2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class Display messages

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

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic AssistFunction/notes ................................ 65
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 ........................................ 284
Display message ............................ 214
Important safety notes .................. 282
Jump starting ................................. 285
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 196
Display message ............................ 217
Notes/function .............................. 179
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 241
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 240
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Telephony ...................................... 239
Box (trunk) ......................................... 246
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 206
Notes ............................................. 326
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 212
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS .................................................. 65 BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 326
Display message ............................ 204
High-performance brake system .... 146
HOLD function ............................... 157
Important safety notes .................. 145
Maintenance .................................. 145
Parking brake ................................ 142
Riding tips ...................................... 145
Warning lamp ................................. 228
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 277
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
clus
ter 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 ................................. 274
Car wash ........................................ 270
Carpets .......................................... 276
Display ........................................... 274
Exhaust pipe .................................. 274
Exterior lights ................................ 273
Interior ........................................... 274
Matte finish ................................... 272
Notes ............................................. 270
Paint .............................................. 272
Plastic trim .................................... 275
Power washer ................................ 271
Rear view camera .......................... 274
Roof lining ...................................... 276
Seat belt ........................................ 276
Seat cover ..................................... 275
Selector lever ................................ 275
Sensors ......................................... 274
Steering wheel ............................... 275
Trim pieces .................................... 275
6Index

Controller.......................................... .237
Convenience box ............................... 246
Convenience closing feature .............. 88
Convenience opening feature ............ 88
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 268
Display message ............................ 213
Filling capacity ............................... 327
Important safety notes .................. 326
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 01
Temperature gauge ........................ 188
Warning lamp ................................. 232
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes .............................1 07
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 148
Cruise control lever ....................... 148
Deactivating ................................... 149
Display message ............................ 220
Driving system ............................... 148
Function/notes .............................1 48
Important safety notes .................. 148
Setting a speed .............................. 149
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 148
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 249
Center console in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 249
Important safety notes .................. 248
Rear compartment ......................... 249
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 193 Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes .............................1 05
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Interior lighting .............................. 199
Diagnostics connection ......................29
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .24
Introduction .....................................2 4
Digital speedomete r........................ .191
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 130
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 269
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 203
Driving systems .............................2 15
Engine ............................................ 213
General notes ................................ 203
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 203
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 225
Lights ............................................. 212
Safety systems .............................. 204
SmartKey ....................................... 225
Tires ............................................... 221
Vehicle ...........................................2 23
Distance recorder .............................1 90
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 234
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 68
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 151
Activation conditions ..................... 151
Deactivating ................................... 155
Display message ............................ 218
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 154
Function/note s ............................. 149
Imp
ortant safety notes .................. 150
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 153
Stopping ........................................ 153
8Index

KickdownDrivin g tips .................................... 133
Manual drive program .................... 137
Knee bag .............................................. 47
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................ .197
Display message ............................ 217
Function/information .................... 181
Lane Tracking package ..................... 179
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 201
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 60
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 212
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 212
Light sensor (display message) ....... 212
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 199
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 107
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 105
Cornering light function ................. 107
Fogged up headlamps .................... 108
General notes ................................ 105
Hazard warning lamps ................... 107
High beam flasher .......................... 106
High-beam headlamps ................... 106
Light switch ................................... 105
Low-beam headlamps .................... 106
Parking lamps ................................ 106
Setting exterior lighting ................. 105
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 198
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 198
Standing lamps .............................. 106
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198 Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 198
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 198
Turn signals ................................... 106
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 242
Loc
king
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 82
Emergency locking ........................... 83
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 82
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 199
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 97
Luxury head restraints ....................... 95
M
M+S tires............................................ 294
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 272
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 257
Display message ............................ 206
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 257
Downloading routes ....................... 260
Emergency call .............................. 255
General notes ................................ 254
Geo fencing ................................... 261
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 259
MB info call button ........................ 257
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 259
Remote vehicle locking .................. 259
Roadside Assistance button .......... 256
Index13

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
Index15

Multifunction steering wheel
FunctionPage
:Multifunction display190
;Multimedia system display
=?
Switches on voice-operated
navigation or the Voice Con-
trol System
8
Mute
WX
Adjusts the volume
~
Rejects or ends a call194
Exits the telephone book/
redial memory
6
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial mem-
ory
FunctionPage
?=;
Selects a menu189
9:
Selects a submenu or scrolls
through lists189
a
Confirms a selection189
Hides display messages203
%
Back189
Switches off voice-operated
navigation or the Voice Con-
trol System
iVehicles with multimedia system
Audio 20:
Additional information can be found:
Ron the multimedia system in the Digital
Operator's Manual
Ron voice-operated control for navigation in
the manufacturer's operating instructions
iVehicles with multimedia system
COMAND:
Additional information can be found:
Ron the multimedia system in the Digital
Operator's Manual
Ron the Voice Control System in the sepa-
rate operating instructions
Multifunction steering wheel35
At a glance

In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist can:
Rintervene unnecessarily
Rnot intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
GWARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist does not react:
Rto people or animals
Rto oncoming vehicles
Rto crossing traffic
Rwhen cornering
As a result, the Adaptive Brake Assist may not
intervene in all critical conditions. There is a
risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving conditions
may also cause Brake Assist to intervene.
If adaptive Brake Assist is not available due to a
malfunction in the radar sensor system, the
brake system remains available with full brake
boosting effect and BAS.
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 64).
ESP
®monitors driving stability and traction, i.e.
power transmission between the tires and the
road surface.
If ESP
®detects that the vehicle is deviating from
the direction desired by the driver, one or more
wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. The
engine output is also modified to keep the vehi-
cle on the desired course within physical limits.
ESP
®assists the driver when pulling away on
wet or slippery roads. ESP®can also stabilize
the vehicle during braking.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS traction control is part of ESP®. On vehicles
with 4MATIC, 4ETS is part of ESP®.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for
example if the road surface is slippery on one
side. In addition, more drive torque is transfer-
red to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP
®.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 64).
GWARNING
If ESP
®is malfunctioning, ESP®is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv-
ing safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
®checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
!Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or perform-
ance tests may only be carried out on a 2-axle dynamometer. Before you operate the vehicle
on such a dynamometer, please consult a
qualified workshop. You could otherwise
damage the drive train or the brake system.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: observe the notes on
ESP
®(Ypage 289) when towing the vehicle
with a raised rear axle.
If the å ESP
®OFF warning lamp lights up
continuously, then ESP®is deactivated.
If the ÷ ESP®warning lamp and the å
ESP®OFF warning lamp are lit continuously,
ESP®is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Ypage 229) and display messages which may
be shown in the instrument cluster
(
Ypage 204).
iOnly use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP®function properly.
Driving safety systems69
Safety
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