2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS engine

Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 24
Introduction .......................................... .2 4
Operation ............................................... 24
Introduction ......................................... 25
Protecting the environment .................. .2 5
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .2 5
Operator's Manual ................................. 26
Service and vehicle operation ............... .2 6
Operating safety .................................... 28
QR codes for the rescue card ............... .3 0
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 30
Information on copyright ....................... 32
At a glance ........................................... 33
Cockpit .................................................. 33
Instrument cluster ................................. 34
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 35
Center console ...................................... 36
Overhead control panel ........................ .3 9
Door control panel ................................. 40
Safety ................................................... 41
Panic alarm ............................................ 41
Occupant safety .................................... 41
Children in the vehicle ........................... 58
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 63
Driving safety systems ........................... 64
Protection against theft ........................ .7 4
Opening and closing ........................... 76
SmartKey ............................................... 76
Doors ..................................................... 81
Trunk ..................................................... 83
Side windows ......................................... 87
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 90
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 93
Correct driver's seat position ............... .9 3
Seats ..................................................... 93
Steering wheel ....................................... 98
Mirrors ................................................. 101 Memory function ................................. 103
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 105
Exterior lighting ................................... 105
Interior lighting .................................... 108
Replacing bulbs ................................... 109
Windshield wipers ................................ 109
Climate control ................................. 112
Overview of climate control systems ... 112
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 116
Air vents .............................................. 121
Driving and parking .......................... 122
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 122
Driving ................................................. 122
Automatic transmission ....................... 129
Refueling ............................................. 138
Parking ................................................ 141
Driving tips .......................................... 143
Driving systems ................................... 147
On-board computer and displays .... 188
Important safety notes ........................ 188
Displays and operation ........................ 188
Menus and submenus ......................... 190
Display messages ................................ 203
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 226
Multimedia system ........................... 236
General notes ...................................... 236
Important safety notes ........................ 236
Function restrictions ............................ 236
Operating system ................................ 237
Stowage and features ...................... 242
Stowage areas ..................................... 242
Features .............................................. 248
Maintenance and care ...................... 265
Engine compartment ........................... 265
Maintenance ........................................ 2692
Contents

1, 2, 3 ...4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel
drive)
Function/notes ............................ .1 63
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 274
Display in the multimedia system .. 175
Function/notes ............................ .1 73
AABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 204
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 229
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 241
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 116
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 196
Display message ............................ 217
Function/information .................... 182
Active Driving Assistance package .. 182
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 197
Display message ............................ 217
Function/information .................... 184
Active multicontour seat
Adjusting (on the seat) ..................... 97
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 166
Display message ............................ 217
Exiting a parking space .................. 168
Function/notes ............................. 165
Important safety notes .................. 165 Parking .......................................... 167
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 68
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 160
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes ............................. 107
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 326
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Adjusting the volume
Audio 20 ........................................ 237
COMAND ....................................... 237
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 53
Display message ............................ 210
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
Knee bag .......................................... 47
Occupant Cla ssification System
(
OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 42
Pelvis air bag ................................... 48
Side impact air bag .......................... 47
Window curtain air bag .................... 49
AIR FLOW ........................................... 117
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 121
Important safety notes .................. 121
Rear ............................................... 121
Setting ........................................... 121
Setting the center air vents ........... 121
Setting the side air vents ............... 121
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes ............................. 159
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 754
Index

Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 75
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 198
Setting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 161
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 252
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 195
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 195
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 270
Hiding a service message .............. 269
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 270
Service message ............................ 269
Special service requirements ......... 270
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function ........................................... 75
Switching off the alarm .................... 75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 196
Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes ............................. 177
Audio 20
Switching on/off ........................... 237
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 212
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 270 Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 127
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 126
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 105
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 133
Automatic drive program ............... 135
Cha nging gear ............................... 133
DIR
ECT SELECT lever ..................... 130
Display message ............................ 223
Drive program display .................... 130
Driving tips .................................... 133
Emergency running mode .............. 138
Engaging drive position .................. 132
Engaging neutral ............................ 131
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 130
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 131
Engaging reverse gear ................... 131
Engaging the park position ............ 131
Kickdown ....................................... 133
Manual drive program .................... 135
Manual drive program (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 136
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 136
Overview ........................................ 129
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Program selector button ................ 133
Pulling away ................................... 125
Selector lever ................................ 129
Starting the engine ........................ 125
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 135
Transmission position display ........ 129
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 130
Transmission positions .................. 132
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 138
B
Back button ....................................... 237
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65Index 5

Convenience closing feature .............. 88
Convenience opening feature ............ 88
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ........................ .2 68
Display message ............................ 213
Filling capacity ............................... 327
Important safety notes .................. 326
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .2 01
Temperature gauge ........................ 188
Warning lamp ................................. 232
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes ............................ .1 07
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 148
Cruise control lever ....................... 148
Deactivating ................................... 149
Display message ............................ 220
Driving system ............................... 148
Function/notes ............................ .1 48
Important safety notes .................. 148
Setting a speed .............................. 149
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 148
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 249
Center console in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 249
Important safety notes .................. 248
Rear compartment ......................... 249
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 193
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 212 Function/notes ............................ .1 05
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Interior lighting .............................. 199
Diagnostics connection ..................... .2 9
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .2 4
Introduction .................................... .2 4
Digital speedomete r ........................ .1 91
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 130
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 269
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 203
Driving systems ............................ .2 15
Engine ............................................ 213
General notes ................................ 203
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 203
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 225
Lights ............................................. 212
Safety systems .............................. 204
SmartKey ....................................... 225
Tires ............................................... 221
Vehicle .......................................... .2 23
Distance recorder ............................ .1 90
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 234
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 68
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 151
Activation conditions ..................... 151
Deactivating ................................... 155
Display message ............................ 218
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 154
Function/notes ............................. 149
Important safety notes .................. 150
Se tti
ng the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 153
Stopping ........................................ 153
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 199
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 828
Index

EEASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................ .1 99
Function/notes ............................ .1 00
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 100
Function/notes ............................ .1 00
Switching on/off ........................... 199
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 246
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 205
Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .1 44
On-board computer ....................... 191
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 127
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 126
Deactivating/activating ................. 127
General information ....................... 126
Important safety notes .................. 126
Introduction ................................... 126
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .8 3
Fuel filler flap ................................. 140
Trunk ............................................... 86
Vehicle ............................................. 83
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 318
Important safety notes .................. 317
Removing ....................................... 318
Storage location ............................ 318
Stowing .......................................... 319
Technical data ............................... 318
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 53
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 26
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 232
Display message ............................ 213 ECO start/stop function ................ 126
Engine number ............................... 323
Irregular running ............................ 128
Jump-starting ................................. 285
Starting problems .......................... 128
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 125
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 125
Switching off .................................. 141
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 290
Engi ne electronics
P roblem (malfunction) ................... 128
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 267
Additives ........................................ 326
Checking the oil level ..................... 267
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 267
Display message ............................ 214
Filling capacity ............................... 326
Notes about oil grades ................... 325
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 267
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 201
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 201
Characteristics ................................. 70
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 71
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes ‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 70
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 195
Display message ............................ 204
Function/notes ................................ 69
General notes .................................. 69
Important safety information ........... 69
Trailer stabilization ........................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 229
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 6910
Index

Exhaust check .................................. .1 44
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .2 74
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 105
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 101
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 102
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 200
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 102
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 101
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 102
Setting ........................................... 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 104
Storing the parking position .......... 102
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 243
F Favorites
Overview ........................................ 238
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 278
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 278
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 279
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 264
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 321
Two-way radio ................................ 321
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 325
Consumption statistics .................. 191
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 191
Displaying the range ...................... 191
Driving tips .................................... 143
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 324
Important safety notes .................. 324
Notes for CLS 400, CLS 400
4MATIC .......................................... 325
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140 Refueling ........................................ 138
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 324
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 140
Opening ......................................... 139
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 191
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 324
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 277
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 290
Before changing ............................. 290
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 291
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 291
Important safety notes .................. 290
G Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 263
General notes ................................ 261
Important safety notes .................. 261
Opening/closing the garage doo r. .2 63
Problems when programming ....... .2 63
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 261
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 262
Gasoline ............................................. 324
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 201
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box .......................................... .2 43
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 107
Head bags
Display message ............................ 209 Index 11

Head restraints
Adjusting ........................................ .9 5
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 95
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 96
Luxury .............................................. 95
see NECK-PRO head restraints
see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Headlamps
Fogging up .................................... .1 08
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................ .1 06
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 107
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Hill start assist .................................. 126
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 158
Deactivating ................................... 158
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ............................ .1 57
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 36
Hood
Closing .......................................... .2 66
Display message ............................ 224
Important safety notes .................. 265
Opening ......................................... 265
Horn ...................................................... 33
Hydroplaning ..................................... 147
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 74
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 234
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 266 Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Settings ......................................... 197
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 198
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 109
Control .......................................... .1 09
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 199
Overview ........................................ 108
Reading lamp ................................. 108
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 198
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 198
iPod ®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 36
J Jack
Storage location ............................ 277
Using ............................................. 313
Jump starting (engine) ..................... .2 85
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 123
SmartKey ....................................... 123
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 76
Convenience closing feature ............ 89
Deactivation ..................................... 76
Display message ............................ 225
Locking ............................................ 76
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 124
Start/Stop button .......................... 123
Starting the engine ........................ 125
Unlocking ......................................... 76
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .1 33
Manual drive program .................... 13712
Index

Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 122
O Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 46
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Important safety notes .................... 41
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 41
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 42
Seat belt .......................................... 42
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 190
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 201
Assistance menu ........................... 195
Audio menu ................................... 193
Convenience submenu .................. 199
Display messages .......................... 203
Displaying a service message ........ 270
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 154
Factory settings submenu ............. 200
Important safety notes .................. 188 Instrument cluster submenu .......... 197
Lighting submenu .......................... 198
Menu overview .............................. 190
Message memory .......................... 203
Navigation menu ............................ 192
Operation ....................................... 189
RACETIMER ................................... 201
Service menu ................................. 197
Settings menu ............................... 197
Standard display ............................ 190
Telephone menu ............................ 194
Trip menu ...................................... 190
Vehicle submenu ........................... 199
Video DVD operation ..................... 193
Operating safety
Declara tion o f conformity ................ 28
Impo
rtant safety notes .................... 28
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 24
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 26
Outside temperature display ........... 188
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 63
P
Paint code number ............................ 322
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 272
Panic alarm .......................................... 41
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 141
Parking brake ................................ 142
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 102
Rear view camera .......................... 169
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 165
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 205
Notes/function .............................. 142 Index 15