2010 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS COUPE suspension

Starting the engine
Important safety notes ..................130
Station
see Radio
Steering (display message) ..............235
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ....................91
Adjusting (manually). .......................91
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 195
Important safety instructions ...........90
Memory function (storing set-
tings) ................................................ 91
Steering wheel heating ....................91
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 95
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ....139
Steering wheel heating Malfunction indicator lamp ..............92
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 249
Centre console .............................. 249
Centre console (rea rcompart-
ment). ............................................ 250
Cuph older..................................... 255
Glove compartment .......................248
Rea r............................................... 250
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 250
Stowage space
Important safety information .........248
Stowage well
Boot floo r(underneath) ................. 254
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 211
Factory setting ............................... 212
Heating .......................................... 210
Instrument cluster .........................205
Lights ............................................ .207
Standard displa y............................ 198
Time/Date ..................................... 206
Vehicle .......................................... .209
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tyres .................................... 303
Sun visor ............................................ 256
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter)
................................................. .208
Suspension tuning ....................168, 169
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............63 T
Tail lamp (display message) .............222
Technical data CLS 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY .......324
CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCY ..............323
CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFI-
CIENC Y.......................................... 325
CLS 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY .......325
CLS 500 4MATIC BlueEFFI-
CIENC Y.......................................... 323
CLS 500 BlueEFFICIENCY ..............323
CLS 63 AMG .................................. 324
Notes ............................................. 316
Tyres/wheels ................................. 310
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 202
Menu (on-board computer) ............201
Number from the phone book ....... .202
Redialling ....................................... 203
Rejecting/ending acall................. 202
Telephone compartment ..................249
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 194
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 212
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 212
Outside temperature ..................... .195
Setting ........................................... 115
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 152
Through-loading feature ...................251
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Sliding sunroof
Time (on-board computer) ................206
Timer (on-board computer) ..............212
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 281
Top Tether ............................................ 50
Total distance recorder ....................198
Tow-away protection ..........................64
Towing Important safety notes ..................29516
Index

Centre console
Function Page
:
Audio system/COMAND
APS; see separate operat-
ing instructions
;
Seat heating 89
=
Seat ventilation 90
?
PARKTRONIC 170
A
ECO start/stop function 131
B
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp
48
C
Hazard warning lamps 101
D
Rear window roller sunblind
257 Function Page
E
Auxiliary heating 119
F
Stowage compartment 248
Ashtray 257
Cigarette lighter 258
Power socket 258
G
Suspension tuning 168
H
Level setting 167
I
Stowage compartment 248
J
Selects the drive program 138
K
Audio/COMAND controller30
Centre consoleAt a glance

X
To cancel: pull the left steering wheel shift
paddle (Y page 139).
or
X To confirm: pull the right steering wheel
shift paddle (Y page 139).
The RACE START available Depress accelerator message appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
i If you do not depress the accelerator
pedal fully within two seconds, RACE
START is cancelled. The RACE START not
possible See Owner's Manual message
appears in the multifunction display.
X Depress the accelerator pedal fully.
The engine speed rises to approximately
4000 rpm.
The RACE START Release brake to start message appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
i If you do not release the brake pedal
within seven seconds, RACE START is can-
celled. The RACE START cancelled mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
X Take your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum accel-
eration.
The RACE START active message appears
in the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reaches a speed of approximately 50 km/h.
Drive program S+is activated. SPORT han-
dling mode remains activated.
RACE START is deactivated immediately if
you release the accelerator pedal during
RACE START or if any of the activation condi-
tions are no longer fulfilled. The RACE START
not possible See Owner's Manual mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
i If RACE START is used repeatedly in a
short period of time, it is only available
again after having driven the vehicle a cer-
tain distance. AIRMATIC
Vehicle level Important safety notes
Your vehicle regulates its height automati-
cally. All-round self-levelling ensures the best
possible suspension and constant ground
clearance, even with a laden vehicle. When
you drive fast, the vehicle is lowered auto-
matically to improve driving safety and to
reduce fuel consumption.
The following vehicle levels are possible:
R
normal
R raised: the vehicle is raised by about 25 mm
when compared with the normal level.
R lowered: the vehicle is lowered by about
10 mm when compared with the normal
level.
The "Normal" and "Raised" vehicle levels can
be set manually.
The "Lowered” vehicle level is set automati-
cally:
R at speeds above 140 km/h
R if you have selected "Comfort tuning"
(Y page 168) and then lock the vehicle
within 60 seconds of the engine being
switched off
R if you have selected "Sports tuning"
(Y page 168) G
Risk of injury
If you have selected "Comfort tuning", the
vehicle will be lowered if you lock it within 60
seconds of the engine being switched off.
Make sure, therefore, that nobody is in the
vicinity of the wheel housing or under the
vehicle when you lock the vehicle. Otherwise,
limbs could become trapped.
! The vehicle is lowered by about 15 mm if:
R you have selected "Comfort tuning"
R you switch off the engine and
R you lock the vehicle within approximately
60 seconds Driving systems
167Driving and parking Z

Make sure when parking that you position
your vehicle so that it does not make con-
tact with the kerb as the vehicle is lowered.
Your vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
Setting the vehicle level
Select the "Normal" setting for normal road
surfaces and "Raised" for driving with snow
chains or on particularly poor road surfaces.
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the key from the ignition lock. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
wheel housing or under the vehicle while low-
ering the vehicle when it is stationary. Other-
wise, limbs could become trapped. Setting raised level
X
Start the engine.
If indicator lamp ;is not lit:
X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. The vehicle
height is adjusted to raised level.
The Vehicle rising message appears in
the display.
The "Raised Level" setting is cancelled if you:
R drive at a speed over approximately
120 km/h
R drive for approximately three minutes at a
speed over 80 km/h
The "Raised Level" remains saved when you
are not driving within these speed ranges. Setting the normal level
X
Start the engine.
If indicator lamp ;is lit:
X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ;goes out. The vehicle is
adjusted to normal level.
Suspension tuning General notes
The electronically controlled damping system
works continuously.T
his improves driving
safety and ride comfort.
The damping is tuned individually to each
wheel and depends on:
R your driving style, e.g. sporty
R the road surface condition,e .g. bumps
R your individual selection, i.e .sports or com-
fort
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the key from the ignition lock. Sports tuning
The firmer suspension tunin
ginSport mode
ensures even better contact with the road.
Select this mode when employing a sporty
driving style, e.g. on winding country roads.
X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. You have selec-
ted "Sports tuning".
The AIRMATIC SPORT message appears in
the multifunction display. 168
Driving systemsDriving and parking

Comfort tuning
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are mor ecomfortable. Select
this mode if you prefer a more comfortable
driving style, but also when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. motorways.
X Press button :.
Indicator lamp =lights up. You have selec-
ted "Comfort tuning".
The AIRMATIC COMFORT message appears
in the multifunction display. AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion
General notes i
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension
is available for the CLS 63 AMG model.
Vehicle level The vehicle automatically sets the vehicle
level at the rear axle. Rear axle level control
ensures the best possible suspension and
that the ground clearance remains constant
even when the vehicle is loaded. This
improves driving safety and fuel consump-
tion.
Suspension tuning General notes
The electronically controlled damping system
works continuously. This improves driving
safety and ride comfort.
The damping is tuned individually to each
wheel and depends on:
R your driving style, e.g. sporty
R the road surface condition, e.g. bumps
R your individual selection of Sport, Sport +
or Comfort
If you select Sport or Sport + mode and
restart the engine, the suspension setting
reverts to Comfort mode. Sport mode
The firmer suspension tuning in Sport mode
ensures even better contact with the road.
Select this mode when employing a sporty
driving style, e.g. on winding country roads.
X
Press button :once.
Indicator lamp ?lights up. You have selec-
ted Sport mode.
The AMG Ride Control SPORT message
appears in the multifunction display.
Sport + mode
The very firm setting of the suspension tuning
in Sport +mode ensures the best possible
contact with the road. Select this mode only
when driving on race circuits.
If indicator lamps =and ?are off:
X Press button :twice.
Indicator lamps =and ?light up. You
have selected Sport +mode.
The AMG Ride Control SPORT + message
appears in the multifunction display.
If indicator lamp ?lights up:
X Press button :once.
The second indicator lamp =lights up. You
have selected Sport +mode.
The AMG Ride Control SPORT + message
appears in the multifunction display.
Comfort mode
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select
this mode if you prefer a more comfortable Driving systems
169Driving and parking Z

driving style, but also when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. motorways.
X
Press button :repeatedly until indicator
lamps =and ?go out.
You have selected Comfort mode.
The AMG Ride Control COMFORT mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
Storing and calling up settings
Once the suspension tuning and drive pro-
gram have been selected, you can store and
call up your settings using AMG button ;.
X To store: press AMG button ;until you
hear a tone.
X To call up: press AMG button ;.
The stored suspension tuning and drive
program are selected.
X To display: briefly press AMG button ;.
Your selection appears in the multifunction
display. PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes G
Risk of accident
PARKTRONIC is only an aid and may not
detec tall obstacles. This system does not
relieve you of the need to pay attention.
You are always responsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to your imme-
diate surroundings when parking and
manoeuvring. You could otherwise endanger
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 with
ultrasonic sensors .Itindicates visually and
audibly the distance between your vehicle
and an object. PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when
you:
R
switch on the ignition
R shift the transmission to position D,Ror N
R 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 si xsensors in the fron tbumper
and four sensors in the rear bumper. :
Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand
side (example)
Range of the sensors The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and
slush; otherwise they may no tfunction cor-
rectly. Clean the sensor sregularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them
(Y page 274). Side view170
Driving systemsDriving and parking

Vehicle weights
Unladen weight (in
accordance with
EC directive)
1940 kg
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full) .Items of optional equipment
increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload. Maximum roof
load
100 kg
Maximum boot
load
100 kg
Vehicle-specifi
cweight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 318). Vehicle data, CLS 63 AMG
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle length
(ECE)
4987 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2075 mm
Vehicle height
54 1411 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm Vehicle weights
Unladen weight (in
accordance with
EC directive)
1905 kg
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment
increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload. Maximum roof
load
100 kg
Maximum boot
load
100 kg
Vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y
page 318). Vehicle data, CLS 250 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle length
(ECE)
4940 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2075 mm
Vehicle height
1416 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
54
The values specified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load, optional equipment
and the state of the suspension. 324
Vehicle dataTechnical data

Vehicle weights
Unladen weight (in
accordance with
EC directive)
1875 kg
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full) .Items of optional equipment
increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload. Maximum roof
load
100 kg
Maximum boot
load
100 kg
Vehicle-specifi
cweight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 318). Boot lid opening dimensions
:
Opening height :
1,628 – 1,643 mm
i
The values specified may differ from the
actual values, depending on the tyres, load,
optional equipment and the state of the
suspension. 326
Boot lid opening dimensionsTechnical data