fold MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class 2016 W218 User Guide

XPress the:or9 button to select the
Auto. Door Locksfunction.
If the Auto.DoorLocksfunction is switched
on, the multifunction display shows the vehi-
cle's doors in orange.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
If you activate the Auto.
DoorLocksfunction,
the vehicle is centrally locked above a speed of
around 9 mph (15 km/h).
For further information on the automatic locking feature, see (
Ypage 82).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on the AcousticLockfunction, an
acoustic signal sounds when you lock the vehi-
cle.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Vehiclesubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Acoustic Lockfunction.
If the Acoustic Lockfunction is activated,
the & symbol in the multifunction display
lights up orange.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Convenience
Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
GWARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the steering
wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress one of the memory function position
buttons, or
Rmove the switch for steering wheel adjust-
ment in the opposite direction to that in
which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Conveniencesubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XUsing :or9, select the EasyEntry/Exitfunction.
If the EasyEntry/Exitfunction is activated,
the vehicle steering wheel is displayed in
orange in the multifunction display.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature (
Ypage 102).
Switching the belt adjustment on/off
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Conveniencesubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Belt Adjustmentfunction.
When the Belt Adjustmentfunction is acti-
vated, the seat belt is displayed in orange in
the multifunction display.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
For further information on belt adjustment, see
(
Ypage 45).
Switching the fold-in mirrors when lock-
ing feature on/off
This function is only available when the vehicle is
equipped with the electrical fold-in function.
When you switch on the Auto. Mirror Fold‐
ingfunction, the exterior mirrors are folded in
when the vehicle is locked. If you unlock the
vehicle and then open the driver's or front-
passenger door, the exterior mirrors fold out
again.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Conveniencesubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
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XPress the:or9 button to select the
Auto. Mirror Foldingfunction.
If the Auto. Mirror Foldingfunction is
switched on, the multifunction display shows
the vehicle's exterior mirror in orange.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
If you have switched on the Auto. MirrorFoldingfunction and you fold in the exterior
mirrors by pressing button :, the exterior mir-
rors will not fold out automatically (
Ypage 104).
You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors
using button :.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress the=or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Factory Settingsubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
The Reset All Settings?function
appears.
XPress the :or9 button to select Noor
Yes.
XPress ato confirm the selection.
If you have selected Yesand confirmed, the
multifunction display shows a confirmation
message.
For safety reasons, the Day Lights
function in
the Lightssubmenu is only reset if the vehicle
is stationary.
AMG menu (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
WARMUP
:Digital speedometer
;Gear indicator
=Upshift indicator
?Engine oil temperature
ACoolant temperature
BStatus indicator for ECO start/stop function
(Ypage 130)
XPress =or; on the steering wheel to
select the AMGmenu.
Upshift indicator: upshift indicatorUP=
indicates that the engine has reached the
overrevving range when in the manual drive
program.
Engine oil temperature: if the engine is at
normal operating temperature, the multifunc- tion display shows oil temperature ?in
white.
If the multifunction display shows oil temper-
ature ?in blue, the engine is not yet at nor-
mal operating temperature. Avoid driving at
full engine output during this time.
If the conditions for the ECO start/stop func-
tion are fulfilled and the vehicle is stationary,
the menu shows status indicator B.
SETUP
:Drive program (C/SS+orM)
;ESP®mode ON,OFFor SPORT handling
mode SPORT
=Suspension setting COMFORT,SPORTor
SPORT +
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Glove box
XTo open:pull handle :and open glove box
flap ;.
XTo close: fold glove box flap ;upwards until
it engages.
iThe glove box can be ventilated
(Ypage 125).
The glove box can only be locked and unlocked
using the mechanical key.
XTo lock: insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it 90° clockwise to position 2.
XTo unlock:insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it 90° counter-clockwise to
position 1.
Eyeglasses compartment
There is a compartment to stow eyeglasses in
the headliner on the driver's side.
XTo open: pull down eyeglasses compart-
ment :by the handle.
Stowage compartments in the center
console
Except Mercedes-AMG vehicles
XTo open: slide the cover forwards by han-
dle :in the direction of the arrow until it
engages.
XTo close: briefly press the front of handle :.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
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XBriefly press trim:.
iThe stowage tray can be removed.
Stowage compartment under the arm-
rest
XTo open:pull handle :up.
The armrest folds out.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-
lowing may be in the stowage compartment: a
multimedia connector unit with an SD card slot
and 2 USB ports (Media Interface), e.g. for use
with an iPod
®, iPhone®or MP3 player; see the
separate operating instructions.
Stowage compartment under the front
seats
GWARNING
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).
XTo open: pull handle :up and fold cover ;
forwards.
iOn vehicles with a fire extinguisher, the fire
extinguisher is located in the stowage com-
partment under the driver's seat.
Stowage compartments in the rear cen-
ter console
XTo open: slide covers :and ;in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
iThere is a 12 V power 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.
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XTo open:fold down seat armrest ;.
XFold cover:of the armrest upwards.
Stowage nets
Stowage nets are located in the front-passenger
footwell and on the left-hand side of the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 251)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
(
Ypage 251).
Rear bench seat through-loading fea-
ture
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for-
wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
RThe vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
RObjects or loads in the trunk cannot be
restrained by the seat backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 251). The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backrests
can be folded down separately to increase the
trunk capacity.
Folding the seat backrest forward
iVehicles with memory function: when you
fold one or both parts of the rear seat back-
rest forwards, the respective front seat
moves forward slightly, when necessary, in
order to avoid contact.
XVehicles without memory function: if neces-
sary, move the driver's or front-passenger
seat forward.
XOpen the trunk.
XPull right-hand or left-hand rear seat backrest
release handle :.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released.
XFold rear seat backrest ;forwards.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the seat backrest back
!Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
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backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
XFold rear seat backrest:back until it
engages.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the multifunction
display in the instrument cluster. A warning
tone also sounds.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
iYou should always engage the rear seat
backrests if you do not need the through-
loading feature. This will prevent unauthor-
ized access to the trunk from the vehicle inte-
rior.
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
General notes
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
RObserve the loading guidelines (Ypage 251).
RSecure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
RDistribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly.
RDo not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip
protection for light loads.
RDo not route tie-downs across sharp edges or corners.
RPad sharp edges for protection.
Trunk
:Cargo tie-down rings
EASY-PACK trunk box
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the load surface moves up, your hands may become trapped on the frame of the
EASY-PACK trunk box. There is a risk of injury.
When the load surface moves up, make sure
that your hands are not within the sweep of
the load surface. If someone becomes trap-
ped, carefully push the center of the load sur-
face downward.
!When the EASY-PACK trunk box is pulled
out, no objects may be placed on the frame of
the box, nor should the frame be pushed from
above. Otherwise, the box could be damaged.
!Sharp-edged, pointed or fragile objects can
damage the EASY-PACK trunk box and then
be thrown out. There is a risk of injury.
Do not transport sharp-edged, pointed or
fragile objects in the EASY-PACK trunk box.
Always store and secure these or similar
objects in the trunk outside of the EASY-PACK
trunk box.
!If you exceed the maximum permitted load
of the EASY-PACK trunk box, objects can be
thrown out of the EASY-PACK trunk box and
strike vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always observe the maximum permitted load
of the EASY-PACK trunk box. Always store
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strong and direct sunlight. The passenger
compartment in the area of the center con-
sole can otherwise be damaged by the con-
centrated and reflected sunlight.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 251).
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console
Except Mercedes-AMG vehicles
:
Cup holder
You can remove the cup holder's rubber mat for
cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
:
Cup holder
;Cover
You can remove the rubber mat of the cup
holder in the direction of the arrow to clean it.
Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
XTo open: slide cover ;to its foremost posi-
tion.
Cup holder in the rear-compartment
center console
XTo open: slide cover :forwards.
XTo remove the insert: slide catch;inwards
in the direction of the arrow.
XRemove cup holder insert =upwards.
XTo re-install the insert: place the insert in
the stowage space.
XSlide catch ;outwards in the direction of the
arrow until it engages.
You can remove the insert and the rubber mat of
the cup holder to clean them. Clean them with
clean, lukewarm water only.
Cup holder 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 cup holder before folding the rear
seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup holder
could be damaged.
XFold down the rear seat armrest.
XTo open: raise the rear seat armrest cover.
XPress release catch :.
Cup holder ;folds out forwards.
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XSwing the rear seat armrest cover back down,
if necessary.
XTo close:raise the rear seat armrest cover.
Swing cup holder ;back until it engages.
Bottle holder
GWARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In
addition, cupholders, open stowage spaces
and mobile phone brackets cannot always
retain all objects they contain. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
RAlways stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
RClose the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 251).
!Make sure that any bottles weighing more
than 1.1 lb(0.5 kg) that are stored in the bottle
holder, rest on the vehicle floor. The bottle
holder could otherwise be damaged.
XPress the outer edge of button :and slide in
the direction of the arrow until the bottle fits
into the opening.
XInsert the bottle into the bottle holder. The bottle holder is suitable for bottles with a
capacity of 25 fl. oz. (0.7
l)to 54 fl. oz. (1.5 l).
The bottle holder does not secure the bottles; it
merely prevents them from tipping over.
Sun visors
Overview
GWARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving.
:Mirror light
;Bracket
=Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
?Vanity mirror
AMirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor
Mirror light :only functions if the sun visor is
clipped into bracket ;and mirror cover Ahas
been folded up.
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Glare from the side
XFold down sun visor:.
XPull sun visor:out of retainer ;.
XSwing sun visor :to the side.
XSlide sun visor :horizontally as required.
Rear window roller sunblind
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Parts of the body could be trapped in the
sweep of the roller sunblind when the roller
sunblind is extended or retracted. There is a
risk of injury.
When extending or retracting make sure that
no parts of the body are in the sweep of the
roller sunblind. Briefly press the button again
if someone becomes trapped. The opening or
closing process is briefly stopped. The roller
sunblind then returns to its initial position.
!Make sure that the roller sunblind can move
freely. Otherwise, the roller sunblind or other
objects could be damaged.
Extending/retracting from the driver's
seat
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 127).
XTo extend or retract: briefly press button:.
The roller sunblind fully extends or fully
retracts.
XTo stop: briefly press button :again.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and moves
back into the out-of-use position.
Ashtray
Front ashtray
!The stowage space under the ashtray is not
heat resistant. Before placing lit cigarettes in the ashtray, make sure that the ashtray is
properly engaged. Otherwise, the stowage
space could be damaged.
Except Mercedes-AMG vehicles
XTo open: slide cover :forwards until it
engages.
XTo remove the insert: hold insert=by the
ribbing at the sides and lift it up ;and out.
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XTo re-install the insert:press insert=into
the holder until it engages.
XTo close: briefly press cover :at the front.
The cover moves back.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
XTo open: briefly press the trim on cover :.
The stowage compartment opens.
XTo remove the insert: slide insert;for-
wards in the direction of the arrow.
XRemove insert ;.
XTo re-install the insert: place the insert into
the holder and press it in the opposite direc-
tion of the arrow until it engages.
XTo close: fold down cover :.
You can remove the ashtray insert and use the
resulting compartment for stowage.
Rear-compartment ashtray
XTo open: slide cover ;forwards.
XTo remove the insert: pull insert:up and
out.
XTo install the insert: install insert:into the
holder from above and press down into the
holder until it engages.
Cigarette lighter
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
Rthe hot cigarette lighter falls
Ra child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette lighter when road and traffic conditions permit.
Cigarette lighter in the front compart-
ment
Except Mercedes-AMG vehicles
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 127).
XTo open: slide cover :forwards until it
engages.
XPress in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
XTo close: briefly press cover :at the front.
The cover moves back.
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