MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 2014 Owners Manual

ThePark Assist Active Select R
ObserveSurroundingsmessage appears in
the multifunction display.
Further transmission shifts may be
necessary.
As soon as the parking procedure is
complete, thePark Assist Finished
message appears in the multifunction
display.PARKTRONICcontinuestobe
available.
XManeuver if necessary.
XAlways observe the warning messages
displayed by PARKTRONIC (Ypage 195).
Parking tips:
RThe way your vehicle is positioned in the
parking space after parking is dependent
on various factors. These include the
position and shape of the vehicles parked
in front and behind it and the conditions of
the location. It may be the case that Active
Parking Assist guides you too far into a
parking space, or not far enough into it. In
some cases, it may also lead you across or
ontothe curb. If necessary, you should
cancel the parking procedure with Active
Parking Assist.
RYou can also engage forward gear
prematurely. The vehicle redirects and
does not drive as far into the parking space.
Shouldagear be changed too early, the
parking procedure will be canceled. A
sensible parking position can no longer be
achieved from this position.
CancelingActive Parking Assist
You can cancel Active Parking Assist at any
time.
XStop the movementofthe multifunction
steeringwheel or steer yourself.
Active Parking Assist will be canceled at
once. ThePark Assist Canceled
message appears in the multifunction
display.
or
XPress the PARKTRONIC button on the
center console (Ypage 195).
PARKTRONIC is switched off and Active
Parking Assist is immediately canceled.
ThePark Assist Canceledmessage
appears in the multifunction display.
Active Parking Assist is canceled
automatically if:
Rthe transmission is shifted too early.
Rparking using Active Parking Assist is no
longer possible.
Ryou are driving faster than6mph
(10 km/h).
Rawheel spins, ESP®intervenes or fails. The
warning lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster.
Awarning tone sounds. The parking symbol
disappears and themultifunction display
shows theParkAssist Canceled
message.
If ActiveParking Assist is canceled, you must
steer again yourself.
Rearview camera
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not
areplacementfor your attentiontoyour
immediatesurroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering and
parking.When maneuvering or parking, make
sure that there are no persons, animals or
objectsinthe area in which you are
maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
inalimited manner:
Rif the trunk lid/tailgate is open
Rin heavy rain, snow or fog
Rat night or in very dark places
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Rif the camera is exposed to very bright light
Rif the area is lit by fluorescentlight or LED
lighting (thedisplay may flicker)
Rif there isasudden change in temperature,
e.g. when drivingintoaheatedgarage in
winter
Rif the camera lens is dirtyorobstructed
Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In
this event, have the camera position and
settingchecked ataqualified specialist
workshop.
General notes
Example: Coupe
Rear view camerais located in the handle
strip of the trunk lid.
Rear view camerais an optical parking and
maneuveringaid. It shows the area behind
your vehicle with guide lines in the COMAND
display.
The area behindthe vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
iThe textofmessages shown in the
COMAND display depends on the language
setting. The following are examples of rear
view camera messages in the COMAND
display.
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
XTo activate:make sure that the SmartKey
is in position2in the ignition lock.
XMake sure that the "Activation byRgear"
setting is active in COMAND,see the
separate COMAND operatinginstructions.
XEngage reversegear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND display with guide lines.
To deactivate:the rear view camera is
deactivated if you:
Rshift the transmission to positionP
Rdrive 33 ft (10 m) forwards
Rshift the transmission fromRto another
position after 15 seconds
Rdrive forwards ataspeed of over5mph
(10 km/h)
Displays in the COMAND display
The rear view camera may showadistorted
view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or
not at all. The rear view camera does not show
objects in the following positions:
Rvery close to the rear bumper
Runder the rear bumper
Rin the area immediately above the tailgate
handle
!Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
Rthe bumper ofaparked vehicle
Rthe drawbar ofatrailer
Rthe ball coupling ofatrailer tow hitch
Rthe rear section of an HGV
Raslanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approachobjects no further than the
bottom-most guideline.
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Yellow guide line atadistanceof
approximately 13 ft(4.0m)from the rear
of the vehicle
White guide line without turning the
steering wheel, vehicle width including
the exterior mirrors (static)
$CLSCoupe:yellow guide line for the
vehicle width including the exterior
mirrors,for current steering wheel angle
(dynamic)
!Yellow lane marking tires at current
steering wheel angle(dynamic)
Yellow guide line atadistance of
approximately3ft(1.0 m) from the rear
of the vehicle
%Vehicle center axle (marker assistance)
Bumper
Red guide line atadistance of
approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the
rear of the vehicle
The guide linesare shownwhen the
transmission is in positionR.
The distance specifications only apply to
objectsthat are at ground level.
Additional messages for vehicles withPARKTRONIC
Front warning display
Additional PARKTRONIC measurement
operational readiness indicator
$Rear warning display
Vehicles with PARKTRONIC:if
PARKTRONIC is operational (Ypage 193), an
additional operational readiness indicator will
appearinCOMAND display.Ifthe
PARKTRONIC warning displays are active or
light up, warning displaysand$are also
active or light up correspondingly in the
COMAND display.
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"Reverse parking" function
Backing up straight intoaparking space
without turning the steering wheel
White guide line without turning the
steering wheel, vehicle width including
the exterior mirrors (static)
CLS Coupe:yellow guide line for the
vehicle width including the exterior
mirrors, for current steering wheel angle
(dynamic)
$Yellowguide line atadistance of
approximately3ft(1.0 m) from the rear
of the vehicle
!Red guide line atadistance of
approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the
rear of the vehicle
XMake sure that the rear view camera is
switched on (Ypage 200).
The lane and the guide lines are shown.
XWith the help of white guide lines,check
whether the vehicle will fit into the parking
space.
XUsing white guide linesasaguide,
carefully reverse until you reach the end
position.
Red guide line!is then at the end of the
parking space. The vehicle is almost
parallel in the parking space.
Reverse perpendicular parking with the
steering wheel at an angle
Parking space marking
CLS Coupe:yellow guide line for the
vehicle width including the exterior
mirrors, for current steering wheel angle
(dynamic)
XMake sure that the rear view camera is
switched on (Ypage 200).
The lane and the guide lines are shown.
XDrive past the parking space and bring the
vehicle toastandstill.
XWhile the vehicle is atastandstill, turn the
steering wheel in the direction of the
parking space until yellow guide line
reaches parking space marking.
XKeep the steering wheel in that position
and back up carefully.
Backing up with the steering wheel turned
CLS Coupe:yellow guide line for the
vehicle width including the exterior
mirrors, for current steering wheel angle
(dynamic)
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XStop the vehiclewhenitisalmostexactly
in front of the parking space.
The white lane shouldbeasclose to parallel
with the parking space marking as
possible.
Driving to the finalposition
White guidelineatcurrent steering wheel
angle
Parking space marking
XTurn the steering wheeltothe center
positionwhile the vehicle is stationary.
Red guide line atadistance of
approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the
rear of the vehicle
White lane with steering wheel straight
$End of parking space
XBack up carefully until you have reached
the final position.
Red guide lineis then at end of parking
space$.The vehicle is almost parallel in
the parking space.
ATTENTION ASSIST
Important safety notes
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid to the
driver. It might not always recognizefatigue
or increasing inattentiveness in time or fail to
recognizethem at all. The system is not a
substitute forawell-rested and attentive
driver.
General notes
ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long,
monotonous journeys, such as on highways.
It is active in the range between 50 mph
(80 km/h) and 112 mph (180 km/h).
If ATTENTION ASSIST detects typical
indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in
concentration on the part of the driver, it
suggests you takeabreak.
ATTENTION ASSIST assesses your level of
fatigue or lapses in concentration by taking
the following criteria into account:
Ryour personal driving style, e.g. steering
characteristics
Rjourney details, e.g. time of day and length
of journey
The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is
restricted and warnings may be delayed or
not occur at all:
Rif the road condition is poor, e.g. if the
surface is uneven or if there are potholes
Rif there isastrongside wind
Rif you have adoptedasporty driving style
with high cornering speeds or high rates of
acceleration
Rif you are predominantly driving slower
than 50 mph (80 km/h) or faster than
112 mph (180 km/h)
Rif you are currently using COMAND or
makingatelephone call with it
Rif the time has been set incorrectly
Rin active driving situations, such as when
you change lanes or change your speed
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Warning and display messages in the
multifunction display
XActivate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-
board computer (Ypage228).
If ATTENTION ASSIST is active, you willbe
warned no sooner than 20 minutes after
yourjourney has begun. You then hear an
intermittent warning tonetwice and the
Attention Assist:Drowsiness
detectedmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
XIf necessary, takeabreak.
XPressthebutton to confirmthe
message.
On longjourneys, takeregular breaksingood
timetoallow yourself to rest properly. If you
do not takeabreak,you will be warned again
after 15 minutes at theearliest. The
preconditionfor this is that
ATTENTION ASSIST still detectstypical
indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in
concentration.
When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the

symbol and OFF appear in the
multifunction display in the assistance
graphics display when the engine is running.
ATTENTION ASSIST is reset when you
continue your journey and startsassessing
your tiredness again if:
Ryou switch off the engine.
Ryou take off your seat belt and open the
driver's door, e.g. forachange of drivers or
to takeabreak.
Night View Assist Plus
Important safety notes
Night View Assist Plus is only an aid and is not
asubstitute for attentive driving. Do not rely
on the Night View Assist Plus display.You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front,for vehicle speed and for braking in
good time. Drive carefully and always adapt
your driving style to suit the prevailing road
and traffic conditions.
The system may be impaired or may not
function if:
Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow,
rain, fog or spray
Rthe windshield is dirty, fogged up or
covered, for instance byasticker, in the
vicinityofthe camera
Ron bends, on uphill gradients or downhill
gradients
Pedestrian recognition may be impaired or
inoperative if:
Rpedestrians are partially or entirely
obscured by objects, e.g. parked vehicles
Rthe silhouette of the pedestrian in the Night
View Assist Plus display is incompleteor
interrupted, e.g. by powerful light
reflections
Rpedestrians do not contrast adequately
from the background
Rpedestrians are not in an upright position,
e.g. sitting, squatting or lying
In addition to the illumination provided by the
normal headlamps, Night View Assist Plus
uses infrared light to illuminate the road.
Night View Assist Plus camerapicks up
the infrared light and displaysamonochrome
image in COMAND. The image displayed in
COMAND corresponds toaroad lit up by high-
beam headlamps. This enables you to see the
road's course and any obstacles in good time.
If pedestrian recognition is activated,
pedestrians recognized by the system are
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highlighted in the Night View Assist Plus
display.
Light from the headlamps of oncoming
vehicles does not affect the Night View Assist
Plus displayinthe multifunction display. This
is also the case if you cannot switch on the
high-beam headlamps due to oncoming
traffic.
iInfrared light is not visible to the human
eye and therefore does not glare. Night
View Assist Plus can therefore remain
switched on even if there is oncoming
traffic.
Activating Night View Assist Plus
Activation conditions
You can only activate Night View Assist Plus
if:
Rthe SmartKey is in position2in the ignition
lock.
Rit is dark.
Rthe light switch is in the\ror
position.
Rreverse gear has not been engaged.
Activating Night View Assist Plus
XMake sure that COMAND is switched on.
XPress button.
The Night View Assist Plus displayappears
in the COMAND display.
You can read about how to adjust the
brightness of the COMAND displayinthe
COMAND operating instructions.
iThe infrared headlamps only switch on
when the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of approximately6mph (10 km/h). This
means that you do not have the full visual
range while the vehicle is stationary and
cannot check whether Night View Assist
Plus is working.
Pedestrian recognition
Night View Assist Plus display
Pedestrian recognized
$Framing
!Symbol for active pedestrian recognition
iAnimals are not recognized by pedestrian
recognition.
Night View Assist Plus is able to recognize
pedestrians by typical characteristics, e.g. a
silhouette in the shape ofaperson.
Pedestrian recognition is then switched on
automatically:
Rif Night View Assist Plus is activated
Rif you are driving faster than approximately
6mph (10 km/h)
Rthe surroundings are dark, e.g. when
driving outside built-up areas without
street lighting
If pedestrian recognition is active,
symbol!appears. If pedestriansare
detected, they are highlighted with framing
$.Ifthe pedestrian recognition system has
broughtapedestrian to your attention, look
through the windshield to evaluate the
situation. The actual distance to objectsand
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pedestrians cannot be gaged accurately by
lookingatascreen.
It may be the case that objects are highlighted
as well as pedestrians.
Fogged up or dirty windshield
GWARNING
Always rememberthat you must concentrate
primarily on driving the vehicle.Adriver's
attention to the road must always be his/her
primary focus when driving. For your safety
and the safety of others: stop the vehicle
before attempting to clean fogged up
windows or the windshield area in front of the
Night View Assist Plus camera.
Please remember that when your vehicle is
traveling ataspeed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h)itcoversadistance
of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per second.
If the windshield in front of the camera is
fogged up or dirty on the inside or outside, the
Night View Assist Plus displayisaffected.
XTo defrost:check the automatic air
conditioning settings (Ypage 140) and fold
down the camera cover (Ypage 316).
XTo defrost the inside of the windshield:
fold down the camera cover (Ypage 316)
and clean the windshield(Ypage 314).
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Problems with Night View Assist Plus
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andSolutions
The picture quality of
Night View Assist Plus
has deteriorated.
The windshield wipers are smearing the windshield.
XReplace the wiper blades (Ypage 126).
The windshield is smeared after the vehicle has been cleaned in a
car wash.
XCleanthe windshield (Ypage 314).
There is windshield chip damage in the camera's field of vision.
XReplace the windshield.
The windshield is fogged up on the inside.
XDefrost the windshield (Ypage 140).
The windshield is iced up.
XDe-ice the windshield (Ypage 139).
There is dirt on the inside of the windshield.
XCleanthe inside of the windshield (Ypage 314).
Lane Tracking package
General notes
The Lane Tracking package consistsofBlind
Spot Assist (Ypage 207) and Lane Keeping
Assist (Ypage 209).
Blind Spot Assist
General notes
Blind Spot Assist usesaradar sensor system
to monitor the areas on both sides of your
vehicle. It supports you fromaspeed of
approximately 20 mph(30km/h).Awarning
displayinthe exteriormirrors draws your
attention to vehicles detected in the
monitored area. If you thenswitchonthe
correspondingturnsignal to change lanes,
you will also receiveavisual and audible
collision warning. BlindSpot Assist uses
sensors in the rear bumper for monitoring
purposes.
For BlindSpot Assist to assist you, the radar
sensor system must be operational.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
BlindSpot Assist does not reactto:
Rvehicles overtaken too closely on the side,
placingtheminthe blind spot area
Rvehicles which approach withalarge speed
differential and overtake your vehicle
Asaresult, Blind Spot Assist may not give
warnings in such situations. There isarisk of
an accident.
Always observe the traffic conditions
carefully, and maintainasafe lateral distance.
Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail to
detect some vehicles and is no substitute for
attentive driving. Always ensure that there is
sufficient distance to the side for other road
users and obstacles.
iUSA only:
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This device has been approved by the FCC
asa"Vehicular RadarSystem". The radar
sensor is intended foruse in an automotive
radar system only. Removing, tampering
with, or altering the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Monitoring range of the sensors
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
Rdirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
Rpoor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain,
snow or spray
Rnarrow vehicles, e.g. motorcycles or
bicycles
Rthe road has very wide lanes
Rthe road has narrow lanes
Ryou are not driving in the middle of the lane
Rthere are barriers or similarlane borders
Vehiclesinthemonitoringrangeare then not
indicated.
BlindSpotAssist monitors the area up to
10 ft (3 m) behind your vehicle and directly
next to your vehicle, as shown in the diagram.
If the lanes are narrow, vehicles driving in the
lane beyond the lane next to your vehicle may
be indicated, especially if the vehicles are not
driving in the middle of their lane. This may
be the case if there are vehicles driving at the
inner edge of their lanes.
Due to the nature of the system:
Rwarnings may be issued in error when
driving close to crash barriers or similar
solid lane borders.
Rthe warning is canceled when driving for an
extended period next to long vehicles, such
as trucks.
The two radar sensors for Blind Spot Assist
are integrated into the sides of the rear
bumper. Make sure that the bumper is free of
dirt, ice or slush in the vicinity of the sensors.
The sensors must not be covered, for
example by cycle racks or overhanging loads.
Followingasevere impact or in the event of
damage to the bumpers, have the function of
the sensors checked ataqualified specialist
workshop. Blind Spot Assist may otherwise
not work properly.
Indicator and warning display
Yellowindicator lamp/red warning lamp
Active Blind Spot Assist is not active at
speeds below approximately 20 mph
(30 km/h). Vehicles in the monitoring range
are then not indicated.
When Blind Spot Assist is activated, indicator
lampin the exterior mirrors lights up
yellow at speeds of up to 20 mph(30km/h).
At speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h) the
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