Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ...................1 14
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 113
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 241
Cleaning ......................................... 340
Gearshift paddle s........................... 173
Important safety notes .................. 113
Steering wheel heating .................. 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 173
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Switching on/of f........................... 114
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 259
Stowage areas ................................... 300
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 302
Centre console .............................. 302
Centre console (rear compart-
ment) ............................................. 303
Cup holde r..................................... 313
Glove compartment ....................... 301
Important safety information ......... 300
Rear ............................................... 303
Spectacles compartment ............... 301
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 302
Stowage net ....................................... 303
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 303
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 311
Summer tyres .................................... 366
Sun visor ............................................ 314
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 254
Suspension tuning
AIRMATIC ...................................... 204
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 205
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 258 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 268 Tailgate
Display message ............................ 283
Emergency unlocking ....................... 95
Important safety notes .................... 91
Limiting the opening angle ............... 94
Opening dimensions ...................... 407
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 94
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 92
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 399
Emergency spare wheel ................. 394
Information .................................... 396
Trailer load s................................... 410
Tyres/wheels ................................. 378
Vehicle data ................................... 407
Telephone
Accepting a cal l............................. 248
Display message ............................ 285
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 247
Number from the phone book ........ 248
Redialling ....................................... 249
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 248
Telephone compartment ................ 302
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pack fix kit) .... 311
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 240
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 258
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 258
Outside temperature ...................... 240
Setting (climate control )................ 145
TEMPOMAT
Function/note s............................. 186
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 78
Immobiliser ...................................... 78
Through-loading feature ................... 303
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 259
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 348
Top Tether ............................................ 57
Total distance recorder .................... 243
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 79 Index
19
Deactivating ....................................
.79
Function ........................................... 79
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 360
Important safety notes .................. 357
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 357
With the rear axle raised ................ 359
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................ .229
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 232
Active Parking Assist ..................... 213
Axle load, permissible .................... 410
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 237
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 75
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 358
Removing the towing eye .............. .359
With both axles on the ground ....... 359
Trailer
Display message ............................ 284
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................ .237
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 225
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 338
Coupling up a trailer ..................... .235
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 235
Driving tips ................................... .233
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 236
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 234
Important safety notes .................. 232
Lights display message .................. 267
Mounting dimensions .................... 409
Parktronic ...................................... 209
Power supply ................................. 236
Trailer loads ................................... 410
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 169
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................169
Transporting the vehicle .................. 359
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .340 Trip computer (on-board com-
puter)
................................................. .243
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 243
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 244
Turn signals
Switching on/off ........................... 125
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 247
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 396
Installation ..................................... 396
Transmission output (maximum) .... 396
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 370
Display message ............................ 280
Important safety notes .................. 370
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 350
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 350
Recommended ............................... 367
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 369
Important safety notes .................. 369
Restarting ...................................... 369
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 371
Function/notes ............................ .370
General notes ................................ 370
Important safety notes .................. 370
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 373
Restarting ...................................... 372
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Warning message .......................... 372
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 373
Checking ........................................ 365
Direction of rotatio n...................... 374
Display message ............................ 280
Important safety notes .................. 364
MOExtended tyre s......................... 366
Replacing ....................................... 373
Service life ..................................... 365
Storing ........................................... 374 20
Index
Tyre size (data) .............................. 378
Tyre tread ...................................... 365
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 380
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button )............................. 89 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 315
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 282
Electronics ..................................... 396
Equipment ....................................... 24
Implied warranty .............................. 27
Individual settings .......................... 251
Leaving parked up ......................... 182
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 90
Locking (key) ................................... 83
Lowering ........................................ 378
Pulling away ................................... 162
Raising ........................................... 375
Registration ..................................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 375
Towing away .................................. 357
Transporting .................................. 359
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 90
Unlocking (key) ................................ 83
Vehicle data ................................... 407
Vehicle data ....................................... 407
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 407
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 90
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 398
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 202
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 274Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 345
Vehicle weights ................................. 407
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 247
VIN ...................................................... 398 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 289
Brakes ........................................... 288
Distance warning signal ................. 297
ESP® ............................................. 291
ESP® OFF ...................................... 292
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 186
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 193
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 189
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 43
Reserve fue l................................... 295
Seat belt ........................................ 287
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 298
Warning triangle ................................ 344
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 285
Wheel and tyre combinations
see Tyres
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 378
Wheel chock ...................................... 375
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 373
Changing/replacing ....................... 373
Checking ........................................ 365
Cleaning ......................................... 336
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 374
Emergency spare wheel ................. 390
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 377
Fitting a wheel ............................... 374
Important safety notes .................. 364
Removing a whee l.......................... 377
Storing ........................................... 374
Tightening torque ........................... 378
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 378
Windowbag
Operation ......................................... 50 Index
21
Instrument cluster
Displays
i
Instrument cluster: kilometres Function Page
:
Speedometer with seg-
ments
241
;
Multifunction display 242 Function Page
=
Rev counter 240
?
Coolant temperature 240
A
Fuel gauge
i
Set the instrument cluster lighting via the
on-board computer (Y page 252).32
Instrument clusterAt a glance
i
Instrument cluster: miles Function Page
:
Speedometer with seg-
ments 241
;
Multifunction display 242 Function Page
=
Rev counter 240
?
Coolant temperature 240
A
Fuel gauge
i
Set the instrument cluster lighting via the
on-board computer (Y page 252). Instrument cluster
33At a glance
Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
:
Multifunction display 242
;
Audio/COMAND display,
see the separate operating
instructions = ?
Switches on LINGUA-
TRONIC; see the separate
operating instructions ? ~
Rejects or ends a call 247
Exits telephone book/
redial memory
6
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial mem-
ory WX
Adjusts the volume
8
Mute Function Page
A
=;
Selects a menu 241
9:
Selects a submenu or
scrolls through lists
241
a
Confirms the selection 241
Hides display messages 261
B %
Back 241
Switches off LINGUA-
TRONIC; see the separate
operating instructions Multifunction steering wheel
35At a glance
dent, heavy braking or sudden changes of
direction. As a result, child restraint systems
cannot perform their intended protective
function. Rear seat backrests that are not
locked can also cause additional injuries, e.g. in the event of an accident. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always lock rear seat backrests after fitting a Top Tether belt. Observe the lock verificationindicator. Adjust the rear seat backrests so
that they are in an upright position.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the multifunction display in the instrument cluster. A warning
tone also sounds.
Top Tether anchorages CLS Coupé
The Top Tether anchorage points are located
in the rear compartment behind the head
restraints. X
Move head restraint :upwards.
X Fold up cover ;of Top Tether anchorage
=.
X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with
Top Tether. Always comply with the child
restraint system manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions when doing so.
X Route Top Tether belt Aunder head
restraint :between the two head restraint
bars.
X Hook Top Tether hook ?into Top Tether
anchorage =.
X Make sure that Top Tether belt Ais not
twisted.
X Tension Top Tether belt A. Always comply
with the child restraint system manufactur- er's installation instructions when doing so.
X Fold down cover ;of Top Tether anchor-
age =.
X If necessary, move head restraint :back
down again slightly (Y page 108).
Make sure that you do not interfere with the
correct routing of Top Tether belt A.
CLS Shooting Brake The Top Tether anchorages are attached to
the rear of the rear seat backrests.58
Children in the vehicleSafety
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you
are inattentive, the driving safety systems can
neither reduce the risk of an accident nor
override the laws of physics. Driving safety
systems are merely aids designed to assist
driving. You are responsible for the distance
to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and
for braking in good time. Always adapt your
driving style to suit the prevailing road,
weather and traffic conditions and maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive
carefully.
i The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there
is adequate contact between the tyres and the road surface. Please pay special atten-
tion to the notes on tyres, recommended
minimum tyre tread depths etc.
(Y page 364).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tyres (M+S tyres) and, if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the driv-
ing safety systems described in this section work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General notes ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the vehi- cle when braking.
The yellow !ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition
is switched on. It goes out when the engine is running.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 70). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid- ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 289) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (Y page 262).
ABS works from a speed of about
8 km/hupwards, regardless of road-surface
conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces,
even when you only brake gently.
Brakes X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking sit- uation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica-
tion of hazardous road conditions; this serves as a reminder to take extra care while driving. BAS (Brake Assist)
General notes BAS operates in emergency braking situa-
tions. If you depress the brake pedal quickly,
BAS automatically boosts the braking force,
thus shortening the stopping distance. 70
Driving safety systemsSafety