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Mercedes-Benz 2011 CLS-Class Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz 2011 CLS-Class Operator's Manual (308 pages)

2010 CLS-Class

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents

Index 4

6
- Table of Contents
  6
- Introduction
  21
- Service and Warranty Information
  
  21
- Product Information
  
  21
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  24
  - Exterior View
    28
- Customer Relations Department
  
  24
  - Information Regarding Electronic Recording Devices
    24
- Cockpit
  
  29
- Horn
  
  29
- Clock
  
  30
  - Indicator Lamp
    30
  - Indicator Lamps
    30
    
    SRS Indicator Lamp
    30
    
    Turn Signals
    30
    
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    31
    
    Telephone
    31
- Center Console
  
  33
  - Upper Part
    33
- Door Control Panel
  
  34
- Door Handles
  
  34
  - Lower Part
    34
  - Hands-Free Microphone
    35
    
    Overhead Control Panel
    35
    
    Introduction
    38
  - Occupant Safety
    38
  - Air Bags
    39
  - Safety Guidelines
    41
- Knee Bag
  
  42
  - Side Impact
    43
  - Window Curtain
    43
  - Occupant Classification System
    43
- Side Impact Air Bags
  
  43
- Window Curtain Air Bags
  
  43
  - Safety Notes
    47
- Seat Belts
  
  47
- Self-Test
  
  47
  - Proper Use of Seat Belts
    48
  - Fastening the Seat Belts
    49
  - Height Adjustment
    50
  - Pre-Safe
    51
  - Automatic Comfort-Fit Feature
    51
  - NECK-PRO Active Front Head Restraints
    52
- Restraints
  
  52
  - Correct Driver Seat Adjustment
    53
  - Steering Wheel
    53
  - Children in the Vehicle
    54
  - Safety Notes
    54
  - Infant and Child Restraint Systems
    55
- Top Tether
  
  56
  - Override Switch
    58
  - Child Safety
    58
  - Safety Systems
    59
- Panic Alarm
  
  59
  - Driving Safety Systems
    59
  - Adaptive Brake
    61
- ETS (Electronic Traction System)
  
  62
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    64
- Immobilizer
  
  64
- Anti-Theft Systems
  
  64
Table of Contents

67
- Remote Control
  
  68
  - Locking and Unlocking
    68
  - Smartkey
    68
  - Vehicle Equipment
    68
    
    Keyless-Go
    69
    
    Factory Setting
    71
  - Locking and Unlocking
    71
    
    Checking Smartkey Batteries
    71
    
    Selective Setting
    71
    
    Replacing
    72
    
    Automatic Central Locking
    73
    
    Opening
    74
    
    Opening/Closing System
    75
    
    Trunk Lid Emergency Release
    76
    
    Valet Locking
    77
- Ignition
  
  78
  - Keyless-Go
    78
  - Smartkey
    78
  - Starter Switch Positions
    78
    
    Adjustment
    79
- Head Restraints
  
  79
  - Seats
    79
    
    Power Seats
    80
    
    Seat Adjustment
    80
    
    Comfort Head Restraint
    81
    
    Folding Back
    81
- Lumbar Support
  
  81
  - Adjustment
    81
- Rear Seat Head Restraints
  
  82
  - Multicontour Seat
    82
  - Seat Ventilation
    83
- Seat Heating
  
  83
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    84
    
    Steering Wheel Adjustment
    84
    
    Heating
    85
- Heated Steering Wheel
  
  85
  - Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
    85
  - Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirrors
    86
  - Exterior Rear View Mirrors
    86
  - Interior Rear View Mirror
    86
  - Mirrors
    86
    
    Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position
    87
- Parking Position
  
  87
  - Memory Function
    87
  - Lighting
    88
    
    Recalling Positions from Memory
    88
    
    Storing Positions into Memory
    88
    
    Automatic Headlamp Mode
    89
    
    Exterior Lamp Switch
    89
    
    Low-Beam Headlamps
    89
    
    Switching on
    89
    
    Daytime Running Lamp Mode
    90
    
    Fog Lamps
    91
- Turn Signals
  
  91
  - Combination Switch
    91
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  
  92
  - High-Beam Flasher
    92
  - High-Beam Headlamps
    92
  - Corner-Illuminating Front Fog Lamps
    93
  - Front
    93
  - Interior
    93
  - Front Reading Lamps
    94
  - Rear Reading Lamps
    94
- Headlamp Cleaning System
  
  92
  - Wipers
    94
- Rain Sensor
  
  95
  - Switching On/Off
    95
  - Operation
    96
  - Power Windows
    96
  - Problems with Wipers
    96
  - Power Windows
    97
  - Synchronizing Door Windows
    97
  - Driving and Parking
    98
    
    Convenience Closing Feature
    98
- Intermittent Wiping
  
  95
- Starting
  
  99
  - Driving off
    100
  - Starting Difficulties
    100
  - Automatic Transmission
    101
    
    Parking Brake
    102
- Starting the Engine
  
  99
- Accidents
  
  102
  - Problems
    101
  - Problems While Driving
    101
  - While Driving
    101
    
    Automatic Transmission
    103
    
    Turning off
    103
- Turning off the Engine
  
  103
  - Gear Selector Lever
    104
  - Gearshift Pattern
    104
  - Shifting Procedure
    104
  - Transmission Position Indicator
    105
- Transmission Positions
  
  105
  - Gear Range Indicator
    106
  - Gear Ranges
    106
- Kickdown
  
  106
  - Program Mode Indicator
    107
  - Automatic Shift Program
    107
- One-Touch Gearshifting
  
  107
  - Shifting into Optimal
    108
  - Limiting
    108
- Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
  
  108
  - Manual Shift Program
    109
- Emergency Operation (Limp-Home Mode)
  
  110
  - Instrument Cluster
    110
    
    Activating the Instrument Cluster
    111
    
    Adjusting the Instrument Cluster Illumination
    111
    
    Coolant Temperature Indicator
    111
    
    Buttons
    112
    
    Control System
    112
    
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    112
- Multifunction Display
  
  113
- Odometer
  
  113
  - Standard Display
    114
  - Outside Temperature
    115
  - Digital Speedometer
    115
- Racetimer
  
  116
- Audio/DVD Menu
  
  118
  - Control System
    119
    
    Menu
    120
    
    Resetting to Factory Settings
    120
    
    Instrument Cluster Submenu
    121
    
    Selecting Speedometer Display Mode
    122
- Navigation
  
  119
- Navigation Menu
  
  119
- Vehicle Status Message Memory
  
  119
  - Distronic Menu
    119
- Outside Temperature
  
  122
- Locator Lighting
  
  123
  - Delayed Shut-Off
    124
- Night Security Illumination
  
  124
- Vehicle
  
  125
  - Trip Computer
    126
    
    Activating Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
    126
    
    Convenience Submenu
    126
- Interior Lighting
  
  125
  - Delayed Shut-Off
    125
- Trip Computer Menu
  
  126
  - Fuel Consumption Statistics
    127
  - Menu
    127
- Telephone
  
  127
  - Phone Book
    128
  - Cruise Control
    129
- Safety and Security
  
  129
  - Driving Systems
    129
  - Operation
    129
  - Redialing
    129
  - Setting Current Speed
    130
  - Activating Cruise Control
    130
  - Canceling Cruise Control
    130
  - Lever
    130
  - Changing the Set Speed
    131
  - Last Stored Speed
    131
- Distronic
  
  131
  - Resume Function
    131
  - Distronic
    133
  - Driving Systems
    133
    
    Menu
    134
    
    Distronic
    135
    
    Resume Function
    136
    
    Driving with
    137
    
    With Distronic
    137
    
    AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control)
    139
    
    Distance Warning Function
    139
    
    Introduction
    139
- Vehicle Level Control
  
  140
- Parktronic System
  
  141
  - System Sensors
    142
  - Minimum Distance
    143
  - Warning Indicators
    143
  - Malfunction
    144
  - Parktronic System
    144
  - Zone Automatic Climate Control
    145
  - Climate Control System
    145
    
    Interior Temperature
    147
    
    Air Conditioning
    148
    
    Automatic Mode
    148
- Temperature
  
  149
  - Air Distribution
    151
  - Air Volume
    151
  - Front Defroster
    151
  - Air Recirculation Mode
    152
  - Maximum Cooling MAX COOL
    152
  - Rear Window Defroster
    153
    
    Operation
    154
    
    Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
    154
  - Residual Heat and Ventilation
    153
  - Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
    155
    
    Synchronizing
    156
  - Loading and Storing
    156
    
    Loading Instructions
    156
    
    Load Distribution
    157
    
    Roof Rack
    157
- Parcel Net
  
  159
  - Tie-Down Hooks
    159
- Media Interface
  
  160
- AUX Socket
  
  160
- Storage Compartments
  
  160
  - Seat Storage Compartment
    161
  - Rear Storage Compartments
    161
- Cup Holders
  
  162
  - Useful Features
    162
- Ashtrays
  
  164
  - Vanity Mirror
    164
  - Vehicle Battery
    165
- Cigarette Lighter
  
  165
- Power Outlets
  
  165
  - Useful Features
    165
    
    Tele Aid
    166
    
    Emergency Calls
    167
    
    System Self-Test
    167
- Tele Aid
  
  167
  - Initiating an Emergency Call Manually
    168
  - Roadside Assistance Button
    168
  - SOS Button
    168
  - Information Button
    169
  - Call Priority
    170
  - Remote Door Unlock
    170
  - Search & Send
    170
  - Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services
    171
  - Programming Tips
    174
- Floormats
  
  175
Table of Contents

177
- Refueling
  
  178
  - At the Gas Station
    178
    
    Fuel Filler Flap
    179
  - The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
    178
  - Vehicle Equipment
    178
- Break-In Period
  
  178
- Practical Hints
  
  179
  - Locking/Unlocking
    179
  - Engine Compartment
    180
  - Hood
    180
  - Consumption
    181
  - Oil Dipstick
    181
  - Additives
    182
- Technical Data
  
  182
  - Transmission Fluid Level
    182
  - Engine Compartment
    183
    
    Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    183
    
    Retreads
    184
  - Tires and Wheels
    184
    
    Important Guidelines
    185
    
    Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
    185
    
    Flap
    186
    
    Important Notes on
    186
    
    Important Notes on Tire Inflation Pressure
    186
- Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
  
  187
  - Potential Problems Associated with Underinflated and Overinflated Tires
    187
- Tire Pressure Loss Warning System
  
  188
- Regular Checks
  
  189
  - Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS)
    192
- Tire Pressure
  
  194
- Certification Label
  
  195
  - Front
    195
  - Tire and Loading Information Placard
    195
- Seating Capacity
  
  196
  - Load Limit
    196
    
    Capacities
    197
    
    Certification Label
    198
  - Direction of Rotation, Spinning
    199
  - Care and Maintenance
    200
  - Tire Inspection
    200
  - Service Life
    200
    
    Moextended System
    200
    
    Cleaning
    201
- Storing Tires
  
  201
  - Treadwear
    201
  - Rotation
    202
  - Sizes
    202
  - Rotating Tires
    202
- Tire Labeling
  
  203
  - Load Index
    204
- Tire Load Rating
  
  204
  - Tire Speed Rating
    205
  - Load Identification
    206
  - Accessory Weight
    207
  - Manufacturer's Identification Mark
    207
- Tire and Loading Terminology
  
  207
- Curb Weight
  
  208
  - DOT (Department of Transportation)
    208
- GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
  
  208
  - GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
    208
- Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
  
  208
- Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
  
  208
  - Load Rating
    208
  - Load Index
    208
    
    Maximum Permissible Tire Inflation Pressure
    209
    
    Tire Ply Composition and Material Used
    209
- GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
  
  208
- Normal Occupant Weight
  
  209
- Production Options Weight
  
  209
- Tire Identification Number
  
  209
- Sidewall (Tires)
  
  209
- Tire Speed Rating
  
  209
  - Tread
    209
  - Snow Chains
    210
  - Vehicle Maximum Load on
    210
- TIN (Tire Identification Number)
  
  209
- Winter Tires
  
  210
  - Winter Driving Instructions
    211
  - Brakes
    212
- Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
  
  210
  - Tires
    210
  - Winter Driving
    210
- Drinking and Driving
  
  212
  - Driving Instructions
    212
- Power Assistance
  
  212
  - Brake Service
    213
- High-Performance Brake System
  
  214
- Hydroplaning
  
  214
  - Through Standing Water
    215
  - Abroad
    215
- Driving off
  
  214
- Control and Operation of Radio Transmitter
  
  215
  - Driving Instructions
    215
    
    Maintenance Service Indicator
    216
    
    Service Indicator Message
    216
- Emission Control
  
  215
  - Maintenance
    216
    
    Calling up the Maintenance Service Indicator Display
    217
    
    Overview
    217
    
    Service Term Exceeded
    217
  - Resetting the Maintenance Service Indicator
    217
  - Vehicle Care
    217
    
    Cleaning
    219
    
    Paintwork, Painted Body Components
    219
- Tar Stains
  
  219
  - Ornamental Moldings
    220
  - Vehicle Washing
    220
  - Cleaning
    221
  - Sensor Cover
    221
  - Cleaning
    222
  - Cleaning
    223
- Power Washer
  
  219
Table of Contents

225
- Vehicle Tool Kit
  
  226
  - Where will I Find
    226
- First Aid Kit
  
  226
  - Vehicle Equipment
    226
- Jack
  
  227
- Collapsible Wheel Chock
  
  227
- Luggage Box
  
  229
  - Indicator Lamp
    230
  - Vehicle Status Messages in the Multifunction Display
    230
    
    Text Messages
    231
  - Messages in the Multifunction Display
    231
- Pre-Safe
  
  231
  - Safety Systems
    231
  - Air Bags
    232
  - Front Passenger Front Air Bag
    232
  - Messages in the Multifunction Display
    232
  - Cruise Control
    235
  - Distronic
    235
  - Messages in the Multifunction Display
    235
  - Automatic Transmission
    237
  - Gear Selector Lever
    237
    
    Messages in the Multifunction Display
    237
    
    Pressure Tires
    238
  - Tpms
    238
  - Brake Pads
    240
  - Messages in the Multifunction Display
    240
  - Symbol Messages
    240
    
    Brake Fluid
    241
    
    Messages in the Multifunction Display
    241
  - Parking Brake
    241
    
    Messages in the Multifunction Display
    242
    
    Tele Aid
    242
  - Doors
    243
    
    Hood
    243
    
    Messages in the Multifunction Display
    243
    
    Smartkey
    243
- Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
  
  243
- Trunk
  
  243
  - Messages in the Multifunction Display
    244
- Washer Fluid
  
  244
  - Coolant
    245
  - Engine Service
    245
  - Messages in the Multifunction Display
    245
  - Alternator
    247
    
    Battery
    247
    
    Messages in the Multifunction Display
    247
  - Air Filter
    248
  - Engine Oil
    248
  - Messages in the Multifunction Display
    248
  - Display
    249
  - Messages in the Multifunction Display
    249
  - Reverse Lamp
    249
  - High-Beam Lamps
    250
  - License Plate Lamps
    250
  - Light Sensor
    250
  - Messages in the Multifunction Display
    250
  - Parking Lamps
    250
- Side Marker Lamps
  
  250
  - Corner-Illuminating Front Fog Lamps
    251
  - Low-Beam Lamps
    251
  - Messages in the Multifunction Display
    251
- Tail Lamps
  
  251
  - Messages in the Multifunction Display
    252
  - Turn Signals
    252
  - Lamps
    253
- Multifunction Display
  
  253
  - What to Do if
    253
    
    Indicator Lamp
    254
    
    Warning Lamp
    254
    
    Seat Belt Telltale
    255
    
    Coolant
    259
- Warning Lamp
  
  259
  - Low Tire Pressure/Tpms Malfunction Telltale
    261
  - Indicator Lamp
    262
  - Unlocking the Vehicle
    263
  - Unlocking/Locking Manually
    263
    
    Manually
    264
    
    Unlocking the Trunk
    264
- Active Front Head Restraints
  
  266
  - Replacing Smartkey Batteries
    266
    
    Replacing Batteries
    267
  - Resetting Activated NECK-PRO Active Front Head Restraints
    266
  - Replacing Bulbs
    268
- Halogen
  
  269
  - Replacing Bulbs
    269
  - Replacing Wiper Blades
    272
    
    Preparing the Vehicle
    273
- Spare Wheel
  
  273
  - Flat Tire
    273
    
    Lifting the Vehicle
    274
    
    Mounting the Spare Wheel
    274
    
    Removing
    276
    
    Lowering the Vehicle
    278
  - Installing Wiper Blades
    273
- Moextended System
  
  279
  - Tightening Torque
    279
  - Battery
    280
    
    Charging the Battery
    281
  - Jump Starting
    282
- Vehicle
  
  283
  - Towing the Vehicle
    285
  - Fuses
    286
    
    Fuse Box
    287
    
    Identification Labels
    290
    
    Parts Service
    290
    
    Service and Warranty Information Booklet
    290
    
    Vehicle Equipment
    290
    
    Warranty Coverage
    290
    
    Emission Control Information
    291
    
    Information Label
    291
- Towing
  
  283
  - Towing the Vehicle
    283
  - Installing Towing Eye Bolt
    284
- Paintwork Code
  
  291
  - Identification Number (VIN)
    291
  - Vehicle Specification CLS 550 (219.372)
    292
  - Vehicle Specification CLS 63 AMG (219.377)
    292
  - Rims and Tires
    293
- Number
  
  291
- Moextended Tires
  
  294
  - Rims and Tires
    295
    
    Capacities
    298
    
    Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc
    298
    
    Lubricants
    298
    
    Spare Wheel
    298
    
    Tire Inflation Pressure
    298
    
    Automatic Transmission Fluid
    299
    
    Brake Fluid
    299
    
    Capacity
    299
    
    Conditioning System
    299
    
    Engine Oil
    299
    
    Power Steering Fluid
    299
    
    Additives
    300
    
    Air Conditioning Refrigerant
    300
    
    Brake Fluid
    300
    
    Engine Oil
    300
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    300
    
    Engine Oils
    300
    
    Additives
    301
    
    Requirements
    301
- Gasoline
  
  301
  - Premium Unleaded Gasoline
    301
  - Gasoline Additives
    301
  - Fuel Requirements
    301
  - Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc
    301
- Engine Coolant
  
  302
  - Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
    303
    
    Mixing Ratio
    304
    
    Washer Fluid
    304

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