2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class sport mode

Animals in the vehicle
.........................70
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray .............................................. .296
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .235
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .235
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .316
Hiding a service message .............. 316
Notes ............................................. 316
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 316
Service message ............................ 316
Special service requirements ......... 317
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 81
Function .......................................... .81
Switching off the alarm .................... 81
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 236
Display message ............................ 261
Function/note s............................. 213
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 257
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 317
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 154
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 153
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 122
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 161
Automatic drive program ............... 164
Changing gear ............................... 161
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 158
Display message ............................ 270 Drive program display .................... 158
Driving tips .................................... 161
Emergency running mode .............. 167
Engaging drive position .................. 160
Engaging neutral ............................ 159
Engaging park position (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 158
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 159
Engaging reverse gear ................... 159
Engaging the park position ............ 159
Kickdown ....................................... 162
Manual drive progra m.................... 164
Manual drive program (AMG vehi- cles) ............................................... 165
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 165
Overview ........................................ 157
Problem (malfunction) ................... 167
Program selector button ................ 162
Pulling away ................................... 152
Selector lever ................................ 157
Starting the engine ........................ 152
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 163
Transmission position display ........ 157
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 158
Transmission positions .................. 161
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 167 B
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 71
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/note s................................ 71
Important safety notes .................... 72
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 87
Replacing ......................................... 87
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 333
Display message ............................ 259
Important safety notes .................. 331
Jump starting ................................. 335
Belt
see Seat belts Index
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Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Switching seat heating on/of
f....... 111
Switching seat ventilation on/of f.. 112
Section
Trunk ............................................... 92
Securing cargo .................................. 290
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 323
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 321
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 237
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 390
Coolant (engine) ............................ 390
Engine oil ....................................... 389
Fuel ................................................ 387
Important safety notes .................. 387
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 392
Washer fluid ................................... 391
Setting the air distribution ............... 141
Setting the airflow ............................ 142
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 241
On-board computer ....................... 237
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 242
Side impact air bag ............................. 52
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 257
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 320
Convenience closing feature ............ 98
Convenience opening feature .......... 98
Important safety information ........... 97
Opening/closing .............................. 97
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Resetting ......................................... 99
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................. 100
Opening/closing ............................ 101
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 102
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 87
Changing the programming ............. 86
Checking the battery ....................... 87 Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 98
Display message ............................ 272
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 84
Important safety notes .................... 84
Loss ................................................. 89
Mechanical key ................................ 86
Overview .......................................... 84
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 149
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Starting the engine ........................ 152
Snow chains ...................................... 347
Sockets
Center console .............................. 298
General notes ................................ 298
Rear compartment ......................... 299
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 380
Special seat belt retractor .................. 64
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 230
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 227
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 238
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 77
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Switching on/of f........................... 123
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 151
Steering (display message) .............. 272
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 236
Display message ............................ 266
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 113
Button overview ............................... 35 Index
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Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 227
Cleaning ........................................ .323
Important safety notes .................. 113
Paddle shifters ............................... 163
Steering wheel heating .................. 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........163
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 242
Stowage areas ................................... 286
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................ .288
Center console .............................. 288
Center console (rear) ..................... 289
Cup holders ................................... 293
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .287
Glove box ....................................... 287
Important safety information ......... 286
Rear ............................................... 289
Stowage net ................................... 289
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 288
Stowage net ....................................... 289
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 292
Summer tires ..................................... 346
Sun visor ............................................ 295
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 239
Suspension tuning
AIRMATIC ...................................... 194
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 195
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 242
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 144 T
Tachometer ........................................ 226
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Tank
see Fuel tank Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 387
Emergency spare wheel ................. 382
Information .................................... 384
Tires/wheels ................................. 372
Vehicle data ................................... 392
Telephone
Accepting a cal l............................. 234
Display message ............................ 272
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 233
Number from the phone book ........ 234
Redialing ........................................ 234
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 234
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 226
Coolant (on-board computer,
AMG vehicles) ................................ 242
Engine oil (on-board computer,
AMG vehicles) ................................ 242
Outside temperature ...................... 227
Setting (climate control )................ 141
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 242
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 352
Checking manually ........................ 351
Display message ............................ 267
Maximum ....................................... 350
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 330
Note s............................................. 349
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 330
Recommended ............................... 348
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 351
Important safety notes .................. 351
Restarting ...................................... 352
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 354
Function/note s............................. 352
General notes ................................ 352
Important safety notes .................. 352
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 355
Restarting ...................................... 355
Warning lamp ................................. 283
Warning message .......................... 354 18
Index

Reserve fuel ..................................
.280
Restraint system ............................ 279
Seat belt ........................................ 274
SPORT handling mode ................... 278
Tire pressure monitor .................... 283
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 272
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 371
Wheel chock ...................................... 368
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 367
Checking ........................................ 345
Cleaning ......................................... 320
Emergency spare wheel ................. 379
General notes ................................ 372
Important safety notes .................. 344
Information on driving .................... 344
Interchanging/changing ................ 367
Mounting a new wheel ................... 371
Mounting a wheel .......................... 368
Removing a wheel .......................... 370
Storing .......................................... .367
Tightening torque ........................... 371
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 372
Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 53
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 142
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 315
Important safety notes .................. 391
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 130
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 129
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 346
Slippery road surfaces ................... 177
Snow chains .................................. 347
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 346 Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 321
Important safety notes .................. 129
Replacing ....................................... 129
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .323
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 142 Index
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
÷
ESP® 277
M
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 278
;
·
Distance warning 282
=
å
ESP®
OFF 277
?
#!
Turn signals 124
A
$
Brakes (USA only) 275
B
J
Brakes (Canada only) 275
C
!
ABS 276
D
6
Restraint system 44
E
;
Check Engine 280
F
h
Tire pressure monitor 283 Function Page
G
ü
Seat belt 274
H
÷
ESP®
in AMG vehicles 278
I
?
Coolant 280
J
K
High-beam head-
lamps 124
K
L
Low-beam head-
lamps 123
L
T
Parking lamps 123
M
R
This lamp has no func-
tion N
8
Reserve fuel 28034
Instrument clusterAt a glance

G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP ®
deactivated.
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the fol-
lowing situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
i Activate ESP ®
as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP ®
will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehi-
cle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel
starts to spin.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
You can deactivate or activate ESP ®
via the
on-board computer (Y page 235).
ESP ®
deactivated:
The å ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
ESP ®
activated:
The å ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Characteristics when ESP ®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes. In such situa-
tions, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cut- ting action for better traction on loose sur-faces. R
traction control is still activated.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
(AMG
vehicles) Important safety notes
You can select between the following states
of ESP
®
:
R ESP ®
is activated.
R SPORT handling mode is activated.
R ESP ®
is deactivated. G
WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is activated,
there is a greater risk of skidding and acci-
dents.
Only activate SPORT handling mode in the sit- uations described in the following. G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP ®
deactivated.
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
In the following situations, it may be better to activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate
ESP ®
:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
R on specially designated roads when the
vehicle's own oversteering and understeer- ing characteristics are desired
Driving in SPORT handling mode or without
ESP ®
requires an extremely qualified and
experienced driver. Driving safety systems
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i
Activate ESP ®
as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP ®
will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehi-
cle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel
starts to spin.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®X
To activate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
The SPORT handling mode
SPORT handling mode message
appears in the multifunction display.
X To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
X To deactivate ESP ®
:press button :until
the å ESP®
OFF warning lamp lights up
in the instrument cluster.
The ÷ OFF
OFF message appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
X To activate ESP ®
:briefly press button :.
The å ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷ON
ON
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
Characteristics of activated SPORT han-
dling mode
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ESP®
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. ESP ®
only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree. When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R ESP ®
only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
R traction control is still activated.
R engine torque is restricted to a limited
degree and the drive wheels are able to
spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cut-
ting action for better traction on loose sur- faces.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you brake
firmly.
Characteristics when ESP ®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster does not flash. In such
situations, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R engine torque is restricted to a limited
degree and the drive wheels are able to
spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cut-
ting action for better traction on loose sur-faces.
R traction control is still activated.
R PRE-SAFE ®
is no longer available, nor is it
activated if you brake firmly and ESP ®
intervenes.
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is no longer available, it
is also not activated if you brake firmly and
ESP ®
intervenes.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you brake
firmly. EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General information EBD monitors and controls the brake pres-
sure on the rear wheels to improve driving
stability while braking.78
Driving safety systemsSafety

These systems only work at peak efficiency if
they are serviced exactly in accordance with
the manufacturer's specifications. For this
reason, only have work on the engine carried
out by qualified and authorized Mercedes-
Benz technicians.
The engine settings must not be changed
under any circumstances. Furthermore, all
specific service work must be carried out at
regular intervals and in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details
can be found in the Maintenance Booklet. ECO display
The ECO display provides feedback on how
economical your driving characteristics are.
The ECO display assists you in achieving the
most economical driving style for the selec-
ted settings and prevailing conditions. Your
driving style can significantly influence the
vehicle's consumption.
The ECO display consists of three bars:
R Acceleration
Acceleration
R Constant Constant
R Coasting
Coasting
The percent value is the average value of the three bars. The three bars and the mean value
begin at the value of 50%. A higher percent-
age indicates a more economical driving
style.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual fuel consumption. A fixed percentage count
in the ECO display does not indicate a fixed
consumption. Apart from driving style, consumption is
dependent on many factors such as, e.g.:
R load
R tire pressure
R cold start
R choice of route
R electrical consumers switched on
These factors are not included in the ECO dis-
play.
The evaluation of your driving style is carried
out using the following three categories:
R Acceleration
Acceleration (evaluation of all accelera-
tion processes):
- The bar fills up: moderate acceleration,
especially at higher speeds
- The bar empties: sporty acceleration
R Constant Constant (assessment of driving behavior
at all times):
- The bar fills up: constant speed and
avoidance of unnecessary acceleration
and deceleration
- The bar empties: fluctuations in speed
R Coasting Coasting (assessment of all deceleration
processes):
- The bar fills up: anticipatory driving,
keeping your distance and early release
of the accelerator. The vehicle can coast
without use of the brakes.
- The bar empties: frequent braking
i An economical driving style specially
requires driving at moderate engine
speeds.
To achieve a higher value in the categories
Acceleration Acceleration andConstant
Constant:
R observe the gearshift recommendations.
R drive in drive program E.
i On long journeys at a constant speed, e.g.
on the highway, only the bar for Constant
Constant
will change.
i The ECO display summarizes the driving
characteristics from the start of the journey to its completion. For this reason, the bars 174
Driving tipsDriving and parking