lights MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 2014 Owner's Manual
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SmartKey battery
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive
substances. If batteries are swallowed, it can
result in severe health problems. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
abattery is swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the batteries replaced ataqualified specialist
workshop.
Checking the battery
XPress the or button.
The battery is working properly if battery
check lamp lights up briefly.
The battery is discharged if battery check
lamp does not light up briefly.
XChange the battery (Ypage 79).
iIf the SmartKey battery is checked within
the signal reception range of the vehicle,
pressing the or button:
Rlocks or
Runlocks the vehicle
iYou can getabattery at any qualified
specialist workshop.
Replacing the battery
You requireaCR20253Vcell battery.
XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Ypage 78).
Battery compartmentcover
Mechanical key
XPress mechanical key into the opening
in the SmartKey in the direction of the
arrow until battery compartmentcover
opens. Do not hold battery compartment
cover closed while doing so.
XRemove battery compartmentcover .
$Battery
XRepeatedly tap the SmartKey against your
palm until battery $falls out.
XInsert the new battery with the positive
terminal facing upwards. Usealint-free
cloth to do so.
XMake sure that the surface of the battery is
free of lint, grease and other contaminants.
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Opening and closing
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Steering wheel heating
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 147).
XTo switch on/off:turn the lever in the
direction of arrow or .
Indicator lamp $lights up or goes out.
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: when you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock,
the steering wheel heating is deactivated.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: when you switch
off the ignition and open the driver's door, the
steering wheel heating is deactivated.
iThe steering wheel heating may switch off
temporarily if:
Rthe temperature in the vehicle interior is
above 86‡(30 †).
Rthe temperature of the steering wheel is
above 95‡(35 †).
Indicator lamp $remains on.
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Position of the steering wheel for
driving
The steering wheel is moved to the last
selected position when:
Rthe driver's door is closed
Rwith KEYLESS-GO:you press the Start/
Stop button once on vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO
or
Rwith the SmartKey:you insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
When you close the driver's door with the
ignition switched on, the steering wheel is
also automatically moved to the previously
set position.
The last position of the steering wheel is
stored when you switch off the ignition or
when you store the settingwith the memory
function (Ypage 112).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
If the crash-responsiveEASY-EXITfeature is
triggeredinanaccident,the steeringcolumn
will moveupwards when the driver's door is
opened. This occurs irrespective of the
position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and
rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsiveEASY-EXITfeature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY
feature is activated in the on-board computer.
(Ypage 233)
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting theexterior mirrors
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the followingwhile driving:
Radjust the driver's seat,head restraint,
steeringwheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There isarisk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steeringwheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the
distancefrom road users travelingbehind,
e.g. when changinglane. There isarisk of an
accident.
For this reason, alwaysmake sure of the
actual distancefrom the road users traveling
behind by glancingover your shoulder.
XTurn the SmartKey to position1or2in the
ignition (Ypage 147).
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.
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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Useful information............................116
Exterior lighting................................116
Interior lighting.................................123
Replacing bulbs.................................124
Windshield wipers............................125
115
Lights and windshield wipers
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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).
Exterior lighting
Generalnotes
For reasonsofsafety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime.
Therefore, your vehicle is equipped with
special daytime running lamps. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations.
If you wish to drive during the daytime without
lights, switchoff the daytime running lamps
function in the on-board computer
(Ypage 230).
Driving abroad
Symmetrical low-beam headlamps
Switchthe headlamps to symmetrical low
beam in countries in which traffic drives on
the opposite side of the road from the country
where the vehicle is registered. This prevents
glare to oncoming traffic. When using
symmetrical lights, the edge of the road is not
lit as widely and as far ahead as normal.
Have the headlamps converted ataqualified
specialist workshop as close to the border as
possible before drivinginthesecountries.
Asymmetrical low beam
Have the headlamps converted back to
asymmetrical low-beam headlamps at a
qualified specialist workshop as soon as
possible after crossing the border again.
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options
Exterior lightingcan be set using:
Rthe light switch
Rthe combination switch(Ypage 119)
Rthe on-board computer (Ypage 230)
Light switch
Operation
Left-handstanding lamps
\nRight-hand standing lamps
Parkinglamps, licenseplate and
instrumentclusterlighting
\rAutomatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
If you hearawarningtonewhen you leave the
vehicle, the lightsmay still be switched on.
XTurn the light switchto \r.
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The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standinglamps) switches off automatically if
you:
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
Ropen the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position0.
Automatic headlampmode
GWARNING
When the light switch is set to \r,the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There isarisk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
Left-hand standinglamps
\nRight-hand standinglamps
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
\rAutomatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
\ris the favored light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected
accordingtothe brightness of the ambient
light (exception: poor visibility due to weather
conditions such as fog, snow or spray):
RSmartKey in position1in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
RWith the engine running: if you have
activated the daytime runninglamps
function via the on-board computer,the
daytime runninglamps or the low-beam
headlamps and parking lamps are switched
on or off automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
XTo switch on automatic headlamp
mode:turn the light switch to \r.
Only for Canada:
The daytime runninglamps improve the
visibility of your vehicle during the day. The
daytime runninglamps function is required by
law in Canada. It cannot therefore be
deactivated.
When the engine is runningand the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from
adrive position toP,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: if you
turn the light switch to ,the daytime
runninglamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is runningand you turn the light
switch to ,the manual settings take
precedenceover the daytime runninglamps.
USA only:
The daytime runninglamps improve the
visibility of your vehicle during the day. To do
this, the daytime runninglamps function must
be switched on using the on-board computer
(Ypage 230).
If the engine is runningand you turn the light
switch to or ,the manual settings
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take precedence overthe daytime running
lamps.
Low-beam headlamps
GWARNING
When the lightswitchisset to \r,thelow-
beam headlampsmay not be switchedon
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to theweather
conditions such as spray. Thereisarisk of an
accident.
In such situations, turnthe light switch to
.
Left-hand standing lamps
\nRight-hand standing lamps
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrumentcluster lighting
\rAutomatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
Even if the light sensor does not detect that
it is dark,the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps switchonwhen the ignition is
switched on and the light switchisset to the
position. This isaparticularly useful
function in the eventofrain and fog.
XTo switch on thelow-beam headlamps:
turnthe SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position2or start the engine.
XTurn the light switchto .
The green indicator lamp in the
instrumentcluster lightsup.
Parking lamps
!If the battery has been excessively
discharged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the nextengine start. Alwayspark
your vehiclesafelyand sufficiently lit
according to legalstandards.Avoid the
continuoususe of the parking lamps
for severalhours.Ifpossible, switch on the
\nright or the left standinglamp.
Left-hand standinglamps
\nRight-hand standinglamps
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
\rAutomatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
XTo switch on:turn the light switch to
.
The green indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
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Standing lamps
Left-hand standing lamps
\nRight-hand standing lamps
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrumentcluster lighting
\rAutomatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
Switchingonthe standinglamps ensuresthe
corresponding side of thevehicle is
illuminated.
XTo switch on thestanding lamps:the
SmartKey is notintheignition lockoritis
in position0.
XTurn thelight switch to (left-handside
of thevehicle)or \n(right-hand side of
thevehicle).
Combination switch
Turn signal
High-beam headlamps
Turn signal, right
$High-beam flasher
!Turn signal, left
XTo indicatebriefly:pressthecombination
switch briefly to thepressure pointinthe
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
High-beam headlamps
Turn signal, right
$High-beam flasher
!Turn signal, left
XTo switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position2or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to or \r.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow .
In the \rposition, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.
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The blue 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 blue indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
iVehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist:
when Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active,
it controls activation of the high-beam
headlamps (Ypage 121).
High-beam flasher
High-beam headlamps
Turn signal, right
$High-beam flasher
!Turn signal, left
XTo switch on:turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position1or2,orstart the
engine.
XPull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow $.
Hazard warning lamps
XTo switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button .
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
aturn 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 .
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
Ran air bag is deployed
Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of more than 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes toastandstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off
automatically if the vehicle reachesaspeed
of over6mph (10 km/h) again afterafull
brake application.
iThe hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off.
Headlampcleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated five times (Ypage 125)while the
lightsare on and the engineisrunning. When
you switchoff the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning systemisreset and
counting is resumed from 0.
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Cornering lightfunction
The cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road overawideanglein
the direction you are turning, enabling better
visibility in tight bends, for example. It can
only be activated whenthe low-beam
headlamps are switched on.
Active:
Rif you are driving at speeds below 25 mph
(40 km/h)and switch on the turn signal or
turn the steering wheel
Rif you are driving at speeds between
25 mph(40km/h)and 45 mph(70km/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
signalorturn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position.
The cornering lamp may remain lit forashort
time, but is automatically switched off after
no more than three minutes.
Active light function
The active light function isasystem that
moves the headlamps according to the
steering movements of the front wheels.In
this way, relevant areasremain illuminated
while driving. Thisallowsyou to identify
pedestrians, cyclists and animals.
Active:whenthe lights are switched on.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize
road users:
Rwho have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
Rwho have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
Rwhose lighting is blocked, e.g. byabarrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
may fail too recognize other road users that
have lights, or may recognize them too late.
In this or similar situations, the automatic
high-beam headlamps will not be deactivated
or activated regardless. There isarisk of an
accident.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions
and switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time.
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