2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class Button

Transporting the vehicle
.................. 339
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 323
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 230
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 229
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 231
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 96
Important safety notes .................... 92
Locking separately ........................... 96
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 94
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 93
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 271
Opening dimensions ...................... 392
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 392
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 255
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 384
Installation ..................................... 384
Transmission output (maximum) .... 384
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 92
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 91 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 295
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 270
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings .......................... 237 Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 355
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 92
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 84
Lowering ........................................ 371
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 172
Pulling away ................................... 152
Raising ........................................... 368
Reporting problems ........................ .27
Securing from rolling away ............ 368
Towing away .................................. 337
Transporting .................................. 339
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 92
Unlocking (SmartKey )...................... 84
Vehicle data ................................... 392
Vehicle data ....................................... 392
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 392
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 92
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 386
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 193
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 262
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 326
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 233
VIN
Seat ............................................... 386
Type plate ...................................... 386 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 276
Brakes ........................................... 275
Check Engine ................................. 280
Coolant .......................................... 280
Distance warning ........................... 282
ESP ®
.............................................. 277
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 278
Fuel tank ........................................ 280
General notes ................................ 274
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 45 20
Index

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
163
;
Combination switch 124
=
Instrument cluster 33
?
Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 158
B
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
197
C
Overhead control panel 40
D
Climate control systems 132
E
Ignition lock 149
Start/Stop button 150 Function Page
F
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
113
G
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
113
Steering wheel heating 114
H
Cruise control lever 179
I
Parking brake 172
J
Diagnostics connection 26
K
Opens the hood 312
L
Releases the parking brake 172
M
Light switch 12232
CockpitAt a glance

Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
u
Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off 128
;
|
Switches the auto-
matic interior lighting con-
trol on/off 128
=
p
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 127
?
ï
MB Info call button
(mbrace system) 302
A
3
Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof 101
B
G
SOS button (mbrace
system) 300
C
Rear-view mirror 117 Function Page
D
Buttons for the garage door
opener 307
E
Microphone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and Voice Con-
trol System (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions)
F
F
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace sys-
tem) 301
G
p
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 127
H
c
Switches the front
interior lighting on/off 12840
Overhead control panelAt a glance

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 26). Panic alarm
X
To activate: press the!button :for
approximately one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed.
X To deactivate: press the!button :
again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑GO: X Press the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle. Occupant safety
Restraint system: introduction
The restraint system can reduce the risk of
vehicle occupants coming into contact with
parts of the vehicle's interior in the event of
an accident. The restraint system can also
reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants
are subjected during an accident.
The restraint system comprises:
R Seat belt system
R Air bags
R Child restraint system
R Child seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work
in conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if, at all times,
all vehicle occupants:
R have fastened their seat belts correctly
(Y page 47)
R have adjusted their seat and head restraint
properly (Y page 107).
As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the cor-
rect driver's seat position (Y page 106).
You also have to make sure that an air bag can inflate properly if deployed (Y page 50).
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. As an additional safety device, the air
bag increases the level of protection for vehi-
cle occupants in the event of an accident. For example, if, in the event of an accident, the
protection offered by the seat belt is suffi-
cient, the air bags are not deployed. When an
accident occurs, only the air bags that
increase protection in that particular accident
situation are deployed. However, seat belts
and air bags generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the out-
side.
Information on restraint system operation
can be found under "Triggering of the Emer-
gency Tensioning Devices and air bags"
(Y page 59). 44
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The shoulder section of the seat belt must
always be routed across the center of the
shoulder. Adjust the belt outlet if necessary.
X To raise: slide the belt outlet upwards.
The belt outlet will engage in various posi-
tions.
X To lower: hold belt outlet release ?and
slide belt outlet downwards.
X Let go of belt outlet release ?in the
desired position and make sure that the
belt outlet engages.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are equipped with a special seat belt retractor tosecurely fasten child restraint systems in the
vehicle. Further information can be found
under "Special seat belt retractor"
(Y page 64).
Releasing seat belts !
Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled
up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue
will be trapped in the door or in the seat
mechanism. This could damage the door,
the door trim panel and the seat belt. Dam- aged seat belts can no longer fulfill their
protective function and must be replaced.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. X
Press release button :, hold belt
tongue ;firmly and guide it back towards
belt outlet =.
Seat belt adjustment The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE ®
convenience function. This
function adjusts the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt to the upper body of the
occupants.
The belt strap is tightened slightly when:
R the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle
and
R the ignition is switched on
The seat-belt adjustment will apply a certain
retraction force if any slack is detected
between the vehicle occupant and the seat
belt. Do not hold on to the seat belt tightly
while it is adjusting.
You can switch the seat-belt adjustment on
and off in the on-board computer
(Y page 241).
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger The
7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster is a reminder that all vehicle
occupants must wear their seat belts. It may
light up continuously or flash. In addition,
there may be a warning tone.
Regardless of whether the driver's seat belt
has already been fastened, the 7seat belt
warning lamp lights up for six seconds each
time the engine is started. If, after
six seconds, the driver or front-passenger
seat belt has not been fastened and the doors
are closed, the 7seat belt warning lamp
lights up. As soon as the driver's and front-
passenger seat belts are fastened or a front
door is opened again, the 7seat belt
warning lamp goes out.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. This warning tone stops after Occupant safety
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If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, OCS may produce a false classi-
fication, e.g. because the front passenger:
R transfers their weight by supporting them-
selves on a vehicle armrest
R sits in such a way that their weight is raised
from the seat cushion
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
be sure to observe the correct positioning of
the child restraint system. Never place
objects under or behind the child restraint
system, e.g. cushions. The entire base of the
child restraint system must always rest on the
seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The
backrest of the forward-facing child restraint
system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the front-passenger seat.
The child restraint system must not touch the
roof or be subjected to a load by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat back-
rest and the head restraint position accord-
ingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function correctly. Always observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
Occupant Classification System opera-
tion (OCS) PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
:
shows you whether the front-passenger front
air bag is deactivated.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock or on vehicles with KEYLESS- GO, press the Start/Stop button once or
twice.
The system carries out self-diagnostics.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
must light up for approximately six seconds.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
then displays the status of the front-
passenger front air bag. If the status of the
front-passenger front air bag changes while
the vehicle is in motion, an air bag display
message may appear in the instrument clus-
ter (Y page 254). When the front-passenger
seat is occupied, always pay attention to the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp. Be aware of the status of the front-passenger
front air bag both before and during the jour-ney.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp:
R is lit: the front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated. It will then not be deployed in the event of an accident.
R does not light up : the front-passenger
front air bag is enabled. If, in the event of an
accident, all deployment criteria are met,
the front-passenger front air bag is
deployed. G
WARNING
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of
an accident and cannot perform its intended
protective function. A person in the front-
passenger seat could then, for example, come
into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe-
cially if the person is sitting too close to the
dashboard. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
R the classification of the person in the front-
passenger seat is correct and the front-
passenger front air bag is enabled or disa- 54
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portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are equipped with a special seat belt retractor.
When activated, the special seat belt retrac-
tor ensures that the seat belt will not slacken
once the child restraint system has been
secured.
Installing a child restraint system:
X Always comply with the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
X Pull the seat belt smoothly from the belt
outlet.
X Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt
buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
X Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia
reel retract it again.
While the seat belt is retracting, you should
hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat
belt retractor is activated.
X Push the child seat restraint system down
so that the seat belt is tight and does not
loosen.
Removing a child restraint system and deac-
tivating the special seat belt retractor:
X Always comply with the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
X Press the release button of the belt buckle,
hold the belt tongue firmly and guide it back
towards the belt outlet.
The special seat belt retractor is deactiva-
ted. Child restraint system
The use of seat belts and child restraint sys-
tems is required by law in:
R all 50 states
R the U.S. territories
R the District of Columbia
R all Canadian provinces
You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is installed incor- rectly on a suitable seat, it cannot protect as
intended. The child cannot then be restrained in the event of an accident, heavy braking or
sudden changes of direction. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Make sure that you observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions and the notes on use. Please ensure,
that the base of the child restraint system is
always resting completely on the seat cush-
ion. Never place objects, e.g. cushions, under or behind the child restraint system. Only use
child restraint systems with the original cover
designed for them. Only replace damaged
covers with genuine covers. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is installed incor- rectly or is not secured, it can come loose in
the event of an accident, heavy braking or a
sudden change in direction. The child
restraint system could be thrown about, strik- ing vehicle occupants. There is an increased
risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Always install child restraint systems prop-
erly, even if they are not being used. Make
sure that you observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation instructions.
You will find further information on stowing
objects, luggage or loads under "Loading
guidelines" (Y page 286). Children in the vehicle
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G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
R start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Child-proof locks for the rear doors You secure each door individually with the
child-proof locks on the rear doors. A door
secured with a child-proof lock cannot be
opened from inside the vehicle. When the
vehicle is unlocked, the door can be opened
from the outside.
X To activate: press the child-proof lock
lever up in the direction of arrow :.
X Make sure that the child-proof locks are
working properly.
X To deactivate: press the child-proof lock
lever down in the direction of arrow ;.
Override feature for the rear side win-
dows X
To activate/deactivate: press button;.
If indicator lamp :is lit, operation of the
rear side windows is disabled. Operation is
only possible using the switches in the driv- er's door. If indicator lamp :is off, oper-
ation is possible using the switches in the
rear compartment. Children in the vehicle
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