2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS lock

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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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standinglamps) switches off automatically if
you:
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
Ropen the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position0.
Automatic headlampmode
GWARNING
When the light switch is set to\r,the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There isarisk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.

Left-hand standinglamps
\nRight-hand standinglamps
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
\rAutomatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
\ris the favored light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected
accordingtothe brightness of the ambient
light (exception: poor visibility due to weather
conditions such as fog, snow or spray):
RSmartKey in position1in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
RWith the engine running: if you have
activated the daytime runninglamps
function via the on-board computer,the
daytime runninglamps or the low-beam
headlamps and parking lamps are switched
on or off automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
XTo switch on automatic headlamp
mode:turn the light switch to\r.
Only for Canada:
The daytime runninglamps improve the
visibility of your vehicle during the day. The
daytime runninglamps function is required by
law in Canada. It cannot therefore be
deactivated.
When the engine is runningand the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from
adrive position toP,the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in high ambient light: if you
turn the light switch to,the daytime
runninglamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is runningand you turn the light
switch to,the manual settings take
precedenceover the daytime runninglamps.
USA only:
The daytime runninglamps improve the
visibility of your vehicle during the day. To do
this, the daytime runninglamps function must
be switched on using the on-board computer
(Ypage 230).
If the engine is runningand you turn the light
switch toor,the manual settings
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take precedence overthe daytime running
lamps.
Low-beam headlamps
GWARNING
When the lightswitchisset to\r,thelow-
beam headlampsmay not be switchedon
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to theweather
conditions such as spray. Thereisarisk of an
accident.
In such situations, turnthe light switch to
.

Left-hand standing lamps
\nRight-hand standing lamps
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrumentcluster lighting
\rAutomatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
Even if the light sensor does not detect that
it is dark,the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps switchonwhen the ignition is
switched on and the light switchisset to the
position. This isaparticularly useful
function in the eventofrain and fog.
XTo switch on thelow-beam headlamps:
turnthe SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position2or start the engine.
XTurn the light switchto.
The greenindicator lamp in the
instrumentcluster lightsup.
Parking lamps
!If the battery has been excessively
discharged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the nextengine start. Alwayspark
your vehiclesafelyand sufficiently lit
according to legalstandards.Avoid the
continuoususe of theparking lamps
for severalhours.Ifpossible, switch on the
\nright or theleft standinglamp.

Left-hand standinglamps
\nRight-hand standinglamps
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
\rAutomatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
XTo switch on:turn the light switch to
.
The greenindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
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Standing lamps

Left-hand standing lamps
\nRight-hand standing lamps
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrumentcluster lighting
\rAutomatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
Switchingonthe standinglamps ensuresthe
corresponding side of thevehicle is
illuminated.
XTo switch on thestanding lamps:the
SmartKey is notintheignition lockoritis
in position0.
XTurn thelight switch to(left-handside
of thevehicle)or\n(right-hand side of
thevehicle).
Combination switch
Turn signal
High-beam headlamps
Turn signal, right
$High-beam flasher
!Turn signal, left
XTo indicatebriefly:pressthecombination
switch briefly to thepressure pointinthe
direction of arrowor!.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
XTo indicate:press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrowor!.
High-beam headlamps
High-beam headlamps
Turn signal, right
$High-beam flasher
!Turn signal, left
XTo switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position2or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch toor\r.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow.
In the\rposition, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.
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The blueindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the high-
beam headlamps are switched on.
XTo switch off the high-beam
headlamps:move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The blueindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
iVehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist:
when Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active,
it controls activation of the high-beam
headlamps (Ypage 121).
High-beam flasher
High-beam headlamps
Turn signal, right
$High-beam flasher
!Turn signal, left
XTo switch on:turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position1or2,orstart the
engine.
XPull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow$.
Hazard warning lamps
XTo switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
aturn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.
XTo switch off the hazard warning
lamps:press button.
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
Ran air bag is deployed
Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of more than 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes toastandstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off
automatically if the vehicle reachesaspeed
of over6mph (10 km/h) again afterafull
brake application.
iThe hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off.
Headlampcleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated five times (Ypage 125)while the
lightsare on and the engineisrunning. When
you switchoff the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning systemisreset and
counting is resumed from 0.
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Cornering lightfunction
The cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road overawideanglein
the direction you are turning, enabling better
visibility in tight bends, for example. It can
only be activated whenthe low-beam
headlamps are switched on.
Active:
Rif you are driving at speeds below 25 mph
(40 km/h)and switch on the turn signal or
turn the steering wheel
Rif you are driving at speeds between
25 mph(40km/h)and 45 mph(70km/h)
and turn the steering wheel
Not active:if you are driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn
signalorturn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position.
The cornering lamp may remain lit forashort
time, but is automatically switched off after
no more than three minutes.
Active light function
The active light function isasystem that
moves the headlamps according to the
steering movements of the front wheels.In
this way, relevant areasremain illuminated
while driving. Thisallowsyou to identify
pedestrians, cyclists and animals.
Active:whenthe lights are switched on.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize
road users:
Rwho have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
Rwho have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
Rwhose lighting is blocked, e.g. byabarrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
may fail too recognize other road users that
have lights, or may recognize them too late.
In this or similar situations, the automatic
high-beam headlamps will not be deactivated
or activated regardless. There isarisk of an
accident.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions
and switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time.
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Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Frontoverhead control panel
To switch therear interiorlighting
on/off
To switchthe automatic interior
lighting control on/off
$To switchthe right-handfront
reading lamp on/off
!\rTo switch the front interior lighting
on/off
To switch the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
Rear-compartment overheadcontrol panel
To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
Interior lighting control
General notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
unless the SmartKey is in position2in the
ignitionlock.
The color and brightness of the ambient
lighting may be set using the on-board
computer (Ypage 231).
Automatic interior lighting control
Frontoverhead control panel
To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off
To switch the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
$To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
!\rTo switch the front interior lighting
on/off
To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
XTo activate/deactivate:press the
button.
When the automatic interior lighting
control is activated, the button is flush with
the overhead control panel.
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The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
Runlock the vehicle
Ropenadoor
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior light is activated forashort while
when the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock. You can activatethis delayed
switch-off using the on-board computer
(Ypage 232).
Manualinterior lighting control
Frontoverhead control panel
To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off.
To switch the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
$To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
!\rTo switch the frontinterior lighting
on/off
To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
XTo switch the front interior lighting on/
off:press the\rbutton.
XTo switch the rear interior lighting on/
off:press thebutton.
XTo switch the reading lampson/off:
press thebutton.
Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
XTo switch off the crash-responsive
emergency lighting:press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or
XLock and then unlock the vehicle using the
SmartKey.
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
Xenon bulbs
GDANGER
Xenon bulbs carryahigh voltage. You can get
an electric shock if you remove the cover of
the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical
contacts. There isarisk of fatal injury.
Never touch the parts or the electrical
contacts of the Xenon bulb. Always have work
on the Xenon bulbs carried out ataqualified
specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an importantaspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
LED lamps
You can neither replace Xenon bulbsnor LED
bulbs. Have LED bulbschanged ataqualified
specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Other bulbs
GWARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot
when operating. If you changeabulb, you
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