2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS light

X
To open: fold down seat armrest D .X
Fold cover C 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 ( Y
page 251)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
( Y
page 251).
Rear bench seat through-loading fea-
ture
Important safety notes
G WARNING
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. R
The 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. R
Objects 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 ( Y
page 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
i Vehicles 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. X
Vehicles without memory function: if neces-
sary, move the driver's or front-passenger
seat forward. X
Open the trunk. X
Pull right-hand or left-hand rear seat backrest
release handle C .
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released.
X
Fold rear seat backrest D forwards.X
Move 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 seat254
Stowage areas
Sto wag e an d features

backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged.
X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary. X
Fold rear seat backrest C back until it
engages.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the multifunction
display in the instrument cluster. A warning
tone also sounds. X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
i You should always engage the rear seat
backrests if you do not need the through-
loading feature. This will prevent unauthor-
ized access to the trunk from the vehicle inte-
rior.
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
General notes
Observe the following notes on securing loads: R
Observe the loading guidelines ( Y
page 251).R
Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings. R
Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly. R
Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip
protection for light loads. R
Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges or
corners. R
Pad sharp edges for protection. Trunk
C
Cargo tie-down rings
EASY-PACK trunk box
Important safety notes
G WARNING
When the load surface moves up, your hands
may become trapped on the frame of the
EASY-PACK trunk box. There is a risk of injury.
When the load surface moves up, make sure
that your hands are not within the sweep of
the load surface. If someone becomes trap-
ped, carefully push the center of the load sur-
face downward.
! When the EASY-PACK trunk box is pulled
out, no objects may be placed on the frame of
the box, nor should the frame be pushed from
above. Otherwise, the box could be damaged.
! Sharp-edged, pointed or fragile objects can
damage the EASY-PACK trunk box and then
be thrown out. There is a risk of injury.
Do not transport sharp-edged, pointed or
fragile objects in the EASY-PACK trunk box.
Always store and secure these or similar
objects in the trunk outside of the EASY-PACK
trunk box.
! If you exceed the maximum permitted load
of the EASY-PACK trunk box, objects can be
thrown out of the EASY-PACK trunk box and
strike vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always observe the maximum permitted load
of the EASY-PACK trunk box. Always storeStowage areas 255
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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 ( Y
page 251).
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console
Except Mercedes-AMG vehicles
C
Cup holder
You can remove the cup holder's rubber mat for
cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
C
Cup holderD
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. X
To open: slide cover D to its foremost posi-
tion. Cup holder in the rear-compartment
center console X
To open: slide cover C forwards.X
To remove the insert: slide catch D inwards
in the direction of the arrow. X
Remove cup holder insert

X
Swing the rear seat armrest cover back down,
if necessary. X
To close: raise the rear seat armrest cover.
Swing cup holder D back until it engages.
Bottle holder
G WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In
addition, cupholders, open stowage spaces
and mobile phone brackets cannot always
retain all objects they contain. There is a risk
of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction. R
Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations. R
Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets. R
Close the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey. R
Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines ( Y
page 251).
! Make sure that any bottles weighing more
than 1.1 lb(0.5 kg) that are stored in the bottle
holder, rest on the vehicle floor. The bottle
holder could otherwise be damaged.
X
Press the outer edge of button C and slide in
the direction of the arrow until the bottle fits
into the opening. X
Insert the bottle into the bottle holder. The bottle holder is suitable for bottles with a
capacity of 25 fl. oz. (0.7 l) to 54 fl. oz. (1.5 l).
The bottle holder does not secure the bottles; it
merely prevents them from tipping over.
Sun visors
Overview
G WARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving.
C
Mirror light D
Bracket

Mercedes-AMG vehicles X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 127).X
To open: briefly press the trim on cover C .
The stowage compartment opens. X
Press in cigarette lighter D .
Cigarette lighter D will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
12 V sockets
General notes X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 127).
The sockets can be used for accessories with a
maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accessories
include such items as chargers for mobile
phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when the
engine is switched off, the battery may dis-
charge.
An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-
board voltage is too low, the power to the sock-
ets is automatically cut. This ensures that there
is sufficient power to start the engine. Socket in the front-compartment center
console
Except Mercedes-AMG vehicles X
To open: slide cover C forwards until it
engages. X
Lift up the cover of socket D .X
To close: briefly press cover C at the front.
The cover moves back.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles X
To open: briefly press the trim on cover C .
The stowage compartment opens. X
Lift up the cover of socket D .X
To close: fold down cover C .262
Features
Stowage and features

tion is re-established after the transfer is com-
plete. If necessary, you will be contacted at a
later time by another means, e.g. by e-mail or
phone.
Another function of the Vehicle Health Check is
the transfer of service data to the Customer
Assistance Center. If a service is due, the display
shows a message to this effect together with
information about any special offers at your
workshop.
This information can also be called up under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Information on the data stored in the vehicle
( Y
page 30).
Information on Roadside Assistance
( Y
page 27).
Downloading routes Downloading routes allows you to transfer and
save predefined routes in the navigation sys-
tem.
A route can be prepared and sent by either a
customer service representative or under "Own-
ers Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Each route can include up to four way points.
Once a route has been received by the naviga-
tion system, you will see the External desti‐
nation ICON_POI_Category Name_1 has
been saved to "Previous destina‐
tions". Would you like to start navi‐
gation? message on the multimedia system
display.
The route is saved. X
To start route guidance: select Yes .
An overview of the route is shown in the dis-
play.
If you select No , the saved route can be called
up later in the navigation menu. X
Select Start .
Starting route guidance.
Downloaded and saved routes can be called up
again.
You can find further information in the separate
multimedia system operating instructions.
Speed alert
You can define the upper speed limit, which
must not be exceeded by the vehicle.
If this selected speed is exceeded by the vehicle,
a message will be sent to the Customer Assis- tance Center. The Customer Assistance Center
then forwards this information to you.
You can select the way in which you receive this
information beforehand. Possible options
include text message, e-mail or an automated
call.
The data you receive contains the following
information: R
the location where the speed limit was excee-
ded R
the time at which the speed limit was excee-
ded R
the selected speed limit which was exceeded
Geo fencing Geo fencing allows you to select areas which the
vehicle should not enter or leave. You will be
informed if the vehicle crosses the boundaries
of the selected areas. You can select the way in
which you receive this information beforehand.
Possible options include text message, e-mail or
an automated call.
The area can be determined as either a circle or
a polygon with a maximum of ten corners. You
can specify up to ten areas simultaneously. Dif-
ferent settings are possible for each area.
These settings can be called up under "Owners
Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Alternatively, you can trigger an MB Info call and
inform the customer service representative that
you wish to activate geo fencing.
Currently inactive areas can be activated by text
message.
Triggering the vehicle alarm With this function, you can trigger the vehicle's
panic alarm via text message. An alarm sounds
and the exterior lighting flashes. Depending on
the setting, the panic alarm lasts five or ten sec-
onds. Afterwards, the alarm switches off.
Garage door opener
General notes
The HomeLink ®
garage door opener integrated
in the rear-view mirror allows you to operate up
to three different door and gate systems. Features 269
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X
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off. X
Pull release lever C on the hood.
The hood is released.
X
Reach into the gap, pull hood catch handle D
up and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood by approximately 15 in
(40 cm), the hood is opened and held open
automatically by the gas-filled strut.
Closing the hood X
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height of
approximately 8 in (20 cm). X
Check that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close it
with a little more force.
Engine oil
General notes
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1,000 km). The oil consumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if
you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be
in a different location.
When checking the oil level: R
park the vehicle on a level surface. R
the engine should be switched off for approx-
imately five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature. R
if the engine is not at normal operating tem-
perature, e.g. if the engine was only started
briefly, wait about 30 minutes before carrying
out the measurement.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
G WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
Example X
Pull oil dipstick C out of the dipstick guide
tube. X
Wipe off oil dipstick C .X
Slowly slide oil dipstick C into the guide tube
to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark

X
Releas e th e brak e pedal .X
Releas e th e parking brake.X
Switc h off th e ignition and leav e th e SmartKey
in th e ignition lock.
You can wash th e vehicl e in an automatic car
wash from th e ver y start .
If th e vehicl e is ver y dirty, pre-was h it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
Afte r usin g an automatic car wash, wipe off wax
from th e windshield and th e wiper blades. This
will preven t smears and reduce wipin g noises
caused by residue on th e windshield.
Washing by hand In som e countries, washing by han d is only
allowe d at specially equipped washing bays.
Observ e th e legal requirements in eac h country.X
Do no t use hot water and do no t wash th e
vehicl e in direct sunlight.X
Use a sof t spong e to clean.X
Use a mild cleaning agent, suc h as a car
shampoo approve d by Mercedes-Benz.X
Thoroughly hos e down th e vehicl e wit h a gen -
tl e je t of water.X
Do no t poin t th e water je t directly towards th e
air inlet .X
Use plenty of water and rinse out th e spong e
frequently. X
Rins e th e vehicl e wit h clean water and dry
thoroughly wit h a chamois.X
Do no t let th e cleaning agen t dry on th e paint-
work.
Carefully remove all deposit s of road salt as
soo n as possibl e when driving in winter.
Power washers
G WARNIN G
The water je t from a circular je t nozzle (dir t
blasters ) can caus e invisible exterio r damag e
to th e tires or chassi s components. Compo-
nent s damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a ris k of an accident.
Do no t use power washers wit h circular je t
nozzles to clean th e vehicle. Hav e damaged
tires or chassi s component s replace d imme-
diately. ! Always maintai n a distanc e of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between th e vehicl e and th e
powe r washe r nozzle. Information about th e
correc t distanc e is available from th e equip -
men t manufacturer.
Mov e th e powe r washe r nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
Do no t aim directly at any of th e following:R
tires R
door gaps , roo f gaps , joints, etc.R
electrical component sR
battery R
connectors R
lights R
seals R
trim R
ventilation slot s
Damaged seals or electrical component s can
lead to leak s or failures .
Cleaning the paintwork
! Do no t affix: R
stickers R
film s R
magnetic plates or similar items
to painte d surfaces. You could otherwise
damag e th e paintwork .
Scratches, corrosiv e deposits, areas affecte d by
corrosio n and damag e caused by inadequat e
car e canno t always be completely repaired. In
suc h cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop. X
Remove dirt immediately, wher e possible,
while avoidin g rubbing to o hard.X
Soak insec t remain s wit h insec t remove r and
rinse off th e treated areas afterwards .X
Soak bird droppings wit h water and rinse off
th e treated areas afterwards .X
Remove coolant, brak e fluid , tree resin, oils ,
fuel s and greases by rubbing gentl y wit h a
cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighte r
fluid . X
Use tar remove r to remove tar stains. X
Use silicon e remove r to remove wax.
If water no longer forms "beads " on th e pain t
surface, use th e pain t car e products recommen -
ded and approve d by Mercedes-Benz . This is th e
cas e approximately every three to fiv e months,280
Care
Maintenance and care