Mercedes-benz CLS-Class 2015 User Manual

CLSOperator's ManualOrder no. 6515 1577 13 Part no. 218 584 85 01 Edition C-2015É2185848501eËÍ2185848501CLS Operator's Manual

Storing and maintaining currentspeed ... 179Cup holderCenter console ... 293Cente

XTurn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in theignition lock.XTo open manually: press and hold the cor-responding switch.XTo open fully: press the switch

General notesWhen you lock the vehicle, you can simulta-neously:Rclose the side windowsRclose the sliding sunroofUsing the SmartKeyXVehicles without K

Problems with the side windowsGWARNINGIf you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side windowcloses with incr

Do not allow anything to protrude from thesliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals couldbe damaged.!The weather can change abruptly. It couldstart to rai

removing the SmartKey from the ignitionlock. This function remains active for fiveminutes or until you open a front door.Resetting!If the sliding sunr

Problems with the sliding sunroofGWARNINGIf you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the slidingsunroof clo

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Useful information ... 106Correct driver's seat position ... 106Seats ...

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The seat belt should:Rfit snugly across your bodyRbe routed across the middle of your shoul-derRbe routed in your pelvic area across the hipjointsXBef

BAS PLUS with Cross-TrafficAssist ... 71COLLISION PREVENTION ASSISTPLUS ...

The seats should only be occupied bypassengers, if possible.Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, donot cover the seats with insulating mate-rials,

Adjusting the head restraint heightelectricallyXSlide switch for head restraint heightadjustment : up or down in the directionof the arrow.Adjusting t

!Make sure that the rear window rollersunblind has been retracted before the rearhead restraints are removed. You couldotherwise damage the roller sun

Switching the seat heating on/offSwitching on/offGWARNINGRepeatedly switching on the seat heating cancause the seat cushion and backrest pads tobecome

Problems with the seat heatingProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe seat heating hasswitched off prema-turely or cannot beswitched o

Problems with the seat ventilationProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe seat ventilation hasswitched off prema-turely or cannot besw

Steering wheel heatingSwitching on/offXTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-tion lock (Y page 149).XTo switch on/off: turn the lever in thedire

Problems with the steering wheel heatingProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe steering wheelheating has switchedoff prematurely or c

When you close the driver's door with theignition switched on, the steering wheel isalso automatically moved to the previouslyset position.The la

Folding the exterior mirrors in or outelectricallyThis function is only available in Canada.XTurn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in theignition lock

Emergency spare wheelGeneral notes ... 379Important safety notes ... 379Removing ...

RIf electrolyte comes into contact with yourskin or hair or is swallowed, seek medicalattention immediately.RImmediately change out of clothing whichh

Calling up a stored parking position set-tingXTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-tion lock (Y page 149).XAdjust the exterior mirror on the fr

Calling up a stored settingXPress and hold the relevant storage posi-tion button 1, 2 or 3, until the seat, steeringwheel and exterior mirrors are in

Useful information ... 122Exterior lighting ... 122Interior lighting ...

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à is the favored light switch setting. Thelight setting is automatically selected accord-ing to the brightness of the ambient light(exception: poor vi

XTo switch on the standing lamps: theSmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is inposition 0.XTurn the light switch to W (left-hand sideof the vehi

The hazard warning lamps automaticallyswitch on if:Ran air bag is deployed orRthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from aspeed of above 45 mph (70 km/h) an

Important safety notesGWARNINGAdaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognizeroad users:Rwho have no lights, e.g. pedestriansRwho have poor lighting, e.g.

indicator lamp in the multifunction displayremains lit.XTo switch off: move the combinationswitch back to its normal position or movethe light switch

Displaying the current consump-tion ... 230Displaying the range ... 230Driving tips ..

switch-off using the on-board computer(Y page 240).Manual interior lighting controlXTo switch the front interior lighting on/off: press the c button.X

In the Ä or Å position, the appropriatewiping frequency is set automatically accord-ing to the intensity of the rain. In the Åposition, the rain senso

Problems with the windshield wipersProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe windshield wipersare jammed.Leaves or snow, for example, ma

Useful information ... 132Overview of climate control sys-tems ... 132Operati

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Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate controlCanada only:Sets the temperature, left (Y page 141);Defrosts the windshield (Y page 142)=Switches

USA only:Sets the temperature, left (Y page 141);Defrosts the windshield (Y page 142)=Switches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on or off (Y page 143)?Swi

instructions). You will see the current set-tings of the various climate control func-tions.ECO start/stop functionDuring automatic engine switch-off,

Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate controlCanada onlyFront control panel:Sets the temperature, left (Y page 141);Defrosts the windshield (Y pa

USA onlyFront control panel:Sets the temperature, left (Y page 141);Defrosts the windshield (Y page 142)=Switches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on or o

Indicator lampssee Warning and indicator lampsIndicatorssee Turn signalsInstrument clusterOverview ... 33Settin

Optimum use of 3-zone automatic cli-mate controlClimate control systemThe following contains instructions and rec-ommendations to enable you to get th

dows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,deactivate the cooling with air-dehumidifica-tion function only briefly.The "Cooling with air dehumidific

Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" functionProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe indicator lamp inthe ¿

Setting the temperatureDual-zone automatic climate controlDifferent temperatures can be set for thedriver's and front-passenger sides.XTurn the S

Setting the air distributionXTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-tion lock (Y page 149).XPress the _ button repeatedly until thedesired symbol

MAX COOL maximum coolingThe MAX COOL function is only available invehicles for the USA.MAX COOL is only operational when theengine is running.XTo acti

Problems with the rear window defrosterProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe rear windowdefroster has deactiva-ted prematurely or ca

iThe blower will run at a low speed regard-less of the airflow setting.iIf you activate the residual heat functionat high temperatures, only the venti

ature-sensitive items stored in the glovebox could be damaged.:Air vent control;Air ventWhen the climate control system is activated,the glove box can

Useful information ... 148Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-cle ... 148Driv

see Interior lightingLoading guidelines ...286Lockingsee Central lockingLocking (doors)Automatic ...

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DrivingImportant safety notesGWARNINGObjects in the driver's footwell can restrict thepedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.The operating an

KEYLESS-GOGeneral notesVehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped withSmartKeys featuring the integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a detachable Start/Stop bu

XTo switch on the power supply: pressStart/Stop button : once.The power supply is switched on. You cannow activate the windshield wipers, forexample.T

General notesiThe catalytic converter is preheated forup to 30 seconds after a cold start. Thesound of the engine may change during thistime.Automatic

and to depress it before the vehicle begins toroll.GWARNINGAfter a short time, hill start assist will no lon-ger brake your vehicle and it could roll

iAll of the vehicle's systems remain activewhen the engine is stopped automatically.iThe HOLD function can also be activatedif the engine has bee

If drive program S, S+ or M is active, theautomatic transmission switches to driveprogram C.If the indicator lamp on the ECO button is off,the ECO sta

Problems with the engineProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe engine does notstart. The starter motorcan be heard.RThere is a malfun

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe engine is not run-ning smoothly and ismisfiring.There is a malfunction in the engine electroni

Mounting wheelsLowering the vehicle ... 371Mounting a new wheel ... 371Preparing the vehicle ...3

:Transmission position display;Drive program displayThe current transmission position and driveprogram appear in the multifunction display.The current

:Transmission position display;Drive program displayEngaging park position P!If the engine speed is too high or the vehi-cle is moving, do not shift t

Additionally, children could set the vehicle inmotion if, for example, they:Rrelease the parking brake.Rshifting the automatic transmission out ofpark

Transmission positionsBPark positionOnly shift the transmission intoposition P when the vehicle is sta-tionary (Y page 172). The parkinglock should no

AMG vehiclesWhen shifting down, the double-clutch func-tion is active regardless of the currently selec-ted drive program. The double-clutch functionr

E Economy Comfortable, economicaldrivingS Sport Sporty driving styleM Manual Manual gear shiftingiFor further information on the automaticdrive progra

Automatic drive programAutomatic drive program EDrive program E (drive program C on MAGvehicles) is characterized by the following:Rcomfort-oriented e

Shift recommendationThe gearshift recommendations assist you inadopting an economical driving style. The rec-ommended gear is shown in the multifuncti

cally even when the engine limiting speedfor the current gear is reached. When theengine limiting speed is reached, the fuelsupply is cut to prevent t

Problems with the transmissionProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe transmission hasproblems shifting gear.The transmission is losin

Operator's ManualVehicle equipment ... 23Outside temperature display ... 227Overhead control panel ...

!Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with agasoline engine. Do not switch on the igni-tion if you accidentally refuel with thewrong fuel. Otherwise,

Closing the fuel filler flapXReplace the cap on the filler neck and turnclockwise until it engages audibly.XClose the fuel filler flap.Close the fuel

Problems with fuel and the fuel tankProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsFuel is leaking from thevehicle.GWARNINGThe fuel line or the f

GWARNINGIf you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:Rrelease the parking brake.Rshift the automati

Using the SmartKey:XSwitch on the ignition.XDepress the brake pedal and keep itdepressed.XShift to neutral N.XRelease the brake pedal.XRelease the par

If you leave the vehicle parked for longer thansix weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as aresult of lack of use.XVisit a qualified specialist worksh

These systems only work at peak efficiency ifthey are serviced exactly in accordance withthe manufacturer's specifications. For thisreason, only

change dynamically at the beginning of thejourney. On longer journeys, there arefewer changes. For more dynamic changes,carry out a manual reset.For f

RIn order to prevent any salt build-up, applythe brakes occasionally while paying atten-tion to the traffic conditions.RCarefully depress the brake pe

The AMG brake systems are designed forheavy loads. This may lead to noise whenbraking. This will depend on:RspeedRbraking forceRenvironmental conditio

Setting the temperature ... 141Rear fog lampDisplay message ... 256Rear seat (folding the backrest for-wards/bac

Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a quali-fied specialist workshop at the onset of win-ter.Drive particularly carefully on slippery roadsurfaces. Av

Do not use cruise control:Rin road and traffic conditions which do notallow you to maintain a constant speed e.g.in heavy traffic or on winding roadsR

XBriefly pull the cruise control lever towardsyou :.XRemove your foot from the acceleratorpedal.The first time cruise control is activated, itstores t

DISTRONIC PLUSGeneral notesDISTRONIC PLUS regulates the speed andautomatically helps you maintain the dis-tance to the vehicle detected in front. Vehi

Continue to drive carefully and be ready tobrake, in particular when warned to do so byDISTRONIC PLUS.GWARNINGDISTRONIC PLUS brakes your vehicle with

Activating DISTRONIC PLUSActivation conditionsIn order to activate DISTRONIC PLUS, the fol-lowing conditions must be fulfilled:Rthe engine must be sta

XBriefly pull the cruise control lever towardsyou :.XRemove your foot from the acceleratorpedal.DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. The firsttime it is activ

StoppingGWARNINGWhen leaving the vehicle, even if it is brakedonly by DISTRONIC PLUS, it could roll away if:Rthere is a malfunction in the system or i

law. Adjust the distance to the vehicle infront if necessary.You can set the specified minimum distancefor DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time spanbetw

Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activa-ted:Vehicle in front, if detected;Specified minimum distance to the vehi-cle in front; adjustable=Own vehicle?DI

Storing settings (memory func-tion) ... 119Switching seat heating on/off ... 111Switching seat ventila

Cornering, going into and coming out of abendThe ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi-cles when cornering is limited. Your vehiclemay brake unexpe

Crossing vehiclesDISTRONIC PLUS may mistakenly detectvehicles that are crossing your lane. Activat-ing DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights withcrossing t

The support provided by the system can beimpaired if:Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi-cient illumination of the road, or due tosnow, rai

play. Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot aredeactivated.When DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated or notavailable, Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilotar

Deactivating the HOLD functionThe HOLD function is deactivated automati-cally if:Ryou accelerate and the transmission is inposition D or R.Ryou shift

celed. The RACE START CanceledRACE START Canceled mes-sage appears in the multifunction display.XTake your foot off the brake, but keep theaccelerator

The "Lowered” vehicle level is set automati-cally:Rat speeds above 70 mph (113 km/h)Rif you have selected "Sports tuning"(Y page 194)Se

comfortable driving style. Select comfortmode also when driving fast on straight roads,e.g. on straight stretches of highway.XPress button :.Indicator

Sport + modeThe very firm setting of the suspension tuningin Sport + mode ensures the best possiblecontact with the road. Select this mode pref-erably

When changing from Comfort to Sport orSport +, the axle is lowered approximately1.0 in (25 mm). When changing from Sport orSport + to Comfort, the axl

Publication detailsInternetFurther information about Mercedes-Benzvehicles and about Daimler AG can be foundon the following websites:http://www.mbusa

Buttons (on-board computer) ... 227Cleaning ...323Important safety notes ... 113Paddle shif

PARKTRONIC may not function correctly onuneven terrain.PARKTRONIC is activated automatically whenyou:Rswitch on the ignitionRshift the transmission to

ing tone sounds. If the distance falls belowthe minimum, the distance may no longer beshown.Warning displaysWarning display for the front area:Segment

Problems with PARKTRONICProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsOnly the red segmentsin the PARKTRONICwarning displays are lit.You also he

Parking tips:ROn narrow roads, drive as close to the park-ing space as possible.RParking spaces that are littered or over-grown might be identified or

operational at speeds of up to approximately22 mph (35 km/h). While in operation, thesystem independently locates and measuresparking spaces on both s

Otherwise Active Parking Assist will be can-celed.Active Parking Assist brakes the vehicle toa standstill when the vehicle approachesthe rear border o

vehicle parallel to the direction of travel usingActive Parking Assist.XStart the engine.XRelease the parking brake.XSwitch on the turn signal in the

If a system malfunction occurs, the vehicle isbraked to a standstill. To drive on, depress theaccelerator again.Rear view cameraGeneral notesExample:

COMAND, see the Digital Operator's Man-ual.XEngage reverse gear.The rear view camera flap opens. The areabehind the vehicle is shown with guide l

:Front warning display;Additional PARKTRONIC measurementoperational readiness indicator=Rear warning displayVehicles with PARKTRONIC: whenPARKTRONIC i

Tire-change tool kit ... 326TIREFIT kit ... 328TiresAspect ratio (definition) ...

ing space until yellow guide line ; reachesparking space marking :.XKeep the steering wheel in that positionand back up carefully.:Yellow guide line f

Audio 20 or COMAND display in yellow or redrespectively.360° cameraGeneral notesThe 360° camera is a system consisting offour cameras.The system analy

Rif the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LEDlighting (the display may flicker)Rif there is a sudden change in temperature,e.g. when driving into a

RTop view with picture from the rear viewcameraRTop view with picture from the front cam-eraDisplays in the COMAND/Audio 20 dis-playImportant safety n

The distance specifications only apply toobjects that are at ground level.Top view with picture from the front cam-era:Symbol for the split screen set

180° view:Symbol for the full screen setting with rearview camera image;Own vehicle=PARKTRONIC warning displaysi180° view can also be selected as fron

You can have current status information dis-played in the assistance menu (Y page 235)of the on-board computer.XSelect the Assistance display for ATTE

warning. Blind Spot Assist uses sensors in therear bumper for monitoring purposes.Important safety notesGWARNINGBlind Spot Assist does not react to:Rv

Indicator and warning display:Indicator lamp (yellow)Warning lamp (red)Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds belowapproximately 20 mph (30 km/h).

There is a risk of an accident.Always pay particular attention to the trafficsituation and stay in lane, in particular ifwarned by Lane Keeping Assist

Transporting the vehicle ... 339Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-tions) ... 323Trip compute

The warning vibration occurs earlier if:Ryou approach the outer lane marking on abend.Rthe road has very wide lanes, e.g. a high-way.Rthe system recog

radiator grill are free of dirt, ice or slush. Therear sensors must not be covered, for exam-ple by cycle racks or overhanging cargo. Fol-lowing a sev

The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reversegear is engaged. Active Blind Spot Assist isnot operational.The brightness of the warning lamps is auto-m

Switching on Active Blind Spot AssistXMake sure that Active Blind Spot Assist isactivated in the on-board computer(Y page 237).XTurn the SmartKey to p

Rthe distance to the vehicle in front is toosmall and the lane markings thus cannot bedetectedRthe lane markings change quickly, e.g.lanes branch off,

Rthe transmission is not in position D.Ran obstacle has been detected in the lane inwhich you are driving.Rwhen a loss of tire pressure or a defective

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Useful information ... 226Important safety notes ... 226Displays and operation ... 226Men

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Outside temperature displayYou should pay special attention to road con-ditions when temperatures are around freez-ing point.Bear in mind that the out

Reserve fuel ...280Restraint system ... 279Seat belt ...

Left control panel=;RCalls up the menu and menu bar9:Press briefly:RScrolls in listsRSelects a submenu or functionRVehicles with Audio 20: in theAudio

Multifunction display:Text field;Menu bar=Drive program, vehicles with a DIRECTSELECT selector lever (Y page 158) orAMG vehicles (Y page 157)?Transmis

Trip computer "From Start" or "FromReset":Distance;Driving time=Average speed?Average fuel consumptionXPress the = or ; button on

Observe the information on gearshift rec-ommendation Z when shifting manually(Y page 164).AMG vehicles: a gearshift recommendationappears in the statu

When a change of direction is announced, youwill see symbol = for the change of directionand distance graphic ;. The distance indi-cator shortens towa

Vehicles with COMAND:XTo select a preset list or station list:press and briefly hold the 9 or :button until the preset list or station list inthe desi

XEstablish a Bluetooth®connection to Audio20 or COMAND, see the separate operatinginstructions.XPress the = or ; button on the steer-ing wheel to sele

Assistance menuIntroductionDepending on the equipment installed in thevehicle, you have the following options in theDriveAssist.DriveAssist. menu:RDis

XPress the a button.The current selection appears.XTo activate/deactivate: press the abutton again.ESP®is deactivated if the å warning lampin the inst

tion display in the assistance graphics dis-play.For further information about ATTENTIONASSIST, see (Y page 213).Activating/deactivating Blind SpotAss

Protection of the environmentGeneral notesHEnvironmental noteDaimler's declared policy is one of compre-hensive environmental protection.The obje

Instrument clusterSelecting the unit of measurement for dis-tanceThe Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:function allows you to

XPress the = or ; button on the steer-ing wheel to select the Sett.Sett. menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select theLightsLights submenu.XPress a to c

all the doors and the trunk lid/tailgate, theexterior lighting goes off after 15 seconds.iDepending on your vehicle's equipment,when the surround

XPress the = or ; button on the steer-ing wheel to select the Sett.Sett. menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select theConvenienceConvenience submenu.XPr

AMG menu in AMG vehiclesAMG displays:Digital speedometer;Gear indicator=Upshift indicator?Engine oil temperatureACoolant temperatureBStatus indicator

You can start the RACETIMER when theengine is running or if the SmartKey is in posi-tion 2 in the ignition lock.XPress the = or ; button on the steer-

Overall statistics:RACETIMER overall evaluation;Total time driven=Average speed?Distance coveredAMaximum speedThis function is shown if you have store

Display messagesIntroductionGeneral notesDisplay messages appear in the multifunction display.Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in s

Safety systemsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions!÷Currently Unavail‐Currently Unavail‐able See Opera‐able See Opera‐tor&apo

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-ted. The braking dista

You could jeopardize the operating safety ofyour vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheelsas well as accessories relevant to safetywhich have not bee

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsT!÷Inoperative SeeInoperative SeeOperator's ManualOperator's ManualEBD (electro

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions#Check Brake PadCheck Brake PadWearWearThe brake pads/linings have reached their wear lim

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsPRE-SAFEPRE-SAFEFunctions Cur‐Functions Cur‐rentlyrently LimitedLimited SeeSeeOperator&ap

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsRadar SensorsRadar SensorsDirty See Opera‐Dirty See Opera‐tor's Manualtor's Man

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions6SRS. MalfunctionSRS. MalfunctionService RequiredService RequiredThe restraint system is

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsFront PassengerFront PassengerAirbag DisabledAirbag DisabledSeeSee Operator'sOperato

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsXVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.Observe the additional information on

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsXWait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary sys-tem checks have been co

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsbCheck Left MirrorCheck Left MirrorTurn SignalTurn Signal orCheckCheck RightRight MirrorM

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsbCheck Front LeftCheck Front LeftSidemarker LampSidemarker Lamp orCheck Front RightCheck

Information for customers in Califor-niaUnder California law you may be entitled to areplacement of your vehicle or a refund of thepurchase price or l

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsAdaptive HighbeamAdaptive HighbeamAssist CurrentlyAssist CurrentlyUnavailable SeeUnavaila

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions?Coolant Too HotCoolant Too HotStop Vehicle TurnStop Vehicle TurnEngine OffEngine OffThe

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions#Stop Vehicle SeeStop Vehicle SeeOperator's ManualOperator's ManualThe battery

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions4Engine Oil LevelEngine Oil LevelStop Vehicle TurnStop Vehicle TurnEngine OffEngine OffTh

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions¨Vehicle RisingVehicle RisingPlease WaitPlease WaitThe vehicle level is too low when the

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsLane KeepingLane KeepingAssist CurrentlyAssist CurrentlyUnavailable SeeUnavailable SeeOpe

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsBlind Spot AssistBlind Spot AssistInoperativeInoperative orActive Blind SpotActive Blind

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsDISTRONICDISTRONIC PLUSPLUS Cur‐Cur‐rentlyrently UnavailableUnavailableSeeSee Operator&ap

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsDTR+: SteeringDTR+: SteeringAssist. CurrentlyAssist. CurrentlyUnavailable SeeUnavailable

TiresDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsCheckCheckTire Pressure SoonTire Pressure SoonThe tire pressure loss warning system

the Service and Guarantee booklet or simplycall the Mercedes-Benz Customer AssistanceCenter (USA) at the hotline number1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-63

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsCorrectCorrectTire PressureTire PressureThe tire pressure is too low in at least one of t

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsWarningWarningTire MalfunctionTire MalfunctionThe tire pressure in one or more tires has

VehicleDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsShiftShift toto 'P''P' oror 'N''N'to Start

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsTransmission Mal‐Transmission Mal‐function Stopfunction StopA malfunction has occurred in

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsÐPowerPower SteeringSteering Mal‐Mal‐function See Oper‐function See Oper‐ator's Manu

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsÂDon't Forget YourDon't Forget YourKeyKeyThe display message is shown for a max

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterGeneral notesSome systems carry out a self-diagnosis when the ignition is switched on. Therefore,

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsüThe red seat belt warn-ing lamp flashes and anintermittent audiblewarning sounds.The driver or fr

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions$ (USA only)J (Canada only)The red brake systemwarning lamp comes onwhile the engine is run-ning.

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions!The yellow ABS warninglamp is lit while theengine is running. Awarning tone alsosounds.EBD is not

an accident, no longer withstand the strainthey are designed to.If the underbody paneling is damaged,combustible materials such as leaves,grass or twi

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions÷The yellow ESP®warn-ing lamp flashes whilethe vehicle is in motion.ESP®or traction control has in

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions÷åThe yellow ESP®andESP®OFF warninglamps are lit while theengine is running.ESP®, BAS, BAS PLUS wi

EngineProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions;The yellow CheckEngine warning lamplights up while theengine is running.There may be a malf

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions?The red coolant warn-ing lamp comes onwhile the engine is run-ning.The coolant level is too low.I

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsXLeave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle untilthe engine has cooled down.XChec

TiresProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionshThe yellow tire pressuremonitor warning lamp(pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.The tire pres

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Useful information ... 286Stowage areas ... 286Features ...

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around, thus striking vehicle occupants.There is a risk of injury, especially when brak-ing or abruptly changing directions.RAlways store objects so t

Observe the notes in the Maintenance Book-let.Always have the following work carried out atan authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:Rwork relevant to safety

Stowage compartments in the centerconsoleAll models except AMG vehiclesXTo open: slide the cover forwards by han-dle : in the direction of the arrow u

XTo open: pull handle : up and foldcover ; forwards.iOn vehicles with a fire extinguisher, thefire extinguisher is located in the stowagecompartment u

Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 286).The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backr-ests can be folded down separately toincrease the trunk capac

RDistribute the load on the cargo tie-downrings evenly.RDo not use elastic straps or nets to securea load, as these are only intended as ananti-slip p

XTo raise the load surface: press switch=.Load surface ; of the box moves up auto-matically.XTo stow the box: push the box in by han-dle : all the way

!Mercedes-Benz recommends that youonly use roof carriers that have been testedand approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.This helps to prevent damage to

You can remove the cup holder's rubber matfor cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarmwater only.AMG vehicles:Cup holder;CoverYou can remove the rubb

RAlways stow objects so that they cannot bethrown around in such situations.RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-trude from stowage spaces, parce

Rear window roller sunblindImportant safety notesGWARNINGParts of the body could be trapped in thesweep of the roller sunblind when the rollersunblind

XTo open: briefly press the trim on cover :.The stowage compartment opens.XTo remove the insert: slide insert ; for-wards in the direction of the arro

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-BenzWe urge you to read this Operator's Manualcarefully and familiarize yourself with thevehicle before driving.

QR codes for the rescue cardThe QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flapand on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In theevent of an accident, resc

AMG vehiclesXTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-tion lock (Y page 149).XTo open: briefly press the trim on cover :.The stowage compartment op

Socket in the rear-compartment centerconsoleXSlide cover ; forwards.XLift up the cover of socket :.mbraceGeneral notesThe mbrace system is only availa

RThe indicator lamp in one or more of thefollowing buttons continues to light up redafter the system self-diagnosis:-SOS button-F Roadside Assistance

In this case, summon assistance by othermeans.Making an emergency callXTo initiate an emergency call manually:press cover : briefly to open.XPress SOS

The system has not been able to initiate aRoadside Assistance call, if:Rthe indicator lamp for Roadside Assistancecall button F is flashing continuous

gency call will take priority and override allother active calls.The indicator lamp of the respective buttonflashes until the call is ended.An emergen

If you select 'Send to vehicle' and then'Mercedes-Benz', the destination addresswill be sent to your vehicle.XWhen the "Send&

The next time you are inside the vehicle andyou switch on the ignition, the DoorsDoorsLocked RemotelyLocked Remotely message appears in themultifuncti

at a later time by another means, e.g. by e-mail or phone.Another function of the Vehicle Health Checkis the transfer of service data to the CustomerA

Triggering the vehicle alarmWith this function, you can trigger the vehi-cle's panic alarm via text message. An alarmsounds and the exterior ligh

("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all lia-bility arising from the extraction of this infor-mation by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz per-sonn

XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-tion lock (Y page 149).XSelect one of buttons ; to ? to use tocontrol the garage door drive.XTo start pro

law, some U.S. garage door openers also fea-ture a "break".Proceed as follows:Rif you live in CanadaRif you have difficulties programming th

Please also read the operating instructionsfor the garage door system.XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-tion lock (Y page 149).XPress butto

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!Make sure that the windshield wipers arenot folded away from the windshield. Youcould otherwise damage the windshieldwipers or the hood.XMake sure th

ExampleXPull oil dipstick : out of the dipstick guidetube.XWipe off oil dipstick :.XSlowly slide oil dipstick : into the guidetube to the stop, and ta

Additional service productsChecking coolant levelGWARNINGCertain components in the engine compart-ment, such as the engine, radiator and partsof the e

XTo open: pull cap : upwards by the tab.XAdd the premixed washer fluid.XTo close: press cap : onto the filler neckuntil it engages.If the washer fluid

ting can be corrected at a qualified special-ist workshop.Have service work carried out as describedin the Maintenance Booklet. This may oth-erwise le

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After the vehicle has been washed, brakecarefully while paying attention to the trafficconditions until full braking power is restored.!If DISTRONIC P

XRinse the vehicle with clean water and drythoroughly with a chamois.XDo not let the cleaning agent dry on thepaintwork.When using the vehicle in wint

Matte finish care!Never polish the vehicle or the light alloywheels. Polishing causes the finish toshine.!The following may cause the paint tobecome s

XClean the inside and outside of the win-dows with a damp cloth and a cleaningproduct that is recommended andapproved by Mercedes-Benz.Cleaning wiper

XUse clear water and a soft cloth to cleancamera lens :.Cleaning the 360° camera!Do not clean the camera lens and the areaaround the 360° camera with

!Do not affix the following to plastic surfa-ces:RstickersRfilmsRscented oil bottles or similar itemsYou can otherwise damage the plastic.!Do not allo

Seat covers of other materials!Observe the following when cleaning:Rclean artificial leather covers with a clothmoistened with a solution containing 1

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Flat tirePreparing the vehicleYour vehicle may be equipped with:RMOExtended tires (tires with run-flat prop-erties) (Y page 327)Vehicle preparation is

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The driving distance possible in run-flat modemay be reduced by extreme driving condi-tions/maneuvers, or it can be increasedthrough a moderate style

RIf tire sealant is swallowed, immediatelyrinse your mouth out thoroughly and drinkplenty of water. Do not induce vomiting,and seek medical attention

Do not switch off the tire inflation com-pressor during this phase.XAllow the tire inflation compressor to runfor five minutes. The tire should then h

the tire in this instance. Damaged tires and atire pressure that is too low can significantlyimpair the vehicle's braking and driving char-acteri

Before handling the battery, touch the vehiclebody to remove any existing electrostaticbuild-up.The highly flammable gas mixture forms whencharging th

The battery and the cover of the positiveterminal clamp must be installed securelyduring operation.Comply with safety precautions and take pro-tective

!Only use battery chargers with a maxi-mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.!Only charge the battery using the jump-starting connection point.The jump-start

Jump-startingFor the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of apositive terminal and a ground point, in the

ROnly jump-start from batteries with a 12 V voltage rating.ROnly use jumper cables which have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps

XFirst, remove the jumper cables from ground point A and negative terminal ?, then frompositive clamp ; and positive terminal =. Begin each time at th

CockpitFunction Page:Steering wheel paddleshifters 163;Combination switch 124=Instrument cluster 33?HornADIRECT SELECT lever 158BPARKTRONIC warning di

!If you tow or tow-start another vehicle, itsweight must not exceed the maximum per-missible gross vehicle weight of your vehi-cle.It is better to hav

XTake cover ; off the opening.XScrew in the towing eye clockwise as far asit will go and tighten it.Removing the towing eyeXUnscrew and remove the tow

XTurn the SmartKey to position 0 in the igni-tion lock and remove the SmartKey fromthe ignition lock.XSecure the vehicle.Notes on 4MATIC vehicles!Vehi

The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:RFuse box in the engine compartment on theleft-hand side of the vehicle, when viewedin the direction of tr

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other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive overcurbs, speed humps or similar elevations, tryto do so slowly and at an obtuse angle. Oth-erwise, the

approximately á in (1.6 mm) has beenreached. If this is the case, the tire is so wornthat it must be replaced.Selecting, mounting and replacingtiresRO

Only winter tires bearing the i snowflakesymbol in addition to the M+S marking pro-vide the best possible grip in wintry road con-ditions.Only these t

Instrument clusterDisplaysFunction Page:Speedometer with seg-ments 227;Multifunction display 229=Tachometer 226?Coolant temperature 226Function PageAF

Tire pressureTire pressure specificationsImportant safety notesGWARNINGUnderinflated or overinflated tires pose thefollowing risks:Rthe tires may burs

operating conditions, i.e. differing load andspeed conditions.Example: tire pressure table with tire dimensionsIf a tire size precedes a tire pressure

The tires are cold:Rif the vehicle has been parked withoutdirect sunlight on the tires for at least threehours andRif the vehicle has not been driven

Checking the tire pressuresImportant safety notesObserve the notes on tire pressure(Y page 348).Information on air pressure for the tires onyour vehic

Restarting the tire pressure loss warn-ing systemRestart the tire pressure loss warning systemif you have:Rchanged the tire pressureRchanged the wheel

weeks when cold and inflated to the pressurerecommended by the vehicle manufactureron the Tire and Loading Information placardon the driver's doo

In addition to the warning lamp, a messageappears in the multifunction display. Observethe information on display messages(Y page 267).It may take up

Restarting the tire pressure monitorWhen you restart the tire pressure monitor, allexisting warning messages are deleted andthe warning lamps go out.

of the tire sizes and corresponding pres-sures for tires mounted at the factory.(2) The vehicle identification plate is on theB-pillar on the driver&a

Determining the correct load limitStep-by-step instructionsThe following steps have been developed asrequired of all manufacturers under Title 49,Code

Warning and indicator lampsFunction Page:÷ ESP®277M SPORT handlingmode in AMG vehicles 278;· Distance warning282=å ESP®OFF277?#! Turn signals124A$ Bra

Example: steps 1 to 3The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities withvarying seating configurations and num

Step 3Example 1 Example 2 Example 3Permissible load(maximum gross vehi-cle weight rating fromthe Tire and LoadingInformation placardminus the grosswei

Example:RTread wear grade: 200RTraction grade: AARTemperature grade: AAll passenger car tires must conform to thestatutory safety requirements in addi

Tire labelingOverview:Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards(Y page 365);Department of Transportation, Tire Iden-tification Number (Y page 364)=Maximu

lated by dividing the tire width by the tireheight.Tire code: tire code = specifies the tire type."R" represents radial tires; "D"

Index Speed ratingH M+S1up to 130 mph (210 km/h)V M+S1up to 149 mph (240 km/h)iNot all tires with the M+S marking providethe driving characteristics o

ble load can be found on the vehicle's Tire andLoading Information placard on the B-pillar onthe driver's side (Y page 355).iThe actual valu

DOT (Department of Transportation)DOT-marked tires fulfill the requirements ofthe U S Department of Transportation.Normal occupant weightThe number of

Curb weightThe weight of a vehicle with standard equip-ment including the maximum capacity of fuel,oil and coolant. It also includes the air-condi-tio

Occupant distributionThe distribution of occupants in a vehicle attheir designated seating positions.Total load limitNominal load and luggage load plu

Multifunction steering wheelFunction Page:Multifunction display 229;Audio 20 or COMAND dis-play (see the separate oper-ating instructions)Function Pag

Mounting a wheelPreparing the vehicleXStop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery andlevel ground.XApply the parking brake.XBring the front wheels into th

Only position the jack at the appropriate jack-ing point of the vehicle. The base of the jackmust be positioned vertically, directly underthe jacking

XUsing a lug wrench =, loosen the bolts onthe wheel you wish to change by about onefull turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-pletely.Jacking pointsXPosi

XUnscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com-pletely.XScrew alignment bolt : into the threadinstead of the wheel bolt.XUnscrew the remaining wheel bolts full

XTurn the crank of the jack counter-clock-wise until the vehicle is once again standingfirmly on the ground.XPlace the jack to one side.XTighten the w

Check tire pressures regularly, and only whenthe tires are cold. Comply with the mainte-nance recommendations of the tire manufac-turer in the vehicle

TiresCLS 400Summer tiresR 18Tires Alloy wheelsBA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL2BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)FA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL2RA: 285/35

CLS 400 4MATICSummer tiresR 18Tires Alloy wheelsBA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL2BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)FA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL2RA: 285/

CLS 550Summer tiresR18Tires Alloy wheelsFA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL2RA: 285/35 R18 97 Y2, 3FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)RA: 9.5 J x 18 H

CLS 550 4MATICSummer tiresR18Tires Alloy wheelsFA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL2RA: 285/35 R18 97 Y2, 3FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)RA: 9.5 J

Function Page?=;Selects a menu 2279:Selects a submenu orscrolls through lists 227aConfirms a selection 227Hides display messages 245%Back 227Vehicles

CLS 63 AMG 4MATICSummer tiresR19Tires Alloy wheelsFA: 255/35 ZR19 (96 Y) XLRA: 285/30 ZR19 (98 Y) XL3FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2Wheel offset: 1.46 in (37 mm)RA:

Winter tiresR19Tires Alloy wheelsFA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S i4RA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+Si4, 5FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2Wheel offset: 1.46 in (37 mm)RA: 9.5 J x

tem/the tire pressure monitor when thedamaged wheel has been replaced with anew wheel.Vehicles with tire pressure monitor: aftermounting an emergency

XRemove the protective sheet from the vehi-cle tool kit and pull it over the collapsiblespare wheel.XStow the collapsible spare wheel in theemergency

Technical dataAll vehicles (except AMG vehicles)"Minispare" emergency spare wheelTires Alloy wheelsT 155/60 R18 107 MTire pressure: 420 kPa

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approved antenna positions:Front roof area;Rear roof area=Rear fender?Trunk lidiWhen installing an antenna on the frontroof area of vehicles with a sl

Identification platesVehicle identification plate with vehi-cle identification number (VIN)XOpen the front left-hand door.You will see vehicle identif

Service products and filling capaci-tiesImportant safety notesGWARNINGService products may be poisonous and haz-ardous to health. There is a risk of i

Center consoleCenter console, upper sectionFunction Page:Audio system or COMAND(see the separate operatinginstructions);c Seat heating111=s Seat venti

Tank capacityMissing values were not available at time ofgoing to print.Model Total capa-cityAMG vehiclesAll other models21.1 US gal(80.0 l)Model Of w

eration. Never refuel using fuel with a lowerAKI.Information on refueling (Y page 168).Additives!Operating the engine with fuel additivesadded later c

Engine oil viscosityViscosity describes the flow characteristicsof a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity,this means that it is thick; a low v

Comply with the important safety precautionsfor service products when handling coolant(Y page 387).The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-freeze/c

Climate control system refrigerantImportant safety notesThe climate control system of your vehicle isfilled with refrigerant R‑134a.The instruction la

Dimensions and weights (CLS Coupe)Model:: Opening heightAMG vehicles71.1 in(1805 mm)CLS 400CLS 400 4MATIC70.7 in(1796 mm)CLS 550CLS 550 4MATIC70.3 in(

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Center console, lower sectionFunction PageEStowage compartment 286Ashtray 296Cigarette lighter 297Socket 298Cup holder 293FCup holder 293Ge Sets the s

Center console, lower section (AMG vehicles)Function PageFCup holder 293GEngages park position P171HSelector lever 157IAshtray 296Cigarette lighter 29

Overhead control panelFunction Page:u Switches the rearinterior lighting on/off128;| Switches the auto-matic interior lighting con-trol on/off 128=p S

Door control panelFunction Page:r 45=Stores settings for the seat,exterior mirrors and steer-ing wheel119;Adjusts the seats electri-cally 108=%&Un

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For more information about children travelingwith you in the vehicle and on child restraintsystems, see "Children in the vehicle"(Y page 64)

Depending on the person in the front-passenger seat, the front-passenger front airbag must either be deactivated or enabled;see the following points.

tion. This poses an increased risk of injury oreven fatal injury.Make sure that all vehicle occupants areseated properly with a correctly fastened sea

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When fastening the seat belt, always makesure that:Rthe seat belt tongue is only inserted to thebelt buckle belonging to that seat.Rthe seat belt is t

The shoulder section of the seat belt mustalways be routed across the center of theshoulder. Adjust the belt outlet if necessary.XTo raise: slide the

six seconds or when the driver's seat belt isfastened.If the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph(25 km/h) once and the driver's and front-pa

ROnly secure a child in a rearward-facingchild restraint system on the front-passenger seat when the front-passengerfront air bag is deactivated. If t

Knee bagsDriver's knee bag : deploys under the steer-ing column and front-passenger knee bag ;under the glove box. The driver's and front-pa

Pelvis air bags : deploy below next to theouter seat cushions.When activated, the pelvis air bag enhancesthe level of protection of the vehicle occu-p

If the front passenger does not observe theseconditions, OCS may produce a false classi-fication, e.g. because the front passenger:Rtransfers their we

bled in accordance with the person in thefront-passenger seatRthe front-passenger seat has been movedback as far back as possible.Rthe person is seate

If children are traveling in the vehicle, be sureto observe the notes on "Children in the vehi-cle" (Y page 64).When OCS is malfunctioning,

facing child restraint system must, as far aspossible, be resting on the backrest of thefront-passenger seat. Always comply with thechild restraint sy

1, 2, 3 ...4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-tion System)4MATIC (permanent all-wheeldrive)Function/notes ...

Problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS)Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test" (Y page 56).ProblemPossible causes/

Deployment of Emergency TensioningDevices and air bagsImportant safety notesGWARNINGThe air bag parts are hot after an air bag hasbeen deployed. There

the restraint system are activated independ-ently of each other in certain frontal collisionsituations:RFront air bags and driver's knee bagRWind

How the air bag system works is deter-mined by the severity of the accident detec-ted, especially the vehicle deceleration oracceleration and the appa

restraints, have this work carried out at aqualified specialist workshop.NECK-PRO luxury head restraintsDo not insert your finger between the cushiono

Rif the vehicle skids, the sliding sunroof andthe side windows are closed so that only asmall gap remains.Rvehicles with a multicontour seat or active

Rvehicles with a memory function: the elec-trically adjustable steering wheel is raisedRthe engine is switched off and the fuel sup-ply is cut offRveh

portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannotbe immediately refastened. There is anincreased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.Stop the vehicle imm

GWARNINGChild restraint systems or their securing sys-tems which have been damaged or subjectedto a load in an accident can no longer protectas intend

restraint systems are installed on the left andright rear seats.Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats mayalso be used and can be installed using thevehi

Animals in the vehicle ...70Anti-lock braking systemsee ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Anti-Theft Alarm systemsee ATA (Anti-Theft

Child restraint system on the front-passenger seatGeneral notesAccident statistics show that childrensecured in the rear seats are safer than chil-dre

GWARNINGIf you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:Rrelease the parking brake.Rshift the automati

Pets in the vehicleGWARNINGIf you leave animals unattended or unsecuredin the vehicle, they could press buttons orswitches, for example.As a result, t

ally, further driving safety systems are deac-tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-ding and accidents.Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked im

iObserve the restrictions described in the"Important safety notes" sec-tion“ (Y page 72).BAS PLUS can help you to minimize the risk ofa coll

When driving at a speed above 20 mph(30 km/h): if you depress the brake pedalsharply, BAS PLUS automatically raises thebrake pressure to a value adapt

sions at low speeds where there is no visibledamage to the front of the vehicle.Distance warning functionGeneral informationThe distance warning funct

Adaptive Brake AssistiObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-tion (Y page 70).Adaptive Brake Assist provides braking assis-tance in hazard

pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP®can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)ETS traction control is

GWARNINGIf you deactivate ESP®, ESP®no longer sta-bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased riskof skidding and an accident.Only deactivate ESP®in th

Blind Spot AssistActivating/deactivating (on-board computer) ... 237Display message ... 263Notes/fun

iActivate ESP®as soon as the situationsdescribed above no longer apply. ESP®willotherwise not be able to stabilize the vehi-cle if the vehicle starts

Important safety notesiObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-tion for driving safety systems (Y page 70).GWARNINGIf EBD is malfunctioning

In order to maintain the appropriate distanceto the vehicle in front and thus prevent a col-lision, you must apply the brakes yourself.PRE-SAFE®Brake

XBrake immediately to defuse the situation.orXTake evasive action provided it is safe to doso.If there is an increased risk of collision, pre-ventive

XRemove the Start/Stop button from theignition lock.XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.The alarm is switched off.XTo stop the alarm using KEY

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signal can be activated and deactivated usingthe on-board computer (Y page 240).When it is dark, the surround lighting alsocomes on if it is activated

Changing the settings of the lockingsystemYou can change the settings of the lockingsystem. This means that only the driver's doorand the fuel fi

XPush release catch : in the direction ofthe arrow and at the same time removemechanical key ; from the SmartKey.For further information about:Runlock

Child-proof locksImportant safety notes ... 68Rear doors ...69ChildrenSpecial seat belt retractor

XInsert mechanical key ; into the Smart-Key.XCheck the function of all SmartKey buttonson the vehicle.88SmartKeyOpening and closing

Problems with the SmartKeyProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsYou can no longer lockor unlock the vehicleusing the SmartKey.The SmartK

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsYou have lost themechanical key.XReport the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.XIf necessary

XTo unlock a front door: pull door han-dle ;.Locking knob : pops up.The door is unlocked and can be opened.XTo open a front door: pull door handle ;.X

You could therefore lock yourself out if:Rthe vehicle is being pushed.Rthe vehicle is being towed.Rthe vehicle is on a roller dynamometer.You can also

especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is arisk of poisoning.Always switch off the engine before openingthe trunk lid. Never drive with the tru

ClosingXPull the trunk lid down using recess :.XIf necessary, lock the vehicle with the &button on the SmartKey (Y page 84)or withKEYLESS-GO (Y pa

Vehicles with trunk lid remote closingfeature and KEYLESS-GO: you can simulta-neously close the trunk lid and lock the vehi-cle. The KEYLESS-GO key mu

Locking the trunk separatelyYou can lock the trunk separately. If you thenunlock the vehicle centrally, the trunkremains locked and cannot be opened.X

Trunk lid emergency release light:Remergency release button : flashes for30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened.Remergency release button : flashes