2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class belt

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsBlind Spot Assist
Inoperative or
Active Blind Spot
Assist InoperativeBlind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Park Assist
CanceledThe driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been
fastened.XRepeat the parking process with the seat belt fastened and the
driver's door closed.You have inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel
while steering intervention was active.XWhile steering intervention is active, make sure that the
multifunction steering wheel is not touched.The vehicle has started to skid and ESP ®
has intervened.XUse Active Parking Assist again later ( Y page 175).Park Assist
InoperativeYou have just performed a large number of turning or parking
maneuvers.
Active Parking Assist will become available again after
approximately 10 minutes ( Y page 175).XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.XSwitch off and restart the engine.XIf the warning message does not disappear: consult a qualified
specialist workshop.PARKTRONIC is defective.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Park Assist
FinishedThe vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically.DISTRONIC PLUS
OffDISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated ( Y page 157). If it was
deactivated automatically, a warning tone also sounds.DISTRONIC PLUS
Now AvailableDISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been
temporarily unavailable. You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS
( Y page 157).232Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Seat belts
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions7
After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up for six seconds.The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger
to fasten their seat belts.XFasten your seat belt ( Y page 50).7
After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up. In addition, a
warning tone sounds
for up to six seconds.GRisk of injury
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
XFasten your seat belt ( Y page 50).
The warning tone ceases.7
The red seat belt
warning lamp lights up
after the engine starts,
as soon as the driver's
or the front-passenger
door is closed.GRisk of injury
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
XFasten your seat belt ( Y page 50).
The warning lamp goes out.GRisk of injury
There are objects on the front-passenger seat.
XRemove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out.Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster241On-board computer and displaysZ

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions7
The red seat belt
warning lamp flashes
and an intermittent
audible warning
sounds.GRisk of injury
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. In
addition, you are driving faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or you have
briefly driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
XFasten your seat belt ( Y page 50).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone
ceases.GRisk of injury
There are objects on the front-passenger seat. In addition, you are
driving faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or you have briefly driven
faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
XRemove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone
ceases.242Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Parcel nets are located in the front-passenger
footwell and on the left and right-hand sides
of the trunk.
Rear bench seat through-loading
feature
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When expanding the cargo volume, always
fold the seat backrests fully forward.
Unless you are transporting cargo, the seat
backrests must remain properly locked in the
upright position.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to
vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
Always use the cargo tie-down rings.
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded down separately to
increase the trunk capacity.
Folding the seat backrest forward
i Vehicles with memory function: when you
fold one or both parts of the rear seat
backrest forwards, the respective front
seat moves forward slightly, when
necessary, in order to avoid contact.
XVehicles without memory function: if
necessary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forwards.XOpen the trunk.XPull right-hand or left-hand rear seat
backrest release handle :.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released.XFold rear seat backrest ; forwards.XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the seat backrest back
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be
damaged.
XFold rear seat backrest : back until it
engages.Stowage areas259Stowing and featuresZ

iNote that regular care is essential to
ensure that the appearance and comfort of
the covers is retained over time.
Cleaning the seat beltsXUse clean, lukewarm water and soap
solution.
! Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts
by warming them above 176 ‡ (80 †) or
placing them in direct sunlight.
GWARNING
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash, they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Cleaning the headliner and carpets
XRoof lining: use soft brushes or dry
shampoo if it is particularly dirty.XCarpets: use carpet and textile cleaners
that have been approved and
recommended by Mercedes-Benz.292CareMaintenance and care