reset MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 2016 Owners Manual

Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Amb ient lighting
Se tting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Se tting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................ .2 07
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 167
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 260
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 03
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 03
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .2 78
Hiding a service message .............. 278
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 278
Service message ............................ 277
Special service requirements ......... 278
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function .......................................... .7 5
Switching off the alarm .................... 75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 205
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ............................. 184
Audio 20
Switching on/off ........................... 246
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 221
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 279
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop functio n) .................................... 131 A uto
matic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 130
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 107
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 137
Automatic drive program ............... 139
Changing gear ............................... 137
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 135
Display message ............................ 232
Drive program display .................... 135
Driving tips .................................... 137
Emergency running mode .............. 143
Engaging drive position .................. 136
Engaging neutral ............................ 136
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 134
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 135
Engaging reverse gear ................... 135
Engaging the park position ............ 135
Kickdown ....................................... 138
Manual drive program .................... 140
Manual drive program (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 141
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 141
Overview ........................................ 134
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Program selector button ................ 138
Pulling away ................................... 129
Selector lever ................................ 134
Starting the engine ........................ 129
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 139
Transmission position display ........ 134
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 135
Transmission positions .................. 137
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 143
B
Back button ....................................... 246
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 654
Index

General notes .................................. 78
Inserting .......................................... 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Removing ........................................ .7 8
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 83
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console .............................. .2 53
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 201
Memory function ............................... 105
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 181
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 190
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 193
Active Parking Assist ..................... 173
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 184
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 187
Cruise control ................................ 153
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 155
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .............. .1 62
General notes ................................ 153
Lane Keeping Assist ..................... .1 89
PARKTRONIC ................................. 170
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
Rear view camera .......................... 177
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 186
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 12
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) .............................................. 248
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 250
Frequencies ................................... 329
Installation ............................ ......... 329
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 202
Tra nsmi
ssion output (maximum) .... 329 Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) .......................................... .7 7
MOExtended tires .............................. 287
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 324
Mounting a new wheel ................... 324
Preparing the vehicle .................... .3 21
Raising the vehicle ......................... 322
Removing a wheel .......................... 323
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 321
MP3
Operation ....................................... 201
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 45
Multicontour seat
Adjusting (on the seat) ..................... 97
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .1 98
Permanent display ......................... 206
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 197
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 45
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 200
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 45
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting triggered .......................... 56
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 55
Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting when triggered ................. 56
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 126 Index 13

Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 205
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid .................................... .3 34
Coolant (engine) ............................ 334
Engine oil ....................................... 333
Fuel ................................................ 332
Important safety notes .................. 331
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 335
Washer fluid ................................... 335
Setting the air distribution .............. .1 21
Setting the airflow ............................ 122
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 45
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 45
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 45
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 209
On-board computer ....................... 205
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 209
Side impact air bag ............................ .4 8
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 221
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 281
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature ......... .8 8
Important safety information ........... 86
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Problem (malfunction) .................... .9 0
Resettin g ........................................ .8 9
Reversin g feature ............................ .8 7
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................. ................. 245
Sliding sunroof
Important safet y
notes .................... 90
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93 Resetting ......................................... 91
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 79
Changing the programming ............ .7 7
Checking the battery ...................... .7 9
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature .......... 88
Dis play message ............................ 234
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .7 6
Important safety notes .................... 76
Loss ................................................ .8 0
Mechanical key ................................ 78
Overview .......................................... 76
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 127
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 80
Starting the engine ........................ 129
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 245
Snow chains ...................................... 303
Sockets
Center console .............................. 262
General notes ................................ 262
Rear compartment ........................ .2 63
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 246
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 327
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 199
In the Instru ment cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 196
Selecting the display unit .............. .2 05
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 71
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 221
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 128Index 17

Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 319
Wear indicator (definition) ............ .3 20
Wheel and tire combination ........... 325
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 319
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 61
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 299
Important safety notes .................. 296
Towing a trailer
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 296
Installing the towing eye ................ 297
Removing the towing eye .............. .2 98
Transporting the vehicle ................ 298
With both axles on the ground ....... 298
With the rear axle raised ................ 298
Towing eye ......................................... 286
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 45
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 225
Function/notes ............................ .1 86
Important safety notes .................. 186
Instrument cluster display ............. 186
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 135
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ..................... .1 35
Transporting the vehicle .................. 298
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .2 84
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .1 99
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 198
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 199
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 85 Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 84
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 84
Trunk lid
Displ ay message ............................ 233
Opening di me nsions ..................... .3 36
Trunk load (maximum) ..................... .3 36
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 221
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 329
Installation ..................................... 329
Transmission output (maximum) .... 329
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................ .8 2
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...... .2 09
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 250
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ....... .2 59
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 29
Data acquisition ............................... 30
Display message ............................ 232
Equipment ....................................... 26
Individual settings .......................... 205
Limited Warranty ............................ .3 0
Loading .......................................... 311
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 83
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 324
Maintenance .................................... 27
Parking for a long period ................ 148
Pulling away ................................... 129
Raising ........................................... 32220
Index

Diagnostics connection The diagnostic s connection is only intended fo r
th e connection of diagnostic equipmen t at a
qualified specialis t workshop .
G WARNING
If you connec t equipmen t to th e diagnostic s
connection in th e vehicle, it may affec t th e
operation of th e vehicle systems . As a result ,
th e operatin g safet y of th e vehicle could be
affected. There is a ris k of an accident.
Do no t connec t any equipmen t to a diagnos-
tics connection in th e vehicle.
G WARNING
Objects in th e driver's footwell can restric t th e
peda l trave l or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operatin g and road safet y of th e vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a ris k of an accident.
Mak e sur e that all objects in th e vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they canno t ente r
th e driver's footwell. Install th e floormat s
securely and as specifie d in order to ensur e
sufficien t clearanc e fo r th e pedals. Do no t use
loose floormat s and do no t plac e floormat s on
to p of on e another.
! If th e engin e is switched of f and equipmen t
on th e diagnostic s connection is used , th e
starter battery may discharge.
Connectin g equipmen t to th e diagnostic s con-
nection can lead to emission s monitorin g infor-
mation bein g reset , fo r example. Thi s may lead
to th e vehicle failin g to mee t th e requirements of
th e next emission s test durin g th e main inspec-
tion .
Qualified specialist workshop An authorized Mercedes-Ben z Cente r is a quali-
fie d specialis t workshop . It has th e necessary
specialis t knowledge , tools and qualification s to
correctl y carry out th e wor k require d on your
vehicle. Thi s is especially th e cas e fo r wor k rel -
evant to safety.
Observ e th e note s in th e Maintenance Booklet . Always hav e th e followin g wor k carrie d out at an
authorized Mercedes-Ben z Center:R
wor k relevant to safet yR
servic e and maintenance wor kR
repair wor k R
alterations, installation wor k and modifica-
tion s R
wor k on electronic component s
Correct us eIf you remov e any warnin g stickers , you or oth-
ers could fail to recogniz e certain dangers.
Leave warnin g stickers in position .
Observ e th e followin g information when drivin g
your vehicle: R
th e safet y note s in this manual R
th e vehicle technical dat aR
traffic rule s and regulation sR
laws and safet y standard s pertainin g to moto r
vehicles
Problem s wit h you r vehicleIf you should experience a problem wit h your
vehicle, particularly on e that you believe may
affec t it s saf e operation , we urg e you to contact
an authorized Mercedes-Ben z Cente r immedi-
ately to hav e th e problem diagnosed and recti -
fied. If th e problem is no t resolved to your sat -
isfaction , please discus s th e problem again wit h
a Mercedes-Ben z Cente r or contact us at on e of
th e followin g addresses.
In th e USA
Customer Assistanc e Cente r
Mercedes-Ben z USA, LL C
On e Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canad a
Customer Relation s Departmen t
Mercedes-Ben z Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoo f Avenue
Toronto , Ontario M4 G 4C9
Reporting safet y defect s
US A only:Operating safety 29
Introduction Z

the vehicle. This process is pre-emptive in
nature. Deployment should take place in good
time at the start of the collision.
The rate of vehicle deceleration or acceleration
and the direction of the force are essentially
determined by: R
the distribution of forces during the collision R
the collision angle R
the deformation characteristics of the vehicle R
the characteristics of the object with which
the vehicle has collided
Factors which can only be seen and measured
after a collision has occurred do not play a deci-
sive role in the deployment of an air bag. Nor do
they provide an indication of air bag deploy-
ment.
The vehicle can be deformed considerably, with-
out an air bag being deployed. This is the case if
only parts which are relatively easily deformed
are affected and the rate of deceleration is not
high. Conversely, air bags may be deployed even
though the vehicle suffers only minor deforma-
tion. This is the case if, for example, very rigid
vehicle parts such as longitudinal body mem-
bers are hit, and sufficient deceleration occurs
as a result.
If the control unit of the restraint system dete cts
a
side impact or a vehicle rollover, the relevant
components of the restraint system are activa-
ted separately depending on the anticipated
type of accident. R
Side impact air bags and pelvis air bag on the
side the impact takes place, independently of
the Emergency Tensioning Device and the use
of the seat belt on the driver's seat and outer
seats in the second row -
the OCS system detects that the front-
passenger seat is occupied or -
the belt tongue is engaged in the belt
buckle of the front-passenger seat R
Window curtain air bag on the side of impact,
independently of the use of the seat belt and
independently of whether the front-
passenger seat is occupied R
Emergency Tensioning Devices, if the system
determines that deployment can offer addi-
tional protection in this situation R
Window curtain air bags on the driver's and
front-passenger side in certain situations
when the vehicle rolls over, if the system
determines that deployment can offer addi- tional protection to that provided by the seat
belt
i Not all air bags are deployed in an accident.
The different air bag systems work independ-
ently o f each other.
Ho
w the air bag system works is determined
by the severity of the accident detected,
especially the vehicle deceleration or accel-
eration and the apparent type of accident: R
Frontal collision R
Side impact R
Rollover
NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-
PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes
G WARNING
The function of the head restraint may be
impaired if you: R
attach objects such as coat hangers to the
head restraints, for example R
use head restraint covers
If you do so, the head restraints cannot fulfill
their intended protective function in the event
of an accident. In addition, objects attached
to the head restraints could endanger other
vehicle occupants. There is an increased risk
of injury.
Do not attach any objects to the head
restraints and do not use head restraint cov-
ers.
Method of operation NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury
head restraints offer additional protection
against head and neck injuries. In the event of a
rear collision of a certain severity, the NECK-
PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head
restraints on the driver's and front-passenger
seats are moved forwards and upwards. This
provides better head support.
If the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO
luxury head restraints have been triggered in an
accident, reset the NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints on the driver'sOccupant safety 55
Safety Z

seat and the front-passenger seat
( Y
page 56). Otherwise, the additional protec-
tion will not be available in the event of another
rear-end collision. You can see that a NECK-PRO
head restraint/NECK-PRO luxury head restraint
has been triggered if it is tilted forward and can
no longer be adjusted.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
functionality of the NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints checked at a
qualified specialist workshop after a rear-end
collision.
Resetting a triggered NECK-PRO head
restraint/NECK-PRO luxury head
restraint NECK-PRO head restraints
Do not insert your finger between the cushion of
the head restraint and the cover. Pay particular
attention while resetting the NECK-PRO head
restraints. X
Tilt the top of the NECK-PRO head restraint
cushion forwards in the direction of arrow C .X
Push the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion
down as far as it will go in the direction of
arrow D .X
With your hand flat, firmly push the NECK-
PRO head restraint cushion backwards in the
direction of arrow

Make sure that nobody touches the side win-
dow during the opening procedure. If some-
body becomes trapped, release the switch or
pull the switch to close the side window again.
G WARNING
While closing the side windows, body parts in
the closing area could become trapped. There
is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If somebody
becomes trapped, release the switch or press
the switch to open the side window again.
G WARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side
windows. When leaving the vehicle, always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehi-
cle. Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
Side window reversing feature The side windows are equipped with an auto-
matic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks
or restricts a side window during the closing
process, the side window opens again automat-
ically. However, the automatic reversing feature
is only an aid and is not a substitute for your
attentiveness when closing a side window.
G WARNING
The reversing feature does not react: R
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers R
over the last 1/6 in(4 mm) of the closing
movement R
during resetting R
when closing the side window again man-
ually immediately after automatic reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
someone becomes trapped, press the switch
to open the side window again.
Opening and closing the side win-
dows The switches for all side windows are located on
the driver's door. There is also a switch on each
door for the corresponding side window.
The switches on the driver's door take prece-
dence.
C
Front left D
Front right

the SmartKey and the corresponding door han-
dle should not be greater than 3 ft (1 m).
X
Touch recessed sensor surface C on the
door handle until the side windows and the
sliding sunroof are fully closed. X
Touch recessed sensor surface C on the
door handle until the side windows are fully
closed.
i Make sure you only touch recessed sensor
surface C .X
Make sure that all the side windows and the
sliding sunroof are closed. X
Make sure that all the side windows are
closed. X
To interrupt convenience closing: release
recessed sensor surface C on the door han-
dle.
Resetting the side windows If a side window can no longer be closed fully,
you must reset it. X
Close all the doors. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock. X
Pull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is com-
pletely closed ( Y
page 87).X
Hold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly: X
Immediately pull the corresponding switch on
the door control panel until the side window is
completely closed ( Y
page 87).X
Hold the switch for an additional second. X
If the respective side window remains closed
after the button is released, then it has been set correctly. If this is not the case, repeat the
steps above again.
Side windows 89
Openin g an d closing Z

Problems with the side windows
G WARNING
If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window
closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the
body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, release
the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window.
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
A side window cannot be
closed because it is
blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window
guide. X
Remove the objects. X
Close the side window.
A side window cannot be
closed and you cannot
see the cause. If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again
slightly: X
Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch
again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased force.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again
slightly: X
Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch
again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the automatic reversing feature.
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
G WARNING
While opening and closing the sliding sunroof,
body parts in close proximity could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the opening and closing pro-
cedures.
If somebody becomes trapped: R
release the switch immediately, or R
during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be stop-
ped. G WARNING
If children operate the sliding sunroof they
could become trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
! Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free of
snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may
occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could be
damaged.
! The weather can change abruptly. It could
start to rain or snow. Make sure that the slid-
ing sunroof is closed when you leave the vehi-
cle. The vehicle electronics can be damaged if
water enters the vehicle interior.90
Sliding sunroof
Opening and closing