fold seats MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 2018 Owners Manual

Warning lamp ................................. 228
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 106
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 165
Driving system .............................. .1 63
Function/notes ............................ .1 63
Important safety notes .................. 163
Problem (malfunction) ................... 165
Range of the sensors ..................... 163
Warning display ............................. 164
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 210
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 42
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 210
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 63
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 275
Power washers .................................. 271
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 206
Operation ......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 196
Display message ............................ 207
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 234
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 207
Operation ......................................... 57
Program selector button .................. 133
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Immobilizer ...................................... 74
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
General notes ................................ 125 Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 125
Q QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29
R RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 158
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 201
Radiator cover ................................... 266
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 193
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Reading lamp ..................................... 108
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 121
Setting the airflow ......................... 118
Setting the temperature ................ 117
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 212
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 245
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 225
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 274
Display in the multimedia system .. 170
Function/notes ............................. 169
Switching on/off ........................... 170
Rear window blind ............................ 251
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 10216
Index

reduce the potential for injury to the head and
neck in the event of an accident or similar sit-
uation.
Whenever the rear seats are occupied, only
drive the vehicle with the head restraints
installed and engaged. Head restraints are
intended to help reduce injuries during an
accident.
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint
angle
X
Pull or push the top of the head restraint until
it is in the desired position.
Removing and installing the rear seat
head restraints
G WARNING
If the head restraints are not installed or not
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro-
tection as intended. There is an increased risk
of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the
event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints instal-
led. Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the head
restraint supports the back of the head at
about eye level.
! Make sure that the rear window roller sun-
blind has been retracted before the rear head
restraints are removed. You could otherwise
damage the roller sunblind. The head restraints can only be removed if the
rear seat folds forward. X
To remove: press release catch C and pull
the head restraint out of the guides. X
To re-install: insert the head restraint so that
the notches on the bar are on the left when
viewed in the direction of travel. X
Push the head restraint down until you hear it
engage in position.
Adjusting the multicontour seat The multicontour seat function is only available
for vehicles in Canada.
C
To adjust the thigh cushion
D
To adjust the backrest contour in the lumbar
region

X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 123).X
Briefly press C .
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is
activated in the on-board computer
( Y
page 200): R
the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside. R
the exterior mirrors fold out again automati-
cally as soon as you unlock the vehicle and
then open the driver's or front-passenger
door.
i If the exterior mirrors have been folded in
manually, they do not fold out.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows: X
Vehicles without electrically folding exte-
rior mirrors: manually move the exterior mir-
ror into the correct position. X
Vehicles with electrically folding exterior
mirrors: press and hold button C until you
hear a click and then the mirror engaging in
position ( Y
page 101).
The mirror housing is engaged again and you
can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
( Y
page 101).
Automatic anti-glare mirrors
G WARNING
Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an auto-
matic anti-glare mirror breaks. The electrolyte
is harmful and causes irritation. It must not
come into contact with your skin, eyes, res-
piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed.
There is a risk of injury. If you come into contact with the electrolyte,
observe the following: R
Rinse off the electrolyte from your skin
immediately with water. R
Immediately rinse the electrolyte out of
your eyes thoroughly with clean water. R
If the electrolyte is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly. Do not
induce vomiting. R
If electrolyte comes into contact with your
skin or hair or is swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately. R
Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with electrolyte. R
If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
The exterior mirror on the driver's side and the
rear-view mirror automatically go into anti-glare
mode if: R
the ignition is switched on and R
incident light from headlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting
is switched on.
Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position You can set the front-passenger side exterior
mirror such that you can see the rear wheel on
that side as soon as you engage reverse gear.
You can store this position.102
Mirrors
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

X
To open: slide the cover forwards by han-
dle C in the direction of the arrow until it
engages. X
To close: briefly press the front of handle C .
Stowage compartment under the armrest X
To open: pull handle C up.
The armrest folds out.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-
lowing may be in the stowage space: R
an SD card slot R
a multimedia connector unit with 2 USB ports,
e.g. for iPod ®
, iPhone ®
or MP3 player (see the
separate operating instructions) R
a mobile phone bracket
Stowage compartment under the front
seats
G WARNING
If you exceed the maximum load for the stow-
age compartment, the cover may not be able
to restrain the items. Items may be thrown out
of the stowage compartment and hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Never exceed the maximum permissible load
for the stowage compartment. Stow and
secure heavy objects in the trunk.
The maximum permissible load of the stowage
compartment is 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg). X
To open: pull handle C up and fold cover D
forwards.
i On vehicles with a fire extinguisher, the fire
extinguisher is located in the stowage com-
partment under the driver's seat.
Stowage space in the rear Stowage compartments in the rear center
console
X
To open: slide cover C or D in the direction
of the arrow.
i There is a 12 V socket in the front stowage
compartment.
Stowage compartment 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 cover of the stowage compart-
ment before folding the rear seat armrest
back into the seat backrest.244
Stowage areas
Sto wag e an d features