Mercedes-Benz CLS 2020 User manual

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Edition B2020
CLS
Mercedes-AMG Supplement
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Thank youfor purchasing a Mercedes-AMG
Before youfirst drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle. Foryour own safety and a longer
operating lifespan of thevehicle, follow the
instructions and warning notices in this Opera‐
tor's Manual. Disregarding them may lead to
damage to thevehicle or injury to people.
Damage to thevehicle resulting from the disre‐
gard of the instructions is not coveredby the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The standard equipment or product description
of your vehicle may vary and depends on thefol‐
lowing factors:
RModel
ROrder
RNational version
RAvailability
Mercedes-AMG reservestheright to introduce
changes in thefollowing areas:
RDesign
REquipment
RTechnical features
The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐
fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐
trations.
The following documents are integral parts of
thevehicle:
RDigital Operator's Manual
RPrinted Operator's Manual
RMaintenance Booklet
REquipment-dependent Supplements
Keep these documents in thevehicle at all
times. If you sell thevehicle, always pass all of
the documents on to the new owner.
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Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
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Symbols ........................................................ 3
At aglance .................................................... 4
Cockpit ........................................................... 4
General notes............................................... 7
Operator's Manual .......................................... 7
Operating safety .............................................7
Qualified specialist workshop .........................8
Correct use of thevehicle ...............................9
Limited Warranty ............................................ 9
Driving and parking ................................... 10
Driving .......................................................... 10
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............................. 12
Automatic transmission ................................ 13
Driving and driving safety systems ................15
Function of the AMG DRIVE UNIT ................. 21
Instrument Display and on-board
computer.................................................... 23
Notes on the Instrument Display and on-
board computer ............................................ 23
Operating the on-board computer ................23
Calling up displays on thePerformance
menu ............................................................ 24
Displaying and starting RACE TIMER on
thePerformance menu ................................. 26
Function of the Head-up Display ...................27
Multimedia system .................................... 29
AMG TRACK PACE ........................................ 29
Breakdown assistance .............................. 34
Flat tire ......................................................... 34
Wheels and tires ........................................ 35
Overview of the tire-change tool kit .............. 35
Changing a wheel ......................................... 35
Cover of jack support points ........................ 36
Technical data ............................................ 37
Operating fluids ............................................ 37
Vehicle data .................................................. 38
Display messages and warning/indi‐
cator lamps ................................................. 41
Display messages ......................................... 41
Warning and indicator lamps .........................41
Index ........................................................... 44
2Contents

In this Operator's Manual, you will find thefol‐
lowing symbols:
&DANGER Danger due to not observing
thewarning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐
ards that may endanger your health or life, or
the health or life of others.
#Observe thewarning notices.
+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to failure to observe envi‐
ronmental notes
Environmental notes include information on
environmentally responsible behavior or envi‐
ronmentally responsible disposal.
#Observe environmental notes.
*NOTE Damage to property due to failure
to observe notes on material damage
Notes on material damage inform you of
risks which may lead to your vehicle being
damaged.
#Observe notes on material damage.
%Useful instructions or further information
that could be helpful to you.
XInstruction
(Qpage) Further information on a topic
Display Information on the multifunction dis‐
play/media display
+Highest menu level, which is to be
selected in the multimedia system
*Corresponding submenus, which are
to be selected in the multimedia sys‐
tem
*Marks a cause
Symbols 3

Left-hand drive vehicles
4At aglance – Cockpit

1Steering wheel gearshift paddles →13
2Combination switch
3Instrument Display
4DIRECT SELECT lever
5Media display
6Start/stop button →10
7PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
8Climate control systems
9Glove box
AHazard warning lights
BStowage compartment
CTouchpad
DControl knob forvolume and switching sound
on/off
Switches the multimedia system on/off
EAMG Performance exhaust system →12
FECO start/stop function →11
GActive Parking Assist
HESP®→15
IAMG adaptive sport suspension system →17
JManual gearshifting →13
KDYNAMIC SELECT switch →12
LCalls up the main functions
MControl panel for multimedia system
NAMG steering-wheel buttons →21
OAdjusts thesteering wheel
Switches thesteering wheel heater on/off
POperating group:
On-board computer →23
Cruise control
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
QDiagnostics connection
ROpens the hood
SElectric parking brake
At aglance – Cockpit 5

TLight switch
UControl panel for:
Active Steering Assist
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Head-up Display
Rear-window roller sunblind
6At aglance – Cockpit

Operator's Manual
This Supplement provides information on all the
important functions of your AMG vehicle that are
either not described or differ from the descrip‐
tions in thevehicle Operator's Manual. This
information supplements or replaces the corre‐
sponding sections in thevehicle Operator's Man‐
ual. Under no circumstances does the Supple‐
ment replace the Operator's Manual.
This Supplement describes all models, and
standard and optional equipment foryour vehi‐
cle, as available at the time of going to press.
Country-specific differences are possible. Bear
in mind that your vehicle may not feature all
functions described here. This is also the case
for systems and functions relevant to safety.
Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle may
differ from that in the descriptions and illustra‐
tions.
The original purchase contract documentation
foryour vehicle contains a list of all of the sys‐
tems in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual, the Supplement and the
Maintenance Booklet are important documents
and should be kept in thevehicle.
Operating safety
&WARNING Risk of accident due to mal‐
functions or system failures
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this could result in malfunctions
or system failures.
#Always have the prescribed service/
maintenance work as well any required
repairs carried out at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
&WARNING Risk of accident and injury as
aresult of incorrect modifications to
electronic component parts
Modification to electronic components, their
software or wiring could impair their function
and/or the function of other networked com‐
ponent parts. In particular, systems relevant
to safety could also be affected.
As a result, they may no longer function as
intended and/or endanger the operating
safety of thevehicle.
#Nevertamper with the wiring and elec‐
tronic component parts or their soft‐
ware.
#You should have all work on electrical
and electronic components carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Observe the "On-board electronics" section in
"Technical data" in thevehicle Operator's Man‐
ual.
General notes 7

&WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable
materials on hot parts of theexhaust
system
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact
with hot parts of theexhaust system.
#When driving on unpavedroads or off-
road, regularly check thevehicle under‐
side.
#Remove trapped plants or other flam‐
mable material.
#If there is damage, consult a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
*NOTE Damage to thevehicle
In thefollowing situations, in particular, there
is a risk of damage to thevehicle:
RThe vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a
high curb or an unpavedroad
RThe vehicle is driven toofast over an
obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pot‐
hole
RA heavy object strikesthe underbody or
chassis components
In situations such as this, the body, the
underbody, chassis components, wheels or
tires could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in this
way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
an accident, may not absorb the loads that
arise as intended.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, flam‐
mable materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can collect between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. These materials may
ignite if they come into contact with hot
parts on theexhaust system.
#Have thevehicle checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
or
#If driving safety is impaired while con‐
tinuing your journey, pull over and stop
thevehicle immediately in accordance
with the traffic conditions, and contact
aqualified specialist workshop.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐
fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary
special skills, tools and qualifications to cor‐
rectly carry out thework required on your vehi‐
cle. This particularly applies to safety-relevant
works.
Forthefollowing, always have your vehicle
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐
ter:
Rsafety-relevant works
Rservice and maintenance work
Rrepair work
Rmodifications as well as installations and
conversions
Rwork on electronic components
8General notes

Mercedes‑AMG recommends a Mercedes‑Benz
service center.
Correct use of thevehicle
If youremove any warning stickers,you or others
could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave
warning stickers in position.
Observe thefollowing information in particular
when driving your vehicle:
Rthe safety notes in this manual
Rtechnical data forthevehicle
Rtrafficrules and regulations
Rlaws and safetystandards pertaining to
motorvehicles
Limited Warranty
*NOTE Damage to thevehicle arising
from violation of these operating instruc‐
tions.
Damage to thevehicle can arise from viola‐
tion of these operating instructions.
This damage is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
New‑ or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
#Follow the instructions in these operat‐
ing instructions on proper operation of
your vehicle as well as on possible vehi‐
cle damage.
General notes 9

Driving
Breaking-in notes
To preserve the engine during thefirst
1,000 miles (1,500 km):
Rdrive at varying road speeds and engine
speeds.
Rdo not drive faster than 85 mph (140 km/h).
Rallow the engine to reach a maximum engine
speed of 4,500 rpm (4,500 rpm) only briefly.
Rdrive thevehicle in drive program A.
Rchange gear before thetachometer needle is
Ôof thewayto thered area of thetachome‐
ter.
Rdo not shift down a gear manually in order to
brake.
Ravoid overstraining thevehicle, e.g. driving at
full throttle.
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal past
the pressure point (kickdown).
Ronly increase the engine speed gradually and
accelerate thevehicle to full speed after
1,000 miles (1,500 km).
This also applies when the engine or parts of the
drivetrain have been replaced.
Please also observe thefollowing breaking-in
notes:
RIn certain driving and driving safety systems,
the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐
tain distance is being driven afterthevehicle
has been delivered or afterrepairs. Full sys‐
tem effectiveness is not reached until the
end of this teach-in process.
RBrakepads, brake discs and tires that are
either new or have been replaced only ach‐
ieve optimum braking effect and grip after
several hundred kilometers of driving. Com‐
pensate forthereduced braking effect by
applying greaterforceto the brake pedal.
Function of Emotion Start
#Start thevehicle with thestart/stop button
and simultaneously pull one of steering
wheel gearshift paddles 1or 2.
RThe idle speed is increased briefly when
starting the engine.
RThe exhaust gasflaps are opened (sporty
characteristic) (/page 11 ).
Observe the notes on starting thevehicle in the
vehicle Operator's Manual.
10 Driving and parking

Operation of the ECO start/stop function
The engine is switched off automatically in the
following situations if all vehicle conditions for
an automatic engine stop are met:
RYou brake thevehicle to astandstill in trans‐
mission position hor i.
If you switch on the HOLD function in transmis‐
sion position hor i,the engine will automati‐
cally stop in thefollowing situations:
RYoustop behind a vehicle that is pulling
away.
RYoustop at a stop sign when there is no vehi‐
cle in front of you.
RYou turn thesteering wheel hard at a low
speed.
%In transmission position k,the engine is
not switched off automatically even when
the HOLD function is switched on.
The engine is restarted automatically if:
RYourelease the brake pedal in transmission
position hwhen the HOLD function is not
active and thevehicle does not start to
move.
RYou shift from transmission position j.
RYourelease the brake pedal and thevehicle
starts to move on a gentle downhill gradient
at a speed below 3 mph (5 km/h).
RYou depress the accelerator pedal.
RYou permanently activate manual gearshift‐
ing.
RYou pull the left-hand steering wheel gear‐
shift paddle.
RAn automatic engine start is necessary.
If the engine was switched off by the ECO start/
stop function and you leave thevehicle, a warn‐
ing tone sounds. The Vehicle Ready to Drive
Switch the Ignition Off Before Exiting display
message also appears in the multifunction dis‐
play. If you do not switch off the ignition, the
ignition is automatically switched off after one
minute.
AMG Performance exhaust system
Function of the AMG Performance exhaust
system
Changing the position of theexhaust gasflaps
allows youto select the sound characteristics of
the AMG Performance exhaust system:
RClosed exhaust gasflaps: comfort character‐
istic (balanced)
ROpen exhaust gasflaps: sporty characteristic
(powerful)
Driving and parking 11

Operating the AMG Performance exhaust
system
#Press button 1.
The sporty characteristic (Powerful) is selec‐
ted when indicator lamp 2lights up.
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Function of theDYNAMIC SELECT switch
Use theDYNAMIC SELECT switch to change
between thefollowing drive programs:
o(Slippery): optimized pulling away and
driving characteristics in wintry and slip‐
pery road conditions
=(Individual): individual settings
A(Comfort): comfortable and economical
driving style
C(Sport): sporty driving style
B(Sport +): particularly sporty driving style
Mercedes-AMG recommends selecting the drive
program Awhen in city traffic or stop-and-go
traffic.
Depending on the drive program selected, the
following vehicle characteristics will change:
RDrive:
-Engine and transmission management
-Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
RESP®
RAvailability of the ECO start/stop function
RSuspension:
RPosition of theexhaust gasflaps
RSteering
RAvailability of glide mode
%You can also change thefollowing vehicle
characteristics using the buttons in the cen‐
ter console:
RPosition of theexhaust gasflaps
RSuspension
RESP®
RAvailability of the ECO start/stop func‐
tion
Displaying dynamic data
Multimedia system:
4Vehicle 5eDYNAMIC SELECT
#Select Dyn. Data.
Dynamic data is displayed, e.g.:
RG-force values
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RTorque distribution
RBoost
RCurrent power output
RVariable all-wheel drive
Automatic transmission
Manual gearshifting
#To activate/deactivate:press button 1.
If indicator lamp 2is lit, manual gearshift‐
ing is activated. The current gear is displayed
in the multifunction display.
%To permanently shift thegears manually in
drive program=using thesteering wheel
gearshift paddles, select theM(Manual) set‐
ting forthe transmission.
*NOTE Damage to the engine due to shift‐
ing up too late
The automatic transmission does not shift up
in manual mode even when the engine's lim‐
iting speed is reached.
The fuel supply is interrupted in order to pre‐
vent the engine from overrevving.
#Shift up before the engine speed rea‐
ches thered area in thetachometer.
#To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift
paddle 2.
#To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift
paddle 1.
Driving and parking 13

If the engine speed is too high or too low, you
cannot change gear using thesteering wheel
gearshift paddles. In this case, segments 1
light up red.
Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendation assists you in
adopting an economical driving style.
#If gearshift recommendation message 1is
shown on the multifunction display, shift to
therecommended gear.
%Gearshift recommendation is active only if
you have activated manual gearshifting with
the button on the center console.
Using kickdown
#Maximum acceleration: depress the accel‐
erator pedal beyond the pressure point.
During kickdown, you cannot change gears using
thesteering wheel gearshift paddles. The auto‐
matic transmission shifts up to the next gear
when the maximum engine speed is reached to
protect the engine from overrevving.
%If you have activated manual gearshifting
with the button in the center console, the
transmission does not react to the kick‐
down.
Glide mode function
With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode
helps youto reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterized by thefollowing:
RThe combustion engine is switched off. All of
thevehicle functions remain active.
RThe Jsymbol will appear on the multi‐
function display.
Glide mode is activated if thefollowing condi‐
tions are met:
RThe ECO start/stop function is activated.
RDrive program =is selected with the
drive setting "Moderate" or "Reduced".
RThe speed is within a suitable range.
RThe road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep
uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.
RThe charge level of the battery is sufficient.
RYou are no longer depressing the accelerator
or brake pedal.
Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.
When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is
active,glide mode is restricted.
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Driving and driving safety systems
Functions of ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram)
&WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP®is
malfunctioning
If ESP®is malfunctioning, ESP®cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other
driving safety systems are switched off.
#Drive on carefully.
#Have ESP®checked at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
You can select between thefollowing modes of
ESP®:
RESP®ON
RESP®SPORT
RESP®OFF
Characteristics when ESP®is activated
ESP®monitors and improves driving stability and
traction, particularly in thefollowing situations:
RWhen pulling away on wet or slippery road‐
ways.
RWhen braking.
RIn strong side winds when you are driving
faster than 47 mph (75 km/h).
ESP®can stabilize thevehicle by intervening in
thefollowing ways:
ROne or more wheels are braked.
RThe engine output is adapted according to
the situation.
ESP®is activated every time the engine is star‐
tedregardless of whether ESP®was in ESP®
SPORT or deactivated before the engine was
switched off.
If the÷ESP®warning lamp flashes in the
instrument cluster, one or severalvehicle wheels
has reached its grip limit:
RAdapt the driving styleto suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions.
RDo not deactivate ESP®under any circum‐
stances.
ROnly depress the accelerator pedal as far as
is necessary.
Characteristics when ESP®SPORT is activa‐
ted
&WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP®
SPORT is used incorrectly
When you activate ESP®SPORT, there is an
increased risk of skidding and having an acci‐
dent.
#Activate ESP®SPORT only in the cir‐
cumstances described below.
Select ESP®SPORT when thevehicle's own
oversteering and understeering characteristics
are desired, e.g. on designated roads.
Driving and parking 15

Driving with ESP®SPORT or with ESP®deactiva‐
tedrequires an extremely qualified and experi‐
enced driver.
If ESP®SPORT is activated and one or more
wheels start to spin, the÷ESP®warning
lamp on the instrument clusterflashes. ESP®
then only stabilizes thevehicle to a limited
degree.
ESP®SPORT also has thefollowing characteris‐
tics:
RESP®only improves driving stability to a limi‐
ted degree.
RETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
RThe engine's torque is only restricted to a
limited degree and the drive wheels can spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cut‐
ting action for better traction on loose surfa‐
ces.
RESP®continues to provide assistance when
the brakes are firmly applied.
RCrosswind Assist is no longer active.
Characteristics when ESP®is deactivated
&WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP®is
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP®, ESP®cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization.
#ESP®should only be deactivated in the
following situations.
When ESP®is deactivated, theåESP®OFF
warning lamp and theESP OFF message light up
continuously in the instrument cluster.
Deactivating ESP®has thefollowing effects:
RDriving stability will no longer be improved.
RThe drive wheels could spin.
RETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
RCrosswind Assist is no longer active.
%Even when ESP®is deactivated, you are still
assistedby ESP®when braking hard.
It may be best to activate ESP®SPORT or deacti‐
vate ESP®in thefollowing situations:
RWhen using snow chains.
RIn deep snow.
ROn sand or gravel.
%Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
action, which enhances traction.
%Activate ESP®as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP®will
otherwise not be able to stabilize thevehicle
if thevehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts
to spin.
If the÷ESP®warning lamp lights up continu‐
ously even when ESP®is activated, ESP®is not
available due to a malfunction.
Observe any information which may be displayed
in the instrument cluster:
RWarning and indicator lamps
RDisplay messages
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP®.
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ETS/4ETS can improve thevehicle's traction by
intervening in thefollowing ways:
RThe drive wheels are braked individually if
they spin.
RMore drive torque is transferred to the wheel
or wheels with traction.
Activating/deactivating ESP®(Electronic Sta‐
bility Program)
#To activate ESP®SPORT: briefly press but‐
ton1.
The åand Æwarning lamps appear in
the instrument cluster.
#To deactivate ESP®SPORT: briefly press
button1.
The åand Æwarning lamps in the
instrument cluster go out.
#To deactivate ESP®:press and hold button
1until theåand ESP OFF warning
lamps appear in the instrument cluster.
#To activate ESP®:briefly press button 1.
The åand ESP OFF warning lamps go
out in the instrument cluster.
Observe the information on warning lamps and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster.
AMG adaptive sport suspension system
Function of AMG adaptive sport suspension
system
The AMG adaptive sport suspension system is
an air suspension system with variable damping
for improved driving characteristics. The all-
round level control system ensures the best pos‐
sible suspension and constant ground clearance,
even with a laden vehicle. When driving at
Driving and parking 17

speed, thevehicle is lowered automatically to
improve driving safety and to reduce fuel con‐
sumption. You also have the option of manually
adjusting thevehicle level.
The damping is adjusted individually for each
wheel and is influenced by thefollowing factors:
RThe driving style, e.g. sporty
RThe road condition, e.g. bumps
RThe individual selection of "Sport", "Sport
Plus", "Comfort" or "Economy"
The AMG adaptive sport suspension system
includes thefollowing components and func‐
tions:
RAir suspension with variable spring rate and
automatic level control
RSpeed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel
consumption
RManually selectable high level setting for
greater ground clearance
RADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with
constant damping force adjustment)
RDYNAMIC SELECT switch and level button
RSuspension setting button
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