2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class lumbar support

Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................219
Display message ............................ 244
Function/information .................... 197
Lane Tracking package .....................195
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................225
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
Light function, active Display message ............................ 238
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 222
Active light function .......................115
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 111
Cornering light function .................114
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Hazard warning lamps ................... 114
High beam flasher .......................... 114
High-beam headlamps ...................113
Light switch ................................... 110
Low-beam headlamps .................... 112
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 220
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 221
Standing lamps .............................. 112
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 221
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 221
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........221
Turn signals ................................... 113
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......238
Loading guidelines ............................270Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 82
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 81
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 222
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 236
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 101
Luxury head restraints .......................99 M
M+S tires ............................................ 328
Malfunction message see Display messages


Massage function (PULSE) ...............101
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 305
mbrace Call priority .................................... 286
Display message ............................ 232
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 287
Downloading routes .......................290
Emergency call .............................. 284
Geo fencing ................................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 282
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 289
MB info call button ........................ 286
Remote vehicle locking .................. 288
Roadside Assistance button .......... 285
Search & Send ............................... 287
Self-test ......................................... 283
Speed alert .................................... 290
System .......................................... 283
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 291 12
Index

Rear window blind
............................ 278
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ...................132
Switching on/off
...........................132
Refueling
Fuel gauge ............................... 29, 209
Important safety notes .................. 154
Refueling process .......................... 155
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener .......................291
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 292
Reporting safety defects .................... 24
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 242
Warning lamp ................................. 264
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........133
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear (selector lever) ...........146
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 238
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....22
Roller sunblind Rear window .................................. 278
Roof carrier ........................................ 275
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 309
Roof load (maximum) ........................371S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................58
Child restraint systems ....................58
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 45
Safety system
see Driving safety systems


Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................56
Adjusting the height ......................... 56 Belt force limiters ............................
57
Cleaning .........................................
309
Correct usage .................................. 54
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 57
Fastening ......................................... 55
Important safety guidelines .............53
Releasing ......................................... 56
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 223
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Warning lamp (function) ................... 56
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 101
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 99
Cleaning the cover ......................... 309
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Important safety notes .................... 97
Seat backrest display message .....253
Seat heating problem .................... 102
Seat ventilation problem ................ 102
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 107
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 101
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..102
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 309
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......307
Service see ASSYST PLUS
Service menu (on-board computer) . 219
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 369
Coolant (engine) ............................ 369
Engine oil ....................................... 368
Fuel ................................................ 366
Important safety notes .................. 366
Washer fluid ................................... 370
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 224
On-board computer ....................... 219
Setting the air distribution ...............130
Setting the airflow ............................ 131
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 225 Index
15

Removing and installing the rear seat
head restraints
G
WARNING
Occupants should only travel sitting on seats
which have the head restraints installed. This
reduces the risk of injury to occupants in the
event of an accident.
! Make sure that the rear window roller
sunblind has been retracted before the rear
head restraints are removed. You could
otherwise damage the roller sunblind.
X
To remove: pull the head restraint up to
the stop.
X Press release catch : and pull the head
restraint out of the guides.
X To re-install: insert the head restraint so
that the notches on the bar are on the left
when viewed in the direction of travel.
X Push the head restraint down until you hear
it engage in position. Adjusting the multicontour seat
The multicontour seat function is only
available on vehicles for Canada. :
To adjust the thigh cushion
; To adjust the backrest contour in the
lumbar region
= To adjust the backrest contour in the
upper back region
? To adjust the side bolsters of the seat
backrest
You can adjust the contour of the front seats
individually
so as to provide optimum support
for your back and sides.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock. Adjusting the active multicontour
seat
Overview :
To adjust the seat cushion length
; To switch the dynamic function on or off
= To adjust the side bolsters of the seat
backrest
? To switch the massage function on or off100
Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

A
To adjust the contour of the backrest to
increase/decrease support
B To adjust the height/depth of the
backrest contour
The active multicontour seat on the driver's
side automatically adapts the sides of the
backrest
to your current driving style. You can
adjust the contour of the seats individually so
as to provide optimum support for your back
and sides.
Dynamic function The dynamic function adjusts the air cushions
in the side bolsters of the seat backrests to
ensure ideal lateral support at all times.
X
To switch on: press button ; once or
twice until the desired level is set.
One or two indicator lamps in button ;
light up.
X To switch off: press button ; repeatedly
until
all indicator lamps in button ; go out.
You can choose between two different levels. Level 1 (one
indicator lamp) Standard setting:
slightly increased
lateral support and
slow build-up of air
pressure in the side
bolsters of the seat
backrest.
Level 2 (two
indicator lamps) Sport setting:
increased lateral
support and fast
build-up of pressure
in the side bolsters
of

the seat backrest. Massage function (PULSE)
The massage function helps you to prevent
muscle tension on long journeys. You can
choose between two levels. X
To switch on: press button ? once or
twice until the desired level is set.
One or two indicator lamps in button ?
light up. The air cushions in the lumbar
region vibrate for approximately
20 minutes. Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
:
To raise the backrest contour
; To soften the backrest contour
= To lower the backrest contour
? To harden the backrest contour
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back. Switching the seat heating on/off
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level
3 may result in excessive seat temperatures.
The health of passengers that have limited
temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to
react to excessively high temperatures may
be affected or they may even suffer burn-like
injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating
level 3 repeatedly. Seats
101
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z