ESP MERCEDES-BENZ CLS SHOOTING BRAKE 2012 Owners Manual

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Cooling
see Climat econtrol
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 255
Function/notes ............................. 119
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 123
Cruise control Activatio ncondition s..................... 172
Cruise control leve r....................... 172
Deactivating ................................... 174
Display message ............................ 267
Driving system ............................... 171
Important safety notes ..................171
LIM indicator lamp .........................172
Selecting ........................................ 172
Setting aspeed .............................. 173
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .172
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 303
Important safety notes ..................303
Rea rcentre console ....................... 304
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 304 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 257
Function/notes ............................. 115
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 240
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board com-
puter )............................................. 242
Interior lighting .............................. 242
Diagnostics connection ......................24
Diesel particle filter ..........................168
Digital speedometer .........................231Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 255
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 114
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 241
Switching on/off ........................... 115
DIRECT SELECTl ever
see Automatic transmission
Displa ymessage
ASSYS TPLUS ................................ 324
General information .......................249
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........249
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 275
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) .....249
Driving systems ............................. 261
Engine ............................................ 259
Key ................................................ 275
Lights ............................................ .255
Safety systems .............................. 250
Tyres .............................................. 268
Vehicle .......................................... .272
Distance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .237
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 287
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 184
Display message ............................ 266
Displays in the multifunctio ndis-
play ................................................ 183
Function/notes ............................. 177
Important safety notes ..................177
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 182
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 243
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .84
Central locking/unlocking (key) ......77
Control pane l................................... 38
Display message ............................ 273
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking .......................84
Important safety notes ....................82
Opening (from the inside) ................82 8
Index

Drive program
Automati c...................................... 158
Display ........................................... 155
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ......155
Manual .......................................... .160
Drive program selector .....................158
Driver's door see Door
Drive system
Active Blind Spot Assist .................212
Driving abroad
Service24h .................................... 325
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 114
Driving on flooded roads ..................170
Driving safety system BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .65
Electronic Brake-force Distribu-
tio n.................................................. 69
ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 67
Important safety guidelines .............64
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......64
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 70
Adaptive brake lamps ......................66
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............64
Overview .......................................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .70
Driving system
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............215
Active Parking Assist .....................194
Driving systems
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 212
AIRMATIC ...................................... 188
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 190
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................202
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 208
Cruise control ................................ 171
Display message ............................ 261
Distronic Plu s................................ 177
HOLD function ............................... 186
Lane Keeping Assist ......................210Lane package
................................ 208
Nigh tView Assist Plus ...................205
PARKTRONI C................................. 191
RAC ESTART (AMG vehicles) ..........187
Reversing camera ..........................198
Speed Limi tAssist ......................... 204
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 174
Driving tips
AMG cerami cbrakes ..................... 169
Aquaplaning ................................... 170
Automatic transmission .................157
Brakes ........................................... 168
Downhill gradient ........................... 168
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Driving in winter ............................ .170
Driving on flooded road s................ 170
Driving on wet road s...................... 170
General .......................................... 167
Icy road surfaces ........................... 171
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted road s....................................... 169
New brake pads/linings ................169
Running-in tips ............................... 146
Snow chains .................................. 357
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 114
Towing atrailer .............................. 219
Wet road surface ........................... 169
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....234
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....234 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................244
Function/notes ............................. 107
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 107
Function/notes ............................. 107
Switching on/off ........................... 244
EASY-PACK convenience box ...........299
EASY-PACK load-securing kit Components and storag e.............. 300
Inserting the brackets into the
loading rai l..................................... 300
EASY-PACK luggage compartment
management system ........................300 Index
9

EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 252
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 167
On-board computer .......................231
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................152
General information .......................150
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tionS ystem)
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door ..............84
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 84
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Fuel filler fla p................................. 163
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes ..................377
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................. 378
Points to remember .......................377
Removing ....................................... 377
Storage location ............................ 377
Stowing .......................................... 378
Technical data ............................... 380
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 88
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Engine
Display message ............................ 259
ECO start/stop function ................150
Engine number ............................... 385
Jump-starting ................................. 344
Running irregularl y......................... 153
Starting problems ..........................153
Starting the engine with the key ....149
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............149
Stopping ........................................ 166Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 349
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics)
............................................... 284
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 383
Problem (fault) ............................... 153
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 392
Checking the oil level ..................... 321
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 322
Display message ............................ 260
Filling capacity ............................... 391
Notes about oil grades ................... 391
Notes on oil level/consumption ....321
Temperature (on-board computer) .246
Topping up ..................................... 322
Viscosity ........................................ 392
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle .......22
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...246
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 237
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................67
Display message ............................ 250
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 67
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety guidelines .............66
Trailer stabilisatio n.......................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 281
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 67
Exhaus tpipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 329
Exterior lighting Settings options ............................ .114
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........109
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......109
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........109 10
Index

Important safety notes
....................76
Loss ................................................. 81
Modifying the programming .............78
Positions (ignition lock) .................147
Problem (malfunction) .....................81
Starting the engine ........................149
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................91
Display message ............................ 275
Locking ............................................ 77
Start/Stop button .......................... 147
Starting the engine ........................149
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Keyp ositions
Key ................................................ 147
KEYLESS GO .................................. 147
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 157
Manual drive program ....................160
Kneebag ............................................... 44L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................238
Display message ............................ 264
Function/informatio n.................... 210
Lane package ..................................... 208
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................246
Lashing eyelets ................................. 295
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 257
Lighting see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Ligh tSystem ........................ 240
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off .......242
Active light function .......................119
Automatic headlamp mode ............115
Cornering light function .................119
Dipped-bea mheadlamps ............... 115
Driving abroad ............................... 114Foglamps (extended range)
...........120
Hazard warning lamps ...................118
Headlamp flasher ........................... 118
Ligh tswitc h................................... 114
Main-beam headlamps ................... 117
Motorway mode ............................. 119
Parking lamps ................................ 117
Rea rfoglamp ................................. 116
Setting brightness for display/
switches (on-board computer) .......240
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) ....241
Setting the ambient lighting col-
our (on-board computer) ................ 241
Side lamps ..................................... 116
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 241
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) .240
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 242
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........242
Turn signals ................................... 117
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......258
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 172
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 178
Variabl eSPEEDTRONIC .................175
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................290
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 83
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 243
Luggage compartment cover ...........297 Index
13

Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 228
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 246
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 246
Outside temperature ..................... .228
Setting (climate control) ................134
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 171
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........72
Immobiliser ...................................... 72
Through-loading feature ...................293
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................246
Tiredness Assist see ATTENTION ASSIST
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 338
Top Tether ............................................ 57
Total distance recorder ....................230
Tow-away protection ..........................73
Towing Important safety notes ..................346
With the rear axle raised ................348
Towing atrailer
Activ eBlind Spot Assist .................215
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............217
Active Parking Assist .....................197
Axle load, permissible ....................398
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 223
ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye. ...................347
Removing the towing eye. ..............348
With both axles on the ground .......348
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............349
Important safety notes ..................346
Trailer
Display message ............................ 274
Trailer coupling
see Towing atrailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 223
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 210
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 329
Coupling up atrailer ...................... 221Decoupling
atrailer ....................... 221
Driving tips .................................... 219
Folding in the ball coupling ............221
Folding out the ball coupling ..........220
Important safety notes ..................217
Lights displa ymessage .................. 255
Mounting dimensions ....................396
Parktroni c...................................... 193
Power supply ................................. 222
Shift range ..................................... 157
Trailer loads ................................... 398
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display .........155
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECTl ever)...................... 155
Transporting the vehicle ..................349
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .331
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .231
Trip meter Calling up ....................................... 230
Resetting (on-board computer) ......232
Turn signal
see Turn signals
Turn signals
Switching on/off ........................... 117
TV
Operating (on-board computer) .....234
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 383
Installatio n..................................... 383
Transmission output (maximum) .... 383
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....360
Display message ............................ 268
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................339
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................339
Recommended ............................... 357
Tyre pressure loss warning
Important safety notes ..................358
Restarting ...................................... 359 Index
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Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 360
Function/notes ............................. 360
Restarting ...................................... 361
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Warning message .......................... 361
Tyres
Changing awheel .......................... 362
Checking ........................................ 355
Direction of rotatio n...................... 362
Display message ............................ 268
Important safety notes ..................354
MOExtended tyres .........................356
Replacing ....................................... 362
Service life ..................................... 355
Storing ........................................... 363
Tyr esize (data) .............................. 367
Tyr etread ...................................... 355
see Flat tyre U
Unladen weight ................................. 394
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 83V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) ..............305
Variable SPEEDTRONIC see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 272
Electronics ..................................... 383
Equipment ....................................... 23
Implied warranty .............................. 25
Individua lsettings .......................... 239
Leaving parked up .........................167
Locking (in an emergency) ...............84
Locking (key )................................... 77
Lowering ........................................ 366
Pulling away ................................... 149
Raising ........................................... 364
Registration ..................................... 24Securing from rolling away
............363
Towing away .................................. 346
Transporting .................................. 349
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........84
Unlocking (key )................................ 77
Vehicle data ................................... 394
Vehicle data ....................................... 394
Vehicle dimensions ...........................394
Vehicle emergency locking ................84
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............384
Vehicle level AIRMATIC ...................................... 188
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 190
Vehicle level (display message) .......261
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 335
Vehicle weights ................................. 394
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 234
VIN ...................................................... 384 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 279
Brakes ........................................... 278
Distance warning signa l................. 287
ESP ®
.............................................. 281
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 282
Fuel tank ........................................ 285
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 172
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................178
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) .........175
Overview .................................. 32, 276
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................55
Reserve fuel ................................... 285
Seat bel t........................................ 277
SRS ................................................ 284
Tyr ep ressure monitor ...................288
Warning triangle ................................ 334
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 275
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........366
Wheel chock ...................................... 36320
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
which takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. R
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to
3.5 t, in accordance with national regulations.
For several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The methods employed in vehicle and
parts recycling are constantly being devel-
oped and improved. This means that your
Mercedes-Benz will also continue to meet
even the increased recycling quotas in the
future in good time. You can obtain further
information from your national Mercedes-
Benz homepage or your national hotline num-
ber. Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for the type of vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and con-
version parts and accessories that have been
specifically approved for your vehicle for their
reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehi- 22
Introduction

vehicles. The quality or safety of the vehicle
is improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about
vehicle checks if it has yourr egistration data.
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet
been registered in your name in the following
cases:
R if your vehicle was not purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer.
R if your vehicle has not yet been examined
at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle own-
ership. Correct use
G
WARNING
Various warning stickers are affixed to your
vehicle. Their purpose is to draw your atten-
tion, and the attention of others, to various
dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warn-
ing stickers unless the sticker clearly states
that you may do so.
If you remove the warning stickers, you or
others could be injured by failing to recognise
certain dangers.
Observe the following information when driv-
ing your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the Technical Data section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
moto rvehicles Implied warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benzi
mplied warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. Data stored in the vehicle
Fault data
Components which are critical for vehicle
operation are equipped with fault data mem-
ories as standard .There are also data storage
devices which record how vehicle compo-
nents have reacted in certain driving situa-
tions (e.g. airbag deployment or ESP ®
inter-
vention).
This data is used exclusively to:
R assist in the rectification of faults and
defects
R help Mercedes-Ben zoptimise and develop
vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced by Mercedes-
Benz, this technical information can be read
out from the fault memory. This is performed
by authorised employees of the Mercedes-
Ben zservice network using special diagnos-
tic computers.
After a fault has been rectified, the informa-
tion is deleted from the memory. Other mem-
ory data is constantly overwritten. Other devices that store data
Depending on the equipment level, your vehi-
cle may feature communications and/or
entertainment systems (e.g. navigation devi-
ces, telephone systems). These allow you to
save and edit data required for the operation
of the respective device.
Further information on operation (e.g. on
deleting data) can be found in the separate
operating instructions. Introduction
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
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ESP® 281
M
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 282
;
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Distance warning 287
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ESP®
OFF 281
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Turn signals 117
A
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Brakes (red) 278
B
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Only for certain vehi-
cles: brakes (yellow) 278
C
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ABS 279
D
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SRS 284
E
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Engine diagnostics 284
F
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Tyre pressure monitor 288 Function Page
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ü
Seat belt 277
H
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Diesel engine: pre-
glow 149
÷
ESP®
in AMG vehicles 282
I
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Coolant 285
J
K
Main-beam headlamp 117
K
L
Dipped-bea mhead-
lamps 115
L
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Side lamps 116
M
R
Rear foglamp 116
N
N
This lamp has no func-
tion O
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Reserve fuel 28532
Instrument clusterAt a glance