Overview
The on-board computer is activated as soon as you turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock.
You can control the multifunction display and the settings in the on-board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.

- Multifunction display
- ight control panel
- To switch on the Voice Control System; see the separate operating instructions
- Back button
- Left control panel
See also:
Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment
of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific
diffe ...
DISTRONIC displays in thespeedometer
When DISTRONIC is activated, one or
two segments in the set speed range light up.
For design reasons, the speed displayed
in the speedometer may differ slightly from
the speed set for DISTRON ...
Passenger cell: custom-designed floor panels and robust load-bearing
sections
The passenger cell of the new CLS has been shown to be a structure which is
virtually immune to deformation and which keeps the occupant space intact, even
at high impact speeds, regardless of whe ...
