2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class low beam

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel
drive)
Function/notes .............................1 97
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Function/notes ............................ .209 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes ................................ 70
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 63
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 138
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 237
Display message ............................ 263
Function/informatio n.................... 218
Active Driving Assistance package .. 218
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 237
Display message ............................ 263
Function/information .................... 221
Active multicontour seat
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 110
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 201
Display message ............................ 264
Exiting a parking space .................. 203
Function/note s............................. 200
Important safety notes .................. 200
Parking .......................................... 202
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 79
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/note s................................ 75 Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
..... 194
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 258
Function/note s............................. 125
Switching on/of f........................... 126
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 389
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 59
Display message ............................ 254
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 51
Important safety notes .................... 50
Introduction ..................................... 50
Knee bag .......................................... 52
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 53
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 45
Pelvis air ba g................................... 52
Side impact air bag .......................... 52
Window curtain air bag .................... 53
AIR FLOW ........................................... 140
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 145
Important safety notes .................. 145
Rear ............................................... 146
Setting ........................................... 145
Setting the center air vents ........... 145
Setting the side air vents ............... 145
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 261
Function/note s............................. 193
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 81
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 81
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 81
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Setting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 195 4
Index

Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Settings ........................................ .238
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 238
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 127
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240
Emergency lighting ........................ 128
Manual control ............................... 128
Overview ........................................ 127
Reading lamp ................................. 127
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 238
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 239 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 326
Using ............................................. 368
Jump starting (engine) ......................335 K
Key positions KEYLESS-GO .................................. 150
SmartKey ....................................... 149
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Deactivation ..................................... 85
Display message ............................ 272
Locking ............................................ 85
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 151
Start/Stop button .......................... 150
Starting the engine ........................ 152
Unlocking ......................................... 85
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .162
Manual drive program .................... 166 Knee bag
.............................................. 52 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 237
Display message ............................ 263
Function/informatio n.................... 216
Lane Tracking package ..................... 214
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 242
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 66
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 256
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 257
Light sensor (display message) ....... 257
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 240
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 125
Automatic headlamp mod e............ 122
Cornering light function ................. 125
Hazard warning lamps ................... 124
High beam flashe r.......................... 124
High-beam headlamp s................... 124
Light switch ................................... 122
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 123
Parking lamps ................................ 123
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 238
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 239
Standing lamps .............................. 123
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 238
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 239
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 239
Turn signals ................................... 124 12
Index

see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................286
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 91
Emergency locking ........................... 92
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .91
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) .............................. .240
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 255
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 110
Luxury head restraints ..................... 109M
M+S tires ............................................ 346
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .320
mbrace
Call priority ................................... .302
Display message ............................ 249
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 303
Downloading routes ....................... 306
Emergency call .............................. 300
General notes ................................ 299
Geo fencing ................................... 306
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .305
MB info call button ........................ 302
Remote fault diagnosi s.................. 305
Remote vehicle locking .................. 304
Roadside Assistance button .......... 301
Search & Send ............................... 303
Self-test ......................................... 299
Speed alert .................................... 306
System .......................................... 299
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 307
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 304 Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 86
Inserting .......................................... 87
Locking vehicle ................................ 92
Removing ......................................... 86
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 92
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 288
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 233
Memory function ............................... 119
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 209
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 218
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 221
Active Parking Assist ..................... 200
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 213
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 214
Cruise control ................................ 178
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 181
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 189
General notes ................................ 178
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 216
PARKTRONIC ................................. 197
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 62
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 63
Rear view camera .......................... 205
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 245
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 384
Installation ..................................... 384
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 233
Transmission output (maximum) .... 384
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 86
MOExtended tires .............................. 327 Index
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
÷
ESP® 277
M
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 278
;
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Distance warning 282
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ESP®
OFF 277
?
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Turn signals 124
A
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Brakes (USA only) 275
B
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Brakes (Canada only) 275
C
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ABS 276
D
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Restraint system 44
E
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Check Engine 280
F
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Tire pressure monitor 283 Function Page
G
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Seat belt 274
H
÷
ESP®
in AMG vehicles 278
I
?
Coolant 280
J
K
High-beam head-
lamps 124
K
L
Low-beam head-
lamps 123
L
T
Parking lamps 123
M
R
This lamp has no func-
tion N
8
Reserve fuel 28034
Instrument clusterAt 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). Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switchedon even during the daytime. Therefore, your
vehicle is equipped with special daytime run- ning lamps. In some countries, operation of
the headlamps varies due to legal require-
ments and self-imposed obligations.
If you wish to drive during the daytime without
lights, switch off the daytime running lamps
function in the on-board computer
(Y page 238). Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using:
R the light switch
R the combination switch (Y page 124)
R the on-board computer (Y page 238)Light switch Operation
1
W
Left-hand standing lamps
2 X
Right-hand standing lamps
3 T
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4 Ã
Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
5 L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to Ã.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you: R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey in
position 0
Automatic headlamp mode G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, 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 is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's lighting at all times. 122
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

Ã
is the favored light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected accord- ing to the brightness of the ambient light
(exception: poor visibility due to weather con-
ditions such as fog, snow or spray):
R SmartKey in position 1in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light.
R With the engine running: if you have acti-
vated the daytime running lamps function
via the on-board computer, the daytime
running lamps or the parking lamps and the low-beam headlamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light.
X To switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to Ã.
Canada only:
The daytime running lamps improve the visi-
bility of your vehicle during the day. The day-
time running lamps function is required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore be deactivated.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from
a drive position to P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in bright ambient light: if you
turn the light switch to T, the daytime
running lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to L, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
USA only:
The daytime running lamps improve the visi-
bility of your vehicle during the day. To do this, the daytime running lamps function must be
switched on using the on-board computer
(Y page 238).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to TorL, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps. Low-beam headlamps G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, 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 is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
Even if the light sensor does not detect that it is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps switch on when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch is set to the L position. This is a particularly useful
function in the event of rain and fog.
X To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L.
The green Lindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps ! If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start. Always park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the Tparking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
X right or the Wleft standing lamp.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to T.
The green Tindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the corresponding side of the vehicle is illumina-
ted. Exterior lighting
123Lights and windshield wipers Z

The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R an air bag is deployed or
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off auto-
matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of
above 6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full
brake application.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off. Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better vis-
ibility in tight bends, for example. It can only
be activated when the low-beam headlamps
are switched on.
Active:
R if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph
(40 km/h) and switch on the turn signal or
turn the steering wheel
R if you are driving at speeds between
25 mph (40 km/ h)and 45 mph (70 km/h)
and turn the steering wheel
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after
no more than three minutes.
Cornering light function with traffic circle
function: The cornering light function is activated on
both sides before entering a traffic circle
through an evaluation of the current GPS
position of the vehicle. It remains active until
after the vehicle has left the traffic circle. In
this way, pedestrians crossing the road, for
example, are illuminated by your vehicle in
good time. Adaptive Highbeam Assist
General notes You can use this function to set the head-
lamps to change between low beam and high
beam automatically. The system recognizes
vehicles with their lights on, either approach-ing from the opposite direction or traveling in
front of your vehicle, and consequently
switches the headlamps from high beam to
low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-
beam headlamp range depending on the dis-
tance to the other vehicle. Once the system
no longer detects any other vehicles, it reac-
tivates the high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel. Exterior lighting
125Lights and windshield wipers Z

Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize road users:
R who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
R who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
may fail to 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 is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions and switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's
lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and
traffic conditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be restricted if there is:
R poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
R dirt on the sensors or the sensors are
obscured Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off :
High-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= High-beam flasher
? Turn signal, left
X To switch on: turn the light switch to Ã.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display lights up when it is dark and the
light sensor activates the low-beam head-
lamps.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h):
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 19 mph (30 km/h) and no other
road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on automatically. The Kindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h) or other road
users have been detected or the roads are
adequately lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off automatically. The Kindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The _126
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers