2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class mirror

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction .........................................
21 At a glance
........................................... 27 Safety ...................................................
37 Opening/closing
................................. 73 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....
95 Lights and windshield wipers
..........109 Climate control
................................. 123 Driving and parking ..........................
137 On-board computer and displays
....207 Stowage and features ......................
269 Maintenance and care
......................297 Breakdown assistance
.....................311 Wheels and tires ...............................
325 Technical data ...................................
363 Contents
3

Maintenance
.................................. 162
Parking brake ................................ 158
Warning lamp .................................
257
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages


Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 309
Car wash ........................................ 303
Display ........................................... 307
Exterior lights ................................ 306
Gear or selector lever ....................309
Interior ........................................... 307
Matte finish ................................... 305
Night View Assist Plus ...................308
Notes ............................................. 303
Paint .............................................. 305
Plastic trim .................................... 308
Power washer ................................ 304
Rear view camera .......................... 307
Roof lining ...................................... 309
Seat belt ........................................ 309
Seat cover ..................................... 309
Sensors ......................................... 307
Steering wheel ............................... 309
Tail pipes ....................................... 307
Trim pieces .................................... 309
Washing by hand ........................... 304
Wheels ........................................... 306
Windows ........................................ 306
Wiper blades .................................. 306
Wooden trim .................................. 309
Cargo tie down rings .........................274
Car wash (care) ................................. 303
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 215Center console
Lower section .................................. 33
Lower section (AMG vehicles) ..........34
Upper section .................................. 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 222
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)

........75
Changing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 119
Overview of bulb types ..................119
Reversing lamps ............................ 120
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 62
Rear doors ....................................... 63
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 58
Restraint systems ............................ 58
Special seat belt retractor ............... 60
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
Top Tether ....................................... 61
Cigarette lighter ................................ 280
Cleaning Mirror turn signal ........................... 307
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 127
Controlling automatically ...............129
Cooling with air dehumidification ..128
Defrosting the windows ................. 132
Defrosting the windshield .............. 131
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 125
Important safety notes .................. 124
Indicator lamp ................................ 129
Information on using 3-zone
automatic climate control .............. 128
Maximum cooling .......................... 131
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 126
Overview of systems ......................124
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 129
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 132
Rear control panel .........................1276
Index

ESP
®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 225
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 67
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 218
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 67
Display message
............................ 229
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 66
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety information ........... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 260
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 66
Exhaust check ................................... 160
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 307
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 110
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Dipping (automatic) .......................106
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 106
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 105
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...106
Setting ........................................... 105
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 107
Storing the parking position .......... 106
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 271F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap


First-aid kit ......................................... 312
Flat tire MOExtended tires .......................... 313
Preparing the vehicle .....................313
Floormat ............................................. 295
Fuel Additives ........................................ 368
Consumption statistics ..................212Displaying the current
consumption
.................................. 213
Displaying the range

......................213
Driving tips .................................... 159
Fuel gauge ............................... 29, 209
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 367
Important safety notes .................. 366
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 367
Problem (malfunction) ...................157
Refueling ........................................ 154
Tank content/reserve fuel .............367
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 155
Opening/closing ............................ 155
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 213
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 367
Problem (malfunction) ...................157
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 312
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 322
Before changing ............................. 322
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 322
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 323
Important safety notes .................. 322 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory

.....................294
Important safety notes .................. 291
Opening/closing the garage door ..294
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 292
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 224
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 364
Glove box ........................................... 271 H
Handbrake see Parking brake


Hazard warning lamps ......................11410
Index

Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis
....................................... 289
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 288
Mechanical key
Function/notes
................................ 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 82
Unlocking the driver's door ..............82
Memory card (audio) ......................... 215
Memory function ............................... 107
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 228
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 216
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 76
MOExtended tires .............................. 313
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................352
Mounting a new wheel ................... 351
Raising the vehicle ......................... 350
Removing a wheel ..........................351
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 349
MP3
Operation ....................................... 215
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 211
Permanent display ......................... 220
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 210
Overview .......................................... 31N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 214
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 51
Resetting after being triggered ........ 51
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ......................................... 51
Resetting after being triggered ........ 52Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating .................193
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Function/notes ............................. 192
Problem (malfunction) ...................195
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 138 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 45
System self-test

............................... 48
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................58
Important safety notes .................... 38
OCS
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 45
System self-test ............................... 48
Odometer
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 224
Assistance menu ........................... 217
Audio menu ................................... 215
Convenience submenu .................. 223
Displaying a service message ........ 302
Display messages ..........................228
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 175
Factory settings submenu ............. 224
Important safety notes .................. 208
Instrument cluster submenu ..........220
Lighting submenu .......................... 220
Menu overview .............................. 212
Message memory .......................... 228
Navigation menu ............................ 214
Operation ....................................... 210
RACETIMER ................................... 225
Service menu ................................. 219
Settings menu ............................... 219
Standard display ............................ 212
Telephone menu ............................ 216
Trip menu ...................................... 212 Index
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Vehicle submenu ...........................
222
Video DVD operation ..................... 216
Operating system
see On-board computer

Outside temperature display ...........210
Overhead control panel ......................35
Override feature Rear side windows ........................... 63P
Paint code number ............................ 365
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...305
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Parking ............................................... 157
Important safety notes

..................157
Parking brake ................................ 158
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 106
Rear view camera .......................... 189
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................186
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 231
Notes/function .............................. 158
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 185
Driving system ............................... 183
Function/notes ............................. 183
Important safety notes .................. 183
Problem (malfunction) ...................186
Range of the sensors ..................... 184
Warning display ............................. 185
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 45
Pedals ................................................. 160
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 308
Power washers .................................. 304
Power windows see Side windows PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message

............................ 232
Operation ......................................... 52
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 218
Display message ............................ 232
Function/notes ................................ 69
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Preventive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection)
Product information ............................21
Program selector button .................. 149
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 141 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........24 R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .............179
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 225
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating

.................223
Display message ............................ 243
Radio
Selecting a station .........................215
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 117
Rear axle level control (AMG
adaptive sport suspension
system) .............................................. 182
Rear compartment Setting the air vents ......................135
Rear seat
Display message ............................ 252
Rear seat (folding the backrest
forwards/back) ................................. 273
Rear view camera Cleaning instructions ..................... 307
Function/notes ............................. 189
Switching on/off ........................... 190
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) .......................10614
Index

Opening/closing (automatically
from outside)
................................... 84
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................
83
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 252
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Opening dimensions ...................... 371
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 371
Turn signals Display message ............................ 236
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................82
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 81V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........

278
Vehicle Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 251
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings ..........................219
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 337
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 82
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 75
Lowering ........................................ 352
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 159
Pulling away ................................... 141
Raising ........................................... 350
Reporting problems .........................24
Securing from rolling away ............349
Towing away .................................. 318
Transporting .................................. 321
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 82
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................75
Vehicle data ................................... 371
Vehicle data ....................................... 371
Vehicle dimensions ...........................371Vehicle emergency locking
................82
Vehicle identification number see VIN


Vehicle identification plate ..............365
Vehicle level AIRMATIC ...................................... 180
Vehicle level (display message) .......243
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 312
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 216
VIN ...................................................... 365 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS

................................................ 258
Brakes ........................................... 257
Check Engine ................................. 264
Coolant .......................................... 264
Distance warning ........................... 266
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 266
ESP ®
.............................................. 260
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 261
Fuel tank ........................................ 264
Overview .................................. 30, 255
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
Reserve fuel ................................... 264
Seat belt ........................................ 256
SPORT handling mode ................... 261
SRS ................................................ 263
Tire pressure monitor .................... 267
Warranty ............................................ 364
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 253
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........352
Wheel chock ...................................... 349
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 348
Checking ........................................ 327
Cleaning ......................................... 306
Cleaning (warning) .........................348
Emergency spare wheel ................. 357
Important safety notes .................. 326
Interchanging/changing ................348
Mounting a new wheel ................... 351
Mounting a wheel .......................... 349
Removing a wheel ..........................351 Index
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Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
u Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off
118
;
| Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off
118
=
p Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off
117
?
ï MB Info call button
(mbrace system)
286
A
3 Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof
91
B
G SOS button (mbrace
system)
284
C
Rear-view mirror 106
D
Buttons for the garage door
opener
292 Function Page
E
Integrated electronic
compass
294
F
Microphone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions
G
F Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace
system)
285
H
p Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off
117
I
c Switches the front
interior lighting on/off
118Overhead control panel
35At a glance

Door control panel
Function Page
:
r45=
Stores
settings for the seat,
exterior mirrors and
steering wheel 107
;
Adjusts the seats
electrically
98
=
%& Unlocks/locks
the vehicle
81
?
Opens the door 81
A
7Zö\
Adjusts and folds the
exterior mirrors in/out
electrically
105 Function Page
B
W Opens/closes the
side windows
87
C
n Activates/
deactivates the override
feature for the side
windows in the rear
compartment
63
D
p Opens/closes the
trunk lid
8536
Door control panel
At a glance