headlamp MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class 2012 W218 Owner's Manual

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)Activating/deactivating ...................69
Function ........................................... 69
Switching off the alarm ....................69
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................207
Display message ............................ 229
Function/notes ............................. 180
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 203
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 226
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 136
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 136
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 107
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............144
Changing gear ............................... 142
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................140
Display message ............................ 237
Driving tips .................................... 142
Emergency running mode ..............147
Kickdown ....................................... 142
Manual drive program ....................145
Problem (malfunction) ...................147
Program selector button ................143
Pulling away ................................... 135
Selector lever ................................ 139
Shift ranges ................................... 144
Starting the engine ........................134
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......144
Transmission position display ........140
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 147
B
Back support see Lumbar support
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 113
Display message ............................ 225
Bag hook ............................................ 260
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
Basic settings see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 62
Battery (key) Checking .......................................... 76
Battery (SmartKey)
Important safety notes ....................76
Replacing ......................................... 76
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 304
Display message ............................ 228
Important safety notes ..................302
Jump starting ................................. 305
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................207
Notes/function .............................. 184
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bottle holder ...................................... 263
Brake Assist System see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 219
Notes ............................................. 350
Brake fluid level ................................ 284
Brake lamps Display message ............................ 224
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS ........................................ 62
Brake fluid (notes) .........................350
Display message ............................ 217
Driving tips .................................... 152
Important safety notes ..................152
Maintenance .................................. 153
Parking brake ................................ 151
Warning lamp ................................. 243
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs Index5

F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 294
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 296
MOExtended run-flat system .........302
Preparing the vehicle .....................296
Raising the vehicle .........................297
Floormat ............................................. 278
Frequencies Garage door opener .......................277
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 348
Consumption statistics ..................201
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 201
Displaying the range ......................201
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes ..................347
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 348
Problem (malfunction) ...................150
Refueling ........................................ 147
Specifications ................................ 348
Tank content/reserve fuel .............347
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................149
Opening/closing ............................ 148
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 347
Problem (malfunction) ...................150
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 294
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 310
Before changing ............................. 310
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 310
Fuse box in the trunk .....................310
Important safety notes ..................309G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................276
Frequencies ................................... 277
Notes ............................................. 273
Opening/closing the garage door ..276
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 274
Gasoline ............................................. 147
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 291
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 344
Glove box ........................................... 256
H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 108
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 351
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....283
Cleaning system (function) ............107
Misting up ...................................... 110
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 94
Adjusting (electrically) .....................94
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95
Installing/removing (rear) ................95
Luxury .............................................. 94
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 225
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 109
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Hill start assist .................................. 135
HOLD function Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ............................. 166
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HoodClosing ........................................... 281
Display message ............................ 238
Opening ......................................... 280
I
Ignition lock see SmartKey positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 69
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 208
Warning and indicator lamps ...........28
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 209
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control ..........................111
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Emergency lighting ........................111
Manual control ............................... 111
Overview ........................................ 111
Reading lamp ................................. 111
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........210
see Interior lighting
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 294
Using ............................................. 297
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 305
K
Key see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............87
Display message ............................ 239
Locking ............................................ 73
Start/Stop button .......................... 133
Starting the engine ........................134
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 133
SmartKey ....................................... 132
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 142
Manual drive program ....................146
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane-change assistant
see Blind Spot Assist
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................207
Display message ............................ 231
Function/information ....................186
Lane Tracking package ..................... 184
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 213
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 57
Lighting see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 210
Automatic headlamp mode ............107
Cornering light function .................109
Display message ............................ 224
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Hazard warning lamps ...................108
High beam flasher .......................... 108
High-beam headlamps ...................108
Light switch ................................... 106
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Low-beam headlamps ....................107
Parking lamps ................................ 106
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........210
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 209
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................107
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 210
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........210
Turn signals ................................... 108
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 226
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 155
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 159
Loading guidelines ............................ 256
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 80
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 211
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 224
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Luggage net ....................................... 258Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 97
Luxury head restraints ....................... 94
M
M+S tires ............................................ 316
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Massage function (PULSE) ................. 97
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 288
mbrace Call priority .................................... 271
Display message ............................ 220
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 272
Emergency call .............................. 269
Important safety notes ..................267
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............273
MB info call button ........................271
Remote vehicle locking ..................273
Roadside Assistance button ..........270
Search & Send ............................... 272
Self-test ......................................... 268
System .......................................... 268
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............272
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 75
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Unlocking the driver's door ..............81
Memory card (audio) ......................... 203
Memory function ............................... 102
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 216
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............204
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 75
12Index

Warning and indicator lampsFunctionPage:÷ ESP®245M
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles
246
;Distance warning251=ESP ®
OFF245?Turn signal108ABrakes (USA only)243BBrakes (Canada only)243CABS244DSRS247ECheck engine248FunctionPageFTire pressure monitor252GSeat belt241HESP ®
on AMG vehicles246ICoolant249JThis lamp has no functionKHigh-beam headlamps108LLow-beam headlamps107MThis lamp has no functionNReserve fuel24828Instrument clusterAt a glance

XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.XPress button : for the left-hand exterior
mirror or button ; for the right-hand
exterior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button = as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.XPress adjustment button = up, down, to
the right or to the left until the exterior
mirror is set to a position that provides you
with a good overview of traffic conditions.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.XBriefly press button :.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while the vehicle is
in motion, as they may otherwise vibrate.
Setting the exterior mirrors
If the battery has been disconnected or
completely discharged, the exterior mirrors
must be reset. The exterior mirrors will
otherwise not fold in when you select the
"Fold in mirrors when locking" function in the
on-board computer ( Y page 212).
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in
position 1 in the ignition lock.XBriefly press button :.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically
If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function
is activated in the on-board computer
( Y page 212):
R the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the
outside.
R the exterior mirrors fold out again
automatically as soon as you unlock the
vehicle and then open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
i The mirrors do not fold out if they have
been folded in manually.
Exterior mirror out of position
If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
XMove the exterior mirror into the correct
position manually.
Automatic anti-glare mirrors
GWARNING
If incident light from headlamps is prevented
from striking the sensor in the rear-view
mirror, for instance, by luggage piled too high
in the vehicle, the mirror's automatic anti-
glare function will not operate.
Incident light could then blind you. This may
distract you from the traffic conditions and,
as a result, you may cause an accident.
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
glare mode if the ignition is switched on and
incident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
Mirrors101Seats, steering wheel and mirrorsZ

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops ( Y page 22).
Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations.
Information about driving abroad
Converting to symmetrical low beam
when driving abroad: switch the headlamps
to symmetrical low beam in countries in
which traffic drives on the opposite side of the
road to the country where the vehicle is
registered. This prevents glare to oncoming
traffic. Symmetrical lights do not illuminate
as large an area of the edge of the road.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, as close to the border
as possible before driving in these countries.
Converting to asymmetrical low beam
after returning: have the headlamps
converted back to asymmetrical low beam at
a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, as soon as
possible after crossing the border again.
Light switch
Operation1 WLeft-hand standing lamps2XRight-hand standing lamps3TParking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting4 ÃAutomatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps5 LLow-beam/high-beam headlamps
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and
the high-beam flasher are operated using the
combination switch ( Y page 108).
! Switch off the parking lamps and standing
lamps when you leave the vehicle. This
prevents the battery from discharging.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position 0
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
XTurn the light switch to Ã.106Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

Low-beam headlampsXTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps in Canada
The "daytime running lamps" function is
required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore
be deactivated.
XTurn the light switch to Ã.
With the engine running: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from
a drive position to P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in high ambient light
brightness: if you turn the light switch
to T , the daytime running lamps and the
parking lamps are switched on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to L, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
Daytime running lamps in the USA
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are
deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
XTo activate the daytime running
lamps: activate the daytime running lampsfunction in the on-board computer
( Y page 209).XTurn the light switch to Ã.
With the engine running: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to T or L , the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Automatic headlamp mode
XTo switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to Ã.
SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
With the engine running: depending on the
brightness of the ambient light, the daytime
running lamps 7
or the low-beam headlamps
are switched on or off automatically.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.GWARNING
If the light switch is set to Ã, the low-beam
headlamps will not come on automatically if
it is foggy. This could endanger you and
others. Therefore, turn the light switch to
L in fog.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated ten times while the lights are on and
7 Only if daytime running lamps have been activated via the on-board computer.Exterior lighting107Lights and windshield wipersZ

the engine is running (Y page 113). When you
switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning system is reset and
counting is resumed from 0.
Combination switch
Turn signals
:High-beam headlamps;Right turn signal=High-beam flasher?Left turn signalXTo indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ; or ?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.XTo indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ; or ?.
High-beam headlamps
XTo switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L or à .XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow :.
In the à position, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.XTo switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
High-beam flasher
XTo switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the
engine.XPull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow =.
Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R an air bag is deployed.
R the vehicle is slowed down severely from a
speed of over 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes
to a halt.
XTo switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.XTo switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button :.108Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

The hazard warning lamps are deactivated
automatically if the vehicle returns to a speed
of over 6 mph(10 km/h) after a full
application of the brakes.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off.
Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road over a wide angle in
the direction you are turning, enabling better
visibility in tight bends, for example. It can
only be activated when the low-beam
headlamps are switched on.
Active:
R if you are driving at speeds below
25 mph (40 km/h) and switch on the turn
signals or turn the steering wheel.
R if you are driving at speeds between
25 mph (40 km/h) and
45 mph (70 km/h) and turn the steering
wheel.
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn
signal and turn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position.
The cornering light function may remain lit for
a short time, but is automatically switched off
after no more than three minutes.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
You can use this function to set the
headlamps to change between low beam and
high beam automatically. The system
recognizes vehicles with their lights on, either
approaching from the opposite direction or
traveling in front of your vehicle, and
consequently switches the headlamps from
high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-
beam headlamp range depending on the
distance to the other vehicle. Once the
system no longer detects any other vehicles,
it reactivates the high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.XTo activate: activate the Adaptive
Highbeam Assist function using the on-
board computer ( Y page 209).XTurn the light switch to Ã.XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :
( Y page 108).
The _ indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up if it is dark and the light
sensor activates the low-beam headlamps.Exterior lighting109Lights and windshield wipersZ