Mercedes CLS 63 AMG 2012 User Manual
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 21
At a glance ........................................... 25
Safety ................................................... 35
Opening/closing ................................. 71
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 91
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 105
Climate control ................................. 117
Driving and parking .......................... 131
On-board computer and displays .... 195
Stowing and features ....................... 255
Maintenance and care ...................... 279
Breakdown assistance ..................... 293
Wheels and tires ............................... 313
Technical data ................................... 343
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket
see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
4MATIC off-road system ................... 171
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message
............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 122
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 207
Function/information .................... 188
Active Driving Assistance package . 187
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 207
Display message ............................ 231
Function/information .................... 191
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 226
Active multicontour seat .................... 96
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 232
Important safety notes .................. 175
Active service system PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 67
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 226
Function/notes ............................. 109
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 349
Air bags
Display message ............................ 223
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 40
Important safety notes .................... 38
Knee bag ..........................................
40
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 43
Pelvis air bag ................................... 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag .......................... 41
Window curtain air bag .................... 42
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIR FLOW ........................................... 123
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 229
Function/notes ............................. 168
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 128
Important safety notes .................. 127
Rear ............................................... 129
Setting ........................................... 127
Setting the center air vents ........... 128
Setting the side air vents ............... 128
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 170
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 213
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Ashtray ............................................... 264
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 206
ASSYST PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
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ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating
................... 69
Function ........................................... 69
Switching off the alarm .................... 69
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Display message ............................ 229
Function/notes ............................. 180
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 203
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 226
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 136
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 136
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 107
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 144
Changing gear ............................... 142
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 140
Display message ............................ 237
Driving tips .................................... 142
Emergency running mode .............. 147
Kickdown ....................................... 142
Manual drive program .................... 145
Problem (malfunction) ................... 147
Program selector button ................ 143
Pulling away ................................... 135
Selector lever ................................ 139
Shift ranges ................................... 144
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 144
Transmission position display ........ 140
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 147
B
Back support
see Lumbar support
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 113
Display message ............................ 225
Bag hook ............................................ 260
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
Basic settings
see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 62
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 76
Battery (SmartKey)
Important safety notes .................... 76
Replacing ......................................... 76
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 304
Display message ............................ 228
Important safety notes .................. 302
Jump starting ................................. 305
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Notes/function .............................. 184
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bottle holder ...................................... 263
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 219
Notes ............................................. 350
Brake fluid level ................................ 284
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 224
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS ........................................ 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 350
Display message ............................ 217
Driving tips .................................... 152
Important safety notes .................. 152
Maintenance .................................. 153
Parking brake ................................ 151
Warning lamp ................................. 243
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
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Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 292
Car wash ........................................ 286
Display ........................................... 290
Exterior lights ................................ 289
Gear or selector lever .................... 291
Matte finish ................................... 288
Night View Assist Plus ................... 290
Notes ............................................. 285
Paint .............................................. 287
Plastic trim .................................... 290
Power washer ................................ 287
Rear view camera .......................... 289
Roof lining ...................................... 292
Seat belt ........................................ 292
Seat cover ..................................... 291
Sensors ......................................... 289
Steering wheel ............................... 291
Tail pipes ....................................... 290
Trim pieces .................................... 291
Washing by hand ........................... 287
Wheels ........................................... 287
Windows ........................................ 288
Wiper blades .................................. 289
Wooden trim .................................. 291
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 260
Car wash (care) ................................. 286
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 203
Cell phone
see Mobile phone
Center console
Lower section .................................. 31
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 32
Upper section .................................. 30
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 211
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 72
Changing bulbs
Important safety notes
.................. 112
Overview of bulb types .................. 113
Reversing lamps ............................ 113
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 59
Rear doors ....................................... 59
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 55
Restraint systems ............................ 55
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat
anchors ............................................ 57
Special seat belt retractor ............... 57
Top Tether ....................................... 58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 265
Classification system for
occupants (OCS)
Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 43
System self-test ............................... 46
Climate control
3-zone automatic climate control .. 121
Controlling automatically ............... 123
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 122
Defrosting the windshield .............. 125
Demisting the windows .................. 126
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 119
Important safety notes .................. 118
Indicator lamp ................................ 123
Maximum cooling .......................... 125
Notes on using automatic climate
control ................................... 120, 122
Overview of systems ...................... 118
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 123
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 126
Rear control panel ......................... 121
Refrigerant ..................................... 350
Setting the air distribution ............. 124
Setting the airflow ......................... 124
Setting the air vents ...................... 127
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 123
Setting the temperature ................ 123
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Setting the temperature (rear
compartment)
................................ 124
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 126
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 127
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 126
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 125
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 300
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 108
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 278
Calling up ....................................... 277
Setting ........................................... 277
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 87
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 282
Display message ............................ 226
Notes ............................................. 350
Temperature (on-board computer) . 213
Temperature gauge ........................ 196
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light (display message) ... 224
Cornering light function
Function/notes ............................. 109
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 111
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 155
Deactivating ................................... 156
Display message ............................ 234
Driving system ............................... 155
Function/notes ............................. 155
Important safety notes .................. 155
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 155
Setting a speed .............................. 156
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 155
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 262
Important safety notes
.................. 261
Rear compartment ......................... 262
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 23
Customer Relations Department ....... 23
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Daytime running lamp mode
see Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 225
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 107
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Interior lighting .............................. 210
Digital speedometer ......................... 201
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 290
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 216
Driving systems ............................. 229
Engine ............................................ 226
General notes ................................ 216
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 216
Key ................................................ 239
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 239
Lights ............................................. 224
Safety systems .............................. 217
Service interval display .................. 284
Tires ............................................... 234
Vehicle ........................................... 237
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 206
Distance recorder ............................. 201
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
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Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 251
DISTRONIC PLUS
Deactivating ...................................
164
Display message ............................ 232
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 163
Driving tips .................................... 164
Function/notes ............................. 157
Important safety notes .................. 157
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 162
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 211
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 80
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 72
Control panel ................................... 34
Display message ............................ 238
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 79
Opening (from inside) ...................... 80
Drinks holder
see Cup holders
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 144
Display ........................................... 140
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 140
Manual ........................................... 145
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 213
Drive program selector ..................... 143
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 285
Symmetrical low beam .................. 106
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 62
Electronic brake force distribution ... 67
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 63
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 64
Important safety information
........... 61
Overview .......................................... 60
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 67
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 188
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 187
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 191
Active Parking Assist ..................... 175
AIRMATIC ...................................... 168
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 170
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 180
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 184
Cruise control ................................ 155
Display message ............................ 229
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 157
HOLD function ............................... 166
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 186
Lane Tracking package .................. 184
Night View Assist Plus ................... 181
PARKTRONIC ................................. 171
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 167
Rear view camera .......................... 178
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 142
Brakes ........................................... 152
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 164
Downhill gradient ........................... 152
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Driving in winter ............................. 154
Icy road surfaces ........................... 154
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 153
Snow chains .................................. 317
Symmetrical low beam .................. 106
Wet road surface ........................... 153
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 203
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EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating
Function/notes ................................ 99
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 100
Function/notes ................................ 99
Switching on/off ........................... 212
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 218
Function/notes ................................ 67
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 137
General information ....................... 135
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
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
................. 212
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 134
Starting with KEYLESS-GO
............. 134
Switching off .................................. 150
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Engine oil
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
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
Fuel
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
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
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
G
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
H
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 ...........................................
Display message ............................ 238
Opening ......................................... 280
I
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
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 294
Using ............................................. 297
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 305
281
Key
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
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 133
SmartKey ....................................... 132
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 142
Manual drive program .................... 146
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
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
K
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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
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
Index
Information Provided by:
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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
N
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
O
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
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
P
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
........ 285
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Parking brake
Display message
............................ 219
Notes/function .............................. 151
see Parking brake
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
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 22
R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 167
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 213
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating
................. 211
Display message ............................ 230
Radio
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
Rear lamps
see Lights
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
Garage door opener ....................... 273
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve 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
Index
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Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Rear window .................................. 264
Roof carrier ........................................ 261
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 292
Roof load (maximum)
see Technical data
Route
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 202
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Child restraint systems .................... 55
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 43
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 36
Safety systems
see Driving 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
Seats
Active multicontour seat .................. 96
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 97
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 94
Cleaning the cover ......................... 291
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
Index
Information Provided by:
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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
T
Tachometer ........................................ 197
Tail lamps
Display message
............................ 225
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Technical data
CLS 550 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY ............................ 351
CLS 550 BlueEFFICIENCY .............. 351
CLS 63 AMG .................................. 352
Tires/wheels ................................. 339
TELEAID
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
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 205
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 204
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
With both axles on the ground ....... 308
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 309
Important safety notes .................. 306
Transmission
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
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U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80
V
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
W
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
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 316
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
Operator's Manual contains a great deal
This
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
vehicle is covered under the terms of the
Your
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R
Emission Systems Warranty
R
Emission Performance Warranty
R
California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R
State 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.
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact
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.
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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
to your vehicle has occurred:
R
R
R
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.
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
WARNING
disturbance, or you suspect that damage
turn on your hazard warning flashers.
slow down carefully.
drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Operating safety
Safety notes
WARNING
G
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
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:
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work relevant to safety
R
service and maintenance work
R
repair work
R
alterations, installation work and
modifications
R
work on electronic components
Proper use
WARNING
G
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:
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safety notes in this Operator's Manual
R
technical data in this Operator's Manual
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traffic rules and regulations
R
laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Problems with your vehicle
you should experience a problem with your
If
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.
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:
R
for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
R
with the consent of the vehicle owner
1
The system is called TELE AID in Canada.
Z
Introduction
Information Provided by:
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R
on the instruction of prosecuting
authorities
R
for use in arbitration of disputes that
involve Daimler AG, its affiliates or its sales
and service organizations
R
as 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
Information Provided by:
Instrument cluster .............................. 27
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 29
Center console .................................... 30
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
Door control panel .............................. 34
25
At a glance
Cockpit
Information Provided by:
26
Cockpit
At a glance
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters 144
;
Cruise control lever 155
=
Instrument cluster 27
?
Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 140
B
PARKTRONIC warning
display 171
C
Overhead control panel 33
D
Climate control systems 118
E
Ignition lock 132
Start/Stop button
133
Function Page
F
Adjusts the steering wheel 98
Steering wheel heating 99
G
Combination switch 108
H
Parking brake 151
I
On-board diagnostics
socket
J
Opens the hood 280
K
Releases the parking brake 151
L
Light switch 106
M
Night View Assist Plus 181
Instrument cluster
Information Provided by:
Displays
Function Page
:
Speedometer with
segments 197
;
Multifunction display 198
=
Tachometer 197
?
Coolant temperature 196
A
Fuel gauge
Instrument cluster
27
At a glance
i
Adjust the instrument cluster lighting
using the on-board computer
(Y page 209).
Instrument cluster
Information Provided by:
28
Warning and indicator lamps
At a glance
Function Page
:
÷ ESP
®
M SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 246
;
Distance warning 251
=
ESP® OFF 245
?
Turn signal 108
A
Brakes (USA only) 243
B
Brakes (Canada only) 243
C
ABS 244
D
SRS 247
E
Check engine
245
248
Function Page
F
Tire pressure monitor 252
G
Seat belt 241
H
ESP® on AMG vehicles 246
I
Coolant 249
J
This lamp has no function
K
High-beam headlamps 108
L
Low-beam headlamps 107
M
This lamp has no function
N
Reserve fuel 248
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