2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS technical data

Index.......................................................4
Introduction.........................................21
Ataglance...........................................29
Safety...................................................39
Opening and closing...........................75
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors....97
Lights and windshield wipers..........115
Climatecontrol.................................129
Driving and parking..........................145
On-boardcomputer and displays....217
Stowage and features......................277
Maintenance and care......................305
Breakdown assistance.....................319
Wheels and tires...............................333
Technical data...................................371
Contents3

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

Driving tips
AMGceramic brakes.....................173
Automatic transmission.................158
Brakes...........................................172
Break-in period..............................146
Downhill gradient...........................172
Drinking and driving.......................170
Driving abroad...............................116
Driving in winter .............................174
Driving on flooded roads................174
Driving on wet roads......................174
Exhaustcheck...............................170
Fuel ................................................ 170
General..........................................169
Hydroplaning.................................174
Icy road surfaces...........................174
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads...................................172
Snow chains..................................337
Symmetrical low beam..................116
Wet road surface...........................172
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer).....225
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer).....226
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating.................233
Function/notes.............................108
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive...........................109
Function/notes.............................108
Switching on/off...........................233
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message............................240
Function/notes ................................ 71
ECOdisplay
Function/notes.............................170
On-board computer.......................223
ECOstart/stop function
Automatic engine switch-off..........151
Deactivating/activating.................152
General information.......................151
Important safety notes..................151
Introduction...................................150
Emergency release
Driver's door....................................84
Fuel filler flap.................................166
Trunk...............................................88
Vehicle.............................................84
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes..................367
Points to remember.......................367
Removing.......................................368
Storage location............................368
Stowing .......................................... 368
Technical data...............................370
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ...........................................59
Safety guidelines.............................41
Emissions control
Service and warranty information....23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 273
Display message............................248
ECO start/stop function................150
Engine number............................... 373
Irregularrunning............................154
Jump-starting.................................326
Starting problems..........................154
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey.......................................149
Starting with KEYLESS-GO.............149
Switching off..................................168
Tow-starting (vehicle)..................... 331
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction)...................154
Engine oil
Adding...........................................308
Additives........................................376
Checking the oil level..................... 307
Checking the oil levelusing the
dipstick..........................................307
Display message............................250
Filling capacity...............................376
Notes about oil grades ................... 375
Notes on oil level/consumption....307
Temperature (on-board computer).234
Viscosity........................................376
Index9

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

Winter tires
R19
TiresAlloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96VXLM+S
RA: 255/35 R19 96VXLM+S
FA: 9.0Jx19H2
Wheeloffset: 1.46 in (37 mm)
RA: 9.5Jx19H2
Wheeloffset: 2.05 in (52 mm)
FA: 255/35 R19 96VXLM+S
RA: 285/30 R19 98VXLM+S3
FA: 9.0Jx19H2
Wheeloffset: 1.46 in (37 mm)
RA: 10.0Jx19H2
Wheeloffset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The wheelortire size as wellasthe tire type
of the spare wheeloremergency spare wheel
and the wheeltobereplaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheelmay
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There isarisk of an accident.
To avoidhazardoussituations:
Radapt yourdriving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
Rnever mount more than one spare wheelor
emergency spare wheelthat differs in size.
Ronly useaspare wheeloremergency spare
wheelofadifferent size briefly.
Rdo not switch ESP®off.
Rhaveaspare wheeloremergency spare
wheelofadifferent size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheeland tire dimensions
as wellasthe tire type must be correct.
When using an emergency spare wheelor
spare wheelofadifferent size, you must not
exceed the maximumspeedof50mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels.
General notes
You should regularlycheck the pressure of
the emergency spare wheel, particularlyprior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary (Ypage338). The applicable value
is found on the wheelorunder "Technical
data"(Ypage370).
An emergency spare wheelmay alsobe
mounted against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as wellas
the speedlimitation specified on the
emergency spare wheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This alsoappliestothe
emergency spare wheel.
iWhen you are driving with the collapsible
spare wheelmounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning
system/the tire pressure monitor when the
damaged wheelhas been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor:
after mounting an emergency spare wheel,
3Use of snow chains is not permitted.Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
Emergency sparewheel367
Wheels and tires
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Technicaldata
Allvehicles(except AMGvehicles)
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
TiresAlloy wheels
T155/70R17 110M4, 5
Tire pressure: 420kPa(4.2bar/61 psi)
4.0Bx17H24, 5
Wheel offset:1.34in(34 mm)
T155/60R18 107M
Tire pressure: 420kPa(4.2bar/61 psi)
4.5Bx18H2
Wheel offset:1.42in(36 mm)
AMG vehicles
Collapsible spare wheel
TiresAlloy wheels
175/50–1997P
Tire pressure: 350kPa(3.5bar/51 psi)
6.5Bx19H2
Wheel offset:0.55in(14 mm)
4Not in conjunction with Sportspackage code950.5Not for CLS 550and CLS 5504MATIC.
370Emergency spare wheel
Wheels and tires

Useful information............................372
Information regarding technical
data....................................................372
Warranty............................................372
Identification plates.........................372
Service products and filling capaci-
ties.....................................................373
Vehicle data......................................379
371
Technical data

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).
Information regarding technical data
iThe data stated here specifically refersto
avehicle with standard equipment.Consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
the data for all vehicle variants and trim
levels.
Warranty
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Serviceand
Warranty Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts
in accordancewith the following warranty
terms and conditions:
RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty
REmission Systems Warranty
REmission Performance Warranty
RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
RStatewarranty enforcement laws (Lemon
Laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties. These are available
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iIf you lose the Serviceand Warranty
Information booklet, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to arrange a
replacement.Itwill be mailed to you.
Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with
vehicle identification number (VIN)
XOpen the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate.
Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
VIN
$Paint code
372Identification plates
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