cruise control MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE 2015 CL205 Owner's Manual

Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of
f............................................ 129
Switching on/of f........................... 125
Switching the rear window
defroster on/of f............................ 128
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 127
Climate control system
Automatic engine start .................. 138
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 137
Deactivating/activating ................. 139
General information ....................... 137
Important safety notes .................. 137
Introduction ................................... 136
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 110
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 193
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 275
Display message ............................ 219
Filling capacity ............................... 348
Important safety notes .................. 347
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 204
Temperature gaug e........................ 190
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 28
Cornering light function Changing bulb s.............................. 116
Display message ............................ 216
Function/note s............................. 111
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 114
Cruise control Cruise control lever ....................... 159
Deactivating ................................... 160
Display message ............................ 227
Driving system ............................... 158 Function/note
s............................. 158
Important safety notes .................. 158
Setting a speed .............................. 159
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 159
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 253
Important safety notes .................. 253
Rear compartment ......................... 253
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 218
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 201
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 109
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 202
Interior lighting .............................. 202
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Digital speedometer ......................... 194
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 282
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 276
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 208
Driving systems ............................. 222
Engine ............................................ 219
General notes ................................ 208
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 208
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 232
Lights ............................................. 216
Safety systems .............................. 209
SmartKey ....................................... 231
Tires ............................................... 228
Vehicle ........................................... 230
Distance recorder ............................. 193
see Odometer
see Trip odometer Index
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Distance warning (warning lamp)
.... 244
DISTRONIC PLUS Activation condition s..................... 162
Deactivating ................................... 166
Display message ............................ 225
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 165
Driving tips .................................... 166
Function/note s............................. 160
Important safety notes .................. 160
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 164
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 203
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 81
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 74
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 230
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 79
Opening (from inside) ...................... 80
Drinking and driving ......................... 153
Drive program Automatic ...................................... 144
Display ........................................... 142
Manual ........................................... 146
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 205
Drive program selector ..................... 144
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 277
Symmetrical low beam .................. 108
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads .................. 157
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 70
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 64
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 65 EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 69
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 63
Overview .......................................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 70
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 183
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 183
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 186
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 179
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 179
Cruise control ................................ 158
Display message ............................ 222
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 160
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 168
HOLD function ............................... 169
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 181
Lane Tracking package .................. 179
Parking Guidance ........................... 175
PARKTRONIC ................................. 171
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 170
Rear view camera .......................... 178
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Brakes ........................................... 155
Break-in period .............................. 132
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 166
Downhill gradient ........................... 155
Drinking and driving ....................... 153
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Driving in winter ............................. 158
Driving on flooded roads ................ 157
Driving on wet roads ...................... 157
Exhaust check ............................... 154
Fuel ................................................ 153
General .......................................... 153
Hydroplaning ................................. 157
Icy road surfaces ........................... 158
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 156
Snow chains .................................. 305 8
Index

Service menu (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 200
Service products Brake fluid .....................................3 46
Coolant (engine) ............................ 347
Engine oil ....................................... 345
Fuel ................................................ 343
Important safety notes .................. 343
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 348
Washer fluid ................................... 348
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 204
On-board computer ....................... 201
Setting the air distribution ...............126
Setting the airflow ............................ 127
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 205
Side impact air bag .............................45
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 218
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 280
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature ..........86
Important safety information ........... 85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Problem (malfunction) .....................88
Resetting ........................................ .88
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 77
Changing the programming .............75
Checking the battery ...................... .77
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Display message ............................ 231
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .74
Important safety notes .................... 74
Loss .................................................78
Mechanical key ................................ 76
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 133
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Snow chains ...................................... 305 Sockets
General notes ................................ 255
Rear compartment .........................2 56
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 339
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 194
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 191
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 201
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 238
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 212
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 135
Steering (display message) .............. 231
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 100
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 191
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Important safety notes .................. 100
Paddle shifters ............................... 144
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 144
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 205
Stowage areas ................................... 24916
Index

Cockpit
Function Page
0043
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
144
0044
Combination switch 110
0087
Instrument cluster 31
0085
Horn
0083
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
171
0084
Overhead control panel 36
006B
Climate control systems 122
006C
Ignition lock 133
Start/Stop button 134 Function Page
006D
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
100
006E
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
100
006F
Cruise control lever 159
0070
Parking brake 152
0071
Diagnostics connection 25
0072
Opens the hood 272
0073
Releases the parking brake 152
0074
Light switch 10830
CockpitAt a glance

Winter driving
G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface. G
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a quali-
fied specialist workshop at the onset of win-
ter.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery road
surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and braking maneuvers. Do not use the cruise
control or DISTRONIC PLUS.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
X Shift the transmission to position N.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road sur-
face is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges. The
vehicle could skid if you fail to adapt your
driving style. Always adapt your driving style and drive at a speed to suit the prevailing
weather conditions.
You should pay special attention to road con-
ditions when temperatures are around freez-
ing point.
For more information on driving with snow
chains, see (Y page 305).
For more information on driving with summer tires, see (Y page 304).
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section (Y page 304). Driving systems
Cruise control
Important safety notes Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. It brakes automatically in order
to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if the
vehicle is laden, you must select shift range 1,
2 or 3in good time. By doing so, you will make
use of the braking effect of the engine. This
relieves the load on the brake system and
prevents the brakes from overheating and
wearing too quickly.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic con- ditions make it appropriate to maintain a
steady speed for a prolonged period. You canstore any road speed above 20 mph
(30 km/h).
If you fail to adapt your driving style, cruise
control can neither reduce the risk of an acci-
dent nor override the laws of physics. Cruise
control cannot take into account the road,
traffic and weather conditions. Cruise control
is only an aid. You are responsible for the dis-
tance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for staying in
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Do not use cruise control:
R in road and traffic conditions which do not
allow you to maintain a constant speed e.g.
in heavy traffic or on winding roads
R on slippery road surfaces. Braking or accel-
erating could cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid
R when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
heavy rain or snow
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new driver of the speed stored.
Cruise control lever 0043
To activate or increase speed
0044 To activate or reduce speed
0087 To deactivate cruise control
0085 To activate at the current speed/last
stored speed
When you activate cruise control, the stored
speed is shown in the multifunction display
for five seconds. In the multifunction display,
the segments between the stored speed and
the maximum speed light up.
Storing and maintaining the current
speed You can store the current speed if you are
driving faster than 20 mph (30 km/h). X
Accelerate the vehicle to the desired
speed.
X Briefly press the cruise control lever up 0043
or down 0044.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Cruise control is activated. The vehicle
automatically maintains the stored speed.
i Cruise control may be unable to maintain
the stored speed on uphill gradients. The
stored speed is resumed when the gradient evens out. Cruise control maintains the
stored speed on downhill gradients by
automatically applying the brakes.
Storing the current speed or calling up
the last stored speed G
WARNING
If you call up the stored speed and it differs
from the current speed, the vehicle acceler-
ates or decelerates. If you do not know the
stored speed, the vehicle could accelerate or brake unexpectedly. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Pay attention to the road and traffic condi-
tions before calling up the stored speed. If you do not know the stored speed, store the
desired speed again.
X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards
you 0085.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
The first time cruise control is activated, it
stores the current speed or regulates the
speed of the vehicle to the previously
stored speed.
Setting a speed Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment
until the vehicle has accelerated or braked to the speed set. Driving systems
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X
Press the cruise control lever up 0043for a
higher speed or down 0044for a lower speed.
X To adjust the set speed in 1 mph incre-
ments (1 km/h increments): briefly
press the cruise control lever up 0043or
down 0044to the pressure point.
Every time the cruise control lever is
pressed up 0043or down 0044the last speed
stored is increased or reduced.
X To adjust the set speed in 5 mph incre-
ments (10 km/h increments): briefly
press the cruise control lever up 0043or
down 0044beyond the pressure point.
Every time the cruise control lever is
pressed up 0043or down 0044the last speed
stored is increased or reduced.
i Cruise control is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal. For exam-
ple, if you accelerate briefly to overtake,
cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed
to the last speed stored after you have fin- ished overtaking.
Deactivating cruise control There are several ways to deactivate cruise
control:
X Briefly press the cruise control lever for-
wards 0087.
or
X Brake.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if: R you depress the parking brake
R you are driving at less than 20 mph
(30 km/h)
R ESP ®
intervenes or you deactivate ESP ®
R you shift the transmission to position N
while driving
If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear a warning tone. You will see the Cruise Con‐
Cruise Con‐
trol Off trol Off message in the multifunction dis-
play for approximately five seconds.
i When you switch off the engine, the last
speed stored is cleared. DISTRONIC PLUS
Important safety notes DISTRONIC PLUS regulates the speed and
automatically helps you maintain the dis-
tance to the vehicle detected in front. DIS-
TRONIC PLUS brakes automatically so that
the set speed is not exceeded.
On long and steep downhill gradients, espe-
cially if the vehicle is laden, you must select
shift range
1,2or 3in good time. By doing so,
you will make use of the braking effect of the engine. This relieves the load on the brake
system and prevents the brakes from over-
heating and wearing too quickly.
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a slower-moving
vehicle in front, your vehicle is braked in order
to maintain the preset distance to the vehicle
in front. G
WARNING
DISTRONIC PLUS does not react to:
R people or animals
R stationary obstacles on the road, e.g. stop-
ped or parked vehicles
R oncoming and crossing traffic
As a result, DISTRONIC PLUS may neither give
warnings nor intervene in such situations.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake. G
WARNING
DISTRONIC PLUS cannot always clearly iden- tify other road users and complex traffic sit-
uations.
In such cases, DISTRONIC PLUS may:
R give an unnecessary warning and then
brake the vehicle
R neither give a warning nor intervene
R accelerate or brake unexpectedly
There is a risk of an accident. 160
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d parking

Continue to drive carefully and be ready to
brake, in particular when warned to do so by
DISTRONIC PLUS. G
WARNING
DISTRONIC PLUS brakes your vehicle with up to 40% of the maximum braking force. If this
braking force is insufficient, DISTRONIC PLUS
warns you visually and audibly. There is a risk
of an accident.
In such cases, apply the brakes yourself and
try to take evasive action.
! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes automati-
cally in certain situations. To prevent dam-
age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC
PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow- ing or other similar situations:
R when towing the vehicle
R in the car wash
If you fail to adapt your driving style, DIS-
TRONIC PLUS can neither reduce the risk of
accident nor override the laws of physics.
DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take into account
the road, traffic and weather conditions. DIS- TRONIC PLUS is only an aid. You are respon-
sible for the distance to the vehicle in front,
for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for staying in your lane.
Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS:
R in road and traffic conditions which do not
allow you to maintain a constant speed e.g.
in heavy traffic or on winding roads
R on slippery road surfaces. Braking or accel-
erating could cause the drive wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle could then skid
R when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
heavy rain or snow
DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect narrow
vehicles driving in front, e.g. motorcycles, or
vehicles driving on a different line. In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
R there is dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R there is snow or heavy rain
R there is interference by other radar sources
R there are strong radar reflections, for
example, in parking garages
If DISTRONIC PLUS no longer detects a vehi- cle in front, DISTRONIC PLUS may unexpect-
edly accelerate the vehicle to the stored
speed.
This speed may:
R be too high if you are driving in a filter lane
or an exit lane
R be so high when driving in the right-hand
lane that you overtake vehicles in the left-
hand lane
R be so high when driving in the left-hand lane
that you overtake vehicles in the right-hand lane
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new driver of the speed stored.
If there is no vehicle in front, DISTRONIC
PLUS operates in the same way as cruise
control in the speed range between 20 mph
(Canada: 30 km/h) and 120 mph (Canada:
200 km/h). If a vehicle is driving in front of
you, it operates in the speed range between
0 mph (0 km/h) and 120 mph (Canada:
200 km/h).
Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS while driving on roads with steep gradients.
As DISTRONIC PLUS transmits radar waves, it
can resemble the radar detectors of the
responsible authorities. You can refer to the
relevant chapter in the Operator's Manual if
questions are asked about this.
i USA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar
sensor is intended for use in an automotiveradar system only. Removing, tampering
with, or altering the device will void any Driving systems
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warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only: This device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter- ference, and
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Removal, tampering, or altering of the
device will void any warranties, and is not
permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use
in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Cruise control lever 0043
To store the current speed or a higher
speed
0044 To store the current speed or a lower
speed
0087 To deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS
0085 To store the current speed or call up the
last stored speed
0083 To set the specified minimum distance Switching on DISTRONIC PLUS, storing
and maintaining the current speed Activation conditions
In order to activate DISTRONIC PLUS, the fol-
lowing conditions must be fulfilled:
R the engine must be started. It may take up
to two minutes after pulling away before
DISTRONIC PLUS is operational.
R the parking brake must be released.
R ESP ®
must be active, but not intervening.
R the transmission must be in position D.
R the hood must be closed.
R the driver's door must be closed when you
shift from Pto Dor your seat belt must be
fastened.
R the front-passenger door must be closed.
R the vehicle must not skid.
Activating while driving
When driving at speeds below 20 mph
(30 km/h), you can only activate DISTRONIC
PLUS if the vehicle in front has been detected and is shown in the multifunction display. If
the vehicle in front is no longer detected and
displayed, DISTRONIC PLUS switches off and a tone sounds.
X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards
you 0085, or press it up 0043or down 0044.
DISTRONIC PLUS is selected.
X Press the cruise control lever repeatedly
up 0043 or down 0044until the desired speed is
set.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Your vehicle adapts its speed to that of the
vehicle in front, but only up to the desired
stored speed.
i If you do not fully release the accelerator
pedal, the DISTRONIC PLUS Override
DISTRONIC PLUS Override
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play. The set distance to a slower-moving
vehicle in front will then not be maintained. You will be driving at the speed you deter- 162
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mine by the position of the accelerator
pedal.
Pulling away
X If the vehicle in front pulls away: remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards
you 0085.
or
X Accelerate briefly.
Your vehicle pulls away and adapts its
speed to that of the vehicle in front.
Driving
If there is no vehicle in front, DISTRONIC
PLUS operates in the same way as cruise
control.
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in front has slowed down, it brakes your vehicle.
In this way, the distance you have selected is maintained.
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in
front is driving faster, it accelerates your vehi- cle, but only up to the speed you have stored.
Changing lanes
If you change to the passing lane, DISTRONIC PLUS supports you when:
R you are driving faster than 40 mph
(60 km/h)
R DISTRONIC PLUS is maintaining the dis-
tance to a vehicle in front
R you switch on the appropriate turn signal
R DISTRONIC PLUS does not detect a danger
of collision
If these conditions are fulfilled, your vehicle is
accelerated. Acceleration will be interrupted
if changing lanes takes too long or if the dis-
tance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front becomes too small.
i When changing lanes, DISTRONIC PLUS
monitors the left lane on left-hand drive
vehicles and the right lane on right-hand
drive vehicles. Stopping G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, even if it is braked
only by DISTRONIC PLUS, it could roll away if:
R there is a malfunction in the system or in
the voltage supply.
R DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated
with the cruise control lever, e.g. by a vehi-
cle occupant or from outside the vehicle.
R the electrical system in the engine com-
partment, the battery or the fuses have
been tampered with.
R the battery is disconnected.
R the accelerator pedal has been depressed,
e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
There is a risk of an accident.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 166).
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in front is stopping, it brakes your vehicle until it
is stationary.
Once your vehicle is stationary, it remains
stationary and you do not need to depress the
brake.
i Depending on the specified minimum dis-
tance, your vehicle will come to a standstill
at a sufficient distance behind the vehicle in
front. The specified minimum distance is
set using the control on the cruise control
lever.
You will see a warning message in the multi-
function display if DISTRONIC PLUS is acti-
vated and: R the driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
R the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.
R the hood is opened.
Select Park (P)
Select Park (P) Driving systems
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