2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class fold seats

Operator'
sManual
Vehicle equipment ...........................22
Outside temperature display ...........220
Overhead control panel ......................37
Override feature Rea rside windows ........................... 65P
Pain tcode number ............................ 372
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...313
Pani calarm .......................................... 40
Parking ............................................... 167
Important safety notes ..................167
Parking brake ................................ 169
Position of exterio rmirror, front-
passenger sid e............................... 111
Rea rview camera .......................... 199
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................196
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 240
Notes/function .............................. 169
Warning lamp ................................. 272
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 118
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................195
Driving system ............................... 193
Function/notes ............................. 193
Important safety notes ..................193
Problem (malfunction) ...................196
Range of the sensors .....................194
Warning displa y............................. 195
PAS SAIRBAG OFF
se eP ASSENG ER AIRBAG OFF
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicato rlamp .................................. 47
Problem s(malfunction) .................. 244
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .316
Power washers .................................. 312
Power windows see Side windows PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 241
Operation ........................................ .54
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................228
Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ................................ 72
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Produc tinformation ............................ 21
Program selector button ..................159
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 150 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........26 R
RAC ESTART (AMG vehicles) .............188
RACETIME R(on-board computer) ....235
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................232
Display message ............................ 252
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 225
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehiclec omponents
Declaratio nofconformity ................ 25
Readin glamp ..................................... 123
Rear compartment Setting the airv ents...................... 143
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 246
Rear seat (foldin gthe backrest
forwards/back) ................................. 281
Rear seats Display message ............................ 261
Rear vie wcamera
Cleaning instructions .....................315
Function/notes ............................. 199
Switching on/off ........................... 200
Rear-vie wmirror
Dipping (automatic) .......................111
Rear window blind ............................28714
Index

Door contro
lpanel Function Page
001A
0005000B000A
Stores setting
sfor the seat,
exterior mirror sand
steering wheel 112
0010
Adjusts the seats
electrically
100
0024
0014000F
Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 83
0021
Opens the door 82
001E
0005000200060003
Adjusts and folds the
exterior mirrors in/out
electrically
109 Function Page
0025
000A
Opens/closes the
side windows 89
0009
0010
Activates/
deactivates the override
feature for the side
windows in the rear
compartment 65
0016
0009
Opens/closes the
trunk lid 8638
Doorc
ontrol panelAtag lance

Special seat belt retractor
G
WARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt
retractor is disabled and the inertia real draws
in ap ortion of the seat belt. The seat belt
cannot be immediately refastened. There is
an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
Reactivate the special seat belt retractor and
secure the child restraint system properly.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are
equipped with aspecial seat belt retractor.
When activated, the special seat belt
retractor ensures that the seat belt will not
slacken once the child restraint system has
been secured.
Installing achild restraint system:
X Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
X Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat
belt retractor.
X Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt
buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
X Pull the seat belt out fully and let the seat
belt retractor retract it again.
While the seat belt is retracting, you should
hear aratcheting sound. The special seat
belt retractor is activated.
X Push down on the child restraint system to
take up any slack.
Removing achild restraint system/
deactivating the special seat belt retractor:
X Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
X Press the seat belt release button and
guide the belt tongue to the belt outlet.
The special seat belt retractor is
deactivated. LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
in the rear G
WARNING
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems
do not offer sufficient protective effect for
children whose weight is greater than 48 lbs
(22 kg). The child could, for example, not be
restrained correctly in the event of an
accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
If the child weighs more than 48 lbs (22 kg),
also secure the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system with the vehicle seat belt.
Also secure the child restraint system with the
Top Tether belt, if available.
When installing achild restraint system, be
sure to observe the manufacturer's
installation instructions and the instructions
for correctu se of the child restraint system. Securing ring
When installing the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system, fold protective caps 0010of
securing rings 001Ainwards.
X Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
securing system. Comply with the
manufacturer's instructions when
installing.
The LATCH-type (ISOFIX) system is a
standardized securing system for specially
designed child restraint systems on the rear
seats. Securing rings for two LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) child restraint systems are installed
on the left and right of the rear seats. Children in the vehicle
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Secure child restraint systems withou
ta
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing
system using the seat belts in the vehicle.
When installing child restraint systems, you
must observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Top Tether Top Tether anchorages
G
WARNING
Alway slock the rear seat backrests in their
upright positio nwhen the rear seats are
occupied by passengers. Lock the rear seat
backrests in their upright position before
installing the Top Tether straps or when the
cargo compartmentisn ot in use. Make sure
that rear seat backrests are secured properly
by pushing and pulling on the seat backrests.
If the seat backrest is not locked properly, the
seat backrest could fold forward. The child
restraint system is no longer supported
properly or held in position and can no longer
fulfill its function. This could cause serious or
even fatal injuries. Top Tether provides an additional connection
between
achild restraint system, secured
with aLATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat mount,
and the rear seat. This helps reduce the risk
of injury even further.
The Top Tether anchorage points are located
in the rear compartmentb ehind the head
restraints.
X Move head restraint 001Aupwards.
X Fold up cover 0010of Top Tether anchorage
0024.
X Route Top Tether belt 001Eunder head
restraint 001Abetween the two head restraint
bars.
X Hook Top Tether hook 0021intoT op Tether
anchorage 0024.
X Make sure that Top Tether belt 001Eis not
twisted.
X Fold down cover 0010of Top Tether
anchorage 0024.
X Slide down head restraint 001Auntil it
engages (Y page 101).
Make sure that you do not interfere with the
correct routin gofTop Tether belt 001E.
X Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system with Top Tether .Comply
with the manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so. Make sure that
Top Tether belt 001Eis tight. Child-proof locks
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment. 64
Children in the vehicleSafety

properly secured in an appropriately sized
child restraint system or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information ,see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
Ac hild's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R keep liquids from spilling on the seats. If
liquidiss pilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats.
R clean the seat covers as recommended;
see "Interior care".
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objectsont he
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags,
seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
! Make sure that there are no objectsint he
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is arisk that the seats
and/or the objectsc ould be damaged.
i The head restraintsint he front seats are
installed with the NECK-PRO system
(Y page 53). For this reason, it is not
possible to remove the head restraints
from the front seats.
For more information ,contact aqualified
specialist workshop.
i Further related subjects: Adjusting the seats
001A
Head restraint height
0010 Seat cushion angle
0024 Seat height
0021 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
001E Backrest angle
i If PRE-SAFE ®
is triggered, the front-
passenger seat will be moved to abetter
position if it was previously in an
unfavorable position.
i You can store the seat settings using the
memory function (Y page 112).
i Vehicles with the through-loading
feature: if you fold down arear seat
backrest, the respective front seat is
moved forwards slightly in order to avoid
contact. Adjusting the head restraints
Important safety notes G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is arisk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before startingt he engine.100
SeatsSeats, steering wheela
nd mirrors

The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustmen
tbutton 0024as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.
X Press adjustmen tbutton 0024up, down ,or
to th eleft or right until you have adjusted
th ee xter iorm irror to th ecorrect position.
You should have agood overview of traffic
conditions.
The convex exterio rmirrors provide alarger
field of vision.
After the engine has been started, the
exterior mirrors are automatically heate dif
the rear window defroster is switched on and
the outside temperature is low. Heating takes
am aximum of 10 minutes.
i The exterior mirrors can also be heated
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster.
Folding th eexterior mirror sinorout
electrically X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition (Y page 147).
X Briefly press button 001A.
Bot hexterior mirrors fold in or out.
i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while driving. They
could otherwise vibrate.
i If you are drivin gfaster than 30 mp/h
(47 km/h), you can no longer fold in the
exterior mirrors. Setting th
eexterior mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or
completely discharged, the exterior mirrors
must be reset
.The exterior mirrors will
otherwise not fold in when you select the
"Fold in mirrors when locking" function in the
on-board computer (Y page 233)
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock (Y page 147).
X Briefly press button 001A.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function
is activated in the on-board computer
(Y
page 233):
R the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the
outside.
R the exterior mirrors fold out again
automatically as soon as you unlock the
vehicle and then open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
i If the exterior mirrors have been folded in
manually,t hey do not fold out.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
X
Vehicles without electrically folding
exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror
into the correct position manually.
X Vehicles with electrically folding
exterior mirrors: press and hold mirror-
folding button 001Auntil you hear aclick and
then the mirrors engage in position
(Y page 110).
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(Y page 109). 110
MirrorsSeats, steering wheela
nd mirrors

AMG vehicles
X
Briefly press trim 001A.
i The stowag etray can be removed.
Stowage compartmen tunde rthe
armrest X
To open: pull handle 001Aup.
The armres tfolds out.
i Dependin gonthe vehicle's equipment, a
12 Vsocket ,aUSB socket ,and an AUX IN
connection or Media Interface are installed
in the stowage compartment.AM edia
Interface is auniversal interface for mobile
audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod ®
or MP3
player (see the separate COMAND
Operatin gInstructions).
Stowage compartment under the front
seats G
WARNING
If you exceed the maximum load for the
stowage compartment ,the cover may not be
able to restrain the items. Item smay be thrown out of the stowage compartment and
hit vehicle occupants. There is
arisk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden brakin gor
as udden change in direction.
Never excee dthe maximum permissible load
for the stowage compartment .Stowa nd
secure heavy objects in the trunk.
The maximum permissible load of the
stowage compartment is 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg). X
To open: pull handle 001Aup and fold
cover 0010forwards.
i On vehicles with afire extinguisher, the
fire extinguisher is located in the stowage
compartment under the driver's seat.
Stowage compartment sinthe rear
center console X
To open: slide covers 001Aand 0010in the
direction of the arrow.
i There is a12Vpower socket in the front
stowage compartment. 280
Stowage areasStowage and features

Stowage compartment in the rear seat
armrest !
Do not sit or lean your bodyweight on the
armrests when they are folded out as you
could damage them.
! Close the cover of the stowage
compartmen tbefore folding the rear seat
armrest back intot he seat backrest. X
To open: fold down seat armrest 0010.
X Fold cover 001Aof the armrest upwards.
Storage pockets G
WARNING
Storage bags are intended for storing light-
weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
storage bag. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers ,they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injur ytov ehicle occupants.
Storage bags cannot protec ttransported
goods in the event of an accident.
The stowage pockets are on the back of the
driver's and front-passenger' sseats. Stowage nets
Stowage netsa re located in the front-
passenger footwell and on the right-hand side
of the trunk. Observe the loading guidelines (Y
page 278)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (Y page 278). Rear bench seat through-loading
feature
Important safet ynotes G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold
forwards, e.g. when brakin gsuddenly or in the
event of an accident.
R The vehicle occupan twould thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest .The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
R Objectsorl oads in the trunk cannot be
restrained by the seat backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 278).
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded down separately to
increase the trunk capacity.
Folding the seat backrest forward i
Vehicles with memory function: when you
fold one or both parts of the rear seat Stowage areas
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