2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class interior lights

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
Replacing bulbsLights and windshield wipers

Information abou
tusing 3-zone
automatic climate control
Automatic climate control The 3-zone automatic climate control is only
available on vehicles for Canada.
The following contains instructions and
recommendations to enable you to get the
most out of your automatic climate control.
R Activate climate control using the 000Dand
000C buttons. The indicato rlamps above
the 000D and000C buttons light up.
R In automatic mode, you can also use the
0011 buttontos etac limate mode
(FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). The
MEDIUM leve lisrecommended.
R Set th etem peratur etof72‡ (22 †).
R Only use th e"Windshield defrosting"
function briefly until th ewindshield is clear
again.
R Only use air-recirculation mod ebriefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasan toutside odor sor
when in atunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
int ot he vehicl einair-recirculation mode.
R Use th eZON Efunction to adopt the
temperature setting sonthedriver's side
for the front-passenger side and the rear
compartment as well. The indicato rlamp
above the 0010button goes out.
R Use the residual heat function if you want
to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior
when the ignition is switched off. The
residual heat function can only be activated
or deactivated with the ignition switched
off.
R Vehicles with COMAND Multimedia-
System: if you change the settings of the
climate control system, the climate status
displaya ppears for approximately three
seconds at the bottom of the screen in the
COMAND display. See also the separate
COMAND operating instructions. You will
see the current settings of the various
climate control functions. ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off,t
he ECO
start/stop function only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require the full
climate control output, you can switch off the
ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO
button (Y page 152). Operating the climate control
systems Switching climate control on/off
Points to observe before use When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could fog up.
Therefore, switch off climate control only
briefly
i
Activate climate control primarily using
the 000D button (Y page 137).
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 147).
X To switch on: press the000Dbutton on
the control panel for the climate control.
The indicator lamp in the 000Dbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the 0007button.
The indicator lamp in the 0007button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
X To switch off: press the0007button.
The indicator lamp in the 0007button lights
up. Operating the climate control systems
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Problems with the rear window defroster
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
The rear window
defroster has
deactivated
prematurely or cannot
be activated. The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
X
Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading
lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window
defroster can be activated again. Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode
Points to observe before use You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are enteringt he vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
windows can fog up more quickly, in
particular at low temperatures. Only use air-
recirculation mode briefly to prevent the
windows from fogging up.
The operation of air-recirculation mode is the
same for all control panels.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 147).
X To activate: press the0008button.
The indicator lamp in the 0008button lights
up.
i Dual-zone automatic climate control: air-
recirculation mode is automatically
activated at high outside temperatures.
3-zone automatic climate control: air-
recirculation mode is automatically
activated at high levels of pollution or at
high outside temperatures.
When air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically ,the indicator lamp above the 0008
button does not light up. Outside air
is added after about 30 minutes.
X To deactivate: press the0008button.
The indicator lamp in the 0008button goes
out.
i Air-recirculation mode deactivates
automatically:
R after approximately five minutes at
outside temperatures below
approximately 41 ‡(5†)
R after approximately five minutes if
cooling with air dehumidification is
deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes at
outside temperatures above
approximately 41 ‡(5 †)if the "Cooling
with air dehumidification" function is
activated Activating/deactivating th
eresidual
heat function
The residual heat function is only available in
vehicles for Canada with 3-zon eautomatic
climate control.
It is possible to mak euse of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heatin gthe vehicle
for approximately 30 minutes after the engine
has been switched off .The heating time
depends on the temperature that has been
set. Operating the climate control systems
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X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock or remove it (Y page 147).
X To activate: press the0018button.
The indicator lamp in the 0018button lights
up.
i If the residual heat function is activated,
the windows may fog up on the inside.
i The blower will run at alow speed
regardless of the airflow setting.
i If you activat ethe residual heat function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated. The blower runs at
medium speed.
X To deactivate: press the0018button.
The indicator lamp in the 0018button goes
out.
Residua lheat is deactivated automatically:
R after approximately 30 minutes
R when the ignition is switched on
R if the battery voltage drops Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinit yofthe air vents. There
is ar isk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupant salways
maintain asufficient distanc etothe air
outlets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air ventsi nto the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air inlet between the windshield
and the hood free of blockages, such as ice,
snow or leaves.
R never cover the air ventsora ir intakegrilles
in the vehicle interior. Setting the center air vents
001A
Center air vent,l eft
0010 Center air vent,r ight
0024 Center vent thumbwheel, right
0021 Center vent thumbwheel, left
X To open/close: turn thumbwheels 0024
and 0021up or down. Setting the side air vents
001A
Defroster vent
0010 Side air vent
0024 Control for side air vent
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel 0024up or
down. Setting the glove box air vent
! Close the air vent when heating the
vehicle.
At high outside temperatures, open the air
vent and activat ethe "cooling with air 142
Setting the air ventsClimate control

the fourth time. When the
000Csymbo lis
shown in green in the multifunctio ndisplay,
automatic engine switch-off is again
possible.
i AMG vehicles: times which the engine
can be automatically switched off.
i The HOL Dfunction can also be activated
if the engine has been switched off
automatically. It is the nnot necessary to
continue applying the brakes durin gthe
automatic stop phase. When you depress
the accelerator pedal, the engine starts
automatically and the braking effect of the
HOL Dfunction is deactivated.
Automatic engine start The engine start
sautomatically if:
R you switc hoff the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button.
R you release the brakes when in
transmission position Dor Nand when the
HOL Dfunction is not active.
R you depres sthe accelerator pedal.
R you engage reverse gear R.
R you mov ethe transmission out of position
P.
R you switc htodrive program S,S+ orM
(AMG vehicles).
R you unfasten your seat belt or open the
driver's door.
R the vehicle start storoll.
R the brak esystem require sthis.
R the temperature in the vehicle interior
deviates fro mthe set range.
R the system detectsm oisture on the
windshield when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
R the charge level of the battery is too low.
i Shiftingt he transmission to position P
does not start the engine.
i If you shift the transmission from Rto D,
the ECO start/stop function is available again once the
000Csymbol reappears in
green in the multifunction display.
Deactivating/activating the ECO start/
stop function ECO button
X
To switch off (except AMG vehicles):
press button 001A.
Indicator lamp 0010and the 000Csymbol in
the multifunction displaygoo ut.
X To switch on (except AMG vehicles):
press button 001A.
Indicator lamp 0010lights up. If all conditions
for automatic engine switch-off
(Y page 151) are fulfilled,t he000C symbol
is shown in green in the multifunction
display.
If not all conditionsf or automatic engine
switch-off (Y page 151) are fulfilled,t he
000C symbol is shown in yellow in the
multifunction display. If this is the case, the
ECO start/stop function is not available.
X To switch off (AMG vehicles): press
button 001Ain drive program C.
or
X Switch to drive program S,S+ orM
(Y page 159).
Indicator lamp 0010and the 000Csymbol in
the multifunction displaygoo ut.
The Stop/Start active or
Stop/Start inactive message in the AMG menu in the
multifunction displayg oes out.152
DrivingDriving and parking

You can determin
ewhether the multifunction
display shows some messages in miles or
kilometers.
X Press the 000Aor0004 button on the
steerin gwheel to selec tthe Sett. menu.
X Press the 0005or0006 button to select the
Inst. Cluster submenu.
X Press 000Cto confirm.
X Press the 0005or0006 button to select the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: function.
You will see the selected setting:
km or
miles .
X Press the 000Cbutton to save the setting.
The selected unit of measurement for
distance applies to:
R the digital speedometer in the Trip menu
R odometer and the trip odometer
R trip computer
R current consumption and the range
R the navigation instructions in the Navimenu
R cruise control
R DISTRONIC PLUS
R ASSYST PLUS service interval display
Selecting the permanent display function
You can determine whether the multifunction
displayp ermanently shows your speed or the
outside temperature.
X Press the 000Aor0004 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press the 0005or0006 button to select the
Inst. Cluster submenu.
X Press 000Cto confirm.
X Press the 0005or0006 button to select the
Permanent Display: function.
You will see the selected setting OutsideTemperature or
Speedometer [km/h] (USA)/Speedometer [mph] (Canada).
X Press the 000Cbutton to save the setting. i
The speed is shown in km/h (USA)/mph
(Canada).
Lights Setting the brightness of the instrument
cluster lighting and switches
The lighting in the instrumentc
luster,inthe
displays and the controls in the vehicle
interior can be adjusted using the
Brightness Display/Switches: function.
X Press the 000Aor0004 button on the
steerin gwheel to selec tthe Sett. menu.
X Press the 0005or0006 button to select the
Lights submenu.
X Press 000Cto confirm.
X Press the 0005or0006 button to select the
Brightness Display/Switches: function.
You will see the selected setting.
X Press 000Cto confirm.
X Press the 0005or0006 button to adjust the
brightness to any level from Level 1 to
Level 5 (bright).
X Press the 000Cor0002 button to save the
setting.
If the light switch is set to 000D,0008or
001D,t he brightness is dependent upon
the brightness of the ambient light.
i The light sensor in the instrumentc luster
automatically controls the brightnes sof
the multifunction display.
In daylight, the displays in the instrument
cluster are not illuminated.
Switching th edaytime running lamps on/
off
i This function is not available in Canada.
X Press the 000Aor0004 button on the
steerin gwheel to selec tthe Sett. menu.
X Press the 0005or0006 button to select the
Lights submenu.
X Press 000Cto confirm. 230
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switch-off exterior lighting are on, the
following light up:
R
Parking lamps
R Low-beam headlamps
R Daytime running lamps
R Side marker lamps
R Surround lighting in the exterior mirrors
Activating/deactivating the interior
lighting delayed switch-off
If you activate the Interior LightingDelay function,t
he interior lighting remains
on for 20seconds after you remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Press the 000Aor0004 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press the 0005or0006 button to select the
Lights submenu.
X Press 000Cto confirm.
X Press 0005or0006 to select the Light. Delay function.
When the Interior Lighting Delay function is activated, the vehicle interior is
displayed in red in the multifunction
display.
X Press the 000Cbutton to save the setting.
Vehicle Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
X Press the 000Aor0004 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press 0005or0006 to select the Vehicle submenu.
X Press 000Cto confirm.
X Press 0005or0006 to select the Auto. Door Locks function.
When the Automatic Door Lock function
is activated, the vehicle doors are displayed
in red in the multifunction display.
X Press the 000Cbutton to save the setting. If you activate the
Automatic Door Lock function,t
he vehicle is centrally locked above
as peed of around 9mph (15 km/h).
For further information on the automatic
locking feature, see (Y page 83).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on the Acoustic Lock function,
an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the
vehicle.
X Press the 000Aor0004 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press 0005or0006 to select the Vehicle submenu.
X Press 000Cto confirm.
X Press the 0005or0006 button to select the
Acoustic Lock function.
If the Acoustic Lock function is activated,
the 000F symbol in the multifunction
displayl ights up red.
X Press the 000Cbutton to save the setting.
Activating/deactivating the radar sensor
system
X Press the 000Aor0004 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press 0005or0006 to select the Vehicle submenu.
X Press 000Cto confirm.
X Press the 0006or0005 button to select
Radar Sensor (See Oper. Manual): .
You will see the selected setting: Enabled or
Disabled .
X Press the 000Cbutton to save the setting.
The following systems are switched off when
the radar sensor system is deactivated:
R DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 177)
R BAS PLUS (Y page 67)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 72)
R Blind Spot Assist (Y page 207)
R Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 211)232
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays