2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS SHOOTING BRAKE suspension

SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 282
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 254
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 284
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Starting (engine) ................................ 148
Steering (display message) ..............274
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ..................106
Adjusting (manually). .....................106
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 228
Cleaning ......................................... 331
Gearshift paddles ........................... 158
Important safety notes ..................105
Steering wheel heating ..................106
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 111
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ....158
Steering wheel heating Problem (malfunction) ...................107
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 246
Stowage areas ................................... 290
Stowage compartment Spectacles compartment ...............291
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 292
Centre console .............................. 291
Centre console (rea rcompart-
ment). ............................................ 293
Cuph older..................................... 303
Glove compartment .......................291
Important safety information .........290
Rea r............................................... 293
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 292
Stowage net ....................................... 293
Stowage space Stowage net ................................... 293
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 301Summer tyres
.................................... 356
Sun visor ............................................ 305
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .242
Suspension tuning AIRMATIC ...................................... 189
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 190
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........246
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............72 T
Tailgate Display message ............................ 273
Emergency unlocking .......................88
Important safety notes ....................85
Limiting the opening angle ...............88
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 87
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Opening/closing (from outside) .......85
Opening dimensions ......................394
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Emergency spare wheel .................380
Information .................................... 382
Trailer loads ................................... 398
Tyres/wheels ................................. 367
Vehicle data ................................... 394
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 235
Display message ............................ 275
Menu (on-board computer) ............235
Number from the phone book ....... .235
Redialling ....................................... 236
Rejecting/ending acall................. 235
Telephone compartment ................292
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pac kfix kit) ....301 18
Index

Centre console, lower section
Function Page
F
Stowage compartment 290
Ashtray 306
Cigarette lighter 307
Power socket 308
Cup holders 303
G
e
Sets the suspension
tuning 189
H
É
Sets the vehicle level 188 Function Page
I
Stowage compartment 290
J
Ú
Selects the drive pro-
gram 157
K
COMAND controller; see
the separate operating
instructions Centre console
35At a glance

Centre console, lower section (AMG vehicles)
Function Page
F
Cup holders 303
G
Engages parking position
P 166
H
Selector lever 154
I
Ashtray 306
Cigarette lighter 307
Power socket 308
J
COMAND controller; see
the separate operating
instructions Function Page
K
Stowage compartment 290
L
ß
Calls up/saves the
suspension tuning 190
M
à
Sets the suspension
tuning 190
N
å
ESP® 68
O
Drive program selector 15836
Centre consoleAt a glance

X
Fully depress the accelerato rpedal.
The engine speed rises to approximately
3,500 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 five seconds, RACE START is cancel-
led. The RACE START cancelled message
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 After using it several times in short suc-
cession, RACE START will be unavailable
until a certain distance has been driven. AIRMATIC
Vehicle level Important safety notes
G
WARNING
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 engin eand
R you lock the vehicle withi napproximately
60 seconds
When parking, position your vehicle so that
it does not make contact with the kerb as
the vehicle is lowered. Your vehicle could
otherwise be damaged.
Observe the notes on driving with a trailer
(Y page 219).
Your vehicle regulates its height automati-
cally. All-round level control ensures the best
possible suspension and constan tground
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 the "Comfort "setting
(Y page 189) and then lock the vehicle
withi n60s econds of the engine being
switched off
R if you have selected the "Sports" setting
(Y page 189)
Setting the vehicle level G
WARNING
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. 188
Driving systemsDriving and parking

Select the "Normal" setting for normal road
surfaces and "Raised" for driving with snow
chains or on particularly poo rroad surfaces.
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the key from the ignition lock.
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. 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, 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 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 :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. You have selec-
ted "Sports tuning".
The AIRMATIC SPORT message appears in
the multifunction display.
Comfort tuning
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable. There-
fore, select this mode if you prefer a more
comfortable driving style. Select comfort
mode also when driving fast on straight roads,
e.g. on straight stretches of motorway. Driving systems
189Driving and parking Z

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 :
Switch for selecting the mode
; Switch for storing, calling up and display-
ing the selected mode
= Sport + mode indicator lamp
? Sport mode indicator lamp
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 :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.
Second indicator lamp =lights up. You
have selected Sport +mode. 190
Driving systemsDriving and parking

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. There-
fore, select this mode if you prefer a more
comfortable driving style. Select comfort
mode also when driving fast on straight roads,
e.g. on straight stretches of motorway.
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. 4MATIC (permanent all-wheel drive)
G
WARNING
4MATIC cannot reduce the risk of an accident
if you drive too fast.
If a drive wheel spins due to insufficien tgrip:
R only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
R accelerate less when driving.
R adapt yourd riving style to suitr oad and
traffic conditions.
! Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz implied warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the ground
or be fully raised. Observe the instructions
for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.
i In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if
you use winter tyres (M+ Styres), with snow
chains if necessary.
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are per-
manently driven. Together with ESP ®
, it
improves the traction of your vehicle when-
eve radrive wheel spins due to insufficient
grip. PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes G
WARNING
PARKTRONIC is only an aid and may not
detec tall obstacles. It is not a substitute for
attentive driving.
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
WARNING
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 if
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. Driving systems
191Driving and parking Z

submenu, you must turn the key to position
1
in the ignition lock. AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays :
Digital speedometer
; Gear indicator
= Upshift indicator
? Engine oil temperature
A Coolant temperature
B ECO start/stop function status indicator
(Y page 150)
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the AMG menu.
Upshift indicator UP =
indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program.
Upshift indicator UP =
fades out other mes-
sages until you have shifted up.
If the engine oil temperature is below 80 †,
the oil temperature is shown in blue. Avoid
using the full output of the engine during this
time. SETUP :
Drive program (C /SS+ /M )
; ESP ®
mode (ON /OFF ) or SPORT handling
mode (SPORT )
= Suspension setting (COMFORT /SPORT /
SPORT+ )
SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode and the
suspension tuning.
X Press =or; on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.
X Press the 9button repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
or
X Briefly press the AMG button on the centre
console (Y page 190).
RACETIMER Displaying and starting the RACETIMER
:
Lap
; RACETIMER 246
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays