Side mirror MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class 2013 W218 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2013, Model line: CLS-Class, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class 2013 W218Pages: 376, PDF Size: 13.45 MB
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Vehicle submenu ...........................
222
Video DVD operation ..................... 216
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........210
Overhead control panel ......................35
Override feature Rear side windows ........................... 63P
Paint code number ............................ 365
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...305
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Parking ............................................... 157
Important safety notes
..................157
Parking brake ................................ 158
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 106
Rear view camera .......................... 189
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................186
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 231
Notes/function .............................. 158
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 185
Driving system ............................... 183
Function/notes ............................. 183
Important safety notes .................. 183
Problem (malfunction) ...................186
Range of the sensors ..................... 184
Warning display ............................. 185
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 45
Pedals ................................................. 160
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 308
Power washers .................................. 304
Power windows see Side windows PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message
............................ 232
Operation ......................................... 52
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 218
Display message ............................ 232
Function/notes ................................ 69
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Preventive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection)
Product information ............................21
Program selector button .................. 149
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 141 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........24 R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .............179
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 225
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating
.................223
Display message ............................ 243
Radio
Selecting a station .........................215
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 117
Rear axle level control (AMG
adaptive sport suspension
system) .............................................. 182
Rear compartment Setting the air vents ......................135
Rear seat
Display message ............................ 252
Rear seat (folding the backrest
forwards/back) ................................. 273
Rear view camera Cleaning instructions ..................... 307
Function/notes ............................. 189
Switching on/off ........................... 190
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) .......................10614
Index
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Opening/closing (automatically
from outside)
................................... 84
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................
83
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 252
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Opening dimensions ...................... 371
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 371
Turn signals Display message ............................ 236
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................82
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 81V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........
278
Vehicle Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 251
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings ..........................219
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 337
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 82
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 75
Lowering ........................................ 352
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 159
Pulling away ................................... 141
Raising ........................................... 350
Reporting problems .........................24
Securing from rolling away ............349
Towing away .................................. 318
Transporting .................................. 321
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 82
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................75
Vehicle data ................................... 371
Vehicle data ....................................... 371
Vehicle dimensions ...........................371Vehicle emergency locking
................82
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............365
Vehicle level AIRMATIC ...................................... 180
Vehicle level (display message) .......243
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 312
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 216
VIN ...................................................... 365 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS
................................................ 258
Brakes ........................................... 257
Check Engine ................................. 264
Coolant .......................................... 264
Distance warning ........................... 266
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 266
ESP ®
.............................................. 260
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 261
Fuel tank ........................................ 264
Overview .................................. 30, 255
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
Reserve fuel ................................... 264
Seat belt ........................................ 256
SPORT handling mode ................... 261
SRS ................................................ 263
Tire pressure monitor .................... 267
Warranty ............................................ 364
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 253
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........352
Wheel chock ...................................... 349
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 348
Checking ........................................ 327
Cleaning ......................................... 306
Cleaning (warning) .........................348
Emergency spare wheel ................. 357
Important safety notes .................. 326
Interchanging/changing ................348
Mounting a new wheel ................... 351
Mounting a wheel .......................... 349
Removing a wheel ..........................351 Index
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Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
u Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off
118
;
| Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off
118
=
p Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off
117
?
ï MB Info call button
(mbrace system)
286
A
3 Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof
91
B
G SOS button (mbrace
system)
284
C
Rear-view mirror 106
D
Buttons for the garage door
opener
292 Function Page
E
Integrated electronic
compass
294
F
Microphone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions
G
F Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace
system)
285
H
p Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off
117
I
c Switches the front
interior lighting on/off
118Overhead control panel
35At a glance
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Door control panel
Function Page
:
r45=
Stores
settings for the seat,
exterior mirrors and
steering wheel 107
;
Adjusts the seats
electrically
98
=
%& Unlocks/locks
the vehicle
81
?
Opens the door 81
A
7Zö\
Adjusts and folds the
exterior mirrors in/out
electrically
105 Function Page
B
W Opens/closes the
side windows
87
C
n Activates/
deactivates the override
feature for the side
windows in the rear
compartment
63
D
p Opens/closes the
trunk lid
8536
Door control panel
At a glance
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Adjusting the head restraints
Adjusting the head restraints
electrically X
To adjust the head restraint height: slide
switch for head restraint adjustment : up
or down in the direction of the arrow.
Adjusting the luxury head restraints G
WARNING
When folding back the head restraint side
bolsters, do not put your hands between the
side bolster and the cushion holder. There is
a danger of becoming trapped. X
To adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull right and/or left-
hand side bolster : into the desired
position.
X To adjust the angle of the head
restraint:
push or pull the head restraint in
the direction of arrow ;. Rear seat head restraints Important safety notes
G
WARNING
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust
the head restraints so that they are as
close as possible to your head. This will
reduce the potential for injury to the head and
neck in the event of an accident or similar
situation.
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. G
WARNING
Make sure that the rear seat head restraints
are engaged. Otherwise, their protective
function cannot be guaranteed.
Otherwise, the back of the head will not be
supported in the event of a collision. That
could cause serious or even fatal injuries.
Rear seat occupants could be severely or
even fatally injured.
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint
angle
X
Pull or push the top of the head restraint
until it is in the desired position. Seats
99
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z
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Removing and installing the rear seat
head restraints
G
WARNING
Occupants should only travel sitting on seats
which have the head restraints installed. This
reduces the risk of injury to occupants in the
event of an accident.
! Make sure that the rear window roller
sunblind has been retracted before the rear
head restraints are removed. You could
otherwise damage the roller sunblind.
X
To remove: pull the head restraint up to
the stop.
X Press release catch : 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 on vehicles for Canada. :
To adjust the thigh cushion
; To adjust the backrest contour in the
lumbar region
= To adjust the backrest contour in the
upper back region
? To adjust the side bolsters of the seat
backrest
You can adjust the contour of the front seats
individually
so as to provide optimum support
for your back and sides.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock. Adjusting the active multicontour
seat
Overview :
To adjust the seat cushion length
; To switch the dynamic function on or off
= To adjust the side bolsters of the seat
backrest
? To switch the massage function on or off100
Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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A
To adjust the contour of the backrest to
increase/decrease support
B To adjust the height/depth of the
backrest contour
The active multicontour seat on the driver's
side automatically adapts the sides of the
backrest
to your current driving style. You can
adjust the contour of the seats individually so
as to provide optimum support for your back
and sides.
Dynamic function The dynamic function adjusts the air cushions
in the side bolsters of the seat backrests to
ensure ideal lateral support at all times.
X
To switch on: press button ; once or
twice until the desired level is set.
One or two indicator lamps in button ;
light up.
X To switch off: press button ; repeatedly
until
all indicator lamps in button ; go out.
You can choose between two different levels. Level 1 (one
indicator lamp) Standard setting:
slightly increased
lateral support and
slow build-up of air
pressure in the side
bolsters of the seat
backrest.
Level 2 (two
indicator lamps) Sport setting:
increased lateral
support and fast
build-up of pressure
in the side bolsters
of
the seat backrest. Massage function (PULSE)
The massage function helps you to prevent
muscle tension on long journeys. You can
choose between two levels. X
To switch on: press button ? once or
twice until the desired level is set.
One or two indicator lamps in button ?
light up. The air cushions in the lumbar
region vibrate for approximately
20 minutes. Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
:
To raise the backrest contour
; To soften the backrest contour
= To lower the backrest contour
? To harden the backrest contour
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back. Switching the seat heating on/off
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level
3 may result in excessive seat temperatures.
The health of passengers that have limited
temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to
react to excessively high temperatures may
be affected or they may even suffer burn-like
injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating
level 3 repeatedly. Seats
101
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z
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Driver's and front-passenger seat
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down
from level 3 to level 2 after approximately
eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from
level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
Problems with the seat heating The seat heating has switched off
prematurely or cannot be switched on. The
vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low
because too many electrical consumers are
switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that you do
not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting. Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Activating/deactivating The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the ventilation level you have
selected.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired ventilation level is set.
X To switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off.
i You can open the side windows and the
sliding sunroof using the "Convenience
opening" feature ( Y page 88). The seat
ventilation of the driver's seat
automatically
switches to the highest level.
Problems with the seat ventilation The seat ventilation has switched off
prematurely or cannot be switched on. The
vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low
because too many electrical consumers are
switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that you do
not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting.102
Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered
in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards 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-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY
feature is activated in the on-board computer. Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors G
WARNING
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Objects are actually closer than they
appear.
You could misjudge the distance from
vehicles driving behind and cause an
accident, e.g. when changing lane. For this
reason, make sure of the actual distance from
the vehicle driving behind by glancing over
your shoulder. X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X Press 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. The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button
= as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.
X Press adjustment button = up, down, or
to the left or right until you have adjusted
the exterior mirror to the correct position.
You should have a good overview of traffic
conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
The
exterior mirrors are heated automatically
if the rear window defroster is switched on
and the outside temperature is low.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically This function is only available in vehicles for
Canada.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X Briefly press button :.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while driving. They
could otherwise vibrate.
i If you are driving faster than 9 mph
(15 km/h
) you can no longer fold in the
exterior mirrors.
Setting the exterior mirrors This function is only available in vehicles for
Canada. Mirrors
105
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z
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If the battery has been disconnected or
completely discharged, the exterior mirrors
must be reset. The exterior mirrors will
otherwise
not fold in when you select the Fold
in mirrors when locking function in the on-
board computer ( Y page 223).
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position 1 in the ignition lock.
X Briefly press button :.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically This function is only available in vehicles for
Canada.
If
the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function
is activated in the on-board computer
(Y page 223):
R the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the
outside.
R the exterior mirrors fold out again
automatically 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 out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
X
Vehicles without electrically folding
exterior
mirrors: move the exterior mirror
into the correct position manually.
X Vehicles with electrically folding
exterior
mirrors (only for Canada): press
and hold mirror-folding button : until you
hear a click and then the mirrors engage in
position (Y page 105).
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(Y page 105). Automatic anti-glare mirrors
G
WARNING
If incident light from headlamps is prevented
from striking the sensor in the rear-view
mirror,
for instance, by luggage piled too high
in the vehicle, the mirror's automatic anti-
glare function will not operate.
Incident light could then blind you. This may
distract you from the traffic conditions and,
as a result, you may cause an accident.
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
glare mode if the following conditions are met
simultaneously:
R the ignition is switched on and
R incident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor 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
mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting
and storing the parking position Using reverse gear
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior
mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this
position. 106
Mirrors
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors