2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS COUPE tow

EASY-PACK load-securing kit, TIREFIT, the
vehicle tool kit, etc. are located underneath
the luggage compartment floor.
X To open: open the tailgate.
X Holding the ribbing, press handle :down-
wards.
Handle :folds upwards.
X Swing the luggage compartment floor up
using handle :until it stands vertically.
X To close: fold the luggage compartment
floor down.
X Using handle :, press the luggage com-
partment floor down until it engages. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When a load is transported on the roof, the
vehicle's centre of gravity rises and the han-
dling changes. If you exceed the maximum
roof load, the handling as well as steering and braking characteristics are severely affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always observe the maximum roof load and
adapt your driving style.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This helps to prevent damage to the vehi-
cle. Position the load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Make sure that, depending on the vehicle's equipment, you can raise the sliding sun-
roof fully and open the boot lid or tailgate
fully when the roof carrier is fitted.
! To avoid damaging or scratching the cov-
ers, do not use metallic or hard objects to
open them.
The maximum roof load can be found in the
"Technical Data" section (Y page 407).
The maximum roof load can be found in the
"Technical data" section in the printed Own-
er's Manual.
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof
load may become detached from the vehicle.
You must therefore ensure that you observe
the roof carrier manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier X
Open covers :carefully in the direction of
the arrow.
X Only secure the roof carrier to the anchor-
age points under covers :.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
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Cup holders
Important safety notes !
Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
Cup holders in the front centre console All vehicles (except AMG)
X To open: press the front of cover ;.
X To remove the insert: slide catch:
inwards on both sides in the direction of the arrow.
X Remove cup holder insert =upwards.
X To refit the insert: place the insert in the
stowage compartment.
X Slide catch :outwards in the direction of
the arrow until it engages. AMG vehicles
:
Cup holders
; Cover X
To open: slide cover ;to its foremost
position.
You can remove the cup holder insert to clean
it. Wash it with clean, lukewarm water only.
AMG vehicles: you can remove the rubber
mat of the cup holder in the direction of the
arrow to clean it. Wash it with clean, luke-
warm water only.
Cup holder in the rear-compartment
centre console CLS Coupé
X To open: slide cover :forwards.
X To remove the insert: slide catch;
inwards in the direction of the arrow.
X Remove cup holder insert =upwards.
X To refit the insert: place the insert in the
stowage compartment.
X Slide catch ;outwards in the direction of
the arrow until it engages.
You can remove the insert and the rubber mat
of the cup holder to clean them. Clean them
with clean, lukewarm water only.
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest !
Do not sit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it.
! Close the cup holder before folding the
rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup
holder could be damaged. Features
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X Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X To open: lift the cover of the rear seat arm-
rest.
X Press release catch :.
Cup holder ;folds out forwards.
X Fold the cover of the rear seat armrest back
down again if necessary.
X To close: lift the cover of the rear seat arm-
rest.
Swing cup holder ;back until it engages. Bottle holders
Observe the "Important safety notes" in the
"Stowage compartments" section
(Y page 300). G
WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
R Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, luggage nets or stowage nets.
R Close the lockable stowage spaces while
driving.
R Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the boot/luggage compartment. !
Make sure that any bottles weighing more
than 0.5 kg that are stored in the bottle
holder rest on the vehicle floor. The bottle
holder could otherwise be damaged. X
Press the outer edge of button :and slide
in the direction of the arrow until the bottle
fits into the opening.
X Insert the bottle into the bottle holder.
The bottle holder is suitable for bottles with a
capacity of 0.7 lto 1.5 l.
The bottle holder does not secure bottles; it
merely prevents them from tipping over. Sun visors
Overview :
Mirror light
; Retainer
= Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
? Vanity mirror
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Vanity mirror in the sun visor
Mirror light
:only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into retainer ;and mirror cover A
has been folded up.
Glare from the side X
Fold down sun visor :.
X Pull sun visor :out of retainer ;.
X Swing sun visor :to the side.
X Slide sun visor :horizontally as required. Rear-window roller sunblind (CLS
Coupé)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Parts of the body could be trapped in the
sweep of the roller sunblind when the roller
sunblind is extended or retracted. There is a
risk of injury.
When extending or retracting make sure that
no parts of the body are in the sweep of the
roller sunblind. Briefly press the button again if someone becomes trapped. The opening/
closing process is stopped.
! Make sure that the roller sunblind can
move freely. Otherwise, the roller sunblind
or other objects could be damaged. Extending/retracting from the driver's
seat
X
Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X To extend or retract: briefly press but-
ton :.
The roller sunblind fully extends or fully
retracts.
X To stop: briefly press button :again.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and
retracts into the out-of-use position. Ashtray
Front ashtray !
The stowage space under the ashtray is
not heat resistant. Before placing lit ciga-
rettes in the ashtray, make sure that the
ashtray is properly engaged. Otherwise, the
stowage space could be damaged. All vehicles (except AMG) Features
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X
To open: slide cover :forwards until it
engages.
X To remove the insert: hold insert=by
the ribbing at the sides and lift it up ;and
out.
X To refit the insert: press insert=into the
holder until it engages.
X To close: briefly press cover :at the
front.
The cover retracts. AMG vehicles
X
To open: briefly press the trim on cover :.
The stowage compartment opens.
X To remove the insert: slide insert;for-
wards in the direction of the arrow.
X Remove insert ;.
X To refit the insert: place the insert into the
holder and press it in the opposite direction of the arrow until it engages.
X To close: fold down cover :.
i You can remove the ashtray insert and
use the resulting compartment for stow-
age. Rear-compartment ashtray CLS Coupé
X To open: slide cover ;forwards.
X To remove the insert: pull insert:up
and out.
X To fit the insert: fit insert:into the
holder from above and press down into the
holder until it engages. CLS Shooting Brake
X To open: briefly press cover ;at the top.
The ashtray opens.
X To remove the insert: press release but-
ton =and lift the insert up and out.
X To fit the insert: fit insert:into the
holder from above and press down into the holder until it engages. 316
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Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
R the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. All vehicles (except AMG)
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions per-
mit.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X To open: slide cover :forwards until it
engages.
X Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot.
X To close: briefly press cover :at the
front.
The cover retracts. AMG vehicles
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions per-
mit.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X To open: briefly press the trim on cover :.
The stowage compartment opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot. 12 V sockets
General notes X
Turn the key to position 1in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
The sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum draw of 180 W (15A). Accesso-
ries include such items as bulbs or chargers
for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
i An emergency cut-off ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the
on-board voltage is too low, the power to
the sockets is automatically cut. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine. Features
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Socket under the armrest
X
Open the stowage compartment under the
armrest (Y page 302).
X Lift up the cover of socket :.
Socket in the front centre console All vehicles (except AMG)
X To open: slide cover :forwards until it
engages.
X Lift up the cover of socket ;.
X To close: briefly press cover :at the
front.
The cover retracts. AMG vehicles
X
To open: briefly press the trim on cover :.
The stowage compartment opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket ;.
X To close: fold down cover :.
Socket in the rear-compartment centre
console CLS Coupé
X Slide cover ;forwards.
X Lift up the cover of socket :. CLS Shooting Brake318
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X
Briefly press cover ;at the top.
The cover opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket :.
Socket in the luggage compartment CLS Shooting Brake
X Lift up the cover of socket :.Mobile phone
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Operating mobile communications equip-
ment while driving distracts you from paying
attention to traffic conditions. This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There
is a risk of an accident.
Use this device only when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
i You must observe the legal requirements
for the country in which you are currently
driving when operating mobile communi-
cations equipment in the vehicle.
If it is permitted by law to operate commu-
nications equipment while the vehicle is in
motion, you may only do so if the traffic sit-
uation permits. You may otherwise be dis-
tracted from the traffic conditions, cause
an accident and injure yourself and others.
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health and to the
health of others. The use of an exterior aerial takes into consideration the scientific discus-
sion surrounding the possible health risk
posed by electromagnetic fields.
Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an
approved exterior aerial. This ensures:
R optimal mobile phone reception quality in
the vehicle
R that mutual interference between the vehi-
cle electronics and mobile phones is mini-
mised
An exterior aerial has the following advan-
tages:
R it conducts the electromagnetic fields gen-
erated by a wireless device to the exterior
R the field strength in the vehicle interior is
lower than in a vehicle that does not have
an exterior aerial
Information on retrofitting two-way radios
and mobile phones (RF transmitters)
(Y page 396).
General notes There are various mobile phone brackets that
may be fitted in your vehicle; in some cases,
these are country-specific.
You can connect a Bluetooth ®
-capable
mobile phone with Audio 20 or COMAND
Online via the Bluetooth ®
interface. This also
applies if your vehicle is equipped with con-
venience telephony.
More information on suitable mobile phones,
mobile phone brackets and on connecting
Bluetooth ®
-capable mobile phones with
Audio 20 or COMAND Online can be obtained:
R at your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
R on the Internet at http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/connect
i The functions and services available when
you use the phone depend on your mobile
phone model and service provider. Features
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