2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS buttons

Problems with the steering wheel heating
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andSolutions
If the steering wheel
heating indicator lamp
is flashing, the steering
wheel heating has
switched off
automatically.
The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
XSwitch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window defroster or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the steering wheel
heating will switch back on automatically.
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants–particularly children–could
become trapped. There isarisk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is
making adjustments, make sure that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the
steering wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress one of the memory function position
buttons, or
Rmove the switch for steering wheel
adjustmentinthe opposite direction to that
in which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped.
GWARNING
If children activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature, they can become trapped,
particularly when unattended. There isarisk
of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature is making adjustments, you could lose
control of the vehicle. There isarisk of an
accident.
Always wait until the adjustment process is
complete before driving off.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXITfeature makes getting
in and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board
computer (Ypage 233).
Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT featureisactive
The steeringwheel swings upwards when
you:
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
Rwith KEYLESS-GO:open the driver's door;
KEYLESS-GO must be in position1in the
ignition lock
Rwith the SmartKey:open the driver's
door; the SmartKey must be in position0
or1in the ignition lock (Ypage 147)
iThe steeringwheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop.
108Steering wheel
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

XAdjust the seat(Ypage 100).
XOn the driver'sside, adjust the steering
wheel (Ypage 106)and the exteriormirrors
(Ypage 109).
XPress memory buttonMand one of the
storage position buttons1,2or3within
three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected
presetposition.Atone sounds when the
settings have been completed.
Calling upastoredsetting
XPressand hold therelevant storage
position button1,2or3until theseat,
steeringwheel and exteriormirrors are in
the stored position.
iThe settingprocedure is interrupted as
soon as you release the storage position
button.
Memory function113
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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USA only
Sets the temperature, left (Ypage 138)
Defrosts the windshield(Ypage 139)
$Switches maximum cooling on/off (Ypage 139)
!Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Ypage 136)
Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Ypage 140)
%Sets the temperature, right (Ypage 138)
Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Ypage 141)
Sets the air distribution (Ypage 138)
Increases the airflow (Ypage 139)
Reduces the airflow (Ypage 139)
Switches climate control on/off (Ypage 135)
Sets climate control to automatic (Ypage 137)
Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control
Automatic climate control
The following contains notes and
recommendations on optimum use of dual-
zone automatic climate control.
RActivate climate control using the\rand
buttons. The indicator lamps above
the\randbuttons light up.
RSet the temperature to 72‡(22 †).
ROnly use the "Windshield defrosting"
function briefly until the windshieldisclear
again.
ROnly use air-recirculation mode briefly,e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odors or
when inatunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
RUse the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side
for the front-passenger side as well.The
132Overview of climate control systems
Climat ec ontrol

Information aboutusing 3-zone
automatic climate control
Automatic climate control
The 3-zone automatic climate control is only
available on vehicles for Canada.
The following contains instructions and
recommendations to enable you to get the
most out of your automatic climate control.
RActivate climate control using the\rand
buttons. The indicatorlamps above
the\randbuttons light up.
RIn automatic mode, you can also use the
buttontosetaclimate mode
(FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). The
MEDIUM levelisrecommended.
RSet thetemperaturetof72‡(22 †).
ROnly use the"Windshield defrosting"
function briefly until thewindshield is clear
again.
ROnly use air-recirculation modebriefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasantoutside odorsor
when inatunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
intothevehicleinair-recirculation mode.
RUse theZONEfunction to adopt the
temperature settingsonthedriver's side
for the front-passenger side and the rear
compartment as well. The indicatorlamp
above thebutton goes out.
RUse the residual heat function if you want
to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior
when the ignition is switched off. The
residual heat function can only be activated
or deactivated with the ignition switched
off.
RVehicles with COMAND Multimedia-
System:if you change the settings of the
climate control system, the climate status
displayappears for approximately three
seconds at the bottom of the screen in the
COMAND display. See also the separate
COMAND operating instructions. You will
see the current settings of the various
climate control functions.
ECO start/stop function
During automatic engine switch-off,the ECO
start/stop function only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require the full
climate control output, you can switch off the
ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO
button (Ypage 152).
Operating the climate control
systems
Switching climate control on/off
Points to observe before use
When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could fog up.
Therefore, switch off climate control only
briefly
iActivate climate control primarily using
the\rbutton (Ypage 137).
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 147).
XTo switch on:press the\rbutton on
the control panel for the climate control.
The indicator lamp in the\rbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
XPress thebutton.
The indicator lamp in thebutton goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
XTo switch off:press thebutton.
The indicator lamp in thebutton lights
up.
Operating the climate control systems135
Climat ec ontrol

Outsidetemperature display
You should pay special attention to road
conditions when temperatures are around
freezing point.
The outside temperature display is in the
multifunction display (Ypage 221).
Changes in the outside temperature are
displayed afterashort delay.
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
RCruise control activated (Ypage 175):
The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
RDISTRONIC PLUS activated (Ypage 177):
One or two segments in the set speed
range light up.
RDISTRONIC PLUS detectsavehicle in front:
The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in frontand the stored speed light
up.
Operatingthe on-board computer
Overview
Multifunctiondisplay
Right control panel
$Switches on the VoiceControl System;
see the separateoperating instructions
!Backbutton
Left control panel
XTo activatethe on-board computer:turn
the SmartKey to position1in the ignition
lock.
You can control the multifunction displayand
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
220Displays and operation
On-board computer and displays

Convenience
Activating/deactivatingtheEASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
GWARNING
When theEASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
thesteering wheel,you and other vehicle
occupants–particularly children–could
become trapped. There isarisk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is
making adjustments, make sure that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the
steering wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress one of the memory function position
buttons, or
Rmove the switch for steering wheel
adjustmentinthe opposite direction to that
in which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped.
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheel to select theSettings
menu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Conveniencesubmenu.
XPressto confirm.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Easy Entry/Exit:function.
If theEasy Entry/Exitfunction is
activated, the vehicle steering wheel is
displayed in red in the multifunction
display.
XPress thebutton to save the setting.
Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature (Ypage 108).
Switching the belt adjustment on/off
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheel to select theSett.menu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Conveniencesubmenu.
XPressto confirm.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Belt Adjustmentfunction.
When theBelt Adjustmentfunction is
activated, the vehicle seat belt is displayed
in red in the multifunction display.
XPress thebutton to save the setting.
For further information on belt adjustment,
see (Ypage 57).
Switching the fold-in mirrors with the
locking featureon/off
This function is only available on vehicles with
the memory function (Ypage 112).
When you activate theAuto. Mirror
Foldingfunction, the exterior mirrors are
folded in when the vehicle is locked. If you
unlock the vehicle and then openadoor, the
exterior mirrors fold out again.
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheel to select theSett.menu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Conveniencesubmenu.
XPressto confirm.
XPressorto select theAuto.
Mirror Foldingfunction.
If theAuto. Mirror Foldingfunction is
activated, the vehicle's exterior mirror is
displayed in red in the multifunction
display.
XPress thebutton to save the setting.
To fold the exterior mirrors in or out
If you have switched on theAuto. Mirror
Foldingfunction and you fold in the exterior
mirrors by pressing button,the exterior
Menus and submenus233
On-board computer and displays
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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
Features291
Stowage and features
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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.
Features295
Stowage and featu res
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