2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class headlamp

Standing lamps
00010018
Left-hand standing lamps
0002000A Right-hand standing lamps
00030008 Parking lamps, license plate and
instrumen tcluster lighting
0005000D Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
0019001D Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
Switchin gonthe standin glamps ensure sthe
corresponding side of th evehicle is
illuminated.
X To switch on th estanding lamps: the
SmartKey is no tintheignition loc koritis
in position 0.
X Turn th elight switch to 0018(left-han dside
of th evehicle )or000A (right-hand side of
th ev ehicle). Combination switch
Turn signal 001A
High-beam headlamps
0010 Turn signal, right 0024
High-beam flasher
0021 Turn signal, left
X To indicat ebriefly: pressthe combination
switch briefly to th epressure poin tinthe
direction of arrow 0010or0021.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 0010or0021.
High-beam headlamps 001A
High-beam headlamps
0010 Turn signal, right
0024 High-beam flasher
0021 Turn signal, left
X To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 001Dor000D.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow 001A.
In the 000Dposition, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running. Exterior lighting
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The blue
0015indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the high-
beam headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The blue 0015indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
i Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist:
when Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active,
it controls activation of the high-beam
headlamps (Y page 121).
High-beam flasher 001A
High-beam headlamps
0010 Turn signal, right
0024 High-beam flasher
0021 Turn signal, left
X To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1or 2,ors tart the
engine.
X Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 0024. Hazard warning lamps
X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button 001A.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
at urn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button 001A.
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R an air bag is deployed
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of more than 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to astandstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off
automatically if the vehicle reaches aspeed
of over 6mph (10 km/h) again after afull
brake application.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off. Headlam
pcleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated five times (Y page 125)while the
light sare on and the engin eisrunning. When
you switc hoff the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning syste misreset and
counting is resumed from 0. 120
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Cornering ligh
tfunction The cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road over awidea nglein
the direction you are turning, enabling better
visibility in tight bends, for example. It can
only be activated whe nthe low-beam
headlamps are switched on.
Active:
R if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph
(40 km/h )and switch on the turn signal or
turn the steering wheel
R if you are driving at speeds between
25 mph (40k m/h )and 45 mph (70k m/h)
and turn the steering wheel
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn
signa lorturn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position.
The cornering lamp may remain lit for ashort
time, but is automatically switched off after
no more than three minutes. Active light function The active light function is
asystem that
moves the headlamps according to the
steering movements of the front wheels .In
this way, relevant area sremain illuminated
while driving. Thi sallow syou to identify
pedestrians, cyclists and animals.
Active: whenthe lights are switched on. Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize
road users:
R who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
R who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by abarrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
may fail too recognize other road users that
have lights, or may recognize them too late.
In this or similar situations, the automatic
high-beam headlamps will not be deactivated
or activated regardless. There is arisk of an
accident.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions
and switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time. Exterior lighting
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You can use this function to set the
headlamps to change betwee
nlow beam and
high beam automatically. The system
recognizes vehicles with their lights on, either
approaching from the opposite direction or
traveling in front of your vehicle, and
consequently switches the headlamps from
high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-
beam headlamp range depending on the
distance to the other vehicle. Once the
system no longer detect sany other vehicles,
it reactivates the high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off 001A
High-beam headlamps
0010 Turn signal, right
0024 High-beam flasher
0021 Turn signal, left
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
000D.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow 001A.
The 0010 indicator lamp in the
multifunction display lights up if it is dark
and the light sensor activates the low-beam
headlamps.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 28 mph (45 km/h): The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 35 mph (55 km/h) and no
other road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The
0015indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below
approximately 30 mph (45 km/h) or other
road users have been detected or the roads
are adequately lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The 0015indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The 0010
indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
X To switch off: move the combination
switch back to its normal position or move
the light switch to another position.
The 0010 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X Switch on the light and drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at aqualified
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The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open adoor
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior light is activated for ashort while
when the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock. You can activat ethis delayed
switch-off using the on-board computer
(Y page 232).
Manua linterior lighting control Fronto
verhead control panel
001A 001A To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off.
0010 001B To switch the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
0024 0007 To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0021 000D To switch the fronti nterior lighting
on/off
001E 0007 To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
X To switch the front interior lighting on/
off: press the 000Dbutton.
X To switch the rear interior lighting on/
off: press the 001Abutton.
X To switch the reading lampso n/off:
press the 0007button. Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
X To switch off the crash-responsive
emergency lighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or
X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the
SmartKey. Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
Xenon bulbs G
DANGER
Xenon bulbs carry ahigh voltage. You can get
an electric shock if you remove the cover of
the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical
contacts. There is arisk of fatal injury.
Never touch the parts or the electrical
contacts of the Xenon bulb. Always have work
on the Xenon bulbs carried out at aqualified
specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an importan taspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
LED lamps You can neither replace Xenon bulbsn
or LED
bulbs. Have LED bulbsc hanged ataqualified
specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Other bulbs G
WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot
when operating. If you change abulb, you 124
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could burn yoursel
fonthese components.
There is arisk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before
changing abulb.
There are bulbs other than Xenon and LED
bulbs that you cannot replace. Replace only
the bulbs listed (Y page 125). Have the bulbs
that you cannot replace yourself changed at
aq ualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance changing bulbs,
consult aqualified specialist workshop.
Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with
your bare hands. Even minor contamination
can burn into the glass surface and reduce
the service life of the bulbs. Always use alint-
free cloth or only touch the base of the bulb
when installing.
Only use bulbs of the correct type.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
aq ualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp settingc hecked regularly.Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
You can change the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend. Tail lamp
001A
Backup lamp: W16W Changing the rear bulbs
Backup light Lamp unit
X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the trunk.
X Reach up into the side paneling and pull
downwards until the lamp cluster is easily
accessible.
X Press the detent of connector 0010and pull
out connector 0010.
X Use asuitable tool to loosen and remove
four nuts 001A.
X Remove the entire lamp cluster.
X Turn bulb holder 0024counter-clockwise and
pull it out.
X Pull out bulb.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0024.
X Insert bulb holder 0024into the lamp and turn
it clockwise.
X Re-insert the lamp cluster.
X Tighten four nuts 001A.
X Push in connector 0010until it engages.
X Insert the side paneling. Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers
on/
off
! Do not operat ethe windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust Windshield wipers
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Warning and display messages in the
multifunction display X
Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-
board computer (Y page228).
If ATTENTION ASSIST is active, you wil lbe
warned no sooner than 20 minutes after
you rjourney has begun. You then hear an
intermittent warning tonet wice and the
Attention Assist :Drowsiness detected message appears in the
multifunction display.
X If necessary, tak eabreak.
X Pres sthe 000C button to confir mthe
message.
On lon gjou rneys, tak eregular break singood
tim etoa llow yourself to rest properly. If you
do not tak eabreak,you will be warned again
after 15 minutes at th eearliest. The
preconditio nfor this is that
ATTENTION ASSIST still detect stypical
indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in
concentration.
When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the
0001 symbol and OFF appear in the
multifunction display in the assistance
graphics display when the engine is running.
ATTENTION ASSIST is reset when you
continue your journey and startsa ssessing
your tiredness again if:
R you switch off the engine.
R you take off your seat belt and open the
driver's door, e.g. for achange of drivers or
to take abreak. Night View Assist Plus
Important safety notes Night View Assist Plus is only an aid and is not
as ubstitute for attentive driving. Do not rely
on the Night View Assist Plus display .You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front,f or vehicle speed and for braking in
good time. Drive carefully and always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road
and traffic conditions.
The system may be impaired or may not
function if:
R
there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow,
rain, fog or spray
R the windshield is dirty, fogged up or
covered, for instance by asticker, in the
vicinit yofthe camera
R on bends, on uphill gradients or downhill
gradients
Pedestrian recognition may be impaired or
inoperative if:
R pedestrians are partially or entirely
obscured by objects, e.g. parked vehicles
R the silhouette of the pedestrian in the Night
View Assist Plus display is incomplet eor
interrupted, e.g. by powerful light
reflections
R pedestrians do not contrast adequately
from the background
R pedestrians are not in an upright position,
e.g. sitting, squatting or lying In addition to the illumination provided by the
normal headlamps, Night View Assist Plus
uses infrared light to illuminate the road.
Night View Assist Plus camera
001Apicks up
the infrared light and display samonochrome
image in COMAND. The image displayed in
COMAND corresponds to aroad lit up by high-
beam headlamps. This enables you to see the
road's course and any obstacles in good time.
If pedestrian recognition is activated,
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highlighted in the Night View Assist Plus
display.
Light from the headlamps of oncoming
vehicles does not affect the Night View Assist
Plus displayint
he multifunction display. This
is also the case if you cannot switch on the
high-beam headlamps due to oncoming
traffic.
i Infrared light is not visible to the human
eye and therefore does not glare. Night
View Assist Plus can therefore remain
switched on even if there is oncoming
traffic.
Activating Night View Assist Plus Activation conditions
You can only activate Night View Assist Plus
if:
R the SmartKey is in position 2in the ignition
lock.
R it is dark.
R the light switch is in the 000Dor001D
position.
R reverse gear has not been engaged.
Activating Night View Assist Plus X
Make sure that COMAND is switched on.
X Press button 001A.
The Night View Assist Plus displaya ppears
in the COMAND display.
You can read about how to adjust the
brightness of the COMAND displayint he
COMAND operating instructions. i
The infrared headlamps only switch on
when the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of approximately 6mph (10 km/h). This
means that you do not have the full visual
range while the vehicle is stationary and
cannot check whether Night View Assist
Plus is working.
Pedestrian recognition 001A
Night View Assist Plus display
0010 Pedestrian recognized
0024 Framing
0021 Symbol for active pedestrian recognition
i Animals are not recognized by pedestrian
recognition.
Night View Assist Plus is able to recognize
pedestrians by typical characteristics, e.g. a
silhouette in the shape of aperson.
Pedestrian recognition is then switched on
automatically:
R if Night View Assist Plus is activated
R if you are driving faster than approximately
6m ph (10 km/h)
R the surroundings are dark, e.g. when
driving outside built-up areas without
street lighting
If pedestrian recognition is active,
symbol 0021appears. If pedestrian sare
detected, they are highlighted with framing
0024.Ift he pedestrian recognition system has
brought apedestrian to your attention, look
through the windshield to evaluate the
situation. The actual distance to objectsa nd Driving systems
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