeand smell rubber.
RESP®is interveningconstantly.
Rthere are tearsinthe sidewalls of the tire.
After drivinginemergency mode, have the
wheel rims checked ataqualified specialist
workshop with regardtotheir further use. The
defectivetiremust be replaced in everycase.
Battery (vehicle)
Important safety notes
Special tools and expert knowledge are
requiredwhen working on the battery, e.g.
removal and installing. You should therefore
have all work involvingthe battery carried out
ataqualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can lead, for example, toashortcircuit and
thus damage the vehicle electronics. This can
lead to function restrictionsapplying to
safety-relevantsystems,e.g.thelighting
system, ABS(anti-lockbrakingsystem) or
ESP®(Electronic StabilityProgram). The
operating safetyofyour vehiclemay be
restricted. You could lose control of the
vehicle, for example:
Rbraking
Rin theevent of abruptsteeringmaneuver
and/orwhen the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the road conditions
There isarisk of an accident.
In the event ofashort circuit orasimilar
incident, contactaqualified specialist
workshop immediately. Do not drive any
further. You should have all work involving the
battery carried out ataqualifiedspecialist
workshop.
GWARNING
Electrostatic build-up can lead to thecreation
of sparks,whichcould ignite thehighly
explosive gases ofabattery. Thereisariskof
an explosion.
322Battery (vehicle)
Breakdown assistance