2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class open hood

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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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

Contac
tanauthorize dMercedes-Benz
Cente rorcall 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-thef
talarm system) X
To arm: lockthe vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp 001Aflashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
Av isual and audible alarm is triggere difthe
alarm system is armed and you open:
R ad oor
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the trunk lid
R the hood
X To turn th ealarmo ff with the
SmartKey: press the0014or000F button
on the SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Insert the SmartKey int othe ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off. X
To stop th ealarmu sing KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The
SmartKey must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the Start/Stop button on the
dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside
the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system automatically sends amessage to
the Customer Assistance Center by text
message or data connection .The
emergency call system sends the message
provided that:
R you have subscribed to the mbrace
service
R the mbrace service has been activated
properly
R the necessary mobile phone network is
available 74
Theft deterrent locking systemSafety

tha
thas collecte donthewindshield can
scratch th eglass if wipin gtakes plac ewhen
th ew indshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on th ewindshield
wiper sindry weather conditions, always
use washe rfluid when operating the
windshield wipers.
! If the windshield wipers leave smear son
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washin gthe vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
! Intermitten twiping with rain sensor: due
to optical influences and the windshield
becomin gdirtyind ry weathe rconditions,
the windshield wipers may be activated
inadvertently. This could then damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratc hthe
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather. Combination switch
0001
0003 Windshield wiper off
0002 0003 Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
0003 0002 Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
0005 0016 Continuous wipe, slow
0019 0017 Continuous wipe, fast
0025 000C Single wipe/0001 To wipe the
windshield using washer fluid X
Switch on the ignition.
X Turn the combination switch to the
corresponding position.
In the 0003or0002 position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically
according to the intensity of the rain. In
the 0002 position, the rain sensor is more
sensitive than in the 0003position, causing
the windshield wipers to wipe more
frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions. Replace the wiper blades twice a
year, ideall yinspring and fall. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is arisk
of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
! Never open the hood if awindshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the
windshield.
Never fold awindshield wiper arm without
aw iper blade back ontot he windshield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without awiper
blade and it falls ontot he windshield, the
windshield may be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at aqualified
specialist workshop. 126
Windshiel
dwipersLight sand windshield wipers

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

vehicles and the right lane on right-hand
drive vehicles.
Vehicles with COMAND Example
:traffic circle
i The following function is not operational
in all countries.
DISTRONIC PLUS usesa dditionalinformation
from yourn avigation system so that it can
react appropriately to certain traffic
situations. This is the case if, while following
av ehicle, DISTRONIC PLUS is active and you:
R approach or drive through atraffic circle
R approach aT-intersection
R turn off at ahighwaye xit
Even if the vehicl einfront leaves the
detection range, DISTRONIC PLUS
temporarily maintains the current driving
spee dand does not accelerate. This is based
on the current map data in the navigation
system.
Afterwards, the vehicl eaccelerates back to
the spee dyou set.
Stopping G
WARNING
Never get out of the vehicl ewhen DISTRONIC
PLUS is activated.
DISTRONIC PLUS must alson ever be
operated, activated or deactivated by a
passenger or from outside the vehicle.
DISTRONIC PLUS does not replace the
parking brake and must not be used for
parking. The DISTRONIC PLUS braking effect is
canceled and the vehicl
ecan start moving if:
R DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated using the
cruise control lever.
R you accelerate.
R there is amalfunction in the system or an
interruption in the power supply,e .g.
battery failure.
R the electrica lsystem in the engine
compartment, the battery or the fuses are
tampere dwith.
R the battery is disconnected.
If you wishtol eave the vehicl eorpark it,
deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the
vehicl eagainst rolling away.
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle
in front is stopping, it brakes yourv ehicle until
it is stationary.
Oncey our vehicle is stationary, it remains
stationary and you do not need to depress the
brake.
i Depending on the specified minimum
distance, your vehicle will come to a
standstill at asufficien tdistanc ebehin dthe
vehicle in front .The specified minimum
distance is set using the control on the
cruise control lever.
When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, the
transmission is shifted automatically to
position Pif:
R the driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
R the engine is switched off, unless it is
automatically switched off by the ECO
start/stop function.
R the hood is opened.
R as ystem malfunction occurs.
R the power supply is not sufficient. 182
Driving systemsDriving and parking

Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When leaving th evehicle, it can still rol laway
despit ebein gbraked by th eHOLD function if:
R there is amalfunction in the system or in
the voltage supply.
R the HOLD function has been deactivated by
pressing the accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal,e .g. byavehicle occupant.
R the electrical system in the engine
compartment,t he battery or the fuses have
been tampered with.
R the battery is disconnected
There is arisk of an accident.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the HOLD function and secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes
automaticallyinc ertain situations. To
prevent damage to the vehicle, deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or other similars ituations:
R when towin gthe vehicle
R in the car wash
Activation conditions You can activat
ethe HOL Dfunction if:
R the vehicle is stationary
R the engine is running or if it has been
automatically switched off by the ECO
start/stop function
R the driver's door is closed or your seat belt
is fastened
R the parking brak eisreleased
R the hood is closed
R the transmission is in position D,Ror N
R DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated Activating th
eHOLD function X
Make sure that the activation conditions
are met.
X Depress the brak epedal.
X Quickly depres sthe brak epedal further
until 0007001A appears in the multifunction
display.
The HOL Dfunction is activated. You can
release the brak epedal.
i If depressing the brak epedal the first
tim edoes not activat ethe HOL Dfunction,
wait briefly and the ntry again.
Deactivatin gthe HOLD function The HOLD function is deactivated
automatically if:
R
you accelerate and the transmission is in
position Dor R.
R you shift the transmission to position P.
R you depress the brake peda lagain with a
certain amount of pressure until 0007
disappears from the multifunction display.
R you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
When the HOLD function is activated ,the
transmission is shifted automatically to
position Pif:
R the driver's door is open and the driver's
seat beltisu nfastened.
R the engine is switched off, unless it is
automaticallys witched off by the ECO
start/stop function.
R the hood is opened.
R as ystem malfunction occurs.
R the power supplyisn ot sufficient. Driving systems
187Driving and parking Z

Display
sand operation Instrument cluster
001A
Speedometer wit hsegments (Y page 220)
0010 Multifunction display (Y page 221)
0024 Tachometer (Y page 219)
0021 Coolant temperature ( Ypage 219)
001E Fue lgauge Coolant temperatur
edisplay G
WARNING
Opening th ehoodw hen th eengineis
overheated or when there is afireint he
engin ecom partmen tcould expose you to hot
gases or other service products. There is a
risk of injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is afire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
! Adisplay message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
If the coolan ttemperature is over
248 ‡(120 †), do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged. The coolan
ttemperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the left-hand side
(Y page 31).
Under normal operatin gconditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant
temperature may rise to 248 ‡(120 †). Tachometer
! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protec tthe
engine when the red band is reached. Displays and operation
219On-board computer and displays Z