2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS display

Exhaust check .................................. .1 44
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .2 74
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) ....... 102
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 101
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 102
Setting ........................................... 101
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 ........................................... 264
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 321
Two-way radio ................................ 321
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 325
Consumption statistics .................. 191
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 191
Displaying the range ...................... 191
Driving tips .................................... 143
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 ............................. 290
Before changing ............................. 290
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 291
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 291
Important safety notes .................. 290
G Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 263
General notes ................................ 261
Important safety notes .................. 261
Opening/closing the garage doo r. .2 63
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 .................................................. 236
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 107
Head bags
Display message ............................ 209 Index 11

Head restraints
Adjusting ........................................ .9 5
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 95
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 96
Luxury .............................................. 95
see NECK-PRO head restraints
see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Headlamps
Fogging up .................................... .1 08
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................ .1 06
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 107
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Hill start assist .................................. 126
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 158
Deactivating ................................... 158
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ............................ .1 57
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 36
Hood
Closing .......................................... .2 66
Display message ............................ 224
Important safety notes .................. 265
Opening ......................................... 265
Horn ...................................................... 33
Hydroplaning ..................................... 147
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 74
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 234
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 266 Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Settings ......................................... 197
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 198
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 109
Control .......................................... .1 09
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 199
Overview ........................................ 108
Reading lamp ................................. 108
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
iPod ®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 36
J Jack
Storage location ............................ 277
Using ............................................. 313
Jump starting (engine) ..................... .2 85
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 123
SmartKey ....................................... 123
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 76
Convenience closing feature ............ 89
Deactivation ..................................... 76
Display message ............................ 225
Locking ............................................ 76
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 124
Start/Stop button .......................... 123
Starting the engine ........................ 125
Unlocking ......................................... 76
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .1 33
Manual drive program .................... 13712
Index

Knee bag .............................................. 47
L Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................ .1 97
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
se
e 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
Search & Send ............................... 258
Self-test ......................................... 254
Speed alert .................................... 260 Index 13

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
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 316
Mounting a new wheel ................... 315
P reparing 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
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 55
Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting when triggered ................. 5614
Index

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
Declara tion o f conformity ................ 28
Impo
rtant safety notes .................... 28
Operating system
see On-board computer
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
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 205
Notes/function .............................. 142 Index 15

Warning lamp ................................. 228
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 106
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 165
Driving system .............................. .1 63
Function/notes ............................ .1 63
Important safety notes .................. 163
Problem (malfunction) ................... 165
Range of the sensors ..................... 163
Warning display ............................. 164
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 210
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 42
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 210
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 63
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 275
Power washers .................................. 271
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 206
Operation ......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 196
Display message ............................ 207
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 234
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 207
Operation ......................................... 57
Program selector button .................. 133
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Immobilizer ...................................... 74
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
General notes ................................ 125 Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 125
Q QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29
R RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 158
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 201
Radiator cover ................................... 266
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 193
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Reading lamp ..................................... 108
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 121
Setting the airflow ......................... 118
Setting the temperature ................ 117
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 212
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 245
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 225
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 274
Display in the multimedia system .. 170
Function/notes ............................. 169
Switching on/off ........................... 170
Rear window blind ............................ 251
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 10216
Index

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 Safety
Children 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
Seat heating .................................... 97
Seat heating problem ...................... 98
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 104 Index 17

Switching seat heating on/off ......... 97
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 98
Section
Trunk ............................................... 83
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
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91
Resetting ......................................... 91
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 79
Changing the programmi ng ............. 77
C h ecking 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
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 191
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 188
Selecting the display unit ............... 197
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 7118
Index