2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class CD player

Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 237
Display message ............................ 263
Notes/functio n.............................. 214
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Box (trunk) ......................................... 291
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 248
Notes ............................................. 390
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 75
BAS .................................................. 71
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 71
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 390
Display message ............................ 246
High-performance brake system .... 176
HOLD function ............................... 191
Important safety notes .................. 175
Maintenance .................................. 176
Parking brake ................................ 172
Riding tips ...................................... 175
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 33 C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle Car key
see SmartKey
Care
360° camera ................................. 322
Car wash ........................................ 317
Carpets .......................................... 324
Display ........................................... 322
Exhaust pipe .................................. 322
Exterior lights ................................ 321
Gear or selector lever .................... 323
Interior ........................................... 322
Matte finish ................................... 320
Note s............................................. 317
Paint .............................................. 319
Plastic trim .................................... 322
Power washer ................................ 319
Rear view camera .......................... 321
Roof lining ...................................... 324
Seat belt ........................................ 324
Seat cove r..................................... 323
Sensors ......................................... 321
Steering wheel ............................... 323
Trim pieces .................................... 323
Washing by hand ........................... 318
Wheels ........................................... 320
Windows ........................................ 320
Wiper blades .................................. 321
Wooden trim .................................. 323
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 290
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 233
Center console
Lower section .................................. 38
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 39
Upper section .................................. 37
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 240
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey )........ 84
Child
Restraint system .............................. 65
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 68
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 66
On the front-passenger seat ............ 68
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 68
Top Tether ....................................... 67 6
Index

Vehicles with COMAND:
X
To select a preset list or station list:
press and briefly hold the 9or:
button until the preset list or station list in
the desired frequency range is shown.
X To select a station: press9or:
briefly.
i SIRIUS XM satellite radio functions like a
normal radio.
Further information on navigation can be
found in the "Satellite radio" section in the separate Audio 20 or COMAND operating
instructions.
Operating an audio player or audio
media Audio data from various audio devices or
media can be played, depending on the equip-
ment installed in the vehicle.
X Switch on Audio 20 or COMAND and select
audio CD or MP3 mode; see the separate
operating instructions.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Audio Audiomenu.
X To select the next/previous track:
briefly press the 9or: button.
X To select a track from the track list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the 9
or : button until desired track :
appears.
If you press and hold 9or:, the
rapid scrolling speed is increased. Not all
audio drives or data carriers support this
function.
If track information is stored on the audio
device or medium, the multifunction display
will show the number and title of the track. Video DVD operation
Only for vehicles with COMAND: you can use
the Audio Audio menu to play video DVDs.
X Switch on COMAND and select video DVD
(see the separate operating instructions).
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Audio Audiomenu.
X To select the next/previous scene:
briefly press the 9or: button.
X To select a scene from the scene list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the 9
or : button until desired scene :has
been reached. Telephone menu
Introduction G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi- cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
When telephoning, you must observe the
legal requirements for the country in which
you are currently driving.
X Switch on the mobile phone (see the man-
ufacturer’s operating instructions).
X Switch on Audio 20 or COMAND, see the
separate operating instructions. Menus and submenus
233On-board computer and displays Z

Stowage compartments in the center
console All models except AMG vehicles
X
To open: slide the cover forwards by han-
dle :in the direction of the arrow until it
engages.
X To close: briefly press the front of han-
dle :. AMG vehicles
X
Briefly press trim :.
i The stowage tray can be removed. Stowage compartment under the arm-
rest X
To open: pull handle :up.
The armrest folds out.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
following may be in the stowage compart-
ment: a multimedia connector unit with an SD
card slot and 2 USB ports (Media Interface),
e.g. for use with an iPod ®
, iPhone ®
or MP3
player; see the separate operating instruc-
tions.
Stowage compartment under the front
seats G
WARNING
If you exceed the maximum load for the stow- age compartment, the cover may not be ableto restrain the items. Items may be thrown out
of the stowage compartment and hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Never exceed the maximum permissible load
for the stowage compartment. Stow and
secure heavy objects in the trunk.
The maximum permissible load of the stow-
age compartment is 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg). 288
Stowage areasStowage and features