2010 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63AMG warning

enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
Load distribution The total load weight including vehicle
occupants and luggage/cargo should not
exceed the total load limit indicated on the
corresponding Tire and Loading Information
placard located on the driver’s door B-pillar
(Y page 194).
The handling characteristics of a fully loaded
vehicle depends greatly on the load
distribution. It is therefore recommended to
load the vehicle accordingly with the heaviest
items being placed towards the front of the
vehicle.
Please pay attention to and comply with the
following instructions when loading the
vehicle and transporting cargo:
R
Always place items being carried against
front or rear seat backrests, and fasten
them as securely as possible.
R The heaviest portion of the cargo should
always be kept as low as possible against
front or rear seat backrests. Roof rack
For information about further roof rack
equipment, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. G
Warning!
Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes-
Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damage
to the vehicle.
Follow the manufacturer’s installation
instructions. Otherwise, an improperly
attached roof rack system or its load could
become detached from the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum roof load of
220 lb (100 kg).
Take into consideration that when the roof
rack is loaded, the handling characteristics are different from those when operating the
vehicle without the roof rack loaded.
Make sure
R you can raise the tilt/sliding sunroof
completely
R you can open the trunk completely X
Flip trim covers : open.
X Only attach the roof rack to the anchorage
points under trim covers :.
X Observe manufacturer’s instructions for
installation. Ski bag (Canada only)
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Warning!
The ski bag is designed for up to four pairs of
skis. Do not load the ski bag with other
objects.
Always fasten the ski bag securely. In an
accident, an unfastened ski bag can cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
Unfolding and loading X
Fold rear armrest down. Loading and storing
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X
Connect hook C to eye D located in the
front storage compartment in the rear
center console.
X Tighten strap by pulling at the loose end
(arrow).
Unloading and folding X
Loosen both straps.
X Disconnect hook C from eye D.
X Unload skis.
X Close flap in trunk.
X Fold and flatten ski bag lengthwise.
X Place folded ski bag inside recess of seat
backrest.
X Close ski bag compartment cover.
Removing the ski bag For ski bag removal, we recommend that you
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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Warning!
Never drive a vehicle with trunk open while
the ski bag is removed. Deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior, resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
To prevent unauthorized persons from access
to the trunk, always close the cover. Parcel net
G
Warning!
Parcel nets are intended for storing light-
weight items only, such as road maps, mail,
etc.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges, or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel nets. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
Parcel nets cannot protect transported goods
in the event of an accident.
A parcel net is located in the front passenger
footwell. Hooks
A retaining hook can be used to attach cargo
items such as bags.
! Do not use the retaining hook to tie down
cargo. X
Pull strap : of retaining hook ; down.
Cargo tie-down hooks Four cargo tie-down hooks are located in the
trunk.
Always follow loading instructions
(Y page 154). Loading and storing
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Carefully secure cargo by applying even load
on all cargo tie-down hooks with rope of
sufficient strength to hold down the cargo.
Front storage compartments
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Warning!
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the trunk if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Do not place anything on shelf below the rear
window.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
Glove box Depending on vehicle equipment, an AUX
socket or a media interface is located in the
glove box. For information on Audio AUX
mode or on media interface, see separate
COMAND system operating instructions. X
Opening: Press glove box lid release :.
X Closing: Push glove box lid ; upwards
until it engages.
You can lock the glove box, e.g. when the
vehicle is in the shop for service.
The glove box can only be locked or unlocked
with the mechanical key. 1
Glove box unlocked
2 Glove box locked
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The Roadside Assistance button º
(Y page 164) and the Information button
E (Y page 167) are located in the
storage compartment.
The front armrest storage compartment can
be ventilated ( Y page 148).
X Opening storage compartment: Press
button : right or left and fold cover ;
sideward.
Seat storage compartment A storage compartment is located in the seat
base of the driver’s seat.
X
Opening: Pull handle : up.
X Fold the lid forward in direction of arrow. Rear storage compartments
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Warning!
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the trunk if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Do not place anything on shelf below the rear
window. Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
R
braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
Rear center console storage
compartment X
Slide cover : forward or rearward.
Rear armrest storage compartment !
Do not sit on or lean your body weight
against the armrest when it is folded down,
as you could otherwise damage it.
! Before storing the armrest in the seat
backrest, close the storage compartment
cover.
X Fold the rear armrest down. Loading and storing
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Opening: Press the handle upwards and
fold the rear armrest lid up.
Storage bags G
Warning!
Do not place objects with a combined weight
of more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) into the storage bag.
Otherwise, the Occupant Classification
System (OCS) may not be able to properly
approximate the occupant weight category.
The storage bag is intended for storing light-
weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
storage bag. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
The storage bag cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.
Storage bags are located on the back of the
front seats. Useful features
Cup holders
G
Warning!
In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equipment,
only use containers that fit into the cup
holder. Use lids on open containers and do
not fill containers to a height where the
contents, especially hot liquids, could spill
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an
accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants
may cause serious personal injury. Liquids
spilled on vehicle equipment may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
The cup holder must be extended when in use
with bottles. When not in use, keep the cup holder closed.
An open cup holder may cause injury to you
or others when contacted during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident.
Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup
holder may come loose during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects
thrown around in the vehicle interior may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Cup holder in front center console The cup holder can be removed for cleaning
purposes.
X
Extending: Briefly press mark on cup
holder.
The cup holder automatically extends
upward.
X Removing: Extend cup holder.
X Press mark on cup holder and remove cup
holder by pulling it upward.
X Reinstalling: Insert cup holder into
opening.
X Retracting: Press mark on cup holder and
push cup holder in until it engages.
! Make sure that the cup holder is correctly
positioned in the guide while you are
reinstalling it. Otherwise the cup holder can
be damaged.
X Press mark on cup holder and press cup
holder downward until it engages. 160
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Cup holder in rear center console
The cup holder can be removed for cleaning
purposes.
X
Opening/closing: Slide cover : forward
or rearward. X
Removing: Move pin ; in direction of
arrow to unlock cup holder =.
X With the cup holder unlocked, take cup
holder = out upwards.
X Reinstalling: Insert cup holder =.
X Move pin ; against direction of arrow to
lock the cup holder. Cup holder in rear armrest X
Opening: Briefly press the front of the rear
armrest.
X Closing: Slide cup holder back until it
engages.
! Do not sit on or lean your body weight
against the armrest when it is folded down,
as you could otherwise damage it.
! Close the cup holder before folding the
armrest upwards. Otherwise you could
damage the cup holder. Sun visors
G
Warning!
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors
closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected
glare can endanger you and others. Useful features
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Vanity mirror lamp
; Mounting
= Sun visor
? Holder, e.g. for gas cards
A Vanity mirror
B Vanity mirror cover
Glare through the windshield X
Flip sun visor = down when you
experience glare.
Glare through a door window X
Close vanity mirror cover B if opened.
X Disengage sun visor = from mounting ;.
X Pivot sun visor = to the side.
Vanity mirror The vanity mirror lamp only functions when
the sun visor is engaged in mounting ;.
X
Flip sun visor = down.
X Lift up vanity mirror cover B.
Vanity mirror lamp : comes on.Rear window sunshade
G
Warning!
When operating the rear window sunshade
make sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the extending or retracting
procedure. The extending or retracting procedure can be
immediately halted by briefly pressing rear
window sunshade switch. To reverse direction
of movement, press rear window sunshade
switch again.
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Observe Safety notes, see page 52. X
Switch on the ignition.
X Extending/Retracting: Press rear
window sunshade switch : briefly. Ashtrays
Center console ashtray X
Opening: Briefly press the marking on the
bottom of cover :.
X Removing ashtray insert: Secure vehicle
from movement by engaging the parking
brake.
X Shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.
X Push sliding knob ; to the right and hold.162
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Grab and remove ashtray insert from
ashtray frame.
X Reinstalling ashtray insert: Push the
ashtray insert back into the frame until it
engages.
X Closing: Push down cover :.
Rear door ashtray X
Opening: Press the top of ashtray ;
briefly.
X Removing ashtray insert: Pull ashtray
release : in direction of arrow.
X Remove ashtray insert upwards from
ashtray frame.
X Reinstalling ashtray insert: Push ashtray
insert back into ashtray frame until it
engages.
X Closing: Push the top of ashtray ;.Cigarette lighter
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Observe Safety notes, see page 52. G
Warning!
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
Make sure any children traveling with you do
not injure themselves or start a fire with the
hot cigarette lighter. If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is
being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
X
Open the cover ( Y page 162). X
Switch on the ignition.
X Push in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter : will pop out
automatically when hot.
X Take out cigarette lighter :.
X Reinsert cigarette lighter : in its socket
after use. Power outlets
! Make sure no fluids come into contact
with the power outlet, as this could cause
a short circuit.
i Make sure the override switch is not
activated. The power outlet in the rear
center console will not function if the
override switch is activated.
The power outlets can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories
(e.g. auxiliary lamps, mobile phone chargers)
up to a maximum of 15 A (180 W).
If the engine is off and the power outlets are
being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
X Switch on the ignition. Useful features
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