2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class Folding rear seat

PARKTRONICDeactivating/activating ................. 172
Driving system ...............................1 70
Function/notes .............................1 70
Important safety notes .................. 170
Problem (malfunction) ................... 173
Range of the sensors ..................... 170
Warning display ............................. 171
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 219
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 42
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 219
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 63
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 245
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 283
Power washers .................................. 280
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 215
Operation ......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 204
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ................................ 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 243
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 216
Operation ......................................... 57
Program selector button .................. 138
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Immobilizer ...................................... 74
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
General notes ................................ 129
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 129
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29
R
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles).................................................... 165
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 210
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 201
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 245
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Reading lamp ..................................... 110
Rear compartment
Setting the airflow ......................... 122
Setting the temperature ................ 121
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 221
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 254
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 234
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 282
Display in the multimedia system .. 178
Function/notes ............................. 177
Switching on/off ........................... 178
Rear window blind ............................ 260
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 124
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 335
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 143
Index15

XBriefly press trim:.
iThe stowage tray can be removed.
Stowage compartment under the arm-
rest
XTo open:pull handle :up.
The armrest folds out.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-
lowing may be in the stowage compartment: 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 instructions.
Stowage compartment under the front
seats
GWARNING
If you exceed the maximum load for the stow- age compartment, the cover may not be able
to 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 stowage
compartment is 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg).
XTo open: pull handle :up and fold cover ;
forwards.
iOn vehicles with a fire extinguisher, the fire
extinguisher is located in the stowage com-
partment under the driver's seat.
Stowage compartments in the rear cen-
ter console
XTo open: slide covers :and ;in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
iThere is a 12 V power socket in the front
stowage compartment.
Stowage compartment in the rear seat
armrest
!Do not sit on or support your body weight on
the rear seat armrest when it is folded down,
as you could otherwise damage it.
!Close the cover of the stowage compart-
ment before folding the rear seat armrest
back into the seat backrest.
Stowage areas253
Stowage and features
Z

XTo open:fold down seat armrest ;.
XFold cover:of the armrest upwards.
Stowage nets
Stowage nets are located in the front-passenger
footwell and on the left-hand side of the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 251)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
(
Ypage 251).
Rear bench seat through-loading fea-
ture
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for-
wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
RThe vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
RObjects or loads in the trunk cannot be
restrained by the seat backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 251). The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backrests
can be folded down separately to increase the
trunk capacity.
Folding the seat backrest forward
iVehicles with memory function: when you
fold one or both parts of the rear seat back-
rest forwards, the respective front seat
moves forward slightly, when necessary, in
order to avoid contact.
XVehicles without memory function: if neces-
sary, move the driver's or front-passenger
seat forward.
XOpen the trunk.
XPull right-hand or left-hand rear seat backrest
release handle :.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released.
XFold rear seat backrest ;forwards.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the seat backrest back
!Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
254Stowage areas
Stowag ean d features

strong and direct sunlight. The passenger
compartment in the area of the center con-
sole can otherwise be damaged by the con-
centrated and reflected sunlight.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 251).
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console
Except Mercedes-AMG vehicles
:
Cup holder
You can remove the cup holder's rubber mat for
cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
:
Cup holder
;Cover
You can remove the rubber mat of the cup
holder in the direction of the arrow to clean it.
Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
XTo open: slide cover ;to its foremost posi-
tion.
Cup holder in the rear-compartment
center console
XTo open: slide cover :forwards.
XTo remove the insert: slide catch;inwards
in the direction of the arrow.
XRemove cup holder insert =upwards.
XTo re-install the insert: place the insert in
the stowage space.
XSlide catch ;outwards in the direction of the
arrow until it engages.
You can remove the insert and the rubber mat of
the cup holder to clean them. Clean them with
clean, lukewarm water only.
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
!Do not sit on or support your body weight on
the rear seat armrest when it is folded down,
as you could otherwise damage it.
!Close the cup holder before folding the rear
seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup holder
could be damaged.
XFold down the rear seat armrest.
XTo open: raise the rear seat armrest cover.
XPress release catch :.
Cup holder ;folds out forwards.
258Features
Stowage and features