2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS COUPE manual transmission

Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 78
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 253
Setting the colour (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 254
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension ............................................... 204
Anti-glare film .................................... 326
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 185
Ashtray ............................................... 315
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 249
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 249
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 333
Hiding a service message .............. 333
Notes ............................................. 332
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 333
Service message ............................ 332
Special service requirements ......... 333
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 78
Function ........................................... 78
Interior motion sensor ..................... 79
Switching off the alarm .................... 78
Tow-away protectio n ........................79
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 250
Display message ............................ 274
Function/notes ............................ .218
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 269
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ................................... .164 Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function)
.......................... 163
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 123
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 171
Automatic drive program .............. .173
Changing gear ............................... 171
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 168
Display message ............................ 282
Drive program displa y.................... 169
Driving tips .................................... 171
Emergency running mod e.............. 177
Engaging drive position .................. 170
Engaging neutral ............................ 170
Engaging park position (AMG vehi- cles) ............................................... 168
Engaging reverse gear ................... 169
Engaging the park position ............ 169
Kickdown ....................................... 171
Manual drive progra m.................... 174
Manual drive program (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 175
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 175
Overview ........................................ 167
Problem (fault) ............................... 177
Program selector button ................ 171
Pulling away ................................... 162
Selector lever ................................ 168
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 173
Trailer towing ................................. 171
Transmission position display ........ 168
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 169
Transmission positions .................. 170
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 177
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 150
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 151
Display message ............................ 284
Important safety notes .................. 150
Problem (display message) ............ 154
Remote control .............................. 151
Setting ........................................... 256
Setting the departure time ............. 152 Index
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Engine ............................................ 270
General information ....................... 261
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 261
Key ................................................ 285
Lights ............................................. 267
Safety systems .............................. 262
Tyres .............................................. 280
Vehicle ........................................... 282
Distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 297
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 193
Activation conditions ..................... 193
Deactivating ................................... 198
Display message ............................ 277
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 197
Function/note s............................. 191
Important safety notes .................. 192
Selecting ........................................ 193
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 197
Warning lamp ................................. 297
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 255
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 90
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 83
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message ............................ 283
Emergency locking ........................... 90
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening (from the inside) ................ 89
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 173
Display ........................................... 168
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 169
Manual ........................................... 174
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 175
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 175
Drive program selector ..................... 172
Driver's door
see Door Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 333
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 122
Driving on flooded roads .................. 185
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 71
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 76
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 70
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 76
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 70
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 72
Important safety guidelines ............. 70
Overview .......................................... 69
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................ 76
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 227
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 227
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 229
Active Parking Assist ..................... 210
AIRMATIC ...................................... 202
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 204
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 218
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 223
Cruise control ................................ 186
Display message ............................ 274
Distronic Plus ................................ 191
HOLD function ............................... 200
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 225
Lane package ................................ 223
Night View Assist Plus ................... 220
PARKTRONIC ................................. 207
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 201
Reversing camera .......................... 214
Speed Limit Assist ......................... 219
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 189
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 184
Aquaplaning ................................... 185
Automatic transmission ................. 171 Index
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Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 26). Key
Important safety notes
United Kingdom only: G
WARNING
When the double locks are activated, the
doors can no longer be opened from the
inside. People in the vehicle can no longer get out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a
risk of injury.
Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper-
vised in the vehicle, particularly children, eld-
erly people or people in need of special assis-
tance. Do not activate the double lock when
people are in the vehicle.
If the vehicle has been locked from the out-
side, the double-lock function is activated as
standard. It is then not possible to open the
doors from inside the vehicle. You can deac-
tivate the double-lock function by deactivat-
ing the interior motion sensor (Y page 79).
The doors can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the
outside. The anti-theft alarm system is trig-
gered if the door is opened from the inside.
Switch off the alarm (Y page 78).
All countries: G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R open doors, thereby endangering other per-
sons or road users
R get out and be struck by oncoming traffic
R operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example, if they:
R release the parking brake
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P or shift manual transmission into
neutral
R start the engine
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children and animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Keep the keys out of the reach of children. G
WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the key, the key could be unintentionally turned in the
ignition lock. This could cause the engine to
be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
key. Remove any bulky keyrings before insert-
ing the key into the ignition lock.
! Keep the key away from strong magnetic
fields. Otherwise, the remote control func-
tion could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations. 82
KeyOpening and closing

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The engine cannot be
started using the key. The on-board voltage is too low.
X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 353).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 355).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine cannot be
started using KEYLESS-
GO. The key is in the
vehicle. The vehicle is locked.
X Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock. Doors
Important safety notes
United Kingdom only: G
WARNING
When the double locks are activated, the
doors can no longer be opened from the
inside. People in the vehicle can no longer get out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a
risk of injury.
Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper-
vised in the vehicle, particularly children, eld-
erly people or people in need of special assis-
tance. Do not activate the double lock when
people are in the vehicle.
If the vehicle has been locked from the out-
side, the double-lock function is activated as
standard. It is then not possible to open the
doors from inside the vehicle. You can deac-
tivate the double-lock function by deactivat-
ing the interior motion sensor (Y page 79).
The doors can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the
outside. The anti-theft alarm system is trig- gered if the door is opened from the inside.
Switch off the alarm (Y
page 78).
All countries: G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R open doors, thereby endangering other per-
sons or road users
R get out and be struck by oncoming traffic
R operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example, if they:
R release the parking brake
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P or shift manual transmission into
neutral
R start the engine
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children and animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Keep the keys out of the reach of children. 88
DoorsOpening and closing

Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine
i
The Start/Stop button can be used to
start the vehicle manually without inserting
the key into the ignition lock. The key must be in the vehicle and the Start/Stop button
must be inserted in the ignition lock. This
mode for starting the engine operates inde- pendently of the ECO start/stop automatic engine start function.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Press the Start/Stop button once
(Y page 159).
Vehicles with a petrol engine: the engine
starts.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: preglow is
activated and the engine starts. Pulling away
General notes G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate.
! If a warning tone sounds and the
Release park. brake
Release park. brake message appears
in the multifunction display, the parking
brake is still applied. Release the parking
brake.
i Depress the accelerator carefully when
pulling away.
i The vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time. You can also deactivate the automatic lock-
ing feature (Y page 255).
i It is only possible to shift the transmission
from position Pto the desired position if
you depress the brake pedal. If the brake
pedal is not depressed, the DIRECT SELECT
lever can still be moved, but the parking
lock remains engaged.
i Upshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.
Hill start assist Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. It holds the vehicle for a short time after you
have removed your foot from the brake pedal.
This gives you enough time to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal
and depress it before the vehicle begins to
roll. G
WARNING
After a short time, hill start assist will no lon-
ger brake your vehicle and it could roll away.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Therefore, quickly move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never
leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start
assist.
Hill start assist is not active if: R you are pulling away on a level road or a
downhill gradient
R the transmission is in position N
R the parking brake is applied
R ESP ®
is malfunctioning 162
DrivingDriving and parking

Driving tips
Changing gear The automatic transmission shifts to the indi-
vidual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position D. Gearshifting is deter-
mined by:
R the selected drive program (Y page 171)
R the position of the accelerator pedal
(Y page 171)
R the road speed
Accelerator pedal position Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
R little throttle: early upshifts
R more throttle: late upshifts
AMG vehicles When shifting down, the double-clutch func-
tion is active regardless of the currently selec- ted drive program. The double-clutch functionreduces load change reactions and is condu-cive to a sporty driving style. The sound gen-
erated by the double-clutch function depends
on the drive program selected.
Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Towing a trailer X
Drive in the middle of the engine speed
range on uphill gradients.
X Manual drive program: depending on the
uphill or downhill gradient, shift into a gear
(Y page 174) in which the engine will run in the middle of the engine speed range. This
also applies if cruise control, DISTRONIC
PLUS or SPEEDTRONIC are activated. Program selector button
General notes All vehicles (except CLS 350, AMG vehicles and
vehicles with the AMG Sports package)
X Press program selector button :repeat-
edly until the letter for the desired gearshift
program appears in the multifunction dis-
play. Vehicles with the AMG Sports package
X Press program selector button :repeat-
edly until the letter for the desired drive
program appears in the multifunction dis-
play. Automatic transmission
171Driving and parking Z

CLS 350
X Press program selector button :repeat-
edly until the letter for the desired drive
program appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
The program selector button allows you to
choose between different driving character-
istics.
i Further information about permanent
drive program M(Y page 175).
In addition to permanent drive program M,
you can also activate temporary drive pro-
gram M(Y page 174). E
Economy Comfortable, economical
driving
E+
Economy
Plus Comfortable, particularly
economical driving
S
Sport Sporty driving style
M
Manual Manual gearshifting
i
For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (Y page 173).
i The automatic transmission switches to
automatic drive program Eeach time the
engine is started. AMG vehicles Drive program selector with manual drive program
X Turn drive program selector :until the
desired drive program appears in the mul-
tifunction display in the speedometer.
The drive program indicator on drive pro-
gram selector :lights up in red.
i Further information about permanent
drive program M(Y page 175).
In addition to permanent drive program M,
you can also activate temporary drive pro-
gram M(Y page 174). C
Controlled
Efficiency Comfortable, economical
driving
S
Sport Sporty driving style
S+
SportPlus Extremely sporty driving
style
M
Manual Manual gearshifting
RS
RACE
START Optimal vehicle accelera-
tion from a standstill
i
For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (Y page 173).
i The automatic transmission switches to
automatic drive program Ceach time the
engine is started.
i RS
cannot be selected during normal driv-
ing. For further information on RACE
START, see (Y page 201).172
Automatic transmissionDriving and parking

Steering wheel gearshift paddles
In the manual drive program, you can change
gears manually using steering wheel gearshift
paddles :and ;.
Further information about permanent drive
program M(Y page 175).
Further information about temporary drive
program M(Y page 174).
i You can only change gear with the steer-
ing wheel gearshift paddles when the trans- mission is in position D.Automatic drive program
Automatic drive program E Drive program
E(drive program Con AMG
vehicles) is characterised by the following:
R comfort-oriented engine and automatic
transmission settings.
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner.
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears unless the accel- erator pedal is depressed fully.
R increased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example.
R the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. This results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin. Automatic drive program E+ (CLS 350) Drive program
E+is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R comfort-oriented engine and automatic
transmission settings.
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner.
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears unless the accel-
erator pedal is depressed fully.
R increased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example.
R the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. This results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin.
R overrun mode is active in the 60 km/h to
160 km/h speed range if:
- the combustion engine is disconnected
from the drive train
- the engine speed is equal to the engine
idling speed
- the multifunction display shows drive
program E+and the transmission posi-
tion display goes out (Y page 169)
Drive program E+can be activated under the
following conditions:
R the speed range lies between 60 km/h and
160 km/h
R the type of road is suitable, e.g. no steep
gradients
R you are no longer depressing the accelera-
tor pedal
Drive program E+is deactivated under the
following conditions:
R you depress the accelerator pedal
R you depress the brake pedal
R you use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch
the transmission position (Y page 168)
R you switch to drive program Eor S
(Y page 171) Automatic transmission
173Driving and parking Z