2022 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS COUPE Owners Manual


Press and hold M on t he upper section or
N on the lower section of control panel
1.
The stored speed is increased or reduced in
increments of 10 km/h.
or 
Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed. 
Press M on t
he upper section of control
panel 1.
Adopting the limit speed shown in the instrument
clus
ter 
Activate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC or
t
he variable limiter: press M, N or
J. 
Accept the displayed speed limit: press J.
The limit speed displa
yed in the instrument
cluster is adopted as the stored speed. The
vehicle adapts its speed to that of the vehicle
in front, but only up to the stored speed.
% A speed limit shown in the driver display is
onl
y adopted while driving, not when station-
ary. Pulling away with Active Distance Assist
DIS

TRONIC 
Activate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
and r
emove your foot from the brake pedal. 
Press J.
or 
Depress the accelerator pedal br
ieOy and
Nrmly.
The functions of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC continue to be carried out.
Reducing or increasing the speciNed dis
tance
from the vehicle in front 
Press K.
The M displa
y appears. The speciNed dis-
tance is reduced by one level.
If the lowest level is already selected, the
selection jumps to the highest level. Deactivating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC or
t

he variable limiter &
WARNING Risk of an accident due t
o
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC being
active when you leave the driver's seat
If you leave the driver's seat while the vehicle
is being br
aked by Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC only, the vehicle can roll away. 
Always deactivate Active Distance Assist
DIS

TRONIC and secure the vehicle to
prevent it from rolling away before you
leave the driver's seat. 
Press

The driven speed is adjusted when the vehicle is
le vel with the traPc sign at the latest. In the case
of signs indicating entry into an urban area, the
speed is adapted according to the speed permit-
ted within the urban area. The speed limit display
in the Instrument Display is always updated when
the vehicle is level with the traPc sign.
If there is no speed restriction on an unlimited
stretch of road (e.g. on a motorway), the recom-
mended speed is automatically adopted as the
stored speed. The system uses the speed stored
on an unlimited stretch of road as the recommen-
ded speed. If you do not alter the stored speed on
an unlimited stretch of road, the recommended
speed is 130 km/h.
If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has been put
into passive mode by pressing the accelerator
pedal, only speed limits which are higher than the
set speed are adopted.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise
dangers (  page 182). System limits
The sy
stem limits of TraPc Sign Assist apply to
the detection of traPc signs ( page 210).
Speed limits below 20 km/h are not automatically
adopted by the system as the stored speed. Tem-
porary speed restrictions (e.g. for a certain time
or due to weather conditions) cannot be properly
detected by the system. The maximum permissi-
ble speed applying to a vehicle with a trailer is not
detected by the system.
Adjust the speed in these situations. &
WARNING Risk of accident due t
o Active
Speed Limit Assist adapting the vehicle's
speed
The speed adopted by Active Speed Limit
Assis
t may be too high or incorrect in some
individual cases, such as:
= at speed limits below 20 km/h
= in wet conditions or in fog
= when towing a trailer 
Ensure that the driven speed complies
wit

h traPc regulations. 
Adjust the driving speed to suit current
tr
aPc and weather conditions.
qF
unction of route-based speed adaptation
When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa-
ted, the vehicle speed will be adapted accordingly
to the route events ahead. Depending on the drive
program selected, the vehicle negotiates a route
event ahead in an economical, comfortable or
dynamic manner. When the route event has been
passed, the vehicle accelerates again to the
stored speed. The set distance to the vehicle in
front, vehicles detected ahead and speed restric-
tions ahead are taken into account.
You can activate and deactivate route-based
speed adaptation in the multimedia system
(  page 200).
The following route events are taken into account: = Bends
= T-junctions, roundabouts and toll stations
= Turns and exits Driving and parking
199

=
T raPc jams ahead (only with Live TraPc Infor-
mation )
% When the toll station is reached, Active Dis-
t
ance Assist DISTRONIC adopts the speed as
the stored speed.
Also, the speed is reduced if the turn signal indi-
cat
or to change lanes is switched on and one of
the following situations is detected:
= Turning at junctions
= Driving on slowing-down lanes
= Driving on lanes adjacent to slowing-down
lanes
The driver is responsible for choosing the right
speed and observing other road users. This
applies in particular to junctions, roundabouts and
traPc lights, as route-based speed adaptation
does not brake the vehicle to a standstill.
When route guidance is active, the Nrst speed
adjustment is carried out automatically. If the turn
signal indicator is switched on, the selected route
is conNrmed and further speed adjustment is acti-
vated. Speed adaptation is cancelled in the following
cases:
= If t

he turn signal indicator is switched oM
before the route event.
= If the driver depresses the accelerator or
brake pedal during the process.
System limits
Route-based speed adaptation does not take right
of way regulations into account. The driver is
responsible for complying with road traPc regula-
tions and driving at a suitable speed.
The speed adaptation made by the system may
not always be suitable, particularly in the following
situations:
= the road's course not clearly visible
= Road narrowing
= varying maximum permissible speeds in indi-
vidual lanes, forexample at toll stations
= wet road surfaces, snow or ice
= when towing a trailer
In these situations the driver must intervene
accordingly. &
WARNING Risk of accident in spit e of
route-based speed adaptation
Route-based speed adaptation can malfunc-
tion or be t
emporarily unavailable in the fol-
lowing situations:
= If the driver does not follow the calculated
route
= If map data is not up-to-date or available
= In the event of roadworks
= In bad weather or road conditions
= If the accelerator pedal is depressed
= In the event of electronically displayed
speed limitations 
Adapt the speed to the tr
aPc situation.
qSe
tting route-based speed adaptation
Requirements: = Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa-
ted.
= ECO Assist is active. 200
Driving and parking

Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Assistance
5 Route-based speed adapt. 
Activate or deactivate the function.
When t he function is active, the vehicle speed
is adjusted depending on the route events
ahead.
% Further information on the route-based speed
adap
tation (  page 199).

qF
unction of Active Stop-and-Go Assist
Active Stop-and-Go Assist helps you when in traf-
Nc jams on multi-lane roads with separate carria-
geways by automatically pulling away within up to
60 seconds and with moderate steering manoeu-
vres. It orients itself using the vehicle in front and
lane markings. Active Stop-and-Go Assist auto-
matically maintains a safe distance from the vehi-
cle in front and vehicles cutting in.
Active Stop-and-Go Assist requires you, as the
driver, to keep your hands on the steering wheel
at all times so that you are able to intervene at
any time to correct the course of the vehicle and
keep it in lane. Observe the notes on driving sys- tems and your responsibility; you may otherwise
f

ail to recognise dangers ( page 182).
Active TraPc Jam Assist activates automatically as
soon as all of the requirements are met: The

to passive mode. The system provides no support
in t
his case.
Status display of the active steering assistant
= Ø (grey): activated and passive
= Ø (green): activated and active
= Ø (red): system limits detected
= Ø (white, red hands): "hands on the steer-
ing wheel" prompt
% During the transition from active to passive
s

tatus, the Ø symbol is shown as enlarged
and Oashing. When the passive state is
reached, the symbol Ø is displayed in
grey.
% Depending on the selected vehicle settings,
A

ctive Steering Assist may be unavailable.
Steering and touch detection
The dr
iver is required to keep their hands on the
steering wheel at all times and be able to inter-
vene at any time to correct the course of the vehi-
cle and keep it in lane. The driver must expect a
change from active to passive mode or vice versa
at any time. If the system detects that the driver has not
s

teered the vehicle for a considerable period of
time or has removed their hands from the steering
wheel, display 1 appears. If the driver still does
not steer the vehicle, a warning tone sounds in
addition to the visual warning message.
If the driver does not react to the warning for a
considerable period, the system can initiate an
emergency stop ( page 203).
The warning does not occur or stops as soon as
the system detects that the driver is touching or
steering the steering wheel. Touch detection may be limited or inoperative in
t

he following situations:
= The driver is wearing gloves.
= There is a steering wheel cover on the steering
wheel.
If Active Steering Assist detects that a system
limit has been reached, a visual warning is issued
and a warning tone sounds.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise
dangers (  page 182).
System limits
Active Steering Assist has a limited steering tor-
que for lateral guidance. In some cases, the steer-
ing intervention is not suPcient to keep the vehi-
cle in the lane or to drive through exits.
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following instances:
= There is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain,
fog, heavy spray, greatly varying light condi-
tions or strong shadows on the carriageway.
= There is glare, e.g. from oncoming traPc,
direct sunlight or reOections. 202
Driving and parking

=
*nsuPcient r
oad illumination.
= The windscreen is dirty, misted up, damaged
or covered in the vicinity of the camera, e.g.
by a sticker.
= No, or several, unclear lane markings are pres-
ent for one lane, or the markings change
quickly, forexample, in a construction area or
junctions.
= The lane markings are worn away, dark or cov-
ered up, e.g. by dirt or snow.
= If the distance to the vehicle in front is too
short and thus the lane markings cannot be
detected.
= The road is narrow and winding.
= There are obstacles on the lane or projecting
out into the lane, suchas object markers.
The system does not provide assistance in the fol-
lowing conditions:
= On tight bends and when turning.
= When crossing junctions.
= At roundabouts or toll stations.
= When towing a trailer. =
When t he tyre pressure is too low. &
WARNING Risk of accident if A
ctive Steer-
ing Assist unexpectedly stops functioning
If the system limits of Active Steering Assist
ar
e reached there is no guarantee that the
system will remain active or will keep the vehi-
cle in lane. 
Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel and obser
ve the traPc carefully. 
Always steer the vehicle paying attention
t

o traPc conditions. &
WARNING Risk of accident if A
ctive Steer-
ing Assist unexpectedly intervenes
The detection of lane markings and objects
ma
y malfunction and cause unexpected steer-
ing interventions. 
Steer according to tr
aPc conditions.
qA
ctivating/deactivating Active Steering Assist
Requirements:
= ESP n
is activated, but is not intervening. =
A
ctive Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa-
ted.
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Settings 5
Quick access 
Select O Act. Steer. Asst . Function of Active Emergency Stop Assist
If the system detects that the driver has not
s

teered the vehicle for a considerable period of
time or has removed their hands from the steering
wheel, display 1 appears in the Instrument Dis-
play. If the driver still does not steer the vehicle,
or gives no conNrmation to the system, a warning Driving and parking
203

tone sounds in addition to the visual warning mes-
sag e.
If the driver still does not respond to the warning,
the Beginning emergency stop message appears
in the Instrument Display. If the driver still does
not respond, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
reduces the speed. The vehicle is decelerated in
stages to a standstill.
Depending on the country, at speeds below
60 km/h the hazard warning lights switch on
automatically.
When the vehicle is stationary, the following
actions are carried out:
= The vehicle is secured with the electric park-
ing brake.
= Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is ended.
= The vehicle is unlocked.
= If possible, an emergency call is placed to the
Mercedes-Benz emergency call centre.
The driver can cancel the deceleration at any time
by performing one of the following actions: = Steering =
Br aking or accelerating
= Deactivating Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC Active Brake Assist

qF
unction of Active Brake Assist
Active Brake Assist consists of the following func-
tions:
= Distance warning function
= Autonomous braking function
= Situation-dependent braking assistance
= Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package: Eva-
sive Steering Assist and cornering function
Active Brake Assist can help you to minimise the
risk of a collision with vehicles, cyclists or pedes-
trians or to reduce the eMects of such a collision.
If Active Brake Assist has detected a risk of colli-
sion, a warning tone sounds and the / dis-
tance warning lamp lights up in the instrument
cluster. Vehicles with PRE-SAFE
n
: depending on t
he coun-
try, an additional haptic warning occurs in the
form of slight, repeated tensioning of the seat
belt.
If you do not react to the warning, autonomous
braking can be initiated in critical situations.
In especially critical situations, Active Brake Assist
can initiate autonomous braking directly. In this
case, the warning lamp and warning tone occur
simultaneously with the braking application.
If you apply the brake yourself in a critical situa-
tion or apply the brake during autonomous brak-
ing, situation-dependent braking assistance
occurs. The brake pressure increases up to maxi-
mum full-stop braking if necessary.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise
dangers ( page 182). 204
Driving and parking

If autonomous braking or situation-dependent
br
aking assistance has occurred, display 1
appears in the Instrument Display and then auto-
matically goes out aser a short time.
If the autonomous braking function or the situa-
tion-dependent braking assistance is triggered,
additional preventive measures for occupant pro-
tection (PRE-SAFE n
) may also be initiated. &
WARNING Risk of an accident caused b
y
limited detection performance of Active
Brake Assist
Active Brake Assist cannot always clearly iden-
tify objects and com
plex traPc situations. In such cases, Active Brake Assist might:
= Giv

e a warning or brake without reason
= Not give a warning or not brake
Active Brake Assist is only an aid. The driver is
responsible for maintaining a suPciently safe
distance to the vehicle in front, vehicle speed
and for braking in good time. 
Always pay careful attention to the tr
aPc
situation; do not rely on Active Brake
Assist alone. 
Be prepared to brake or swerve if neces-
sar

y. If Active Brake Assist is deactivated or the func-
tions ar
e restricted, e.g. due to activation of
another driving system, the ê display message
appears in the driver's display.
If the system is unavailable due to dirty or dam-
aged sensors or due to a fault, or if the functions
are restricted, the