parking brake MERCEDES-BENZ CLS COUPE 2012 Owners Manual

1, 2,
3...
12 Vsocket
see Socket
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tionS ystem)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 184
4MATIC off-road system ...................184 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 232
Function/notes ................................ 63
Important safety notes ....................63
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 131
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................127
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 220
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes ............................. 201
Active Driving Assistanc epackage .201
Active Lane Keepin gAssist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 220
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes ............................. 204
Active light function .........................115
Active multicontour seat ..................100
Active Park Assist Display message ............................ 247
Active Parking Assist
Important safety notes ..................187
Active Service System
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68
Adaptive brake lamps .........................65
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 240
Function/notes ............................. 116Adaptive Main-beam Assist
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 223
Additives (engine oil) ........................364
Airbags Front airba g(driver, front
passenger )....................................... 44
Important safety guidelines .............42
Kneeba g.......................................... .44
Pelvis airbag .................................... 45
Sidebag ............................................ 45
Triggering ......................................... 41
Windowba g...................................... 46
Air-conditionin gsystem
see Climate control
Airf ilter (white display message) ....243
AIRF LOW ........................................... 128
AIRMATIC Display message ............................ 243
Function/notes ............................. 181
Airp ressure
see Tyr epressure
Airv ents
Glove compartmen t....................... 137
Important safety notes ..................136
Rea r............................................... 137
Setting ........................................... 136
Setting the centre airv ents........... 137
Setting the sid eairvents ............... 137
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
Setting the colou r(on-board com-
puter) ............................................ .223
AMG RID ECONTROL sports sus-
pension ............................................... 183
Anti-glare film .................................... 293
Anti-loc kBraking System
se eA BS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Thef tAlarm system
se eA TA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 164
Ashtray ............................................... 282
Assistanc emenu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .218 4
Index

Bel
ttensioner
Activatio n......................................... 41
Functi on........................................... 51
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................220
Display message ............................ 246
Notes/function .............................. 197
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth ®
SAP V3 telephone mod-
ule see Separate operating instructions
Bonnet
Closing .......................................... .297
Display message ............................ 255
Opening ......................................... 296
Boot
Emergency release ..........................87
Important safety notes ....................85
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 87
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 85
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 254
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Opening dimensions ......................366
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 366
Bottle holders .................................... 281
Box (boot) .......................................... .277
Brake Assist System see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 234
Notes ............................................. 365
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .65
Display message ............................ 238
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 63
BAS .................................................. 63
BAS PLUS ........................................ 64
Brake fluid (notes) .........................365
Display message ............................ 232
Driving tips .................................... 162
High-performance brake system ....163 Important safety notes
..................162
Parking brake ................................ 160
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
Calling up afault
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Automatic car wash .......................301
Carpets .......................................... 307
Display ........................................... 305
Exterior lighting ............................. 304
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 306
High-pressure cleaner .................... 302
Interior ........................................... 305
Matt paintwork .............................. 303
Nigh tView Assist Plus ...................305
Notes ............................................. 301
Paint .............................................. 303
Plastic trim .................................... 306
Reversing camera ..........................305
Roo flining ...................................... 307
Seat bel t........................................ 307
Seat cover ..................................... 306
Sensors ......................................... 304
Steering wheel ............................... 306
Tai lpipes ....................................... 305
Trim pieces .................................... 306
Washing by hand ........................... 302
Wheels ........................................... 303
Windows ........................................ 304
Wiper blades .................................. 304
Wooden trim .................................. 306
Car wash (care) ................................. 301
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 216
Central locking Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 225
Locking/unlocking (key ).................. 77 6
Index

Driver's door
see Door
Drive system
Active Blind Spot Assis t................. 201
Driving abroad
Service24h .................................... 301
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 110
Driving on flooded roads ..................164
Driving safety system BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .64
Electroni cBrake-force Distribu-
tio n.................................................. 68
ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 65
ETS/4ETS (Electroni cTraction
System) ........................................... 66
Important safety guidelines .............62
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......63
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
Adaptive brake lamps ......................65
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............63
Overview .......................................... 62
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .68
Driving system
Active Lan eKeepin gAssist. ........... 204
Active Parking Assist .....................187
Driving systems
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 201
AIRMATIC ...................................... 181
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 183
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................192
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 197
Cruise control ................................ 165
Display message ............................ 243
Distronic Plu s................................ 170
HOLD function ............................... 179
Lane Keeping Assist ......................199
Lane package ................................ 197
Nigh tView Assist Plus ...................194
PARKTRONI C................................. 185
RAC ESTART (AMG vehicles) ..........180
Reversing camera ..........................190Speed Limi
tAssist ......................... 193
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 168
Driving tips
AMG cerami cbrakes ..................... 163
Aquaplaning ................................... 164
Automatic transmission .................151
Brakes ........................................... 162
Downhill gradient ........................... 162
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Driving in winter ............................ .164
Driving on flooded road s................ 164
Driving on wet road s...................... 164
General .......................................... 161
Icy road surfaces ........................... 165
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted road s....................................... 163
New brake pads/linings ................163
Running-in tips ............................... 140
Snow chains .................................. 331
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 110
Wet road surface ........................... 163
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....216
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....216 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................226
Function/notes ............................. 104
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 104
Function/notes ............................. 104
Switching on/off ........................... 226
EASY-PACKc onvenience box ...........277
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) Display message ............................ 234
Function/notes ................................ 68
ECOd isplay
Function/notes ............................. 161
On-board computer .......................213
ECOs tart/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................145
General information .......................144
Electrical fuses
see Fuses Index
9

First-aid kit
........................................ .310
Fitting awheel
Removing awheel .......................... 339
Fitting wheels
Fitting awheel ............................... 340
Lowering the vehicle ......................340
Raising the vehicle .........................338
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 337
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyres .........................313
Preparing the vehicle .....................312
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 313
Floormat ............................................ .292
Foglamps (extende drange) .............. 116
Frequencies Garage door opener .......................289
Mobile phone ................................. 357
Two-way radio ................................ 357
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 361
Consumption information ..............363
Consumption statistics ..................213
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 213
Displaying the range ......................213
Fuel gauge ............................... 30, 209
Grade (petrol) ................................ 360
Important safety notes ..................360
Notes for AMG vehicles .................361
Problem (malfunction) ...................158
Quality (diesel )............................... 362
Refuelling ...................................... .156
Tank content/reserve fuel .............360
Fue lfiller flap
Emergency release ........................157
Opening/closing ............................ 157
Fue lfilte r(whit edispla ymessage) .243
Fue llevel
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 213
Gauge ...................................... 30, 209
Fue lreserve
see Fuel
Fue ltank
Capacity ........................................ 360
Problem (malfunction) ...................158Fuse allocatio
nchart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 311
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 324
Before changing ............................. 324
Fuse box in the boot ......................325
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 324
Important safety notes ..................324 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................289
Frequencies ................................... 289
Important safety notes ..................287
Opening/closing the garage door ..288
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 287
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .228
Gearshift program SETUP (on-board computer) ..........228
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........356
Glove compartment ..........................273 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................114
Headbag Display message ............................ 237
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............114
Cleaning system (notes) ................366
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 117
Topping up the cleaning system ....299
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Adjusting (electrically). ....................99
Adjusting (manually). .......................98
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 99
Fitting/removing (rear) ....................99
Luxury .............................................. 99 Index
11

Parking
............................................... 159
Important safety notes ..................159
Parking brake ................................ 160
Position of exterio rmirror, front-
passenger sid e............................... 106
Reversing camera ..........................190
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................187
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 234
Notes/function .............................. 160
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 239
Switching on/off ........................... 113
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................186
Driving system ............................... 185
Function/notes ............................. 185
Important safety notes ..................185
Problem (fault) ............................... 187
Sensor range ................................. 185
Warning displa y............................. 186
PASSENGE RAIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ...................................................... 54
Petrol .................................................. 360
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .306
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system) Display message ............................ 235
Operation ........................................ .48
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................219
Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 269
Produc tinformation ............................ 21
Program selector button ..................151
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 143 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........23 R
RAC ESTART (AMG vehicles) .............180
RACETIME R(on-board computer) ....228
Radar sensors Overview ........................................ 368
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating .................225
Display message ............................ 245
Radiator cover ................................... 297
Radio Selecting astation ......................... 215
see separate operating instructions
Rain closing feature (slidin gsun-
roof) ...................................................... 92
Readin glamp ..................................... 118
Rear compartment Setting the airv ents...................... 137
Rear-compartment seat bel tsta-
tus indicator ........................................ 51
Rear foglamp Display message ............................ 239
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Rear seat
Display message ............................ 255
Rear seat (foldin gthe backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 275
Rear Seat Entertainment System see Separate operating instructions
Rear-vie wmirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........106
Dipping (manual) ........................... 105
Rear window blind ............................282
Rear window heating Problem (fault) ............................... 131
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ............................... 30, 209
Important safety notes ..................156
Notes for AMG vehicles .................361
Refuelling proces s......................... 157
see Fuel Index
15

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
152
;
Combination switch 113
=
Instrumen
tcluster 30
?
Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 149
B
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
185
C
Overhead control panel 37
D
Climat
econtro lsystems 124
E
Ignition lock 141
Start/Sto
pbutton 141 Function Page
F
Adjusts th
esteering wheel
manually 102
G
Adjusts th
esteering wheel
electrically 102
Steering wheel heating 103
H
Cruise control lever 165
I
Parking brake 160
J
Diagnostics connection 23
K
Open
sthe bonnet 296
L
Release
sthe parking brake 160
M
Ligh
tswitch 110
N
Night View Assist Plus 19428
CockpitAt
ag lance

Function Page
:
Overhead control panel 37
;
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
185
=
Combination switch 113
?
Instrumen
tcluster 30
A
Horn
B
DIRECT SELECT lever 149
C
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
152
D
Ligh
tswitch 110
E
Nigh
tView Assist Plus 194
F
Releases the parking brake
160 Function Page
G
Open
sthe bonnet 296
H
Diagnostics connection 23
I
Ignition lock 141
Start/Stop button 141
J
Adjusts the steerin
gwheel
manually 102
K
Adjusts the steerin
gwheel
electrically 102
Steerin
gwheel heating 103
L
Cruise control lever 165
M
Parking brake 160
N
Climate control systems 124Cockpit
29Atag lance

R
the possibility of strong rada rreflections,
for example, in multi-storey car parks
R an arrow vehicle travellin ginfront, e.g. a
motorcycle
R av ehicle travellin ginfrontonad ifferent
line G
WARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As aresult, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all
critical situations. There is arisk of an acci-
dent.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake.
Following damage to the fron tend of the vehi-
cle ,havet he configuratio nand operatio nof
the rada rsensor schecked at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-
sions at slow speeds where ther eisnovisible
damage to the fron tofthe vehicle. Adaptive brake lamps
If you brake sharply from aspeed of more
than 50 km/h or if braking is assisted by BAS
or BAS PLUS, the brake lamps flash rapidly.
In this way,t raffic travelling behind you is
warned in an even more noticeable manner.
If you brake sharply from aspeed of more
than 70 km/h to astandstill, the hazard warn-
ing lamps are activated automatically .Ifthe
brakes are applied again, the brake lamps
light up continuously.T he hazard warning
lamps switch off automatically if you travel
faster than 10 km/h .You can also switch off
the hazard warning lamps using the hazard
warning button (Y page 114). ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 62). G
WARNING
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
is unable to
stabilise the vehicle. In addition, other driving
safety systems are switched off. This increa-
ses the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP ®
checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: switch off the igni-
tion when the parking brake is being tested
using adynamometer.
Application of the brakes by ESP ®
may oth-
erwise destroy the brake system.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: observe the notes
on ESP ®
if the vehicle is being towed with the
rear axle raised (Y page 322).
ESP ®
is deactivated if the åwarning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up continu-
ously when the engine is running.
If the ÷ warning lamp and the åwarn-
ing lamp are lit continuously, ESP ®
is not
available due to amalfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page 263) and display messages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster
(Y page 232).
If ESP ®
detect sthat the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilise the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP ®
assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilise the vehicle during braking.
If ESP ®
intervenes, the ÷ESP®
warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster. Driving safety systems
65Safety Z

In particular, the detection of obstacle
scan
be impaired if there is:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else cover-
ing the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radars ources
R the possibility of strongr adar reflections,
for example, in multi-storey car parks
R an arrow vehicle travelling in front,e .g. a
motorcycle
R av ehicle travelling in front on adifferent
line G
WARNING
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossin gtraffic
R when cornering
As aresult, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may neither
give warnings nor intervene in all critical sit-
uations. There is arisk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake.
In order to maintain the appropriate distance
to the vehicle in front and thus prevent acol-
lision, you must apply the brakes yourself.
X To activate/deactivate: activate or deac-
tivate PRE-SAFE ®
Brake in the on-board
computer (Y page 219).
When PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is activated, the
Ä symbol appears in multifunction dis-
play, as long as the HOLD function is deac-
tivated (Y page 179). On vehicles with the
Active Parking Assist driving system, the
Ä symbol is displayed when position P
is engaged or you are driving faster than
35 km/h.
For PRE-SAFE ®
Brake to assist you when driv-
ing, the radar sensor system must be
switched on (Y page 225) and be opera-
tional. The radar sensor system is switched off auto-
matically in the vicinit
yofradio telescope
facilities in the following vehicles:
R vehicles with COMAND Online and naviga-
tion
R vehicles with Audio 20 and Becker ®
MAP
PILOT
Becker ®
MAP PILOT must be connected;
see the separate operating instructions.
The radar sensor system must be switched off
using the on-board computer in the vicinit yof
radio telescope facilities in the following vehi-
cles:
R vehicles without COMAND Online and nav-
igation
R vehicles without Audio 20 and Becker ®
MAP PILOT
R vehicles for Australia
For information on switching off the radar
sensor system using the on-board computer,
see (Y page 225).
Following damage to the front end of the vehi-
cle, have the configuration and operation of
the radar sensors checked at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-
sions at slow speeds where there is no visible
damage to the front of the vehicle. Anti-theft systems
Immobiliser
X To activat ewith th ekey: remove th ekey
fro mt heignitio nlock.
X To activat ewith KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignitio noff and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
The immobiliser prevents you rvehicle from
being started without the correct key.
When leaving the vehicle, alway stake the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can
start the engin eifavalid key has been left
inside the vehicle. 70
Anti-theft systemsSafety

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variation sare pos-
sible. Not ethat your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the function sdescri-
bed. This is also the case for system sand
function srelevan ttosafety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 23). Key
Important safet
ynotes G
WARNING
Only for the United Kingdom: if the vehicle
has been locked with the key or with KEY-
LESS-GO, the double lock function is activa-
ted as standard. It is then not possible to open
the doors from inside the vehicle.
Therefore, do not leave any people behind in
the vehicle, particularly children ,elderly peo-
ple or people requiring special assistance. As
ar esult, they may not be able to free them-
selves in the even tofanemergency. They
could be seriously or even fatally injured by
prolonged exposur etoextremely high or low
temperatures, for example. In this case, res-
cuing people from outside the vehicle is diffi-
cult.
Deactivate the interior motion senso rbefore
you lock the vehicle. The doors can then be
opened from the inside after the vehicle has
been locked from the outside. G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could: R
open adoor from inside the vehicle at any
time, even if it has been locked
R start the vehicle using akey which has been
left in the vehicle
R release the parking brake
They could thereby endanger themselves and
others. Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle. Always take the key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only
leaving it for ashort time. G
WARNING
If ak ey ring is too heavy or too large, the
weight actin gonthe key could cause it to turn
in the ignition lock or catc honthe steering
wheel. This could cause the engine to be
switched off suddenly. You may lose control
of the vehicle and cause an accident. Do not
attac hany heavy or large key rings to the key
that is inserted in the ignition.
R Do not keep the key:
- with electronic devices, e.g. amobile
phone or another key
- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects, e.g. ametal case
This can affect the key's functionality.
Keep the key away from strong magnetic
fields. Otherwise, the remot econtrol function
could be affected. 76
KeyOpening and closing