Owner's Manual
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...22 Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...26 Center console ...27 Upper part ...27 Lower part ...28 Overhead control panel ...29 Storage compartments...30 Door control panel...32 Getting started ...33 Unlocking ...34 Unlocking with the SmartKey...34 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*...35 Starter switch positions ...36 Adjusting ...39 Seats...39 Steering wheel ...41 Mirrors ...44 Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking...
...22 Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...26 Center console ...27 Upper part ...27 Lower part ...28 Overhead control panel ...29 Storage compartments...30 Door control panel...32 Getting started ...33 Unlocking ...34 Unlocking with the SmartKey...34 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*...35 Starter switch positions ...36 Adjusting ...39 Seats...39 Steering wheel ...41 Mirrors ...44 Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking...
Owner's Manual
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... multicontour features...127 Seat heating*...128 Seat ventilation* ...130 Memory function ...131 Storing positions into memory...132 Recalling positions from memory. 132 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ...133 Lighting ...134 Exterior lamp switch ...134 Combination switch ...138 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (CLS with Bi-Xenon* headlamps) . 139 Hazard warning flasher ...140 Interior lighting in the front ...141 Interior lighting in the rear ...142 Door entry lamps ...143 Trunk lamp...143 Instrument cluster ...144 Instrument cluster...
... multicontour features...127 Seat heating*...128 Seat ventilation* ...130 Memory function ...131 Storing positions into memory...132 Recalling positions from memory. 132 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ...133 Lighting ...134 Exterior lamp switch ...134 Combination switch ...138 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (CLS with Bi-Xenon* headlamps) . 139 Hazard warning flasher ...140 Interior lighting in the front ...141 Interior lighting in the rear ...142 Door entry lamps ...143 Trunk lamp...143 Instrument cluster ...144 Instrument cluster...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Power assistance ...Brakes...Driving off ...Parking...Tires ...Hydroplaning...Tire traction...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad...Control and operation of radio transmitter ...Catalytic converter...Emission control ...Coolant temperature... 277 278 279 279 279 279 280 280 282 282 282 283 284 284 285 287 287 287 287 288 289 289 At the gas station ...Refueling...Check regularly and before a long trip ...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield...
... ...Power assistance ...Brakes...Driving off ...Parking...Tires ...Hydroplaning...Tire traction...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad...Control and operation of radio transmitter ...Catalytic converter...Emission control ...Coolant temperature... 277 278 279 279 279 279 280 280 282 282 282 283 284 284 285 287 287 287 287 288 289 289 At the gas station ...Refueling...Check regularly and before a long trip ...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield...
Owner's Manual
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... Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 2 Steering wheel gearshift control 3 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Horn Page 53 54 53 184 186 223 226 26, 148 24, 144 Item 7 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 8 Front Parktronic* warning indicator 9 Overhead control panel a Glove box lid release, glove box lock b Glove box c Center console d Starter switch e Steering wheel adjustment stalk Page Item f Headlamp washer button* g Parking brake pedal h Hood lock release j Parking brake release...
... Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 2 Steering wheel gearshift control 3 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Horn Page 53 54 53 184 186 223 226 26, 148 24, 144 Item 7 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 8 Front Parktronic* warning indicator 9 Overhead control panel a Glove box lid release, glove box lock b Glove box c Center console d Starter switch e Steering wheel adjustment stalk Page Item f Headlamp washer button* g Parking brake pedal h Hood lock release j Parking brake release...
Owner's Manual
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... Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Item 1 Rear interior lighting on/off 2 Automatic interior lighting 3 Front interior lighting on/off 4 Temperature sensor 5 Right reading lamp on/off 6 Tilt/sliding sunroof 7 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 8 Rear view mirror 9 Right reading lamp 141 219 261 191 141 Page 141 141 141 Item a Hands-free microphones for Tele Aid (emergency call system), telephone*, and voice control system...
... Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Item 1 Rear interior lighting on/off 2 Automatic interior lighting 3 Front interior lighting on/off 4 Temperature sensor 5 Right reading lamp on/off 6 Tilt/sliding sunroof 7 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 8 Rear view mirror 9 Right reading lamp 141 219 261 191 141 Page 141 141 141 Item a Hands-free microphones for Tele Aid (emergency call system), telephone*, and voice control system...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Door control panel Item 1 Inside door handle 2 Seat adjustment 3 Memory function (for storing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings) 4 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 5 Switches for opening/closing front and rear side windows, rear window override switch 6 Remote trunk release switch, Trunk opening/closing system* Page 111 40 131 44 214 113 32
At a glance Door control panel Item 1 Inside door handle 2 Seat adjustment 3 Memory function (for storing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings) 4 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 5 Switches for opening/closing front and rear side windows, rear window override switch 6 Remote trunk release switch, Trunk opening/closing system* Page 111 40 131 44 214 113 32
Owner's Manual
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... authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at an additional cost. The driver and the passenger will continue to provide supplemental crash protection for the air bags to your safety and that of other frontal impacts, angled impacts, rollovers, other side impacts, rear collisions, or other accidents, the air bags will not be protected by the fastened seat belts...
... authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at an additional cost. The driver and the passenger will continue to provide supplemental crash protection for the air bags to your safety and that of other frontal impacts, angled impacts, rollovers, other side impacts, rear collisions, or other accidents, the air bags will not be protected by the fastened seat belts...
Owner's Manual
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... the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to take extra care while driving. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal. Warning! The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from acting on the ignition. The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle...
... the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to take extra care while driving. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal. Warning! The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from acting on the ignition. The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle, or when parking on the overhead control panel. i You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm when the ignition is switched on briefly. The tow-away alarm is located on a surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train. Exit and lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or (vehicles with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*. Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming the tow-away alarm Lock the vehicle with KEYLESS...
... vehicle, or when parking on the overhead control panel. i You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm when the ignition is switched on briefly. The tow-away alarm is located on a surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train. Exit and lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or (vehicles with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*. Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming the tow-away alarm Lock the vehicle with KEYLESS...
Owner's Manual
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... KEYLESS-GO*: Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps Front fog lamps The locator lighting switches off automatically after unlocking the vehicle with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. 165 In low ambient light conditions the following lamps will not deactivate the daytime running lamp mode, see "Lighting" ( page 134). i For safety reasons, resetting the Lighting submenu to factory settings while driving...
... KEYLESS-GO*: Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps Front fog lamps The locator lighting switches off automatically after unlocking the vehicle with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. 165 In low ambient light conditions the following lamps will not deactivate the daytime running lamp mode, see "Lighting" ( page 134). i For safety reasons, resetting the Lighting submenu to factory settings while driving...
Owner's Manual
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...), see "Manual shift program" ( page 187). 1 Button, outside: upshift 2 Button, inside: downshift 184 Steering wheel gearshift control CLS 500* The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the left and right of a drive wheel for automatic shifting with steering wheel gearshift buttons, the transmission will not shift to a lower gear if the engine's max. Shift into reverse gear R or parking position P only when the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Allow engine to...
...), see "Manual shift program" ( page 187). 1 Button, outside: upshift 2 Button, inside: downshift 184 Steering wheel gearshift control CLS 500* The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the left and right of a drive wheel for automatic shifting with steering wheel gearshift buttons, the transmission will not shift to a lower gear if the engine's max. Shift into reverse gear R or parking position P only when the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Allow engine to...
Owner's Manual
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... removed from the rear window before driving. The indicator lamp on the button comes on the button goes out. ! The system responds automatically by deactivating the rear window defroster. Controls in the battery. As soon as the rear window is automatically deactivated after approximately 6 to a minimum, switch off too soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing, this means that too many electrical consumers are...
... removed from the rear window before driving. The indicator lamp on the button comes on the button goes out. ! The system responds automatically by deactivating the rear window defroster. Controls in the battery. As soon as the rear window is automatically deactivated after approximately 6 to a minimum, switch off too soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing, this means that too many electrical consumers are...
Owner's Manual
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... user's authority to provide the steering, braking and other major roads. Its speed adjustment reduction capability is no vehicle directly ahead of you, Distronic will be attentive to road, traffic, and weather conditions and to operate the equipment. If the Distronic distance sensor detects a slower moving vehicle directly ahead, your vehicle speed will function in detail Driving systems Distronic* When activated, the...
... user's authority to provide the steering, braking and other major roads. Its speed adjustment reduction capability is no vehicle directly ahead of you, Distronic will be attentive to road, traffic, and weather conditions and to operate the equipment. If the Distronic distance sensor detects a slower moving vehicle directly ahead, your vehicle speed will function in detail Driving systems Distronic* When activated, the...
Owner's Manual
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... must be adjusted when using the volume control on the COMAND System or on the multifunction steering wheel. To lower, turn the rotary volume control on COMAND System clockwise or press button æ on the multifunction steering wheel. i The SOS button is available. The speaker volume of these signals are located below the center armrest cover ( page 252). 262 If either of...
... must be adjusted when using the volume control on the COMAND System or on the multifunction steering wheel. To lower, turn the rotary volume control on COMAND System clockwise or press button æ on the multifunction steering wheel. i The SOS button is available. The speaker volume of these signals are located below the center armrest cover ( page 252). 262 If either of...
Owner's Manual
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...-normal braking pressure at higher speeds. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G ! The heat generated serves to an extent that the air stream will also enhance the grip of the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to drive on for low brake fluid in an accident. Have the brake system inspected by Mercedes-Benz. Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by qualified technicians immediately. Warning! G If other than recommended brake fluid...
...-normal braking pressure at higher speeds. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G ! The heat generated serves to an extent that the air stream will also enhance the grip of the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to drive on for low brake fluid in an accident. Have the brake system inspected by Mercedes-Benz. Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by qualified technicians immediately. Warning! G If other than recommended brake fluid...
Owner's Manual
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... replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to 1 bar. Operation Tires and wheels Tire and loading terminology Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which denotes the tire meets requirements of Transportation. The gross vehicle weight on the driver's door B-pillar. 332 Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that these items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not). Air pressure...
... replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to 1 bar. Operation Tires and wheels Tire and loading terminology Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which denotes the tire meets requirements of Transportation. The gross vehicle weight on the driver's door B-pillar. 332 Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that these items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not). Air pressure...
Owner's Manual
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... wiper motor could otherwise damage the hood. Warning! Operation Vehicle care Cleaning the Parktronic system* sensors ! Turn combination switch to the sensor covers. With wiper arms in a vertical position before folding them away from starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0) before cleaning the windshield the windshield and/or the wiper blades. Do not apply strong pressure to wiper setting II ( page 54). The windshield wipers...
... wiper motor could otherwise damage the hood. Warning! Operation Vehicle care Cleaning the Parktronic system* sensors ! Turn combination switch to the sensor covers. With wiper arms in a vertical position before folding them away from starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0) before cleaning the windshield the windshield and/or the wiper blades. Do not apply strong pressure to wiper setting II ( page 54). The windshield wipers...
Owner's Manual
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... 80 Towing eye bolt 439 Wiper blades 418 Instrument cluster 24, 144, 474 Cleaning 349 Coolant temperature gauge 145 Illumination 144 Multifunction display 147 Outside temperature indicator 146 Interior lighting 141 Delayed switch-off 167 Interior rear view mirror 44 J Jack 398, 399 Jacking up the vehicle Jump starting 435 425 K Key, Mechanical 402 Key, SmartKey Changing batteries 408 Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Changing batteries 409 KEYLESS-GO* 110, 474 Activating ignition with 38 Closing Trunk 117 Factory...
... 80 Towing eye bolt 439 Wiper blades 418 Instrument cluster 24, 144, 474 Cleaning 349 Coolant temperature gauge 145 Illumination 144 Multifunction display 147 Outside temperature indicator 146 Interior lighting 141 Delayed switch-off 167 Interior rear view mirror 44 J Jack 398, 399 Jacking up the vehicle Jump starting 435 425 K Key, Mechanical 402 Key, SmartKey Changing batteries 408 Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Changing batteries 409 KEYLESS-GO* 110, 474 Activating ignition with 38 Closing Trunk 117 Factory...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine oil 382, 383 ESP® 368 Fog lamps 387, 388, 389, 390 Hood 384 Light sensor 389 Maintenance service 392 Parking brake 375 Parking lamps 388 Power tilt/sliding sunroof 392 Reserve fuel 384 Seat belts 392 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 385, 386 SRS 393 Taillamps 390 Tele Aid 393 Telephone* 396 Tires 370, 395 Trunk 396 Turn signals 391 Windshield washer fluid 396 Multifunction steering wheel 26, 148, 475 Button operation 148 N Navigation...
... Engine oil 382, 383 ESP® 368 Fog lamps 387, 388, 389, 390 Hood 384 Light sensor 389 Maintenance service 392 Parking brake 375 Parking lamps 388 Power tilt/sliding sunroof 392 Reserve fuel 384 Seat belts 392 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 385, 386 SRS 393 Taillamps 390 Tele Aid 393 Telephone* 396 Tires 370, 395 Trunk 396 Turn signals 391 Windshield washer fluid 396 Multifunction steering wheel 26, 148, 475 Button operation 148 N Navigation...
Owner's Manual
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Index SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 103 Battery check lamp 107 Changing 409 Global locking and unlocking 107 Loss of 111 Messages in display 385, 386, 389 Remote controls 103 Turning off the engine 60 Unlocking with 35 Snow chains 337 Spare fuses 441 Spare wheel 398, 457 Speed settings Cruise control 225 Speedometer Displays 228 Speedometer display mode Selecting 160 Sporty driving style 238 SRS...
Index SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 103 Battery check lamp 107 Changing 409 Global locking and unlocking 107 Loss of 111 Messages in display 385, 386, 389 Remote controls 103 Turning off the engine 60 Unlocking with 35 Snow chains 337 Spare fuses 441 Spare wheel 398, 457 Speed settings Cruise control 225 Speedometer Displays 228 Speedometer display mode Selecting 160 Sporty driving style 238 SRS...