Parking MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class 2014 W218 Owner's Guide

X
To switc hon(AMG vehicles): press
button 001A.
Indicator lamp 0010lights up. If drive
program S,S+ orMis active, the automatic
transmission switches to drive program C.
If all conditions for automatic engine
switch-off (Y page 151) are fulfilled, the
000C symbol is shown in green in the
multifunction display. In addition, the
Stop/Start active message is shown in
the AMG menu in the multifunction display.
If conditions for automatic engine switch-
off (Y page 151) have not been fulfilled, the
000C symbol will be shown in yellow. If this
is the case, the ECO start/stop function is
not available. In addition, the Stop/Startinactive message is shown in the AMG
menu in the multifunction display.
i If indicator lamp 0010is off, the ECO start/
stop function has been deactivated
manually or as the result of amalfunction.
The engin ewill then not be switched off
automatically when the vehicle stops. Driving
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Problems with the engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. R
There is amalfunction in the engine electronics.
R There is amalfunction in the fuel supply.
X Before attempting to start the engine again, turn the SmartKey
in the ignition back to position 0or press the Start/Stop button
repeatedly until all indicator lamps in the instrumen tcluster go
out.
X Try to start the engine again (Y page 149). Avoid excessively
long and frequent attempt stostart the engine as these will drain
the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start
.You cannot hear
the starter motor. The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak
or discharged.
X
Jump-star tthe vehicle (Y page 326).
If the engine does not start despite attemptstoj ump-start it:
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. The starter motor was exposed to
athermal load that was too high.
X Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two
minutes.
X Try to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start:
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. The engine is not
running smoothly and
is misfiring. There is
amalfunction in the engine electronics or in amechanical
componentoft he engine management system.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at aqualified specialist
workshop.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic
converter and damage it. The coolant
temperature gauge
shows
avalue above
248 ‡(120 †). The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
X
Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant
to cool down.
X Check the coolant level (Y page 308). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary. 154
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Automati
ctransmission Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If th eengines pee disa bovethe idlin gspeed
and you engage transmission position Dor
R,t hevehicl ecould pull away suddenly. There
is ar iskofana ccident.
When engagin gtransmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress th ebrak epedal and do
no tsimultaneously accelerate. G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to
neutral position Nwhen you switc hoff the
engine. The vehicle may roll away. There is a
risk of an accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P.Prevent the parked
vehicle fro mrolling away by applying the
parking brake. Selector lever
Overview of transmission positions Selector lever in AMG vehicles with
Pbutton
0008 Park position with parking lock
000A Reverse gear
0006 Neutral
0007 Drive Transmission position and drive
program display !
If the transmission position display in the
multifunction display is not working, you
should pull away carefully to check whether
the desired transmission position is
engaged. Ideally ,you should select
transmission position Dand drive program
C.Don ot restric tthe shift range. 001A
Transmission position display
0010 Drive program display
The current position of the selector lever is
shown by the indicators next to the selector
lever.
The indicators light up when the SmartKey is
inserted into the ignition lock. The indicators
go out when the SmartKey is removed from
the ignition lock. DIRECT SELECTl
ever
Overview of transmission positions 0008
Park position with parking lock
000A Reverse gear
0006 Neutral
0007 Drive Automatic transmission
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The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the
steerin gcolumn.
i The DIRECT SELECT lever alway sreturns
to its original position. The current
transmission position P,R, Nor Dappears
in the transmission position display
(Y page 155) in the multifunction display.
Transmission position and drive
program display !
If the transmission position display in the
multifunction display is not working, you
should pull away carefully to check whether
the desired transmission position is
engaged. Ideally, you should select
transmission position Dand drive program
E or S.Don ot restrict the shift range. 001A
Transmission position display
0010 Drive program display
The curren ttransmission position and drive
progra mappear in the multifunction display.
i The arrows in the transmission position
display show how and int owhich
transmission position syou can change
using the DIRECT SELECT lever.
Engaging par kposition P !
If th eengine speed is to ohigh or the
vehicle is moving, do not shift the
automatic transmission directly from Dto
R,f rom Rto Dor directly to P.The
automatic transmission could otherwise be
damaged. 0008
Park position with parking lock
000A Reverse gear
0006 Neutral
0007 Drive
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the
direction of arrow P.
i The automatic transmission shifts into
park position Pautomatically:
R if you open the driver's door while the
vehicle is stationary in transmission
position Dor R
R if you open the door while traveling at
very low speeds in transmission position
D or R
HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS: if the
vehicle is braked using the HOLD function or
DISTRONIC PLUS, the automatic
transmission shifts automatically to
transmission position P.Inaddition ,atleast
one of the following condition smust be
fulfilled:
R the engin eisswitched off.
R the driver' sdoor is open and the seat belt
is not in the buckle. 156
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Engaging park position
PinAMG
vehicles X
When th evehicle is stationary, press P
button 001A.
Engaging revers egear R !
Only shif tthe automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
first point of resistance.
Shifting to neutralN G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of
parking position P.
R startingt he engine.
There is arisk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
to the first point of resistance.
If the engine has been switched off, the
automatic transmission automatically shifts
to N.
If the automatic transmission is to remain in
neutral N,e.g. for washing the vehicle in car
washes with atowing device, please observe
the following instructions:
Using the SmartKey:
R Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
R When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
R Shift to neutral N.
R Release the brake pedal.
R If the parking brake is engaged, release it.
R Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Using KEYLESS-GO:
R Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
R When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
R Engage park position P.
R Release the brake pedal.
R Remove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock.
R Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
R Switch on the ignition.
R Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
R Shift to neutral N.
R Release the brake pedal.
R If the parking brake is engaged, release it.
R Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the ignition lock. Automatic transmission
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Engaging drive position D
X
When th evehicle is stationary, depress the
brak epedal.
X Push th eDIRECT SELECT leve rdown past
the first point of resistance. Transmission positions
000D
Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position
P(Ypage 167) unless the
vehicle is stationary. The parking
lock should not be used as abrake
when parking. In addition to
engaging the parking lock, you
must always apply the parking
brake to secure the vehicle.
If the vehicle electronics are
malfunctioning, the transmission
may be locked in position P.
Have the vehicle electronics
checked immediately at aqualified
specialist workshop. 0007
Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission to
R
when the vehicle is stationary. 000E
Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to
N
while driving. The transmission
could otherwise be damaged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
If ESP ®
is deactivated or faulty:
only shift the transmission to
position Nif the vehicle is in danger
of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
! Rolling in neutral Ncan damage
the drive train. 0009
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position D.This automatic
gearshifting behavior is determined by:
R as hift range restriction, if selected
R the selected drive program (Y page 159)
R the position of the accelerator pedal
R the road speed Driving tips
AMG vehicles When shifting down, the double-clutch
function is active regardless of the currently
selected drive program. The double-clutch
function reduces load change reactions and
is conducive to
asporty driving style. The
sound generated by the double-clutch
function depends on the drive program
selected. 158
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Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
X
Depress th eaccelerato rpedal beyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shift stoa
lower gear depending on the engin espeed.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal oncet he
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shift sback up.
Rocking the vehicle free Rockin
gthe vehicle free by shifting back and
fort hbetween transmission positions Dand
R can help to free avehicle that has become
stuck in mud or snow. The vehicle's engine
managemen trestricts repeated shifting
between gears Dand Rup to amaximum
speed of up to 5mph(9km/h). To shift back
and forth between transmission positions D
and R,m ovet he selector lever up and down
beyond the pressure point. Program selecto
rbutton
General notes All vehicles (excep
tAMG vehicles and vehicles with
the Sports package AMG)
X Press program selector button 001A
repeatedly until the letter for the desired
gearshift program appears in the
multifunction display. Vehicles with the Sports package AMG
X Press program selector button 001A
repeatedly until the letter for the desired
drive program appears in the multifunction
display.
The program selector button allowsy ou to
choose between different driving
characteristics. E
Economy Comfortable, economical
driving
S
Sport Sporty driving style
M
Manual Manual gear shifting
i
For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (Y page 160).
i The automatic transmission shifts to
automatic drive program Eeach time the
engine is started.
AMG vehicles Drive program selector with manual drive program Automatic transmission
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X
Turn drive program selector 001Auntil the
desired drive program appears in the
multifunction display in the speedometer.
The drive program indicator on drive
program selector 001Alights up in red. C
Controlled
Efficiency Comfortable, economical
driving
S
Sport Sport
ydriving style S+
SportPlus Extremely sporty driving
style
M
Manual Manual gear shifting
RS
RACE
START Optimal vehicle
acceleration from a
standstill
i
For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (Y page 160).
Only change from automatic drive program C,
S or S+ to manual drive program Mwhen the
vehicle is stationary.
i The automatic transmission shifts to
automatic drive program Ceach time the
engine is started.
i RScannot be selected during normal
driving. For further information on RACE
START, see (Y page 188). Steering wheel paddle shifters
001A
Left-hand steerin gwheel paddle shifter
0010 Right-hand steerin gwheel paddle shifter In the automatic drive program, you can
restrict or derestric
tthe shift range by using
the steerin gwheel paddle shifters
(Y page 162).
i You can only change gear with the
steerin gwheel paddle shifter swhen the
transmission is in position D. Automatic drive program
Automatic drive program sEand S Drive program
E(drive program Con MAG
vehicles) is characterized by the following:
R comfort-oriented engine and automatic
transmissio nsettings
R optimal fuel consumption resultin gfrom
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and revers egears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully
R increased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example
R the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner .This results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin
Drive program S(or, in the case of AMG
vehicles, drive programs Sand S+)is
characterized by the following:
R sporty engine and automatic transmission
settings
R the vehicle pulling away in first gear
R the automatic transmission shifting up
later
R the fuel consumption possibly being higher
as aresult of the later automatic
transmission shift points 160
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Manual drive program M
General notes
You can activate manua
ldrive program Min
the Eand Sautomatic drive programs.
In manua ldrive program M,you can briefly
change geary ourself by using the steering
wheel paddle shifters. The transmission must
be in position D.
Activating
X Shift the transmission to position D.
X Pull the left or right steerin gwheel paddle
shifter (Y page 160).
Manual drive program Mis temporarily
activated. The selected gear and Mappear
in the multifunction display.
Shifting gears
If you pull on the left or right steerin gwheel
paddle shifter, the automatic transmission
switches to manual drive program Mfor a
limited amount of time. Dependin gonwhich
paddle shifter is pulled, the automatic
transmission immediately shifts into the next
gear down or up, if permitted.
X To shift up: pull the right-hand steering
wheel paddle shifter (Y page 160).
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
i If the maximum engine speed on the
currently engaged gear is reached and you
continue to accelerate, the automatic
transmission automatically shifts up in
order to prevent engine damage.
X To shift down: pull on the left-hand
steerin gwheel paddle shifter
(Y page 160).
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
i If the engine exceeds the maximum
engine speed when shiftin gdown, the
automatic transmission protects against
engine damage by not shiftin gdown.
i Automatic down shiftin goccurs when
coasting. Shift recommendation
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The
recommended gear is shown in the
multifunction display.
X
Shift to recommended gear 0010according
to gearshift recommendation 001Awhen
shown in the multifunction display of the
instrument cluster.
Disarming
If you have activated manual drive program
M,itw ill remain active for acertain amount
of time. Under certain conditions the
minimum amount of time is extended, e.g. in
the case of lateral acceleration, during an
overrun phase or when driving on steep
terrain.
If manual drive program Mhas been
deactivated, the automatic transmission
shifts into the automatic drive program that
was last selected, i.e. Eor S.
You can also deactivate manual drive
program Myourself:
X Pull on the right-hand steerin gwheel
paddle shifter and hold it in place
(Y page 160).
or
X Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the
transmission position.
or
X Use the program selector button to change
the drive program (Y page 159).
Manual drive program Mis deactivated.
The automatic transmission switches into
the automatic drive program that was last
selected, i.e. Eor S. Automatic transmission
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Shift ranges
Introduction i
You can restrictord erestrict the shift
range by using the steering wheel paddle
shifters.
When the automatic transmission is in
position D,itispossible to restrictore xpand
the shift range (Y page 162).
The shift range selecte disshown in the
multifunctio ndisplay. The automatic
transmission shift sonly as far as the selected
gear.
Shif tran ge: 0003
You can use the engine'
sbraking
effect 000A
You can use the braking effect of
the engine on downhill gradients
and for driving:
R
on steep mountain roads
R in mountainous terrain
R in arduous conditions 000B
To use the braking effect of the
engine on extremely steep downhill
gradients and on long downhill
stretches
Restricting th
eshiftran ge X
Pull the left-han dsteerin gwheel paddle
shifter.
The automatic transmission shifts down
one gear and restrictst he shift range to the
relevant gear.
i If the engine exceeds the maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the
automatic transmission protectsa gainst
engine damage by not shifting down.
i If the maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you continue to
accelerate, the automatic transmission
shifts up, even if the shift range is restricted. This prevents the engine from
overrevving.
Extending the shift range X
Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter.
The shift range is derestricted.
Clearing the shift range restriction X
Pull and hold the right-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter until Dis shown again in the
multifunction display.
The automatic transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
Selecting the ideal shift range X
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter and hold it in position.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
gear which allowso ptimum acceleration
and deceleration. To do this, the automatic
transmission shifts down one or more
gears. Manual drive program(
AMG vehicles
and vehiclesw ith AMG Sports
package)
Switching on the manuald rive program X
Turn the drive program selector
(Y page 159) until Mappears in the
multifunction display.
The indicator Mon the drive program
selector lights up in red.
The manual drive program is only available for
AMG vehicles.
Manual drive program Mis different from
drive programs Sand S+with regard to
spontaneity, responsiveness and
smoothness of gear changes.
Manual drive program Mcan be selected
using the drive program selector. In manual
drive program M,you can change gear using 162
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