2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class Owner's Manual

Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Outside temperature display ........... 227
Overhead control panel ......................40
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 69 P
Paint code number ............................386
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 319
Panic alarm .......................................... 44
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 170
Parking brake ................................ 172
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 118
Rear view camera .......................... 205
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 200
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 248
Notes/function .............................. 172
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 123
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 199
Driving system ............................... 197
Function/notes ............................ .197
Important safety notes .................. 197
Problem (malfunction) ................... 200
Range of the sensors ..................... 198
Warning displa y............................. 199
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 254
Problems (malfunction) .................. 254
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 45
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 70
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 322
Power washers .................................. 319 Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 249
Operation ......................................... 62
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 236
Display message ............................ 250
Function/note s................................ 79
Important safety notes .................... 79
Warning lamp ................................. 282
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 250
Operation ......................................... 63
Program selector button .................. 162
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 81
Immobilizer ...................................... 81
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
General notes ................................ 152
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 152 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26 R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 192
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 242
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 232
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Reading lamp ..................................... 127
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 146
Setting the airflow ......................... 142 Index
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Setting the temperature ................ 141
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 256
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 290
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 271
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 321
Displays in the Audio display ......... 206
Displays in the COMAND display ... 206
Function/note s............................. 205
Switching on/of f........................... 205
Rear window blind ............................ 296
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 144
Switching on/of f........................... 143
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 117
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 392
Refueling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 167
Refueling process .......................... 168
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 307
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 307
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 128
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 261
Warning lamp ................................. 280
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 144
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 252
Introduction ..................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45 Reverse gear (selector lever)
........... 157
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 97
Sliding sunroof ............................... 101
Trunk lid ........................................... 93
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 256
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roller sunblind
Rear window .................................. 296
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 324
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 392 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 64
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 49
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 324
Correct usage .................................. 47
Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
Releasing ......................................... 49
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 241
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 108
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 110
Adjusting the active multicontour
seat............................................... 110
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 108
Adjusting the multicontour seat ..... 110
Cleaning the cover ......................... 323
Correct driver's seat position ........ 106
Important safety notes .................. 107
Overview ........................................ 107
Seat heating problem .................... 112
Seat ventilation problem ................ 113 16
Index

Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Switching seat heating on/of
f....... 111
Switching seat ventilation on/of f.. 112
Section
Trunk ............................................... 92
Securing cargo .................................. 290
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 323
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 321
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 237
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 390
Coolant (engine) ............................ 390
Engine oil ....................................... 389
Fuel ................................................ 387
Important safety notes .................. 387
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 392
Washer fluid ................................... 391
Setting the air distribution ............... 141
Setting the airflow ............................ 142
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 241
On-board computer ....................... 237
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 242
Side impact air bag ............................. 52
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 257
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 320
Convenience closing feature ............ 98
Convenience opening feature .......... 98
Important safety information ........... 97
Opening/closing .............................. 97
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Resetting ......................................... 99
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................. 100
Opening/closing ............................ 101
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 102
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 87
Changing the programming ............. 86
Checking the battery ....................... 87 Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 98
Display message ............................ 272
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 84
Important safety notes .................... 84
Loss ................................................. 89
Mechanical key ................................ 86
Overview .......................................... 84
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 149
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Starting the engine ........................ 152
Snow chains ...................................... 347
Sockets
Center console .............................. 298
General notes ................................ 298
Rear compartment ......................... 299
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 380
Special seat belt retractor .................. 64
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 230
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 227
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 238
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 77
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Switching on/of f........................... 123
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 151
Steering (display message) .............. 272
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 236
Display message ............................ 266
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 113
Button overview ............................... 35 Index
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Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 227
Cleaning ........................................ .323
Important safety notes .................. 113
Paddle shifters ............................... 163
Steering wheel heating .................. 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........163
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 242
Stowage areas ................................... 286
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................ .288
Center console .............................. 288
Center console (rear) ..................... 289
Cup holders ................................... 293
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .287
Glove box ....................................... 287
Important safety information ......... 286
Rear ............................................... 289
Stowage net ................................... 289
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 288
Stowage net ....................................... 289
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 292
Summer tires ..................................... 346
Sun visor ............................................ 295
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 239
Suspension tuning
AIRMATIC ...................................... 194
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 195
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 242
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 144 T
Tachometer ........................................ 226
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Tank
see Fuel tank Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 387
Emergency spare wheel ................. 382
Information .................................... 384
Tires/wheels ................................. 372
Vehicle data ................................... 392
Telephone
Accepting a cal l............................. 234
Display message ............................ 272
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 233
Number from the phone book ........ 234
Redialing ........................................ 234
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 234
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 226
Coolant (on-board computer,
AMG vehicles) ................................ 242
Engine oil (on-board computer,
AMG vehicles) ................................ 242
Outside temperature ...................... 227
Setting (climate control )................ 141
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 242
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 352
Checking manually ........................ 351
Display message ............................ 267
Maximum ....................................... 350
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 330
Note s............................................. 349
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 330
Recommended ............................... 348
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 351
Important safety notes .................. 351
Restarting ...................................... 352
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 354
Function/note s............................. 352
General notes ................................ 352
Important safety notes .................. 352
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 355
Restarting ...................................... 355
Warning lamp ................................. 283
Warning message .......................... 354 18
Index

Tire-change tool kit
........................... 326
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 328
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 366
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 365
Bar (definition) ............................... 364
Changing a whee l.......................... 367
Characteristics .............................. 364
Checking ........................................ 345
Curb weight (definition) ................. 366
Definition of terms ......................... 364
Direction of rotation ...................... 367
Display message ............................ 267
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 367
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 365
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 364
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 365
General notes ................................ 372
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 365
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 365
Important safety notes .................. 344
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 365
Information on driving .................... 344
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 365
Labeling (overview) ........................ 361
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 366
Load index ..................................... 363
Load index (definition) ................... 365
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 366
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 365
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 366
Maximum tire load ......................... 363
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 366
MOExtended tire s.......................... 346
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 366 PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 366
Replacing ....................................... 367
Service life ..................................... 346
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 366
Speed rating (definition) ................ 365
Storing ........................................... 367
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 364
Temperature .................................. 360
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 366
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 366
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 366
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 365
Tire size (data) ............................... 372
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 361
Tire tread ....................................... 345
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 366
Total load limit (definition) ............. 367
Traction ......................................... 360
Traction (definition) ....................... 366
Tread wear ..................................... 360
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 359
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 365
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 366
Wheel and tire combination ........... 374
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 365
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 67
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 340
Important safety notes .................. 337
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 337
Installing the towing eye ................ 338
Removing the towing eye ............... 339
With both axles on the ground ....... 339
With the rear axle raised ................ 339
Towing eye ......................................... 326
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 158
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 158 Index
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Transporting the vehicle
.................. 339
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 323
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 230
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 229
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 231
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 96
Important safety notes .................... 92
Locking separately ........................... 96
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 94
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 93
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 271
Opening dimensions ...................... 392
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 392
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 255
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 384
Installation ..................................... 384
Transmission output (maximum) .... 384
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 92
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 91 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 295
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 270
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings .......................... 237 Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 355
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 92
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 84
Lowering ........................................ 371
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 172
Pulling away ................................... 152
Raising ........................................... 368
Reporting problems ........................ .27
Securing from rolling away ............ 368
Towing away .................................. 337
Transporting .................................. 339
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 92
Unlocking (SmartKey )...................... 84
Vehicle data ................................... 392
Vehicle data ....................................... 392
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 392
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 92
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 386
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 193
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 262
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 326
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 233
VIN
Seat ............................................... 386
Type plate ...................................... 386 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 276
Brakes ........................................... 275
Check Engine ................................. 280
Coolant .......................................... 280
Distance warning ........................... 282
ESP ®
.............................................. 277
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 278
Fuel tank ........................................ 280
General notes ................................ 274
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 45 20
Index

Reserve fuel ..................................
.280
Restraint system ............................ 279
Seat belt ........................................ 274
SPORT handling mode ................... 278
Tire pressure monitor .................... 283
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 272
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 371
Wheel chock ...................................... 368
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 367
Checking ........................................ 345
Cleaning ......................................... 320
Emergency spare wheel ................. 379
General notes ................................ 372
Important safety notes .................. 344
Information on driving .................... 344
Interchanging/changing ................ 367
Mounting a new wheel ................... 371
Mounting a wheel .......................... 368
Removing a wheel .......................... 370
Storing .......................................... .367
Tightening torque ........................... 371
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 372
Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 53
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 142
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 315
Important safety notes .................. 391
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 130
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 129
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 346
Slippery road surfaces ................... 177
Snow chains .................................. 347
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 346 Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 321
Important safety notes .................. 129
Replacing ....................................... 129
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .323
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 142 Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion. Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed inthe following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop. 22
Introduction