2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class rear view mirror

Washing by hand ........................... 271
Wheels ...........................................273
Windows ........................................ 273
Wiper blades .................................. 273
Wooden trim .................................. 275
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 246
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 36
CD player (on-board computer) ........193
Center console
Lower section .................................. 37
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 38
Upper section .................................. 36
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 199
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........7 6
Child
Restraint system .............................. 59
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 62
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 60
On the front-passenger seat ............ 61
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 62
Top Tether ...................................... .60
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 62
Rear doors ...................................... .63
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 252
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .274
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 114
C

ontrolling automatically ...............1 17
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 116
Defrosting the windows ................. 119
Defrosting the windshield .............. 118
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 112
General notes ................................ 112
Indicator lamp ................................ 117
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 115 Maximum cooling .......................... 119
Overview of systems ......................1
12
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 120
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 117
Rear control panel ......................... 114
Refrigerant ..................................... 327
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 328
Setting the air distribution ............. 118
Setting the air vents ......................1 21
Setting the airflow ......................... 118
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 117
Setting the temperature ................ 117
Setting the temperature with 3-
zone automatic climate control ..... 117
Setting the temperature with dual-
zone automatic climate control ..... 117
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 120
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 120
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 119
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ..................................................1 18
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 33
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 319
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 196
Display message ............................ 206
Operation/notes .............. ................ 67
C
OMAND
Switching on/off ........................... 237
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 274
Combination switch .......................... 106
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 36
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 191
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Warning lamp ................................. 229
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 69
Exhaust check ................................... 144
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 274
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 105
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 101
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 102
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 200
Folding in/out (automatically) .......1 02
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 101
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 102
Setting ...........................................1 01
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 104
Storing the parking position .......... 102
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 243
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 238
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 278
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 278
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 279
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ...........................................2 64
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 321
Two-way radio ................................ 321
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 325
Consumption statistics .................. 191
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 191
Displaying the range ......................1 91
Driving tips ....................................1 43
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 324
Important safety notes .................. 324 Notes for CLS 400, CLS 400
4MATIC .......................................... 325
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Refueling ........................................ 138
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 324
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 140
Opening ......................................... 139
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 191
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 324
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 277
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 90
Before changing .............................2 90
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 291
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 291
Important safety notes .................. 290G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 263
General notes ................................ 261
Important safety notes .................. 261
Opening/closing the garage door .. 263
Problems when programming ........2 63
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 261
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 262
Gasoline ............................................. 324
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 201
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box ...........................................2 43
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 36
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
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Search & Send ............................... 258
Self-test ......................................... 254
Speed alert .................................... 260
System .......................................... 254
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 261
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 259
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 78
General notes .................................. 78
Inserting .......................................... 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Removing ......................................... 78
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 83
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 244
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 193
Memory function ............................... 103
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 173
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 182
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 184
Active Parking Assist ..................... 165
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 177
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 179
Cruise control ................................ 148
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 149
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 155
General notes ................................ 147
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 181
PARKTRONIC ................................. 163
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
Rear view camera .......................... 169
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 178
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 203
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 239
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 241
Frequencies ................................... 321
Installation ..................................... 321
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 194
Transmission output (maximum) .... 321
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 77
MOExtended tires .............................. 278
Mo

unting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 316
Mounting a new wheel ................... 315
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 313
Raising the vehicle ......................... 313
Removing a wheel .......................... 315
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 313
MP3
Operation ....................................... 193
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Multicontour seat
Adjusting (on the seat) ..................... 96
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 190
Permanent display ......................... 197
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..1 89
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 36
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 192
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 36
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting triggered .......................... 56
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NECK-PRO luxury head restraintsImportant safety notes .................... 55
Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting when triggered ................. 56
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 122
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 46
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 ........ 42
Seat belt .......................................... 42
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 190
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 201
Assistance menu ........................... 195
Audio menu ................................... 193
Convenience submenu .................. 199
Display messages .......................... 203 Displaying a service message ........ 270
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 154
Factory settings submenu ............. 200
Important safety notes .................. 188
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 197
Lighting submenu .......................... 198
Menu overview .............................. 190
Message memory .......................... 203
Navigation menu ............................ 192
Operation ....................................... 189
RACETIMER ................................... 201
Service menu ................................. 197
Settings menu ............................... 197
Standard display ............................ 190
Telephone menu ............................ 194
Trip menu ...................................... 190
Vehicle submenu ........................... 199
Video DVD operation ..................... 193
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Important safety notes .................... 28
Operating system
see On-board compu
ter
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 24
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 26
Outside temperature display ........... 188
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 63
P
Paint code number ............................ 322
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 272
Panic alarm .......................................... 41
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 141
Parking brake ................................ 142
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 102
Rear view camera .......................... 169
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 165
see Exterior mirrors
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Rear window blind............................ 251
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 102
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 327
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 138
Refueling process .......................... 139
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 261
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 261
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 109
Reporting safety defects .................... 29
Rescue card ......................................... 30
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 215
Warning lamp ................................. 232
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 120
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 208
Introduction ..................................... 41
Problem (malfunction) ................... 231
Warning lamp (function) ................... 42
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 129
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 87
Sliding sunroof ................................. 90
Trunk lid ........................................... 83
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 212
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 27
Roller sunblind
Rear window .................................. 251
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 276
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 328 Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 58
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 241
Inserting/removing ........................ 241
Removing ....................................... 241
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Selecting ........................................ 193
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 45
Adjusting the height ......................... 44
Cleaning ......................................... 276
Correct usage .................................. 44
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 43
Introduction ..................................... 42
Releasing ......................................... 45
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 200
Warning lamp ................................. 227
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 97
Adjusting the active multicontour
seat .................................................. 97
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 95
Adjusting the multicontour seat ....... 96
Cleaning the cover ......................... 275
Correct driver's seat position ........... 93
Important safety notes .................... 93
Overview .......................................... 93
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Overhead control panel
FunctionPage
:uSwitches the rear inte-
rior lighting on/off108
;| Switches the automatic
interior lighting control
on/off
108
=p Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off108
?ï Info call button257
A3Opens/closes the slid-
ing sunroof91
BG SOS button255
CRear-view mirror
Automatic anti-glare102
FunctionPage
DButtons for the garage door
opener261
EMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and Voice Control
System (see the Digital Oper-
ator's Manual)
FFBreakdown assistance
call button256
Gp Switches the left-hand
reading lamp on/off108
Hc Switches the front inte-
rior lighting on/off108
Overhead control panel39
At a glance

Correct driver's seat position
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
Observe the following when adjusting steering
wheel :, seat belt ;and driver's seat =:
Ryou are as far away from the driver's air bag as
possible.
Ryou are sitting in a normal upright position.
Ryour thighs are slightly supported by the seat
cushion.
Ryour legs are not entirely stretched and you
can depress the pedals properly.
Rthe back of your head is supported at eye level
by the center of the head restraint.
Ryou can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
Ryou can move your legs freely.
Ryou can see all the displays in the instrument
cluster clearly.
Ryou should have a good overview of traffic
conditions.
Rthe seat belt is pulled snugly against the bodyand is routed across the center of your shoul-
der and across your hips in the pelvic area.
Further related subjects:
RAdjusting the seats electrically (Ypage 94).
RAdjusting the steering wheel electrically
(Ypage 99).
RFastening the seat belt correctly (Ypage 44).
RAdjusting the rear-view mirror and exterior
mirrors (Ypage 101).
RStoring the seat, steering wheel and exterior
mirror settings using the memory function
(
Ypage 104).
Seats
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The seats can still be adjusted when there is no
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
GWARNING
If the head restraints are not installed or not
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro-
tection as intended. There is an increased risk
of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints instal-
led. Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the head
restraint supports the back of the head at
about eye level.
Observe the safety notes on "Air bags"
(
Ypage 46) and "Children in the Vehicle"
(Ypage 58).
Seats93
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z

reduce the potential for injury to the head and
neck in the event of an accident or similar sit-
uation.
Whenever the rear seats are occupied, only
drive the vehicle with the head restraints
installed and engaged. Head restraints are
intended to help reduce injuries during an
accident.
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint
angle
XPull or push the top of the head restraint until
it is in the desired position.
Removing and installing the rear seat
head restraints
GWARNING
If the head restraints are not installed or not
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro-
tection as intended. There is an increased risk
of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints instal-
led. Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the head
restraint supports the back of the head at
about eye level.
!Make sure that the rear window roller sun-
blind has been retracted before the rear head
restraints are removed. You could otherwise
damage the roller sunblind.
The head restraints can only be removed if the
rear seat folds forward.
XTo remove: press release catch :and pull
the head restraint out of the guides.
XTo re-install: insert the head restraint so that
the notches on the bar are on the left when
viewed in the direction of travel.
XPush the head restraint down until you hear it engage in position.
Adjusting the multicontour seat
The multicontour seat function is only available
for vehicles in Canada.
:To adjust the thigh cushion
;To adjust the backrest contour in the lumbar
region
=To adjust the backrest contour in the upper
back region
?To adjust the side bolsters of the seat back-
rest
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
individually so as to provide optimum support
for your back and sides.
96Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors