boot MERCEDES-BENZ CLS COUPE 2008 Owner's Manual

Lights
96When in reverse gear: the cornering light on
the outside of the bend comes on.
Switching off X
Switch off the turn signal.
i The cornering light is activated until you
turn the steering wheel back to the straight-
ahead position and the turn signal switches
off. The cornering light may remain lit for a
short time, but no more than three minutes.
It then goes out, even if the turn signal is
still switched on. Interior lighting
Front overhead control panel Front overhead control panel
1
X To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
2 ò To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off
3 ¡ To switch the automatic function
on/off
4 X To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
5 ð To switch the front interior lighting
on/off Automatic function
X
To switch on/off: press the ¡ button.
The interior lighting switches on if it is dark
when you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R open the boot
R remove the key from the ignition lock
The interior lighting switches off after a delay.
You can set the delayed switch-off using the
on-board computer.
i If the door is left open, the interior lighting
goes out after approximately five minutes.
Manual control
Front interior lighting
X To switch on/off: press the ð button.
Rear interior lighting
X To switch on/off: press the ¦ button.
Front reading lamps
X To switch on/off: press the X button. Controls
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Loading and stowing
173
Cup holder* in the rear centre console
1
Cover
X To open: slide cover 1 forwards.1
Cup holder
2 Locking mechanism X
To remove: slide locking mechanism 2 in
the direction of the arrow.
X Remove cup holder 1.
X To fit: insert cup holder 1.
X Slide locking mechanism 2 in the opposite
direction to the arrow. Roof rack system*
G
Risk of accident and injury
An incorrectly secured roof rack, ski rack
or load could work loose from the vehicle.
These objects may then be thrown around
and can injure you or others or cause an
accident. Follow the roof rack/ski rack
manufacturers' installation instructions
and special instructions for use.
The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of
gravity, thereby affecting vehicle handling.
You must always observe the maximum
roof load of 100 kg. Always adapt your driv-
ing style to the prevailing road, traffic and
weather conditions and drive with particu-
lar care if the roof is laden.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof rack systems which have been tested and approved for Mercedes-
Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof rack in such a
way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
make sure that you can:
R
raise the sliding/tilting sunroof* fully
R open the boot lid fully 1
Covers
X Fold covers 1 upwards.
X Only secure the roof rack to the anchorage
points under covers 1.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Controls
* optional
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Loading and stowing
174 Skibag*
G
Risk of injury
The skibag is designed to carry up to four
pairs of skis. Do not use the skibag to carry
any other type of load.
The skibag must always be secured when
laden. Otherwise, injuries could be caused
by it in the event of an accident.
Unfolding the skibag and loading skis 1
Cover
2 Release catches
X Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X Press release catches 2 together and fold
down cover 1. 1
Skibag
X Pull skibag 1 into the vehicle interior.
The skibag unfolds.
X Open the front stowage compartment in
the rear centre console.
X Remove the rubber cover.
or
X Remove cup holder. 1
Cover
X Fold cover 1 upwards.
X Open the boot lid. 1
Release button
X Press release button 1.
The flap opens downwards. Controls
* optional
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175Skibag
X
Slide the skis into the skibag from the boot.
1 Strap
X Pull strap 1 tight by the loose end until the
skis are held firmly inside the skibag.
1 Hook
2 Securing ring
X Engage hook 1 in securing ring 2.
X Pull the strap tight by the loose end.
Removing the skis and folding up the
skibag
X Loosen the two straps.
X Remove the hook from the securing ring.
X Take the skis out of the skibag.
X Close the flap in the boot.
X Smooth out the skibag and fold it up.
X Stow the skibag in the rear seat backrest.
X Fold the cover back up. i
You should always close the flap in the
boot if you do not require the skibag. This
will prevent access to the boot from the
vehicle interior.
Removing the skibag
The skibag can be removed for cleaning or
drying.
X Open the boot lid.
1 Button
2 Flap
3 Catch
4 Skibag frame
Controls
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X
Press button 1.
Flap 2 folds down.
X Press catch 3 in and pull out frame 4
containing the skibag. G
Risk of poisoning
When the skibag has been removed, always
drive with the boot lid closed. Exhaust
fumes could otherwise enter the vehicle
interior. Luggage net in the front-passenger
footwell
G
Risk of injury
Only place lightweight items in the luggage
net. Do not use it to transport heavy, bulky,
sharp-edged or fragile objects. In the event
of an accident, the luggage net will not
secure the transported goods. Loading guidelines
G
Risk of injury
Secure and position the load as described
in the loading guidelines.
Even if you follow all the loading guidelines,
the load will increase the risk of injury in the
event of an accident. G
Risk of poisoning
Keep the boot lid closed while the vehicle
is in operation. Otherwise, exhaust fumes
could enter the vehicle interior and poison
you.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of the
load within the vehicle. You should therefore
load your vehicle as shown in the illustrations.
Observe the following notes when transport-
ing a load:
R When transporting a load, never exceed the
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants).
R Position heavy loads as far forwards and as
low in the boot as possible.
R The load must not protrude above the
upper edge of the backrests. R
Always place the load against the front or
rear seat backrests.
R Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant load restraints. Pad sharp
edges for protection.
i Load restraints are available at any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. Retaining hooks in the boot1
Tab
2 Hook
X Pull down hook 2 by tab 1.
Controls
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Where will I find...?
216 Where will I find...?
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located in the luggage
well under the boot floor.1 Warning triangle
X Remove warning triangle 1.Setting up the warning triangle
1
Retainer
2 Side reflectors
3 Feet
X Fold feet 3 down and out to the side.
X Pull side reflectors 2 upwards to form a
triangle and lock them at the top using
retainer 1.
First-aid kit
i Check the expiry date of the first-aid kit
annually, and replace the contents if nec-
essary.
The first-aid kit is located in the stowage com-
partment under the front-passenger seat.
1 Handle
X To open: pull handle 1 up.
X Fold the cover forwards.
X Remove the first-aid kit.
Practical advice
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Where will I find...?
217Fire extinguisher*
i Have the fire extinguisher refilled after
each use and checked every one or two
years. Otherwise, it may fail in an emer-
gency.
Observe the legal requirements in all coun-
tries concerned.
The fire extinguisher is located in the stowage
compartment underneath the driver's seat.1 Handle
X To open: pull handle 1 up.
X Fold the cover forwards.
X Remove the fire extinguisher.
Vehicle tool kit, jack and spare
wheel*
The vehicle tool kit is located in a stowage
compartment underneath the boot floor.
G Risk of injury
The jack is designed only to raise and hold
the vehicle for a short time while a wheel
is being changed.
If you are carrying out work on the vehicle,
you must use stands.
Make sure that the jack is placed on a firm,
non-slip and level surface. Do not use
wooden blocks or similar objects as a jack
underlay. Otherwise, the jack will not be
able to achieve its load-bearing capacity
due to the restricted height.
Do not start the engine at any time while a
wheel is being changed.
Do not lie under the vehicle when it is being
supported by the jack. If you do not raise
the vehicle as described, it could slip off the
jack (e.g. if the engine is started or a door
or the boot lid is opened or closed) and you
could be seriously injured.
i When using the jack, you should also
observe the safety notes in the "Flat tyre"
section ( Y page 276). X
Fold up the boot floor and hook the retainer
into the top of the boot frame.
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit
1 Vehicle tool kit, jack, warning triangle
2 Electric air pump
3 TIREFIT kit
Practical advice
* optional
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Vehicles with "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel*/collapsible emergency
spare wheel* or a spare wheel
1
Vehicle tool kit, wheel wrench, jack
2 "Minispare" emergency spare wheel* or
spare wheel*
3 Fastening element
Removing the "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel*/collapsible emergency
spare wheel or spare wheel*
X Remove the luggage well (Y page 218).
X Turn fastening element 3 anti-clockwise.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel* or spare wheel* 2.Removing or fitting the luggage well
1
Securing clips
2 Luggage well
X To remove: unscrew securing clips 1
from the securing bolts by turning the clips
anti-clockwise.
X Lift up luggage well 2 in the area of secur-
ing clips 1.
X Remove luggage well 2 from the boot. X
To fit: insert the luggage well into the boot
in such a way that securing clips 1 are
roughly aligned with the securing bolts.
X Press the front edge of the luggage well
under the trim of the loading edge in the
direction of the arrows.
X Press securing clips 1 up to the stop
against the securing bolts. Practical advice
* optional
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Display messages
228 Symbol messages
G
Risk of accident and injury
Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose.
In
particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. If this work is not
carried out correctly, the operating safety of your vehicle could be compromised. There is a risk of accident and injury. Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
# The battery is not being charged. Possible
causes:
R
faulty alternator
R torn poly-V-belt
R malfunction in the electronics X
Stop immediately and safely when traffic con-
ditions allow and check the poly-V-belt.
X If it has torn: do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X If it is not damaged:
have the vehicle checked
as soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop. Ê The boot lid is open. X
Close the boot lid. Y G
Risk of accident
Vehicles with an anti-theft alarm sys-
tem*: you are driving with the bonnet
open. X
Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic
conditions as you do so.
X Close the bonnet. Practical advice
* optional
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Locking/unlocking in an emergency
266 Locking/unlocking in an emergency
Emergency key
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked or
locked with the key or the KEYLESS GO
key*, use the emergency key element.
If you use the emergency key element to
unlock and open the driver's door or the boot
lid, the anti-theft alarm system* will be trig-
gered ( Y page 61).
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
X Press the k or j button on the key.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or
X Press the KEYLESS GO but-
ton* ( Y page 74).
or
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS
GO*. Releasing and removing the emergency
key element 1
Release catch
2 Emergency key element
X Push release catch 1 in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
emergency key element 2 from the key. Unlocking the vehicle
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked cen-
trally with the key or the KEYLESS GO key*:
X Remove the emergency key element from
the key (Y page 266). $
To unlock
X Insert the emergency key element fully into
the lock of the driver's door.
X Turn the emergency key element anti-
clockwise to position $.
The door is unlocked.
i On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the
emergency key element clockwise.
X Turn the emergency key element back and
remove it. Practical advice
* optional
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