2011 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-CLASS fold seats

Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 297
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 177
Refueling ........................................ 176
Fuses .................................................. 284G
Garage door opener .................... 33, 169
Gasoline see Fuel


GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...206
Gear range ......................................... 104
Indicator ........................................ 104
Limiting .......................................... 106
Shifting into optimal ......................106
Gear selector lever ............................102
Cleaning ......................................... 220
Gearshift pattern ........................... 102
Lock ......................................... 97, 102
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 235
Shifting procedure ......................... 102
Transmission position indicator ..... 103
Transmission positions .................. 103
Generator
see Alternator
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box ........................................... 158
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............206
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 206H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps


Hard plastic trim items, cleaning ....220
Hazard warning flasher ....................... 90
Headlamp cleaning system ................ 90Headlamps

Active Bi-Xenon headlamps ............. 86
Automatic headlamp mode

..............87
Bi-Xenon .................................. 86, 267
Cleaning lenses ............................. 219
Cleaning system .............................. 90
Daytime running lamp mode ............88
Delayed shut-off ............................ 122
Halogen ......................................... 267
High-beam flasher ............................ 90
High-beam headlamps .....................90
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 87
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 247
Replacing bulbs ............................. 266
Switch .............................................. 87
Headliner and shelf below rear
window, cleaning and care of ..........221
Head restraints .................................... 77
Adjustment ................................ 77, 79
Comfort head restraint .................... 79
Folding back .................................... 80
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ......................................... 50
Rear seat head restraints ................. 80
Heated steering wheel ........................83
Height adjustment
Seat belt outlet ................................ 48
Seats ............................................... 77
Vehicle level control ...................... 138
High-beam flasher ............................... 90
High-beam headlamps ................90, 267
Indicator lamp .................................. 28
Replacing bulbs ............................. 267
High-performance brake system .....212
Hood ................................................... 178
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 241
Horn ...................................................... 27
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning ..................................... 212 I
Identification labels ..........................288
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 289 Index
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Information sign
: indicates the position of
anchor ;.
X Fold the upholstery blend upward to access
anchors ;.
X Install a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
A rigid connection between the child seat
and the body of the vehicle is established.
Child safety Child safety locks
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 52. G
Warning!
Children could open a rear door from the
inside. This may cause serious personal injury
or an accident. Therefore, secure the rear
doors with the child safety locks whenever
children are riding in the back seats of the
vehicle.
The child safety locks on the rear doors
enable you to secure each rear door
individually. You cannot open a secured rear
door from the inside. You can open the rear
door from the outside when the vehicle is
unlocked. X
Securing: Press the lever up in direction of
arrow :.
X Check to make sure the child safety locks
are working properly.
X Releasing: Press the lever down in
direction of arrow ;.
Override switch G
Observe Safety notes, see page 52.
You can disable the rear door window
operation and the 12V power outlet in the
rear center console for added safety. This can
be useful, for instance, when you have
children riding in the rear passenger
compartment. G
Warning!
Activate the override switch when children
are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The
children may otherwise injure themselves,
e.g. by becoming trapped in the rear door
window opening. 56
Occupant safetySafety and security
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X
Seat fore and aft adjustment: Press the
switch forward or backward in direction of
arrow ?.
i When moving the seat fore or aft, the head
restraints may readjust automatically.
X Seat backrest tilt: Press the switch
forward or backward in direction of arrow
A.
X Seat height: Press the switch up or down
in direction of arrow =.
X Seat cushion tilt: Press the switch up or
down in direction of arrow ; until your
upper legs are lightly supported.
X Head restraint height: Press the switch
up or down in direction of arrow :.
Head restraint fore and aft adjustment X
While seated, reach behind you with both
hands and find upper edge of the head
restraint.
X Push or pull on the upper edge of the head
restraint cushion to the desired position.
Comfort head restraint G
Warning!
When folding back the side cushions, never
reach between the side cushion and the
mounting post. You could otherwise be
trapped. You can adjust the side cushions of the head
restraints individually.
X
Adjusting side cushions: Pull or push side
cushions : into desired position.
X Adjusting forward or backward: Pull or
push head restraint in direction of
arrow ;. Lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the front seat’s
lumbar support to help enhance support to
your spine. X
Move adjustment lever : in direction of
the arrows until you have reached a
comfortable seating position. Seats
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Rear seat head restraints
G
Warning!
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear
head restraints in the upright position when
the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear of
articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
folding operation of the head restraints. G
Warning!
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it
is as close to the head as possible and the
center of the head restraint supports the back
of the head at eye level. This will reduce the
potential for injury to the head and neck in the
event of an accident or similar situation.
With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move
the respective head restraint up from the
lowest non-use position and have the
occupant adjust the head restraint properly.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints installed when the rear seats are
occupied. Head restraints are intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident. G
Warning!
Make sure the rear seat head restraints
engage when placing them upright manually.
Otherwise their protective function cannot be
ensured.
The back of the head will not be supported in
the event of a collision. That could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. Rear seat
occupants can be seriously injured or killed.
Folding rear seat head restraints back The rear seat head restraints can be folded
backward for increased visibility. X
Switch on the ignition.
X Press the symbol-side on head restraint
release switch : to release the head
restraints.
The head restraints will fold backward.
Placing rear seat head restraints
upright X
Pull the head restraint forward until it locks
into position. Multicontour seat
The multicontour seat has a movable seat
cushion and inflatable air cushions built into
the seat backrest to provide additional
lumbar and side support. 80
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X
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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