parking brake MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 2011 Owners Manual

Gear selector lever
........................102
Kickdown ....................................... 104
Kickdown (manual shift program)
..108
Manual shift program ..................... 107
One-touch gearshifting ..................105
Program mode indicator ................105
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program) ..............105
Program mode selector switch
(manual shift program) ..................107
Shifting procedure ......................... 102
Steering wheel gearshift control .... 106
Transmission position indicator ..... 103
Transmission positions .................. 103
AUX socket ........................................ 158
Axle oils .............................................. 297B
Backrest see Seats


Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 247
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 206
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 59
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................69
Replacing ....................................... 264
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 278
Charging ........................................ 279
Jump starting ................................. 280
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 245
Bead (tire) .......................................... 206
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Brake Assist System
see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 182
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 239
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 219
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 238Brakes
................................................ 210
High-performance brake system .... 212
Parking brake ................................ 100
Warning lamp .................................

252
Break-in period .................................. 176
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ...22
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for .............20
Calls (phone) ...................................... 125
Can holders see Cup holders


Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 296
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 221
Center console ..................................... 31
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 71, 123
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 67
Locking/unlocking from inside ........ 71
SmartKey ......................................... 66
Central locking/unlocking switch .....71
Certification label .............................. 288
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 37
Child safety locks (rear doors) ......... 56
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 55
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off ................................ 41
Infant and child restraint systems .... 53
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 55
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 41
Override switch ................................ 56
Safety notes ..................................... 52
Tether anchorage points .................. 54
Top tether ........................................ 54
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX)
see Children in the vehicle Index
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Direction of rotation (tires)
..............197
Displays
Digital speedometer ......................113
Distronic
........................................ 131
Maintenance service indicator .......214
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 228
Multifunction display .....................111
Outside temperature .............113, 120
Symbol messages .......................... 238
Text messages ............................... 229
Trip computer ................................ 124
Vehicle status message memory ...117
Vehicle system settings ................. 118
Distronic ............................................ 129
Cleaning system sensor cover ....... 219
Control system .............................. 117
Distance warning function .............137
Distance warning lamp .......... 131, 256
Driving with .................................... 135
Menu ............................................. 132
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 233
Resume function ............................ 134
Sensor cover .................................. 219
Door control panel .............................. 32
Door handles ........................................ 32
Doors
Child safety locks ............................ 56
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) ...67
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 66
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 241
Opening from inside ......................... 70
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 168
Unlocking (Mechanical key) ........... 261
DOT (Department of
Transportation) .................................. 206
Drinking and driving .........................210
Driving
Abroad ........................................... 213
Hydroplaning ................................. 212
Instructions ............................. 97, 210
In winter ........................................ 209
Problems ......................................... 99
Safety systems ................................ 57
Systems ......................................... 127Through standing water
.................213
With Distronic ................................ 135
Driving and parking
Safety notes ..................................... 96
Driving off .................................... 98, 212
Driving safety systems ....................... 57
ABS .................................................. 58
Adaptive Brake ................................ 59
BAS .................................................. 59
EBP .................................................. 59
ESP ®
................................................ 59
ETS .................................................. 60
Driving systems
AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control) .......... 137
Cruise control ................................ 127
Distronic ........................................ 129
Parktronic system ..........................139
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ...................................... 104 E
Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 83, 124
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) ......................................

59
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ................................... 21
Power outlets ................................. 163
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 224
Flat tire .......................................... 271
Hazard warning flasher ....................90
Roadside Assistance ................ 20, 166
Towing the vehicle .........................281
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 165
Emergency operations
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 168
Trunk lid, emergency release ...........74
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD Index
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Emission control
............................... 213
Information label ............................ 289
System warranties ........................... 19
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............176
Cleaning ......................................... 217
Compartment ................................ 178
Malfunction indicator
lamp ........................................ 28, 257
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 243
Number .......................................... 289
Starting ............................................ 97
Turning off ..................................... 101
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 180
Additives ........................................ 298
Checking level ............................... 179
Consumption ................................. 179
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 246
Oil dipstick ..................................... 179
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 298
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 59
ETS .................................................. 60
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 229, 239
Warning lamp ................................. 255
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 49
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 60
Express operation Power windows ................................ 94
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................152
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 87
Exterior rear view mirrors ..................84
Parking position ............................... 85
Exterior view of vehicle ......................26 F
Fastening the seat belts .....................47
First aid kit .........................................
224
Flat tire ............................................... 271
Lowering the vehicle ......................276
Mounting the spare wheel ............. 272
Preparing the vehicle .....................271
Spare wheel ........................... 271, 296
Floormats ........................................... 173
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid ......... 297
Brake fluid ..................................... 297
Capacities ...................................... 296
Engine coolant ............................... 297
Engine oil ....................................... 297
Power steering fluid ....................... 297
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 297
Fog lamps ............................................. 89
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 247, 249
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front lamps
see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag ............ 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 230
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ............................. 41, 260
Fuel ..................................................... 176
Additives ........................................ 299
Capacity, fuel tank ......................... 297
Drive sensibly–safe fuel .................210
Fuel consumption statistics ...........125
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 177
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp ........................................ 29, 256
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........299
Refueling ........................................ 176
Requirements ................................ 299
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 177
Opening manually ..........................263
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ........296 8
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Messages in the multifunction
display
........................................... 247
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 28, 252
Brakes ........................................... 252
Coolant .......................................... 257
Distance warning
lamp .............................. 131, 137, 256
Engine malfunction .................. 28, 257
ESP ®
........................................ 28, 255
Fog lamps ........................................ 89
Front passenger front air bag
off ...................................... 31, 41, 260
Fuel tank reserve ..................... 29, 256
High-beam headlamps ...............28, 90
Instrument cluster .........................251
Low-beam headlamps ................ 28, 87
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ........................ 259
Seat belt telltale ................28, 48, 253
SRS .......................................... 36, 254
Turn signals ..................................... 28
Language, selecting ..........................120
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 248
Replacing bulbs ............................. 267
Light alloy wheels, cleaning .............220
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ................................................ 86
Daytime running lamp mode ............88
Exterior ............................................ 87
Interior ............................................. 91
Limp-home mode .............................. 108
Load index (tires) ......................202, 206
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting ................................. 121
Lock button
Outside door handle (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 69Locking the vehicle

KEYLESS-GO .................................... 67
Manually ........................................ 262
SmartKey ......................................... 66
Loss of
Key .................................................. 70
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 288
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 87
Exterior lamp switch ........................ 87
Indicator lamp .................................. 28
Replacing bulbs ............................. 267
Switching on .................................... 87
Lubricants .......................................... 296
Luggage box ...................................... 227
Lumbar support ................................... 79 M
Maintenance ........................................ 20
Maintenance System Service indicator display

................215
Service indicator message ............. 214
Service term exceeded ..................215
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 87
Manual shift program .......................107
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight .....206
Maximum load rating (tires) .............206
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 207
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 158
Memory function ................................. 85
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel
Mirrors .................................................. 84
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 84
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 85
Exterior rear view mirrors ................ 84
Interior rear view mirror ................... 84 Index
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Memory function .............................. 85
Vanity mirror ..................................
162
MOExtended system ......................... 277
MOExtended tires ..................... 277, 292
MON (Motor Octane Number) ..........299
Motor Octane Number see MON

Multicontour seat ................................ 80
Multifunction display ........................ 111
Symbol messages .......................... 238
Text messages ............................... 229
Vehicle status messages ............... 228
Multifunction display messages
ABS ....................................... 229, 239
Active headlamps .......................... 247
Advanced TPMS ..................... 236, 250
Air bags ......................................... 230
Air filter .......................................... 246
AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control) .......... 240
Alternator ...................................... 245
Automatic transmission ................. 235
Battery ........................................... 245
Brake fluid ..................................... 239
Brake pads ..................................... 238
Check engine ................................. 243
Coolant .......................................... 243
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps ............................................. 249
Cruise control ................................ 233
Distronic ........................................ 233
Doors ............................................. 241
EBP ................................................ 239
Engine oil ....................................... 246
Engine service ............................... 243
ESP ®
...................................... 229, 239
Fog lamps .............................. 247, 249
Front passenger front air bag ........230
Gas cap .......................................... 246
Gear selector lever ........................235
High-beam lamps ........................... 248
Hood .............................................. 241
License plate lamps ....................... 248
Light sensor ................................... 248
Low-beam lamps ............................ 249
Parking brake ................................ 239
Parking lamps ................................ 248
PRE-SAFE ®
.................................... 229Reserve fuel ...................................
246
Reverse lamp ................................. 247
Side marker lamps .........................248
SmartKey ....................................... 241
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO ..........241
SRS ................................................ 240
Tail lamps ...................................... 249
Tele Aid .......................................... 240
Tire inflation pressure ............235, 250
Tire pressure monitor .................... 236
Tires ...................................... 235, 250
TPMS ..................................... 236, 250
Trunk ............................................. 241
Turn signals ................................... 250
Washer fluid ................................... 242
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 82
Buttons .......................................... 110
Cleaning ......................................... 220
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........83, 124
Gearshift control ............................ 106
Heating ............................................ 83
Memory function .............................. 85
Overview .......................................... 29 N
Navigation menu ............................... 117
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions


NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ............................................. 50
Resetting ....................................... 264
Net, parcel ......................................... 157
Night security illumination .............. 122
Normal occupant weight .................. 207
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 289 O
Occupant Classification System see

OCS (Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 207
Occupant safety Air bags ........................................... 37
Children and air bags ....................... 3712
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Children in the vehicle
.....................52
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 55
Fastening the seat belts ...................
47
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 41, 260
Infant and child restraint systems .... 53
Introduction ..................................... 36
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 55
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 41
PRE-SAFE ®
....................................... 49
Seat belts .................................. 39, 45
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 41
Self-test ........................................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 111
Oil, oil level see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting .....................105
Operating safety .................................. 21
Ornamental moldings, cleaning .......218
Outside temperature see Displays
Overhead control panel ......................33 P
Paintwork, cleaning ..........................217
Paintwork code ................................. 289
Panic alarm .......................................... 57
Parcel net ........................................... 157
Parking ............................................... 100
Parktronic system ..........................139
Parking and standing lamp
Replacing bulbs

............................. 267
Parking brake .................................... 100
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 239
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ................ 85
Transmission position .................... 103
Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors ...............219
Malfunction .................................... 142 Minimum distance .........................
141
Sensor range ................................. 140
Switching on/off

........................... 141
System sensors ............................. 140
Warning indicators ................... 27, 141
Parts service ...................................... 288
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 210
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 220
Power assistance .............................. 210
Power outlets .................................... 163
Power seats see Seats
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Operation ....................................... 152
Synchronizing ................................ 154
Power washer .................................... 217
Power windows ................................... 94
Cleaning ......................................... 219
Operation ......................................... 94
Rear door window, override
switch .............................................. 56
Synchronizing .................................. 95
Practical hints ................................... 224
PRE-SAFE ®
............................................ 49
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 229
Problems
While driving .................................... 99
With vehicle ..................................... 22
With wipers ...................................... 94
Product information ............................19
Production options weight ...............207
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program ................105
Manual shift program ..................... 107
Proximity key
see Key, SmartKey
PSI (air pressure unit) ....................... 207 Index
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Vehicle status message memory ....
117
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 224
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care

Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification W
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and warning


Warning sounds
Distance warning function .............137
Distronic ........................................ 131
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt ..... 48
Parking brake ................................ 239
Parktronic system ..........................142
Seat belt telltale ............................ 253
Warranty coverage ............................ 288
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................................ 302
Washer fluid
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 242
Mixing ratio .................................... 302
Refilling .......................................... 181
Washing the vehicle .......................... 215
Wear pattern (tires) ..........................200
Weights (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Wheel
Changing ....................................... 271
Removing ....................................... 274
Spare ............................................. 271
Tightening torque ........................... 277
Wheels, sizes ..................................... 291
Wheels, Tires and .............................. 182
Window curtain air bags ..................... 41
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning ............................219
Windshield Cleaning wiper blades .................... 219
Defogging ...................................... 150
Washer fluid ................................... 302
Wipers ............................................. 92
Windshield wipers
Replacing wiper blades .................. 270Winter driving
Instructions
.................................... 209
Snow chains .................................. 208
Tires ............................................... 208
Winter tires ................................ 208, 291
Wood trims, cleaning ........................ 22118
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Cockpit
Function Page
:
Combination switch:
Turn signals 89
Wipers 92
High beam 90
;
Cruise control lever:
Cruise control 127
Distronic 133
=
Steering wheel gearshift
control
105
?
Multifunction steering
wheel 29,
110 A
Instrument cluster 28,
108 B
Horn
C
Lever for Voice Control
System
1 D
Front Parktronic warning
indicator
139 Function Page
E
Climate control panel 143
F
Overhead control panel 33
G
Glove box 158
H
COMAND system
1 I
Center console 31
J
Starter switch 76
K
Steering wheel adjustment
stalk
82
Heated steering wheel 83
L
Parking brake pedal 100
M
Parking brake release 100
N
Exterior lamp switch 87
O
Door control panel 32
P
On-board diagnostics
(OBD) socket
Q
Hood lock release lever 178
1
See separate operating instructions. Cockpit
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G
Warning!
Never switch off the ESP ®
when you see the
ESP ®
warning lamp d flashing in the
instrument cluster. In this case proceed as
follows:
R When driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
R While driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
R Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP ®
cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
! Because the ESP ®
operates
automatically, the engine and ignition must
be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch
position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button in position 0 or 1) when the parking
brake is being tested on a brake test
dynamometer or when the vehicle is being
towed with the front axle raised.
Active braking action through the ESP ®
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! The ESP ®
will only function properly if you
use wheels of the recommended tire size
as specified in the “Technical data” section
of this Operator’s Manual.
i The Distronic system and cruise control
switch off automatically when the ESP ®
engages.
Electronic Traction System (ETS) G
Observe Safety notes, see page 58.
The ETS (Electronic Traction System) is a
component of the ESP ®
. The ETS improves
the vehicle’s ability to utilize available
traction, especially under slippery road conditions by applying the brakes to a
spinning wheel.
Except CLS 63 AMG:
When you switch off the ESP
®
, the ETS is still
enabled.
Switching off the ESP ® Switching off the ESP
®
(except
CLS 63 AMG) G
Warning!
The ESP ®
should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off the ESP ®
when a spare
wheel is mounted.
To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off
the ESP ®
. This allows the drive wheels to spin
and thus cut into surfaces for better grip, for
example
R when driving with snow chains
R in deep snow
R in sand or gravel G
Warning!
Switch on the ESP ®
immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore. Otherwise the ESP ®
will not
stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to skid
or a wheel is spinning. 60
Driving safety systemsSafety and security
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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 à to L with the vehicle
at a standstill in a safe location. Switching
from à 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:
R Tail lamps
R Parking lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side 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 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:
R
Tail lamps
R Parking lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side 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
R shift 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
R turn 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
R turn 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). 88
Lighting
Controls in detail
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