2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class technical data

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 22 At a glance
........................................... 31 Safety
................................................... 43 Opening and closing
...........................83 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..105 Lights and windshield wipers
..........121 Climate control
................................. 131 Driving and parking
..........................147 On-board computer and displays
....225 Stowage and features
......................285 Maintenance and care
......................311 Roadside Assistance
........................325 Wheels and tires
............................... 343 Technical data
................................... 383 Contents
3

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

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

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

Observe the notes in the Maintenance Book-
let.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and modifica-
tions
R work on electronic components Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driv- ing your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the vehicle technical data
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or con-
tact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notify-
ing Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov Limited Warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. Introduction
27 Z

!
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This helps to prevent damage to the vehi-
cle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Ensure that, depending on the vehicle's
equipment, you can raise the sliding sun-
roof fully and open the trunk lid fully when
the roof carrier is installed.
! To avoid damaging or scratching the cov-
ers, do not use metallic or hard objects to
open them.
You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 392).
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof
load may become detached from the vehicle.
You must therefore ensure that you observe
the roof carrier manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier X
Open covers :carefully in the direction of
the arrow.
X Only secure the roof carrier to the anchor-
age points under covers :.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. R Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
R Close the lockable stowage spaces while
driving.
R Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk/cargo compartment.
! Do not expose drinks bottles in the cup
holder in the center console to continuous,
strong and direct sunlight. The passenger
compartment in the area of the center con- sole can otherwise be damaged by the con-
centrated and reflected sunlight.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 286).
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console All vehicles (except AMG)
: Cup holder Features
293Stowage and features Z

Winter tires
R19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S
i4
RA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+Si 4, 5 FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.46 in (37 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.05 in (52 mm)
FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S
i4
RA: 285/30 R19 98 V XL M+S i3, 4 FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.46 in (37 mm)
RA: 10.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R never mount more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
R only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
R do not switch ESP ®
off.
R have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on emer-
gency spare wheels. General notes
You should regularly check the pressure of
the emergency spare wheel, particularly prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as nec-
essary (Y page 348). The value on the wheel is
valid. In addition, the emergency spare wheel
tire pressure can be found under "Technical
data" (Y page 382).
An emergency spare wheel may also be
mounted against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as well as
the speed limitation specified on the emer-
gency spare wheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel.
i When you are driving with the collapsible
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning sys-
4 Observe the notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel/tire combinations".
5 Only fine-link snow chains are permitted.
3 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section. Emergency spare wheel
379Wheels and tires Z

Technical data
All vehicles (except AMG vehicles) "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
Tires Alloy wheels
T 155/6
0 R18 107 M
Tire pressure : 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.5 B x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
AMG vehicles
Collapsible spare wheel
Tires Alloy wheels
175/50 – 19 97 P
Tire pressure: 350 kPa (3.5 bar/51 psi) 6.5 B x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 0.55 in (14 mm)382
Emergency spare wheelWheels and tires