Manual Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014)

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CLS Operator' sM anual Order no. 6515 1504 13 Part no. 218 584 36 81 Edition A2 014 É2185843681+ËÍ 2185843681 CLS Operator's Manual ...
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Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehicles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites: http://www.mbusa.com (USA only) http://www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only) Editorial office You are welcome to forward any queries or suggestions you may have regarding this Operator's Manual to the technica ...
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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz We urge you to read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicl eb efore driving. For you ro wn safety and al onger vehicle life, follo wt he instruction sa nd warning notices in this manual. Ignorin gt he mc ould result in damage to th ev ehicle or personal injury to you or o ...
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Index ....................................................... 4 Introduction ......................................... 21 At ag lance ........................................... 29 Safety ................................................... 39 Opening and closing ........................... 75 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 97 Lights and win ...
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1, 2, 3. .. 12 Vs ocket see Sockets 4ETS see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Tractio nS ystem) 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) .................................................. 193 4MATIC off-road system ................... 193 A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 238 Function/notes ............................... ...
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ATA (Anti-Thef tA lar ms ystem) Activating/deactivating ................... 74 Function .......................................... .7 4 Switching off the alarm .................... 74 ATTENTIO NA SSIST Activating/deactivating ................. 228 Display message ............................ 251 Function/notes ............................. 203 Audi ...
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Parking brake ................................ 169 Warning lamp ................................. 266 Breakdown see Flat tire see Towing away Bulbs see Changing bulbs C California Important notice for retail customers and lessees .................... 23 Calling up am alfunction see Display messages Care Carpets ..................................... ...
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Refrigerant ................................. ... .3 78 Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 379 Setting the ai rd istribution ............. 138 Setting the airflow ......................... 139 Setting the ai rv ent s. ..................... 142 Setting the climate mode (AIR FLOW) ............................................ 137 Setting the t ...
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Display messages ASSYST PLU S. ............................... 309 Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 237 Driving systems ............................. 251 Engine ............................................ 248 General notes ................................ 237 Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 237 KEYLESS-GO ............................... ...
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Driving tips AM Gc eramic brakes ..................... 173 Automatic transmission ................. 158 Brakes ........................................... 172 Break-in period .............................. 146 Downhill gradient ........................... 172 Drinking and driving ....................... 170 Driving abroad .......................... ...
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ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program) AM Gm en u( on-board computer) ... 234 Deactivating/activating (AMG vehicles) .......................................... 70 Deactivating/activating (except AMG vehicles) ................................ 227 Deactivating/activating (notes; except AMG vehicles) ...................... 69 Display message .......... ...
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Headlamps Adding flui dt oc leaning system ..... 309 Cleaning system (function) ............ 120 Cleaning system (notes) ................ 378 Fogging up ..................................... 122 see Automatic headlamp mode Head restraints Adjusting ....................................... 100 Adjusting (electrically ). .................. 101 Adjusti ...
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Light function, active Display message ............................ 247 Lights Activating/deactivating the interio rl ighting delayed switch-off .2 32 Active light function ....................... 121 Automatic headlamp mode ............ 117 Cornering light function ................. 121 Driving abroad ............................... 116 Hazard war ...
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Messages see Display messages Mirrors see Exterior mirrors see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) Mobile phone Menu (on-board computer) ............ 226 Modifying the programming (SmartKey) ........................................... 77 MOExtende dt ires .............................. 321 Mounting wheels Lowerin gt he vehicle ...................... 3 ...
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Operator' sM anual Vehicle equipment ........................... 22 Outside temperature display ........... 220 Overhead control panel ...................... 37 Override feature Rea rs ide windows ........................... 65 P Pain tc ode number ............................ 372 Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 313 Pani ca larm ........ ...
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Rear windo wd efroster Problem (malfunction) ................... 141 Switching on/off ........................... 140 Refrigerant (air-conditioning system) Important safety notes .................. 378 Refueling Fuel gauge ............................... 31, 219 Important safety notes .................. 164 Refueling proces s. ..................... ...
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Setting the air distribution ............... 138 Settin gt he airflow ............................ 139 SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 234 Side impact air bag ............................. 45 Side marker lamp (display message) .......................... .................. 247 Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 3 ...
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Stowag en et ................................... 281 Unde rd river' ss eat/front- passenger sea t. ............................. 280 Stowage net ....................................... 281 Stowage space Center console (rear) ..................... 280 Stowage well beneath the trunk floor .................................................... 283 ...
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Characteristics .............................. 354 Checking ........................................ 335 Definition of terms ......................... 354 Direction of rotatio n. ..................... 357 Display message ............................ 258 Distributio no ft he vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 357 DOT, Tire Identific ...
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Opening/closing (automatically from outside) ................................... 86 Opening/closing (manually from outside) ............................................ 85 Trunk lid Display message ............................ 261 Opening/closing .............................. 84 Opening dimensions ...................... 379 Trunk load (maximum) .. ...
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Tightenin gt orque ........................... 361 Wheel size/tire size ....................... 362 Windo wc urtain air bag Operation .................. .................. .... .4 7 Windows see Side windows Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 139 Windshiel dw asher fluid see Windshield washer system Windshield washer system ...
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Protection of the environment General notes H Environmental note Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive 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 am anner that takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account. ...
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Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts H Environmental note Daimle rA Ga lso supplie sr econditioned major assemblies and part sw hic ha re of th es ame qualit ya sn ew parts. They are covered by the same Limite dW arrant ye ntitlements as new parts. ! Air bags and Emergenc yT ensioning Devices, as well as control unit sa nd sensor sf or these restraint syste ...
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Service and vehicle operation Service and literature Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties: R New V ...
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Change of address or change of ownership In th ee vent of ac ha ng eo fa ddress, please sen du st he "Notificatio no fA ddress Change" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cente r( USA )a tt he hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372 )o r Customer Servic eC enter (Canada) at 1- ...
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Never tamper with the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. You shoul dh ave all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at aq ualified specialist workshop. ! There is ar isk of damage to the vehicle if: R the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on ah igh curb or an unpaved road R you drive too fast over an obstacle, e. ...
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Connecting equipmen tt ot he diagnostics connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions test during the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a qualified specialist workshop. It has th ...
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Dat as tore di nt he vehicle Information about electronic data acquisition in th ev ehicle (Includin gn otic ep ursuan tt oC alifornia Code §9 951) Your vehicle records electronic data. If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace (Canada: TELE AID), data is transmitted in the event of an accident. This information helps, for example, to test vehicle s ...
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Dashboard ........................................... 30 Instrument cluster .............................. 31 Multifunction steering wheel ............. 33 Center console .................................... 34 Overhea dc ontrol panel ...................... 37 Door control panel .............................. 38 29 At ag lance ...
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Dashboard Function Page : Steerin gw hee lp addle shifters 160 ; Cruis ec ontrol lever 176 = Instrumen tc lu ster 31 ? Horn A DIREC TS ELEC Tl ever 155 B PARKTRONIC warning display 193 C Overhead contro lp anel 37 D Climat ec ontrol systems 130 E Ignition lock 147 Start/Sto pb utton 147 Function Page F Adjust st he steerin gw heel 106 Steerin gw he ...
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Instrumen tc luster Displays Function Page : Speedometer with segments 220 ; Multifunction display 221 = Tachometer 219 Function Page ? Coolant temperature 219 A Fuel gauge i Adjust the instrumen tc luster lighting using the on-board computer ( Y page 230). Instrument cluster 31 At ag lance ...
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Warning and indicator lamps Function Page : ÷ ESP ® 269 M SPORT handling mode in AMG vehicles 270 ; · Distance warning 275 = å ESP ® OFF 269 ? #! Turn signals 119 A $ Brakes (USA only) 266 B J Brakes (Canada only) 266 C ! ABS 267 D 6 SRS 272 E ; Check Engine 273 F h Tire pressure monitor 276 Function Page G ü Seat belt 265 H ÷ ESP ® in AMG ...
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Multifunction steering wheel Function Page : Multifunction display 221 ; COMAND display ;s ee the separate operating instructions = ? Switches on the Voice Control System; see the separate operating instructions ? ~ Rejects or ends ac all 226 Exits phone book/redial memory 6 Makes or accepts ac all Switches to the redial memory WX Adjusts the volum ...
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Center console Center console, upper section Function Page : COMAND ;s ee th es eparate operatin gi nstructions ; c Seat heating 104 = s Seat ventilation 105 ? c PARKTRONIC 193 A ¤ ECO start/stop function (AM Gv ehicles) 150 Function Page B 45 Indicato rl amp 47 C £ Hazard warning lamps 120 D u Roller sunblin di nt he rear window 287 34 Center co ...
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Center console, lower section Function Page E Stowage compartment 278 Ashtray 287 Cigarett el ighter 288 Socket 289 Cup holder 284 F Cup holder 284 G e Set st he suspension tuning 190 Function Page H É Set st he vehicle level 189 I Stowage compartment 278 J Ú Select st he drive program 159 K COMAND controller; see th es eparate operating instruct ...
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Center console, lower section (AMG vehicles) Function Page E Cup holder 284 F Engages parking position P 168 G Selector lever 155 H Ashtray 287 Cigarett el ighter 288 Socket 289 I COMAND controller; see th es eparate operating instructions Function Page J Stowage compartment 278 K ß Calls up/saves the suspension tuning 191 L à Set st he suspensio ...
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Overhea dc ontrol panel Function Page : u Switche st he rear interio rl ighting on/off 124 ; | Switches the automatic interior lighting control on/off 124 = p Switches the right- hand readin gl amp on/off 123 ? ï MB Info call button (mbrac es ystem) 293 A 3 Opens/closes the slidin gs unroof 93 B G SOS button (mbrace system) 291 C Rear-view mirror ...
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Door contro lp an el Function Page : r 45= Stores setting sf or the seat, exterior mirror sa nd steering wheel 112 ; Adjusts the seats electrically 100 = %& Unlocks/locks the vehicle 83 ? Opens the door 82 A 7 Z ö Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors in/out electrically 109 Function Page B W Opens/closes the side windows 89 C n Activates/ ...
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Useful information .............................. 40 Panic alarm .................. .................. ...... 40 Occupant safety .................................. 40 Children in the vehicle .................... .... 60 Driving safet ys ystems ....................... 66 Thef td eterrent locking system ......... 73 39 Safety ...
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Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please not et hat your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- rela ...
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i For information on infants and children traveling with yo ui nt he vehicle as well as restraint systems for infants and children, see "Childre ni nt he vehicle" ( Y page 60). SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Introduction RS consist so f: R The 6 RS warning lamp R Air bags R The air bag control unit with crash sensors R Emergency Tens ...
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R No modifications of any kind may be made to any components or wiring of the SRS. R Do not change or remove any component or part of the SRS. R Do not install additional trim material ,s eat covers, badges, etc. to the: - padded steering wheel boss - knee bag covers - front-passenger air bag cover - outer side of front seat bolsters - side trim ne ...
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G WARNING Air bag sa re designed to reduce the incidence of injurie sa nd fatalities in certain situations: R frontal impacts (driver's and front- passenger front air bag sa nd knee bags) R side impacts (sid ei mpact air bags, window curtai na ir bags and pelvis air bags) R rollover (window curtain air bags) However, no system available today ...
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If you sell you rv ehicle, it is important that you make the buyer aware of this safety information .B es ure to give the buyer this Operator's Manual. If the air bags are deployed, you will hear a bang, and as mall amount of powder may also be released. Only in rare cases will the bang affect your hearing. The powder that is released generall ...
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tota la vailable propellant gas, thereby reducing the risk of injury .I ft he ai rb ag control uni tr ecognize sw it hi naf ew milliseconds tha tt he vehicle is being braked or accelerated faster than originally predicted, the front air bag is filled with the maximum amount of propellant gas available. The deployment of the front-passenger front ai ...
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You should only use seat cover that have been approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. The seat covers must have as pecial tear seam for side impact air bags. Otherwise, the side impact air bags cannot deploy correctly and therefore cannot provide the intended protection in the even to fa na ccident. Front side impact air bags : and rear side im ...
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The pelvis air bags deploy next to and below the outer seat cushions. They are deployed: R on the side on which an impact occurs R at the start of an accident with ah igh rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or acceleration ,e .g. in as ide impact R independently of the use of the seat belt R independently of the front air bags R independently of t ...
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or if the front-passenger seat is classified as being empty. When the OCS senses that the front- passenger seat occupant is classified as being up to or less than the weight of at ypical 12-month-old child in as tandard child restraint ,t he 45 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and remain illuminated, indicating that the fro ...
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Note the following important information if it is necessary to carry ac hild on the front- passenger seat: R Your vehicle is equipped with air bag technology designed to deactivate the front-passenger front air bag and the front- passenger knee bag in you rv ehicle when the system senses the weight of at ypical 12-month-old child or less along with ...
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If the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock or is in position 0 ,P ASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp : does not light up. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) categorize st he occupant on the front- passenge rs eat using aw eight sensor .T he front-passenger front air bag is deactivated automatically for certain weight categories. The P ...
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Cente rb efore seating any child on the front passenger seat. G WARNING Objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system could affect the function of the OCS. This could result in the front-passenger fron ta ir bag not functioning as intended during an accident. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. Do not plac ...
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Problems with the Occupant Classification System G WARNING If the 45 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated when the weight of at ypical adult or someone larger than as mall individual has been detected on the passenger seat, do not allow any occupant to use the passenger seat until the system has been repaired. G WARNING If the 45 indi ...
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up and/or does not stay on. The front-passenger seat is: R unoccupied R occupied with the weight of ac hild up to twelve months old in ac hild restraint system The COS is malfunctioning. X Make sure there is nothin gb etween the seat cushion ...
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Resetting triggere dN ECK-PR Oh ead restraints/NECK-PR Ol uxur yh ead restraints NECK-PR Oh ea dr estraints NECK-PRO head restraints X Tilt th et op of th eN EC K-PRO head restraint cushion forwards in th ed irection of arrow : . X Push th eN EC K-PRO head restraint cushion down in th ed irection of arrow ; as far as it will go. X Wit hy our han df ...
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R if, on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS ,t he radar sensor system detect sa ni mminent dange ro fc ollision in certain situations. R in critical driving situations, e.g. when physical limits are exceeded and the vehicle understeers or oversteers severely. PRE-SAFE ® takes the following measures depending on the hazardous situation detected: R the fr ...
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Correct use of th es eat belts G WARNING US ES EA TB EL TS PROPERLY R Seat belt sc an only work when used properly. Never wear seat belt si na ny other way than as describe di nt hi ss ection, as that coul dr esult in serious injuries in the event of an accident. R Eac ho ccupan ts hould wear their seat belt at all times, because seat belts help re ...
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placed in the rear seat whenever possible. Regardless of seatin gp osition ,c hildren 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized child restraint system or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information ,s ee the "Children in the vehicle" section. Ac hild& ...
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Bel th eight adjustment Yo uc an adjus tt he seat belt height on the front seats. Adjust the belt to ah eight that allow st he upper part of the seat belt to be routed across the center of your shoulder. X To raise: slide the belt sash guide upwards. The belt sash guide engages in various positions. X To lower: press and hold belt sash guide releas ...
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60 seconds or until the drive ro rf ront passenger have fastene dt heir sea tb elts. If the driver/fron tp assenger unfasten their seat belt while the vehicle is in motion ,t he 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up and a warning ton es ounds again. The warning ton ec eases even if the driver or front-passenger seat belt has still not been fastened af ...
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health hazard and does not indicate that there is af ire in the vehicle. The dust might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for people with asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. You can also open the window to allow fresh air to enter the vehicle interior. The ...
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front passenger sea tu ntil the system ha s been repaired. Ac hild in ar ear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates. R If you have to place ac hild in af orward- facing child restraint on the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible ...
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G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could: R open the doors, thus endangering other people or road users. R get out and disrupt traffic. R operate the vehicle's equipment. Additionally, children coul ds et the vehicl ei n motion if, for example, they: R release the parking brake. R shifting the automatic transmissi ...
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Special seat belt retractor G WARNING If the seat belt is released while driving, the child restraint system will no longer be secured properly. The special seat belt retractor is disabled and the inertia real draws in ap ortion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot be immediately refastened. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fat ...
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Secure child restraint systems withou ta LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing system using the seat belts in the vehicle. When installing child restraint systems, you must observe the manufacturer's installation instructions. Top Tether Top Tether anchorages G WARNING Alway sl ock the rear seat backrests in their upright positio nw hen the ...
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Additionally, children could set the vehicl ei n motion if, for example, they: R release the parking brake. R shifting the automatic transmission ou to f park position P R Start the engine. There is ar isk of an acciden ta nd injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children or animals un ...
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X To activate/deactivate: press button ; . If indicator lamp : is lit, operatio no ft he rear side windows is disabled. Operation is only possible using the switches in the driver's door. If indicator lamp : is off, operation is possible using the switches in the rear compartment. Driving safety systems Overview of driving safety systems In th ...
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ABS works fro mas peed of abou t5m ph (8 km/h )u pwar ds ,r egardless of road-surface conditions .A BS works on slippery surfaces, eve ni fy ou only brake gently. The yellow ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out when the engine is running. Braking X If ABS intervenes: continue to depres ...
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As ar esult, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all critical situations. There is ar isk of an accident. Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake. In particular, the detection of obstacles can be impaired if there is: R dirt on the sensor so ra nythin ge lse covering the sensors R snow or heavy rain R interference by o ...
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If ESP ® detects that the vehicle is deviating from the direction desire db yt he driver, one or more wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle .T he engine output is also modified to keep the vehicle on the desired course within physical limits. ESP ® assists the driver when pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP ® can also stabilize the v ...
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Deactivating/activating ESP ® (AMG vehicles) Activating/deactivating SPORT handling mode G WARNING Whe nS PORT handling mode is activated, there is ag reater risk of skidding and accidents. Only activat eS PORT handling mode in the situations described in the following. X To activate: briefly press button : . The M SPORT handling mode warning lamp ...
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X To deactivate: press button : unti lt he å ESP ® OFF warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster. The ÷ OFF message appear si nt he multifunctio nd isplay. Deactivate ESP ® when drivin go n designated roads when the vehicle's own oversteerin ga nd understeering characteristics are desired. Drivin gw ithout ESP ® require sa ne xtrem ...
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ADAPTIVE BRAKE ADAPTIV EB RAKE enhance sb raking safety and offers increased braking comfort .I n addition to th eb raking function ,A DAPT IVE BRAKE also has th eH OL Df unction ( Y page 186) and hill start assist ( Y page 150). PRE-SAFE ® Brake Genera li nformation i Observ et he "Importan ts afet yn otes " sectio n( Y page 66). PRE-SA ...
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In order to maintain the appropri at ed istance to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a collision, you must apply the brakes yourself. Due to the nature of the system, particularly complicated driving condition sm ay cause unnecessar yw arning so rt he unnecessary intervention of PRE-SAFE ® Brake. Followin gd amag et ot he front end of the vehi ...
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Contac ta na uthorize dM ercedes-Benz Cente ro rc all 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-thef ta larm system) X To arm: loc kt he vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO. Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm system is armed after approximately 15 seconds. X To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYL ...
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Useful information .............................. 76 SmartKey ............................................. 76 Doors ............................ ........................ 82 Trunk .................................................... 84 Side windows ...................................... 88 Sliding sunroof .................................... 92 75 ...
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Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please not et hat your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- rela ...
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If you do not open the vehicle within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking: R the vehicle is locked again. R the theft deterrent locking system is armed again. X To loc kc entrally: pres st he & button. The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks: R th ed oors R th et ru nk lid R th ef uel filler flap The tur ns ignals flash onc ew hen unlocking and ...
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approximately six seconds until th eb attery check lamp flashes twice ( Y page 79). i If th es ettin go ft he lockin gs ystem is changed within th es ignal range of the vehicle ,p ressin gt he & or % button: R locks or R unlock st he vehicle The SmartKey no wf unction sa sf ollows: X To unlock th ed ri ver's door: pres st he % butto no nc ...
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SmartKey battery Important safety notes G WARNING Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substances. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in severe health problems. There is a risk of fatal injury. Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If ab attery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have t ...
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X Insert the front tabs of battery compartment cover : into the housing first and then press to close it. X Insert mechanical key ; into the SmartKey ( Y page 78). X Check the function of all SmartKey buttons on the vehicle. 80 SmartKey Opening and closing ...
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Problems with the SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey. The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. X Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle fr ...
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine cannot be started using the SmartKey. The on-board voltage is too low. X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior lighting, and try to start the engine again. If this does not work: X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary ( Y page 324). or X Jump ...
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X To unloc kaf ron td oor: pu ll door handle ; . Locking knob : pops up. The door is unlocke da nd can be opened. X To ope naf ron td oor: pull door handle ; . X To unloc kar ear door: pull up locking knob : . The door is unlocke da nd can be opened. X To ope nar ear door: pull door handle ; . Centrally lockin ga nd unlockin gt he vehicle from the ...
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You could therefore lock yourself out if: R the vehicle is being pushed. R the vehicle is being towed. R the vehicle is on ar oller dynamometer. You can also switc ht he automatic locking function on and off using the on-board computer ( Y page 232). Unlocking th ed ri ver' sd oor (mechanical key) If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with ...
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especially if the vehicle is in motion .T here is ar isk of poisoning. Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid open. G WARNING If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extrem eh eat or cold, there is ar isk of injury, possibly even fatal. Never leave children unattend ...
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Opening/closing automatically from outside Important safet yn otes G WARNING Combustion engine se mit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trun kl id is open when the engin ei sr unning, especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is ar isk of poisoning. Always switc ho ff the engin ...
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closing are ad ur ing the closing process .T here is ar isk of injury. Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process. Use one of the following options to stop the closing process: R Press the F button on the key. R press the remote operating switch on the driver's door. R Press the closing or locking b ...
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1 Neutral position. 2 To unlock X Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise from position 1 as far as it wil lg ot o position 2 . The trunk is unlocked. X Turn the mechanical key back to position 1 and remove it. X Insert the mechanical key into the SmartKey. Trunk emergenc yr elease You can open th et ru nk lid from inside the vehicle with th ee m ...
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block so rr estrict sas ide window during the closin gp rocess, the side window opens again automatically. However ,t he automatic reversing feature is only an aid and does not relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention when closin gas ide window. G WARNING The reversing feature does not react: R to soft ,l ight and thin objects, e.g. sm ...
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Convenience opening X Poin tt he tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle. X Press and hold the % button until the side windows and the sliding sunroof are in the desired position. X To interrupt convenienc eo pening: release the % button. Convenienc ec losing feature Important safety notes Information on the side window reversing featu ...
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X Touch recessed sensor surface : on the door handle until the side windows and the sliding sunroof are fully closed. i Make sure you only touch recessed sensor surface : . X Make sure that all the side windows and the sliding sunroof are closed. X To interrupt convenience closing: release recessed sensor surface : on the door handle. Resetting the ...
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Problems with the side windows G WARNING If you close as ide window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury ...
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Do not allo wa nything to protrude fro mt he sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could be damaged. ! The weather can change abruptly. It could start to rain or snow. Make sure that the sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the vehicle. The vehicle electronic sc an be damaged if water enters the vehicle interior. i Resonance noises can occur in ...
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removing the SmartKey from the ignition lock. This function remains active for five minutes or until you open af ront door. Resetting ! If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened or closed full ya fter resetting, contact aq ualified specialist workshop. Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not move smoothly. X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in ...
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Problems with the sliding sunroof G WARNING If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding sunroof closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or even ...
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Useful information .............................. 98 Correct driver's seat position ............ 98 Seats .................................................... 99 Steering wheel .................................. 106 Mirrors ............................................... 109 Memor yf unction .............................. 112 97 Seats, steerin ...
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Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please not et hat your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- rela ...
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The seat belt should: R fit snugly across your body R be routed across the middle of your shoulder R be routed in your pelvic area across the hip joints X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a way that you have ag ood view of road and traffic conditions ( Y page 109). X Vehicles with am emor yf unction: ...
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properly secured in an appropriately sized child restraint system or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information ,s ee the "Children in the vehicle" section. Ac hild's risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehi ...
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G WARNING If hea dr estraints are not install ed and adjusted correctly, they cannot provide protection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury in the hea da nd neck area ,e .g. in the event of an accident or when braking. Always drive with the hea dr estraints installed. Before driving off, make sure for every vehicl eo ccupant that the ...
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Adjusting th er ea rs eat hea dr estraint angle X Pull or push th et op of th eh ead restraint until it is in th ed esired position. Removing and installing th er ea rs eat hea dr estraints G WARNING If head restraints are not installe da nd adjusted correctly, they cannot provide protection as intended. Ther ei sa ni ncreased risk of injury in th ...
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Adjusting th ea ctive multicontour seat Overview : To adjust th es eat cushion length ; To switch th ed ynamic function on or off = To adjust th es ide bolsters of th es eat backrest ? To switch th em assage function on or off A To adjust th ec ontou ro ft he backrest to increase/decreas es upport B To adjust th eh eight/dept ho ft he backrest cont ...
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You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrest si ndividually to provide optimum support for your back. Switchin gt he seat heating on/off Activating/deactivating G WARNING Repeatedly switching on the seat heatin gc an cause the seat cushio na nd backres tp ads to become ver yh ot .T he health of persons with limited temperature sensitivity ...
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Problems with the seat heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat heating has switched off prematurely or cannot be switched on. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior light ...
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Problems with the seat ventilation Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat ventilation has switched off prematurely or cannot be switched on. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interi ...
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Steering wheel heating Activating/deactivating X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock ( Y page 147). X To switch on/off: turn the lever in the direction of arrow : or ; . Indicator lamp = lights up or goes out. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: when you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock, the steering wheel heating is deactivated ...
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Problems with the steering wheel heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions If the steering wheel heating indicator lamp is flashing, the steering wheel heating has switched off automatically. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not ne ...
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Position of the steering wheel for driving The steering wheel is moved to the last selected position when: R the driver's door is closed R with KEYLESS-GO: you press the Start/ Stop button once on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or R with the SmartKey: you insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. When you close the driver's door with the igni ...
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The indicator lamp goes out again after some time. You can adjust the selected mirror using adjustmen tb utton = as long as the indicator lamp is lit. X Press adjustmen tb utton = up, down ,o r to th el eft or right until you have adjusted th ee xter io rm irror to th ec orrect position. You should have ag ood overview of traffic conditions. The co ...
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Automati ca nti-glar em irrors The rear-view mirror and th ee xter io rm irror on th ed river' ss ide automatically go int oa nti- glar em od ei ft he followin gc ondition sa re met simultaneously: R the ignition is switched on and R incident light from headlamps strikes the sensor in the rear-view mirror. The mirrors do not go into anti-glare ...
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X Press memory button M ? and one of the arrows on adjustmen tb utton = within three seconds. The parking position is stored if the exterior mirror does not move. X If the exterior mirror moves out of position, repeat the steps. Calling up as tored parking position setting : Button for the driver's side exterior mirror ; Button for the front-p ...
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X Adjust the sea t( Y page 100). X On the driver' ss ide, adjust the steering wheel ( Y page 106 )a nd the exterio rm irrors ( Y page 109). X Press memory button M and one of the storage position buttons 1 , 2 or 3 within three seconds. The settings are stored in the selected prese tp osition. At one sounds when the settings have been complete ...
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Useful information ............................ 116 Exterior lighting ................................ 116 Interior lighting ................................. 123 Replacing bulbs ................................. 124 Windshield wipers ............................ 125 115 Lights and windshield wipers ...
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Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please not et hat your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- rela ...
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The exterior lighting (except the parking/ standin gl amps) switches off automatically if you: R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock R open the driver's door with the SmartKey in position 0 . Automatic headlam pm ode G WARNING When the light switch is set to Ã ,t he low- beam headlamps may not be switched on automatically if there is f ...
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take precedence ove rt he daytime running lamps. Low-beam headlamps G WARNING When the ligh ts witc hi ss et to Ã ,t he low- beam headlamp sm ay not be switche do n automatically if there is fog, snow or other causes of poor visibility due to th ew eather conditions such as spray. Ther ei sar isk of an accident. In such situations, tur nt he light ...
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Standing lamps 1 W Left-hand standing lamps 2 X Right-hand standing lamps 3 T Parking lamps, license plate and instrumen tc luster lighting 4 Ã Automatic headlamp mode, controlled by the light sensor 5 L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps Switchin go nt he standin gl amps ensure st he corresponding side of th ev ehicle is illuminated. X To switch on th ...
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The blue K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the high- beam headlamps are switched on. X To switch off the high-beam headlamps: move the combination switch back to its normal position. The blue K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. i Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist: when Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active ...
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Cornering ligh tf unction The cornering light function improves the illumination of the road over aw id ea ngl ei n the direction you are turning, enabling better visibility in tight bends, for example. It can only be activated whe nt he low-beam headlamps are switched on. Active: R if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h )a nd switch on ...
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You can use this function to set the headlamps to change betwee nl ow beam and high beam automatically. The system recognizes vehicles with their lights on, either approaching from the opposite direction or traveling in front of your vehicle, and consequently switches the headlamps from high beam to low beam. The system automatically adapts the low ...
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Interior lighting Overview of interior lighting Fron to verhead control panel : u To switch th er ear interio rl ighting on/off ; | To switc ht he automatic interior lighting control on/off = p To switc ht he right-han df ront reading lamp on/off ? c To switch the front interior lighting on/off A p To switch the left-hand front reading lamp on/off ...
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The interior lighting automatically switches on if you: R unlock the vehicle R open ad oor R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock The interior light is activated for as hort while when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock. You can activat et his delayed switch-off using the on-board computer ( Y page 232). Manua li nterior lighting ...
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could burn yoursel fo nt hese components. There is ar isk of injury. Allow these components to cool down before changing ab ulb. There are bulbs other than Xenon and LED bulbs that you cannot replace. Replace only the bulbs listed ( Y page 125). Have the bulbs that you cannot replace yourself changed at aq ualified specialist workshop. If you requi ...
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tha th as collecte do nt he windshield can scratch th eg lass if wipin gt akes plac ew hen th ew indshield is dry. If it is necessary to switch on th ew indshield wiper si nd ry weather conditions, always use washe rf luid when operating the windshield wipers. ! If the windshield wipers leave smear so n the windshield after the vehicle has been was ...
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Depending on the equipment level of your vehicle, there ar et wo variants of wipe rb lade; these are installed and removed in different ways. Based on the diagrams ,c hec kw hich system is installed in your vehicle. Changing the wiper blades (version 1) Removing the wiper blades X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock or turn it to position 0 ...
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Problems with the windshield wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The windshield wipers are jammed. Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper movement .T he wiper motor has been deactivated. X For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. or X Switch off the engine using ...
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Useful information ............................ 130 Overview of climat ec ontrol sys- tems ................................................... 130 Operating the climat ec ontrol sys- tems ................................................... 135 Setting the air vents ......................... 142 129 Climat ec ontrol ...
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Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please not et hat your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- rela ...
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Control panel for dual-zone automatic climat ec ontrol Canad ao nly : Set st he temperature, left ( Y page 138) ; Defrost st he windshield ( Y page 139) = Switches th eZ ONE function on/of f( Y page 139) ? Switches coolin gw it ha ir dehumidification on/of f( Y page 136) A Switches the rear window defroster on/off ( Y page 140) B Set st he temperat ...
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USA only : Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 138) ; Defrosts the windshiel d( Y page 139) = Switches maximum cooling on/off ( Y page 139) ? Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( Y page 136) A Switches the rear window defroster on/off ( Y page 140) B Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 138) C Activates/deactivates air-recirculation ...
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indicator lamp above the á button goes out. R Vehicles with COMAN DM ultimedia- System: if you change the settings of the climate control system, the climate status display appears for approximately three seconds at the bottom of the screen in the COMAND display. See also the separate COMAND operating instructions .Y ou will see the current settin ...
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Control panel for 3-zone automatic climat ec ontrol Canad ao nly Fron tc ontrol panel : Set st he temperature, left ( Y page 138) ; Defrosts th ew indshield ( Y page 139) = Switche st he residual heat function on/off ( Y page 141) ? Switche sc ooling with air dehumidificatio no n/off ( Y page 136) A Switche st he rea rw indow defroster on/off ( Y p ...
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Information abou tu sing 3-zone automatic climate control Automatic climate control The 3-zone automatic climate control is only available on vehicles for Canada. The following contains instructions and recommendations to enable you to get the most out of your automatic climate control. R Activate climate control using the Ã and ¿ buttons. The in ...
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Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification Point st oo bserve befor eu se If you deactivat et he "Cooling wit ha ir- dehumidification "f unction ,t he air inside the vehicl ew ill no tb ec ooled. The air inside the vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore, deactivat et he cooling ...
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Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The indicator lamp in the ¿ button flashes three times or remains off. The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function cannot be switched on. Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a malfun ...
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Setting the temperature Dual-zone automatic climate control Differen tt emperatures can be set for the driver's and front-passenger sides. X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock ( Y page 147). X To increase/reduce: turn temperature control : or B clockwise or counter- clockwise ( Y page 131). Only change the temperature settin ...
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Setting the airflow X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock ( Y page 147). X To increase: press the K button. X To reduce: press the I button. i You can use 3-zone automatic climate control to set the airflow in the rear compartmen ts eparately. If the batter yi sn ot sufficiently charged, blower output may be reduced. As soon as the ...
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MAX COOL is only operational when the engine is running. X To activate: press the Ù button. The indicator lamp in the button lights up. X To activate: press off-road button Ù again. The indicator lamp goes out. The previously selected settings are restored. When you activate MAX COOL, climate control switches to the following functions: R maximum ...
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Problems with the rear window defroster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The rear window defroster has deactivated prematurely or cannot be activated. The battery has not been sufficiently charged. X Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating. When the battery is suf ...
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X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock or remove it ( Y page 147). X To activate: press the Ì button. The indicator lamp in the Ì button lights up. i If the residual heat function is activated, the windows may fog up on the inside. i The blower will run at al ow speed regardless of the airflow setting. i If you activat et he resid ...
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dehumidification" function .O therwise, temperature-sensitive items stored in the glove bo xc ould be damaged. : Air vent thumbwheel ; Air vent When automatic climate control is activated, the glove box can be ventilated, for instance to cool its contents .T he level of airflow depends on the airflow and air distribution settings. X To open/cl ...
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Useful information ............................ 146 Notes on breaking-in an ew vehicle 146 Driving ............................................... 146 Automatic transmission ................... 155 Refueling ............................................ 164 Parking ............................................... 167 Driving tips .................... ...
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Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please not et hat your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- rela ...
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G WARNING Unsuitable footwea rc an hinder correc tu sage of the pedals, e.g.: R shoes with thick soles R shoes with high heels R slippers There is ar isk of an accident. Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct usage of the pedals. G WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations, ...
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The Start/Stop button must be inserted in the ignition lock and the SmartKey must be in the vehicle. Pressing the Start/Stop button several times in succession corresponds to the different key positions in the ignition lock. This is only the case if you are not depressing the brake pedal. If you depress the brake pedal and press the Start/Stop butt ...
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Starting the engine Important safety notes G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could: R open the doors, thus endangering other people or road users. R get out and disrupt traffic. R operate the vehicle's equipment. Additionally, children could set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they: R release the parking b ...
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Pulling away Automatic transmission G WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R ,t he vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is ar isk of an accident. When engaging transmission position D or R , always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate. ! If aw arning tone s ...
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Important safety notes G WARNING If th ee ng in ei ss witched off automatically and you exit th ev ehicle, th ee ngine is restarted automatically. The vehicl em ay begi nm oving. There is ar isk of accident and injury. If you wish to exit the vehicle, alway st urn off the ignition and secure the vehicle against rolling away. General notes : ECO sta ...
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the fourth time. When the ¤ symbo li s shown in green in the multifunctio nd isplay, automatic engine switch-off is again possible. i AMG vehicles: times which the engine can be automatically switched off. i The HOL Df unction can also be activated if the engine has been switched off automatically. It is the nn ot necessary to continue applying th ...
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X To switc ho n( AMG vehicles): press button : . Indicator lamp ; lights up. If drive program S , S+ or M is active, the automatic transmission switches to drive program C . If all conditions for automatic engine switch-off ( Y page 151) are fulfilled, the ¤ symbol is shown in green in the multifunction display. In addition, the Stop/Start active ...
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Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not start. The starter motor can be heard. R There is am alfunction in the engine electronics. R There is am alfunction in the fuel supply. X Before attempting to start the engine again, turn the SmartKey in the ignition back to position 0 or press the Sta ...
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Automati ct ra nsmission Important safety notes G WARNING If th ee ng in es pee di sa bov et he idlin gs peed and you engage transmission position D or R ,t he vehicl ec ou ld pull away suddenly. There is ar is ko fa na ccident. When engagin gt ra nsmission position D or R , always firmly depress th eb rak ep edal and do no ts imultaneously acceler ...
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The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the steerin gc olumn. i The DIRECT SELECT lever alway sr eturns to its original position. The current transmission position P , R , N or D appears in the transmission position display ( Y page 155) in the multifunction display. Transmission position and drive program display ! If the transmission position ...
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Engaging park position Pi nA MG vehicles X When th ev ehicle is stationary, press P button : . Engaging revers eg ear R ! Only shif tt he automatic transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary. X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal. X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the first point of resistance. Shifting to neutra lN G ...
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Engaging drive position D X When th ev ehicle is stationary, depress the brak ep edal. X Push th eD IR ECT SELECT leve rd own past the first point of resistance. Transmission positions B Park position Do not shift the transmission into position P ( Y page 167) unless the vehicle is stationary. The parking lock should not be used as ab rake when par ...
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Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. X Depress th ea ccelerato rp edal beyond the pressure point. The automatic transmission shift st oa lower gear depending on the engin es peed. X Ease off the accelerator pedal onc et he desired speed is reached. The automatic transmission shift sb ack up. Rocking the vehicle free Rockin gt he vehicle ...
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X Turn drive program selector : until the desired drive program appears in the multifunction display in the speedometer. The drive program indicator on drive program selector : lights up in red. C Controlled Efficiency Comfortable, economical driving S Sport Sport yd riving style S+ SportPlus Extremely sporty driving style M Manual Manual gear shif ...
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Manual drive program M General notes You can activate manua ld rive program M in the E and S automatic drive programs. In manua ld rive program M ,y ou can briefly change gea ry ourself by using the steering wheel paddle shifters. The transmission must be in position D . Activating X Shift the transmission to position D . X Pull the left or right s ...
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Shift ranges Introduction i You can restric to rd erestrict the shift range by using the steering wheel paddle shifters. When the automatic transmission is in position D ,i ti sp ossible to restric to re xpand the shift range ( Y page 162). The shift range selecte di ss ho wn in the multifunctio nd isplay. The automatic transmission shift so nly as ...
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the steering whee lp addl es hifter si ft he transmission is in position D .T he gear currently selected and engaged is shown in the multifunction display. Upshifting ! In manual drive program M ,t he automatic transmission does not shift up automatically even when the engine limiting speed for the current gear is reached. When the engine limiting ...
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Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission has problems shifting gear. The transmission is losing oil. X Have the transmission checked at aq ualified specialist workshop immediately. The acceleration ability is deteriorating. The transmission no longer changes gear. The transmission is in em ...
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! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine. The repair costs are high. Notify aq ualified specialist worksho p ...
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X insert the fuel filler cap int ot he holder on the insid eo ff uel filler flap ; . X Completely insert the filler nec ko ft he fuel pump nozzle into the tank ,h ook in place and refuel. X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off. i Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak out. ...
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Problems with fuel and the fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. G WARNING Risk of explosion or fire. X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it immediately ( Y page 147). X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances ...
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When leaving the vehicle, alway st ake the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. ! Always secure the vehicle correctly against rolling away .O therwise, the vehicle or its drivetrai nc ould be damaged. To ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away unintentionally: R the parking brake ...
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Parking brake G WARNING If you must brake the vehicle with the parking brake, the braking distance is considerably longer and the wheels could lock. There is an increased danger of skidding and accidents. Only use the parking brake to brake the vehicle when the service brake is faulty. Do not apply the parking brake too firmly. If the wheels lock, ...
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distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is ar isk of an accident. Only operate this equipment when the vehicle is stationary. Observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are driving .S ome jurisdiction sp rohibit the driver from using a mobile phone while driving av ehicle. If you make a ...
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drivin gs tyle in term so fc onsumption ,t aking the actual and selected condition si nto consideration .Y our driving style can significantly influence the vehicle's consumption. The ECO display consist so ft hree bars: R Acceleration R Constant R Coasting The percent value is the average value of the three bars. The three bars and the mean v ...
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Braking Important safety notes G WARNING If yo us hift down on as lipper yr oa ds ur face in an attempt to increas et he engine's braking effect ,t he drive wheels could lose their grip. There is an increased danger of skidding and accidents. Do not shift down for additional engine braking on as lippery road surface. Downhill gradients ! On lo ...
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Servicing the brakes ! If the red brake warning lamp lights up in the instrumen tc luster and you hear a warnin gt on ew hile the engine is running, the brak ef luid level may be too low. Observe additional warnin gm essages in the multifunction display. The brak ef luid level may be too low due to brak ep ad wear or leakin gb rak el ines. Have the ...
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New and replaced brake pads and discs only reach their optimum braking effect after several hundred kilometers of driving. Compensate for this by applying greater force to the brake pedal. Keep this in mind, and adapt you rd riving and braking accordingly during this break-in period. Excessive heavy braking results in correspondingly high brake wea ...
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If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be stopped when moving at low speed: X Shift the transmission to position N . Drive particularly carefully on slippery road surfaces .A void sudden acceleration, steering and braking maneuvers. Do not use the cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS. i For more information on driving with snow chains, see ( Y pag ...
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Cruise control lever : To activat eo ri ncreas es peed ; To activat eo rr educ es peed = To deactivate cruise control ? To activat ea tt he curren ts peed/last stored speed When you activate cruise control, the stored speed is shown in the multifunction display for five seconds. In the multifunction display, the segments between the stored speed an ...
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Setting as peed X Press the cruise control lever up : for a highe rs peed or down ; for al ower speed. X To adjust the set speed in 1m ph increment s( 1k m/h increments): briefly press the cruise contro ll ever up : or down ; to the pressure point. Ever yt ime the cruise contro ll ever is pressed up : or down ; the last speed stored is increased or ...
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As ar esult, DISTRONI CP LU Sm ay neither give warning sn or interv en ei ns uc hs it uations. There is ar is ko fa na ccident. Alway sp ay carefu la ttentio nt ot he traffic situatio na nd be ready to brake. G WARNING DISTRONIC PLU Sc anno ta lway sc learly identify othe rr oad users and complex traffic situations. In such cases, DISTRONIC PLUS ma ...
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sensor system. DISTRONIC PLUS brakes automaticall ys ot hat the set speed is not exceeded. Change into al ower gear in good time on long and steep downhill gradients. This is especially important if the vehicle is laden. By doing so, you will make use of the braking effect of the engine. This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the b ...
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Activating DISTRONIC PLUS Activation conditions In order to activat eD ISTR ONI CP LUS, the followin gc onditi on sm us tb ef ulfilled: R the engin em ust be started. It may take up to two minutes after pulling away before DISTRONIC PLUS is operational. R the parkin gb rake must be released. R ESP ® must be active, but not intervening. R Active Pa ...
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or brake unexpectedly. There is ar isk of an accident. Pay attention to the road and traffic conditions before calling up the stored speed. If you do not know the stored speed, store the desired speed again. X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you : . X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. The first ...
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vehicles and the right lane on right-hand drive vehicles. Vehicles with COMAND Example :t raffic circle i The following function is not operational in all countries. DISTRONIC PLUS use sa dditiona li nformation from you rn avigation system so that it can react appropriately to certain traffic situations. This is the case if, while following av ehic ...
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Setting as peed X Press the cruise control lever up : for a highe rs peed or down ; for al ower speed. X To adjust the set speed in 1m ph increment s( 1k m/h increments): briefly press the cruise contro ll ever up : or down ; to the pressure point. Ever yt ime the cruise contro ll ever is pressed up : or down ; ,t he last speed stored is increased ...
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When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, one or two segments ; in the set speed range light up. If DISTRONIC PLUS detect sav ehicle in front, segments ; between speed of the vehicle in front : and stored speed = light up. i For design reasons, the speed displayed in the speedometer may differ slightly from the speed set for DISTRONIC PLUS. DISTRONIC PLUS ...
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There are several ways to deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS: X Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards : . or X Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary. When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS, you will see the DISTRONIC PLUS Off message in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds. i The last speed stored remains stored until you switch ...
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Other vehicles changing lanes DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehicle cutting in yet. The distanc et ot his vehicle will be too short. Narrow vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the vehicle in fron to nt he edge of the road, because of its narrow width. The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short. Obstructions and stationary ...
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Important safety notes G WARNING When leaving th ev ehicle, it can still rol la way despit eb ein gb raked by th eH OLD function if: R there is am alfunction in the system or in the voltage supply. R the HOLD function has been deactivated by pressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal ,e .g. by av ehicle occupant. R the electrical system in t ...
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RAC ES TART Important safety notes i Observe the safety notes for the SPORT handling mod e( Y page 70). RAC ES TART is intended solely for activation on dedicated race circuits. RACE START enables optimal acceleration from as tandin gs tart .T he precondition for this is as uitable high-grip road surface. i RACE START is only available in AMG vehic ...
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again after th ev ehicle has been driven a certain distance. AIRMATIC Vehicle level Important safety notes G WARNING When th ev ehicle is bein gl owered, people could become trapped if their limbs are between th ev ehicle body and th ew heel so r underneat ht he vehicle .T here is ar isk of injury. Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or in t ...
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If indicator lamp ; is not lit: X Press the : button. Indicator lamp ; lights up. The vehicle heigh ti sa djusted to raised level. The Vehicle Rising message appears in the display. The "Raised level" setting is canceled if you: R drive at as peed over approximately 75 mph (120 km/h) R drive for approximately three minutes at a speed over ...
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underneat ht he vehicle .T here is ar isk of injury. Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches when the vehicle is being lowered. G WARNING Vehicles with level control: The vehicle is slightly lowered if: R you have selected comfort suspension tuning and R you lock the vehicle within approximately 6 ...
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The AMG Ride Control SPORT + message appears in the multifunction display. Comfort mode When comfor tm ode is selected, the driving characteristics of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select this mode if you prefer a comfort-oriented driving style. Select comfor tm ode also when driving fast on straight roads, e.g. on straight stretches of highwa ...
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Load compensation The vehicle can compensat ed ifferences in th ev ehicle level by raisin go rl owering the rear axle. This is the case, for example, if people get out or if luggage is being loaded. Load compensation takes place if: R ad oor or the trunk lid/tailgate is opened R the parked vehicle is unlocked For larger level changes, the engine mu ...
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Rang eo ft he sensors General notes PARKTRONIC doe sn ot take objects into consideration that are: R below the detection range, e.g. people, animal so ro bjects R above the detection range, e.g. overhanging loads, truck overhangs or loading ramps. : Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand sid e( ex ample) The sensors mus tb ef ree from dirt, ice or ...
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Warning displays Warning display for the front area : Segments on the left-hand side of the vehicle ; Segments on the right-hand side of the vehicle = Segments showing operational readiness The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle. The warning displa yf or the front area is located on the dashboard above the cente ...
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Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments in the PARKTRONIC warning display sa re lit. You also hear aw arning tone for approximately two seconds. PARKTRONIC is then deactivated and the indicator lamp on the PARKTRONIC button lights up. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. X If ...
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Parking tips: R On narrow roads, drive as close to the parking space as possible. R Parking spaces that are littered or overgrown might be identified or measured incorrectly. R Parking spaces that are partially occupied by trailer drawbars might not be identified as such or be measured incorrectly. R Snowfall or heavy rain may lead to ap arking spa ...
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status indicator in the instrument cluster. When ap arking space has been detected, an arrow towards the right or the left also appears. By default, Active Parking Assist only displays parking spaces on the front- passenger side. Parking spaces on the driver's side are displayed as soon as the turn signal on the driver's side is activated ...
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The Park Assist Active Select R Observe Surroundings message appears in the multifunction display. Further transmission shifts may be necessary. As soon as the parking procedure is complete, the Park Assist Finished message appears in the multifunction display .P ARKTRONI Cc onti nue st ob e available. X Maneuver if necessary. X Always observe the ...
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R if the camera is exposed to very bright light R if the area is lit by fluorescen tl ight or LED lighting (th ed isplay may flicker) R if there is as udden change in temperature, e.g. when drivin gi nt oah eate dg arage in winter R if the camera lens is dirt yo ro bstructed R if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this event, have the camera p ...
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: Yellow guide line at ad istanc eo f approximately 13 ft (4 .0 m) from the rear of the vehicle ; White guide line without turning the steering wheel, vehicle width including the exterior mirrors (static) = CL SC ou pe: yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors ,f or current steering wheel angle (dynamic) ? Yellow lane ...
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"Reverse parking" function Backing up straight into ap arking space without turning the steering wheel : White guide line without turning the steering wheel, vehicle width including the exterior mirrors (static) ; CLS Coupe: yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors, for current steering wheel angle (dynamic) ...
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X Stop the vehicl ew he ni ti sa lm os te xactly in front of the parking space. The white lane shoul db ea sc lose to parallel with the parking space marking as possible. Driving to the fina lp osition : White guid el in ea tc urrent steering whee l angle ; Parking space marking X Turn the steering whee lt ot he center positio nw hile the vehicle i ...
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Warning and display messages in the multifunction display X Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on- board computer ( Y pag e2 28). If ATTENTION ASSIST is active, you wil lb e warned no sooner than 20 minutes after you rj ourney has begun. You then hear an intermittent warning ton et wice and the Attention Assist :D rowsiness detected message appear ...
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highlighted in the Night View Assist Plus display. Light from the headlamps of oncoming vehicles does not affect the Night View Assist Plus displa yi nt he multifunction display. This is also the case if you cannot switch on the high-beam headlamps due to oncoming traffic. i Infrared light is not visible to the human eye and therefore does not glar ...
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pedestrians cannot be gaged accurately by lookin ga tas creen. It may be the case that objects are highlighted as well as pedestrians. Fogged up or dirty windshield G WARNING Always remembe rt hat you must concentrate primarily on driving the vehicle. Ad river's attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your ...
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Problems with Night View Assist Plus Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The picture quality of Night View Assist Plus has deteriorated. The windshield wipers are smearing the windshield. X Replace the wiper blades ( Y page 126). The windshield is smeared after the vehicle has been cleaned in a car wash. X Clea nt he windshield ( Y ...
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This device has been approved by the FCC as a" Vehicular Rada rS ystem". The radar sensor is intended fo ru se in an automotive radar system only. Removing, tampering with, or altering the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modificat ...
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indicator lamp goes out and Blin dS pot Assist is operational. If av ehicle is detected within the monitoring rang eo fB lin dS pot Assist at speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h), warnin gl amp : on the correspondin gs ide light su pr ed. This warning is always emitted when av ehicle enters the blind spot monitoring rang ef rom behind or from the side .W ...
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R the distance to the vehicl ei nf ro nt is too small and the lane markings thu sc annot be detected R the lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes branch off ,c ros so ne ano the ro r merge R the road is narrow and winding R there are strong shadows cast on the lane General notes Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of you rv ehicle with ...
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Active Driving Assistance package Genera ln otes The Active Drivin gA ss istance package consist so fD ISTR ONI CP LU S( Y page 177), Active Blind Spot Assis t( Y page 211) and Active Lan eK eepin gA ss is t( Y page 214). Active Blind Spot Assist Genera ln otes Active Blind Spot Assis tu ses ar adar sensor system, pointed toward the rear of the veh ...
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specialist workshop. Active Blind Spot Assist may otherwise no longer work properly. Monitoring area G WARNING Active Blind Spot Assist does not detect all traffic situations and road users. There is a risk of an accident. Always make sure that there is sufficient distance on the side for other traffic or obstacles. Active Blind Spot Assist monitor ...
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The brightness of the indicator/warning lamps is adjusted automatically accordin gt o the ambient light. Visual and acoustic collision warning If you switch on the turn signals to change lanes and av ehicle is detected in the side monitoring range, you receive av isual and acoustic collision warning. You then hear a double warning ton ea nd red war ...
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Active Lan eK eeping Assist Genera ln otes Active Lan eK eepin gA ss is tm onitor st he area in front of your vehicle by means of camera : at the top of the windshield. Active Lane Keeping Assist detect sl ane markings on th er oad and warn sy ou before you leave your lane unintentionally. If you do no tr eact to the warning, al ane-correctin ga pp ...
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R the roa di sn arrow and winding R there ar es trong shadows cas to nt he lane If no vehicle is detected in the adjacent lane and there are broken lane markings detected, no lane-correcting brake application is made. Warning vibration in the steering wheel Aw arning may be given if af ront wheel passes over al ane marking. It will warn you by mean ...
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R steer slightly in the opposite direction R use at urn signal R clearly brake or accelerate Al ane-correcting brak ea pplicatio ni s interrupted automatically if: R ad rivin gs afet ys ystem intervenes ,e .g. ESP ® ,P RE-SAFE ® Brake or Activ eB lind Spot Assist. R lane markings can no longer be recognized. Switching on Active Lane Keeping Assis ...
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Useful information ............................ 218 Importan ts afet yn otes .................... 218 Displays and operation .................... 219 Menus and submenus ...................... 222 Display messages ............................. 237 Indicator and warning lamp si nt he instrument cluster ............................ 264 217 On-boar dc ...
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Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please not et hat your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- rela ...
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Display sa nd operation Instrument cluster : Speedometer wit hs egments ( Y page 220) ; Multifunction display ( Y page 221) = Tachometer ( Y page 219) ? Coolant temperature ( Y page 219) A Fue lg auge Coolant temperatur ed isplay G WARNING Opening th eh oo dw hen th ee ng in ei s overheated or when there is af ir ei nt he engin ec om partmen tc oul ...
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Outsid et emperature display You should pay special attention to road conditions when temperatures are around freezing point. The outside temperature display is in the multifunction display ( Y page 221). Changes in the outside temperature are displayed after as hort delay. Speedometer with segments The segments in the speedometer indicate which sp ...
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Left control panel = ; R Calls up th em en ua nd men ub ar 9 : Press briefly: R Scrolls in lists R Select sas ubmenu or function R In the Audio menu: selects a stored station, an audio track or av ideo scene R In the Tel (telephone) menu: switche st ot he phon eb ook and selects an am eo rt el ephone number 9 : Press and hold: R In the Audio menu: ...
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Text field : shows the selected menu or submenu as well as display messages. The following messages may appear in the multifunction display: Z Shift recommendation ( Y page 161) X j Y Active Parking Assist ( Y page 196) _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist ( Y page 122) ¤ ECO start/stop function ( Y page 150) ë HOLD function ( Y page 186) Menus and submenu ...
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The From Reset trip computer is automatically reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hours or 99,99 9m iles. ECO display Example: ECO display X Press the = or ; button on the steerin gw heel to select the Trip menu. X Select ECO DISPLAY with 9 or : . If the ignition remains switched off for longer than four hours, the ECO display will be automatically re ...
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i When you reset the values in the "ECO display" ,t he values in the trip computer "From start "a re likewise reset. When you reset the values in the trip computer "From start", the values in the "ECO display" are likewise reset. Navigation system menu Displaying navigation instructions In the Navi menu, the ...
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Other status indicator so ft he navigation system R O :y ou have reached the destination or an intermediate destination. R New Route... or Calculating Route : calculating an ew route R Off Map or Off Road :t he vehicle position is outside the area of the digital map (off- map position). R No Route :n or oute could be calculated to the selected dest ...
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Vide oD VD operation Example :C D/DVD change rd isplay : Curren ts cene X Switch on COMAN Da nd select video DVD; see the separate operating instructions. X Press the = or ; button on the steering whee lt os elect the Audio menu . X To select the next/previous scene: briefl yp ress the 9 or : button. X To select as cene from th es cene list (rapid ...
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X Press the 9 or : button to select the desired name. or X To begin rapid scrolling: press and hold the 9 or : button for longer than one second. Rapid scrolling stops when you release the button or reach the end of the list. X If only one telephone number is stored for an ame: press the 6 or a button to start dialing. or X If ther ei sm ore tha no ...
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G WARNING If you deactivate ESP ® ,E SP ® no longer stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. Only deactivate ESP ® in the situations described in the following. It may be best to deactivate ESP ® in the following situations: R when using snow chains R in deep snow R on sand or gravel Activating/deactivatin ...
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X Press the a button. The curren ts election is displayed. X To activate/deactivate: press the a button again. If the Blind Spot Assist Sensors Deactivated or Act. Blind Spot Asst. Sensors Deactivated message appears, the radar sensor system is deactivated. X Switc ho nt he radar sensor system ( Y page 232). For further information about Blind Spot ...
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You can determin ew hether the multifunction display shows some messages in miles or kilometers. X Press the = or ; button on the steerin gw heel to selec tt he Sett. menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Inst. Cluster submenu. X Press a to confirm. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: function. You will see ...
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X Press : or 9 to select the Day Lights: function. If the Day Lights: have been switched on, the cone of light and the W symbol in the multifunction display are shown in red. X Press the a button to save the setting. Further information on daytime running lamps ( Y page 117). Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting X Press the = or ; button ...
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switch-off exterior lighting are on, the following light up: R Parking lamps R Low-beam headlamps R Daytime running lamps R Side marker lamps R Surround lighting in the exterior mirrors Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off If you activate the Interior Lighting Delay function ,t he interior lighting remains on for 20secon ...
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Convenience Activating/deactivatin gt he EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature G WARNING When th eE AS Y-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts th es te ering wheel ,y ou and other vehicle occupants –p articularly childre n–c ould become trapped. There is ar isk of injury. While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is making adjustments, make sure that no one has any body parts ...
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mirrors wil ln ot fold out automatically ( Y pag e1 10). You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors using button : . Restorin gt he factory settings X Press the = or ; button on the steering whee lt os elect the Sett. menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Factory Setting submenu. X Press a to confirm. The Reset All Settings? message ap ...
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RACETIMER Displaying and startin gR ACETIMER : Lap ; RACETIMER The RACETIMER is only intended for us eo na closed race circuit. Do not us et he function on public roads. Yo uc an star tt he RACETIMER when the engine is running or if the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu. X Pr ...
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Deleting all laps If you switch of ft he engine, the RACETIMER is reset to "0" after 30 seconds. All laps are deleted. You cannot delete individua ls tored laps. If you have stopped 16 laps, the current lap does not have to be reset. X Reset the current lap. X Press a to confirm Reset . Reset Race Timer? appears in the multifunction displ ...
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Display messages Introduction General notes Display message sa ppear in th em ultifunction display. Display message sw it hg raphic displays may be shown in simplified for mi nt he Operator's Manual and may differ from the messages shown in the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the displa ym essages and follow the additi ...
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Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE ® ,t he HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable. BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE ® Brake may also have f ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The steerabilit ya nd brakin gc ha racteristics may be severely affected. The brakin gd istanc ei na ne mergenc yb rakin gs ituation can increase. If ESP ® is no to perational, ESP ® is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skiddin ga nd an accident. X Driv eo ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions T ! ÷ Inoperative See Operator' sM anual EB D( electronic brak ef orce distribution), ABS, ESP ® ,B AS ,P RE- SAFE ® ,t he HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due to am alfunction. BA SP LU Sa nd PRE-SAFE ® Brake may also hav ef ailed. In addition ,t he ÷ , å a ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions # Check Brake Pad Wear The brak ep ads/lining sh av er eached their wear limit. X Visit aq ualified specialist workshop. G mbrace Inoperative On eo rm or em ain features of th em brace system are malfunctioning. X Hav et he mbrace system checke di mmediately at aq ualified specialist wor ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 6 SRS Malfunction Servic eR equired There is am alfunction in th eS RS (Supplemental Restraint System). The 6 warnin gl amp also lights up in th ei nstrument cluster. G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered unintentionally or, in th ee vent of an ac ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Operator's Manual The front-passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag are deactivated during th ej ou rney, although: R an adult or R ap erson larger than ac ertai ns iz ei so cc upyin gt he front- passenger seat If additional forces are appl ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions X Visit aq ualified specialist workshop immediately. Fo rf urther information about th eO cc upan tC lassification System, see ( Y page 47). Fron tP assenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's Manual The front-passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag are enabled durin gt he journey ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Operator' sM anual display message sm us tn ot be shown in the multifunction display. X Wait for ap eriod of at least 60 seconds until the necessary system check sh ave been completed. X Make sure that the display messages do not appear in the multifunction display. If these conditi ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b Check Front Left Tur nS ignal or Check Front Right Tur nS ignal The fron tl eft-han do rf ront right-hand tur ns ignal is defective. X Visit aq ualified specialist workshop. b Check Lef tM irror Tur nS ignal or Check Right Mirror Tur nS ignal The tur ns ignal in th el eft-han do rr igh ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b Check Front Left Sidemarke rL amp or Check Front Right Sidemarke rL amp The lef to rr ight fron ts ide marke rl amp is defective. X Visit aq ualified specialist workshop. b Check Rea rL eft Sidemarke rL amp or Check Rea rR ight Sidemarke rL amp The rear lef to rr ight side marker lamp ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Adaptive Highbeam Assist Inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assis ti sf aulty. X Visit aq ualified specialist workshop. Adaptive Highbeam Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are: R the win ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ? Coolan tT oo Hot Sto pV ehicl eT urn Engine Off The coolan ti st oo hot. Aw arning tone also sounds. G WARNING Do no td rive when you re ngine is overheated. Thi sc an caus es ome fluids whic hm ay have leaked int ot he engin ec om partmen tt o catch fire. Stea mf rom the overheated en ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions # The battery is no tb eing charged. Aw arning tone also sounds. Possible causes are: R ad efective alternator R at or np oly-V-belt R am alfunctio ni nt he electronics X Pull ove ra nd stop the vehicl es af el ya nd switch off the engine, paying attentio nt or oa da nd traffic condition ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 4 Check Engine Oil Level (Add 1 quart) AM Gv ehicles: th ee ng in eo il level is to ol ow. X Chec kt he oil level when next refueling, at the latest ( Y page 307). X If necessary, add engine oil ( Y page 308). X Have the engine checked at aq ualified specialist workshop if engine oil nee ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ¨ Vehicl eR ising Your vehicl ei sa djustin gt ot he level you hav es elected. ¨ Vehicl eR ising Please Wait The vehicl el evel is to ol ow when th ev ehicl ei ss ta tionary. A warnin gt on ea lso sounds. X Do no tp ull away. The vehicl el eve li ss et when th ed isplay message disappe ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Lan eK eeping Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator' sM anual or Active Lane Keepin gA ssist Currently Unavailable See Operator' sM anual Lan eK eepin gA ss is to rA ctive Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporaril yi noperative .P ossible causes are: R the windshiel ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Blind Spo tA ssist Currently Unavailable See Operator' sM anual or Active Blind Spo tA ssist Currently Unavailable See Operator' sM anual Blind Spot Assis to rA ctiv eB lind Spot Assis ti st em porarily inoperative. Possibl ec auses are: R th es ensor sa re dirty. R function is ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Par kA ssist Inoperative You hav ej us tc arrie do ut al arg en umber of turning or parking maneuvers. Active Parking Assis tw ill become available again after approximately ten minutes ( Y page 196). X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible ,p aying attention to road ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS Currently Unavailable See Operator' sM anual DISTRONIC PLU Si st emporarily inoperative. Possible causes are: R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. R the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper are dirty. R the radar sensor system is temporarily inope ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Cruise Control Inoperative Cruis ec ontro li sd efective. Aw arning tone also sounds. X Visi taq ua lified specialist workshop. Cruise Control ---m ph Ac ondition for activatin gc ruise control has not been fulfilled. You have tried to store as peed below 20 mph (30 km/h), for example. X ...
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Tires Display messages Possible causes/co nsequence sa nd M Solutions Check Tir eP ressure Soon The tire pressure loss warnin gs ystem has detecte das ignificant los si np ressure. Aw arning tone also sounds. G WARNING Wit ht ir ep ressure sw hic ha re to ol ow, there is ar is ko ft he following hazards: R they may burst, especiall ya st he load an ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check Tires The tire pressur ei no ne or mor et ir es has dropped significantly. The whee lp osition is displayed in th em ultifunction display. Aw arning tone also sounds. G WARNING Wit ht ir ep ressure sw hic ha re to ol ow, there is ar is ko ft he following hazards: R they may burst, ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Tire Press. Monitor Currently Unavailable Due to as ource of radi oi nterference ,n os ig nals can be received from the whee ls ensors .T he tire pressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning. X Drive on. The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the problem has been s ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Servic eR equired Do Not Shift Gears Visit Dealer You canno tc hange the transmission position due to am alfunction. Aw arning tone also sounds. If transmission position D is selected: X Drive to aq ualified specialist worksho pw ithout shiftin gt he transmission from position D . If tra ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Ð Power Steering Malfunction See Operator' sM anual The powe rs teering is malfunctioning. Aw arning tone also sounds. G WARNING You will need to use mor ef orce to steer. Ther ei sar is ko fa na ccident. X Check whethe ry ou are able to apply the extr af orce required. X If you ar ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Â Don't Forget Your Key The display message is shown fo ram ax imum of 60 seconds and is only ar eminder. You have opened the driver' sd oor with the engine switched off. The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the ignitio nl ock. X Remember to take the KEYLESS-GO key with you when you l ...
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Â Remove 'Start' Button and Insert Key The KEYLESS-GO ke yc an continuousl yn ot be detected. KEYLESS-GO is temporarily malfunctionin go ri sd efective. A warnin gt on ea lso sounds. X Inser tt he SmartKey into th ei gnition loc ka nd tur ni tt ot he desire dp osition. X Visit ...
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Safety Seat belts Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ü After startin gt he engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for 6s econds. The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and fron tp assenger to fasten their seat belts. X Faste ny our seat belt ( Y page 56). ü After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning la ...
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Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $ (USA only) J (Canada only) The red brake system warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. Aw arning tone also sounds. G WARNING The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affected. There is ar isk of an accident. X Pull over and st ...
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! The yello wA BS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunction .B AS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program), PRE-SAFE ® ,P RE-SAFE ® Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are therefore also ...
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! The yello wA BS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ABS is temporarily unavailable. BAS ,B AS PLUS, ESP ® ,E BD (electronic brake force distribution), PRE-SAFE ® , PRE-SAFE ® Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist are therefore also deactivated, for example. Possible causes ...
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! The yello wA BS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. EBD is not available due to am alfunction .T herefore, ABS ,B AS, BAS PLUS, ESP ® ,P RE-SAFE ® ,P RE-SAFE ® Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are also unavailable, for example. ATTENTION ...
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ The yello wE SP ® warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. ESP ® or traction control has intervened because there is ar isk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin. Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated. X When pulling away ,o nly depress the accelerator p ...
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷å The yello wE SP ® and ESP ® OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running. ESP ® ,B AS ,B AS PLUS, PRE-SAFE ® ,P RE-SAFE ® Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are not available due to am alfunction. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. G WARNING The brake system continues ...
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $ (USA only) J (Canada only) The red brake system warning lamp comes on while the vehicle is moving. Aw arning tone also sounds. You are driving with the parking brake applied. X Release the parking brake. The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases. 6 The red SRS warning lamp is lit wh ...
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Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ; The yellow Check Engin ew arning lamp light su pw hile the engin ei sr unning. Ther em ay be am alfunction, for example: R in th ee ng in em anagement R in th ef uel injection system R in th ee xhaust system R in th ei gnition system R in th ef uel system The emission limit values may be ...
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ? The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being ...
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions X Leave the vehicle and keep as afe distance from the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. X Check the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning notes ( Y page 308). X If you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the engine coolant system checked. X Make sure that the ai ...
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Tires Problem Possible causes/consequence sa nd M Solutions h The yellow tire pressure monitor warnin gl amp (pressure loss/ malfunction) is lit. The tire pressure monitor ha sd et ecte dal os so fp ressure in at leas to ne of the tires. G WARNING With tire pressures which ar et oo low, there is ar isk of the following hazards: R they may burst, es ...
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Useful information ............................ 278 Stowage areas .................................. 278 Features ............................................. 284 277 Stowage and features ...
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Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please not et hat your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- rela ...
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R Alway ss tor eo bj ects so tha tt hey cannot be flung around in these or in similar situations. R Always make sure that object sd on ot protrude from stowage compartments, parcel nets or stowage nets. R Close lockable stowage compartments while driving. R Stow and secure object st hat are heavy, hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too large in ...
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AMG vehicles X Briefly press trim : . i The stowag et ray can be removed. Stowage compartmen tu nde rt he armrest X To open: pull handle : up. The armres tf olds out. i Dependin go nt he vehicle's equipment, a 12 Vs ocket ,aU SB socket ,a nd an AUX IN connection or Media Interface are installed in the stowage compartment .AM edia Interface is ...
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Stowage compartment in the rear seat armrest ! Do not sit or lean your bodyweight on the armrests when they are folded out as you could damage them. ! Close the cover of the stowage compartmen tb efore folding the rear seat armrest back int ot he seat backrest. X To open: fold down seat armrest ; . X Fold cover : of the armrest upwards. Storage poc ...
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backrest forwards, the respective front seat moves forward slightly, when necessary, in order to avoid contact. X Vehicles without memor yf unction :i f necessary ,m ov et he driver 's or front- passenge rs eat forwards. X Open the trunk. X Pull right-hand or left-hand rear seat backrest release handle : . The correspondin gr ear seat backrest ...
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Trunk There ar es ix cargo ti ed own rings : in the trunk. Ba gh ook G WARNING The bag hook sc anno tr estrain heavy objects or items of luggage. Objects or items of luggage could be flung around and thereby hit vehicle occupant sw hen braking or abruptly changin gd irections. There is ar isk of injury. Only hang light objects on the bag hooks. Nev ...
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Never exceed the maximum roof load and adjust you rd riving style . ! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use roof carriers that have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This help st op revent damage to the vehicle. Position the loa do nt he roof carrie ri ns uch aw ay that th ev ehicl ew ill no ts ustain damag ee ve nw hen it i ...
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arrow to clean it. Clean wit hc lear, lukewarm wate ro nly. Cu ph older in the rear-compartment cente rc onsole X To open: slide cover : forwards. X To remove th ei nsert: slide catch ; inwards in th ed irectio no ft he arrow. X Remove cup holder insert = upwards. X To re-install the insert: place the insert in the stowage space. X Slide catch ; ou ...
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! Make sure that any bottles weighing more than 1.1 lb(0.5 kg) that are stored in the bottle holder, rest on the vehicle floor. The bottle holder could otherwise be damaged. X Press the outer edge of button : and slide in the direction of the arrow until the bottle fits into the opening. X Insert the bottle into the bottle holder. The bottle holder ...
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Rear windo wr olle rs unblind Important safety notes G WARNING When extending or retracting, parts of the body coul db ecome trapped withi nt he sweep of the roller sunblind. There is ar isk of injury. When extending or retracting, make sure that no one has any parts of the body within the sweep of the roller sunblind. If someone becomes trapped, b ...
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X To open: briefl yp ress the trim on cover : . The stowag ec ompartment opens. X To remove the insert: slid ei nsert ; forwards in the direction of the arrow. X Remov ei nsert ; . X To re-install the insert: place the insert into the holde ra nd press it in the opposite direction of the arrow unti li te ngag es. X To close: fol dd ow nc over : . i ...
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AMG vehicles Your attention must always be focused on the traffic conditions. Only us et he cigarette lighte rw hen road and traffic conditions permit. X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock ( Y page 147). X To open: briefly press the trim on cover : . The stowage compartmen to pens. X Press in cigarette lighter ; . Cigarett el ight ...
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AMG vehicles X To open: briefl yp ress the trim on cover : . The stowag ec ompartment opens. X Lif tu pt he cove ro fs ocket ; . X To close: fol dd ow nc over : . Socket in the rear-compartment center console X Slide cover ; forwards. X Lift up the cover of socket : . Socket in the trunk X Lift up the cover of socket : . mbrace Important safety not ...
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R as ervic es ubscription is available R th es ta rter battery is sufficiently charged i Determining th el ocatio no ft he vehicle on am ap is only possible if: R GPS reception is available. R the vehicle position can be forwarded to the Customer Assistanc eC enter. The mbrace system To adjust the volume during ac all, proceed as follows: X Press t ...
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General notes An emergency call is dialed automatically if an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is triggered. i You cannot end an automatically triggered emergency call yourself. An emergency call can als ob ei nitiated manually. As soon as the emergency call has been initiated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button flashes. The multifunction d ...
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vehicl ei mmediatel ya fter pressing the SOS button, you wil ln ot know whethe rm brace placed the emergency call. In this case, always summon assistance by other means. Roadside Assistance button X Press Roadside Assistance button : . This initiates ac all to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center. The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance b ...
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X Press MB Inf oc all button : . This initiates ac all to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center. The indicator lamp in MB Inf oc all button : flashes while the connection is being made. The Connecting Call message appears in the multifunction display and COMAND is muted. If ac onnection can be made, the Call Connected message appears in the ...
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X Select Yes with the = or ; buttons on the COMAND system. X Confirm with the 9 button on the COMAND system. The system calculate st he route and subsequently starts the route guidance with the address entered. i If yo us elect No ,t he address can be saved in the address book. i The Destination Download function is available if the corresponding m ...
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i Destinatio na ddresses are loaded in the same order as the order in which they were sent. Please not et he following if you have multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles with mbrace and activ em brace accounts: if multiple vehicles are registered under the same e-mail address, the destination will be sent to all the vehicles. Vehicle remote opening You ca ...
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Stolen vehicle recovery service If your vehicle has been stolen: X Notify the police. The police will issue an umbered incident report. X This number will be forwarded to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center together with your PIN. The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center then tries to locate the system. The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis ...
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about various special offers at your workshop. R monthly status informatio ne -mail on oil level ,a ir pr essure, maintenance, brakes, etc. If applicable ,y ou wil lr eceive information on special offers in the e-mail. USA only :t his information can als ob e called up under "Owners Online" at http:// www.mbusa.com. Information on the dat ...
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Triggerin gt he vehicle alarm With thi sf un ction, yo uc an trigge rt he vehicle's panic alarm via text message. An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting flashes. Depending on the setting, the panic alarm lasts five or ten seconds. Afterwards, the alarm switches off. Garage door opener Important safety notes G WARNING When you operate or pro ...
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X Press and hold one of buttons ; to ? on the integrated garage door opener. After as hort time, indicator lamp : lights up yellow. i Indicator lamp : lights up yellow as soon as button ; , = or ? is programmed for the first time. If the selected button has already been programmed, indicator lamp : will only light up yellow after ten seconds have e ...
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X Press and hold one of buttons ; to ? on the integrated garage door opener. After as hort time, indicator lamp : lights up yellow. X Release the button. Indicator lamp : flashes yellow. X Press button B of garage door remote control A for two seconds, then release it for two seconds. X Press button B again for two seconds. X Repeat this sequence o ...
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i Make sure that you clear the memory of the integrated garage door opener before selling the vehicle. Compass Calling up the compass To receive ac orrect displa yi nr ear-view mirror : ,t he compass must be calibrated and the magnetic field zone set. X Briefly press button = . Compass ; displays in which compass direction the vehicle is currently ...
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Calibratin gt he compass X Mak es ure that there is sufficient spac ef or you to driv ei nac ircle without impeding traffic. In order to calibrat et he compas sc orrectly, do th ef ollowing: R calibrat et he compas si nt he open and not in th ev icinity of steel structures or high- voltage transmission lines. R switch off electrical consumer ss uc ...
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Useful information ............................ 306 Engine compartment ........................ 306 Maintenance ...................................... 309 Care ............................ ........................ 311 305 Maintenance and care ...
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Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please not et hat your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- rela ...
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! Make sure that the windshiel dw ipers are not folded away fro mt he windshield. You could otherwise damage the windshield wipers or the hood. X Make sure that the windshield wipers are turned off. X Pull release lever : on the hood. The hood is released. X Reach into the gap, pull hood catch handle ; up and lift the hood. If you lift the hood by ...
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Adding engin eo il G WARNING If engin eo il comes int oc ontac tw it hh ot component si nt he engin ec om partment, it may ignite. There is ar is ko ff ir ea nd injury. Mak es ur et ha te ng in eo il is no ts pilled next to the filler neck. Let the engin ec ool down and thoroughly clean the engin eo il off the component sb efore starting the engine ...
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X Park the vehicle on al evel surface. Only check the coolant level when the vehicle is on al evel surface and the engine has cooled down. X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock ( Y page 147). On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the Start/Stop button twice ( Y page 147). X Check the coolant temperature display in the instrument clust ...
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Information on the type of service and service intervals (see the separate Maintenance Booklet). You can obtain further information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at http://www.mbusa.com (USA only). i The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does not show any information on the engine oil level .O bserve the notes on the engin eo il lev ...
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Under these or simila rc onditions, have, for example, the air filter, engine oil and oil filter replaced or changed more frequently. Under arduous operating conditions, the tires must be checked more often .F urther information can be obtained at aq ualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Driving abroad An extensive ...
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Do not remove the SmartKe yf ro mt he ignition lock. Do not open the driver's door or front-passenge rd oor when the engine is switched off. Otherwise, the automatic transmission selects park position P automatically and locks the wheels. You can prevent this by shifting the automatic transmission to N beforehand. R Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: D ...
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R battery R connectors R lights R seals R trim R ventilation slots Damaged seals or electrical components can lead to leaks or failures. Cleaning the paintwork ! Do not affix: R stickers R films R magnetic plates or similar items to painted surfaces .Y ou could otherwise damage the paintwork. Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by corrosi ...
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Cleaning th ev ehicle parts Cleaning th ew heels ! Do no tu se acidic wheel cleaning products to remove brake dust. This could damage wheel bolts and brake components. ! Do not park the vehicle for an extended period straight after cleaning it, particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause increased cor ...
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X Clean th ep lastic lenses of th em irror turn signals in th ee xterior mirror housin gu sing aw et sponge and mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths. Cleaning the sensors ! If you clean the sensors with ap ower washer, make sure that you keep a distance of at least 11. 8i n( 30 cm) between the vehicle and the power ...
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X Befor ec leaning the display ,m ake sure that it is switched off and ha sc ooled down. X Clean the display surface using a commercially available microfiber cloth and TFT/LCD display cleaner. X Dry the display surface using ad ry microfiber cloth. Cleaning Night View Assist Plus ! Never clean the camera lens. When cleaning the field of vision of ...
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mostly made of anodized aluminum and can lose their shine if chrome polish is used .U se ad amp, lint-free cloth instead when cleaning the trim pieces. If the chrome-plated trim pieces are very dirty, you can use ac hrome polish. If you are unsure as to whether the trim pieces are chrome-plated or not, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X ...
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by heatin ga tt emperatures above 176 ‡ (80 †) or in direct sunlight. X Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solution. Cleaning the headliner and carpets X Headliner: if it is very dirty, use as oft brush or dry shampoo. X Carpets: use the carpet and textile cleanin ga gent sr ecommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. 318 Care Maintenance and car ...
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Useful information ............................ 320 Wher ew ill If ind...? ........................... 320 Flat tire .............................................. 321 Batter y( vehicle) ................................ 322 Jump-starting .................................... 326 Towing and tow-starting .................. 328 Fuses .................. ...
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Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please not et hat your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- rela ...
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A Alignment bolt B Sheet for faulty wheel C Tire inflation compressor D Lu gw re nch E Fus ea lloc ation chart X Ope nt he trunk lid. X Lift the trunk floor upwards ( Y page 283). Flat tire Preparing the vehicle Your vehicle may be equipped with: R MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat properties) ( Y page 321) Vehicle preparation is not necessary ...
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In addition to the vehicle load, the driving distance possible depends upon: R Speed R Roa dc ondition R Outside temperature The driving distance possible in run-flat mode may be reduced by extreme driving conditions/maneuvers, or it can be increased through am oderate style of driving. The maximum permissible distance which can be driven in run-fl ...
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Befor eh andling the battery ,t ouch the vehicle bod yt or emove any existing electrostatic build-up. The highly flammable ga sm ixture forms when charging the battery as well as whe nj ump- starting. Always mak es ure that neither you no rt he battery is electrostatically charged. Ab uild- up of electrostati cc harge can be caused, for example: R ...
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The battery and the cover of the positive terminal clamp must be installed securely during operation. Comply with safety precautions and take protective measures when handling batteries. Risk of explosion. Fire, open flames and smokin ga re prohibited when handling the battery. Avoid creatin gs parks. Battery acid is caustic. Avoid contact with ski ...
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over the battery. Keep children away from batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with water and seek medical attention. G WARNING Ad ischarged battery can freeze at temperatures below freezin gp oint .W hen jump-starting the vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is ar isk of an explosion. Allow the frozen batte ...
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Jump-starting For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of a positive terminal and an earth point, in the engine compartment. G WARNING Battery acid is caustic. There is ar isk of injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery. Keep ...
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R Only jump-start from batteries with a1 2V voltage rating. R Only use jumper cables which have as ufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps. R If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected for af ew minutes before attempting to start. This charges the battery slightly. R Make sure that ...
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X First, remove the jumper cable sf rom earth point A and negative terminal ? ,t hen from positiv ec lamp ; and positiv et ermi nal = .B egi ne ac ht ime at the contacts on your own vehicle first. X Close cover : of positiv ec lamp ; afte rr emo ving the jumper cables. X Have the battery checke da taq ualified specialist workshop. i Jump-startin gi ...
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It is better to have the vehicle transported than to have it towed. If the vehicle has suffered transmission damage, have it transported on at ransporter or trailer. The automatic transmission must be in position N when the vehicle is being towed. The battery must be connected and charged. Otherwise ,y ou: R cannot turn the SmartKey to position 2 i ...
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X Take cover ; off the opening. X Screw in and tighten the towing eye clockwise to the stop. Removing the towing eye X Unscrew and remove the towing eye. X Position the top of cover : in the bumper and press it in at the bottom until it engages. X Attach cover ; to the bumper and press until it engages. X Place the towing eye in the vehicle tool ki ...
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X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. X Shift the automatic transmission to position N . As soon as the vehicle is loaded: X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by applying the parking brake. X Shift the automatic transmission to position P . X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove the SmartKey from the ...
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The fuses are located in various fuse boxes: R Fuse box in the engine compartment on the left-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed in the direction of travel R fuse box in the trunk on the right-hand side, when viewed in the direction of travel the fuse allocation chart is located in the vehicle tool kit in the stowage compartment under the trunk ...
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Useful information ............................ 334 Importan ts afet yn otes .................... 334 Operation .......................................... . 334 Winter operation ............................... 336 Check ................................................. 338 Loading the vehicle .......................... 345 All about wheels and tire ...
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Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please not et hat your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- rela ...
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and wheels checked at aq ualified specialist workshop. When parking your vehicle ,m ak es ure that th et ires do no tg et deformed by the curb or other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive over curbs, speed humps or similar elevations, try to do so slowly and at an obtuse angle. Otherwise, the tires, particularly the sidewalls, may be damaged. Re ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 338

Bar indicator : for trea dw ea ri si ntegrated into the tire tread. Treadwear indicator s( TWI) are required by law. Six indicator sa re positioned on the tire tread. The ya re visible once the trea dd epth is approximately á in (1.6 mm). If this is the case ,t he tire is so worn that it mus tb e replaced. Selecting, mounting and replacing tires R ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 339

Only winter tires bearing the i snowflake symbol in addition to the M+S marking provide the best possibl eg rip in wintry road conditions. Only these tires will allo wd riving safety systems such as ABS and ESP ® to function optimally in winter. These tires have been develope ds pecificall yf or driving in snow. Use M+S tires of the same make and ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 340

Check Tir ep re ssure specifications Important safety notes G WARNING Tire sw it ht ir ep ressure st ha ta re to ol ow or to oh igh are associated wit ht he following hazards: R they can burst, in particular if th ev ehicle is heavily laden or when driven at high speeds. R th et ires can wear excessively and/or unevenly, whic hc an severely impai r ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 341

Example: tire pressure table with tire dimensions If at ire size precedes at ire pressure, the tire pressure informatio nf ollowing is only valid for that tire size. The load conditions "partially laden" and "fully laden" are defined in the table for different numbers of occupant sa nd amounts of luggage. The actual number of se ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 342

The tires are cold: R if the vehicle has been parked without direct sunlight on the tires for at least three hours and R if the vehicle has been driven for less than 1m ile (1.6 km). The tire temperature changes depending on the outside temperature, the vehicle speed and the tire load. If the tire temperature changes by 18 ‡( 10 †), the tire pr ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 343

when adjustin gt he tir ep ressure ( Y page 338). i The actual values for tires are vehicle- specific and may deviat ef ro mt he values in the illustration. Checking the tire pressures Important safety notes Observe the notes on tire pressure ( Y page 338). Information on air pressure for the tires on your vehicle can be found: R on the vehicle&apo ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 344

R you adop tav er ys porty driving style (cornering at high speeds or driving with high rates of acceleration). R you are driving with ah eavy loa d( in the vehicl eo ro nt he roof). Restarting the tire pressure loss warnin gs ystem Restart the tire pressure loss warning system if you have: R changed the tire pressure R changed the wheels or tires ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 345

Example: current tire pressure display Important safety notes G WARNING Each tire ,i nclud ing the spare (i fp rovided), should be checked at least once every two weeks when cold and inflated to the pressure recommended by the vehicl em anufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver' sd oor B-pill ar or the tire pressure ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 346

The tire pressure monitor has ay ellow warning lamp in the instrument cluster for indicatin gap ressure loss or malfunction. Whether the warning lamp flashes or lights up indicates whether at ire pressure is too low or the tire pressure monitor is malfunctioning: R if the warning lamp is lit continuously, the tire pressure on one or more tires is s ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 347

one or more tires has dropped suddenly and the tires must be checked. Observe the instructions and safety notes in the display messages in the "Tires" section ( Y page 258). i If the wheel positions on the vehicle are rotated, the tire pressures may be displayed for the wrong positions for a short time. This is rectified after af ew minut ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 348

details of the tire sizes and correspondin gp ressures for tires mounted at the factory. (2) The vehicle identification plate is on the B-pillar on the driver' ss ide. The vehicle identification plate inform sy ou of the gross vehicle weight rating. It is made up of the vehicle weight, all vehicle occupants, the fuel and the cargo. You can als ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 349

Determining th ec orrect loa dl imit Step-by-step instructions The followin gs teps have been develope da s required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S .F ederal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safet yA ct of 1966". X Step 1: Locat et he statement "The combined weight of occupan ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 350

Example: steps 1t o3 The followin gt able show se xamples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying seating configurations and number and siz eo fo ccupants. The followin ge xamples use am aximum load of 1500 lbs (68 0k g) . This is fo ri llustration purposes only. Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehicl ...
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Step 3 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Permissible load (maximu mg ross vehicle weight rating fro mt he Tire and Loading Information placard minus the gross weight of all occupants) 1500 lb s( 68 0k g) Ò 750 lb s( 34 0k g) = 750 lb s( 34 0k g) 1500 lb s( 68 0k g) Ò 540 lb s( 24 5k g) =960 lb s( 43 5k g) 1500 lb s( 68 0k g) Ò 150 lb s( 68 kg) = 135 ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 352

Example: R Treadwea rg rade: 200 R Tractio ng rade: AA R Temperature grade: A All passenge rc ar tires must conform to the statutory safety requirements in additio nt o these grades. i Th ea ctual values for tires ar ev ehicle- specifi ca nd ma yd ev iate from the valu es in the illustration. Treadwear The treadwea rg rade is ac ompara tive rating ...
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Tire labeling Overview : Unifor mT ire Qualit yG rading Standard ( Y page 355) ; DOT, Tire Identification Number ( Y page 354) = Maximum tir el oad ( Y page 353) ? Maximum tir ep ressure ( Y page 340) A Manufacturer B Tire material ( Y page 354) C Tire size designation ,l oad-bearing capacity and speed index ( Y page 351) D Load index ( Y page 353) ...
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calculate db yd iv iding the tire width by the tire height. Tire code: tire code = specifies the tire type. "R "r epresents radia lt ire s; "D" represents diagona lt ires; "B" represents diagona lr adial tires. Optionally, tire sw it ham aximum spe ed of ove r1 49 mph (240 km/h )m ay have "ZR" in the size des ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 355

All-weather tires and winter tires Index Speed rating QM +S 1 up to 10 0m ph (16 0k m/ h) TM +S 1 up to 11 8m ph (19 0k m/ h) HM +S 1 up to 13 0m ph (21 0k m/ h) VM +S 1 up to 14 9m ph (24 0k m/ h) i Not all tires wit ht he M+S markin gp rovide th ed riving characteristics of winte rt ir es. In addition to th eM +S marking, winte rt ires also have ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 356

Do not overloa dt he tires by exceeding the specifie dl oa dl imit .T he maximum permissibl el oa dc an be found on the vehicle' sT ir ea nd Loading Info rmation placard on the B-pillar on the driver's side ( Y page 345). i Th ea ctual values for tires ar ev ehicle- specific and ma yd evia te fro mt he values in the illustration. DOT, Tir ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 357

100 kilopascals (kPa )a re the equivalent of 1b ar. DOT (Department of Transportation) DOT marked tires fulfill the requirements of the United States Department of Transportation. Normal occupant weight The numbe ro fo ccupants for which the vehicl ei sd esigned multiplie db y 68 kilograms (150 lb). Uniform Tire Quality Gradin gS tandards Au niform ...
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Cur bw eight The weight of av ehicle with standard equipment includin gt he maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant .I ta lso includes the air- conditionin gs ystem and optional equipment if these are installed in the vehicle, but does not include passengers or luggage. Maximu ml oad rating The maximum tir el oad is the maximum permissible weight ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 359

Occupant distribution The distribution of occupant si nav ehicl ea t their designated seating positions. Total load limit Rated cargo and luggag el oa dp lus 68 kilograms (150 lb) multiplied by the number of seats in the vehicle. Changing aw heel Flat tire You can find information on wha tt od oi nt he event of af lat tire in the "Breakdown as ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 360

to the tire so rc hassi sc omponents. Components damage di nt hi sw ay ma yf ail unexpectedly .T here is ar isk of an accident. Do not use power washers with circular jet nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged tires or chassis components replaced immediately. Mounting aw heel Preparing the vehicle X Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and l ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 361

Securing the vehicle on slight downhil lg radients X On light downhill gradients: place chocks or othe rs ui tabl ei tem si nf ront of the wheel so ft he front and rea ra xle. Raisin gt he vehicle G WARNING If yo ud on ot positio nt he jack correctly at the appropriate jackin gp oint of the vehicle, the jack could tip over with the vehicle raised. ...
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X Position jack = at jacking point ; . Example X Make sure the foot of the jack is directly beneath the jacking point. X Turn crank ? clockwise until jack = sits completely on jacking point ; and the base of the jack lies evenly on the ground. X Turn crank ? until the tire is raised a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) off the ground. Removing aw heel ! AMG ...
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G WARNING If you tighten the whee lb olts or whee ln uts when the vehicl ei sr aised, the jack coul dt ip over. There is ar isk of injury. Only tighten the whee lb olts or whee ln uts when the vehicl ei so nt he ground. Always pay attention to the instructions and safety notes in the "Changing aw heel" section ( Y pag e3 57). Only use whe ...
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X Stow the jack and the res to ft he vehicle tool si nt he trunk again. X Check the tire pressure of the newly mounted wheel and adjus ti ti fn ecessary. Observe the recommended tire pressure ( Y page 338). i Vehicles with tire pressure monitor: all wheels mounted must be equipped with functioning sensors. Wheel and tir ec ombinations General notes ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 365

at th ef actory as standard equipmen to r optional extras. If you would like to equip your vehicle with approved winter tires, you may also, in certain circumstances, require rims of the appropriate size. The sizes of the approved winter tires may deviate from that of the standard tires. This is dependent on the model and the equipment installed at ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 366

Tires CL S5 50 Summe rt ires R18 Tires Allo yw heels FA: 255/40 R18 99 YX LM OExtended 2 RA: 285/35 R18 97 YM OExtended 2, 3 FA: 8.5 Jx1 8H 2 Whee lo ffset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm) RA: 9.5 Jx1 8H 2 Whee lo ffset: 1.89 in (48 mm) R19 Tires Alloy wheels FA: 255/35 R19 96 YX L RA: 285/30 R19 98 YX L 3 FA: 8.5 Jx1 9H 2 Whee lo ffset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm) RA: 9. ...
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CLS 550 4MATIC Summer tires R18 Tires Alloy wheels FA :2 55/4 0R 18 99 YX LM OExtended 2 RA: 285/35 R18 97 YM OExtended 2, 3 FA :8 .5 Jx1 8H 2 Whee lo ffset :1 .3 6i n( 34.5 mm) RA: 9. 5Jx1 8H 2 Whee lo ffset :1 .8 9i n( 48 mm) R19 Tires Alloy wheels FA :2 55/3 5R 19 96 YX L RA: 285/30 R19 98 YX L 3 FA :8 .5 Jx1 9H 2 Whee lo ffset :1 .3 6i n( 34.5 ...
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CLS 63 AMG Summer tires R19 Tires Alloy wheels FA :2 55/3 5Z R19 (96 Y) XL RA: 285/30 ZR19 (98 Y) XL 3 FA :9 .0 Jx1 9H 2 Whee lo ffset :1 .4 6i n( 37 mm) RA: 10.0 Jx1 9H 2 Whee lo ffset :1 .8 5i n( 47 mm) Winter tires R19 Tires Alloy wheels FA :2 55/3 5R 19 96 VX LM +S i RA: 255/35 R19 96 VX LM +S i FA :9 .0 Jx1 9H 2 Whee lo ffset :1 .4 6i n( 37 mm ...
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Winter tires R19 Tires Alloy wheels FA: 255/35 R19 96 VX LM +S i RA: 255/35 R19 96 VX LM +S i FA: 9.0 Jx1 9H 2 Whee lo ffset: 1.46 in (37 mm) RA: 9.5 Jx1 9H 2 Whee lo ffset: 2.05 in (52 mm) FA: 255/35 R19 96 VX LM +S i RA: 285/30 R19 98 VX LM +S i 3 FA: 9.0 Jx1 9H 2 Whee lo ffset: 1.46 in (37 mm) RA: 10.0 Jx1 9H 2 Whee lo ffset: 1.85 in (47 mm) Eme ...
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the syste mm ay still display th et ire pressure of th er emove dw heel for af ew minutes. The value displayed for the mounte de mergenc ys par ew heel is no tt he same as the current tire pressure of the emergency spare wheel. "Minispare" emergency spar ew heel/ collapsible spar ew heel Removing the "Minispare" emergency spar e ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 371

! Do not operate the tire inflation compressor for longer than eight minutes at at ime without ab reak. It may otherwise overheat. The tire inflation compressor can be operated agai no nce it ha sc oole dd ow n. X Mount the collapsibl es pare whee la s described ( Y page 357). The collapsible spare wheel must be mounted before it is inflated. X Pul ...
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Technica ld ata Al lv eh icle s( exce pt AM Gv ehicles) "Minispare" emergency spare wheel Tires Alloy wheels T1 55/70 R17 11 0M 4, 5 Tire pressure: 42 0k Pa (4. 2b ar/61 psi) 4. 0Bx1 7H 2 4, 5 Wheel offset :1 .3 4i n( 34 mm) T1 55/60 R18 10 7M Tire pressure: 42 0k Pa (4. 2b ar/61 psi) 4. 5Bx1 8H 2 Wheel offset :1 .4 2i n( 36 mm) AMG vehic ...
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Useful information ............................ 372 Information regarding technical data .................................................... 372 Warranty .............................. .............. 372 Identification plates ......................... 372 Service products and filling capaci- ties ................................................... ...
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Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please not et hat your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- rela ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 375

Example: vehicl ei de ntification plate (Canada only) ; VIN = Paint code i The data shown on the vehicle identificatio np late is used only as an example. This data is differen tf or every vehicle and can deviate from the data shown here. You can find the data applicabl et oy our vehicle on the vehicle identification plate. VIN X Slide the right-ha ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 376

Comply wit ha ll valid regulation sw it hr espect to handling, storing ,a nd disposin go fs ervice fluids. Components and servic ep roduct sm ust be matched. You should therefor eo nly use products tha th ave been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Information on tested and approved products can be obtaine da ta na uthorized Mercedes- Ben zC ent ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 377

! To ensure the longevity and full performance of the engine, only premium- grade unleaded gasoline must be used. If standard premium-grade unleaded gasoline is unavailable and unleaded gasoline of al ower grade is used for refueling, observe the following precautions: R only fill the fuel tank to half full with regula ru nleaded gasoline and fil l ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 378

The engine oils are matched to the performance of Mercedes-Benz engines and service intervals. You should therefore only use engine oils and oil filters that are approved for vehicles with maintenance systems. For al ist of approved engine oils and oil filters, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Or visit the website http://bevo.mercedes-be ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 379

Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes- Benz according to MB Approval 331.0. Information abou ta pproved brake fluid can be obtaine da ta ny qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at aq ualified specialist workshop and the replacemen tc onfirmed in the Maintena ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 380

Windshield washe rs yste ma nd headlamp cleaning system Important safety notes G WARNING Windshiel dw as her concentrate is highly flammable. If it comes into contact with hot engine components or the exhaust syste mi t could ignite. There is ar is ko ff ire and injury. Make sure that no windshield washer concentrate is spilled nex tt ot he filler ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 381

Refrigerant instruction label Example :r efrigeran ti nstruction label : Warning symbol ; Refrigerant filling capacity = Applicable SAE stan dards ? PAG oil part number A Type of refrigerant Warning symbols : indicate: R possible dangers R having service work carried out at a qualifie ds peciali st workshop Filling capacities All models Capacity Re ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2014) - page 382

Dimensions an dw eights Model Opening height : All models (except AMG vehicles) 69.8 in (1772 mm) CLS 63 AMG 70.0 in (1777 mm) CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC 71.1 in (1806 mm) All models (except AMG vehicles) Vehicle length 195. 1i n( 4956 mm) Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 81.7 in (2075 mm) Vehicle height 55.3 in (1404 mm) Wheelbase 113. 1i n( 2874 m ...

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