2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS SHOOTING BRAKE warning

If you use the coat hooks, only hang light
clothing on them. Make sure that nobody can
become trapped.
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Coath ook Luggage compartment cover (CLS
Shooting Brake)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The luggage compartment cover is not a
restraint system. Secure the load under the
luggage compartment cover by suitable
means. Make sure that the luggage compart-
ment cover is engaged securely. If luggage is
not sufficiently secured, it can be thrown over
the backrest into the passenger compart-
ment, for instance during heavy braking, sud-
den changes of direction or in the event of an
accident .You could cause an accident or
cause injury to yourself and others.
! When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the luggage
compartment higher than the lower edge of
the side windows. Do not place heavy
objects on top of the luggage compartment
cover.
The luggage compartment cover is located
behind the rear bench seat backrest. Extending and retracting the luggage
compartment cover
X
To extend: pull luggage compartment
cover :back by grab handle ;until it
engages.
X To retract: push down the rear edge of lug-
gage compartment cover :.
Luggage compartment cover :moves
forward automatically.
Fitting/removing the luggage compart-
ment cover X
To remove: make sure that the luggage
compartment cover is rolled up.
X Push in the end cap of luggage compart-
ment cover :in the direction of the arrow
on the right or left side using grip =.
X Push luggage compartment cover :into
opposite anchorage ;.
X Remove luggage compartment cover :
upwards. Stowage areas
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X
To fit: place luggage compartment
cover :into anchorage ;on the right or
left-hand side.
X Push in opposite end cap of luggage com-
partment cover :in the direction of the
arrow and insert luggage compartment
cover :into opposite anchorage ;.
Fitting/removing the sightproofing
plate There is a luggage cove
ronthe tailgate which
can be removed and then installed again to
ease loading and unloading. X
To remove: press buttons :on luggage
cover ;simultaneously and remove it in
the direction of the arrow.
X To install: insert luggage cover ;and
push it in the opposite direction to the
arrow until it engages. Safety net (CLS Shooting Brake)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The safety net cannot secure heavy loads. You
should therefore always lash down the load.
You could otherwise be injured by objects
which have not been sufficiently secured
being thrown around in the event of sharp
braking, a sudden change of direction or an
accident. G
WARNING
In the event of sharp braking, a sudden
change of direction, or an accident, light loads
can be thrown about.
This could result in injury to yourself or others.
Therefore, if you are transporting light loads,
use the safety net.
The safety net is located in the stowage space
under the luggage compartmentf loor
(Y page 302).
X Open both Velcro fastener sand remove the
safety net.
X Unroll and unfold the safety net.
The joints on the uppe rand lowe rguide rod
should engage audibly.
The corresponding lashing eyelet sfor tight-
ening the safety net are in the luggage com-
partment in front of the rear bench seat
(Y page 295).
Attaching and tightening the safety net X
To attach and tighten: insert guide
rod :into bracket ;.
X Attach spring hook =to the lashing eyelet
or bracket (vehicles wit EASY-PACK load-
securing kit (Y page 300)) and pull down
on the loose end of the lashing strap until
the safety net is taut.
X After driving a short distance, check the
tension of the safety net and retighten it if
necessary. 298
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X
To loosen and detach: pull belt
clamp ?up to reduce the tension in the
lashing strap.
X Remove spring hook =from the lashing
eyelet or bracket (vehicles with EASY-PACK
load-securing kit (Y page 300)).
X Detach guide rod :from bracket ;.
X To stow: press the red button on the upper
and lowe rguide rod.
X Fold the safety ne tand roll it up.
X Close the two Velcro fasteners on the
safety net holder. EASY-PACK boot box (CLS Coupé)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Only load the EASY-PACK convenience bo xto
the maximum permissible load of 10 kg. To
prevent overloading, the floor of the box
moves down onto the boot floor ma twhen
loaded with more than approx. 5kg.
Do not transpor tsharp-edged and fragile
objects in the box.
Otherwise, e.g. in the event of a rapid change
of direction or heavy braking, the objects
could be thrown out of the EASY-PACK con-
venience box and injure you and others.
! When the EASY-PACK convenience box is
pulled out, no objects may be placed on the
frame of the box or pushed onto the frame
from above. Otherwise, the box could be
damaged.
Adjusting the height to any position G
WARNING
Make sure that your hands are not inside the
EASY-PACK convenience box when the load
surface moves up. Otherwise, you could be
injured. X
Pull the box out by handle :in the direc-
tion of the arrow all the way to the stop.
X Lowering the load surface:p ush the
centre of load surface ;down by hand in
the direction of the arrow until load sur-
face ;has reached the desired position
and the box is the desired size.
X To raise the load surface: press switch
=.
Load surface ;of the box moves up auto-
matically.
X To stow the box: push the box in by han-
dle :all the way to the stop.
Removing and fitting X
To install: insert retainer ;of box :into
slots = Stowage areas
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X
Raise box :and press hooks Ainto
anchorage ?as far as they will go.
X Turn left-hand rotating catch Bclockwise
and right-hand rotating catch Banti-clock-
wise by 90°.
X To remove: turn left-hand rotating catch
B anti-clockwise and right-hand rotating
catch Bclockwise by 90°.
X Move box :downwards and pull it out
from anchorages ?.
i Store the EASY-PACK boot box on a flat
surface after removal, e.g. on a suitable
shelf. EASY-PACK load-securing kit (CLS
Shooting Brake)
Components and storage The EASY-PACK load-securing ki
tallows you
to use your luggage compartmen tfor a variety
of purposes. The following accessory parts
are located under the luggage compartment
floor:
R Telescopic rod (under the luggage com-
partment floor)
R Bag containing the brackets and luggage
holder (under the luggage compartment
floor or in one of the side stowage nets in
the luggage compartment). Inserting the brackets into the loading
rail G
WARNING
Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
evenly.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Please observe the loading guidelines. X
Insert bracket :into the centre of loading
rail ?.
X Press release button ;and push
bracket :into the desired position in load-
ing rail ?.
X Let go of release button ;.
X Press locking button =.
Bracket :is locked in loading rail ?.
X If necessary, fold lashing eyelet A
upwards.
Luggage holder !
Only use the luggage holder to secure
loads with a maximum weight of 7kg and
with dimensions that allow the loads to be
safely and securely retained by the luggage
holder. 300
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The TIREFIT kit, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are
located in the stowage compartment.
X
To open: pull handle :up. X
Hook handle :into rain trough ;. Stowage compartment under the lug-
gage compartment floor (CLS Shoot-
ing Brake)
G
WARNING
Never drive with the luggage compartment
floor open.
Otherwise, you and other vehicle occupants
could be injured by object sbeing thrown
around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak-
ing, a sudden change in direction or an acci-
dent. The EASY-PACK load-securing kit accesso-
ries, TIREFIT, the vehicle tool kit etc. are
stowed under the luggage compartment
floor.
X
To open: open the tailgate.
X Holding the ribbing, press handle :down-
wards.
Handle :folds upwards.
X Swing the luggage compartment floor up
using handle :until it is upright.
X To close: fold the luggage compartment
floor down.
X Press the luggage compartment floor down
by handle :until it engages. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
An incorrectly secured roof carrier, ski rack or
load could become detached from the vehi-
cle. These objects might then be thrown
around, and could injure you or others or
cause an accident. Follow the roof carrier/ski
rack manufacturer's installation instructions
and special instructions for use.
The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of
gravity, thereby affecting vehicle handling.
You must always observe the maximum roof
load of 100 kg. Always adapt your driving style
to the prevailing road, traffic and weather
conditions and drive with particular care if the
roof is laden. 302
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!
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This helps to prevent damage to the vehi-
cle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Make sure that, depending on the vehicle's
equipment, you can raise the sliding sun-
roof fully and open the boot lid or tailgate
fully when the roof carrier is fitted.
! To avoid damaging or scratching the cov-
ers, do not use metallic or hard objects to
open them.
Attaching the roof carrier X
Open covers :carefully in the direction of
the arrow.
X Only secure the roof carrier to the anchor-
age points under covers :.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Features
Cup holders
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Keep the cup holder closed while the vehicle
is in motion. Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around if you:
R
brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Only use the cup holders for containers of a
suitable size and which have lids. The drinks
could otherwise spill.
Cup holders should not be used for hot drinks.
You may otherwise scald yourself.
Cup holder in the front centre console All vehicles (except AMG)
X
To open: press the front of cover ;.
X To remove the insert: slide catch:
inwards on both sides in the direction of the
arrow.
X Remove cup holder insert =upwards.
X To refit the insert: place the insert in the
stowage space.
X Slide catch :outwards in the direction of
the arrow until it engages. Features
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AMG vehicles
:
Cup holders
; Cover
X To open: slide cover ;to its foremost
position.
You can remove the cup holde rinser tto clean
it. Clean it with clean, lukewarm water only.
AMG vehicles: you can remove the rubber
mat of the cup holder in the direction of the
arrow to clean it. Clean it with clean, luke-
warm water only.
Cup holder in the rear-compartment
centre console CLS Coupé
X
To open: slide cover :forwards.
X To remove the insert: slide catch;
inwards in the direction of the arrow.
X Remove cup holder insert =upwards.
X To refit the insert: place the insert in the
stowage space.
X Slide catch ;outwards in the direction of
the arrow until it engages. You can remove the insert and the rubber mat
of the cup holder to clean them. Clean them
with clean, lukewarm water only.
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest !
Do not sit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it.
! Close the cup holder before folding the
rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup
holder could be damaged. Example: CLS Coupé
X
Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X To open: raise the rear seat armrest cover.
X Press release catch :.
Cup holder ;folds out forwards.
X Fold the cover of the rear seat armrest back
down again if necessary.
X To close: lift the cover of the rear seat arm-
rest.
Swing cup holder ;back until it engages. Bottle holders
G
WARNING
Do not transport heavy, sharp-edged and frag-
ile bottles in the bottle holder. In the event of
an accident, the bottle holder can not secure
the bottles adequately.
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holder rest on the vehicle floor. The bottle
holder could otherwise be damaged. X
Press the outer edge of button :and slide
in the direction of the arrow until the bottle
fits into the opening.
X Insert the bottle into the bottle holder.
The bottle holder is suitable for bottles with a
capacity from 0.7 l to 1.5 l.
The bottle holder does not secure bottles; it
merely prevents them from tipping over. Sun visors
Overview G
WARNING
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors cov-
ered while driving. You could otherwise be
dazzled, which may impair your view of traffic
conditions and as a result could cause an
accident. :
Mirror light
; Bracket =
Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
? Vanity mirror
A Mirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light
:only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into retainer ;and mirror cover
A has been folded up.
Glare from the side X
Fold down sun visor :.
X Pull sun visor :out of retainer ;.
X Swing sun visor :to the side.
X Slide sun visor :horizontally as required. Rear-window roller sunblind (CLS
Coupé)
Extending/retracting the roller sun-
blind !
Make sure that the roller sunblind can
move freely. Otherwise, the roller sunblind
or other objects could be damaged. Features
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