2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS SHOOTING BRAKE roof

Care
Automatic car wash ...................... .334
Carpets .......................................... 341
Display .......................................... .339
Exhaust pipe .................................. 338
Exterior lighting ............................ .337
Gear or selector lever .................... 340
High-pressure cleaner .................... 335
Interior .......................................... .339
Matt paintwork .............................. 336
Night View Assist Plus ................... 339
Notes ............................................. 334
Paint .............................................. 336
Plastic trim ................................... .339
Reversing camera .......................... 338
Roof lining ...................................... 341
Seat belt ........................................ 340
Seat cover ..................................... 340
Sensors ......................................... 337
Steering wheel ............................... 340
Trim pieces ................................... .340
Washing by hand ........................... 335
Wheels .......................................... .336
Windows ........................................ 337
Wiper blades .................................. 337
Wooden load compartment floor ... 341
Wooden trim .................................. 340
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 246
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 255
Locking/unlocking (key ).................. 83
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 37
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 38
Upper section .................................. 36
Changing bulbs
Reversing lamps ............................ 132
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 59
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 62
ISOFIX .............................................. 57
On the front-passenger sea t............ 61
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 62
Recommendations ........................... 66
Suitable positions ............................ 63 Top Tether ....................................... 57
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 68
Rear doors ....................................... 69
Children
Restraint systems ............................ 56
Cigarette lighter ................................ 317
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 337
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 338
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 150
Controlling automaticall y............... 144
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 148
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 143
Demisting the windows .................. 147
Demisting the windscreen ............. 146
Important safety notes .................. 138
Indicator lamp ................................ 144
Information about using
THERMATIC automatic climate
control ........................................... 139
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 142
Overview of systems ...................... 138
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 148
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 144
Rear control panel ......................... 141
Setting the air distribution ............. 145
Setting the air vents ...................... 154
Setting the airflow ......................... 146
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 144
Setting the temperature ................ 145
Setting the temperature,
THERMATIC ................................... 145
Setting the temperature,
THERMOTRONIC ............................ 145
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f............................................ 148
Switching on/of f........................... 142
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 149
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/of f...................................... 147 Index
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Reversing camera .......................... 214
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .................... .210
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 264
Notes/function .............................. 181
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 269
Switching on/off ........................... 125
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 209
Driving system ............................... 207
Function/notes ............................ .207
Important safety notes .................. 207
Problem (fault) ............................... 210
Sensor range ................................. 207
Trailer towing ................................. 209
Warning displa y............................. 208
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 43
Problems (malfunctions) .................. 63
Petrol .................................................. 400
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 69
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 339
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 54
PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 265
PRE-SAFE® Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 250
Display message ............................ 265
Function/note s................................ 76
Warning lamp ................................. 297
Program selector button .................. 171
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23 Pulling away
General notes ................................ 162
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 162 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26 R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 201
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 259
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 255
Display message ............................ 275
Radiator cover ................................... 329
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 246
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Rain closing feature (sliding sun-
roof) .................................................... 101
Reading lamp ..................................... 130
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 155
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 269
Switching on/of f........................... 124
Rear seat
Display message ............................ 284
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 304
Rear Seat Entertainment System
see Separate operating instructions
Rear window blind ............................ 315
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 148
Switching on/of f........................... 147
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blad e.............. 135
Switching on/of f........................... 134
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 47
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 117
Dipping (manual) ........................... 116 16
Index

Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 177
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 401
Refuelling process ......................... 178
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 151
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 152
Garage door opener ....................... 320
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 320
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 131
Overview of bulb types .................. 132
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 152
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 272
Warning lamp ................................. 295
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 149
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 266
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Rev counter ........................................ 240
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 168
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 338
Function/note s............................. 214
Switching on/of f........................... 214
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 96
Sliding sunroof ............................... 100
Reversing function
Boot lid/tailgate .............................. 92
Reversing lamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 132
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 269
Roller sunblind
Rear window .................................. 315
Roof carrier ........................................ 312 Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions)
...................................... 341
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 407 S
Safety Child restraint systems .................... 56
Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Safety net
Attaching ....................................... 308
Important safety information ......... 307
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Adjusting the active multicontour
seat ............................................... 110
Adjusting the multicontour seat ..... 109
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 305
Massage function .......................... 110
Seat backrest display message ..... 284
Seat belt
Centre rear-compartment sea t........ 46
Correct usage .................................. 45
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 257
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
Cleaning ......................................... 340
Display message ............................ 265
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 47
Releasing ......................................... 46
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 106
Adjusting lumbar support .............. 111
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 111
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 107
Cleaning the cover ......................... 340
Correct driver's seat position ........ 104 Index
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Important safety notes .................. 105
Overview ........................................ 105
Seat heating problem .................... 112
Seat ventilation problem ................ 113
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 111
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 112
Selector lever
Cleaning .........................................3 40
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 337
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .251
Service products
AdBlue® special additive s............. 403
Brake fluid ..................................... 405
Coolant (engine) ............................ 405
Engine oil ....................................... 404
Fuel ................................................ 399
Important safety notes .................. 399
Washer fluid ................................... 406
Setting the air distribution ............... 145
Setting the airflow ............................ 146
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 258
On-board compute r....................... 251
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 258
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 124
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 97
Convenience opening ...................... 97
Important safety notes .................... 96
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99
Resetting ......................................... 98
Sidebag ................................................ 50
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 99
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Rain closing feature ....................... 101 Resetting ....................................... 101
Snow chains ...................................... 367
Socket
Luggage compartment ................... 319
Under the armrest ......................... 318
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 318
General notes ................................ 317
Rear compartment ......................... 318
Spare wheel
Storing ........................................... 392
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Spectacles compartment ................. 301
Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 249
Display message ............................ 275
Display message in the multifunc- tion display .................................... 220
Important safety notes .................. 219
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 244
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 241
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 252
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 191
Display message ............................ 278
Function/note s............................. 189
Important safety notes .................. 189
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 189
Permanent ..................................... 191
Selecting ........................................ 190
Storing the current speed .............. 190
Variabl e......................................... 189
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 292
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 161
Steering (display message) .............. 28518
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon-sible manner in accordance with the Euro-
pean Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Direc-
tive.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants available. You can return
your vehicle to these plants free of charge.
This makes a valuable contribution to the
recycling process and the conservation of
resources.
For further information on recycling old vehi- cles, recovery and the terms of the policy,
visit the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well
as control units and sensors for these
restraint systems, may be installed in the
following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console Introduction
23 Z

Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
u
Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off 131
;
|
Switches the auto-
matic interior lighting con-
trol on/off 131
=
p
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 130
?
ë
Deactivates tow-
away protection 79
A
Rear-view mirror 117 Function Page
B
Buttons for the garage door
opener 320
C
3
Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof 100
D
ê
Deactivates the inte-
rior motion sensor 79
E
p
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 130
F
c
Switches the front
interior lighting on/off 131Overhead control panel
39At a glance

Sidebags
G
WARNING
Unsuitable seat covers may obstruct or even
prevent deployment of the airbags integrated into the seats. The airbags may then fail to
protect the vehicle occupants as intended.
Operation of the automatic child seat recog-
nition may also be impaired. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Use only seat covers which have been specif-
ically approved for the respective seat by
Mercedes-Benz. Example: Coupé
Front sidebags :and rear sidebags ;
deploy next to the outer bolster of the seat
backrest.
When deployed, the sidebag offers additional thorax protection. However, it does not pro-
tect the:
R head
R neck
R arms
In the event of a side impact, the sidebag is
deployed on the side on which the impact
occurs.
Pelvisbags G
WARNING
Unsuitable seat covers may obstruct or even
prevent deployment of the airbags integrated into the seats. The airbags may then fail to
protect the vehicle occupants as intended. Operation of the automatic child seat recog-
nition may also be impaired. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Use only seat covers which have been specif- ically approved for the respective seat by
Mercedes-Benz. Example: CLS Coupé, pelvisbag on the driver's side
Pelvisbags :deploy below next to the outer
seat cushions.
When activated, the pelvisbag enhances the
level of protection of the vehicle occupants
on the side of the vehicle on which the impact
occurs.
The pelvisbag is deployed on the side of the
impact.
i Pelvisbags are only available in certain
countries.
Windowbags Example: Coupé
Windowbags :are integrated into the side
of the roof frame and deployed in the area
from the A-pillar to the C-pillar. 50
Occupant safetySafety

NECK-PRO luxury head restraint
Example: Coupé
Do not insert your finger between the uphols- tery of the head restraint and the cover. Pay
particular attention while resetting the NECK- PRO luxury head restraints.
X Remove resetting tool :from the vehicle
document wallet.
X Slide resetting tool :into guide ;
between the NECK-PRO luxury head
restraint and the rear cover of the head
restraint.
X Push resetting tool :downwards until you
hear the head restraint deployment mech-
anism engage.
X Pull out resetting tool :.
X With your hand flat, firmly push the NECK-
PRO luxury head restraint cushion back-
wards in the direction of arrow =until it
engages.
X Repeat this procedure for the second
NECK-PRO luxury head restraint.
X Put resetting tool :back into the vehicle
document wallet.
i If you have difficulty resetting the NECK-
PRO luxury head restraints, have this work carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop. PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Introduction In certain hazardous situations, PRE-SAFE
®
takes pre-emptive measures to protect the
vehicle occupants.
Important safety notes !
Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be
damaged when PRE-SAFE ®
is activated.
Although your vehicle is equipped with PRE-
SAFE ®
, the possibility of injury in the event of
an accident cannot be ruled out. Always
adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions and maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive
carefully.
Function PRE-SAFE
®
intervenes:
R in emergency braking situations, e.g. when
BAS is activated
R in critical driving situations, e.g. when phys-
ical limits are exceeded and the vehicle
understeers or oversteers severely
R on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS: if BAS
PLUS brakes hard or the radar sensor sys-
tem detects an imminent danger of colli-
sion in certain situations
PRE-SAFE ®
takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detec-
ted:
R the front seat belts are pre-tensioned.
R if the vehicle skids, the sliding sunroof and
the side windows are closed so that only a small gap remains. 54
Occupant safetySafety