MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 2018 Owners Manual

X
To exit a parking space using Active Park-
ing Assist: press the v button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
The Park Assist Active Accelerate
and Brake Observe Surroundings mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display. X
Let go of the multifunction steering wheel. X
Pull away, being ready to brake at all times. Do
not exceed a maximum speed of approx-
imately 6 mph (10 km/h) when exiting a park-
ing space. Otherwise Active Parking Assist
will be canceled. X
Shift the transmission to position D or R as
required or according to the message when
the vehicle is stationary.
Active Parking Assist immediately steers in
the other direction. The Park Assist
Active Accelerate and Brake Observe
Surroundings message appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
i You will achieve the best results by waiting
for the steering procedure to complete before
pulling away.
If you back up after activation, the steering
wheel is moved to the straight-ahead posi-
tion. X
Drive forwards and back up as prompted by
the PARKTRONIC warning displays, several
times if necessary.
Once you have exited the parking space com-
pletely, the steering wheel is moved to the
straight-ahead position. You hear a tone and the
Park Assist Finished message appears in
the multifunction display. You will then have to
steer and merge into traffic on your own.
PARKTRONIC is still available. You can take over
the steering before the vehicle has exited the
parking space completely. This is useful if you
recognize that it is already possible to pull out of
the parking space.
Canceling Active Parking Assist You can cancel Active Parking Assist at any
time. X
Stop the movement of the multifunction
steering wheel or steer yourself.
Active Parking Assist will be canceled at once.
The Park Assist Canceled message appears in the multifunction display and a
warning tone sounds.
or X
Press the PARKTRONIC button in the center
console ( Y
page 165).
PARKTRONIC is switched off and Active Park-
ing Assist is immediately canceled. The Park
Assist Canceled message appears in the
multifunction display and a warning tone
sounds.
Active Parking Assist is canceled automatically
if: R
the transmission is shifted too early R
transmission position P is selectedR
parking using Active Parking Assist is no lon-
ger possible R
you are driving faster than 6 mph (10 km/h) R
a wheel spins, ESP ®
intervenes or fails. In
such cases the

i The text shown in the multimedia system
depends on the language setting. The follow-
ing are examples of rear view camera displays
in the multimedia system.
Important safety notes The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. When maneu-
vering or parking, make sure that there are no
persons, animals or objects in the area in which
you are maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function in
a limited manner: R
if the trunk lid is open R
in heavy rain, snow or fog R
at night or in very dark places R
if the camera is exposed to very bright light R
if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker) R
if there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in win-
ter R
if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
Observe the notes on cleaning
( Y
page 274)R
if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
The field of vision and other functions of the rear
view camera may be restricted due to additional
accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
license plate holder, bicycle rack).
On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis,
leaving the standard height can result in inac-
curacies in the guide lines, depending on tech-
nical conditions.
i The rear view camera is protected from rain-
drops and dust by means of a flap. When the
rear view camera is activated, this flap opens.
The flap closes again when: R
you have finished the maneuvering process R
you switch off the engine R
you open the trunk
Observe the notes on cleaning ( Y
page 274).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the rear view camera has
been deactivated. Switching the rear view camera on/off X
To switch on: make sure that the Activa‐
tion by R gear function is selected in the
multimedia system (see Digital Operator's
Manual). X
Engage reverse gear.
The rear view camera flap opens. The multi-
media system shows the area behind the vehi-
cle with guide lines.
The image from the rear view camera is avail-
able throughout the maneuvering process. X
To switch off: shift the transmission to posi-
tion P .
or X
Drive forwards a short distance.
Displays in the multimedia system The rear view camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all.
The rear view camera does not show objects in
the following positions: R
very close to the rear bumper R
under the rear bumper R
in the area immediately above the tailgate
handle
! Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.: R
the bumper of a parked vehicle R
the drawbar of a trailer R
the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch R
the rear section of an HGV R
a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bottom-
most guideline.170
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Driving and parking

C
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of the
vehicleD
White guide line without turning the steering
wheel, vehicle width including the exterior
mirrors (static)

X
Make sure that the rear view camera is
switched on ( Y
page 170).
The lane and the guide lines are shown. X
With the help of white guide line C , check
whether the vehicle will fit into the parking
space. X
Using white guide line C as a guide, carefully
back up until you reach the end position.
Red guide line

C
Red guide lin e at a distanc e of approximately
12 in (0.3 0 m) from the rear of the vehicleD
White guide line without turning the steering
wheel

R
yello w brackets wit h thin lines: PARKTRONI C
is active R
yello w brackets wit h normal lines: an objec t is
presen t in close range of th e vehicl eR
red line: an objec t is presen t in th e immediat e
close range of th e vehicl e
Impor tant safety notesThe 360°camera is only an aid and may sho w a
distorted vie w of obstacles, sho w them incor-
rectl y or no t at all. The 360°camera is no t a
substitut e for attentive driving.
You are always responsibl e for saf e maneuver-
in g and parking. Whe n maneuverin g or parking,
mak e sur e that there are no persons, animals or
objects in th e area in whic h you are maneuver-
ing.
You are always responsibl e for safety, and mus t
always pay attention to your surroundings when
parkin g and maneuvering. This applies to th e
area s behind , in fron t of and beside th e vehicle.
You could otherwise endanger yourself and oth-
ers .
The 360° camera will no t function or will func-
tion in a limite d manner:R
if th e doors are openR
if th e exterio r mirror s are folded inR
if th e trunk lid is openR
in heav y rain , snow or fogR
at night or in ver y dark placesR
if th e cameras are exposed to ver y bright ligh tR
if th e area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LE D
lighting (the display may flicker) R
if there is a sudden chang e in temperature,
e.g. when drivin g into a heated garage in win -
te r R
if th e camera lenses are dirty or coveredR
if th e vehicl e component s in whic h th e cam -
eras are installed are damaged. In this event ,
h a v e th e camera position and setting checke d
at a qualified specialist workshop
Do no t use th e 360° camera in this case. You
can otherwise injur e other s or caus e damage to
objects or th e vehicle.
Guide lines are always shown at roa d level.
The field of vision and other function s of th e
camera system may be restricted due to addi-
tional attachments (e.g. license plat e holder,
rear bicycle carrier). On vehicles wit h height-adjustable chassis,
dependin g on technical conditions, leavin g th e
standard height can result in :R
inaccuracies in th e guide linesR
inaccuracies in th e display of generated
images (top view)
Activati on conditionsThe imag e from th e 360° camera appears if:R
th e multimedia system is switched on R
th e 360 ° Camera function is switched on
Switching on the 360° camera X
Press th e

Selecting the split-screen view or full
screen mode Switching between split screen views: X
To switch to the line with the vehicle icons:
slide 5 the controller.X
To select one of the vehicle icons: turn 3
the controller.
Switching to full screen mode: X
To switch to 180° View : turn 3 the con-
troller to select and press 7 to confirm.
i The full screen option is only available in the
following views: R
Top view with picture from the rear view
camera R
Top view with picture from the front camera
Displays in the multimedia system
Important safety notes The camera system may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all.
Obstacles are not shown by the system in the
following locations: R
under the front and rear bumpers R
very close to the front and rear bumpers R
in close range above the handle on the trunk
lid R
very close to the exterior mirrors R
in the transitional areas between the various
cameras in the virtual top view
! Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.: R
the bumper of a parked vehicle R
the drawbar of a trailer R
the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch R
the rear section of an HGV R
a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bottom-
most guideline. Top view with picture from the rear view
camera
C
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4 m) from the rear of the vehi-
cle D
Symbol for the split screen setting with top
view and rear view camera image

Top view with picture from the front cam-
era
C
Symbol for the split screen setting with top
view and front camera imageD
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4 m) from the front of the
vehicle

Exiting 360° camera display mode The 360° camera display is stopped: R
when you select transmission position P , orR
when you are driving at moderate speeds
The previous display appears in the multimedia
system display. You can also switch the display
by selecting the 9 symbol in the display and
pressing 7 the controller to confirm.
ATTENTION ASSIST
General notes ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long,
monotonous journeys, such as on highways. It is
active in the 37 mph (60 km/ h) to 125 mph
(200 km/h) range. If ATTENTION ASSIST
detects typical indicators of fatigue or increas-
ing lapses in concentration on the part of the
driver, it suggests taking a break.
Important safety notes ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It might not
always recognize fatigue or increasing inatten-
tiveness in time or fail to recognize them at all.
The system is not a substitute for a well-rested
and attentive driver.
The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is
restricted and warnings may be delayed or not
occur at all: R
if the length of the journey is less than approx-
imately 30 minutes R
if the road condition is poor, e.g. if the surface
is uneven or if there are potholes R
if there is a strong side wind R
if you have adopted a sporty driving style with
high cornering speeds or high rates of accel-
eration R
if you are predominantly driving at a speed
below 37 mph (60 km/h) or above 124 mph
(200 km/h) R
if you are driving with the DISTRONIC PLUS
Steering Assist activated R
if the time has been set incorrectly R
in active driving situations, such as when you
change lanes or change your speed The attention level evaluation is deleted and
restarts when the journey is continued, if: R
you switch off the engine R
you take off your seat belt and open the driv-
er's door, e.g. for a change of drivers or to
take a break
Displaying the attention level
In the assistance menu ( Y
page 195) of the on-
board computer you can call up the current sta-
tus information. X
Select the Assistance display for ATTENTION
ASSIST using the on-board computer
( Y
page 195).
The following information appears: R
length of the journey since the last break. R
the attention level determined by ATTENTION
ASSIST, displayed in a bar display in five levels
from high to low. R
if ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate
the attention level and cannot output a warn-
ing, the System Suspended message
appears. The bar display then changes the
display, e.g. if you are driving at a speed below
37 mph (60 km/h) or above 124 mph
(200 km/h).
Activating ATTENTION ASSIST X
Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-
board computer ( Y
page 196).
The system determines the attention level of
the driver depending on the setting selected:
Standard selected: the sensitivity with which
the system determines the attention level is set
to normal.
Sensitive selected: the sensitivity is set
higher. The attention level detected by Attention
Assist is adapted accordingly and the driver is
warned earlier.
When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the

When ATTENTION ASSIST has been deactivated,
it is automatically reactivated after the engine
has been stopped. The sensitivity selected cor-
responds to the last selection activated (stand-
ard/sensitive).
Warning in the multifunction display If fatigue or increasing lapses in concentration
are detected, a warning appears in the multi-
function display: Attention Assist: Take a
Break!
In addition to the display message shown in the
multifunction display, you will then hear a warn-
ing tone. X
If necessary, take a break. X
Confirm the display message with the v
button on the steering wheel.
On long journeys, take regular breaks in good
time to allow yourself to rest. If you do not take
a break, you will be warned again after
15 minutes at the earliest. This will only happen
if ATTENTION ASSIST still detects typical indi-
cators of fatigue or increasing lapses in concen-
tration.
Vehicles with COMAND multifunction dis-
play: if a warning is output in the multifunction
display, a service station search is performed in
the multimedia system. You can select a service
station and navigation to this service station will
then begin. This function can be activated and
deactivated in the multimedia system.
Traffic Sign Assist
General notes Traffic Sign Assist displays the maximum speed
permitted to the driver in the instrument cluster.
The data and general traffic regulations stored in
the navigation system are used to determine the
current speed limit.
Traffic Sign Assist is a map-based system, and
for this reason, traffic signs put up temporarily
(e.g. near roadworks) are not detected. There is
also no display for changing traffic signs.
If a traffic sign that is relevant to your vehicle is
passed, the display of the speed limits is upda-
ted.
Traffic signs with a restriction indicated by an
additional sign (e.g. in wet conditions) are also
shown. The sign indicating the end of a restriction only
appears with the restriction in the instrument
cluster when: R
the regulation must be observed with the
restriction, or R
Traffic Sign Assist is unable to determine
whether the restriction applies
If Traffic Sign Assist is unable to determine a
maximum permitted speed from any of the avail-
able sources, no speed limit appears in the
instrument cluster either.
Traffic Sign Assist is not available in all coun-
tries. In this case, display C appears in the
assistance graphic ( Y
page 195).
Important safety notes Traffic Sign Assist is only an aid and is not always
able to correctly display speed limits. Traffic
signs always have priority over the Traffic Sign
Assist display.
The system may be either functionally impaired
or temporarily unavailable if the information in
the digital street map of the navigation system is
incorrect or out of date.
Instrument cluster display
Displaying the assistance graphic X
Call up the assistance graphics display func-
tion using the on-board computer
( Y
page 195).
Detected traffic signs are displayed in the
instrument cluster.178
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Driving and parking