2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS tow bar

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

Load compensation
The vehicle can compensatedifferences in
thevehicle level by raisingorlowering the
rear axle. This is the case, for example, if
people get out or if luggage is being loaded.
Load compensation takes place if:
Radoor or the trunk lid/tailgate is opened
Rthe parked vehicle is unlocked
For larger level changes, the engine must be
running.
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC
can neither reduce the risk of accident nor
override the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot
take account of road, weather and traffic
conditions. 4MATIC is only an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front,for vehicle speed, for braking in good
time and for staying in your lane.
Ifadrive wheel spins due to insufficientgrip:
ROnly depress the accelerator pedalasfar
as necessary when pulling away.
RAccelerate less when driving.
!Never tow the vehiclewith one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damageofthis sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All
wheels must remaineitheronthe ground
or be fully raised. Observe the instructions
for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.
iIn wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if
you use winter tires(M+S tires), with snow
chains if necessary.
4MATIC ensures that allfour wheels are
permanently driven. Together with ESP®,it
improves the traction of yourvehicle
wheneveradrive wheel spins due to
insufficient grip.
PARKTRONIC
Important safetynotes
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parkingaid with
ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and
audibly the distancebetween your vehicle
and an object.
PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a
replacementfor your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering, parking
and exitingaparkingspace. When
maneuvering, parkingorpulling out of a
parkingspace, make sure that thereare no
persons, animals or objects in the area in
which you are maneuvering.
!When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such
as flower pots or trailer drawbars.
PARKTRONIC does not detectsuch objects
when they are in theimmediatevicinity of
thevehicle. You could damagethe vehicle
or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objectsthat absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic
car wash, the compressed-air brakes on a
truck orapneumatic drill could cause
PARKTRONIC to malfunction.
PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on
uneven terrain.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when
you:
Rswitch on the ignition
Rshift the transmission to positionD,RorN
Rrelease the parking brake
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
11 mph (18 km/h). It is reactivated at lower
speeds.
PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your
vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper
and four sensors in the rear bumper.
Driving systems193
Driving and parking
Z

Rif the camera is exposed to very bright light
Rif the area is lit by fluorescentlight or LED
lighting (thedisplay may flicker)
Rif there isasudden change in temperature,
e.g. when drivingintoaheatedgarage in
winter
Rif the camera lens is dirtyorobstructed
Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In
this event, have the camera position and
settingchecked ataqualified specialist
workshop.
General notes
Example: Coupe
Rear view camerais located in the handle
strip of the trunk lid.
Rear view camerais an optical parking and
maneuveringaid. It shows the area behind
your vehicle with guide lines in the COMAND
display.
The area behindthe vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
iThe textofmessages shown in the
COMAND display depends on the language
setting. The following are examples of rear
view camera messages in the COMAND
display.
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
XTo activate:make sure that the SmartKey
is in position2in the ignition lock.
XMake sure that the "Activation byRgear"
setting is active in COMAND,see the
separate COMAND operatinginstructions.
XEngage reversegear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND display with guide lines.
To deactivate:the rear view camera is
deactivated if you:
Rshift the transmission to positionP
Rdrive 33 ft (10 m) forwards
Rshift the transmission fromRto another
position after 15 seconds
Rdrive forwards ataspeed of over5mph
(10 km/h)
Displays in the COMAND display
The rear view camera may showadistorted
view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or
not at all. The rear view camera does not show
objects in the following positions:
Rvery close to the rear bumper
Runder the rear bumper
Rin the area immediately above the tailgate
handle
!Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
Rthe bumper ofaparked vehicle
Rthe drawbar ofatrailer
Rthe ball coupling ofatrailer tow hitch
Rthe rear section of an HGV
Raslanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approachobjects no further than the
bottom-most guideline.
200Driving systems
Driving and parking

XFirst, remove the jumper cablesfrom earth pointand negative terminal!,then from
positiveclampand positiveterminal$.Begineachtime at the contacts on your own
vehicle first.
XClose coverof positiveclampafterremoving the jumper cables.
XHave the battery checkedataqualified specialist workshop.
iJump-startingisnot considered to beanormal operatingcondition.
iJumper cables and further information regardingjump-starting can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.
Towing and tow-starting
Importantsafetynotes
GWARNING
Functionsrelevant to safety are restricted or
no longer available if:
Rthe engineisnot running.
Rthe brake system or the power steering is
malfunctioning.
Rthereisamalfunction in the voltage supply
or the vehicle's electrical system.
If your vehicle is being towed, much more
forcemay be necessary to steer or brake.
There isarisk of an accident.
In such cases, useatow bar. Beforetowing,
make sure that the steering moves freely.
GWARNING
If the weight of the vehicle to be towed or tow-
started is greater than the permissible gross
weight of your vehicle:
Rthe towingeye could detach itself
Rthe vehicle/trailer combination could
rollover.
There isarisk of an accident.
When towingortow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the
permissible gross weight of your vehicle.
Information on your vehicle's gross vehicle
weight ratingcan be found on the vehicle
identification plate (Ypage 372).
!If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes
automatically in certain situations. To
preventdamage to thevehicle,deactivate
DISTRONICPLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or other similar situations:
Rwhen towing the vehicle
Rin the car wash
!Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at the
towing eyes. Otherwise,the vehicle could
be damaged.
!Do not use the towing eye for recovery,
this could damage the vehicle.Ifindoubt,
recover the vehicle withacrane.
!When towing, pullawayslowly and
smoothly.Ifthe tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
!Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
!When towing vehicles with KEYLESS-GO,
use the key instead of the Start/Stop
button. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission may shift to positionPwhen
the driver's or front-passenger door are
opened, which could lead to damage to the
transmission.
!The vehicle can be towedamaximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of
30 mph (50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles(50km), the entire vehicle must be
raised and transported.
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Breakdown assistance