2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class center console

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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Rachild, asmall adult or an objec tweighing less than th esystem' s
weigh tthreshold is locate don th efront-passenger seat
or
Rth efront-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detec tobjects or force sapplyin gadditional weigh ton
th eseat .
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The front-passenger fron tair bag and front-passenger knee bag may
deploy unintentionally.
There is an increased ris kof injury.
XPull ove rand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 141).
XSwitchth eignition off .
XOpenth efront-passenger door .
XRemove thechild and th echild restrain tsystem from th efront-
passenger seat .
XMakesur ethat there are no objects on th eseat addin gto th e
weight.
The system may otherwise detec tth eadditional weigh tand inter-
pre tth eseat occupant's weigh tas greate rthan it actually is.
XKee pth eseat unoccupied ,close th efront-passenger door and
switch on th eignition .
XObserveth ePASSENGER AI RBA GOF Findicator lamp in th ecenter
console and th emultifunction display and chec kth efollowing:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on :
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self-diagnosis is carrie dout .The PASSENGER AI RBA GOF Fand
PASSENGER AI RBA GON indicator lamp smus tligh tup simultane -
ousl yfor approximately six seconds
Rth ePASSENGER AI RBA GOF Findicator lamp mus tthen ligh tup and
remain lit after th eself-diagnosis .If th eindicator lamp is on ,th e
OCS has disabled th efront-passenger fron tair bag and front-
passenger knee bag (
Ypage 49)
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display
XWait for aperiod of at least 60 seconds until th enecessar ysystem
checks hav ebeen completed.
XMak esur ethat th edisplay message sdo no tappear in th emulti-
function display.
If these condition sare fulfilled ,th efront-passenger seat can be occu-
pied again .Whether th ePASSENGER AI RBA GOF Findicator lamp
remain slit or goe sout depend son how OCS classifies th eoccupant .
If th econdition sare no tfulfilled ,th esystem is no toperating correctly.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
Observ eth eadditional information on OCS (
Ypage 49).
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On-board computer and displays
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Operating system
Overview
General notes
!Do not use the space in front of the display
for storage. Objects placed here could dam-
age the display or impair its function. Avoid
any direct contact with the display surface.
Pressure on the display surface may result in
impairments to the display, which could be
irreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your
ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-con-
trolled switch-off feature. The brightness is
automatically reduced if the temperature is too
high. The display may temporarily switch off
completely.
Cleaning instructions
!Do not touch the display. The display has a
very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a
risk of scratching. If you have to clean the
screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent
and a soft, lint-free cloth.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Do not
apply pressure to the display surface when
cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible dam-
age to the display.
Switching the multimedia system
on/off
XPress the qcontrol knob.
Adjusting the volume
XTurn the qcontrol knob.
The volume is adjusted:
Rfor the currently selected media source
Rduring traffic or navigation announcements
Rin hands-free mode during a phone call
Switching the sound on or off
XPress the 8button on the control panel.
If the audio output is switched off, the status
line will show the 8symbol. If you switch the media source or set the volume, the sound
is automatically switched on.
iNavigation announcements will be heard
even if the sound is muted.
Functions
The multimedia system has the following func-
tions:
RRadio mode
RMedia mode with media search
RSound systems
RNavigation system
COMAND: navigation via the hard drive
Audio 20: navigation via SD card
RCommunication functions
RSIRIUS Weather (COMAND)
RVehicle functions with system settings
RFavorites functions
Controller
The controller in the center console lets you:
Rselect menu items on the display
Renter characters
Rselect a destination on the map
Rsave entries
The controller can be:
Rturned 3
Rslid left or right 1
Rslid forwards or back 4
Rslid diagonally2
Rpressed briefly or pressed and held 7
Back button
You can use the%button to exit a menu or to
call up the basic display of the current operating
mode.
XTo exit the menu: briefly press the%
button.
The multimedia system changes to the next
higher menu level in the current operating
mode.
XTo call up the basic display: press the%
button for longer than two seconds.
The multimedia system changes to the basic
display of the current operating mode.
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Multimedia system
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XTo open:slide the cover forwards by han-
dle :in the direction of the arrow until it
engages.
XTo close: briefly press the front of handle :.
Stowage compartment under the armrest
XTo open:pull handle :up.
The armrest folds out.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-
lowing may be in the stowage space:
Ran SD card slot
Ra multimedia connector unit with 2 USB ports,
e.g. for iPod®, iPhone®or MP3 player (see the
separate operating instructions)
Ra mobile phone bracket
Stowage compartment under the front
seats
GWARNING
If you exceed the maximum load for the stow- age compartment, the cover may not be able
to restrain the items. Items may be thrown out
of the stowage compartment and hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Never exceed the maximum permissible load
for the stowage compartment. Stow and
secure heavy objects in the trunk.
The maximum permissible load of the stowage
compartment is 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg).
XTo open: pull handle :up and fold cover ;
forwards.
iOn vehicles with a fire extinguisher, the fire
extinguisher is located in the stowage com-
partment under the driver's seat.
Stowage space in the rear
Stowage compartments in the rear center
console
XTo open: slide cover :or; in the direction
of the arrow.
iThere is a 12 V socket in the front stowage
compartment.
Stowage compartment in the rear seat
armrest
!Do not sit on or support your body weight on
the rear seat armrest when it is folded down,
as you could otherwise damage it.
!Close the cover of the stowage compart-
ment before folding the rear seat armrest
back into the seat backrest.
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RAlways stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
RClose the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk.
!Do not expose drinks bottles in the cup
holder in the center console to continuous,
strong and direct sunlight. The passenger
compartment in the area of the center con-
sole can otherwise be damaged by the con-
centrated and reflected sunlight.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 242).
Cup holder in the front center console
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
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Cup holder
;Cover
You can remove the rubber mat of the cup
holder in the direction of the arrow to clean it.
Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
XTo open: slide cover ;to its foremost posi-
tion.
All other models
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Cup holder
You can remove the cup holder's rubber mat for
cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
Cup holder in the rear-compartment
center console
XTo open: slide cover :forwards.
XTo remove the insert: slide catch;inwards
in the direction of the arrow.
XRemove cup holder insert =upwards.
XTo re-install the insert: place the insert in
the stowage space.
XSlide catch ;outwards in the direction of the
arrow until it engages.
You can remove the insert and the rubber mat of
the cup holder to clean them. Clean them with
clean, lukewarm water only.
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
!Do not sit on or support your body weight on
the rear seat armrest when it is folded down,
as you could otherwise damage it.
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Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette lighter
when road and traffic conditions permit.
Cigarette lighter in the front compart-
ment
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 123).
XTo open: briefly press the trim on cover :.
The stowage compartment opens.
XPress in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
All other models
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 123).
XTo open: slide cover :forwards until it
engages.
XPress in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
XTo close: briefly press cover :at the front.
The cover moves back.
12 V sockets
General notes
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock (Ypage 123).
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 center console
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
XTo open: briefly press the trim on cover :.
The stowage compartment opens.
XLift up the cover of socket ;.
XTo close:fold down cover :.
All other models
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XTo open:slide cover :forwards until it
engages.
XLift up the cover of socket ;.
XTo close:briefly press cover :at the front.
The cover moves back.
Socket in the rear compartment center
console
XSlide cover ;forwards.
XLift up the cover of socket :.
mbrace
General notes
The mbrace system is only available in the USA.
You must have a license agreement to activate
the mbrace service. Make sure that your system
is activated and operational. To log in, press the
ï MB Info call button. If any of the steps
mentioned are not carried out, the system may
not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation, con-
tact one of the following telephone hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
1-866-990-9007
Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will be
sent to you by mail. You can use this password
to log onto the mbrace area under "Owners
Online" at http://www.mbusa.com .The system is available if:
Rit has been activated and is operational
Rthe corresponding mobile phone network is
available for transmitting data to the Cus-
tomer Center
Ra service subscription is available
Determining the location of the vehicle on a map
is only possible if:
RGPS reception is available.
Rthe vehicle position can be forwarded to the
Customer Assistance Center.
The mbrace system
To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as
follows:
XPress the WorX button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
or
XUse the multimedia system volume control.
The system offers various services, e.g.:
RAutomatic and manual emergency call
RRoadside Assistance call
RMB Info call
You can find information and a description of all
available features under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.co m.
System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the sys-
tem carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been detected
if one of the following occurs:
RThe indicator lamp in the SOS button does notcome on during the system self-test.
RThe indicator lamp in the FRoadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
RThe indicator lamp in the ïMB Info call
button does not light up during self-diagnosis
of the system.
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