2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS COUPE ESP

Instrument display (standard)
Instrument display in
the widescreen cockpit Prog
ressive setting in the widescreen cock‐
pit If
yo u select the progressive display setting in a
ve hicle with a widescreen cockpit, the positions
of the indicator lamps on the instrument display
will change.
Wa rning and indicator lamps:
L Low beam (→
page122)
T St
anding lights (→ page122)
K High beam (→
page124)
#! Tu
rn signal light (→ page124)
R Re
ar fog light (→ page122) 6
Re
stra int sy stem (→ page 525)
ü Seat belt not
fastened (→ page 531)
J Brakes (yellow) (→
page 525)
J Brakes (red) (→
page 525)
! Elect
ric pa rking brake (yellow)
(→ page 525)
! Electric parking brake (red)
(→
page 525)
! ABS malfunctioning (→
page 525)
÷ ESP®
(→ page 525)
å ESP®
OFF (→ page 525)
L Distance warning (→ page 532)
Ð Po
we r-assis tedsteering malfunction‐
ing (→ page 534)
à AIR
BODY CONTROL malfunctioning
(→ page 532)
à DY
NA MIC BODY CONTROL malfunc‐
tioning (→ page 532)
; Engine diagnosis (→
page 536)
% Preglow
# Electrical
fault( →page 536) 524
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
! ABS warning lamp The
yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If th ere is an additional warning tone, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunctioning. &
WARNING Thereisrisk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired. The braking dis tance may increase in
an emergency braking situation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched off. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Drive on carefully. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
÷ ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes The
yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion.
At least one wheel and tyre assembly has reached its traction limit (→ page182). #
Adapt your driving style to suit thero ad and weather conditions. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 527

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
÷ ESP ®
wa rning lamp lights
up The
yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP ®
is malfunctioning
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ®
is malfunctioning
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
cannot car ryout vehicle stabilisation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are
switched off. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have ESP ®
ch ecked at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Drive on carefully. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 528
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
å ESP ®
OFF warning lamp The
yellow ESP ®
OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP ®
is deacti vated. &
WARNING Risk of skidding when driving wi thESP ®
deacti vated
If ESP ®
is deactivated, ESP ®
cannot car ryout vehicle stabilisation. The availability of fur ther driving saf ety sy stems
is also limited. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Only deactivate ESP ®
for as long as the situation requ ires.
If ESP ®
cannot be activated, ESP ®
is malfunctioning. #
Have ESP ®
ch ecked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Obser vethe no tes on deactivating ESP ®
(→ page 182). Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 529

Ty
res Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
h Ty re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp lights
up The
yellow tyre pressure monitoring sy stem warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem has de tected tyre pressure loss in at least one of the tyres. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tyre pressure
Ty res with insuf ficient tyre pressure pose thefo llowing risks:
R The tyres may bur st, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
R The tyres may wearexc essively and/or une venly, which may greatly impair tyre traction.
R ‑ The driving characteristics, steering and braking may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Obser vethere commended tyre pressures. #
Adjust the tyre pressure if necessar y. #
Stop theve hicle, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Check the tyre pressure and the tyres. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 539

Un
locking (from the inside) .................... 71
Door cont rol panel .................................... .16
Dr aw bar
see Tow- bar sy stem
Drive Away Assist .................................... 234
Drive position Engaging .............................................. 16 3
Drive prog ram display ............................. 16 0
Drive prog rams
see DYNA MIC SELECT
Driving abroad Symmetrical dipped beam ...................1 22
Driving lights see Automatic driving lights
Driving saf ety sy stem ............................ .180
ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........... 182
Ac tive Brake Assi st.............................. 187
Ad aptive brake lights .......................... .192
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem) .................. 182
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 186
ESP ®
Crosswind Assi st........................ 186
ESP ®
trailer stabilisation .................... .186 Overview ..............................................
181
Ra dar sensors ...................................... 181
Re sponsibility ...................................... 180
ST EER CONTROL ................................. 187
Driving sy stem
DY NA MIC BODY CONTROL .................. 209
Driving sy stem
see 360° Camera
see Active Blind Spot Assi st
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
see Active Emergency Stop Assist
see Active Lane Change Assi st
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Parking Assist
see Active Speed Limit Assi st
see Active Steering Assist
see AIR BODY CONTROL
see ATTENTION ASSIST
see Blind Spot Assist
see Cruise control
see Driving saf ety sy stem
see HOLD function
see Limiter
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
see Remo teParking Assist see
Reversing camera
see Speed Limit Assist
see Traf fic Sign Assi st
Driving tips Driving abroad (symmetrical dipped
beam) .................................................. 12 2
Gene ral driving tips ............................ .154
Ru nning-in no tes ..................................1 53
Dr ows iness de tection
see ATTENTION ASSIST
DY NA MIC BODY CONT ROL
Chassis ................................................ 209
Dynamic handling cont rol sy stem
see ESP ®
(Elect ronic Stability Prog ram)
DY NA MIC SELECT ................................... .159
Configu ring drive program I ................. 16 0
Displ aying engine data ........................ .161
Displ aying vehicle data ........................ 16 0
Drive prog ram display ......................... .160
Drive programs ................................... .159
Fu nction .............................................. 15 9
Operating (DYNAMIC SELECT switch) .............................................................1 60
Selecting the drive prog ram ............... .160 Index
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Showing ope
ration feedback ............... 16 0E
E10 ............................................................ 454
Easy entry feature
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 103
Setting ................................................. 104
Easy exitfeature
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 103
Setting ................................................. 104
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion)
Function/no tes ................................... 186
ECO Assist Displaying ............................................ 15 9
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 15 8
ECO display Function .............................................. 157
Re setting ............................................. 260
ECO start/s top function ................. 156, 157
Au tomatic engine start ........................ 15 6
Au tomatic engine stop .........................1 56
Operation ............................................ 15 6Switching off/on .................................
157
Electric pa rking brake ............................ .177
App lying automatically ........................ .177
App lying or releasing manually ............ 17 9
Emergency braking .............................. 17 9
Re leasing automatically ...................... .178
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electromagnetic compatibility Declaration of conformity ......................25
Electronic Stability Prog ram
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
Electronics ............................................... 448
Emer gency
Fire extinguisher ................................. .407
Fir st-aid kit (so ftsided) ....................... 406
Overview of the help functions .............. 18
Re moving thewa rning triangle ............ 406
Saf etyve st .......................................... 405
Setting up thewa rning triangle .......... .406
Emer gency braking ................................. 17 9
Emer gency braking
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem) Emer
gency call sy stem
see Mercedes-Benz emer gency call sy stem
Emer gency engine start .......................... 424
Emer gency key
Inserting/removing ............................... 69
Locking a door ....................................... 75
Un locking a door .................................. .75
Emer gency operation mode
St arting theve hicle .............................. 151
Emer gency spare wheel .........................4 46
No tes .................................................. 446
Re moving ............................................ 447
ENERGIZING comfort Overview of programs ........................ .300
St arting the program ........................... 301
Engine ECO start/ stop function ......................1 56
Engine number ................................... .450
St arting (Digital Vehicle Keyst icke r) .... 151
St arting (eme rgency operation
mode) .................................................. 151
St arting (mobile phone) ...................... .151
St arting (Remo teOnline) ..................... 15 3
St arting (s tart/s top button) ................ 15 0556
Index

St
arting assis tance .............................. 417
Switching off (s tart/s top button) .........1 72
Engine bonnet Function (active bonnet) ...................... 388
Opening/closing ................................. 389
Re setting (active bonnet) .................... 388
Engine data Displaying ............................................ 161
Engine electronics Notes .................................................. 448
Engine number ........................................ 450
Engine oil ................................................ .392
Ad ditives .............................................4 58
Capacity .............................................. 458
Che cking the oil le vel using the on-
board computer ................................... 391
MB-Fr eigabe or MB-Appr oval .............. .458
Quality ................................................. 458
To pping up ...........................................3 92
Entering characters
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 287
On theto uchpad ................................ .288
Using the controller ............................. 288 EQ Boost
Glide mode .......................................... 16 4
Operating saf ety .................................... 23
ERA-G LONA SS test mode
St arting/ending .................................. .351
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
ESP ®
Crosswind Assist ................................. 186
Tr ailer stabilisation .............................. 186
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram) ...... 182
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .186
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 182
EU general operating permit number ....450
Exterior lighting Care .................................................... 400
Ex terior lighting
see Lights
External device Locking (child saf ety lock) .................. .294 F
Fa tigue de tection
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Fa ult message
see Displ aymessa ge
Favo urites
Ad ding .................................................2 85
Calling up ............................................ 284
Deleting ............................................... 285
Moving ................................................ 285
Overview ............................................. 284
Re naming ............................................ 285
Fi ll le vel
Ad Blue ®
............................................... 258
Fi lling station sear ch
St arting automatic sear ch................... 307
Switching au tomatic sear chon/off ..... 312
Using automatic sear ch....................... 312
Fire extinguisher ..................................... 407
Fi rs t-aid kit (soft sided) .......................... 406
Flacon Inse rting/ removing .............................. 141 Index
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