2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Owners Manual

and secure heavy objects in the trunk outside
the EASY-PACK trunk box.
The maximum permitted load of the EASY-PACK
trunk box is 22 lbs (10 kg). With a load of above
approximately 11 lbs (5 kg), the bottom of the
box moves downward until it rests on the mat of
the trunk floor. Thus, overloading of the box is
avoided.
Adjusting the height to any position X
Pull the box out by the handle C in the direc-
tion of the arrow as far as it will go. X
Lowering the load surface : push the center
of load surface D down by hand in the direc-
tion of the arrow until load surface D has
reached the desired position and the box is
the desired size. X
To raise the load surface: press switch

X
Hook handle C into rain trough D .
X
Hook handle C into rain trough D .
Roof carrier
Important safety notes
G WARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character-
istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use roof carriers that have been tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This
helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such a
way that the vehicle will not sustain damage
even when it is in motion.
Ensure that, depending on the vehicle's
equipment, you can raise the sliding sunroof fully and open the trunk lid fully when the roof
carrier is installed.
! To avoid damaging or scratching the covers,
do not use metallic or hard objects to open
them.
You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section
( Y
page 328).
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load
may become detached from the vehicle. You
must therefore ensure that you observe the roof
carrier manufacturer's installation instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier
X
Open covers C carefully in the direction of
the arrow. X
Only secure the roof carrier to the anchorage
points under covers C .X
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In
addition, cupholders, open stowage spaces
and mobile phone brackets cannot always
retain all objects they contain. There is a risk
of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.248
Features
Stowage and features

R
Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations. R
Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets. R
Close the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey. R
Always 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 ( Y
page 242).
Cup holder in the front center console
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
C
Cup holderD
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. X
To open: slide cover D to its foremost posi-
tion. All other models
C
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
X
To open: slide cover C forwards.X
To remove the insert: slide catch D inwards
in the direction of the arrow. X
Remove cup holder insert

! Close the cup holder before folding the rear
seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup holder
could be damaged.
X
Fold down the rear seat armrest. X
To open: raise the rear seat armrest cover.X
Press release catch C .
Cup holder D folds out forwards.X
Swing the rear seat armrest cover back down,
if necessary. X
To close: raise the rear seat armrest cover.
Swing cup holder D back until it engages.
Bottle holder
G WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In
addition, cupholders, open stowage spaces
and mobile phone brackets cannot always
retain all objects they contain. There is a risk
of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction. R
Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations. R
Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets. R
Close the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey. R
Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines ( Y
page 242). ! Make sure that any bottles weighing more
than 1.1 lb(0.5 kg) that are stored in the bottle
holder, rest on the vehicle floor. The bottle
holder could otherwise be damaged.
X
Press the outer edge of button C and slide in
the direction of the arrow until the bottle fits
into the opening. X
Insert the bottle into the bottle holder.
The bottle holder is suitable for bottles with a
capacity of 25 fl. oz. (0.7 l) to 54 fl. oz. (1.5 l).
The bottle holder does not secure the bottles; it
merely prevents them from tipping over.
Sun visors
Overview
G WARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving.250
Features
Sto wag e an d features

C
Mirror lightD
Bracket

Asht ra y
Fron t ashtray
! The stowage spac e under th e ashtray is no t
heat resistant . Befor e placing lit cigarette s in
th e ashtray, mak e sur e that th e ashtray is
properly engaged. Otherwise , th e stowage
spac e could be damaged.
Mercedes-AM G vehiclesX
To open : briefl y press th e trim on cover C .
The stowage compartmen t opens.X
To remove th e insert: slid e insert D for -
ward s in th e direction of th e arrow.X
Remove insert D .X
To re-install th e insert: plac e th e insert int o
th e holder and press it in th e opposit e direc -
tion of th e arrow until it engages.X
To close: fol d down cover C .
All other models X
To open : slid e cover C forward s until it
engages. X
To remove th e insert: hold insert

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 X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 123).X
To open: briefly press the trim on cover C .
The stowage compartment opens. X
Press in cigarette lighter D .
Cigarette lighter D will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
All other models X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 123).X
To open: slide cover C forwards until it
engages. X
Press in cigarette lighter D .
Cigarette lighter D will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot. X
To close: briefly press cover C at the front.
The cover moves back. 12 V sockets
General notes X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 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 X
To open: briefly press the trim on cover C .
The stowage compartment opens. X
Lift up the cover of socket D .X
To close: fold down cover C .
All other models Features 253
Stowage and features Z

X
To open: slide cover C forwards until it
engages. X
Lift up the cover of socket D .X
To close: briefly press cover C at the front.
The cover moves back.
Socket in the rear compartment center
console X
Slide cover D forwards.X
Lift up the cover of socket C .
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