2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS ignition

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andSolutions

Remove 'Start'
Button and Insert
Key
The KEYLESS-GO keycan continuouslynotbe detected.
KEYLESS-GO is temporarily malfunctioningorisdefective. A
warningtonealso sounds.
XInserttheSmartKey into theignition lockand turnittothe
desiredposition.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.

Close Doors to
LockVehicle
At leastone door is open.Awarning tone also sounds.
XClose all doorsand lockthe vehicle again.
Indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster
Warning and indicator lamps
overview
Low-beam headlamps
(Ypage 118)
Parking lamps (Ypage 118)
High-beam headlamps
(Ypage 119)

Turn signal (Ypage 119)
Seat belts (Ypage 265)
(USA) Brakes (Ypage 266)

(Canada)Brakes (Ypage266)
ABS (Ypage267)
ESP®(Ypage269)
ESP®OFF (Ypage269)
SPORT handling mode in
AMG vehicles (Ypage270)
SRS (Ypage272)
\nCheck Engine (Ypage273)
Reserve fuel (Ypage273)
Coolant (Ypage273)
Distance warning signal
(Ypage275)
Tire pressure monitor
(Ypage276)
264Indicator and warninglamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

Engine
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andSolutions
\n
The yellow Check
Enginewarning lamp
lightsupwhile the
engineisrunning.
Theremay beamalfunction, for example:
Rin theenginemanagement
Rin thefuel injection system
Rin theexhaust system
Rin theignition system
Rin thefuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and theenginemay
be runninginemergencymode.
XHavethevehicle checked as soon as possible ataqualified
specialist workshop.
iIn somestates, you must immediately visitaqualified
specialist workshopassoon as theyellow CheckEngine warning
lamp lights up.This is due to the legal requirements in effect in
these states. If in doubt, check whether such legal regulations
apply in the state in which you are currently driving.

The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp lights up
while the engine is
running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station.

The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion.
In addition, the\n
Check Enginewarning
lamp may light up.
The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
XCheck that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
XIf the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:close the fuel filler
cap.
XIf the fuel filler cap is closed:visitaqualified specialist
workshop.

The red coolant
warning lamp lights up
while the engine is
running and the coolant
temperature gauge is
at the start of the scale.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is
defective.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a
risk of engine damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue
driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 167).
XConsultaqualified specialist workshop.
Indicator and warning lampsinthe instrument cluster273
On-board computer and displays
Z

Rear windowrollersunblind
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When extending or retracting, parts of the
body couldbecome trapped withinthe sweep
of the roller sunblind. There isarisk of injury.
When extending or retracting, make sure that
no one has any parts of the body within the
sweep of the roller sunblind. If someone
becomes trapped, briefly press the button
again. The opening or closing procedure will
be stopped.
!Make sure that the roller sunblind can
move freely. Otherwise, the roller sunblind
or other objectscould be damaged.
Extending/retracting the roller
sunblind
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 147).
XTo extend or retract:briefly press
button.
The roller sunblind fully extends or fully
retracts.
XTo stop:briefly press buttonagain.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and moves
back into the out-of-use position.
Ashtray
Front ashtray
!The stowage space under the ashtray is
not heat resistant. Before placing lit
cigarettes in the ashtray, make sure that
the ashtray is properly engaged. Otherwise,
the stowage space could be damaged.
All vehicles (except AMG)
XTo open:slide coverforwards until it
engages.
XTo remove the insert:grasp insert$by
the notchatthe side and lift it upand
out.
XTo re-install the insert:press insert$
into the holder until it engages.
XTo close:briefly press coverat the
front.
The cover moves back.
AMG vehicles
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Stowage and features
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XTo open:brieflypress the trim on
cover.
The stowagecompartment opens.
XTo remove the insert:slideinsert
forwards in the direction of the arrow.
XRemoveinsert.
XTo re-install the insert:place the insert
into the holderand press it in the opposite
direction of the arrow untilitengages.
XTo close:folddowncover.
iYoucan remove the ashtrayinsert and
usethe resulting compartment for
stowage.
Rear-compartmentashtray
XTo open:slidecoverforwards.
XTo remove the insert:pull insertup
and out.
XTo installthe insert:installinsertfrom
above into the holderand press down into
the holderuntil it engages.
Cigarette lighter
GWARNING
Youcan burn yourselfifyou touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette
lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
Rthe hot cigarettelighter falls
Rachild holds the hot cigarettelighter to
objects, for example
There isarisk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarettelighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarettelighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised 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
permit.
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 147).
XTo open:slide coverforwards until it
engages.
XPress in cigarettelighter.
Cigarette lighterwill pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot.
XTo close:briefly press coverat the
front.
The cover moves back.
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AMG vehicles
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only usethe cigarette
lighterwhen road and traffic conditions
permit.
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 147).
XTo open:briefly press the trim on
cover.
The stowage compartmentopens.
XPress in cigarette lighter.
Cigarettelighterwill pop out
automatically when the heatingelementis
red-hot.
12Vsockets
General notes
XTurn theSmartKey to position1in the
ignitionlock (Ypage 147).
The socketscan be used for accessories with
amaximum draw of 180W(15 A).
Accessories include such items as lamps or
chargers for mobile phones.
If you use the socketsfor long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
iAn emergencycut-out ensures that the
on-board voltage does not drop too low. If
the on-board voltage is too low, the power
to the socketsisautomatically cut. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine.
Socket under the armrest
XOpen the stowage compartment under the
armrest (Ypage 280).
XLift up the cover of socket.
Socket in the front-compartment center
console
All vehicles (except AMG)
XTo open:slide coverforwards until it
engages.
XLift up the cover of socket.
XTo close:briefly press coverat the
front.
The cover moves back.
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Raservicesubscription is available
Rthestarter battery is sufficiently charged
iDetermining thelocationofthe vehicle on
amap is only possible if:
RGPS reception is available.
Rthe vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer AssistanceCenter.
The mbrace system
To adjust the volume duringacall, proceed
as follows:
XPress theor button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XUse the volume controller of the audio
system/COMAND.
The system offers various services, e.g:
RAutomatic and manual emergency call
RRoadside Assistancecall
RMB Info call
USA only: you can find information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries outaself-diagnosis.
Amalfunction in thesystem has been
detected if oneofthefollowingoccurs:
RThe indicator lamp in theSOS button does
notcomeonduringthesystem self-test.
RThe indicator lamp in theRoadside
Assistancebuttondoes not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
RThe indicator lamp in theMB Info call
button does not light up during self-
diagnosis of the system.
RThe indicator lamp in one or more of the
following buttonscontinues to light up red
after the system self-diagnosis:
-SOS button
-Roadside Assistance call button
-MB Info call button
Rafter the system self-diagnosis, the
InoperativeorService Not
Activatedmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
Ifamalfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as
expected. In the event of an emergency, help
will have to be summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
RUSA:Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
RCanada:Customer Serviceat
1-888-923-8367
Emergency call
Important safety notes
!You must havealicense agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Make sure
that your system is activated and ready for
use. To register, press theMB Info call
button.Ifany of the steps mentioned are
not carried out, the system may not be
activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
hotlines:
RUSA:Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372)or1-866-990-9007
RCanada:Customer Serviceat
1-888-923-8367
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XSelectYeswith the\norbuttons
on the COMAND system.
XConfirm with the
button on the
COMAND system.
The system calculatesthe route and
subsequently starts the route guidance with
the address entered.
iIf youselectNo,the address can be saved
in the address book.
iThe Destination Download function is
available if the corresponding mobile
phone network is available and data
transfer is possible.
iYoucan onlyusethe Destination
Download function if the vehicleis
equipped withanavigation system.
Route Assistance
Thisservice is part of the mbrace PLUS
Packageand cannotbepurchased
separately.
iYou can also use the Route Assistance
function if your vehicle is not equipped with
anavigation system.
Within the framework of this service, you
receiveaprofessional and reliable form of
navigation support without having to leave
your vehicle.
The customer servicerepresentativefinds a
suitable route depending on your vehicle's
currentposition and the desired destination.
You will then be guided live through the
current route section.
Search&Send
General notes
iTo use "Search&Send", your vehicle
must be equipped with mbrace and a
navigation system. You must also have an
mbrace servicesubscription.
"Search&Send" isadestination entry
service.Adestination address which is found
on Google Maps®can be transferred via
mbrace directly to your vehicle's navigation
system.
Specifying and sending the destination
address
XGo to the website http://
www.maps.google.com and enter a
destination address intothe entry field.
XTo send the destination address to the
e-mail address of your mbrace
account:click on the corresponding
button.
iExample:
If you select 'Sendtovehicle' and then
'Mercedes-Benz', the destination address
will be sent to your vehicle.
XWhen the "Send" dialog window appears:
In the relevant field, enter the e-mail
address which you specified when
activating your mbrace account.
XClick "Send".
iInformation on specific commands such
as "Address entry" or "Send" can be found
on the website.
Calling up destination addresses
XSwitchonthe ignition.
The destination address is loaded intothe
vehicle's navigation system.
Adisplay message appears, asking
whether navigation should be started.
XSelectYesby sliding and turning
the COMAND controller and confirm
with.
The system calculates the routeand
subsequently starts the routeguidance
withtheaddress entered.
iIf you selectNo,theaddress can be saved
in theaddress book.
iIf you have sentmorethanone
destination address,eachindividual
destination must be confirmed separately.
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iDestinationaddresses are loaded in the
same order as the order in which they were
sent.
Please notethe following if you have
multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles with
mbrace and activembrace accounts:
if multiple vehicles are registered under the
same e-mail address, the destination will
be sent to all the vehicles.
Vehicle remote opening
You can use the vehicle remoteopeningifyou
have unintentionally locked your vehicle and
areplacementSmartKey is not available.The
vehicle can be opened by the Mercedes-Benz
Customer AssistanceCenter.
The vehicle can be immediately opened
remotely within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, the remote
unlocking may be delayed by 15 to
60 minutes. After 30 days, the vehicle can no
longer be opened remotely.
XContact the following service hotlines:
RUSA:Mercedes-BenzCustomer
AssistanceCenterat
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
RCanada:Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for yourpassword.
XReturn to your vehicle at thetimeagreed
upon withtheMercedes-BenzCustomer
AssistanceCenter.
USAonly:alternatively, the vehicle can be
opened via:
Rthe Internet,under the "OwnersOnline"
section
Rthe telephoneapplication (e.g.iPhone®,
Blackberry)
To do this, you will need your identification
number and password.
iVehicle remoteopening is only possible if
the corresponding mobile phone network
is accessible.
Vehicle remoteclosing
The remoteclosing feature can be used when
you have forgotten to lock the vehicle and you
are no longer nearby. The vehicle can then be
locked by the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately remotely
locked within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, the remoteclosing
may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After
30 days the vehicle can no longer be closed
remotely.
XContact the following service hotlines:
RUSA:Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372)or1-866-990-9007
RCanada:Customer Serviceat
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for your PIN.
The next time you are inside the vehicle and
you switch on the ignition, theDoors
Locked Remotelymessage appears in the
multifunction display.
USA only: alternatively, the vehicle can be
locked via:
Rthe Internet,under the "Owners Online"
section
Rthe telephone application (e.g. iPhone®,
Blackberry)
To do this, you will need your identification
number and password.
iThe vehicle remote closing feature is
available when the relevant mobile phone
network is available and data connection is
possible.
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