2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS transmission oil

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
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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).
SmartKey
Important safetynotes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle'sequipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parkingbrake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park positionP
RStart the engine.
There isarisk of an accidentand injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always takethe
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposuretoextreme heat or
cold, thereisarisk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally turned in the ignition lock.This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There isarisk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objectsto
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
!Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
RDo not keep the SmartKey:
-with electronic devices, e.g.amobile
phone or another SmartKey
-with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
-inside metallic objects, e.g.ametal case
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey.
SmartKey functions
To lock the vehicle
To unlock the trunk lid
$To unlock the vehicle
XTo unlock centrally:press the
button.
76SmartKey
Opening and closing

GWARNING
Unsuitable footwearcan hinder correctusage
of the pedals, e.g.:
Rshoes with thick soles
Rshoes with high heels
Rslippers
There isarisk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There isarisk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
GWARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
Roverheat and causeafire
Rlose its hold function.
There isarisk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
!Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible,avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling awayonslippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.
!AMG vehicles:at low engine oil
temperatures below 68‡(+20 †), the
maximumengine speed is restrictedin
order to protect the engine.Toprotectthe
engine and maintain smooth engine
operation, avoid driving at full throttle when
the engine is cold.
Key positions
SmartKey
To remove the SmartKey
(shift the transmission to positionP)

Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windshield wipers
Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
To start the engine
iThe SmartKey can be turned in the
ignition lock even if it is not the correct
SmartKey for the vehicle. The ignition is not
switched on. The engine cannot be started.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
RDo not store the KEYLESS-GO key together
with:
-electronic devices, e.g.amobile phone
or another SmartKey
-metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal film
RDo not keep the KEYLESS-GO key in metal
objects, e.g. metal cases.
This can affect the functionality of
KEYLESS-GO.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with
keys featuring the integrated KEYLESS-GO
function andadetachable Start/Stop button.
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Problems with the transmission
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andSolutions
The transmission has
problems shifting gear.
The transmission is losing oil.
XHave the transmission checked ataqualified specialist
workshop immediately.
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer changes gear.
The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift intosecondgear and reverse gear.
XStop the vehicle.
XShift the transmission to positionP.
XSwitch off the engine.
XWait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
XShift the transmission to positionDorR.
IfDis selected, the transmission shifts intosecondgear; ifRis
selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
XHave the transmission checked ataqualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Refueling
Important safety notes
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. Switch off 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 others come 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
assistance without delay.Donot induce
vomiting.
RImmediately change out of clothingwhich
has come into contact with fuel.
GWARNING
Electrostatic buildupcan create sparks and
ignite fuel vapors. There isarisk of fire and
explosion.
Always touch the vehicle body before opening
the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump
nozzle. Any existingelectrostatic buildupis
thereby discharged.
164Refueling
Driving and parking

RACESTART
Important safety notes
iObserve the safety notes for the SPORT
handling mode(Ypage 70).
RACESTART is intended solely for activation
on dedicated race circuits.
RACE START enables optimal acceleration
fromastandingstart.The precondition for
this isasuitable high-grip road surface.
iRACE START is only available in AMG
vehicles.
Conditions for activation
You can activateRACE START if:
Rthe doors are closed.
Rthe engine is runningand it has reached an
operating temperature of approximately
176‡(80 †). This is the case when the
engine oil temperature in the multifunction
display stops flashing.
RSPORT handling mode is activated.
(Ypage 70)
Rthe steeringwheel is in the straight-ahead
position
Rthe vehicle is stationary and the brake
pedal is depressed (left foot).
Rthe transmission is in positionD.
Activating RACE START
XDepress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.
XTurn the drive program selector clockwise
(Ypage 159) until theRSlamp lights up.
TheRACE START Confirm: Paddle UP
Cancel: Paddle DOWNmessage appears
in the multifunction display.
iIf the activation conditions are no longer
fulfilled, RACE START is canceled. The
START Canceledmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
XTo cancel: pull the left steeringwheel
paddle shifter (Ypage 160).
or
XTo confirm: pull the right steeringwheel
paddle shifter (Ypage 160).
TheRACE START Available Depress
gas pedalmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
iIf you do not depress the accelerator
pedal fully within two seconds, RACE
START is canceled. TheRACE START Not
Possible See Operator's Manual
message appears in the multifunction
display.
XFully depress the accelerator pedal.
The engine speed rises to approximately
3,500 rpm.
TheRACE START Release brake to
startmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
iIf you do not release the brake pedal
within five seconds, RACE START is
canceled. TheRACE START Canceled
message appears in the multifunction
display.
XTake your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum
acceleration.
TheRACESTARTActivemessage appears
in the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reachesaspeed of approximately 30 mph
(Canada: 50 km/h).Drive programS+is
activated. SPORT handling mode remains
activated.
RACE START is deactivated immediately if
you release the accelerator pedal during
RACE START or if any of the activation
conditions are no longer fulfilled. TheRACE
START Not Possible See Operator's
Manualmessage appears in the multifunction
display.
iIf RACE START is used repeatedly within
ashort period of time, it is only available
188Driving systems
Driving and parking

Under these or similarconditions, have, for
example, the air filter, engine oil and oil filter
replaced or changed more frequently. Under
arduous operating conditions, the tires must
be checked more often.Further information
can be obtained ataqualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Driving abroad
An extensive Mercedes-Benz Servicenetwork
is also available in other countries. You can
obtain further information from any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Care
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of empty packagingand cleaning
clothsinanenvironmentally responsible
manner.
!For cleaningyour vehicle, do not use any
of the following:
Rdry, rough or hard cloths
Rabrasive cleaningagents
Rsolvents
Rcleaningagents containingsolvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective
films with hard objects, e.g.aring or ice
scraper. You could otherwise scratch or
damage the surfaces and protective film.
!Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaningit, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive forafew minutes after
cleaning. Braking heats the brake discs and
the brake pads/linings, thus drying them.
The vehicle can then be parked.
Regular care of your vehicle isacondition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care productsand cleaningagents
recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
Washing the vehicle and cleaning the
paintwork
Automatic car wash
GWARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle. There isarisk of an accident.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
conditions until full brakingpower is restored.
!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
!Never clean yourvehicle inaTouchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaningagents.These cleaning agents can
damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
!Make sure that:
Rthe side windows and the sliding sunroof
are fully closed.
Rthe ventilation/heating is switched off
(the OFF button has been pressed).
Rthe windshield wiper switch is in position
0.
Otherwise, the vehicle might be damaged.
!In car washes withatowing mechanism,
make sure that the automatic transmission
is in transmission positionN,otherwise the
vehicle could be damaged.
RVehicles withaSmartKey:
Care311
Maintenance and care
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Example: vehicleidentification plate (Canada only)
VIN
$Paint code
iThe data shown on the vehicle
identificationplate is used only as an
example. This data is differentfor every
vehicle and can deviate from the data
shown here. You can find the data
applicabletoyour vehicle on the vehicle
identification plate.
VIN
XSlide the right-hand front seat to its
rearmost position.
XFold floor coveringupwards.
You will see VIN.
The VIN can also be found in the following
locations:
Ron the lower edge of the windshield
(Ypage 373)
Ron the vehicle identification plate
(Ypage 372)
Engine number
Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards
Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)
$VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
Service products and filling
capacities
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Serviceproducts may be poisonous and
hazardous to health. There isarisk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children.
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of service products in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Serviceproducts include the following:
RFuels
RLubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
RCoolant
RBrake fluid
RWindshield washer fluid
RClimate control system refrigerant
Service products and filling capacities373
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