MERCEDES-BENZ CLS COUPE 2022 Owners Manual

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Steering malfunction
Increased physical effort
See Owner's Manual * The power steering assistance is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due t o altered steering characteristics
If the power assistance of the steering fails partially or completely, you will need to use more force to steer. 
If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully. 
Visit or consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop immediately. Ù
Steering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's
Manual * The steering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is
signiNcantl
y impaired. &
WARNING Risk of accident if s
teering capability is impaired
If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardised. 
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and tr
aPc conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circumstances. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop.Active bonnet malfunction
See Owner's Manual
* The active bonnet (pedestrian protection) is malfunctioning or inoperative
aser ha
ving already been triggered.
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop.
Q * At least one door is open. 
Close all doors. 388
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M * The bonnet is open. &
WARNING Risk of accident due t o driving with the bonnet unlocked
The bonnet may open and block your view. 
Never release the bonnet when driving. 
Before every trip, ensure that the engine bonnet is locked. 
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the tr
aPc conditions. 
Close the bonnet (  pag
e 306).
N * The boot lid is open. &
DANGER Risk of e
xhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle
int
erior if the boot lid is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion. 
Always switch oM t
he engine before opening the boot lid. 
Never drive with the boot lid open. 
Close the boot lid. Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
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Rear left seat backrest not
locked (e
xample) * The seat backrest of the corresponding seat is not engaged. 
Fold the seat backrest back until it engages.

Engine
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To switch off the engine,
press the Start/Stop but-
ton for at least 3 seconds
or 3 times. * You have pressed the start/stop button while the vehicle is in motion. 
Information about switching oM t he vehicle while driving ( page 153).
Cannot start engine See
Owner's Manual * The vehicle cannot be started. 
Switch the vehicle oM and switc
h it back on 
If the display message still appears, consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop.

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Shis the transmission to park position j when the vehicle is stationary.
Apply brake to deselect
Park (P) position * You have attempted to
shis t
he transmission out of park position j and into another transmission position. 
Depress the brake pedal. 
Select transmission position h, k or neutr
al i.
To shift out of P or N,
depress brake and start
engine * You have attempted to
shis t
he transmission out of park position j or neutral i and into another transmission posi-
tion. 
Depress the brake pedal. 
Start the vehicle. 
Change the transmission position.
Apply brake to select D or R * You have attempted to select transmission position h or k.
Depress the brake pedal. 
Select transmission position h or k.
Apply brake to select R * You have attempted to select transmission position k.
Depress the brake pedal. 
Select transmission position k.
Risk of vehicle rolling
Driver door open and trans-
mission not in P * The driver's door is not fully closed and transmission position
h, k or neutr
al i is selected.
The vehicle may roll away. 394
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Select park position j when switc hing oM the vehicle.
N permanently active Risk
of vehicle rolling * While the vehicle is rolling or while you are driving, neutral
i has been eng
aged.
Depress the brake pedal to stop. 
Shis t
he transmission to park position j when the vehicle is stationary. 
To continue driving, select transmission position h or k.
Without changing gear,
consult workshop * The transmission is malfunctioning. It is no longer possible to change the transmission position. 
If transmission position h is select
ed, consult a qualiNed specialist workshop and do not change the transmission
position. 
For all other transmission positions, park the vehicle safely. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop.
Reversing not poss. Con-
sult workshop * The transmission is malfunctioning. It is not possible to select transmission position
k.
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop.
Transmission Malfunction
Stop * The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission
shiss t
o neutral i automatically.
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the tr
aPc conditions. 
Depress the brake pedal. 
Engage park position j. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
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Stop vehicle Leave engine
running Wait Transmission
cooling * The transmission is overheating. Pulling away may be temporarily impaired or not possible. 
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the tr aPc conditions. Do not continue driving. 
Leave the engine running. 
Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away.
Auxiliary battery malfunc-
tion (whit

e display message) * The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being charged. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. 
Until then, always select park position j manuall
y before you switch oM the vehicle. 
Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
Auxiliary battery malfunc-
tion (r

ed display message) *
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The auxiliar y battery for the transmission is no longer being charged. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. 
Vehicles with automatic transmission: until t
hen, always select park position j before you switch oM the vehicle. 
Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake. 396
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Brakes
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