2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS park assist

Index ....................................................... 3
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 23 Introduction ......................................... 25
At a glance ........................................... 33
Safety ................................................... 41
Opening and closing ........................... 76
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 94
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 107
Climate control ................................. 114
Driving and parking .......................... 126
On-board computer and displays .... 196
Multimedia system ........................... 245
Stowage and features ...................... 251
Maintenance and care ...................... 274
Breakdown assistance ..................... 286
Wheels and tires ............................... 301
Technical data ................................... 3292
Contents

1, 2, 3 ... 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel
drive)
Function/notes ............................ .1 69
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Display in the multimedia system .. 183
Function/notes ............................ .1 81
A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 250
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 120
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 205
Display message ............................ 226
Function/information .................... 190
Active Driving Assistance package .. 190
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 205
Display message ............................ 226
Function/information .................... 193
Active multicontour seat
Adjusting (on the seat) ..................... 98
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 174
Display message ............................ 227
Exiting a parking space .................. 176
Function/notes ............................. 173
Important safety notes .................. 173 Parking .......................................... 175
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 68
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 167
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 221
Function/notes ............................. 109
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 334
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 245
Adjusting the volume
Audio 20 ........................................ 246
COMAND ....................................... 246
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 53
Display message ............................ 219
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
Knee bag .......................................... 47
Occupant Cla ssification System
(
OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 42
Pelvis air bag ................................... 48
Side impact air bag .......................... 48
Window curtain air bag .................... 49
AIR FLOW ........................................... 121
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 125
Important safety notes .................. 125
Setting ........................................... 125
Setting the side air vents ............... 125
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ............................. 166
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 75
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 75 Index 3

Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Amb ient lighting
Se tting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Se tting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................ .2 07
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 167
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 260
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 03
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 03
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .2 78
Hiding a service message .............. 278
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 278
Service message ............................ 277
Special service requirements ......... 278
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function .......................................... .7 5
Switching off the alarm .................... 75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 205
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ............................. 184
Audio 20
Switching on/off ........................... 246
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 221
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 279
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop functio n) .................................... 131 A uto
matic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 130
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 107
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 137
Automatic drive program ............... 139
Changing gear ............................... 137
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 135
Display message ............................ 232
Drive program display .................... 135
Driving tips .................................... 137
Emergency running mode .............. 143
Engaging drive position .................. 136
Engaging neutral ............................ 136
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 134
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 135
Engaging reverse gear ................... 135
Engaging the park position ............ 135
Kickdown ....................................... 138
Manual drive program .................... 140
Manual drive program (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 141
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 141
Overview ........................................ 134
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Program selector button ................ 138
Pulling away ................................... 129
Selector lever ................................ 134
Starting the engine ........................ 129
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 139
Transmission position display ........ 134
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 135
Transmission positions .................. 137
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 143
B
Back button ....................................... 246
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 654
Index

BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Important safety notes .................... 65
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 78
Replacing ......................................... 79
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 293
Display message ............................ 223
Important safety notes .................. 291
Jump starting ................................. 294
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 205
Display message ............................ 226
Notes/function .............................. 187
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth ®
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 250
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 249
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 245
Telephony ...................................... 248
Box (trunk) ......................................... 255
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 215
Notes ............................................. 334
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 221
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 334
Display message ............................ 213
High-performance brake system .... 151 HOLD function ............................... 164
Important safety notes .................. 150
Maintenance .................................. 151
Parking brake ................................ 147
Riding tips ...................................... 150
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 286
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 34
C California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 26
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 283
Car wash ........................................ 279
Carpets .......................................... 285
Display ........................................... 283
Exhaust pipe .................................. 283
Exterior lights ................................ 282
Gear or selector lever .................... 284
Interior ........................................... 283
Matte finish ................................... 281
Notes ............................................. 279
Paint .............................................. 280
Plastic trim .................................... 283
Power washer ................................ 280
Rear view camera .......................... 282
Roof lining ...................................... 285
Seat belt ........................................ 284
Seat cover ..................................... 284
Sensors ......................................... 282
Steering wheel ............................... 284
Trim pieces .................................... 284
Washing by hand ........................... 280
Wheels ........................................... 281
Windows ........................................ 281
Wiper blades .................................. 282
Wooden trim .................................. 284 Index 5

Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .7 6
Control panel .................................. .4 0
Display message ............................ 233
Emergency locking ........................... 83
Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 81
Opening (from inside) ...................... 81
Drinking and driving ......................... 149
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 139
Display ........................................... 134
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 135
Manual ........................................... 140
Manual (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 141
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 141
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 209
Drive program selector ..................... 139
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 278
Driving on flooded roads .................. 152
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 65
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 67
Distance warning function ............... 67
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 72
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Important safety information ........... 64
Overview .......................................... 64
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 73
Driving system
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 165
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 181 Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 190
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 190
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 193
Acti ve
Parking Assist ..................... 173
AIRMATIC ...................................... 166
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 167
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 184
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 187
Cruise control ................................ 153
Display message ............................ 224
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 155
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 162
HOLD function ............................... 164
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 189
Lane Tracking package .................. 187
PARKTRONIC ................................. 170
Rear view camera .......................... 177
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 186
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 151
Automatic transmission ................. 137
Brakes ........................................... 150
Break-in period .............................. 126
Downhill gradient ........................... 150
Drinking and driving ....................... 149
Driving in winter ............................. 152
Driving on flooded roads ................ 152
Driving on wet roads ...................... 152
Exhaust check ............................... 149
Fuel ................................................ 149
General .......................................... 148
Hydroplaning ................................. 152
Icy road surfaces ........................... 152
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 151
Snow chains .................................. 303
Wet road surface ........................... 151
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 202
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 2458
Index

LLamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................ .2 05
Display message ............................ 226
Function/information .................... 189
Lane Tracking package ..................... 187
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 210
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 60
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 221
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 221
Light sensor (display message) ....... 221
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 207
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 109
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 107
Cornering light function ................. 109
Hazard warning lamps ................... 109
High beam flasher .......................... 108
High-beam headlamps ................... 108
Light switch ................................... 107
Low-beam headlamps .................... 108
Parking lamps ................................ 108
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 206
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 206
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 207
Standing lamps .............................. 108
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 206
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 207
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 207
Turn signals ................................... 108
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 251 Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 82
Emergency locking ........................... 83
From inside (centra l locking but-
to
n) .................................................. 82
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 208
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 221
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 98
Luxury head restraints ....................... 96
M M+S tires ............................................ 303
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 281
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 266
Display message ............................ 215
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 266
Downloading routes ....................... 269
Emergency call .............................. 264
General notes ................................ 263
Geo fencing ................................... 269
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 268
MB info call button ........................ 265
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 268
Remote vehicle locking .................. 268
Roadside Assistance button .......... 265
Search & Send ............................... 267
Self-test ......................................... 263
Speed alert .................................... 269
System .......................................... 263
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 269
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 267
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 7812
Index

General notes .................................. 78
Inserting .......................................... 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Removing ........................................ .7 8
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 83
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console .............................. .2 53
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 201
Memory function ............................... 105
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 181
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 190
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 193
Active Parking Assist ..................... 173
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 184
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 187
Cruise control ................................ 153
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 155
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .............. .1 62
General notes ................................ 153
Lane Keeping Assist ..................... .1 89
PARKTRONIC ................................. 170
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
Rear view camera .......................... 177
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 186
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 12
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) .............................................. 248
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 250
Frequencies ................................... 329
Installation ............................ ......... 329
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 202
Tra nsmi
ssion output (maximum) .... 329 Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) .......................................... .7 7
MOExtended tires .............................. 287
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 324
Mounting a new wheel ................... 324
Preparing the vehicle .................... .3 21
Raising the vehicle ......................... 322
Removing a wheel .......................... 323
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 321
MP3
Operation ....................................... 201
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 45
Multicontour seat
Adjusting (on the seat) ..................... 97
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .1 98
Permanent display ......................... 206
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 197
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 45
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 200
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 45
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting triggered .......................... 56
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 55
Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting when triggered ................. 56
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 126 Index 13

OOccupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test .............................. .5 1
Occupant safety
Air bags .......................................... .4 6
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Important safety notes .................... 41
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 41
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 41
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 198
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 209
Assistance menu ........................... 203
Audio menu ................................... 201
Convenience submenu .................. 208
Display messages .......................... 212
Displaying a service message ........ 278
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 160
Factory settings submenu ............. 209
Important safety notes .................. 196
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 205
Lighting submenu .......................... 206
Menu overview .............................. 198
Message memory .......................... 212 Navigation menu ............................ 200
Operation ....................................... 197
RACETIMER ................................... 210
Service menu ................................. 205
Settings menu ............................... 205
Standard display ............................ 198
Telephone menu ............................ 202
Trip menu ...................................... 198
Vehicl e su bmenu ........................... 207
Vi deo DVD operation ..................... 202
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Important safety notes .................... 28
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 23
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 26
Outside temperature display ........... 196
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 63
P
Paint code number ............................ 330
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 280
Panic alarm .......................................... 41
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 146
Parking brake ................................ 147
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
Rear view camera .......................... 177
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 173
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 214
Notes/function .............................. 147
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 10814
Index