trunk release MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 2014 User Guide

Load compensation
The vehicle can compensatedifferences in
thevehicle level by raisingorlowering the
rear axle. This is the case, for example, if
people get out or if luggage is being loaded.
Load compensation takes place if:
Radoor or the trunk lid/tailgate is opened
Rthe parked vehicle is unlocked
For larger level changes, the engine must be
running.
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC
can neither reduce the risk of accident nor
override the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot
take account of road, weather and traffic
conditions. 4MATIC is only an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front,for vehicle speed, for braking in good
time and for staying in your lane.
Ifadrive wheel spins due to insufficientgrip:
ROnly depress the accelerator pedalasfar
as necessary when pulling away.
RAccelerate less when driving.
!Never tow the vehiclewith one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damageofthis sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All
wheels must remaineitheronthe ground
or be fully raised. Observe the instructions
for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.
iIn wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if
you use winter tires(M+S tires), with snow
chains if necessary.
4MATIC ensures that allfour wheels are
permanently driven. Together with ESP®,it
improves the traction of yourvehicle
wheneveradrive wheel spins due to
insufficient grip.
PARKTRONIC
Important safetynotes
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parkingaid with
ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and
audibly the distancebetween your vehicle
and an object.
PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a
replacementfor your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering, parking
and exitingaparkingspace. When
maneuvering, parkingorpulling out of a
parkingspace, make sure that thereare no
persons, animals or objects in the area in
which you are maneuvering.
!When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such
as flower pots or trailer drawbars.
PARKTRONIC does not detectsuch objects
when they are in theimmediatevicinity of
thevehicle. You could damagethe vehicle
or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objectsthat absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic
car wash, the compressed-air brakes on a
truck orapneumatic drill could cause
PARKTRONIC to malfunction.
PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on
uneven terrain.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when
you:
Rswitch on the ignition
Rshift the transmission to positionD,RorN
Rrelease the parking brake
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
11 mph (18 km/h). It is reactivated at lower
speeds.
PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your
vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper
and four sensors in the rear bumper.
Driving systems193
Driving and parking
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backrest forwards, the respective front
seat moves forward slightly, when
necessary, in order to avoid contact.
XVehicles without memoryfunction:if
necessary,movethe driver's or front-
passengerseat forwards.
XOpen the trunk.
XPull right-hand or left-hand rear seat
backrest release handle.
The correspondingrear seat backrest is
released.
XFold rear seat backrestforwards.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the seat backrest back
!Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be
damaged.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
XFold rear seat backrestback until it
engages.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the
multifunction display in the instrument
cluster.Awarning tone also sounds.
XMovethedriver'sorfront-passenger seat
back if necessary.
iYou should always engage therear seat
backrests if you do notneed the through-
loading feature. This will prevent
unauthorized access to the trunkfrom the
vehicle interior.
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
General notes
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
RObserve the loading guidelines
(Ypage 278).
RSecure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
RDistribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly.
RDo not use elastic straps or netstosecure
aload, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
RDo not route tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners.
RPad sharp edges for protection.
282Stowage areas
Stowage and features

arrow to clean it. Clean withclear, lukewarm
wateronly.
Cupholder in the rear-compartment
centerconsole
XTo open:slide coverforwards.
XTo remove theinsert:slide catch
inwards in thedirectionofthe arrow.
XRemove cup holder insert$upwards.
XTo re-install the insert:place the insert in
the stowage space.
XSlide catchoutwards in the direction of
the arrow until it engages.
You can remove the insert and the rubber mat
of the cup holder to clean them. Cleanthem
with clean, lukewarm water only.
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
!Do not sit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it.
!Close the cup holder before folding the
rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup
holder could be damaged.
XFold down the rear seat armrest.
XTo open:raise the rear seat armrest cover.
XPress release catch.
Cup holderfolds out forwards.
XSwing the rear seat armrest cover back
down, if necessary.
XTo close:raise the rear seat armrest cover.
Swing cup holderback until it engages.
Bottle holder
Observe the "Important safety notes" in the
"Stowage compartments" section
(Ypage 278).
GWARNING
If objectsinthe passenger compartmentare
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There isarisk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking orasudden change
in direction.
RAlways stow objectssothat they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
RAlways make sure that objectsdonot
protrude from stowage spaces, parcel nets
or stowage nets.
RClose the lockable stowage spaces while
driving.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard,
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objectsinthe trunk/cargo compartment.
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Stowage and features
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Useful information
iThis 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 notethat your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systemsand functions.
iRead the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Ypage 26).
WherewillIfind...?
First-aid kit
XOpen the trunklid.
XSlide the stowage net down.
XOpen the stowage compartment.
XRelease tensioning strap.
XRemove first-aid kit.
iCheck the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least onceayear. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replacemissing
items.
Vehicle tool kit
General notes
The vehicle toolkit can be foundinthe
stowage well under the trunk floor.
Vehicles witha"Minispare" emergency
spare wheel
Vehicle tool kit tray
Stowagewell
$"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
XOpen the trunk lid.
XLift the trunk floor upwards (Ypage283).
The vehicletool kit contains:
RFolding wheelchock
RFuse allocation chart
RJack
RAlignment bolt
ROne pairofgloves
RLug wrench
RTowing eye
Vehicles withacollapsible spare wheel
(AMG vehicles)
Towingeye
Onepair of gloves
$Jack
!Folding wheel chock
320Where willIfind...?
Breakdown assistance

The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
RFuse box in the engine compartment on the
left-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
Rfuse box in the trunk on the right-hand side,
when viewed in the direction of travel
the fuse allocation chart is located in the
vehicle tool kit in the stowage compartment
under the trunk floor (Ypage 320).
Fuse box in the engine compartment
GWARNING
When the hood is open and the windshield
wipers are set in motion,you can be injured
by the wiper linkage. There isarisk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
!Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
!When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
XMake sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
XOpen the hood.
XUseadry cloth to remove any moisture
from the fuse box.
XTo open:remove linesfrom the guides.
XMove linesaside. Route the lines behind
connection$to do this.
XOpen clamp.
XRemove the fuse box cover forwards.
XTo close:check whether the rubber seal is
lying correctly in the cover.
XInsert the cover at the rear of the fuse box
into the retainer.
XFold down cover and close clamps.
XSecure linesin the guides.
XClose the hood.
Fuse box in the trunk
!Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
!When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
XOpen the trunk lid.
XTo open:release coverat the top right
and left-hand sides withaflat object.
XOpen coverdownwards in the direction
of the arrow.
332Fuses
Breakdown assistance

the systemmay still display thetire
pressure of theremovedwheel forafew
minutes. The value displayed for the
mountedemergencysparewheel is notthe
same as the current tire pressure of the
emergency spare wheel.
"Minispare" emergency sparewheel/
collapsible sparewheel
Removing the "Minispare" emergency
sparewheel
The emergency spare wheel can be found in
the stowage well under the trunk floor.
XLift the trunk floor upwards (Ypage 283).
XTurn stowage traycounter-clockwise
and remove together with vehicle tool kit
tray.
XRemove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel$.
Removing the collapsible sparewheel
(AMG vehicles)
The emergency spare wheel can be found in
the stowage wellunderthe trunk floor.
XLift the trunk floor upwards (Ypage 283).
XReach into cutoutin the tool holder and
lift it up.
XRemove collapsiblespare wheel.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mountingawheel" section
(Ypage 358).
Stowingaused collapsible spare
wheel
!Only place the collapsible spare wheel in
the vehicle when it is dry. Otherwise,
moisture may get into the vehicle.
Take the following steps to stowaused
collapsible spare wheel. It will not otherwise
install into the spare wheel well. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you have this work
performed ataqualified specialist workshop,
e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
XUnscrew the valve cap from the valve.
XUse the back of the valve cap to unscrew
the valve insert from the valve and release
the air.
iFully deflating the tires can takeafew
minutes.
XScrew the valve insert back into the valve.
XScrew the valve cap back on.
XRemove the protective sheet from the
vehicle tool kit and pull it over the
collapsible spare wheel.
XStow the collapsible spare wheel in the
emergency spare wheel well under the
trunk.
Inflating the collapsible sparewheel
!Inflate the collapsible spare wheel using
the tire inflation compressor before
lowering the vehicle. The wheel rim could
otherwise be damaged.
368Emergency sparewheel
Wheels and tires