4matic (permanent four-wheel drive), Parktronic, Driving and parking – Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2012 Owners Manual User Manual

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If indicator lamp ? lights up:

X

Press button : once.
The second indicator lamp = lights up. You
have selected Sport + mode.
The

AMG Suspension System SPORT +

message appears in the multifunction
display.

Comfort mode
In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select
this mode if you prefer a more comfortable
driving style, but also when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. highways.

X

Press button : repeatedly until indicator
lamps = and ? go out.
You have selected Comfort mode.
The

AMG Suspension System COMFORT

message appears in the multifunction
display.

Storing and calling up settings
Once the suspension tuning and drive
program have been selected, you can store
and call up your settings using AMG
button ;.

X

To store: press AMG button ; until you
hear a tone.

X

To call up: press AMG button ;.
The stored suspension tuning and drive
program are selected.

X

To display: briefly press AMG button ;.
Your selection appears in the multifunction
display.

4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)

4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are
permanently driven. Together with ESP

®

, it

improves the traction of your vehicle
whenever a drive wheel spins due to
insufficient grip.

G

WARNING

If a drive wheel is spinning due to insufficient
traction:

R

While driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.

R

While driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.

R

Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.

Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The 4MATIC cannot prevent accidents
resulting from excessive speed.

!

Never tow the vehicle with one axle

raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the ground
or be fully raised. Observe the instructions
for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.

i

In wintry driving conditions, the maximum

effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if
you use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow
chains if necessary.

PARKTRONIC

Important safety notes

G

WARNING

The PARKTRONIC is a supplemental system.
It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the
need for extreme care. The responsibility
during parking and other critical maneuvers
always remains with the driver.

G

WARNING

Make sure no persons or animals are in or
near the area in which you are parking/
maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be
injured.

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