2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS COUPE Owner’s Manual

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS Coupe is a striking example of how well avant-garde design and high-performance tech can work together. It changes the way cars look and how they feel to drive. With its beautiful and unique four-door coupe shape, the CLS Coupe attracts a lot of attention and praise. Inside, the carefully designed cabin offers passengers luxurious comfort and the latest technology. Under the hood, there is a choice of strong and efficient engines that make driving both exciting and refined. The smooth combination of agile handling and high-tech features makes every trip even more enjoyable. As a true example of Mercedes-Benz’s dedication to innovation and luxury, the 2014 CLS Coupe invites drivers to start on a journey that goes beyond traditional boundaries, combining elegance and dynamism in a single, exceptional package.

Driving safety systems

X To activate/deactivate: press button 2 If the indicator lamp 2 is lit, the operation of the rear side windows is disabled. Operation is only possible using the switches in the driver’s door. If the indicator lamp 1 is off, the operation is possible using the switches in the rear compartment.

Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems:

• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ( page 66)
• BAS (Brake Assist System) ( page 67)
• BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus)  ( page 67)
• ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) ( page 68)
• EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) (Ypage 71)
• ADAPTIVE BRAKE (page 72)
• PRE-SAFE® Brake ( page 72)

Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or become distracted, the driving safety systems can neither reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are merely aids designed to assist driving. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front,for vehicle speed and for braking in good time. Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road, weather and traffic conditions and maintain asafe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.

The driving safety systems described only work as effectively as possible when there is adequate contact between the tires and the road surface. Please pay special attention to the notes on tires, recommended minimum tire tread depths, etc. ( page 334).
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snow chains. Only in this way will the driving safety systems described in this section work as effectively as possible.

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 

Important safety notes
Observe the “Important safety notes” section (Y page 66).

WARNING
If ABSisfaulty, the wheels could lock when braking. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely impaired. Additionally, further driving safety systems are deactivated. There is an increased danger of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully.Have ABS checked immediately at aqualified specialist workshop.

When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems, including driving safety systems, will also become inoperative. Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 267) and display messages which may be shown in the instrument cluster (Y page 238).
ABS regulates brake pressure in such away that the wheels do not lock when you brake. This allows you to continue steering the vehicle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about5mph
(8 km/h)upwards, regardless of road-surface conditions.ABS works on slippery surfaces, even if you only brake gently.
The yellow ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out when the engine is running.

Braking 

• If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the brake pedal vigorously until the braking situation is over.
• To make a full brake application:
  depress the brake pedal with full force.
  If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel apulsing in the brake pedal.
  The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions, and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.

BAS (Brake Assist System)
Observe the “Important safety notes” section (Y page 66).

WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance in an emergency braking situation is increased. There is arisk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents the wheels from locking.

BAS operates in emergency braking situations. If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking force, thus shortening the stopping distance.
The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS)
General information
Observe the “Important safety notes” section (Y page 66).
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the radar sensor system must be:

• activated (Y page 232)
• operational

With the help of the radar sensor system, BAS PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle for an extended period of time.
If the radar sensor system is malfunctioning, BAS PLUS will not be available. The brake system is still available with a complete brake boosting effect and BAS.
BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in hazardous situations at speeds greater than 4mph (7 km/h).
At speeds of up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/h),BAS PLUS can also react to stationary objects. Examples of stationary objects are stopped or parked vehicles.

Important safety notes

WARNING
BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify objects and complex traffic situations. BAS PLUS cannot intervene in these cases. There is arisk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake.

BAS PLUS does not react:

• to people or animals
• to oncoming vehicles
• to crossing traffic Rwhen cornering

As aresult, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all critical situations. There is arisk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake.

In particular, the detection of obstacles can be impaired if there is:

• dirt on the sensors or anything else covering the sensors
• snow or heavy rain
• interference by other radar sources
• there are strong radar reflections, for example in parking garages
• a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a motorbike
• a vehicle traveling in front on a different line relative to the center of your vehicle
  Following damage to the front end of the vehicle, have the configuration and operation of the radar sensors checked at a qualified specialist workshop. This also applies to collisions at low speeds where there is no visible damage to the front of the vehicle.

Correct drivers seat position

Useful information
This Operator’s Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator’s Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please notethat your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions.
Read the information on qualified specialist workshops: (Y page 26).

Correct driver’s seat position 

WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:

• adjust the drivers seat, head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors
• fasten the seat belt
  There is arisk of an accident.
  Adjust the driver’s seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before startingthe engine.

   

  • Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjustment (Y page 99).
  • Make sure that seat = is adjusted properly.
    Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 100) When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
• you are as far away from the driver’s air bag as possible.
• you are sitting in anormal upright position. Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly. Ryou have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position.
• you have set the seat cushion angle so that your thighs are gently supported.
• you can depress the pedals properly.
  • Check whether the head restraint is adjusted properly.
    When doing so, make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head restraint.
  • Observe the safety guidelines on steering wheel adjustment (Y page 106).
  • Make sure that steering wheel 1 is adjusted properly.
    Adjusting the steering wheel electrically (Y page 106)
    When adjusting the steering wheel, make sure that:
• you can hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent.
• you can move your legs freely.
• you can see all the displays in the instrument cluster clearly.
  • Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts (Y page 55).
  • Check whether you have fastened seat belt 2 properly (Y page 56).
    The seat belt should:
• fit snugly across your body
• be routed across the middle of your shoulder
• be routed in your pelvic area across the hip joints
  • Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a way that you have agood view of road and traffic conditions (Y page 109).
  • Vehicles with a memory function: save the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror settings with the memory function (Y page 112).

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