Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 7)

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 69
Function ........................................... 69
Switching off the alarm .................... 69
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Display message ............................ 229
Function/notes ............................. 180
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 203
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 226
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 136
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 136
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 107
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 144
Changing gear ............................... 142
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 140
Display message ............................ 237
Driving tips .................................... 142
Emergency running mode .............. 147
Kickdown ....................................... 142
Manual drive program .................... 145
Problem (malfunction) ................... 147
Program selector button ................ 143
Pulling away ................................... 135
Selector lever ................................ 139
Shift ranges ................................... 144
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 144
Transmission position display ........ 140
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 147
B
Back support
see Lumbar support
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 113
Display message ............................ 225
Bag hook ............................................ 260
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
Basic settings
see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 62
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 76
Battery (SmartKey)
Important safety notes .................... 76
Replacing ......................................... 76
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 304
Display message ............................ 228
Important safety notes .................. 302
Jump starting ................................. 305
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Notes/function .............................. 184
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bottle holder ...................................... 263
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 219
Notes ............................................. 350
Brake fluid level ................................ 284
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 224
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS ........................................ 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 350
Display message ............................ 217
Driving tips .................................... 152
Important safety notes .................. 152
Maintenance .................................. 153
Parking brake ................................ 151
Warning lamp ................................. 243
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
Index
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