2012 Mercedes-benz CLS Class Owners Manual

Electronic brake force distribution see EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

Electronic Traction System see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

Emergency release

Driver's door .................................... 81
Fuel filler flap ................................. 149
Trunk ............................................... 85
Vehicle ............................................. 81

Emergency spare wheel

Storage location ............................ 295
Stowing .......................................... 295

Emergency Tensioning Devices

Function ........................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 37

Emissions purification

Service and warranty information .... 21

Engine

Check Engine warning lamp ........... 248
Display message ............................ 226
ECO start/stop function ................ 135
Emergency starting ........................ 309
Engine number ............................... 346
Irregular running ............................ 138
Starting problems .......................... 138

Index

Starting the engine with the SmartKey ....................................... 134
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 134
Switching off .................................. 150

Engine electronics

Engine oil

Problem (malfunction) ................... 138

Adding ........................................... 282
Additives ........................................ 349
Checking the oil level ..................... 281
Display message ............................ 228
Filling capacity ............................... 347
Notes about oil grades ................... 349
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 281
Temperature (on-board computer) . 213
Viscosity ........................................ 349

ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 213
Deactivating/activating (AMG vehicles) .......................................... 65
Deactivating/activating (except AMG vehicles) ................................ 206
Deactivating/activating (notes; except AMG vehicles) ...................... 64
Display message ............................ 217
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 64
Function/notes ................................ 63
Important safety information ........... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 245

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ................................................ 64
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 290
Exterior lighting

see Lights

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting ....................................... 100
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 101
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 101
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 101
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 212
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 101
Setting ........................................... 101
Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 102
Storing the parking position .......... 102

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Filler cap

Fuel

see Fuel filler flap First-aid kit ......................................... 294
Flat tire

Changing a wheel/mounting the spare wheel ................................... 296
MOExtended run-flat system ......... 302
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 296
Raising the vehicle ......................... 297
Floormat ............................................. 278
Frequencies

Garage door opener ....................... 277

Front windshield

see Windshield

Additives ........................................ 348
Consumption statistics .................. 201
Displaying the current consumption .................................. 201
Displaying the range ...................... 201
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes .................. 347
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 348
Problem (malfunction) ................... 150
Refueling ........................................ 147
Specifications ................................ 348
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 347

Fuel filler flap

Emergency release ........................ 149
Opening/closing ............................ 148

Calling up the range (on-board computer) ...................................... 201

Fuel level

Fuel tank

Capacity ........................................ 347
Problem (malfunction) ................... 150

Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool kit) ...................................................... 294
Fuses

Allocation chart ............................. 310
Before changing ............................. 310
Fuse box in the engine compartment ................................. 310
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 310
Important safety notes .................. 309

Garage door opener

Clearing the memory ..................... 276
Frequencies ................................... 277
Notes ............................................. 273
Opening/closing the garage door .. 276
Programming (button in the rear- view mirror) ................................... 274
Gasoline ............................................. 147
Gear indicator (on-board computer) .......................................... 213
Gear or selector lever (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 291
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 344
Glove box ........................................... 256

Handbrake

see Parking brake Hazard warning lamps ...................... 108
Headlamp cleaning system

Notes ............................................. 351

Headlamps

Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 283
Cleaning system (function) ............ 107
Misting up ...................................... 110
see Automatic headlamp mode

Head restraints

Adjusting ......................................... 94
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 94
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 95
Luxury .............................................. 94
see NECK-PRO head restraints/ NECK-PRO luxury head restraints

Heating

see Climate control

High-beam headlamps

Display message ............................ 225
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off ................................. 109
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Hill start assist .................................. 135
HOLD function

Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ............................. 166

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Hood

Closing ........................................... 281
Display message ............................ 238
Opening ......................................... 280

Key

Ignition lock

see SmartKey positions Immobilizer .......................................... 69
Indicator lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Instrument cluster

Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 208
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 28
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 209
Instrument lighting

see Instrument cluster lighting

Interior lighting

Automatic control .......................... 111
Delayed switch-off (on-board computer) ...................................... 210
Emergency lighting ........................ 111
Manual control ............................... 111
Overview ........................................ 111
Reading lamp ................................. 111
Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 209
Setting the brightness of the display/switch (on-board computer) ...................................... 209
Setting the color of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ......... 210
see Interior lighting

Jack

Storage location ............................ 294
Using ............................................. 297
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 305

see SmartKey

KEYLESS-GO

Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Display message ............................ 239
Locking ............................................ 73
Start/Stop button .......................... 133
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Unlocking ......................................... 73

Key positions

Kickdown

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 133
SmartKey ....................................... 132

Driving tips .................................... 142
Manual drive program .................... 146
Knee bag .............................................. 40

Lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Lane-change assistant

see Blind Spot Assist

Lane detection (automatic)

see Lane Keeping Assist

Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Display message ............................ 231
Function/information .................... 186
Lane Tracking package ..................... 184
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 213
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ................................................ 57
Lighting

see Lights

Lights

Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off . 210
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 107
Cornering light function ................. 109
Display message ............................ 224
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Hazard warning lamps ................... 108
High beam flasher .......................... 108
High-beam headlamps ................... 108
Light switch ................................... 106

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Low-beam headlamps .................... 107
Parking lamps ................................ 106
Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 209
Setting the brightness of the display/switch (on-board computer) ...................................... 209
Setting the color of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ......... 210
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off ................................. 209
Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 209
Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (switch) .................... 107
Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch-off on/off (on- board computer) ............................ 210
Switching the surround lighting on/off (on-board computer) .......... 210
Turn signals ................................... 108
see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting Light sensor (display message) ....... 226
LIM indicator lamp

Cruise control ................................ 155
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 159
Loading guidelines ............................ 256
Locking

see Central locking

Locking (doors)

Automatic ........................................ 80
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking button) ............................................. 80

Locking centrally

see Central locking

Locking verification signal (on- board computer) ............................... 211
Low-beam headlamps

Display message ............................ 224
Setting for driving abroad (symmetrical) ................................. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Luggage net ....................................... 258

Lumbar support

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support ............................................ 97
Luxury head restraints ....................... 94

M+S tires ............................................ 316
Maintenance

see ASSYST PLUS service interval display

Malfunction message

see Display messages Massage function (PULSE) ................. 97
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 288
mbrace

Call priority .................................... 271
Display message ............................ 220
Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 272
Emergency call .............................. 269
Important safety notes .................. 267
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 273
MB info call button ........................ 271
Remote vehicle locking .................. 273
Roadside Assistance button .......... 270
Search & Send ............................... 272
Self-test ......................................... 268
System .......................................... 268
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 272

Mechanical key

Function/notes ................................ 75
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 81
Memory card (audio) ......................... 203
Memory function ............................... 102
Message memory (on-board computer) .......................................... 216
Messages

see Display messages

Mirrors

see Exterior mirrors see Vanity mirror

Mobile phone

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 204

Modifying the programming (SmartKey) ........................................... 75

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MOExtended run-flat system ........... 302
MP3

Operating ....................................... 203
see separate operating instructions Multicontour seat ................................ 96
Multifunction display

Function/notes ............................. 198
Permanent display ......................... 208

Multifunction steering wheel

Operating the on-board computer . 197
Overview .......................................... 29

Navigation

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 202
On-board computer ....................... 202
see separate operating instructions

NECK-PRO head restraints

Operation ......................................... 48
Resetting after being triggered ........ 49

NECK-PRO luxury head restraints

Operation ......................................... 48
Resetting after being triggered ........ 49

Night View Assist Plus

Activating/deactivating ................. 181
Cleaning ......................................... 290
Function/notes ............................. 181
Problem (malfunction) ................... 184

Occupant Classification System (OCS)

Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 43
System self-test ............................... 46

Occupant safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
System overview .............................. 36
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 348
Odometer ........................................... 201
see Trip odometer

Off-road system

4MATIC .......................................... 171

Oil

see Engine oil

On-board computer

AMG menu ..................................... 213
Assistance menu ........................... 206
Audio menu ................................... 203
Convenience submenu .................. 212
Displaying a service message ........ 285
Display messages .......................... 216
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 163
Factory settings submenu ............. 212
Important safety notes .................. 196
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 208
Lighting submenu .......................... 209
Menu overview .............................. 200
Message memory .......................... 216
Navigation menu ............................ 202
Operating video DVD ..................... 204
Operation ....................................... 197
RACETIMER ................................... 213
Service menu ................................. 208
Settings menu ............................... 208
Standard display ............................ 201
Telephone menu ............................ 204
Trip menu ...................................... 201
Vehicle submenu ........................... 211

Operating system

see On-board computer Outside temperature display ........... 197
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
Override feature

Rear side windows ........................... 59

Paint code number ............................ 345
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 287
Panic alarm .......................................... 60
Parking

Important safety notes .................. 150
Parking brake ................................ 151
Position of exterior mirror, front- passenger side ............................... 102
Rear view camera .......................... 178
see Parking see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

Active Parking Assist ..................... 175
see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC

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Parking brake

Display message ............................ 219
Notes/function .............................. 151
see Parking brake

Radio

PARKTRONIC

Deactivating/activating ................. 173
Driving system ............................... 171
Function/notes ............................. 171
Problem (malfunction) ................... 175
Range of the sensors ..................... 172
Warning display ............................. 173

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ...................................................... 43
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 290
Power washers .................................. 287
Power windows

see Side windows

PRE-SAFE® (Preventive occupant safety system)

Display message ............................ 220
Operation ......................................... 48

PRE-SAFE® Brake (vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS)

Display message ............................ 220
Function/notes ................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 251

PRE-SAFE® Brake (vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS)

Switching on/off ........................... 207

Preventive occupant safety system

see PRE-SAFE® (Preventive occupant safety system) Product information ............................ 21
Program selector button .................. 143
Pulling away (automatic transmission) ..................................... 135

Qualified specialist workshop ........... 22

RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 167
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 213

Radar sensor system

Activating/deactivating ................. 211
Display message ............................ 230

Selecting a station ......................... 203
see separate operating instructions Reading lamp ..................................... 111
Rear axle level control (AMG adaptive sport suspension system) .............................................. 170
Rear compartment

Setting the air vents ...................... 129
Setting the temperature ................ 124

see Lights

Rear lamps

Rear seat

Display message ............................ 238

Rear seat (folding the backrest forwards/back) ................................. 259
Rear view camera

Cleaning instructions ..................... 289
Function/notes ............................. 178

Rear-view mirror

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 101
Rear window blind ............................ 264
Rear window defroster

Problem (malfunction) ................... 126

Rear window heating

Switching on/off ........................... 126

Refueling

Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes .................. 147
Refueling process .......................... 148
see Fuel

Remote control

Reserve (fuel tank)

Reserve fuel

Garage door opener ....................... 273

see Fuel

Display message ............................ 229
Warning lamp ................................. 248
see Fuel Residual heat (climate control) ........ 127
Restraint system

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 22

Roller blind

Roller sunblind

see Roller sunblind

Rear window .................................. 264
Roof carrier ........................................ 261
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 292
Roof load (maximum)

see Technical data

see Route guidance (navigation) Route guidance (navigation) ............ 202

Route

Safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Child restraint systems .................... 55
Occupant Classification System (OCS) ............................................... 43
Overview of occupant safety systems ........................................... 36

see Driving safety systems

Safety systems

Seat belts

Adjusting the driver's and front- passenger seat belt ......................... 53
Adjusting the height ......................... 53
Belt force limiters ............................ 54
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Correct usage .................................. 51
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 54
Fastening ......................................... 52
Important safety guidelines ............. 50
Releasing ......................................... 53
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Special seat belt retractor ............... 57
Switching belt adjustment on/off (on-board computer) ...................... 212
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Warning lamp (function) ................... 53

Active multicontour seat .................. 96
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support ............................................ 97
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 94
Cleaning the cover ......................... 291

Seats

Index

15

Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Important safety notes .................... 93
Multicontour seat ............................ 96
Seat backrest display message ..... 238
Seat heating problem ...................... 98
Seat ventilation problem .................. 98
Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 102
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 97
Switching the seat ventilation on/ off .................................................... 98
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 289
Service

see ASSYST PLUS service interval display

Service interval display

Displaying service messages ......... 285
Hiding service messages ............... 285
Notes ............................................. 285
Service messages .......................... 284
Service menu (on-board computer) . 208
Service products

Brake fluid ..................................... 350
Capacities ...................................... 347
Coolant (engine) ............................ 350
Engine oil ....................................... 349
Fuel ................................................ 347
Important safety notes .................. 346
Refrigerant (air-conditioning system) .......................................... 350
Washer fluid ................................... 351

Settings

Factory (on-board computer) ......... 212
On-board computer ....................... 208
Setting the air distribution ............... 124
Setting the airflow ............................ 124
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 213
Side impact air bag ............................. 41
Side marker lamp (display message) ............................................ 225
Side windows

Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 87
Important safety information ........... 86
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 88
Resetting ......................................... 88

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Sliding sunroof

Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 90
Resetting ......................................... 89

SmartKey

Changing the battery ....................... 76
Changing the programming ............. 75
Checking the battery ....................... 76
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 87
Display message ............................ 239
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Loss ................................................. 78
Mechanical key ................................ 75
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 132
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Snow chains ...................................... 317
Socket

Under the armrest ......................... 266

Sockets

Center console .............................. 267
Points to observe before use ......... 266
Rear compartment ......................... 267
Trunk ............................................. 267

Spare wheel

Notes/data .................................... 341
Storage location ............................ 295
Stowing .......................................... 295
see Emergency spare wheel Specialist workshop ............................ 22
Speed, controlling

see Cruise control

Speedometer

Digital ............................................ 201
In the Instrument cluster ................. 27
Segments ...................................... 197
Selecting the unit of measurement ................................ 208
see Instrument cluster

SPORT handling mode

Activating/deactivating (AMG vehicles) .......................................... 65
Warning lamp ................................. 246

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Display message ............................ 221
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36

Standing lamps

Display message ............................ 225
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Starting (engine) ................................ 134
Station

see Radio Steering (display message) .............. 239
Steering wheel

Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 99
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board computer) ...................................... 197
Important safety notes .................... 98
Paddle shifters ............................... 144
Steering wheel heating .................... 99
Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 102

Steering wheel (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 291
Steering wheel heating

Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 99
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 144
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 213
Stowage compartments

Armrest (under) ............................. 257
Glove box ....................................... 256
Parcel net ...................................... 258
Rear ............................................... 258
Under driver's seat/front- passenger seat .............................. 258

Stowage space

Center console .............................. 257
Cup holders ................................... 261
Important safety information ......... 256

Stowage well beneath the trunk floor .................................................... 260
Summer opening

see Convenience opening feature Summer tires ..................................... 316
Sun visor ............................................ 263

Supplement Restraint System

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Surround lighting (on-board computer) .......................................... 210
Suspension tuning

AIRMATIC ...................................... 169
AMG adaptive sport suspension system ........................................... 170
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 213

Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ................................................. 126
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 69

Tachometer ........................................ 197
Tail lamps

Display message ............................ 225
see Lights

TELEAID

Tank

Tank content

Technical data

see Fuel tank

Fuel gauge ....................................... 27

CLS 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY ............................ 351
CLS 550 BlueEFFICIENCY .............. 351
CLS 63 AMG .................................. 352
Tires/wheels ................................. 339

Call priority .................................... 271
Display message ............................ 220
Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 272
Emergency call .............................. 269
Important safety notes .................. 267
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 273
MB info call button ........................ 271
Remote vehicle locking .................. 273
Roadside Assistance button .......... 270
Search & Send ............................... 272
Self-test ......................................... 268
System .......................................... 268
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 272

Accepting a call ............................. 205
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 204

Telephone

Index

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Number from the phone book ........ 205
Redialing ........................................ 205
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 205

Temperature

Coolant .......................................... 196
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 213
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 213
Outside temperature ...................... 197
Setting (climate control) ................ 123

Theft deterrent locking system

Immobilizer ...................................... 69
Through-loading feature ................... 259
Tilt/sliding sunroof

see Sliding sunroof Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 213
Tiredness assistant

see ATTENTION ASSIST

Tire pressure

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 322
Checking manually ........................ 321
Display message ............................ 234
Maximum ....................................... 320
Notes ............................................. 318
Pressure loss warning .................... 321
Recommended ............................... 317

Tire pressure monitoring system

Function/notes ............................. 322
Restarting ...................................... 324
Warning lamp ................................. 252

Tires

Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 337
Average weight of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 335
Bar (definition) ............................... 335
Characteristics .............................. 335
Checking ........................................ 315
Definition of terms ......................... 335
Direction of rotation ...................... 338
Display message ............................ 234
Distribution of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 338
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................... 334
DOT (Department of Transportation) (definition) ............ 335
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) (definition) ..................................... 336

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GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (definition) ..................................... 336
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) (definition) ......................... 336
Important safety notes .................. 314
Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment (definition) ...... 336
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 336
Labeling (overview) ........................ 331
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 337
Load index ..................................... 334
Load index (definition) ................... 336
Maximum loaded vehicle weight (definition) ..................................... 336
Maximum load on a tire (definition) ..................................... 337
Maximum permissible tire pressure (definition) ....................... 337
Maximum tire load ......................... 329
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 337
Optional equipment weight (definition) ..................................... 337
PSI (pounds per square inch) (definition) ..................................... 337
Replacing ....................................... 338
Service life ..................................... 315
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 337
Speed index (definition) ................. 336
Storing ........................................... 339
Structure and characteristics (definition) ..................................... 335
Temperature .................................. 331
TIN (Tire Identification Number) (definition) ..................................... 337
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 337
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 337
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 335
Tire size (data) ............................... 339
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed index .................... 332
Tire tread ....................................... 315
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 337
Total load limit (definition) ............. 338
Traction ......................................... 330
Traction (definition) ....................... 338
Tread wear ..................................... 330
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards ...................................... 330

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (definition) .................... 335
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 336
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 338
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 336
see Flat tire Top Tether ............................................ 58
Towing

Important safety guidelines ........... 306
Installing the towing eye ................ 307
Removing the towing eye ............... 308
With the rear axle raised ................ 308

Towing away

Tow-starting

Transmission

With both axles on the ground ....... 308

Emergency engine starting ............ 309
Important safety notes .................. 306

see Automatic transmission Transporting the vehicle .................. 309
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 291
Trip computer (on-board computer) .......................................... 201
Trip meter

see Trip odometer

Trip odometer

Calling up ....................................... 201
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 202

Trunk

Emergency release .......................... 85
Important safety guidelines ............. 82
Locking separately ........................... 84
Opening/closing (automatically from outside) ................................... 83
Opening (automatically from inside) .............................................. 84

Trunk lid

Display message ............................ 238
Opening/closing .............................. 82

Trunk load (maximum)

see Technical data

Turn signals

Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 108
see Turn signals

Type identification plate

see Vehicle identification plate

U Unlocking

Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
From inside the vehicle (central unlocking button) ............................. 80

Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 263
Vehicle

Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 23
Display message ............................ 237
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings .......................... 208
Limited Warranty ............................. 23
Loading .......................................... 325
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 73
Lowering ........................................ 301
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 152
Pulling away ................................... 135
Raising ........................................... 297
Reporting problems ......................... 23
Towing away .................................. 306
Transporting .................................. 309
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 81
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 73

Vehicle battery

see Battery (vehicle)

Vehicle dimensions

see Technical data Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81
Vehicle identification number

see VIN Vehicle identification plate .............. 345
Vehicle level

AIRMATIC ...................................... 168
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 229
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 294
Vehicle weights

see Technical data Video (DVD) ........................................ 204
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 204
VIN ...................................................... 345

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Warning and indicator lamps

ABS ................................................ 244
Brakes ........................................... 243
Check Engine ................................. 248
Coolant .......................................... 249
Cruise control ................................ 155
Distance warning ........................... 251
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 251
ESP® .............................................. 245
ESP® OFF ....................................... 246
Fuel tank ........................................ 248
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 159
Overview .......................................... 28
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .................................. 43
Reserve fuel ................................... 248
Seat belt ........................................ 241
SPORT handling mode ................... 246
SRS ................................................ 247
Tire pressure monitor .................... 252
Warranty ............................................ 344
Washer fluid

Display message ............................ 239
see Windshield washer system

Weight

see Technical data Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 301
Wheel chock ...................................... 297
Wheels

Changing/replacing ....................... 338
Changing a wheel .......................... 296
Checking ........................................ 315
Cleaning ......................................... 287
Important safety notes .................. 314
Mounting a wheel .......................... 299
Removing a wheel .......................... 299
Storing ........................................... 339
Tightening torque ........................... 301
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 339

Window curtain air bag

Display message ............................ 221
Operation ......................................... 42

Windows

Cleaning ......................................... 288
see Side windows

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Windshield

Defrosting ...................................... 125
Windshield washer system .............. 283
Notes ............................................. 351

Windshield wipers

Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 114
Switching on/off ........................... 113

Winter driving

Important safety notes .................. 316
Slippery road surfaces ................... 154
Snow chains .................................. 317

M+S tires ....................................... 316

Winter tires

Wiper blades

Cleaning ......................................... 289
Important safety notes .................. 114

Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 291

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Product information

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for the type of vehicle. Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as conversion parts and accessories which have been specifically approved for your vehicle for their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to assess other parts. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they have been independently or officially approved. The use of non-approved parts could affect your vehicle's operating safety. Mercedes-Benz therefore recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for the type of vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved conversion parts and accessories are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Here, you will receive advice about permissible technical modifications, and the parts will be professionally installed.

Operator's Manual Notes on the Operator's Manual This Operator's Manual contains a great deal of helpful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this Operator's Manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Vehicle equipment 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 note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations. All the systems found in your vehicle are listed in the original purchase agreement of your vehicle. Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The Operating Instructions and the Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

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: RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty REmission Systems Warranty REmission Performance Warranty RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine,

Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty

RState Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon

Laws)

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Maintenance The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be done at regular intervals. Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service advisor will record every service for you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.

Roadside Assistance The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA) 1-800-387-0100 (Canada) For additional information, refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both in your vehicle literature portfolio.

Change of address or ownership If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire literature in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner.

Operating safety Safety notes G WARNING Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle's electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could

seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function when the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving. G WARNING Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. Such blows can be caused, for example, by running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred: Rturn on your hazard warning flashers. Rslow down carefully. Rdrive with caution to an area which is a safe

distance from the road.

Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/ wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs.

Qualified specialist workshop An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a qualified specialist workshop. It has the necessary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out the work required on your vehicle. This is especially the case for work relevant to safety. Observe the notes in the service booklet.

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Always have the following work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: Rwork relevant to safety Rservice and maintenance work Rrepair work Ralterations, installation work and

modifications

Rwork on electronic components

Proper use G WARNING There are various warning stickers affixed to your vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and others to various dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warning stickers unless the sticker clearly states that you may do so. If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers and be injured.

The proper use of the vehicle requires that you familiarize yourself with the following information and rules: Rsafety notes in this Operator's Manual Rtechnical data in this Operator's Manual Rtraffic rules and regulations Rlaws and safety standards pertaining to

motor vehicles

Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the problem diagnosed and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem again with the Mercedes-Benz Center or contact us at one of the following addresses.

1 The system is called TELE AID in Canada.

In the USA Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Limited Warranty ! Follow the instructions in this manual

about the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage. Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions are not covered either by Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty of Daimler AG.

Data stored in the vehicle Information about electronic data acquisition in the vehicle (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Your vehicle records electronic data. If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace1, data is transmitted in the event of an accident. This information helps, for example, to test vehicle systems after an accident and to continually improve vehicle safety. Daimler AG can access this data and submit it: Rfor safety research or vehicle diagnosis

purposes

Rwith the consent of the vehicle owner

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Ron the instruction of prosecuting

authorities

Rfor use in arbitration of disputes that

involve Daimler AG, its affiliates or its sales and service organizations

Ras otherwise required or permitted by law. Please observe the mbrace1 purchase agreement for further details on the recording and transfer of data by this system.

1 The system is called TELE AID in Canada.

Cockpit ................................................. 26
Instrument cluster .............................. 27
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 29
Center console .................................... 30
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
Door control panel .............................. 34

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Cockpit

Cockpit

Function

Page

Function

: Steering wheel paddle

shifters

; Cruise control lever = Instrument cluster ? Horn A DIRECT SELECT lever B PARKTRONIC warning

display

C Overhead control panel D Climate control systems E Ignition lock

Start/Stop button

144
155
27

140

171
33
118
132
133

F Adjusts the steering wheel

Steering wheel heating

G Combination switch H Parking brake I On-board diagnostics

socket

J Opens the hood K Releases the parking brake L Light switch M Night View Assist Plus

Page 98
99
108
151

280
151
106
181

Instrument cluster Displays

Instrument cluster

27

Function

: Speedometer with

segments

; Multifunction display = Tachometer ? Coolant temperature A Fuel gauge

Page

197
198
197
196

i Adjust the instrument cluster lighting

using the on-board computer (Y page 209).

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Instrument cluster

Warning and indicator lamps

Function : ÷ ESP®

M SPORT handling mode in AMG vehicles

; Distance warning = ESP® OFF ? Turn signal A Brakes (USA only) B Brakes (Canada only) C ABS D SRS E Check engine

Page 245

246
251
245
108
243
243
244
247
248

Function

F Tire pressure monitor G Seat belt H ESP® on AMG vehicles I Coolant J This lamp has no function K High-beam headlamps L Low-beam headlamps M This lamp has no function N Reserve fuel

Page 252
241
246
249

108
107

248

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Multifunction steering wheel

Page

200

200

Page 198

Function

A =;

Selects a menu 9: Selects the submenu or scrolls through lists Confirms selections and hides display messages

B %

204

Back or deactivates the Voice Control System

Function

: Multifunction display ; COMAND; see the separate

operating instructions

= ?

Switches on the Voice Control System; see the separate operating instructions

? ~

Rejects or ends a call Exits phone book/redial memory Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial memory WX Adjusts the volume Mute

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Center console

Center console Center console, upper section

Function

Page

Function

: Audio system/COMAND;

see separate operating instructions

; c Seat heating = s Seat ventilation ? c PARKTRONIC A ¤ ECO start/stop

function (AMG vehicles)

97
98
171

135

B 45 Indicator lamp C £ Hazard warning

lamps

D u Rear window roller

sunblind

Page 43

108

264

Center console, lower section

Center console

31

Function

E Stowage compartment

Ashtray Cigarette lighter Power socket

F Cup holder G e Sets the suspension

tuning

Page 256
264
265
266
261

169

Function

H É Sets the vehicle level I Stowage compartment J Û Selects the drive

program

K Audio/COMAND controller

Page 168
256

143

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Center console

Center console, lower section - AMG vehicles

Function E Cup holder F Engages parking position P G Selector lever H Ashtray

Cigarette lighter Power socket

I Audio/COMAND controller

Page 261
150
139
264
265
266

Function

J Stowage compartment K ß Calls up/saves the

suspension tuning

L à Sets the suspension

tuning

M å ESP® N Drive program selector

Page 256

170

170

65
143

Overhead control panel

Overhead control panel

33

Page

277

274

270

111

111

Function

D Integrated electronic

compass

E Buttons for the garage door

opener

F Microphone for mbrace (emergency call system), telephone and the Voice Control System2

G F Roadside Assistance

button (mbrace system) H p Switches the left-

hand reading lamp on/off I c Switches the front

interior lighting on/off

Function

: u Switches the rear interior lighting on/off

; | Switches the

automatic interior lighting control on/off

= p Switches the right- hand reading lamp on/off ? ï Button for MB Info call

(mbrace system)

A 3 Opens/closes the

sliding sunroof

B G SOS button (mbrace

system)

C Rear-view mirror

Page

111

111

111

271

89

269
101

2 Observe the additional operating instructions.

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Door control panel

Function

Page

: r45=

Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel

; Adjusts the seat electrically = %& Unlocks/locks

the vehicle

? Opens the door

A 7Zö\ Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors in/out electrically

B W Opens/closes the

side windows

C n Activates/

deactivates the override feature for the side windows in the rear compartment

D o Opens the trunk lid

102
94

80
80

100

86

59
84

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Occupant safety .................................. 36
Children in the vehicle ........................ 55
Panic alarm .......................................... 60
Driving safety systems ....................... 60
Theft deterrent locking systems ....... 69

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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 note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- related systems and functions.

i Please read the information on qualified

specialist workshops (Y page 22).

Occupant safety Overview of occupant safety In this section, you will learn the most important facts about the restraint system components of the vehicle. The restraint system consists of: Rseat belts Rchild restraint systems RLATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors Additional protection is provided by: RSRS (Supplemental Restraint System) RNECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO

luxury head restraints

RPRE-SAFE® RAir bag system components with:

- PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp

front-passenger seat with Occupant Classification System (OCS)

The different air bag systems work independently of each other. The protective functions of the system work in conjunction with each other. Not all air bags are deployed in an accident. G WARNING Modifications to or work improperly conducted on restraint system components or their wiring, as well as tampering with

interconnected electronic systems, can lead to the restraint systems no longer functioning as intended. Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs), for example, could deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents although the deceleration threshold for air bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore, never modify the restraint systems. Do not tamper with electronic components or their software.

i See "Children in the vehicle"

(Y page 55) for more information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraints for infants and children.

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Introduction SRS consists of: Rthe 6 SRS warning lamp Rair bags Rair bag control unit (with crash sensors) REmergency Tensioning Devices Rbelt force limiters SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming into contact with the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident. It can also reduce the effect of the forces to which occupants are subjected during an accident.

SRS warning lamps SRS functions are checked regularly when you switch on the ignition and when the engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in good time. The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine is started.

The SRS components are in operational readiness when the 6 SRS warning lamp is not lit while the engine is running . G WARNING The SRS self-check has detected a malfunction if the 6 SRS warning lamp: Rdoes not come on at all Rfails to go out approximately 4 seconds

after the engine was started

Rcomes on after the engine was started or

while driving

For your safety, Mercedes-Benz strongly recommends that you have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Otherwise the SRS may not be activated when it is needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury. The SRS might also deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury. In addition, improper work on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details. USA only: Call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details.

Safety guidelines for seat belts, Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and air bags G WARNING RDamaged seat belts or seat belts that have been subjected to stress in an accident must be replaced. Their anchoring points must also be checked. Only use seat belts

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installed or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

RAir bags and pyrotechnic Emergency

Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling and regard for the environment. Check your national disposal guidelines. California residents, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/ Perchlorate/index.cfm.

RAir bags and ETDs are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD that has deployed must be replaced. PRE- SAFE® has electrically operated reversible belt tensioners in addition to the pyrotechnic ETDs.

RDo not pass seat belts over sharp edges.

They could tear.

RDo not make any modification that could