MERCEDES-BENZ CLS COUPE 2022 Owners Manual


Fold the centre and les seat bac krests for-
wards. 
To lock or unlock: slide catc
h 1 upwards or
downwards. Overview of the tie-down eyes
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(
 pag

e 112). 1
Tie-down eyes (vehicles with through-loading
f
eature in the rear bench seat) Using the bag hooks
&
WARNING Risk of injur
y when using bag
hooks with heavy objects
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or it
ems of luggage.
Objects or items of luggage may be Oung
around and hit vehicle occupants. 
Only hang light objects on the bag
hook
s. 
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on t

he bag hooks. 118
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Pull the bag hook 2 do wn by the tab 1.
% Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
( pag

e 112). Attaching the luggage net
&
WARNING Risk of injur
y due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incor
rectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, 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. 
Always stow objects in such a way that
t

hey cannot be thrown around in such
situations. 
Always make sure that objects do not
pr

otrude from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets. 
Close the lockable stowage spaces
bef
ore starting a journey. 
Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
point
ed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the boot. Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

Vehicles with through-loading feature in the
r

ear bench seat: fold up the tie-down eyes. 
Hook luggage net 1 int
o the front and rear
tie-down eyes. 
Vehicles without a through-loading feature in
t
he rear bench seat: hook the rings into the
luggage net's hooks on the boot Ooor. Seats and stowing
119


Lis the rings slightly and hook luggage net
hooks 1 into the post. Attaching a roof luggage rack
&
WARNING Risk of accident due t
o exceed-
ing the maximum roof load
The vehicle centre of gravity and the usual
dr
iving characteristics as well as the steering
and braking characteristics alter.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driv-
ing characteristics, as well as steering and
braking, will be greatly impaired. 
Never exceed the maximum roof load
and adjus

t your driving style. You will
Nnd inf
ormation on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section. *
NOTE Damag
e to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted head-
room clearance If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi-
mum per
mitted headroom clearance, the roof
and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-
aged. 
Observe the signposted headroom clear-
ance. 
If the vehicle height is greater than the
per
mitted headroom clearance, do not
enter. 
Observe the changed vehicle height with
add-on r
oof equipment. *
NOTE V
ehicle damage from non-approved
roof luggage racks The vehicle could be damaged by roof luggage
r

acks that have not been tested and approved
for Mercedes-Benz. 
Use only roof luggage racks tested and
appr

oved for Mercedes-Benz. 
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensur

e that the sliding sunroof can be
fully raised when the roof luggage rack is
Ntted. 
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensur

e that the boot lid can be fully
opened when the roof luggage rack is Nt-
ted. 
Position the load on the roof luggage
r
ack in such a way that the vehicle will
not sustain damage even when it is in
motion. 120
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*
NOTE Damag e to the covers The covers may be damaged and scratched
when being opened. 
Do not use metallic or hard objects. 
Carefully fold covers 1 upw
ards in the direc-
tion of the arrow. 
Secure the roof luggage rack to the fastening
points beneat

h covers 1. 
Comply with the installation instructions of the
r
oof luggage rack manufacturer. 
Secure the load on the roof luggage rack. Sockets
Using the 12 V socket
Requirements
=
Onl

y connect devices up to a maximum of
180 W (15 A).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle
has a 12 V socket in the stowage compartment in
the front centre console. In addition, depending
on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has a 12 V
socket in the stowage compartment in the rear
centre console. Example: 12 V socket in the stowage compartment
in t he front centre console 
BrieOy pr
ess the trim element of the cover on
the front.
The cover opens in the direction of the arrow. 
Lis up cap 1 of t
he socket and insert the
plug of the device.
If you have connected a device to the 12 V
soc
ket, leave the cover of the stowage compart-
ment open. Seats and stowing
121

Using the 230 V socket in the rear passenger
com
partment &
DANGER Risk of f
atal injuries due to dam-
age from a connecting cable or socket
You could receive an electric shock when pull-
ing t
he connecting cable or the 230 V power
socket out of the trim, or if it is damaged or
wet. 
Use only connecting cables that are dry
and fr

ee of damage. 
When the vehicle is switched oM, mak
e
sure that the 230 V power socket is dry. 
Immediately have the 230 V power
soc

ket checked or replaced at a qualiNed
specialist workshop if it is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim. 
Never plug the connecting cable into a
230 V po

wer socket that is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim. &
DANGER Risk of deat
h due to using the
socket incorrectly
In particular, you could receive an electric
shoc
k:
= if you touch the inside of the socket
= if you insert unsuitable devices or objects
into the socket 
Do not touch the inside of the socket. 
Only connect suitable devices to the
soc

ket. Make sure that no liquids get into the 230 V
soc
ket.
When the 230 V socket is not in use, keep the
socket Oap closed.
Requirements: = The de

vice is equipped with a suitable plug
which conforms to the standards speciNc to
the country you are in.
= A device up to a maximum of 150 W (0.65 A)
is used.
= Do not use multiple socket outlets. 
Open socket Oap 3. 
Insert the plug of the device into 230 V socket
1.
When t
he on-board electrical system voltage is
suPcient, indicator lamp 2 lights up.122
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USB port in the rear passenger compartment
%
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
design of t
he stowage compartment and the
number of USB ports in the rear centre con-
sole may vary.
When the vehicle is switched on, you can charge a
USB de
vice, such as a mobile phone, at the USB
port using a suitable charging cable.
When the vehicle is switched on, the devices can
be charged with 5 V (up to 3 A). Wireless charging of the mobile phone and con-
nection wit
h the exterior aerial Notes on wirelessly charging a mobile phone
&
WARNING Risk of injur
y due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incor
rectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone receptacles cannot always retain all
objects within. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
e

vent of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. 
Always stow objects so that they cannot
be t
hrown around in such situations. 
Always make sure that objects do not
pr

otrude from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets. 
Close the lockable stowage spaces
bef
ore starting a journey. 
Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
point
ed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the boot/load compartment. Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
&
WARNING Risk of Nr
e from placing objects
in the mobile phone stowage compart-
ment
Placing other objects in the mobile phone
s
towage compartment could constitute a Nre
hazard. 
Apart from a mobile phone, do not place
an

y other objects in the mobile phone
stowage compartment, especially those
made of metal. *
NOTE Damag
e to objects caused by plac-
ing them in the mobile phone stowage
compartment If objects are placed in the mobile phone
s

towage compartment, these may be dam-
aged by electromagnetic Nelds. 
Do not place credit cards, storage
media, ski passes or o

ther objects sensi-
tive to electromagnetic Nelds in the
mobile phone stowage compartment. *
NOTE Damag
e to the mobile phone stow-
age compartment caused by liquids If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage
com
partment, the compartment may be dam-
aged. 
Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile
phone s
towage compartment. Seats and stowing
123

The following notes on wirelessly charging the
mobile phone mus
t be observed:
= Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
mobile phone is connected to the vehicle's
exterior aerial via the charging module.
= The charging function and wireless connection
of the mobile phone to the vehicle's exterior
aerial are only available if the vehicle is
switched on.
= Small mobile phones may not be able to be
charged in every position of the mobile phone
stowage compartment.
= Large mobile phones which do not rest Oat in
the mobile phone stowage compartment may
not be able to be charged or connected with
the vehicle's exterior aerial.
= The mobile phone may heat up during the
charging process. This may particularly
depend on the applications (apps) currently
open in the background.
= To ensure more ePcient charging and connec-
tion with the vehicle's exterior aerial, remove
the protective cover from the mobile phone. Protective covers which are necessary for
wir
eless charging are an exception.
= When charging, the mat should be used if pos-
sible. Charging a mobile phone wirelessly
Requirements:
= The mobile phone is suit

able for wireless
charging (Qi-compatible mobile phone).
A list of Qi-compatible mobile phones can be
found at: https://www.mercedes-benz-
mobile.com. 
Place the mobile phone as close to the centre
of mat 1 as possible wit

h the display facing
upwards.
When the charging symbol is shown in the
multimedia system, the mobile phone is being
charged.
Malfunctions during the charging process are
shown in the central display.
% The mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g.
using clean, luk

ewarm water.
Radio equipment approval numbers for Brazil
This de
vice operates on a secondary basis, that is
to say it has no protection against harmful inter-
ference, not even from the same type of stations,
and must not cause interference with systems
operating on a primary basis.
This product is permitted in accordance with the
procedure deNned in Directive 242/2000 by the
Brazilian telecommunications agency ANATEL and
meets the applicable technical requirements.
Further information is available on the ANATEL
website. www.anatel.gov.br 124
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Further information on the declaration of con-
f
ormity for vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves. Fitting/removing the
Ooor mats &
WARNING Risk of accident due t
o objects
in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal tr
avel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardises the operating and road safety
of the vehicle. 
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
so t
hat they cannot get into the driver's
footwell. 
Always Nt t
he Ooor mats securely and as
prescribed in order to ensure that there
is always suPcient room for the pedals. 
Do not use loose Ooor mats and do no
t
place Ooor mats on top of one another. Fitting
Ooor mats 
Slide the corresponding seat backwards and
la

y the Ooor mat in the footwell. 
Press studs 1 ont
o holders 2. 
Adjust the corresponding seat.
Removing Ooor mats 
Pull the Ooor mat oM holder
s 2. 
Remove the Ooor mat. Seats and stowing
125

Exterior lighting
Notes on adjusting the lights when driving abroad
Vehicles with static LED headlamps:
it is no t nec-
essary to convert the headlamps. The legal
requirements are also met in countries in which
traPc drives on the other side of the road.
Vehicles with Intelligent Light System: before
crossing the border into countries in which traPc
drives on the other side of the road, it is neces-
sary to set the headlamps to symmetrical low
beam ( page 134).
Once the headlamps have been converted:= Oncoming traPc will not be dazzled.
= The edge of the road will not be illuminated as
far or as high.
= The "motorway mode" and "enhanced fog
light" functions will not be available.
The headlamps must be reset to asymmetrical low
beam when you return from abroad. Information about lighting systems and your
r
esponsibility The various lighting systems of the vehicle are
onl

y aids. The driver of the vehicle is responsible
for correct vehicle illumination in accordance with
the prevailing light and visibility conditions, legal
requirements and traPc situation. Light switch

qOperating the light switch
1
W Les-hand par
king lights
2 X Right-hand par
king lights
3 ` S
tanding lights and licence plate light-
ing
4 X A
utomatic driving lights (preferred light
switch position) 126
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5
L Low beam/high beam
6 ^ Switc
hes the rear fog light on/oM.
When low beam is activated, the ` indicat
or
lamp for the standing lights will be deactivated
and replaced by the L low-beam indicator
lamp. 
Always park your vehicle safely using suPcient
lighting, in accor
dance with the relevant legal
stipulations.
* NOTE Batt
ery discharging by operating the
standing lights Operating the standing lights over a period of
hour
s puts a strain on the battery. 
Where possible, switch on the right X
or les W par
king light. For vehicles that are wider than 2 m or longer
t
han 6 m, single-sided parking lighting is not per-
mitted in some countries. In this case, the stand-
ing lights are also switched on in the parking
lights position. If the battery is
insuPcientl
y charged, the stand-
ing lights or parking lights will be switched oM
automatically to facilitate the next engine start.
The exterior lighting (except standing and parking
lights) will switch oM automatically when the driv-
er's door is opened.
= Observe the notes on surround lighting
( page 134).

qAutomatic driving lights function
When the vehicle is switched on, the standing
lights, low beam and daytime running lights will be
switched on automatically depending on the light
conditions. &
WARNING Risk of accident when t
he
dipped beam is switched oM in poor visi-
bility
When the light switch is set to X, t
he
dipped beam may not be switched on auto-
matically if there is fog, snow or other causes
of poor visibility such as spray. 
In such cases, turn the light switch to
L. The automatic driving lights are only an aid. You
ar
e responsible for the vehicle lighting.

qSwitching the rear fog light on/oM
Requirements: = The light switch is in the L or X posi-
tion. 
Press button ^ .
Please observe the countr
y-speciNc laws on the
use of rear fog lamps. Light and sight
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