2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Owners Manual

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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XTo open:brieflypress the trim on
cover.
The stowagecompartment opens.
XLiftupthe coverofsocket.
XTo close:folddowncover.
Socket in the rear-compartment center
console
XSlide coverforwards.
XLift up the cover of socket.
Socket in the trunk
XLift up the cover of socket.
mbrace
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
Shortly after successfully registeringwith the
service,auser ID and password will be sent
to you by post. USA only: you can use this
password to log ontothe mbrace area under
"Owners Online" athttp://
www.mbusa.com.
The system is available if:
Rit has been activated and is operational
Rthe corresponding mobile phone network
is available for transmitting data to the
Customer Center
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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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General notes
An emergency call is dialed automatically if
an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is
triggered.
iYou cannot end an automatically
triggered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can alsobeinitiated
manually.
As soon as the emergency call has been
initiated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The multifunction display shows the
Connecting Callmessage.
The audio outputismuted.
Once the connection has been made, the
Call Connectedmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
All important information on the emergency
is transmitted, for example:
RCurrent location of the vehicle (as
determined by the GPS system)
RVehicle identification number
RInformation on the severity of the accident
Shortly after the emergency call has been
initiated,avoice connection is automatically
established between the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center and the vehicle
occupants.
RIf the vehicle occupants respond, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center attempts to get more information
on the emergency.
RIf there is no response from the vehicle
occupants, an ambulance is immediately
sent to the vehicle.
If no voice connection can be established to
the response center, the system was unable
to initiate an emergency call. This can occur
for instance if the relevant mobile phone
network is not available. The indicator lamp
in the SOS button flashes continuously.
TheCall Failedmessage appears in the
multifunction displayand must be confirmed.
In this case, summon assistance by other
means.
Making an emergency call
GWARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an
emergency if:
Ryou see smoke inside or outside of the
vehicle, e.g. if there isafire after an
accident
Rthe vehicle is onadangerous section of
road
Rthe vehicle is not visible or cannot easilybe
seen by other road users, particularly when
dark or in poor visibility conditions
There isarisk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or
similar situations as soon as it is safe to do
so. Move toasafe location along with other
vehicle occupants. In such situations, secure
the vehicle in accordance with national
regulations, e. g. withawarning triangle.
XTo initiate an emergency call
manually:press coverbriefly to open.
XPress SOS buttonbriefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button
flashes until the emergency call is
concluded.
XWait foravoice connection to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center.
XAfter the emergency call, close cover.
iIf the mobile phone network is
unavailable, mbrace will not be able to
make the emergency call. If you leave the
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vehicleimmediatelyafter pressing the SOS
button, you willnot know whethermbrace
placed the emergency call. In this case,
always summon assistance by other
means.
Roadside Assistance button
XPress Roadside Assistance button.
This initiatesacall to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center. The indicator
lamp in Roadside Assistance button
flashes while the call is active. The
multifunction display shows the
Connecting Callmessage. The audio
output is muted.
Ifaconnection can be made, theCall
Connectedmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
Ifamobile phone network and GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
for example:
RCurrent location of the vehicle
RVehicle identification number
iThe COMAND display indicates thatacall
is active. Duringthe call, you can changeto
the navigation menu by pressingthe NAVI
button on COMAND,for example.
Voice output is not available.
Avoice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants.
From the vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis, the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center can ascertain the nature of
the problem (Ypage 297).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center either sendsaqualified Mercedes-
Benz technician or arranges for your vehicle
to be transported to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You may be charged
for services such as repair work and/or
towing.
Further details are available in your mbrace
manual.
iThe system has not been able to initiate
aroadside assistance call, if:
Rthe indicator lamp for Roadside
Assistance call buttonis flashing
continuously.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center was
established.
This may be because the corresponding
mobile phone network is not available.
TheCall Failedmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
XTo endacall:press thebutton on the
multifunctionsteering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding button for ending
aphone callonCOMAND.
MB Info call button
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XPress MB Infocall button.
This initiatesacall to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center. The indicator
lamp in MB Infocall buttonflashes while
the connection is being made. The
ConnectingCallmessage appears in the
multifunction display and COMAND is
muted.
Ifaconnection can be made, theCall
Connectedmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
Ifamobile phone network and GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
for example:
RCurrent location of the vehicle
RVehicle identification number
iThe COMAND display indicates thatacall
is active. During the call, you can change to
the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI
button on COMAND,for example.
Voice output is not available.
Avoice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants. You can
obtain information on how to operate your
vehicle's systems, on the location of the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center,
and on further products and services offered
by Mercedes-Benz USA.
USA only: you can find further information on
the mbrace system under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com.
iThe system has not been able to initiate
an MB Info call, if:
Rthe indicator lamp in MB Info call
buttonis flashing continuously.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center was
established.
This may be because the corresponding
mobile phone network is not available.
TheCall Failedmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
XTo endacall:press thebutton on the
multifunctionsteering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding button for ending
aphone callonCOMAND.
Call priority
When service calls areactive, e.g.Roadside
Assistance or MB Info calls, an emergency
call can still be initiated. In this case, an
emergencycall will take priority and override
all other active calls.
The indicator lamp of the respective button
flashes until the call is ended. An emergency
call can only be terminated by the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
All other calls can be ended by pressing:
Rthebutton on the multifunction
steeringwheel
Ror the corresponding COMAND button for
endingatelephone call
iWhenacall is initiated, the audio system
is muted. The mobile phone is no longer
connected to COMAND. However, if you
want to use your mobile phone, do so only
when the vehicle is stationary and inasafe
location.
Downloading destinations in COMAND
Downloading destinations
Destination Download gives you access to a
data bank with over 15 million Points of
Interest (POIs). These can be downloaded on
the navigation system in your vehicle. If you
know the destination,the address can be
downloaded. Alternatively, you can obtain the
location of Points of Interest (POIs)/
important destinationsinthe vicinity.
Furthermore, you can download routes with
up to 20 way points.
You are prompted to confirm route guidance
to the address entered.
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