2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS open hood

Headlamps
Adding fluidtocleaning system.....309
Cleaning system (function)............120
Cleaning system (notes)................378
Fogging up.....................................122
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting.......................................100
Adjusting (electrically)...................101
Adjusting (rear)..............................101
Installing/removing (rear)..............102
Luxury ............................................ 101
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message............................246
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off.................................122
Switching on/off...........................119
Hill start assist..................................150
HOLD function
Display message............................252
Function/notes.............................186
Hood
Closing ...........................................307
Display message............................261
Important safety notes..................306
Opening.........................................306
Hydroplaning.....................................174
I
Ignitionlock
see Key positions
Immobilizer..........................................73
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .................................. 31, 219
Settings.........................................229
Warning and indicator
lamps .......................................32, 264
Instrument cluster lighting..............230
Interior lighting.................................123
Automatic control..........................123
Delayedswitch-off (on-board
computer)......................................232
Emergency lighting........................124
Manual control ............................... 124
Overview........................................123
Reading lamp.................................123
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer)......................................231
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer)......................................230
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer).........231
J
Jack
Storage location............................320
Using.............................................359
Jump starting (engine)......................326
K
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature............90
Display message............................262
Locking............................................77
Start/Stop button .......................... 147
Starting the engine........................149
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Keypositions
KEYLESS-GO..................................147
SmartKey.......................................147
Kickdown
Driving tips....................................159
Manual drive program....................163
Kneebag..............................................45
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane KeepingAssist
Activating/deactivating.................229
Display message............................253
Function/information....................209
Lane Tracking package.....................207
Lap time (RACETIMER)......................235
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors................................................63
Index11

Dashboard
FunctionPage
Steeringwheelpaddle
shifters160
Cruisecontrollever176
$Instrumentcluster31
!Horn
DIRECTSELECTlever155
%PARKTRONIC warning
display193
Overhead controlpanel37
Climatecontrolsystems130
Ignition lock147
Start/Stopbutton147
FunctionPage
Adjuststhesteeringwheel106
Steeringwheelheating107
Combination switch119
Parking brake169
Diagnosticsconnection25
Opens thehood306
Releases theparking brake169
Light switch116
Night ViewAssistPlus204
30Dashboard
At ag lance

ContactanauthorizedMercedes-Benz
Centerorcall 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theftalarm system)
XTo arm:lockthe vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lampflashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
XTo disarm:unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
Avisual and audible alarm is triggeredifthe
alarm system is armed and you open:
Radoor
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe trunk lid
Rthe hood
XTo turn thealarmoff with the
SmartKey:press theorbutton
on the SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XInsert the SmartKey intothe ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
XTo stop thealarmusing KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The
SmartKey must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button on the
dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside
the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
iIf the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system automatically sendsamessage to
the Customer Assistance Center by text
message or data connection.The
emergency call system sends the message
provided that:
Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace
service
Rthe mbrace service has been activated
properly
Rthe necessary mobile phone network is
available
74Theft deterrent locking system
Safety

thathas collectedonthewindshield can
scratch theglass if wipingtakes placewhen
thewindshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on thewindshield
wipersindry weather conditions, always
use washerfluid when operating the
windshield wipers.
!If the windshield wipers leave smearson
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washingthe vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
!Intermittentwiping with rain sensor: due
to optical influences and the windshield
becomingdirtyindry weatherconditions,
the windshield wipers may be activated
inadvertently. This could then damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratchthe
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather.
Combination switch

Windshield wiper off
Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
Continuous wipe, slow
Continuous wipe, fast
%Single wipe/
To wipe the
windshield using washer fluid
XSwitch on the ignition.
XTurn the combination switch to the
corresponding position.
In theorposition, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically
according to the intensity of the rain. In
theposition, the rain sensor is more
sensitive than in theposition, causing
the windshield wipers to wipe more
frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions. Replace the wiper blades twice a
year, ideallyinspring and fall.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There isarisk
of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
!Never open the hood ifawindshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the
windshield.
Never foldawindshield wiper arm without
awiper blade back ontothe windshield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm withoutawiper
blade and it falls ontothe windshield, the
windshield may be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed ataqualified
specialist workshop.
126Windshieldwipers
Light sa nd windshield wipers

XTurn the SmartKey to position0in the
ignition lock or remove it (Ypage 147).
XTo activate:press thebutton.
The indicator lamp in thebutton lights
up.
iIf the residual heat function is activated,
the windows may fog up on the inside.
iThe blower will run atalow speed
regardless of the airflow setting.
iIf you activatethe residual heat function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated. The blower runs at
medium speed.
XTo deactivate:press thebutton.
The indicator lamp in thebutton goes
out.
Residualheat is deactivated automatically:
Rafter approximately 30 minutes
Rwhen the ignition is switched on
Rif the battery voltage drops
Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinityofthe air vents. There
isarisk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupantsalways
maintainasufficient distancetothe air
outlets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air ventsinto the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
Rkeep the air inlet between the windshield
and the hood free of blockages, such as ice,
snow or leaves.
Rnever cover the air ventsorair intakegrilles
in the vehicle interior.
Setting the center air vents
Center air vent,left
Center air vent,right
$Center vent thumbwheel, right
!Center vent thumbwheel, left
XTo open/close:turn thumbwheels$
and!up or down.
Setting the side air vents
Defroster vent
Side air vent
$Control for side air vent
XTo open/close:turn thumbwheel$up or
down.
Setting the glove box air vent
!Close the air vent when heating the
vehicle.
At high outside temperatures, open the air
vent and activatethe "cooling with air
142Setting the air vents
Climate control

vehicles and the right lane on right-hand
drive vehicles.
Vehicles with COMAND
Example:traffic circle
iThe following function is not operational
in all countries.
DISTRONIC PLUS usesadditionalinformation
from yournavigation system so that it can
react appropriately to certain traffic
situations. This is the case if, while following
avehicle, DISTRONIC PLUS is active and you:
Rapproach or drive throughatraffic circle
RapproachaT-intersection
Rturn off atahighwayexit
Even if the vehicleinfront leaves the
detection range, DISTRONIC PLUS
temporarily maintains the current driving
speedand does not accelerate. This is based
on the current map data in the navigation
system.
Afterwards, the vehicleaccelerates back to
the speedyou set.
Stopping
GWARNING
Never get out of the vehiclewhen DISTRONIC
PLUS is activated.
DISTRONIC PLUS must alsonever be
operated, activated or deactivated by a
passenger or from outside the vehicle.
DISTRONIC PLUS does not replace the
parking brake and must not be used for
parking.
The DISTRONIC PLUS braking effect is
canceled and the vehiclecan start moving if:
RDISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated using the
cruise control lever.
Ryou accelerate.
Rthere isamalfunction in the system or an
interruption in the power supply,e.g.
battery failure.
Rthe electricalsystem in the engine
compartment, the battery or the fuses are
tamperedwith.
Rthe battery is disconnected.
If you wishtoleave the vehicleorpark it,
deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the
vehicleagainst rolling away.
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle
in front is stopping, it brakes yourvehicle until
it is stationary.
Onceyour vehicle is stationary, it remains
stationary and you do not need to depress the
brake.
iDepending on the specified minimum
distance, your vehicle will come to a
standstill atasufficientdistancebehindthe
vehicle in front.The specified minimum
distance is set using the control on the
cruise control lever.
When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, the
transmission is shifted automatically to
positionPif:
Rthe driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
Rthe engine is switched off, unless it is
automatically switched off by the ECO
start/stop function.
Rthe hood is opened.
Rasystem malfunction occurs.
Rthe power supply is not sufficient.
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Driving and parking

Important safety notes
GWARNING
When leaving thevehicle, it can still rollaway
despitebeingbraked by theHOLD function if:
Rthere isamalfunction in the system or in
the voltage supply.
Rthe HOLD function has been deactivated by
pressing the accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal,e.g. byavehicle occupant.
Rthe electrical system in the engine
compartment,the battery or the fuses have
been tampered with.
Rthe battery is disconnected
There isarisk of an accident.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the HOLD function and secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
!If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes
automaticallyincertain situations. To
prevent damage to the vehicle, deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or other similarsituations:
Rwhen towingthe vehicle
Rin the car wash
Activation conditions
You can activatethe HOLDfunction if:
Rthe vehicle is stationary
Rthe engine is running or if it has been
automatically switched off by the ECO
start/stop function
Rthe driver's door is closed or your seat belt
is fastened
Rthe parking brakeisreleased
Rthe hood is closed
Rthe transmission is in positionD,RorN
RDISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated
Activating theHOLD function
XMake sure that the activation conditions
are met.
XDepress the brakepedal.
XQuickly depressthe brakepedal further
untilappears in the multifunction
display.
The HOLDfunction is activated. You can
release the brakepedal.
iIf depressing the brakepedal the first
timedoes not activatethe HOLDfunction,
wait briefly and thentry again.
Deactivatingthe HOLD function
The HOLD function is deactivated
automatically if:
Ryou accelerate and the transmission is in
positionDorR.
Ryou shift the transmission to positionP.
Ryou depress the brake pedalagain with a
certain amount of pressure until
disappears from the multifunction display.
Ryou activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
When the HOLD function is activated,the
transmission is shifted automatically to
positionPif:
Rthe driver's door is open and the driver's
seat beltisunfastened.
Rthe engine is switched off, unless it is
automaticallyswitched off by the ECO
start/stop function.
Rthe hood is opened.
Rasystem malfunction occurs.
Rthe power supplyisnot sufficient.
Driving systems187
Driving and parking
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Displaysandoperation
Instrument cluster
Speedometer withsegments (Ypage 220)
Multifunction display (Ypage 221)
$Tachometer (Ypage 219)
!Coolant temperature (Ypage 219)
Fuelgauge
Coolant temperaturedisplay
GWARNING
Opening thehoodwhen theengineis
overheated or when there isafireinthe
enginecompartmentcould expose you to hot
gases or other service products. There is a
risk of injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there isafire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
!Adisplay message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
If the coolanttemperature is over
248 ‡(120 †), do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged.
The coolanttemperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the left-hand side
(Ypage 31).
Under normal operatingconditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant
temperature may rise to 248‡(120 †).
Tachometer
!Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protectthe
engine when the red band is reached.
Displays and operation219
On-board computer and displays
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