2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS seats

Automaticanti-glaremirrors
The rear-view mirror and theexteriormirror
on thedriver'sside automatically go intoanti-
glaremodeifthefollowingconditionsare met
simultaneously:
Rthe ignition is switched on and
Rincident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior
lighting is switched on.
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position
Using reverse gear
Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
Button for the front-passenger side
exterior mirror
$Adjustment button
!Memory buttonM
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in suchaway that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this
position.
XPark the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to
position2in the ignition lock
(Ypage 147).
XPress buttonfor the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
XUse adjustmentbutton$to adjust the
exterior mirror toaposition that allows you
to see the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
iIf you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returnstothe driving
position.
Using the memorybutton
Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
Button for the front-passenger side
exterior mirror
$Adjustment button
!Memory buttonM
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in suchaway that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. This setting can be
stored using memory buttonM!.
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 147).
XWith the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, use adjustment
button$to adjust the exterior mirror. In
the exterior mirror, the rear wheel and the
curb should be visible.
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XPress memory buttonM!and one of the
arrows on adjustmentbutton$within
three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
XIf the exterior mirror moves out of position,
repeat the steps.
Calling upastored parking position
setting
Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
Button for the front-passenger side
exterior mirror
$Adjustmentbutton
!Memory buttonM
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 147).
XAdjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button.
XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves back to its original position:
Ras soon as you exceedaspeed of9mph
(15 km/h)
Rif you press buttonfor the exterior
mirror on the driver'sside
Memoryfunction
Storing settings
GWARNING
If you use the memoryfunctiononthe driver's
side while driving, you could lose control of
the vehicle asaresult of the adjustments
being made. There isarisk of an accident.
Only use the memory function on the driver's
side when the vehicle is stationary.
GWARNING
Children could become trapped if they
activate the memory function, particularly
when unattended. There isarisk of injury.
When leavingthe vehicle, always takethe
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
With the memory function,you can store up
to three differentsettings, e.g. for three
differentpeople.
The following settings are stored asasingle
memory preset:
Rposition of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
Ractive multicontour seat: seat contour,
dynamic function level
Rdriver's side: position of the exterior
mirrorsonthe driver's and front-passenger
sides
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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.
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Useful information
iThis Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please notethat your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systemsand functions.
iRead the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Ypage 26).
Stowage areas
Loading guidelines
GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants.There isarisk of injury,
particularly in the eventofsudden braking or
asuddenchange in direction.
Always store objectssothat they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggageor
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is
arisk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open.
The handling characteristics ofaladen
vehicle are dependent on the distribution of
the load within the vehicle. For this reason,
you should observe the following notes when
transportingaload:
RNever exceed the maximum permissible
gross vehicle weight or the gross axle
weight rating of the vehicle (including
occupants). The values are specified on the
vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar of
the driver's door.
RThe trunk is the preferred place to carry
objects.
RPosition heavy loads as far forwards as
possible and as low down in the trunk as
possible.
RThe load must not protrude above the
upper edge of the seat backrests.
RAlways place the load against the rear or
front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
RAlways place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
RUse the cargo tie down rings and the parcel
nets to transport loads and luggage.
RUse cargo tie-down rings and fastening
materials appropriate for the weight and
size of the load.
RSecure the load with sufficiently strongand
wear-resistant tie-downs. pad sharp edges
for protection.
Stowage space
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not correctly store objectsinthe
vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung
around, thus strikingvehicle occupants.
There isarisk of injury, especially when
braking or abruptly changing directions.
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Stowage and features

AMG vehiclesXBriefly press trim.
iThe stowagetray can be removed.
Stowage compartmentunderthe
armrest
XTo open:pull handleup.
The armrestfolds out.
iDependingonthe vehicle's equipment, a
12Vsocket,aUSB socket,and an AUX IN
connection or Media Interface are installed
in the stowage compartment.AMedia
Interface isauniversal interface for mobile
audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod®or MP3
player (see the separate COMAND
OperatingInstructions).
Stowage compartment under the front
seats
GWARNING
If you exceed the maximum load for the
stowage compartment,the cover may not be
able to restrain the items. Itemsmay be
thrown out of the stowage compartment and
hit vehicle occupants. There isarisk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden brakingor
asudden change in direction.
Never exceedthe maximum permissible load
for the stowage compartment.Stowand
secure heavy objects in the trunk.
The maximum permissible load of the
stowage compartment is 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg).
XTo open:pull handleup and fold
coverforwards.
iOn vehicles withafire extinguisher, the
fire extinguisher is located in the stowage
compartment under the driver's seat.
Stowage compartmentsinthe rear
center console
XTo open:slide coversandin the
direction of the arrow.
iThere isa12Vpower socket in the front
stowage compartment.
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Stowage and features

Stowage compartment in the rear seat
armrest
!Do not sit or lean your bodyweight on the
armrests when they are folded out as you
could damage them.
!Close the cover of the stowage
compartmentbefore folding the rear seat
armrest back intothe seat backrest.
XTo open:fold down seat armrest.
XFold coverof the armrest upwards.
Storage pockets
GWARNING
Storage bags are intended for storing light-
weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
storage bag. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers,they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injurytovehicle occupants.
Storage bags cannot protecttransported
goods in the event of an accident.
The stowage pockets are on the back of the
driver's and front-passenger'sseats.
Stowage nets
Stowage netsare located in the front-
passenger footwell and on the right-hand side
of the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 278)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (Ypage 278).
Rear bench seat through-loading
feature
Important safetynotes
GWARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold
forwards, e.g. when brakingsuddenly or in the
event of an accident.
RThe vehicle occupantwould thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest.The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
RObjectsorloads in the trunk cannot be
restrained by the seat backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 278).
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded down separately to
increase the trunk capacity.
Folding the seat backrest forward
iVehicles with memory function: when you
fold one or both parts of the rear seat
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Beforehandling the battery,touch the vehicle
bodytoremove any existing electrostatic
build-up.
The highly flammable gasmixture forms when
charging the battery as well as whenjump-
starting.
Always makesure that neither you northe
battery is electrostatically charged.Abuild-
up of electrostaticcharge can be caused, for
example:
Rby wearing clothing made from synthetic
fibers
Rdue to friction between clothing and seats
Rif you push or pull the battery across the
carpet or other synthetic materials
Rif you wipe the battery withacloth
GWARNING
During the charging process,abattery
produces hydrogen gas. Ifashort circuit
occurs or sparks are created, the hydrogen
gas can ignite. There isarisk of an explosion.
RMake sure that the positive terminal of a
connected battery does not come into
contact with vehicle parts.
RNever place metal objectsortools on a
battery.
RIt is important that you observe the
described order of the battery terminals
when connecting and disconnecting a
battery.
RWhen jump-starting, make sure that the
battery poles with identical polarity are
connected.
RIt is particularly important to observe the
described order when connecting and
disconnecting the jumper cables.
RNever connect or disconnectthe battery
terminals while the engine is running.
GWARNING
Batteryacid is caustic. There isarisk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean
over the battery. Keep children away from
batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with
water and seek medical attention.
HEnvironmental note
Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separately
and recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries toaqualified
specialist workshop or a
special collection point for
used batteries.
!Have the battery checked regularly at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Observe the service intervals in the
MaintenanceBooklet or contactaqualified
specialist workshop for more information.
!You should have all work involving the
battery carried out ataqualified specialist
workshop. In theexceptional casethatitis
necessaryfor you to disconnect thebattery
yourself, makesure that:
Ryou switch off theengineand remove the
SmartKey. On vehicles withKEYLESS-
GO, ensure that theignition is switched
off.Check that all the indicator lamps in
the instrumentcluster are off.Otherwise,
electroniccomponents, such as the
alternator,may be damaged.
Ryou first remove the negative terminal
clamp and then the positive terminal
clamp. Never swap the terminal clamps.
Otherwise, the vehicle's electronic
system may be damaged.
Rthe transmission is locked in positionP
after disconnectingthe battery. The
vehicle is secured against rolling away.
You can then no longer move the vehicle.
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Example: tire pressure table with tire dimensions
Ifatire size precedesatire pressure, the tire
pressure informationfollowing is only valid
for that tire size. The load conditions "partially
laden" and "fully laden" are defined in the
table for different numbers of occupantsand
amounts of luggage. The actual number of
seats may differ.
Some tire pressure tables show only the rim
diameters instead of the full tire size, e.g.
R18.The rim diameter is part of the tire size
and can be found on the tire sidewall
(Ypage 351).
If the tire pressures have been set to the
lower values for lighter loads and/or lower
road speeds, the pressures should be reset
to the higher values:
Rif you want to drive with an increased load
and/or
Rif you want to drive at higher road speeds.
iThe tire pressures for increased loads
and/or higher road speeds, shown in the
tire pressure table, may haveanegative
effect on driving comfort.
If the tire pressure is not set correctly, this
can lead to an excessive build up of heat and
asudden loss of pressure.
For more information, contactaqualified
specialist workshop.
Important notes on tire pressure
GWARNING
If the tire pressure drops repeatedly, the
wheel, valve or tire may be damaged. Tire
pressure that is too low may result inatire
blow-out. There isarisk of an accident.
RCheck the tire for foreign objects.
RCheck whether the wheel is losing air or the
valve is leaking.
If you are unable to rectify the damage,
contactaqualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
If you fit unsuitable accessories onto tire
valves, the tire valves may be overloaded and
malfunction, which can cause tire pressure
loss. Due to their design, retrofitted tire
pressure monitors keep the tire valve open.
This can also result in tire pressure loss. There
isarisk of an accident.
Only screw the standard valve cap or other
valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for
your vehicle onto the tire valve.
Useasuitable pressure gauge to check the
tire pressure. The outer appearance ofatire
does not permit any reliable conclusion about
the tire pressure. On vehicles equipped with
the electronic tire pressure monitoring
system, the tire pressure can be checked
using the on-board computer.
The tire temperature and pressure increase
when the vehicle is in motion.This is
dependent on the driving speed and the load.
Therefore, you should only correct tire
pressures when the tires are cold.
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