2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS open gas tank

ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)
AMGmenu(on-board computer)...234
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles)..........................................70
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles)................................227
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles)......................69
Display message............................238
ETS/4ETS........................................69
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety information...........68
Warning lamp ................................. 269
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System)................................................69
Exhaustcheck...................................170
Exhaustpipe (cleaning
instructions)......................................315
Exterior lighting
Setting options..............................116
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting.......................................109
Dipping (automatic).......................111
Folding in/out(automatically).......110
Folding in/out(electrically)...........110
Folding in whenlocking(on-board
computer)......................................233
Out of position (troubleshooting)...110
Setting...........................................110
Storing settings (memory
function)........................................112
Storing the parking position..........111
Eyeglasses compartment.................279
F
Fillercap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit......................................... 320
Flat tire
MOExtended tires..........................321
Preparing the vehicle.....................321
Floormat.............................................303
Fuel
Additives........................................375
Consumption statistics..................222
Displaying the current
consumption..................................223
Displaying the range......................223
Driving tips....................................170
Fuel gauge...............................31, 219
Grade (gasoline)............................374
Important safety notes..................374
Premium-grade unleadedgasoline.374
Problem (malfunction)...................167
Refueling ........................................ 164
Tank content/reserve fuel.............374
Fuelfiller flap
Emergency release........................166
Opening/closing............................165
Fuellevel
Calling up the range (on-board
computer)......................................223
Fueltank
Capacity........................................374
Problem (malfunction)...................167
Fuse allocationchart (vehicle tool
kit)......................................................320
Fuses
Allocation chart.............................331
Before changing.............................331
Fuse box in the engine
compartment.................................332
Fuse box in the trunk.....................332
Important safety notes..................331
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory.....................301
Important safety notes..................299
Opening/closing the garage door..301
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror)...................................299
Gear indicator (on-board
computer)..........................................234
Genuine................................................22
Glove box...........................................279
H
Hazard warning lamps......................120
Head bags
Display message............................242
10Index

!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

Comply withall valid regulationswithrespect
to handling, storing,and disposingofservice
fluids.
Components and serviceproductsmust be
matched. You should thereforeonly use
products thathave been tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtainedatanauthorized Mercedes-
BenzCenterorontheInternet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Benzbythefollowing
inscription on thecontainers:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
RMB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designationsorrecommendations
indicatealevel of qualityoraspecification in
accordance withanMBSheet number (e.g.
MB 229.5). Theyhave notnecessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Fuel
Important safetynotes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there isarisk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switchoff the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling.
GWARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There isarisk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin,eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or otherscome into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance
without delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical
assistancewithout delay. Do not induce
vomiting.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity
ModelTotal
capacity
All models21.1USgal
(80.0l)
ModelOf which
reserve
All models (except for
AMG vehicles)
Approx.
2.4 US qt
(9.0 l)
All models (AMG vehicles)Approx.
3.7 US gal
(14.0l)
Gasoline
Fuel grade
!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. Notifya
qualified specialist workshopand have the
fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.
374Service products and filling capacities
Technical data