2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS lock

RAlwaysstoreobjects so thatthey cannot be
flung around in these or in similar
situations.
RAlways make sure that objectsdonot
protrude from stowage compartments,
parcel nets or stowage nets.
RClose lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
RStow and secure objectsthat are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 278).
Glove box
XTo open:pull handleand open glove box
flap.
XTo close:fold glove box flapupwards
until it engages.
iThe glove box can be ventilated
(Ypage 142).
The glove box can only be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key.
XTo lock:insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it 90° clockwise to position
.
XTo unlock:insert the mechanical key into
the lock and turn it 90° counter-clockwise
to position
.
Eyeglassescompartment
There isacompartmenttostow eyeglasses
in the headliner on the driver's side.
XTo open:pull down eyeglasses
compartmentby the handle.
Stowage compartments in the front
center console
All models except AMG vehicles
XTo open:slide the cover forwards by
handlein the direction of the arrow until
it engages.
XTo close:briefly press the front of
handle.
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backrest forwards, the respective front
seat moves forward slightly, when
necessary, in order to avoid contact.
XVehicles without memoryfunction:if
necessary,movethe driver's or front-
passengerseat forwards.
XOpen the trunk.
XPull right-hand or left-hand rear seat
backrest release handle.
The correspondingrear seat backrest is
released.
XFold rear seat backrestforwards.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the seat backrest back
!Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be
damaged.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
XFold rear seat backrestback until it
engages.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the
multifunction display in the instrument
cluster.Awarning tone also sounds.
XMovethedriver'sorfront-passenger seat
back if necessary.
iYou should always engage therear seat
backrests if you do notneed the through-
loading feature. This will prevent
unauthorized access to the trunkfrom the
vehicle interior.
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
General notes
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
RObserve the loading guidelines
(Ypage 278).
RSecure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
RDistribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly.
RDo not use elastic straps or netstosecure
aload, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
RDo not route tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners.
RPad sharp edges for protection.
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arrow to clean it. Clean withclear, lukewarm
wateronly.
Cupholder in the rear-compartment
centerconsole
XTo open:slide coverforwards.
XTo remove theinsert:slide catch
inwards in thedirectionofthe arrow.
XRemove cup holder insert$upwards.
XTo re-install the insert:place the insert in
the stowage space.
XSlide catchoutwards 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. Cleanthem
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.
XFold down the rear seat armrest.
XTo open:raise the rear seat armrest cover.
XPress release catch.
Cup holderfolds out forwards.
XSwing the rear seat armrest cover back
down, if necessary.
XTo close:raise the rear seat armrest cover.
Swing cup holderback until it engages.
Bottle holder
Observe the "Important safety notes" in the
"Stowage compartments" section
(Ypage 278).
GWARNING
If objectsinthe passenger compartmentare
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There isarisk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking orasudden change
in direction.
RAlways stow objectssothat they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
RAlways make sure that objectsdonot
protrude from stowage spaces, parcel nets
or stowage nets.
RClose the lockable stowage spaces while
driving.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard,
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objectsinthe trunk/cargo compartment.
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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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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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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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Stolen vehicle recovery service
If your vehicle has been stolen:
XNotify the police.
The police will issueanumbered incident
report.
XThis number will be forwarded to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center together with your PIN.
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center then tries to locate the system. The
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center contacts you and the local law
enforcement agency if the vehicle is
located. However, only the law
enforcement agency is informed of the
location of the vehicle.
iIf the anti-theft alarm system is activated
for longer than 30 seconds,the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center is
automatically informed.
Vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis
With the vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis (Vehicle Health Check), the
Customer Assistance center can provide
improved support for problems with your
vehicle. During an existing call, vehicle data
is transferred to the Customer Assistance
center. The customer service representative
can use the received data to decide what kind
of assistance is required. You are then, for
example, guided to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center orarecovery vehicle
is called.
If vehicle data needs to be transferred during
an MB Info call oraRoadside Assistance call,
this is initiated by the Customer Assistance
center. You will see theRoadside
Assistance Connectedmessage in the
COMAND display.Ifthe vehicle remote
malfunction diagnosis can be started, the
Request for vehicle diagnosis
received. Start vehicle diagnosis?
message appears in the display.
XConfirm the message withYes.
XWhen theVehicle Diagnosis Please
Start Ignitionmessage appears, turn
the SmartKey to position2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 147).
XWhen thePlease follow the
instructionsreceivedbyphoneand
move your vehicle toasafe
position.message appears, follow the
customer service representative's
instructions.
The message in the displaydisappears.
If you selectCancel,the vehicle remote
malfunction diagnosis is canceled
completely.
The vehicle operating state check begins.
You will see theVehicle diagnosis
activated.message.
When the diagnosis is completed, the
Transfer vehicle diagnostics data
(Voice connection may be
interrupted during data transfer.)
message appears. The vehicle data can now
be sent to the Customer Assistancecenter.
XPressOKto confirm the message.
The voice connection with the Customer
Assistancecenter is terminated.
You will see theVehicle Diagnosis:
Transferring data...message.
The vehicle data is sent to the Customer
Assistancecenter.
Depending on what the customer service
representative agreed with you, the voice
connection is re-established after the transfer
is complete. If necessary, you will be
contacted atalater time by another means,
e.g. by e-mail or phone.
Further functions of the vehicle remote
malfunction diagnosis include, for example:
Rtransfer of service data to the Customer
Assistancecenter. Ifaservice is overdue,
the COMAND display showsamessage
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