2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS stop start

Text fieldshows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
The following messages may appear in the
multifunction display:
\nShift recommendation (Ypage 161)
 Active Parking Assist (Ypage 196)
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
(Ypage 122)
ECO start/stop function
(Ypage 150)
HOLD function (Ypage 186)
Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Press the\norbutton on the
steeringwheel to call up the menu bar and
selectamenu.
Operating the on-board computer
(Ypage 220).
Dependingonthe equipment installed in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
RTripmenu (Ypage 222)
RNavimenu (navigation instructions)
(Ypage 224)
RAudiomenu (Ypage 225)
RTelmenu (telephone) (Ypage 226)
RDriveAssistmenu (assistance)
(Ypage 227)
RServ.menu (Ypage 229)
RSettingsmenu (settings) (Ypage 229)
RAMGmenu in AMG vehicles (Ypage 234)
Trip menu
Standard display
XPress and hold thebutton on the
steeringwheel until theTripmenu with
trip odometerand odometeris
shown.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From
Reset"
Example: trip computer "From Start"
Distance
Time
$Average speed
!Average fuel consumption
XPress the\norbutton on the
steeringwheel to select theTripmenu.
XPressorto selectFrom Start
orFrom Reset.
The values in theFrom Startsubmenu are
calculated from the start ofajourney whilst
the values in theFrom Resetsubmenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset (Ypage 223).
TheFrom Starttrip computer is
automatically reset when:
Rthe ignition has been switched off for more
than four hours.
R999 hours have been exceeded.
R9,999 miles have been exceeded.
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On-board computer and displays

XPress theorbutton to select the
desired name.
or
XTo begin rapid scrolling:press and hold
theorbutton for longer than
one second.
Rapid scrolling stops when you release the
button or reach the end of the list.
XIf only one telephone number is stored
foraname:press theorbutton
to start dialing.
or
XIf thereismore thanone number for a
particular name:press theor
button to display the numbers.
XPress theorbutton to select the
number you want to dial.
XPress theorbutton to start
dialing.
or
XTo exit the telephone book:press the
orbutton.
Redialing
The on-board computer saves the last names
or numbers dialed in the redial memory.
XPress the\norbutton on the
steeringwheel to select theTelmenu.
XPress thebutton to switch to the
redial memory.
XPress theorbutton to select the
desired name or number.
XPress theorbutton to start
dialing.
or
XTo exit the redial memory:press the
orbutton.
Assistance menu
Introduction
In theDriveAssistmenu, you have the
following options:
RDisplaying the assistancegraphic
(Ypage 227)
RActivating/deactivating
ESP®(Ypage 227)
RActivating/deactivating PRE-SAFE®Brake
(Ypage 228)
RActivating/deactivating ATTENTION
ASSIST (Ypage 228)
RActivating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist
or Active Blind Spot Assist (Ypage 228)
RActivating/deactivating Lane Keeping
Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist
(Ypage 229)
Displaying the assistance graphic
XPress the\norbutton on the
steeringwheel to select theDriveAssist
menu.
XPress theorbutton to select
Assist. Graphic.
XPress thebutton.
The DISTRONIC PLUS assistancegraphic
appears in the multifunction display
(Ypage 184).
Deactivating/activating ESP®
iObserve the "Importantsafetynotes"
sectioninthedescription of ESP
(Ypage 68).
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mirrors willnot fold out automatically
(Ypage110).
You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors
using button.
Restoringthe factory settings
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheeltoselect theSett.menu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Factory Settingsubmenu.
XPressto confirm.
TheReset All Settings?message
appears.
XPress theorbutton to select
NoorYes.
XPressto confirm the selection.
If you have selectedYes,the multifunction
display showsaconfirmation message.
For safety reasons, theDaytime Running
Lightsfunction in theLightssubmenu is
only reset if the vehicleisstationary.
AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays
Digital speedometer
Gear indicator
$Upshift indicator
!Engine oil temperature
Coolant temperature
%ECO start/stop function status indicator
(Ypage 151)
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheel to select theAMGmenu.
Upshift indicatorUP$indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program.
Upshift indicatorUP$fades out other
messages until you have shifted up.
When the engine oil temperature is below
176‡(80 †) the oil temperature is shownin
blue. Avoid drivingatfull engineoutput during
this time.
SETUP
Driveprogram (C/SS+/M)
ESP®mode (ON/OFF)orSPORT handling
mode (SPORT)
$Suspension tuning(COMFORT/SPORT/
SPORT+)
SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode and the
suspension tuning.
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheel to select theAMGmenu.
XPress thebutton repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
or
XBriefly press the AMG button on the center
console (Ypage 191).
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RACETIMER
Displaying and startingRACETIMER
Lap
RACETIMER
The RACETIMER is only intended for useona
closed race circuit. Do not usethe function
on public roads.
Youcan startthe RACETIMER when the
engine is running or if the SmartKey is in
position2in the ignition lock.
XPress\noron the steering wheel
to select theAMGmenu.
XPress thebutton repeatedlyuntilthe
RACETIMER is shown.
XTo start:press thebutton to startthe
RACETIMER.
Displaying the intermediate time
XPress the\norbutton to select
Interm. Time.
XPressto confirm.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
Startinganewlap
RACETIMER
Fastest laptime (best lap)
$Lap
XPressto confirmNew Lap.
iIt is possible to storeamaximum of
sixteen laps. The 16th lapcan only be
completed withFinish Lap.
Stoppingthe RACETIMER
XPress thebutton on the steering
wheel.
XPressto confirmYes.
The RACETIMER interrupts timing when you
stop the vehicleand turn the SmartKey to
position1in the ignition lock. If youturn the
SmartKey to position2or3and then press
to confirmStart,timing is continued.
Resetting the current lap
XStop the RACETIMER.
XPress the\norbutton to select
ResetLap.
XPressto reset the laptime to "0".
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andSolutions


Inoperative See
Operator'sManual
EBD(electronic brakeforcedistribution), ABS, ESP®,BAS,PRE-
SAFE®,theHOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due
toamalfunction.
BASPLUSand PRE-SAFE®Brake may also havefailed.
In addition,the, andwarninglampslightupin
the instrument cluster andawarning tonesounds.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functionslisted above. The frontand rearwheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop immediately.
(USA
only)
(Canada
only)
Release Parking
Brake
You are driving with the parking brake applied.Awarning tone also
sounds.
XRelease theparking brake.
(USA
only)
(Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level
Thereisnot enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the(USA only)/
(Canada only) warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster andawarning tone
sounds.
GWARNING
The braking effect maybeimpaired.
There isariskofanaccident.
XPull overand stop the vehiclesafelyassoonaspossible,paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away(Ypage 167).
XConsultaqualified specialist workshop.
XDo not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andSolutions

Check Brake Pad
Wear
The brakepads/liningshavereached their wear limit.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.

mbrace Inoperative
Oneormoremain features of thembrace system are
malfunctioning.
XHavethembrace system checkedimmediately ataqualified
specialist workshop.
PRE-SAFE
Inoperative See
Operator'sManual
ImportantfunctionsofPRE-SAFE®have failed.All other occupant
safetysystems, e.g. air bags, remain available.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop immediately.
PRE-SAFE
Functions
CurrentlyLimited
See Operator's
Manual
PRE-SAFE®Brake is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
Rfunction is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
Rthe sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper are dirty.
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stationsorother sources of electromagnetic radiation.
RAMG vehicles: ESP®is deactivated.
Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range.
Rthe on-board voltage is too low.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
PRE-SAFE®Brake is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible,paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rollingaway (Ypage 167).
XClean the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper
(Ypage 315).
XRestartthe engine.
XAMG vehicles: reactivate ESP®(Ypage 70).
PRE-SAFE
Functions Limited
See Operator's
Manual
PRE-SAFE®Brake is inoperative due toamalfunction. BAS PLUS
or the distance warning signal may also have failed.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
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CoolantToo Hot
StopVehicleTurn
Engine Off
The coolantistoo hot.
Awarning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
Do notdrive when yourengine is overheated. Thiscan causesome
fluids whichmay have leaked intotheenginecompartmentto
catch fire.
Steamfrom the overheated engine can alsocauseserious burns
which can occur just by opening the hood.
There isarisk of injury.
XPullover and stop the vehiclesafelyand switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicleagainst rolling away (Ypage167).
XWaituntil the engine hascooleddown.
XMake sure thatthe air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
XDo not start the engine again until the displaymessage goes out
and the coolant temperature is below 248‡(120 †).
Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.
XPay attention to the coolant temperature display.
XIf the temperature increases again, visitaqualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Under normal operating conditionsand with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248‡(120 †).
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andSolutions
Blind SpotAssist
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator'sManual
orActive Blind
SpotAssist
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator'sManual
Blind Spot AssistorActiveBlind Spot Assististemporarily
inoperative. Possiblecauses are:
Rthesensorsare dirty.
Rfunction is impaireddue to heavyrain or snow.
Rtheradarsensor system is outside the operatingtemperature
range.
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The yellowindicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 167).
XClean the sensors(Ypage 315).
XRestart the engine.
Blind Spot Assist
Inoperativeor
Active Blind Spot
Assist Inoperative
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellowindicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Park Assist
Canceled
The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been
fastened.
XRepeat the parkingprocess with the seat belt fastened and the
driver's door closed.
You have inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel
while steering intervention was active.
XWhile steering intervention is active, make sure that the
multifunction steering wheel is not touched unintentionally.
The vehicle has started to skid and ESP®has intervened.
XUse Active ParkingAssist again later (Ypage 196).
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