rear view mirror MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class 2016 W218 Owner's Manual

Cargo tie down rings.........................255
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 45
CD player (on-board computer) ........201
Center console
Lower section .................................. 37
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 38
Upper section .................................. 36
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 207
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........7 6
Child
Restraint system .............................. 59
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 62
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 60
On the front-passenger seat ............ 62
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 62
Top Tether ...................................... .61
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 62
Rear doors ...................................... .63
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 261
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .282
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 117
Controlling automatically ...............1 20
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 120
Defrosting the windows ................. 122
Defrosting the windshield ....... ....... 122
Du

al-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 115
General notes ................................ 114
Indicator lamp ................................ 120
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 118
Maximum cooling .......................... 122
Overview of systems ......................1 14
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 124 Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 120
Rear control panel ......................... 117
Refrigerant ..................................... 335
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 336
Setting the air distribution ............. 121
Setting the air vents ......................1
25
Setting the airflow ......................... 122
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 121
Setting the temperature ................ 121
Setting the temperature with 3-
zone automatic climate control ..... 121
Setting the temperature with dual-
zone automatic climate control ..... 121
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 124
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 124
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 123
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ..................................................1 22
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 33
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 327
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 204
Display message ............................ 215
Operation/notes .............................. 67
COMAND
Switching on/off ........................... 246
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Combination switch .......................... 108
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Ma

n-
ual ..................................................2 45
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
Controller ...........................................2 46
Convenience box ............................... 255
Convenience closing feature .............. 88
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Warning lamp ................................. 238
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 69
Exhaust check ................................... 149
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 283
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 107
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Folding in/out (automatically) .......1 04
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Setting ...........................................1 04
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Storing the parking position .......... 105
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 252
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 247
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 287
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 287
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 288
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ...........................................2 72
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 329
Two-way radio ................................ 329
Fuel
Consumption statistics .................. 199
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 199
Displaying the range ......................1 99
Driving tips ....................................1 49
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 332
Important safety notes .................. 332
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146 Refueling ........................................ 143
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 332
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 145
Opening ......................................... 144
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 199
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 332
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 286
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 99
Before changing .............................2 99
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 300
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 300
Important safety notes .................. 299
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 272
General notes ................................ 269
Important safety notes .................. 270
Opening/closing the garage door .. 272
Problems when programming ........2 72
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 270
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 271
Gasoline ............................................. 332
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 209
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box ...........................................2 52
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 45
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................109
Head bags
Display message ............................ 218
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General notes .................................. 78
Inserting .......................................... 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Removing .........................................78
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

nsmission 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
Index13

O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test .............................. .51
Occupant safety
Air bags .......................................... .46
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Important safety notes .................... 41
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 41
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 63
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 41
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 198
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 209
Assistance menu ........................... 203
Audio menu ................................... 201
Convenience submenu .................. 208
Display messages .......................... 212
Displaying a service message ........ 278
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 160
Factory settings submenu ............. 209
Important safety notes .................. 196
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 205
Lighting submenu .......................... 206
Menu overview .............................. 198
Message memory .......................... 212 Navigation menu ............................ 200
Operation ....................................... 197
RACETIMER ................................... 210
Service menu ................................. 205
Settings menu ............................... 205
Standard display ............................ 198
Telephone menu ............................ 202
Trip menu ...................................... 198
Vehicl
e su
bmenu ........................... 207
Video DVD operation ..................... 202
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Important safety notes .................... 28
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 23
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 26
Outside temperature display ........... 196
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 63
P
Paint code number ............................ 330
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 280
Panic alarm .......................................... 41
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 146
Parking brake ................................ 147
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
Rear view camera .......................... 177
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 173
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 214
Notes/function .............................. 147
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 108
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PARKTRONICDeactivating/activating ................. 172
Driving system ...............................1 70
Function/notes .............................1 70
Important safety notes .................. 170
Problem (malfunction) ................... 173
Range of the sensors ..................... 170
Warning display ............................. 171
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 219
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 42
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 219
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 63
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 245
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 283
Power washers .................................. 280
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 215
Operation ......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 204
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ................................ 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 243
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 216
Operation ......................................... 57
Program selector button .................. 138
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Immobilizer ...................................... 74
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
General notes ................................ 129
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 129
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29
R
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles).................................................... 165
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 210
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 201
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 245
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Reading lamp ..................................... 110
Rear compartment
Setting the airflow ......................... 122
Setting the temperature ................ 121
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 221
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 254
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 234
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 282
Display in the multimedia system .. 178
Function/notes ............................. 177
Switching on/off ........................... 178
Rear window blind ............................ 260
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 124
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 335
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 143
Index15

Overhead control panel
FunctionPage
:uSwitches the rear inte-
rior lighting on/off110
;| Switches the automatic
interior lighting control
on/off
110
=p Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off110
?ï MB Info call button
(mbrace system)265
A3 Opens/closes the slid-
ing sunroof91
BG SOS button (mbrace
system)264
CRear-view mirror104
FunctionPage
DButtons for the garage door
opener270
EMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and Voice Control
System (see the separate
operating instructions)
FF Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace system)265
Gp Switches the left-hand
reading lamp on/off110
Hc Switches the front inte-
rior lighting on/off110
Overhead control panel39
At a glance

Correct driver's seat position
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
Observe the following when adjusting steering
wheel :, seat belt ;and driver's seat =:
Ryou are as far away from the driver's air bag as
possible.
Ryou are sitting in a normal upright position.
Ryour thighs are slightly supported by the seat
cushion.
Ryour legs are not entirely stretched and you
can depress the pedals properly.
Rthe back of your head is supported at eye level
by the center of the head restraint.
Ryou can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
Ryou can move your legs freely.
Ryou can see all the displays in the instrument
cluster clearly.
Ryou should have a good overview of traffic
conditions.
Rthe seat belt is pulled snugly against the bodyand is routed across the center of your shoul-
der and across your hips in the pelvic area.
Further related subjects:
RElectrical seat adjustment (Ypage 95)
RAdjusting the steering wheel (Ypage 100)
RFastening the seat belt correctly (Ypage 44).
RAdjusting the rear-view mirror and exterior
mirrors (Ypage 103).
RStoring the seat, steering wheel and exterior
mirror settings using the memory function
(
Ypage 105).
Seats
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
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.
The seats can still be adjusted when there is no
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
GWARNING
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.
Observe the safety notes on "Air bags"
(
Ypage 46) and "Children in the Vehicle"
(Ypage 58).
94Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

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
XPull or push the top of the head restraint until
it is in the desired position.
Removing and installing the rear seat
head restraints
GWARNING
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.
XTo remove: press release catch :and pull
the head restraint out of the guides.
XTo re-install: insert the head restraint so that
the notches on the bar are on the left when
viewed in the direction of travel.
XPush 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.
: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 back-
rest
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
individually so as to provide optimum support
for your back and sides.
Seats97
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z

The last position of the steering wheel is stored
when you switch off the ignition or when you
store the setting with the memory function
(
Ypage 105).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is trig-
gered 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 eas-
ier 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
(
Ypage 208).
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 127).
XPress button :for the left-hand exterior mir-
ror or button ;for the right-hand exterior
mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding but-
ton 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.
XPress 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 condi-
tions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger field
of vision.
After the engine has been started, the exterior
mirrors are automatically heated if the rear win-
dow defroster is switched on and the outside
temperature is low. Heating takes a maximum of
ten minutes.
iYou can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster.
Mirrors103
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z

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 simul-
taneously:
Rthe ignition is switched on and
Rincident 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 position the front-passenger side exte-
rior 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.
Using reverse gear
:Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
;Button for the front-passenger side exterior
mirror
=Adjustment button
?Memory button M
XStop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to
position 2in the ignition lock (Ypage 127).
XPress button ;for the exterior mirror on the
front-passenger side.
XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
XUse adjustment button =to adjust the exte-
rior mirror to a position that allows you to see the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
iIf you shift the transmission to another posi-
tion, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving position.
Using the memory button
You can store the parking position of the exte-
rior mirror on the front-passenger side using
memory button M?. The reverse gear must not
be engaged.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 127).
XWith the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, use adjustment
button =to adjust the exterior mirror. In the
exterior mirror, the rear wheel and the curb
should be visible.
XPress memory button M? and one of the
arrows on adjustment button =within three
seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
XIf the mirror moves out of position, repeat
these steps.
Calling up a stored parking position set-
ting
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 127).
XAdjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button ;.
XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side
moves back to its original position:
Ras soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h)
Rif you press button :for the exterior mirror
on the driver's side
Memory function
Storing settings
GWARNING
If you use the memory function on the driver's side while driving, you could lose control of
Memory function105
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z