2011 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-CLASS alarm

1, 2, 3 ...
4-zone automatic climate control see Climate control system
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) .............58
Indicator lamp ................................

252
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 229, 239
Accessory weight .............................. 205
Accidents ........................................... 100
Air bags ........................................... 37
Distance warning function .............137
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) ............. 165
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ........................................ 50
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
see Headlamps
Adaptive Brake .................................... 59
Additives Engine oil ....................................... 298
Gasoline ......................................... 299
Address change ................................... 20
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 190
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 236, 250
Air bags ................................................ 37
Emergency call upon deployment ..165
Front, driver and passenger ............. 40
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 41, 260
Knee bag .......................................... 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 230
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 41
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact ...................................... 41
Window curtain ................................ 41
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 298
Air distribution .................................. 149
Air filter .............................................. 246AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control)

ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ...137
Introduction

................................... 137
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 240
Vehicle level control ...................... 138
Air pressure
see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 206
Air pump (electric) ............................ 275
Air recirculation mode ......................150
Air volume .......................................... 149
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool
kit) .............................................. 224, 274
Alternator Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 245
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
AMG menu ......................................... 113
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ..................301
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 62
Anti-theft alarm system ................... 62
Immobilizer ...................................... 62
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest, front
Storage compartment ....................158
Armrest, rear
Storage compartment ....................159
Ashtrays ............................................. 162
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 206
Audio/DVD menu .............................. 116
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 84
Automatic central locking ..........71, 123
Automatic headlamp mode ................87
Automatic interior lighting control ....92
Automatic locking when driving ......123
Automatic shift program ..................105
Automatic transmission ................... 101
Automatic shift program ................105
Gear range indicator ......................104
Gear ranges ................................... 1044
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Children in the vehicle
.....................52
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 55
Fastening the seat belts ...................
47
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 41, 260
Infant and child restraint systems .... 53
Introduction ..................................... 36
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 55
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 41
PRE-SAFE ®
....................................... 49
Seat belts .................................. 39, 45
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 41
Self-test ........................................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 111
Oil, oil level see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting .....................105
Operating safety .................................. 21
Ornamental moldings, cleaning .......218
Outside temperature see Displays
Overhead control panel ......................33 P
Paintwork, cleaning ..........................217
Paintwork code ................................. 289
Panic alarm .......................................... 57
Parcel net ........................................... 157
Parking ............................................... 100
Parktronic system ..........................139
Parking and standing lamp
Replacing bulbs

............................. 267
Parking brake .................................... 100
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 239
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ................ 85
Transmission position .................... 103
Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors ...............219
Malfunction .................................... 142 Minimum distance .........................
141
Sensor range ................................. 140
Switching on/off

........................... 141
System sensors ............................. 140
Warning indicators ................... 27, 141
Parts service ...................................... 288
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 210
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 220
Power assistance .............................. 210
Power outlets .................................... 163
Power seats see Seats
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Operation ....................................... 152
Synchronizing ................................ 154
Power washer .................................... 217
Power windows ................................... 94
Cleaning ......................................... 219
Operation ......................................... 94
Rear door window, override
switch .............................................. 56
Synchronizing .................................. 95
Practical hints ................................... 224
PRE-SAFE ®
............................................ 49
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 229
Problems
While driving .................................... 99
With vehicle ..................................... 22
With wipers ...................................... 94
Product information ............................19
Production options weight ...............207
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program ................105
Manual shift program ..................... 107
Proximity key
see Key, SmartKey
PSI (air pressure unit) ....................... 207 Index
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Center console
Upper part
Function Page
:
Seat heating, driver’s side 81
;
Rear window sunshade
switch
162
=
Rear seat head restraints
switch, folding down
80
?
Hazard warning flasher
switch
90
A
Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp
41
B
Central unlocking switch 71
C
Alarm system indicator
lamp
62 Function Page
D
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP
®
) control
switch 59
E
Seat heating, front
passenger side
81
F
Seat ventilation, front
passenger side
81
G
Central locking switch 71
H
Seat ventilation, driver’s
side
81Center console
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Vehicle equipment ..............................
36
Occupant safety .................................. 36
Panic alarm .......................................... 57
Driving safety systems ....................... 57
Anti-theft systems .............................. 62 35Safety and security
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Activating: Press override switch :.
Indicator lamp ; comes on.
The functions in the rear are disabled.
You can still operate the rear door windows
using the switches located on the door
control panel of the driver’s door.
X Deactivating: Press override switch :
again.
Indicator lamp ; goes out.
The functions in the rear are enabled again.
For more information on power windows, see
the “Controls in detail” section
(Y page 94). Panic alarm
Example illustration: SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
X
Activating: Press and hold !
button : for at least 1 second.
An audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps will operate.
X Deactivating: Press ! button : again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch.
or
X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
inside the vehicle. i
USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. Driving safety systems
Introduction
This section contains information about the
following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Antilock Brake System)
R Adaptive Brake
R BAS ( Brake Assist System)
R EBP ( Electronic Brake Proportioning)
R ESP ®
( Electronic Stability Program)
i In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of most of the driving
systems described in this section is only Driving safety systems
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X
With the engine running, press ESP ®
switch : until the ESP ®
warning lamp
d in the instrument cluster comes on.
The ESP ®
is switched off. G
Warning!
When the ESP ®
warning lamp d is
illuminated continuously, the ESP ®
is
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt
your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP ®
.
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP ®
switched
off. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Switching on the ESP ®X
Press ESP ®
switch : until the ESP ®
warning lamp d in the instrument
cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving mode
with the ESP ®
switched on. Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
Activating X
With SmartKey: Remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch.
X With KEYLESS-GO:
Turn off the engine and
open the driver’s door. Deactivating X
Switch on the ignition.
i Starting the engine will also deactivate
the immobilizer.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started (yet the vehicle’s battery is
charged), the system is not operational.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center

or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). Anti-theft alarm system
Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone opens
R a door
R the trunk
R the hood
The alarm will stay on even if the activating
element, a door, for example, is closed
immediately.
The

alarm system will also be triggered when
R the vehicle is opened with the mechanical
key
R a door is opened from the inside
R the trunk is opened with the emergency
release button
To cancel the alarm after it has been
triggered, see “Canceling the alarm”
(Y page 63). 62
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If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the Tele Aid system initiates a
call to the Customer Assistance Center
automatically. The Tele Aid system will
initiate the call provided that
R you have subscribed to the Tele Aid
service
R the Tele Aid service has been activated
properly
R the necessary mobile phone, power
supply and GPS coverage are available X
Arming: Lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.
The turn signal lamps flash three times to
indicate that the vehicle is locked. Indicator
lamp : flashes to indicate that the alarm
system is armed.
i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three
times, a door or the trunk may not be
properly closed.
Close the respective element.
X Disarming: Unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.
The turn signal lamps flash once to indicate
that the alarm system is disarmed.
i Unless you open a door or the trunk within
approximately 40 seconds after unlocking
the vehicle:
R The vehicle will be locked again.
R The anti-theft alarm system will be
rearmed. Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm, do one of the following:
X Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch.
X Press button % or & on the
SmartKey.
In vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
X Grasp an outside door handle.
The SmartKey must be within 3 ft (1 m) of
the vehicle.
X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey must be inside the vehicle. Anti-theft systems
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Vehicle equipment
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual. Locking and unlocking
Notes
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 52.
When unlocking or locking the vehicle with
the SmartKey an acoustic signal sounds. The
acoustic signal is activated at the factory. If
you wish to deactivate the feature, or adjust
its signal volume, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
When unlocking the vehicle, all turn signal
lamps flash once. An acoustic signal sounds
once, and the locking knobs in the doors
move up. The anti-theft alarm system is
disarmed.
When locking the vehicle, all turn signal lamps
flash three times. An acoustic signal sounds
three times, and the locking knobs in the
doors move down. The anti-theft alarm
system is armed.
All doors and the trunk must be closed.
If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, the batteries in the SmartKey
are discharged, the SmartKey is
malfunctioning, or the vehicle battery is
drained.
X Check the batteries in the SmartKey
(Y page 69) and replace them if
necessary.
X Use the mechanical key to unlock the
driver’s door and the trunk (Y page 261). X
Use the mechanical key to lock the vehicle
(Y page 262).
X Have the vehicle battery and the vehicle
battery connections checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact
Roadside Assistance or an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. SmartKey
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
SmartKeys, each with remote control and a
removable mechanical key.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks
R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the fuel filler flap Example illustration: SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
: &
Lock button
; F Unlock button for trunk lid
= % Unlock button
When you open a door, the door window on
that side lowers slightly. Once you close the
door, the door window moves up again.
! A door window will not work if it is blocked
with ice or if the vehicle battery is
discharged. If you cannot shut a door, do
not force it or you could damage the door
or the door window. Fix whatever is
affecting the window before trying to shut
the door. 66
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