2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class Tires

Index....................................................... 3
Digital Operator's Manual..................23
Introduction ......................................... 25
At a glance........................................... 33
Safety................................................... 41
Opening and closing...........................76
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....94
Lights and windshield wipers ..........107
Climate control ................................. 114
Driving and parking..........................126
On-board computer and displays ....196
Multimedia system ...........................245
Stowage and features ......................251
Maintenance and care ......................274
Breakdown assistance .....................286
Wheels and tires ............................... 301
Technical data................................... 329
2Contents

Convenience opening feature............ 88
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ........................ .276
Display message ............................ 222
Filling capacity ............................... 335
Important safety notes .................. 334
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 09
Temperature gauge ........................ 196
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 221
Function/notes .............................1 09
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 154
Cruise control lever ....................... 153
Deactivating ................................... 155
Display message ............................ 229
Driving system ............................... 153
Function/notes .............................1 53
Important safety notes .................. 153
Setting a speed .............................. 154
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 154
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 258
Center console in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 258
Important safety notes .................. 257
Rear compartment ......................... 258
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 201
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 221
Function/notes .............................1 07Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 206
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 207
Interior lighting .............................. 207
Diagnostics connection ......................29
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .23
Introduction .....................................2 3
Digital speedomete r........................ .199
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 135
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 277
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 212
Driving systems .............................2 24
Engine ............................................ 222
General notes ................................ 212
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 212
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 234
Lights ............................................. 221
Safety systems .............................. 213
SmartKey ....................................... 234
Tires ............................................... 230
Vehicle ...........................................2 32
Distance recorder .............................1 98
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 243
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 67
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 157
Activation conditions ..................... 157
Deactivating ................................... 161
Display message ............................ 227
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 160
Function/note s ............................. 155
Imp
ortant safety notes .................. 156
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 159
Stopping ........................................ 159
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 207
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 82
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Warning lamp ................................. 238
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 69
Exhaust check ................................... 149
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 283
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 107
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Folding in/out (automatically) .......1 04
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Setting ...........................................1 04
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Storing the parking position .......... 105
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 252
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 247
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 287
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 287
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 288
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ...........................................2 72
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 329
Two-way radio ................................ 329
Fuel
Consumption statistics .................. 199
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 199
Displaying the range ......................1 99
Driving tips ....................................1 49
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 332
Important safety notes .................. 332
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146 Refueling ........................................ 143
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 332
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 145
Opening ......................................... 144
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 199
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 332
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 286
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 99
Before changing .............................2 99
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 300
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 300
Important safety notes .................. 299
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 272
General notes ................................ 269
Important safety notes .................. 270
Opening/closing the garage door .. 272
Problems when programming ........2 72
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 270
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 271
Gasoline ............................................. 332
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 209
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box ...........................................2 52
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 45
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................109
Head bags
Display message ............................ 218
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L
Lampssee Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................ .205
Display message ............................ 226
Function/information .................... 189
Lane Tracking package ..................... 187
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 210
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 60
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 221
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 221
Light sensor (display message) ....... 221
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 207
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 109
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 107
Cornering light function ................. 109
Hazard warning lamps ................... 109
High beam flasher .......................... 108
High-beam headlamps ................... 108
Light switch ................................... 107
Low-beam headlamps .................... 108
Parking lamps ................................ 108
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 206
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 206
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 207
Standing lamps .............................. 108
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 206
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 207
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 207
Turn signals ................................... 108
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 251 Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 82
Emergency locking ........................... 83
From inside (centra
l locking but-
ton) .................................................. 82
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 208
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 221
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 98
Luxury head restraints ....................... 96
M
M+S tires............................................ 303
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 281
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 266
Display message ............................ 215
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 266
Downloading routes ....................... 269
Emergency call .............................. 264
General notes ................................ 263
Geo fencing ................................... 269
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 268
MB info call button ........................ 265
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 268
Remote vehicle locking .................. 268
Roadside Assistance button .......... 265
Search & Send ............................... 267
Self-test ......................................... 263
Speed alert .................................... 269
System .......................................... 263
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 269
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 267
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 78
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General notes .................................. 78
Inserting .......................................... 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Removing .........................................78
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 83
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ...............................2 53
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 201
Memory function ............................... 105
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 181
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 190
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 193
Active Parking Assist ..................... 173
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 184
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 187
Cruise control ................................ 153
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 155
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 62
General notes ................................ 153
Lane Keeping Assist ......................1 89
PARKTRONIC ................................. 170
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
Rear view camera .......................... 177
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 186
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 12
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 248
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 250
Frequencies ................................... 329
Installation ............................ ......... 329
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 202
Tra

nsmission output (maximum) .... 329 Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)
...........................................7 7
MOExtended tires .............................. 287
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 324
Mounting a new wheel ................... 324
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 21
Raising the vehicle ......................... 322
Removing a wheel .......................... 323
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 321
MP3
Operation ....................................... 201
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 45
Multicontour seat
Adjusting (on the seat) ..................... 97
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................1 98
Permanent display ......................... 206
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 197
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 45
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 200
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 45
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting triggered .......................... 56
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 55
Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting when triggered ................. 56
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 126
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SteeringDisplay message ............................2 34
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 204
Display message ............................ 229
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 100
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 197
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Important safety notes .................. 100
Paddle shifters ............................... 139
Steering wheel heating .................. 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........139
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 210
Stowage areas ................................... 251
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 53
Center console .............................. 252
Center console (rear) ..................... 253
Cup holders ................................... 257
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 52
Glove box ....................................... 252
Important safety information ......... 251
Rear ............................................... 253
Stowage net ................................... 254
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 253
Stowage net ....................................... 254
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 256
Summer tires ..................................... 303
Sun visor ............................................ 259
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 207
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 167
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 168
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 209 Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
................................................. 124
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 250
T
Tachometer ........................................ 196
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 221
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 331
Emergency spare wheel ................. 326
Information .................................... 329
Tires/wheels ................................. 325
Vehicle data ................................... 336
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 202
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 249
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 248
Display message ............................ 234
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 202
Number from the phone book ........ 203
Redialing ........................................ 203
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 203
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 245
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 250
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 196
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 209
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 209
Outside temperature ...................... 196
Setting (climate control) ................ 121
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 210
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 308
Checking manually ........................ 307
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Display message ............................ 230
Maximum ....................................... 307
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 290
Notes ............................................. 306
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 290
Recommended ............................... 304
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 307
Important safety notes .................. 307
Restarting ...................................... 308
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 310
Function/notes ............................. 308
General notes ................................ 308
Important safety notes .................. 309
Restarting ...................................... 311
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Warning message .......................... 310
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 286
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 288
Important safety notes .................. 288
Storage location ............................ 286
Tire pressure not reached .............. 290
Tire pressure reached .................... 290
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 320
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 318
Bar (definition) ............................... 318
Changing a wheel .......................... 320
Characteristics .............................. 318
Checking ........................................ 301
Curb weight (definition) ................. 319
Definition of terms ......................... 318
Direction of rotation ...................... 321
Display message ............................ 230
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 320
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 318
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 318
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 319
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 319 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 319
Important safety notes .................. 301
Increased vehicle wei
ght due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 319
Information on driving .................... 301
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 319
Labeling (overview) ........................ 315
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 320
Load index ..................................... 317
Load index (definition) ................... 319
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 319
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 319
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 319
Maximum tire load ......................... 317
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 319
MOExtended tires .......................... 303
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 320
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 320
Replacing ....................................... 320
Service life ..................................... 302
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 320
Speed rating (definition) ................ 319
Storing ........................................... 321
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 318
Temperature .................................. 315
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 320
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 320
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 320
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 319
Tire size (data) ............................... 325
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 315
Tire tread ....................................... 302
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 320
Total load limit (definition) ............. 320
Traction ......................................... 314
Traction (definition) ....................... 320
Tread wear ..................................... 314
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 314
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Reporting problems........................ .29
Securing from rolling away ............ 321
Towing away .................................. 296
Transporting .................................. 298
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 83
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 76
Vehicle data ................................... 336
Vehicle data ....................................... 336
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 336
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 83
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 330
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 166
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 224
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 286
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 202
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 245
VIN
Seat ............................................... 331
Type plate ...................................... 330
Voice Control System
see Separate operating instructions
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 238
Brakes ........................................... 237
Check Engine ................................. 241
Coolant .......................................... 241
Distance warning ........................... 243
ESP
®.............................................. 238
ESP®OFF ....................................... 239
Fuel tank ........................................ 241
General notes ................................ 235
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 42
Reserve fuel ................................... 241
Restraint system ............................ 240
Seat belt ........................................ 236
SPORT handling mode ................... 240
Tire pressure monitor .................... 244
Warranty .............................................. 26 Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 234
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 325
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 324
Wheel chock ...................................... 321
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 320
Checking ........................................ 301
Cleaning ......................................... 281
Emergency spare wheel ................. 326
Important safety notes .................. 301
Information on driving .................... 301
Interchanging/changing ................ 320
Mounting a new wheel ................... 324
Mounting a wheel .......................... 321
Removing a wheel .......................... 323
Storing ........................................... 321
Tightening torque ........................... 324
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 325
Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 49
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 122
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 277
Important safety notes .................. 335
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 113
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 112
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 303
Slippery road surfaces ................... 152
Snow chains .................................. 303
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 303
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Important safety notes .................. 112
R

eplacing ....................................... 112
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 284
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