2010 Mercedes-benz CLS Class Owners Manual

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X Press and hold remote trunk opening/ closing switch : until the trunk is closed. X To interrupt the closing procedure: Release remote trunk opening/closing switch :. Closing the trunk from the outside automatically G Warning! Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk lid. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the closing procedure, do one of the following: RPress button F on the SmartKey. RPress or pull the remote trunk opening/ closing switch (on the driver’s door). RPress the trunk closing switch. RPress the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch. RPull the trunk lid handle. Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS- GO removed from the vehicle, the remote 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 74 Version: 2.11.8.1 74 Locking and unlocking trunk opening/closing switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. In vehicles with trunk opening/closing system you can close the trunk separately from the outside using the trunk closing switch. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO X Press trunk closing switch : briefly. If the trunk lid comes into contact with an object while closing, the closing procedure is stopped and the trunk lid reopens slightly. This will happen only while the trunk is in its upper motion sequence. Check if luggage has been piled too high, for example. Closing the trunk and locking vehicle from outside In vehicles with trunk opening/closing system and KEYLESS-GO, you can close the trunk and lock the vehicle simultaneously from the outside using the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch. X Make sure you have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you. X Press KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch : briefly. With all doors closed: RThe locking knobs in the doors move down. RThe trunk lid starts to close automatically. RAll turn signal lamps flash three times to confirm locking once the trunk has closed completely. RAn acoustic signal sounds three times. RThe anti-theft alarm system is armed. If the trunk lid comes into contact with an object while closing, the closing procedure is stopped and the trunk lid reopens slightly. This will happen only while the trunk is in its upper motion sequence. Check if luggage has been piled too high, for example. Trunk lid emergency release The trunk lid can be opened from inside the trunk with the emergency release button. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 75 Version: 2.11.8.1 Locking and unlocking 75 X Briefly press emergency release button :. The emergency release button unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion. Illumination of the emergency release button: RThe button flashes for 30 minutes after opening the trunk. RThe button flashes for 60 minutes after closing the trunk. The emergency release button does not open the trunk, if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected. If the vehicle has previously been locked centrally with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, opening the trunk from the inside using the emergency release button will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, see (Y page 63). Valet locking You can lock the trunk separately with the mechanical key. This denies unauthorized access to the trunk, e.g. when you valet park the vehicle. X Leave only the SmartKey less its mechanical key with the vehicle. X Valet locking: Close the trunk. X Remove the mechanical key from the SmartKey (Y page 261). X Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock. X Turn the mechanical key clockwise to position 2 and remove the mechanical key in that position to lock the trunk. The trunk remains locked even when the vehicle is centrally unlocked. You can then only open the trunk with the mechanical key. X Canceling: Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock. X Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise to neutral position 1 and remove the mechanical key in that position to unlock the trunk. You can now open the trunk. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 76 Version: 2.11.8.1 76 Starter switch positions Starter switch positions SmartKey G Observe Safety notes, see page 52. X Always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. This will help to prevent accelerated vehicle battery discharge or a completely discharged vehicle battery. If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be sufficiently charged. X Check the vehicle battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 279). or X Get a jump start (Y page 280). KEYLESS-GO G Observe Safety notes, see page 52. Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-GO function. The SmartKey must be present in the vehicle. Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button without depressing the brake pedal corresponds to the various starter switch positions (Y page 76). Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button with the brake pedal firmly depressed will start the engine (Y page 97). The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function. X Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P. X Do not depress the brake pedal. Starter switch g For removing SmartKey (gear selector lever must be in park position P) 1 Power supply for some electrical consumers, e.g. wipers 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position 3 Starting position When you switch on the ignition, all lamps in the instrument cluster come on. The low- beam headlamp indicator lamp, high-beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps will only come on if activated. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (Y page 251). If the SmartKey is left in starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the starter switch. In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock, remove SmartKey from the starter switch and reinsert. The steering is locked when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 77 Version: 2.11.8.1 Seats 77 is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (Y page 251). i When you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once, the power supply is again switched off. Seats Safety notes G Warning! In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control the following must be done before the vehicle is put into motion: Rseat adjustment Rhead restraint adjustment Rsteering wheel adjustment Rrear view mirror adjustment Rfastening of seat belts G Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and seat belts are properly positioned on the body. G Warning! Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt. KEYLESS-GO start/stop button : USA only ; Canada only Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1 X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, e.g. wipers. i When you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button Ronce more, the ignition (position 2) is switched on Rtwice more the power supply is again switched off Ignition (or position 2) X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button twice. This supplies power for all electrical consumers. When you switch on the ignition, all lamps in the instrument cluster come on. The low- beam headlamp indicator lamp, high-beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps will only come on if activated. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 78 Version: 2.11.8.1 or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. G Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. Seat adjustment ! When moving the seats, make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise, you could damage the seats and/or the items. Power seats i The memory function (Y page 85) lets you store the settings for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 78 Seats Observe the following points: RAdjust the seat backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. RAdjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far back as possible with the driver still able to operate the controls properly. RAdjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible. The center of the head restraint must support the back of the head at eye level. RNever place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted. Failure to do so could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G Warning! The power seats can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle”. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/ 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 79 Version: 2.11.8.1 Seats 79 X Seat fore and aft adjustment: Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow ?. i When moving the seat fore or aft, the head restraints may readjust automatically. X Seat backrest tilt: Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow A. X Seat height: Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow =. X Seat cushion tilt: Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow ; until your upper legs are lightly supported. X Head restraint height: Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow :. Head restraint fore and aft adjustment You can adjust the side cushions of the head restraints individually. X Adjusting side cushions: Pull or push side cushions : into desired position. X Adjusting forward or backward: Pull or push head restraint in direction of arrow ;. Lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the front seat’s lumbar support to help enhance support to your spine. X While seated, reach behind you with both hands and find upper edge of the head restraint. X Push or pull on the upper edge of the head restraint cushion to the desired position. Comfort head restraint G Warning! When folding back the side cushions, never reach between the side cushion and the mounting post. You could otherwise be trapped. X Move adjustment lever : in direction of the arrows until you have reached a comfortable seating position. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 80 Seats Rear seat head restraints G Warning! For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints. G Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints installed when the rear seats are occupied. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. G Warning! Make sure the rear seat head restraints engage when placing them upright manually. Otherwise their protective function cannot be ensured. 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 can be seriously injured or killed. Folding rear seat head restraints back The rear seat head restraints can be folded backward for increased visibility. 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 80 Version: 2.11.8.1 X Switch on the ignition. X Press the symbol-side on head restraint release switch : to release the head restraints. The head restraints will fold backward. Placing rear seat head restraints upright X Pull the head restraint forward until it locks into position. Multicontour seat The multicontour seat has a movable seat cushion and inflatable air cushions built into the seat backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 81 Version: 2.11.8.1 Seats 81 X Switch on the ignition. X Seat cushion depth: Adjust the seat cushion depth to the length of your upper leg using switch ?. X Seat backrest contour: Adjust the contour of the seat backrest to the desired position using W or X. X Move the seat backrest support cushion to the bottom with button = or to the center with button ;. X Seat backrest side bolsters: Adjust the side bolsters so that they provide good lateral support using switch :. i If, after a period of time, the seat no longer provides the desired contour, then repeat the adjustment procedure. Seat ventilation i The seat ventilation for the driver’s seat can be activated using the summer opening feature (Y page 96). X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Press seat ventilation switch :. Three blue indicator lamps in seat ventilation switch : come on. X Press seat ventilation switch : repeatedly until the desired ventilation level is set. X Switching off: Press seat ventilation switch : repeatedly until all indicator lamps go out. If one or more of the indicator lamps in the seat ventilation switch : are flashing, there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat ventilation switches off automatically. The seat ventilation will switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available. Seat heating Front seat heating switches The blue indicator lamps in seat ventilation switch : come on to show which ventilation level you have selected. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 82 Version: 2.11.8.1 82 Multifunction steering wheel Rear seat heating switch (Canada only) The red indicator lamps in seat heating switch : come on to show which heating level you have selected. The seat heating switches from level 3 (high) to level 2 after approximately 5 minutes. The seat heating switches from level 2 to level 1 (low) after approximately 10 minutes. After approximately 20 minutes in level 1, the seat heating switches off automatically. X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Press seat heating switch :. Three red indicator lamps in seat heating switch : come on. X Press seat heating switch : repeatedly until the desired seat heating level is set. X Switching off: Press seat heating switch : repeatedly until all indicator lamps go out. If one or more of the indicator lamps in seat heating switch : are flashing, there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat heating switches off automatically. The seat heating will switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available. Multifunction steering wheel Safety notes G Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The electrical steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Make sure Ryou can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows Ryou can move your legs freely Rall displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible Steering wheel adjustment X Adjusting steering wheel in or out: Move stalk in direction of arrows :. X Adjusting steering wheel up or down: Move stalk in direction of arrows ;. i The memory function (Y page 85) lets you store the settings for the steering wheel together with the settings for the 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 83 Version: 2.11.8.1 seat position and the exterior rear view mirrors. Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows the driver an easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is in its uppermost position. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated in the Convenience submenu of the control system (Y page 124). G Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To stop steering wheel movement, move steering wheel adjustment stalk or press one of the memory position buttons. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you close the driver’s door with the ignition switched on. The steering wheel will also return to its last set position when you insert the SmartKey into the starter switch or press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once with the driver’s door closed. i The last set steering wheel position is stored when the ignition is switched off or the position is stored in memory (Y page 86). With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The steering wheel also tilts upwards when you open the driver’s door with the SmartKey Multifunction steering wheel 83 in starter switch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 1. i When the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is started. G Warning! Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Crash-responsive exit aid When you open the driver’s door after an accident has occurred, the steering column moves up. The position of the SmartKey in the starter switch is insignificant. This function facilitates exiting as well as rescue of vehicle occupants. The crash-responsive exit aid can only be triggered when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated via the control system. Heated steering wheel The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 84 Mirrors X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Turn switch at the tip of the stalk in direction of arrow :. Indicator lamp = comes on. i The steering wheel heating may be suspended temporarily. However, indicator lamp = remains on. The steering wheel heating is suspended when the temperature of the vehicle interior is above 86‡ (30†). It is also suspended when the temperature of the steering wheel is above 95‡ (35†). When these conditions do not apply anymore, steering wheel heating continues. X Switching off: Turn switch at the tip of stalk in direction of arrow ;. Indicator lamp = goes out. i Indicator lamp = flashes or goes out in case of power surge or undervoltage or if the steering wheel heating malfunctions. i The steering wheel heating switches off automatically when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, when you switch off the ignition and open the driver’s door. For more information on the steering wheel, see “Multifunction steering wheel” (Y page 110). Mirrors Notes Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic conditions. Interior rear view mirror X Adjust the interior rear view mirror manually. 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 84 Version: 2.11.8.1 Exterior rear view mirrors G Warning! Exercise care when using the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror and glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. i You can store the settings for the exterior rear view mirror position with the memory function (Y page 85). X Switch on the ignition. X Press button = for the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror or button : for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. X Press adjustment button ; up, down, left or right according to the desired setting. ! If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly hit from the front, manually snap it back into place. i At low ambient temperatures, the exterior rear view mirrors will be heated automatically. Auto-dimming rear view mirrors The exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side and the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when the 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 85 Version: 2.11.8.1 ignition is switched on and incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mirror. The rear view mirrors will not react if the automatic transmission is set to reverse gear R or the interior lighting is switched on. G Warning! The auto dimming function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the interior rear view mirror. The interior rear view mirror and the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not react, for example, if the rear window sunshade is in raised position. Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles (incident light) could blind you. As a result, you may not be able to observe traffic conditions and could cause an accident. Exterior rear view mirror parking position To assist during parking maneuvers, you can set the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the rear wheel and the road curb. Setting and storing the parking position X Switch on the ignition. X Press button :, to select the passenger- side exterior rear view mirror. Memory function 85 X Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R. The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror moves to the preset parking position. X Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror with adjustment button ; so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb. X Press memory button M ? and within 3 seconds, press one of the arrows of adjustment button ;. The parking position is stored if the exterior rear view mirror does not move. Calling up the parking position X Switch on the ignition. X Press button :, to select the passenger- side exterior rear view mirror. X Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R. The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror moves to the stored parking position. The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position R10 seconds after you have put the gear selector lever out of reverse gear R Rimmediately once your vehicle exceeds a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) Rimmediately when you press button = to select the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror Memory function Notes With the memory function you can store up to three different configurations per front seat. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 86 Lighting Each memory position button on the driver’s side can store all of the following settings: RSeat position RMulticontour seat: previously saved settings RSteering wheel position RExterior rear view mirrors’ position G Warning! Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Each memory position button on the front passenger side can store all of the following settings: RSeat position RMulticontour seat: previously saved settings 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 86 Version: 2.11.8.1 Recalling positions from memory X Press and hold desired memory position button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat has moved to the stored position completely. On the driver’s side, also wait for the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to move to the stored position. i Releasing the memory position button stops movement to the stored positions immediately. Lighting Notes i If you drive in countries with left-hand driving, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. Relevant information can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i Vehicles equipped with active Bi-Xenon headlamps: The active Bi-Xenon headlamps increase usable illumination over conventional headlamps because they follow the curvature of the road ahead. The beams of the active Bi-Xenon headlamps shift to either side according to the vehicle’s steering angle and speed. Storing positions into memory X Adjust the seats. X On the driver’s side, also adjust the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the desired positions. X Press memory button M once and within 3 seconds press memory position button 1, 2 or 3. When the settings are stored to the selected position, an acknowledgement signal sounds. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 87 Version: 2.11.8.1 Exterior lamp switch ! Failure to switch off the parking lamps when leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged battery. Lighting 87 1 W Standing lamps, left 2 X Standing lamps, right 3 $ Off Daytime running lamp mode 4 Ã Automatic headlamp mode Daytime running lamp mode 5 T Parking lamps (also tail lamps, license plate lamps, side marker lamps and instrument panel lamps) 6 L Low-beam headlamps or high-beam headlamps 7 N Front fog lamps 8 R Rear fog lamp i The exterior lamps (except standing lamps or parking lamps) go out automatically when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or open the driver’s door with the ignition switched off. When the parking lamps or the rear fog lamp are switched on and you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and open the driver’s door, an acoustic signal sounds. In addition the message Switch Off Lights appears in the multifunction display. Switch off the parking lamps or the rear fog lamp manually. Low-beam headlamps The low-beam headlamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position L. The following lamps come on: RLow-beam headlamps RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps RInstrument panel lamps RGreen indicator lamp T in the exterior lamp switch RGreen indicator lamp L in the instrument cluster X Switching off: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position $. Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps come on and go out automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light: RLow-beam headlamps RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps G Warning! If the exterior lamp switch is set to Ã, the headlamps will not automatically come on under foggy conditions. To minimize risk to you and to others, activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 88 Lighting L when driving or when traffic and/or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so. In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position Ã to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from Ã to L will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all times. X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position Ã. The following lamps come on and go out depending on the brightness of the ambient light with the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button pressed once: RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps When the engine is running, the low-beam headlamps will also come on and turn off automatically. Canada only: High-beam headlamps are only available with the exterior lamp switch in position L. Daytime running lamp mode In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. In the USA, the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated by default. X Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system, see “Switching 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 88 Version: 2.11.8.1 daytime running lamp mode on or off (USA only)” (Y page 121). X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position $ or Ã. When the engine is running, the low-beam headlamps come on. In low ambient lighting conditions, the following lamps will come on additionally: RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, you cannot switch off the low-beam headlamps manually. Canada only With the exterior lamp switch in position $ or Ã, you cannot switch on the high-beam headlamps. The high-beam flasher is available at all times. X For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp switch to position L to permit activation of the high-beam headlamps. When the engine is running, and you Rshift from a driving position to park position P with the vehicle at a standstill or the parking brake is engaged, the low-beam headlamps will go out with a delay of 3 minutes Rturn the exterior lamp switch to position T, the low-beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps come on Rturn the exterior lamp switch to position L, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 87). 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 89 Version: 2.11.8.1 USA only You can only switch on the high-beam headlamps in low ambient lighting conditions. The high-beam flasher is available at all times. X For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp switch to position L or Ã to permit activation of the high-beam headlamps. When the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position T or L, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 87). Fog lamps Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position Ã. G Warning! In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position Ã to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from Ã to L will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or the low-beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low-beam headlamps. Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding permissible lamp operation. X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position T or L (Y page 87). X Switching on front fog lamps: Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first stop. The green indicator lamp N in the exterior lamp switch comes on. Lighting 89 X Switching on rear fog lamp: Pull out the exterior lamp switch to second stop. The rear fog lamp, the front fog lamps, the green N and the yellow indicator lamp R in the exterior lamp switch come on. X Switching off front fog lamps/rear fog lamp: Push in the exterior lamp switch to its stop. Locator lighting and night security illumination Locator lighting and night security illumination are described in the “Control system” section, see “Switching locator lighting on or off” (Y page 121) and “Switching night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off feature) on or off” (Y page 122). Combination switch Turn signals X Press the combination switch in direction of arrow ; or ?. The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp ! or # in the instrument cluster flashes. The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 90 Lighting 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 90 Version: 2.11.8.1 To signal minor directional changes: X Press the combination switch only to the point of resistance in direction of arrow ; or ? and release. The corresponding turn signal lamps will flash three times. The hazard warning flasher switch is located on the center console. High beam X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position L (Y page 87). X Switching on: Push the combination switch in direction of arrow :. The high-beam headlamp indicator lamp K in the instrument cluster comes on. X Switching off: Pull the combination switch in direction of arrow = to its original position. i Also note the information on high-beam headlamps with activated automatic headlamp mode (Y page 87) or the daytime running lamp mode (Y page 88). High-beam flasher X Switching on: Pull the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow =. Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch. The hazard warning flasher comes on automatically when an air bag deploys. X Switching on: Press hazard warning flasher switch :. All turn signal lamps are flashing. i With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn, only the respective left or right turn signals will operate when the ignition is switched on. X Switching off: Press hazard warning flasher switch : again. i If the hazard warning flasher has been activated automatically, press hazard warning flasher switch : to switch it off. Headlamp cleaning system The headlamps will be cleaned with a high- pressure water jet automatically when the engine is running and you have Rswitched on the headlamps and Rthe windshield wipers have wiped the windshield with washer fluid five times The counter resets when you switch off the ignition. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 181). 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 91 Version: 2.11.8.1 Lighting 91 will also go out automatically depending on the steering angle and vehicle speed. The corner-illuminating front fog lamps temporarily come on on both sides of the vehicle if you turn the steering wheel in one direction and then again in the other direction shortly thereafter. The corner-illuminating front fog lamp remains lit for a short time only. It then goes out automatically. Switching off X Switch off the left or right turn signal. or X Steer straight ahead. i There may be a brief delay before the corner-illuminating front fog lamps go out. Interior lighting in the front Corner-illuminating front fog lamps Corner-illuminating front fog lamps are not available on vehicles with AMG Sport Package and on CLS 63 AMG. The corner-illuminating front fog lamps improve illumination of the area in the direction into which you are turning. The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will only operate Rin low ambient lighting conditions Rat vehicle speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h) Rwith the front fog lamps switched off Rwhen the engine is running Switching on X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position L or Ã. or X Activate the daytime running lamp mode (Y page 88). X Switch on the left or right turn signal, depending on whether you are turning left or right. The respective front fog lamp comes on. If you have switched on the turn signal for one side but turn the steering wheel in the other direction, the corner-illuminating front fog lamp on the side of the turn signal comes on. or X Turn the steering wheel in the desired direction. Driving forward: The front fog lamp on the side of your steering direction comes on. Driving in reverse: The front fog lamp opposite to your steering direction comes on. The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will come on automatically depending on the steering angle, even if you did not switch on either turn signal. If the corner-illuminating front fog lamps came on automatically, they : p Left front reading lamp on/off ; v Rear interior lighting on/off = q Automatic control on/off ? c Front interior lighting on/off A p Right front reading lamp on/off 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 92 Wipers B Interior lighting C Ambient lighting D Front reading lamps Automatic control X Activating: Press switch q. The interior lighting comes on in darkness, when you Runlock the vehicle Rremove the SmartKey from the starter switch (Interior Lighting Delayed Shut-off must be switched on (Y page 123)) Ropen a door Ropen the trunk The interior lighting goes out after a short time. i If a door remains open, the interior lamps go out automatically after approximately 5 minutes. X Deactivating: Press switch q. Manual control ! An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an extended period of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery. X Switching front interior lighting on/ off: Press switch c. X Switching rear interior lighting on/off: Press switch v. X Switching front reading lamps on/off: Press respective switch p. Ambient lighting The brightness of the ambient lighting C is adjusted via the “Control system” (Y page 122). 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 92 Version: 2.11.8.1 Interior lighting in the rear ! An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an extended period of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery. : p Left rear reading lamp on/off ; p Right rear reading lamp on/off X Switching rear reading lamps on/off: Press respective reading lamp switch p. Wipers Notes ! Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and/ or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate the wipers with washer fluid. Windshield wipers X Observe notes on page (Y page 92). 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 93 Version: 2.11.8.1 Switching on/off Combination switch 1 $ Windshield wipers off 2 Ä Slow intermittent wiping5 3 Å Fast intermittent wiping6 4 ° Slow continuous wiping 5 ¯ Fast continuous wiping B í Single wipe/ î Wiping with washer fluid X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the combination switch to the desired position, depending on the intensity of the rain. Intermittent wiping Only switch on intermittent wiping under wet weather conditions or in the presence of precipitation. When you select intermittent wiping, the rain sensor is activated. The rain sensor sets a suitable wiping interval depending on the wetness of the sensor surface automatically. ! Do not leave windshield wipers on an intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and windshield wipers may be damaged as a result. 5 Rain sensor operation with low sensitivity. 6 Rain sensor operation with high sensitivity. Wipers 93 ! If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on the surface of the rain sensor or optical effects may cause the windshield wipers to wipe in an undesired fashion. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield. You should therefore switch off the windshield wipers when weather conditions are dry. X Turn the combination switch to position Ä or Å. After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are controlled by the rain sensor automatically. Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened. This protects persons getting into or out of the vehicle from being sprayed. Intermittent wiping will be continued when all doors are closed and Rthe automatic transmission is in drive position D or reverse gear R or Rthe wiper setting is changed using the combination switch Single wipe X Press the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow B to the resistance point. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. Wiping with washer fluid X Press the combination switch in direction of arrow B past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid. i To prevent smears on the windshield or noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with washer fluid every now and then even when it is raining. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 94 Power windows For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 181). For information on cleaning the headlamps with washer fluid, see “Headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 90). Problems with wipers ! If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately. For safety reasons, do the following before attempting to remove any blockage: RStop the vehicle in a safe location. RRemove the SmartKey from the starter switch. or RTurn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open the driver’s door (with the driver’s door open, starter switch is in position 0, same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch). REngage the parking brake. RRemove blockage. RTurn the windshield wipers on again. If the windshield wipers fail to function at all with the combination switch in position Ä or Å, Rset the combination switch to the next higher wiper speed Rhave the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Power windows Opening and closing The door windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for all door windows are located on the driver’s door control panel. 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 94 Version: 2.11.8.1 The switches for the respective door windows are located on the front passenger door and on the rear doors. i Operating the rear door windows from the rear is not possible when you activate the override switch (Y page 56). G Observe Safety notes, see page 52. G Warning! When opening or closing the door windows, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The door windows are equipped with the express operation and automatic reversal function. If in express operation mode a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path, the automatic reversal function will stop the door window and open it slightly. The door windows operate differently when the switch is pulled and held. See the “Closing when a door window is blocked” section in this chapter for details. The closing of the door windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, if the switch was pulled past the resistance point and released, by either pressing or pulling the respective switch. If a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the door windows by pressing and holding button & on the SmartKey or by pressing and holding the lock button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO) on an outside door handle, the automatic reversal function will not operate. Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The children may otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the door window opening. i You can also open or close the door windows using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening feature” (Y page 96) 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 95 Version: 2.11.8.1 Power windows 95 and “Convenience closing feature” (Y page 96). i After switching off the ignition or removing the SmartKey from the starter switch, you can operate the door windows until you open the driver’s or front passenger door. If no door was opened you can operate the door windows for up to 5 minutes. X Switch on the ignition. X Opening/closing: Press or pull and hold switch : to ? to the resistance point. The corresponding door window moves downward or upward until you release the switch. X Express operation: Press or pull switch : to ? past the resistance point and release. The corresponding door window opens or closes completely. X Stopping during express operation: Press or pull the respective switch again. Closing when a door window is blocked G Warning! Make sure that nobody can become trapped and be seriously or even fatally injured when closing a door window with greater force or without automatic reversal function. If the upward movement of a door window is blocked during the closing procedure, the door window will stop and open slightly. X Immediately after the door window has stopped because it was blocked, pull and hold the respective switch upward until the door window is fully closed. The door window closes with greater force. If the door window is blocked again and opens slightly: X Immediately after the door window was blocked, pull and hold the respective switch upward until the door window is fully closed. The door window closes without automatic reversal function. G Warning! Pulling and holding the switch to close the door window immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the door window to close without any reversal function for as long as you hold the switch. Synchronizing door windows The door windows must be synchronized after the battery has been disconnected or if the door windows cannot be fully closed (express operation). Each door window must be synchronized separately. X Close all doors. X Switch on the ignition. X Pull and hold switch :, ;, = or ? (Y page 95) until the respective door window is closed. The door window opens again slightly. X Pull and hold the respective switch once more immediately until the door window is closed completely. X Hold the respective switch for approximately 1 second. The door window is synchronized. 219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 96 Version: 2.11.8.1 96 Driving and parking Summer opening feature When the weather is warm, you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simultaneously Ropening the door windows Ropening the tilt/sliding sunroof Rswitching on the seat ventilation for the driver’s seat The summer opening feature can only be activated via the remote control of the SmartKey. The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the driver’s outside door handle. X Aim the transmitter eye of the SmartKey at the driver’s outside door handle. X Press and hold button % on the SmartKey until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof have reached the desired position. The vehicle unlocks. X Release button % on the SmartKey to interrupt the opening procedure. Convenience closing feature When locking the vehicle, you can simultaneously close the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof. G Warning! When closing the door windows and the tilt/ sliding sunroof, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure.

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