2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS COUPE ignition

On-board computer
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If the vehicle is parked for more than 4 hours,
the From start consumption statistics are
reset (key in position
0 of the ignition lock or
removed).
The values will not be reset if you turn the key
to position 1 or 2 during this time.
Consumption statistics from the last
reset The values refer to the last reset of the func-
tion.
X
Press the j or k button to select
From reset. 1
Kilometres
2 Time
3 Average speed
4 Average fuel consumption Resetting the consumption statistics X
Press the j or k button to select the
function that you wish to reset.
X Press and hold the reset button on the left
of the instrument cluster until the values
are reset to "0".
The consumption statistics From reset are
reset automatically after 9,999 hours or
99,999 kilometres.
Calling up the range X
Press the j or k button to select
Distance:.
The multi-function display shows the esti-
mated distance that can be covered by the
vehicle, based on your current driving style
and the amount of fuel remaining in the
tank.
If there is only a small amount of fuel left in
the fuel tank, the display shows a vehicle
being refuelled instead of the range. Telephone menu*
Functions and displays are dependent on the
optional equipment installed in your vehicle.
You can place your mobile phone in the
mobile phone cradle* (Y page 183), or set up
a Bluetooth connection to the audio system
or COMAND APS* see the separate operating
instructions. G
Risk of accident
Observe the legal requirements of the
country in which you are currently driving
regarding the use of mobile telephones in
the vehicle.
If it is permitted to use mobile phones while
the vehicle is in motion, you should only use
them when the road and traffic conditions
permit. You may otherwise be distracted
from the traffic conditions, cause an acci-
dent and injure yourself and others.
i Menu overview: see ( Y page 114).
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel. Controls
* optional
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Activating HOLD X
Make sure that the activation conditions
are met.
X Depress the brake.
X Depress the brake again quickly until
HOLD appears in the display.
HOLD is activated. You can release the
brake pedal.
i If depressing the brake pedal the first
time does not activate HOLD, wait briefly
and then try again. G
Risk of accident
The vehicle's brakes are applied when
HOLD is activated. For this reason, deacti-
vate HOLD if the vehicle is to be set in
motion by other means (e.g. in a car wash
or by towing).
Deactivating HOLD HOLD is deactivated if:
R
you
accelerate when the selector lever is in
position D or R
R you move the selector lever to position P
R you release the brakes completely and
apply them again with a certain amount of pressure until the
HOLD message in the
multi-function display goes out G
Risk of accident
Never get out of the vehicle when HOLD is
activated.
HOLD

must never be operated or deactiva-
ted by a passenger or from outside the
vehicle.
HOLD does not replace the parking brake
and must not be used for parking.
The HOLD braking effect is cancelled and
the vehicle can start moving if:
R HOLD is deactivated by depressing the
accelerator pedal or the brake pedal
R there is a malfunction in the system or an
interruption in the power supply, e.g. bat-
tery failure
R the electrical system in the engine com-
partment, the battery or the fuses are
tampered with
R the battery is disconnected G
Risk of accident
If you wish to leave the vehicle or park it,
deactivate HOLD and secure the vehicle
against rolling away. You will see a warning message in the multi-
function display if HOLD is activated and:
R
the

driver's door is opened and you release
the seat belt
R the ignition is switched off
R the bonnet is opened
Selector lever in park position
X Move the selector lever to P
to prevent the
vehicle from rolling away.
HOLD is deactivated. The warning message
in the multi-function display goes out.
A horn will also sound at regular intervals if
HOLD is activated and you:
R stop

the engine and open the driver's door
R open the bonnet
The horn draws your attention to the fact that
the vehicle has been parked while HOLD is
still activated. The sound becomes louder if
you attempt to lock the vehicle. The vehicle
is not locked until HOLD is deactivated.
i If the ignition has been switched off, the
engine cannot be restarted until HOLD is
deactivated.
If there is a fault in the system or power supply
while HOLD is activated, the Brake immedi-
ately message appears in the multi-function Controls
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Driving systems
147
Setting the normal level
X
Start the engine.
If indicator lamp 2 is lit:
X Press button 1.
Indicator lamp 2 goes out. The vehicle is
adjusted to the normal level.
i The "Raised level" setting is cancelled at
vehicle speeds above 120 km/h or if the
speed has been between 80 km/h and
120 km/h for more than approximately
5 minutes. If you do not drive within this
speed range, the raised level remains
stored, even when the key is removed from
the ignition lock.
Comfort or sports tuning AIRMATIC DC (dual control) comprises two
components: the Adaptive Damping System
(ADS) and spring stiffness adjustment.
ADS automatically regulates the suspension
as appropriate to particular driving condi-
tions. Parallel to this, the spring stiffness
switches between "comfort" and "sports" lev-
els. The damping/spring stiffness settings are
dependent on:
R
your driving style
R the road surface conditions
R your individual selection
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the key from the ignition lock. 1
To select the damping program
2 Indicator lamps
X Start the engine.
Sports tuning I
X Press button 1 once.
One indicator lamp 2 lights up.
The vehicle level is lowered by 10 mm. Sports tuning II
X
Press button 1 twice.
Two indicator lamps 2 light up.
The vehicle level is lowered by 15 mm.
Comfort tuning
X Press button 1 repeatedly until indicator
lamps 2 go out.
Multi-function display
A message appears in the multi-function dis-
play for approximately five seconds once you
have selected a damping program, for exam-
ple: Controls
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Driving systems
148 Parktronic*
G
Risk of accident
Parktronic is only an aid and may not detect
all obstacles. It does not relieve you of the
responsibility to pay attention.
You are always responsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to your
immediate surroundings when parking and
manoeuvring. You could otherwise endan-
ger yourself and others. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that no persons or animals are
in the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
Parktronic is an electronic parking aid. It indi-
cates visually and audibly the distance
between your vehicle and an object.
Parktronic is automatically activated when
you switch on the ignition and release the
parking brake.
Parktronic is deactivated at speeds above
18 km/h. It is reactivated at lower speeds.
Parktronic monitors the area around your
vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper
and four sensors in the rear bumper.1 Sensors in the front bumper
Range of the sensors
The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and
slush, otherwise they may not function cor-
rectly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them.
Side view
Top view
Controls
* optional
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Deactivating/activating Parktronic
1
To deactivate/activate Parktronic
2 Indicator lamp
If indicator lamp 2 is on, Parktronic is deac-
tivated.
i Parktronic is automatically activated
when you turn the key to position 2 in the
ignition lock. Controls
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Air conditioning
154 Function Recommendation/Notes
4 Display
5 © Sets the air distribution (Y page 162)
6 ¯ Switches the rear window heating on/off i
At very low temperatures, the rear window heating is
only switched on once the vehicle interior has warmed
up. (Y page 164)
7 Sets the temperature, right i
Set the temperature to
22 †. (Y page 159)
8 T Activates/deactivates the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation i
You
can use the residual heat to heat or ventilate the
vehicle interior after you have switched off the ignition. (Y page 165)
9 2 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation i
Switch on the air conditioning with air dehumidifica-
tion function. The indicator lamp in the 2 button
comes on. (Y page 158)
a ª Sets the air distribution (Y page 162)
b ´ Activates/deactivates Thermatic i
Activate Thermatic. The display comes on. (Y page 158)
c · Reduces the airflow (Y page 163)Controls
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157Function Recommendation/Notes
b ™ Operates the rear-compartment air conditioning via
4-zone Thermotronic (Y page 160)
c Q Increases the airflow (Y page 163)
d ´ Activates/deactivates 4-zone Thermotronic i
Activate
4-zone Thermotronic. The display comes on. (Y page 158)
e · Reduces the airflow (Y page 163)
f T Activates/deactivates the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation i
You
can use the residual heat to heat or ventilate the
vehicle interior after you have switched off the ignition. (Y page 165)
g % Reduces the temperature, left-hand side i
Set the temperature to
22 †. (Y page 159)
h , Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode i
Only
use this operating mode for a short time, e.g. in
a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows can mist up due to
lack of fresh air. (Y page 164)
j U
Controls the air-conditioning system automatically,
left i
Activate the automatic air conditioning. The indicator
lamp in the U button comes on. (Y page 159) Controls
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Air conditioning
159
X
To switch on: press the œ button.
The indicator lamp in the œ button
comes on.
X To deactivate: press the œ button.
The indicator lamp in the œ button goes
out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature.
i The cooling with air dehumidification
function in the rear compartment is only
operative if the 4-zone Thermotronic cool-
ing with air dehumidification function* is
switched on. Controlling the air conditioning auto-
matically
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained at a constant level fully automat-
ically. To do so, the system automatically
regulates the temperature of the dispensed
air, the airflow and the air distribution.
The automatic air conditioning will achieve
optimal operation if "cooling with air dehu-
midification" is also activated. If necessary,
cooling

with air dehumidification can be deac-
tivated. X
Make sure that the key is in position 2 in
the ignition lock.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press the U button.
The AUTO

display for the air distribution and
airflow comes on. The indicator lamp 22
on
the U button lights up. Airflow and air
distribution are set to automatic mode.
X To deactivate: press the Q or ·
button.
The AUTO display for the airflow goes out.
The automatic control is deactivated and
the airflow is controlled according to the
selected

setting. Automatic air distribution
remains activated.
or
X 2-zone Thermatic only: press
the © or
ª air distribution button.
The AUTO display for the air distribution
goes out. The automatic control is deacti-
vated and the air distribution is controlled
according to the selected setting. Auto-
matic airflow remains activated. or
X
4-zone Thermotronic only*: turn air dis-
tribution thumbwheel 1 or 7 to the
desired symbol

(Y page 155).
The indicator lamp in the U button goes
out. The automatic control is deactivated
and the air distribution is controlled
according to the selected setting. Auto-
matic airflow remains activated. Setting the temperature
2-zone Thermatic Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X
To increase/reduce: turn thumbwheels
1 and 7 clockwise or anti-clockwise
(Y

page 153). Only change the temperature
setting in small increments. Start at 22 †.
4-zone Thermotronic* The interior temperature for each of the four
air-conditioning zones can be adjusted sepa-
rately.
22 Only for vehicles with 4-zone Thermotronic*. Controls
* optional
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