2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class heating

Headlamps
Adding flui dtocleaning system .....309
Cleaning system (function) ............120
Cleaning system (notes) ................378
Fogging up ..................................... 122
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Adjusting (electrically). ..................101
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 101
Installing/removing (rear) ..............102
Luxury ............................................ 101
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 246
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 122
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Hill start assist .................................. 150
HOLD function Display message ............................ 252
Function/notes ............................. 186
Hood
Closing .......................................... .307
Display message ............................ 261
Important safety notes ..................306
Opening ......................................... 306
Hydroplaning ..................................... 174I
Ignitio nlock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 73
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .................................. 31, 219
Settings ......................................... 229
Warning and indicator
lamps ...................................... .32, 264
Instrument cluster lighting ..............230
Interior lighting ................................. 123
Automatic control ..........................123
Delayeds witch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 232
Emergency lighting ........................124Manual control ............................... 124
Overview
........................................ 123
Reading lamp ................................. 123
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........231 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 320
Using ............................................. 359
Jump starting (engine) ......................326 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............90
Display message ............................ 262
Locking ............................................ 77
Start/Stop button .......................... 147
Starting the engine ........................149
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Keyp ositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 147
SmartKey ....................................... 147
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 159
Manual drive program ....................163
Kne ebag.............................................. 45 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keepin gAssist
Activating/deactivating .................229
Display message ............................ 253
Function/informatio n.................... 209
Lane Tracking package .....................207
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................235
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63 Index
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Rear windo
wdefroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................141
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................378
Refueling
Fuel gauge ............................... 31, 219
Important safety notes ..................164
Refueling proces s.......................... 165
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opene r....................... 299
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 299
Reportin gsafety defects ....................26
Reserve (fue ltank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 251
Warning lamp ................................. 273
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........141
Reverse gear (selector lever) ...........155
Reversing feature Side windows ................................... 88
Sliding sunroo f................................. 93
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 246
Roadside Assistanc e(breakdown) ....23
Roller sunblind Rea rwindow .................................. 287
Roof carrier ........................................ 283
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 318
Roof load (maximum) ........................379 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 60
Child restraint systems ....................60
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 57
Adjusting the height ......................... 58 Belt force limiters
............................ 59
Cleaning ......................................... 317
Correct usage .................................. 56
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .59
Fastening ......................................... 56
Important safety guidelines .............55
Releasing ......................................... 58
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Switching bel tadjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................233
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Warning lamp (function) ................... 58
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ..................100
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 103
Adjusting the active multicontour
sea t............................................... 103
Adjusting the hea drestraint .......... 100
Adjusting the multicontour sea t..... 102
Cleaning the cover .........................317
Correct driver's sea tposition ........... 98
Important safety notes ....................99
Massag efunction .......................... 103
Overview .......................................... 99
Seat backrest displa ymessage .....261
Seat heating problem ....................105
Seat ventilation problem ................106
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 112
Switching sea theating on/off .......104
Switching sea tventilation on/off ..105
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 316
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......315
Service menu (on-board computer) .229
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 376
Coolant (engine) ............................ 377
Engine oil ....................................... 375
Fuel ................................................ 374
Important safety notes ..................373
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 378
Washer fluid .................................. .378
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........234
On-board computer .......................229 Index
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Setting the air distribution
...............138
Settin gthe airflow ............................ 139
SETUP (on-board computer) .............234
Side impact air bag .............................45
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 247
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 314
Convenience closing feature ............90
Convenience opening feature ..........89
Important safety information ...........88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Problem (malfunction) .....................92
Resetting ......................................... 91
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................92
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Problem (malfunction) .....................95
Resetting ......................................... 94
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................79
Changing the programming .............77
Checking the battery .......................79
Convenience closing feature ............90
Convenience opening feature ..........89
Display message ............................ 262
Door central locking/unlocking .......76
Important safety notes ....................76
Loss ................................................. 81
Mechanical key ................................ 78
Positions (ignition lock) .................147
Problem (malfunction) .....................81
Starting the engine ........................149
Sno wchains ...................................... 337
Sockets Center console .............................. 289
General notes ................................ 289
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 290
Trunk ............................................. 290
Under the armrest .........................289
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 368
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Special seat bel tretractor .................. 63
Speed ,controlling
see Cruise control Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 223
In the Instrument cluster .........31, 219
Segments ...................................... 220
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 229
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 270
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 242
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 272
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standin glamps
Display message ............................ 246
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 149
Steering (display message) ..............262
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ..................106
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 220
Cleaning ......................................... 316
Important safety notes ..................106
Paddle shifters ............................... 160
Steering wheel heating ..................107
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 112
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ...................108
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........160
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 235
Stowage areas ................................... 278
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 280
Center console .............................. 279
Cuph olders ................................... 284
Eyeglasses compartment ...............279
Glove box ...................................... .279
Important safety information .........278
Rea r............................................... 28116
Index

Dashboard
Function Page
001A
Steerin
gwhee lpaddle
shifters 160
0010
Cruis
econtrol lever 176
0024
Instrumen
tcluster 31
0021
Horn
001E
DIREC
TSELEC Tlever 155
0025
PARKTRONIC warning
display
193
0009
Overhead contro
lpanel 37
0016
Climat
econtrol systems 130
001D
Ignition lock 147
Start/Sto
pbutton 147 Function Page
000F
Adjust
sthe steerin gwheel 106
Steerin
gwhee lheating 107
0004
Combination switch 119
000B
Parking brake 169
001C
Diagnostic
sconnection 25
000E
Opens th
ehood 306
0012
Releases th
eparking brake 169
0013
Light switch 116
0017
Night Vie
wAssistP lus 20430
DashboardAt
ag lance

Center console
Center console, upper section
Function Page
001A
COMAND
;see th eseparate
operatin ginstructions 0010
000E
Seat heating 104
0024
0006
Seat ventilation 105
0021
0003
PARKTRONIC 193
001E
000C
ECO start/stop
function (AM Gvehicles) 150 Function Page
0025
000F000B
Indicatorlamp 47
0009
0004
Hazard warning
lamps 120
0016
0007
Roller sunblin dinthe
rear window 28734
Center consoleAt
ag lance

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey. The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 324).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 326).
or
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. The engine cannot be
started using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey is in
the vehicle. Ad
oor is open. Therefore, the SmartKey cannot be detected as
easily.
X Close the door and try to start the vehicle again. There is interferenc
efrom apowerful source of radio waves.
X Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock. Doors
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.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shiftin gthe automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is arisk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, alwayst ake the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is arisk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. Unlocking and opening doors from
the inside
You can open adoor from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked. If the vehicle has
been locked with the SmartKey or with
KEYLESS-GO, opening adoor from the inside
will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
Switch off the alarm (Y page 74).
You can only open the rear doors from inside
the vehicle if they are not secured by the
child-proof locks (Y page 65).82
DoorsOpening and closing

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

You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrest sindividually to provide optimum
support for your back. Switchin
gthe seat heating on/off
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Repeatedly switching on the seat heatin gcan
cause the seat cushio nand backres tpads to
become ver yhot.T he health of persons with
limited temperature sensitivity or alimited
ability to react to excessively high
temperatures may be affected or they may
even suffer burn-like injuries. There is arisk
of injury.
Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on
repeatedly. Driver's and front-passenger seat
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down
from level
3to level 2after approximately
eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2to level 1after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 147).
X To switch on: press button001Arepeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button001Arepeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off. 104
SeatsSeats, steering wheela
nd mirrors