2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class seat memory

Welcome to the world of
Mercedes-Benz...................................... 1
Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................24
Introduction ...........................................2 4
Operation ............................................... 24
Introduction ......................................... 25
Protection of the environment ............... 25
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ............... 25
Operator's Manual ................................. 26
Service and vehicle operation ................2 6
Operating safety .................................... 28
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 0
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 30
Information on copyright ....................... 32
At a glance ........................................... 33
Cockpit .................................................. 33
Instrument cluster ................................. 34
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 35
Center console ...................................... 36
Overhead control panel .........................3 9
Door control panel ................................. 40
Safety ................................................... 41
Panic alarm ............................................ 41
Occupant safety .................................... 41
Children in the vehicle ........................... 58
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 63
Driving safety systems ........................... 64
Protection against theft .........................7 4
Opening and closing...........................76
SmartKey ............................................... 76
Doors ..................................................... 81
Trunk ..................................................... 83
Side windows ......................................... 87
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 90
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....93
Correct driver's seat position ................9 3
Seats ..................................................... 93
Steering wheel ....................................... 98
Mirrors ................................................. 101
Memory function ................................. 103
Lights and windshield wipers ..........105
Exterior lighting ................................... 105
Interior lighting .................................... 108
Replacing bulbs ................................... 109
Windshield wipers ................................ 109
Climate control ................................. 112
Overview of climate control systems ... 112
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 116
Air vents .............................................. 121
Driving and parking ..........................122
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 122
Driving ................................................. 122
Automatic transmission ....................... 129
Refueling ............................................. 138
Parking ................................................ 141
Driving tips .......................................... 143
Driving systems ................................... 147
On-board computer and displays ....188
Important safety notes ........................ 188
Displays and operation ........................ 188
Menus and submenus ......................... 190
Display messages ................................ 203
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 226
Multimedia system ...........................236
General notes ...................................... 236
Important safety notes ........................ 236
Function restrictions ............................ 236
Operating system ................................ 237
Stowage and features ......................242
Stowage areas ..................................... 242
2Contents

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
14Index

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
Index17

Seat heating .................................... 97
Seat heating problem ...................... 98
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 104
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 97
Switching seat ventilation on/
off .................................................... 98
Section
Trunk ............................................... 83
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 246
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 275
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 274
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 197
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 326
Coolant (engine) ............................ 326
Engine oil ....................................... 325
Fuel ................................................ 324
Important safety notes .................. 323
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 327
Washer fluid ................................... 327
Setting the air distribution ............... 118
Setting the airflow ............................ 118
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 200
On-board computer ....................... 197
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 201
Side impact air bag ............................. 47
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 212 Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 273
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature .......... 88
Important safety information ........... 87
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Resetting ......................................... 89
Reversing feature ............................. 87
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 90
Openi
ng/closing .............................. 91
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91
Resetting ......................................... 91
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 79
Changing the programming ............. 77
Checking the battery ....................... 79
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature .......... 88
Display message ............................ 225
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 76
Important safety notes .................... 76
Loss ................................................. 80
Mechanical key ................................ 78
Overview .......................................... 76
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 123
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 80
Starting the engine ........................ 125
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Snow chains ...................................... 294
Sockets
Center console .............................. 253
General notes ................................ 253
Rear compartment ......................... 254
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 237
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 319
Special seat belt retractor .................. 58
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
18Index

SpeedometerDigital ............................................ 191
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 188
Selecting the display unit ............... 197
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................7 1
Warning lamp ................................. 231
Standing lamps
Display message ............................2 12
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 124
Steering
Display message ............................ 225
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 196
Display message ............................ 220
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 99
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 189
Cleaning ......................................... 275
Important safety notes .................... 98
Paddle shifters ............................... 135
Steering wheel heating .................... 99
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 104
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........135
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 201
Stowage areas ................................... 242
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 44
Center console .............................. 243
Center console (rear) ..................... 244
Cup holders ................................... 248
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 43
Glove box ....................................... 243
Important safety information ......... 242
Rear ............................................... 244
Stowage net ................................... 245 Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 244
Stowage n
et ....................................... 245
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 247
Summer tires ..................................... 294
Sun visor ............................................ 250
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 198
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 160
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 161
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 201
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 120
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 241
T
Tachometer ........................................ 188
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 212
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 323
Emergency spare wheel ................. 318
Information .................................... 321
Tires/wheels ................................. 317
Vehicle data ................................... 328
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 194
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 240
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 239
Display message ............................ 225
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 194
Number from the phone book ........ 194
Redialing ........................................ 195
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 194
Index19

Automa tic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, th efollowin g
measures are implemented, depending on th e
typ eand severity of th eimpact :
Rthehazard warning lamp sare activated
Rth eemergenc ylighting is activated
Rth evehicl edoor sare unlocke d
Rthefron tside windows are lowered
Rvehicles wit h amemory function :th eelectri-
call yadjustable steering whee lis raised
Rth eengin eis switched off and th efuel supply
is cut off
Rvehicles wit hmbrace :automatic emergenc y
call
Children in the vehicle
Import ant safety notes
Acciden tstatistics sho wthat children secured
in th erear seat sare safer than children secured
in th efront-passenger seat .Fo rthis reason ,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you instal l
a child restrain tsystem on arear seat .Children
are generally bette rprotected there .
If achild younger than twelve years old and
under 5ft (1.5 0m) in height is traveling in the
vehicle:
Ralways secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes on the "Occupant classification system
(OCS)" (
Ypage 49)
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(
Ypage 43) and the notes on correct use of seat
belts (Ypage 44).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lbs (18 kg) until they reach a height where a
three-point seat belt can be properly fastened
without a booster seat.
Special seat belt retractor
GWARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
58Children in the vehicle
Safety

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