2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class eco

Animals in the vehicle
.........................70
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray .............................................. .296
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .235
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .235
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .316
Hiding a service message .............. 316
Notes ............................................. 316
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 316
Service message ............................ 316
Special service requirements ......... 317
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 81
Function .......................................... .81
Switching off the alarm .................... 81
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 236
Display message ............................ 261
Function/note s............................. 213
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 257
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 317
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 154
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 153
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 122
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 161
Automatic drive program ............... 164
Changing gear ............................... 161
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 158
Display message ............................ 270 Drive program display .................... 158
Driving tips .................................... 161
Emergency running mode .............. 167
Engaging drive position .................. 160
Engaging neutral ............................ 159
Engaging park position (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 158
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 159
Engaging reverse gear ................... 159
Engaging the park position ............ 159
Kickdown ....................................... 162
Manual drive progra m.................... 164
Manual drive program (AMG vehi- cles) ............................................... 165
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 165
Overview ........................................ 157
Problem (malfunction) ................... 167
Program selector button ................ 162
Pulling away ................................... 152
Selector lever ................................ 157
Starting the engine ........................ 152
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 163
Transmission position display ........ 157
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 158
Transmission positions .................. 161
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 167 B
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 71
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/note s................................ 71
Important safety notes .................... 72
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 87
Replacing ......................................... 87
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 333
Display message ............................ 259
Important safety notes .................. 331
Jump starting ................................. 335
Belt
see Seat belts Index
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Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 179
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 293
Center console in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 294
Important safety notes .................. 293
Rear compartment ......................... 294
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 27
Customer Relations Department ....... 27D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 257
Function/note s............................. 122
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 238
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Interior lighting .............................. 240
Diagnostics connection ...................... 26
Digital speedometer ......................... 230
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 158
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 316
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 245
Driving systems ............................. 261
Engine ............................................ 258
General notes ................................ 245
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 245
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 272
Lights ............................................. 255
Safety systems .............................. 246
SmartKey ....................................... 272
Tires ............................................... 267
Vehicle ........................................... 270
Distance recorder ............................. 229
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 282Distance warning function
Function/note s................................ 74
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 183
Activation conditions ..................... 183
Deactivating ................................... 187
Display message ............................ 264
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 186
Function/note s............................. 181
Important safety notes .................. 181
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 185
Stopping ........................................ 185
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 240
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 91
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 84
Control panel ................................... 41
Display message ............................ 271
Emergency locking ........................... 92
Emergency unlocking ....................... 92
Important safety notes .................... 90
Opening (from inside) ...................... 90
Drinking and driving ......................... 173
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 164
Display ........................................... 157
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 158
Manual ........................................... 164
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 165
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 165
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 242
Drive program selector ..................... 163
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 317
Driving on flooded roads .................. 177
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 70
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 79
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 75
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 71 8
Index

BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 71
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 73
Distance warning function ............... 74
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 78
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 75
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 76
Important safety information ........... 70
Overview .......................................... 70
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 79
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 209
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 218
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 218
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 221
Active Parking Assist .................... .200
AIRMATIC ...................................... 193
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system .......................................... .195
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 213
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 214
Cruise control ................................ 178
Display message ............................ 261
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 181
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .............. .189
HOLD function ............................... 191
Lane Keeping Assist ..................... .216
Lane Tracking package .................. 214
PARKTRONIC ................................. 197
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 192
Rear view camera .......................... 205
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 176
Automatic transmission ................. 161
Brakes .......................................... .175
Break-in period .............................. 148
Downhill gradient ........................... 175
Drinking and driving ....................... 173
Driving in winter ............................ .177
Driving on flooded roads ................ 177
Driving on wet roads ..................... .177
Exhaust check ............................... 173 Fuel ................................................ 173
General .......................................... 173
Hydroplaning ................................. 177
Icy road surfaces ........................... 177
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 175
Snow chains .................................. 347
Wet road surface ........................... 175
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 233 E
E10 see Fuel
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 240
Function/notes ............................ .115
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 116
Function/notes ............................ .115
Switching on/off ........................... 240
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 291
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 248
Function/notes ................................ 78
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .174
On-board computer ....................... 230
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 154
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 153
Deactivating/activating ................. 154
General information ....................... 153
Important safety notes .................. 153
Introduction ................................... 153
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 63
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .92
Fuel filler fla p................................. 169
Trunk ............................................... 96
Vehicle ............................................. 92 Index
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Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 379
Important safety notes .................. 379
Removing ...................................... .380
Storage location ............................ 380
Stowing .......................................... 380
Technical data ............................... 382
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 59
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 280
Display message ............................ 258
ECO start/stop function ................ 153
Engine number ............................... 386
Irregular running ............................ 156
Jump-starting ................................. 335
Starting problems .......................... 156
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 152
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 152
Switching off .................................. 171
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 340
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 156
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .314
Additives ........................................ 389
Checking the oil level ..................... 313
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 313
Display message ............................ 260
Filling capacity ............................... 389
Notes about oil grades ................... 389
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 313
Temperature (on-board computer, AMG vehicles) ................................ 242
Viscosity ........................................ 390
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (except
AMG vehicles) .................................. 76
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer, except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 235 AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 242
Characteristics ................................. 76
Deactivating/activating (button
in AMG vehicles) .............................. 77
Display message ............................ 246
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 76
Function/notes ................................ 75
General notes .................................. 75
Important safety information ........... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 277
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 76
Exhaust check ................................... 173
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .322
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 122
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 116
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 117
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 241
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 117
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 117
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 117
Setting ........................................... 117
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Storing the parking position .......... 118
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 287 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 327
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 327
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 328
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 310
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 384
Two-way radio ................................ 384
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 389
Consumption statistics .................. 230 10
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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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
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