2008 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

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Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Bild in der Größe 215x70 mm einfügen Operator’s Manual CL-Class Order No. 6515 2259 13 Part No. 216 584 76 81 USA Edition C 2008 2 1 6 5 8 4 7 6 8 1 CL 550 CL 600 CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time: 앫 Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. 앫 Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are de- signed to acquaint you with the opera- tion of your Mercedes-Benz. 앫 Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- cupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company Contents Panic alarm .......................................... 64 Activating........................................ 64 Deactivating.................................... 64 Driving safety systems ......................... 65 ABS................................................. 65 Adaptive Brake ............................... 66 Adaptive Brake Lights (CL 600 and CL 65 AMG, USA only).................... 67 BAS................................................. 67 BAS Plus* ....................................... 68 EBP ................................................. 70 ESP® ............................................... 70 PRE-SAFE® Brake* (vehicles with DISTRONIC Plus* only) ................... 75 Anti-theft systems ................................ 79 Immobilizer ..................................... 79 Anti-theft alarm system .................. 79 Canceling the alarm........................ 80 Introduction....................................... 13 Product information............................. 13 Operator’s Manual............................... 14 Service and warranty information .. 14 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 15 Maintenance .................................. 16 Roadside Assistance ...................... 16 Change of address or ownership.... 16 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada............................... 17 Where to find it.................................... 18 Symbols............................................... 19 Operating safety .................................. 20 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 20 Problems with your vehicle.................. 21 Reporting safety defects...................... 22 Reporting safety defects ................ 22 Vehicle data recording......................... 23 Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 23 At a glance .......................................... 25 Exterior view......................................... 26 Cockpit................................................. 28 Instrument cluster ................................ 30 Control systems ................................... 32 Storage compartments......................... 34 Center console ..................................... 36 Overhead control panel ........................ 37 Driver’s door control panel ................... 38 Safety and Security............................ 39 Occupant safety ................................... 40 Air bags........................................... 42 Occupant Classification System ..... 48 Seat belts........................................ 53 Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®).................................... 56 Children in the vehicle .................... 57 Blocking of rear side window operation ........................... 63 Contents Control systems ................................ 81 COMAND operating safety................... 82 COMAND introduction ......................... 83 Availability of functions while the vehicle is in motion ........................ 83 Switching COMAND on or off ......... 83 COMAND components ................... 83 Operating COMAND ....................... 88 Main menus of COMAND ............... 94 COMAND FM/AM radio....................... 98 Submenu overview ......................... 98 Switching to radio mode ................ 99 Switching wavebands..................... 99 Selecting stations/channels .......... 99 Saving stations............................. 102 Station name display.................... 103 COMAND satellite radio..................... 104 Submenu overview ....................... 104 Introduction to satellite radio ....... 105 Switching to satellite radio........... 105 Main satellite radio menu............. 107 Selecting program category ......... 107 Tuning in channels ....................... 108 Saving channels ........................... 110 Show program info....................... 111 Channel update............................ 111 Calling SIRIUS Service Center...... 111 COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 112 Safety precautions ....................... 112 Notes about MP3 mode ............... 112 Notes about audio DVD operation 114 Notes about CDs/DVDs............... 115 Notes about handling CDs/DVDs 116 Inserting CDs and DVDs............... 116 Inserting a PCMCIA card .............. 117 Ejecting CDs and DVDs................ 118 Ejecting a PCMCIA card ............... 118 Submenu overview....................... 119 Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or MP3 mode ............................... 120 Stop function ............................... 121 Pause function ............................. 121 Selecting CD/DVD/MP3 media... 122 Selecting a track .......................... 122 Fast forward/rewind .................... 123 Selecting a folder ......................... 123 Setting the audio format .............. 124 Playback options.......................... 124 COMAND AUX ................................... 125 Audio and Video AUX jacks.......... 125 Audio AUX.................................... 125 Video AUX.................................... 126 COMAND video DVD ......................... 128 Automatic picture fade-out .......... 128 Notes about video DVD operation 128 Notes about handling DVDs ......... 129 Functional limitations................... 129 Inserting or ejecting DVDs ........... 129 Submenu overview of video DVD . 130 Switching to video DVD mode...... 130 Hiding/showing the DVD control menu ....................... 131 Hiding/showing the menu system 131 Fast forward/rewind.................... 131 Selecting the DVD medium.......... 131 Stop playback .............................. 132 Pause playback ............................ 132 Selecting scene/chapter ............. 132 Selecting film/track..................... 133 Screen settings............................ 133 DVD menu.................................... 134 Stopping the film or skipping to the beginning/end of a scene...... 134 Switching to the next highest DVD menu level ........................... 135 Back to the film............................ 135 Contents Setting the language and audio format ................................ 135 Subtitles and camera angles........ 136 Interactive content....................... 136 COMAND telephone* ........................ 137 Safety precautions ....................... 137 General notes............................... 137 Switching telephone on or off ...... 139 Activating telephone mode .......... 140 Telephone keypad........................ 140 “911” emergency call................... 141 Entering the PIN........................... 142 Entering the PIN2......................... 143 Entering the PUK/PUK2............... 143 Entering the unlock code ............. 143 Telephone submenu overview...... 144 Main telephone menu .................. 145 Mailbox ........................................ 145 Call lists ....................................... 146 Incoming call................................ 148 Making an outgoing call ............... 149 Functions during a single-call connection ................................... 151 Transferring a call ........................ 153 COMAND phone book.................. 154 COMAND address book ............... 163 Bluetooth® settings....................... 176 SMS messages (Short Message Service) ............... 178 COMAND navigation........................... 182 Safety precautions........................ 182 COMAND navigation (introduction) .... 183 Map software................................ 183 Updating the map software........... 183 Updating process.......................... 183 Loading a DVD into the DVD changer................................. 184 Updating ....................................... 185 General notes ............................... 187 Input restrictions .......................... 188 Navigation system menu overview.............................. 189 Calling up the map display and switching to navigation mode ....... 190 Basic settings ............................... 193 COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) ...................... 198 Entering a destination by the address .............................. 198 Entering a destination from the destination memory...................... 219 Entering a destination from the list of last destinations.................. 221 Entering a destination from the map ................................ 221 Entering a stopover....................... 222 COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) ...................... 225 Entering a POI in the surrounding area .......................... 225 Entering a POI in the surroundings of a given city.......... 225 Entering a POI in a different region .......................... 225 Designating a POI category........... 226 Entering a POI from the map ........ 232 COMAND navigation system (route guidance) ................................. 233 Route guidance............................. 233 Examples of displays and announcements for a driving maneuver ....................... 233 Example of a display without driving maneuvers............ 235 Destination or destination area reached .............. 235 Partially digitized areas................. 236 Contents Off-road and off-map .................... 237 Navigation announcements.......... 239 COMAND navigation system (during route guidance)...................... 240 Cancel route guidance ................. 240 Continuing cancelled route guidance ............................. 240 Route browser.............................. 240 Displaying info.............................. 241 Displaying route information ........ 242 Detour function ............................ 242 COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic)................................ 244 Real-time traffic notifications in the map .................................... 244 Displaying real-time traffic reports ............................... 245 Example message ........................ 246 COMAND navigation system (destination memory)......................... 247 Saving a destination in the destination memory ..................... 247 Deleting a destination from the destination memory ..................... 249 Own address ................................ 250 COMAND navigation system (last destinations) .............................. 254 Saving a destination permanently in the destination memory ........... 254 Saving the vehicle position in the list of last destinations ................. 254 Saving the crosshair position in the list of last destinations........... 254 Deleting one of the last destinations........................... 254 COMAND system settings ................. 255 Systems settings menu overview . 255 Display settings............................ 255 Time settings................................ 255 Voice Control settings.................. 257 Setting the system language........ 258 Assigning the favorite button ....... 259 Reset............................................ 259 COMAND vehicle menu ..................... 260 Setting night security illumination 260 Locator lighting on/off................. 261 Exterior mirror convenience settings ................... 262 Automatic locking on/off............. 263 Activating easy-entry/exit feature 264 Setting interior ambient lighting... 265 Setting interior lighting delayed switch-off ..................................... 266 Extending or retracting rear window sunshade ................. 267 Trunk opening-height restriction* on/off....................... 268 COMAND automatic climate control . 269 Setting temperature..................... 270 Adjusting air distribution.............. 271 Adjusting air volume .................... 271 Central climate control menu via COMAND................................ 272 COMAND seats ................................. 276 Operating seats via COMAND ...... 276 Lumbar support (CL 550)............. 277 Drive-dynamic multicontour seats* ..................... 278 Instrument cluster control system..... 282 Multifunction display.................... 282 Multifunction steering wheel........ 283 Menus.......................................... 284 Trip menu..................................... 286 Navi menu.................................... 287 Audio menu.................................. 289 AMG menu ................................... 291 Telephone menu* ........................ 294 Contents Assistance menu*........................ 298 Service menu ............................... 299 Settings menu.............................. 301 Voice Control..................................... 303 Operating safety........................... 303 Voice Control introduction................. 304 Spelling ........................................ 305 Command types........................... 305 Active System .............................. 305 Controls ....................................... 306 Symbols ....................................... 307 Voice Control telephone .................... 308 Telephone operation .................... 308 Telephone commands.................. 309 Voice Control navigation.................... 315 Important notes ........................... 315 Navigation operation.................... 316 Navigation commands.................. 316 Dialog for entering a complete address ........................ 317 Commands for entering parts of an address ................................... 322 Voice Control address book .............. 325 COMAND address book overview 325 Operation with address book not open (global)........................... 325 Operation with address book open (local) ................................... 326 Operating and using address book 326 Available commands with the address book not open ................. 326 Available commands with the address book open ....................... 328 Voice Control radio............................. 329 Radio operation ............................ 329 Radio commands .......................... 329 Voice Control CD/ DVD changer/MP3............................. 333 Operation...................................... 333 Commands.................................... 334 Voice Control command list ............... 335 Command list................................ 335 Voice Control troubleshooting............ 347 Help function ................................ 347 Help commands............................ 347 Help window ................................. 347 Entering digits and spelling........... 347 What to do if ... ............................. 348 Voice Control individualization ........... 350 Controls in detail............................. 351 Locking and unlocking ....................... 352 SmartKey...................................... 352 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 356 Checking batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*............................... 361 Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 361 Opening doors from the inside ..... 362 Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid ................................. 363 Automatic central locking............. 363 Locking and unlocking from the inside ............................. 364 Starter switch positions ..................... 365 SmartKey...................................... 365 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 366 Seats .................................................. 368 Seat adjustment ........................... 368 Folding front seat backrest forward ......................................... 371 Easy-entry/exit feature................. 373 Seat heating* ............................... 375 Contents Seat ventilation* .......................... 376 Head restraints............................. 376 Steering wheel ................................... 379 Steering wheel adjustment........... 379 Heated steering wheel* ............... 380 Mirrors ............................................... 381 Interior rear view mirror ............... 381 Exterior rear view mirrors............. 381 Power folding exterior rear view mirrors ......................................... 382 Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ... 383 Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position................. 384 Memory function................................ 385 Storing positions into memory ..... 386 Recalling positions from memory . 386 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........................... 387 Fastening the seat belts..................... 388 Proper use of seat belts ............... 390 Lighting.............................................. 391 Exterior lamp switch..................... 391 High beam.................................... 395 Headlamp cleaning system .......... 395 Corner-illuminating lamps ............ 395 Hazard warning flasher ................ 397 Interior lighting............................. 398 Courtesy lighting .......................... 399 Door entry lamps ......................... 399 Trunk lamp ................................... 399 Windshield wipers.............................. 400 Switching on/off windshield wipers .......................................... 400 Intermittent wiping....................... 401 Single wipe................................... 401 Wiping with windshield washer fluid.................................. 401 Power windows.................................. 402 Opening and closing power windows ............................ 402 Summer opening feature.............. 404 Convenience closing feature ........ 404 Driving and parking............................ 406 Starting the engine....................... 406 Driving off .................................... 409 Turn signals.................................. 410 Problems while driving ................. 411 Parking......................................... 412 Turning off the engine .................. 415 Releasing seat belts ..................... 416 Automatic transmission..................... 417 Gear selector lever....................... 417 Shifting procedure ....................... 420 Transmission positions ................ 421 Driving tips................................... 424 Gear ranges ................................. 426 Automatic shift program .............. 427 Steering wheel gearshift control .. 428 Manual shift program (CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG only) ................... 430 Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 433 Instrument cluster ............................. 434 Adjusting instrument cluster display illumination ...................... 434 Coolant temperature gauge ......... 435 Tachometer.................................. 435 Outside temperature indicator..... 436 Fuel gauge ................................... 436 Driving systems ................................. 437 Cruise control .............................. 437 DISTRONIC Plus* ......................... 443 Active Body Control (ABC) ........... 461 Parktronic system* ...................... 463 Park Assist*................................. 467 Advanced Parking Guidance* ...... 471 Power tilt/sliding sunroof................... 506 Opening and closing power tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 506 Synchronizing ............................... 508 Loading and storing............................ 509 Loading instructions ..................... 509 Storage compartments ................. 509 Cup holders .................................. 513 Trunk ............................................ 514 Useful features ................................... 516 Sun visors ..................................... 516 Ashtray ......................................... 516 Cigarette lighter............................ 517 Floormats*.................................... 518 Telephone* ................................... 519 Tele Aid......................................... 522 Garage door opener...................... 530 Infrared reflecting windshield ....... 536 Rear View Camera*...................... 477 Night View Assist* ....................... 481 Blind Spot Assist* ........................ 485 Air vents ............................................ 488 Opening and closing air vents ...... 490 Ventilated storage compartment . 490 Automatic climate control ................. 491 Deactivating climate control system ............................. 493 Operating climate control system in automatic mode ....................... 493 Setting temperature..................... 494 Adjusting air volume .................... 494 Front defroster............................. 494 Rear window defroster................. 496 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL (USA only) .................................... 496 Air recirculation mode.................. 496 Residual engine heat and ventilation .................................... 498 Trunk ................................................. 500 Opening trunk .............................. 500 Closing trunk................................ 501 Trunk emergency release............. 504 Valet locking ................................ 505 Contents Operation.......................................... 537 The first 1000 miles (1500 km).......... 538 Driving instructions ............................ 539 Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 539 Drinking and driving...................... 539 Pedals........................................... 539 Power assistance.......................... 539 Brakes .......................................... 540 Driving off ..................................... 542 Parking ......................................... 542 Tires.............................................. 543 Hydroplaning ................................ 543 Tire traction .................................. 544 Tire speed rating........................... 544 Winter driving instructions............ 545 Standing water ............................. 546 Passenger compartment............... 547 Driving abroad .............................. 547 Control and operation of radio transmitters ......................... 547 Catalytic converter ....................... 548 Emission control ........................... 548 Coolant temperature .................... 549 Contents At the gas station............................... 550 Refueling ...................................... 550 Check regularly and before a long trip........................................ 552 Engine compartment.......................... 553 Hood ............................................ 553 Engine oil...................................... 554 Transmission fluid level ................ 558 Active Body Control (ABC) fluid level...................................... 558 Coolant level ................................ 559 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system........... 560 Tires and wheels ................................ 561 Important guidelines .................... 561 Tire care and maintenance........... 562 Direction of rotation ..................... 564 Loading the vehicle ...................... 564 Recommended tire inflation pressure ......................... 569 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 571 Tire labeling.................................. 577 Load identification........................ 581 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................. 581 Maximum tire load ....................... 582 Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 583 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 583 Tire ply material ........................... 585 Tire and loading terminology........ 585 Rotating tires ............................... 589 Winter driving .................................... 590 Winter tires .................................. 590 Snow chains................................. 591 Maintenance...................................... 592 Maintenance service indicator message....................................... 592 Calling up the maintenance service indicator display............... 593 Resetting the maintenance service indicator........................... 594 Vehicle care....................................... 595 Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 595 Practical hints ................................. 607 What to do if …? ................................ 608 Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 608 Air bag off indicator lamp............. 620 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display.................... 622 Where will I find ...? ........................... 681 First aid kit................................... 681 Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage bowl, Minispare wheel .... 681 Unlocking/locking in an emergency.. 684 Unlocking the vehicle................... 684 Locking the vehicle ...................... 685 Replacing SmartKey batteries ........... 686 Replacing bulbs ................................. 688 Bulbs............................................ 689 Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 691 Replacing bulbs for the rear lamps.................................... 693 Replacing wiper blades...................... 694 Placing wiper arms in vertical position ........................... 694 Removing wiper blades ................ 695 Installing wiper blades ................. 695 Contents Air conditioning refrigerant........... 736 Brake fluid .................................... 736 Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 737 Fuel requirements......................... 737 Gasoline additives......................... 738 Coolants ....................................... 738 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system ........... 741 Index ................................................. 743 Flat tire .............................................. 696 Preparing the vehicle ................... 696 Mounting the spare wheel............ 696 Batteries ............................................ 702 Disconnecting starter battery ...... 704 Removing starter battery ............. 705 Charging battery .......................... 705 Reinstalling starter battery........... 706 Reconnecting starter battery ....... 706 Jump starting ..................................... 707 Towing the vehicle............................. 710 Towing with front wheels raised... 711 Towing with all wheels on the ground.......................................... 712 Installing towing eye bolt ............. 713 Fuses ................................................. 714 Fuse boxes in engine compartment.................... 715 Fuse boxes in passenger compartment .............. 716 Emergency engine shut-down ...... 717 Technical data .................................. 719 Parts service....................................... 720 Warranty coverage ............................. 721 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...................... 721 Identification labels ............................ 722 Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 724 CL 550.......................................... 724 CL 600 and CL 65 AMG ................ 724 CL 63 AMG ................................... 724 Engine ................................................ 725 Rims and tires .................................... 727 Same size tires ............................. 728 Mixed size tires............................. 729 Spare wheel .................................. 730 Electrical system ................................ 731 Main dimensions and weights ............ 732 Main dimensions........................... 732 Weights......................................... 732 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc........... 733 Capacities..................................... 733 Engine oils .................................... 736 Engine oil additives ....................... 736 Introduction Product information Product information 왔 Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitabili- ty for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces- sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories ap- proved by us are available at any autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be per- formed. 13 Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, any autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures. We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Oper- ator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Vehicle Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only) 앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws) 14 (1) the same substantial defect or mal- function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair, (2) the same substantial defect or mal- function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct- ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au- thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the pe- riod of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles (approximately 29000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc- curs: Introduction Operator’s Manual (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different sub- stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days. Written notification should not be sent to a dealer, it should be addressed to: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 15 Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each ser- vice in the booklet for you. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro- gram brochure (in the USA) or the Road- side Assistance section of the Service & Warranty Information booklet (in Canada) in your vehicle literature portfolio. If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail- able to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty In- formation Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. 16 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, 앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, 앫 gasoline may have a considerably low- er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Introduction Operator’s Manual 17 Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color. At a glance Here you will find an overview of your vehi- cle’s interior and exterior main features. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle. Control systems Here you will find detailed information about the operation of the COMAND sys- tem, instrument cluster control system and Voice Control. 18 Controls in detail Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehi- cle. This section also describes technical innovations. Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi- cle. Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter. Technical data All important technical data for your vehi- cle can be found in this section. Indexes The table of contents and the index are de- signed to help you find information quickly and easily. The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation: 앫 this Operator’s Manual 앫 the Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle. 왔 Symbols Trademarks: 앫 Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of of Bluetooth SIG Inc. 앫 ESP® and PRE-SAFE® are registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler. 앫 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. 앫 LOGIC7® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incor- porated. 앫 SIRIUS and related marks are trade- marks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. Warning! Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. ! Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle. i Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. Introduction Symbols 왘 This symbol points to instructions for you to follow. 왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. 컄 page 컄컄 컄컄 -> This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks a warning which is continued on the next page. This continuation symbol marks a procedure which is continued on the next page. This symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term defini- tions. “Display” Words appearing in the multi- function display and COMAND display are printed in the type shown here. 19 Introduction Operating safety Warning! Warning! Proper use of the vehicle Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are in- terconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other sys- tems. Electronic malfunctions could seri- ously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore nev- er turn off the engine while driving. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur- bance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the ve- hicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair fa- cility for further inspection or repairs. Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this manual 앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan- dards Warning! Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Re- moval of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or per- sonal injury. 20 Introduction Problems with your vehicle 왔 Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M4G 4C9 21 Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.” Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 22 Introduction Vehicle data recording 왔 Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or 앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law. Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system. 23 24 At a glance Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Control systems Storage compartments Center console Overhead control panel Driver’s door control panel 25 At a glance Exterior view 26 Item 1 Trunk 앫 Unlocking 앫 Opening and closing 앫 Minispare wheel 앫 Vehicle tool kit 2 Rear lamps 3 Rear window, defrosting 4 Fuel filler flap Gasoline 5 Doors 앫 Locking and unlocking 앫 Opening and closing Page Item 6 Exterior rear view mirror Parking position 7 Towing the vehicle 8 Rims and tires 앫 Checking tire inflation pressure 앫 Minispare wheel 앫 Flat tire 9 Hood, opening Engine oil Coolant 500 500 696 681 689 496 550 737 352 362 Page 381 384 710 727 571 683 696 553 554 559 At a glance Exterior view Item a Headlamp cleaning system b Front lamps c Windshield wipers Wiper blades, replacing Wiper blades, cleaning d Window, cleaning e Power tilt/sliding sunroof Page 395 689 400 694 603 603 506 27 At a glance Cockpit 28 At a glance Cockpit Item Page Item Page Item 1 Combination switch 8 Control panel with 앫 High beam 앫 Corner-illuminating lamps 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 Turn signals 2 Lever for 앫 Cruise control 앫 DISTRONIC Plus* 3 Horn 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Steering wheel gearshift control 7 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 395 395 400 410 438 443 283 30 428 417 앫 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 앫 Vehicle level control switch 앫 Electronic Stability Pro- gram (ESP®) switch 앫 Parktronic*/Park Assist* deactivation switch 앫 Swivel COMAND display 앫 COMAND/instrument cluster display illumination 9 COMAND display a Overhead control panel b Automatic climate control Center console 51 461 72 466, 471 85 85, 434 83 37 269, 491 36 c Glove box lock d Cover of compartment with 앫 CD/DVD changer 앫 PCMCIA card slot e Control system f Starter switch KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button g Steering wheel adjustment Heated steering wheel* h Electronic parking brake j Driver’s door control panel k Hood lock release l Night View Assist* m Exterior lamp switch Page 510 116 117 32 365 366 379 380 412 38 553 481 391 29 At a glance Instrument cluster 30 At a glance Instrument cluster Item 1 Coolant temperature gauge 2 Fuel gauge with: Fuel tank reserve warning lamp A High beam headlamp indicator lamp - ABS indicator lamp = SRS indicator lamp 3 Parktronic*/Park Assist* warning indicator for left front area 4 Multifunction display with: Speedometer USA only Canada only Electronic parking brake warning or indi- cator lamps Page 435 660 395 608 617 465, 470 610 Item Brake warning lamp USA only Canada only < Seat belt telltale H Combination low tire pressure/TPMS mal- function telltale, USA only Low tire pressure tell- tale, Canada only L Left turn signal indicator lamp K Right turn signal indicator lamp Page 609 Item 5 Parktronic*/Park Assist* warning indicator for right front area 6 Gear position/range indicator 7 Tachometer with: 615 618 ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp 8 Selected program mode indicator 9 Main menu for control sys- tem, multifunction display a Outside temperature b Display with: Additional speedometer : PRE-SAFE® Brake* indicator 410 410 lamp*1 v ESP® warning lamp l Distance warning 614 76, 446, 614 1 Vehicles without DISTRONIC Plus*: Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running. Page 465, 470 426 612 427 282 436 301 298 31 At a glance Control systems 32 At a glance Control systems Page 306 Item Page f Shortcut button for: Item 1 L to cancel Voice Control back 2 $ to scroll up % to scroll down & to scroll to the right ( to scroll to the left # to confirm selection 3 Multifunction display 4 s to take a call to dial to redial t to end a call to reject an incoming call æ to increase volume ç to decrease volume F to mute Page 306 283 Item 5 ! to activate Voice Control to accept a call 6 Instrument cluster illumination 7 Swivel COMAND display 8 COMAND display illumination 9 COMAND display a CD/DVD changer b PCMCIA card slot c Favorite button d Rear head restraints retract button e Program mode selector switch for: 앫 automatic transmission shift program 282 148, 294 148, 297 앫 suspension tuning of ABC 461 앫 CD/DVD 앫 radio g Back button h Hazard warning flasher j Seat menu k Shortcut button for: 앫 telephone* 앫 navigation l COMAND on/off button m Volume control n Mute button o Telephone keypad p COMAND controller 148 434 85 85 84 116 117 259 378 427 120 99 92 397 276 137 190 84 94 94 140 86 33 At a glance Storage compartments 34 At a glance Storage compartments Item 1 Glove box 2 Front passenger seat storage compartment with first aid kit 3 Door pocket 4 Front center armrest with 앫 Storage tray/telephone* compartment 앫 Storage compartment Page 510 681 Item 7 Rear storage box 8 Side storage pocket in trunk Retainer for Operator’s Manu- al pouch Page 513 515 Item d Cup holder in the front center console e Ashtray Cigarette lighter 510 9 Storage spaces under trunk 514 f Parcel net in front passenger floor footwell a Side storage pocket in trunk b Door pocket c Driver’s seat storage com- partment g Document holder in sun visor h Eyeglasses compartment in overhead control panel 511 Page 513 516 517 511 516 511 5 Cup holder in the rear center 513 armrest 6 Rear center armrest with stor- 512 age compartment Storage compartment be- tween rear seats 512 j Document holder in sun visor 516 35 At a glance Center console 36 Item 1 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left center air vent 2 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center air vent 3 AUTO mode for air distribu- tion and volume, left 4 Temperature control, left 5 Manual fan speed adjust- ment, left 6 Front defroster 7 Air recirculation 8 Climate control on/off 9 Residual engine heat and ventilation (REST) a Rear window defroster Page 490 490 493 494 494 494 496 493 498 496 Item b Manual fan speed adjust- ment, right c Temperature control, right d AUTO mode for air distribu- tion and volume, right e Alarm system indicator lamp f Cup holder g Cover of compartment with: 앫 Ashtray 앫 Lighter h Cover of compartment with 앫 CD/DVD changer 앫 PCMCIA card slot Page 494 494 493 80 513 516 517 116 117 왔 Overhead control panel Item 1 Eyeglasses compartment 2 Left reading lamp on/off 3 Rear interior lighting on/off 4 Front interior lighting on/off 5 Power tilt/sliding sunroof switch 6 Tele Aid (emergency call sys- 522 tem) button 7 Interior lighting control 398 At a glance Overhead control panel Page 511 398 398 398 506 Item 8 Right reading lamp on/off 9 Rear view mirror a Garage door opener b Hands-free microphone for Page 398 381 530 앫 Tele Aid (emergency call 522 system) 앫 Telephone* 앫 Voice Control 519 303 37 Item 1 Inside door handle 2 Central unlocking switch 3 Central locking switch 4 Memory function (for storing seat, exterior mirror, and steering wheel settings) 5 Selector button for front passenger seat 6 Seat heating Seat ventilation* 7 Seat adjustment Page 362 362 362 385 370 375 376 368 Item 8 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment Mirror folding function 9 Switches for opening/ closing side windows Page 381 382 402 a Remote trunk opening/clos- 500 ing switch b Rear window override switch 63 At a glance Driver’s door control panel 38 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems 39 Safety and Security Occupant safety In this section you will learn the most im- portant facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle. The restraint systems are 앫 Seat belts (컄 page 53) 앫 Child restraints (컄 page 57) 앫 Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) (컄 page 61) Additional protection potential provide 앫 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with 앫 Air bags (컄 page 42) 앫 Air bag control unit (with crash sensors) 앫 Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) for seat belts (컄 page 56) 앫 Seat belt force limiter (컄 page 56) 앫 Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®) (컄 page 56) 40 Air bag system components with 앫 Front passenger front air bag off indica- tor lamp (컄 page 51) 앫 Front passenger seat with Occupant Classification System (OCS) (컄 page 48) Although independent systems, their pro- tective functions work in conjunction with each other. i For information on infants and children trav- eling with you in the vehicle and restraint sys- tems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 57). The SRS system conducts a self-test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running. This facilitates early detection of malfunctions. The = indicator lamp in the instrument cluster (컄 page 30) comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out no lat- er than a few seconds after the engine has been started. The SRS components are in operational readiness when the = indicator lamp is not lit when the engine is running. A malfunction in the system has been detected if the = indicator lamp: 앫 fails to go out after approximately 4 seconds after the engine was started 앫 does not come on at all 앫 comes on after the engine was started or while driving Warning! Warning! Modifications to or work improperly con- ducted on restraint systems (such as seat belts and anchors, emergency tensioning devices, seat belt force limiters or air bags) or their wiring, as well as tampering with in- terconnected electronic systems, can lead to the restraint systems no longer function- ing as intended. Air bags or emergency tensioning devices, for example, could deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents although the de- celeration threshold for air bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore, never modify the re- straint systems. Do not tamper with elec- tronic components or their software. In the event that the = indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come on at all, the SRS self-check has detected a malfunction. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not deploy when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnec- essarily which could also result in injury. In addition, improper work on the SRS cre- ates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be per- formed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Safety and Security Occupant safety If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details. 41 Safety and Security Occupant safety Air bags Warning! Air bags are designed to reduce the poten- tial of injury and fatality in certain frontal im- pacts (front air bags, driver-side knee bag), side impacts (side impact air bags and win- dow curtain air bags) or rollovers (window curtain air bags). However, no system avail- able today can completely eliminate injuries and fatalities. The deployment of the air bags temporarily releases a small amount of dust from the air bags. This dust, however, is neither injurious to your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the vehicle. The dust might cause some tem- porary breathing difficulty for people with asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door. 42 Warning! To reduce the risk of injury when the front air bags inflate, it is very important for the driver and front passenger to always be in a properly seated position and to wear their respective seat belt. For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated position with your back against the backrest. Fasten your seat belt and make sure that it is prop- erly positioned on your body (컄 page 388). Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will help to keep you at a safe distance from the air bag. Occupants who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the air bag can be seriously injured or killed by an air bag as it inflates with great force in the blink of an eye: 앫 Sit properly belted in a position that is as upright as possible with your back against the seat backrest. 앫 Adjust the driver’s seat as far as possi- ble rearward, still permitting proper op- eration of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver’s breast- bone to the center of the air bag cover on the steering wheel must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) or more. You should be able to accomplish this by a combina- tion of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel. If you have any prob- lems, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 앫 Do not lean your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard. 앫 Keep hands on the outside of steering wheel rim. Placing hands and arms in- side the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand/arm injury when driver’s front air bag inflates. 앫 Adjust the front passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied. 앫 Occupants, especially children, should always sit as upright as possible, proper- ly use the seat belts and use an appro- priately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to you or other occupants. If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you make the buyer aware of this safety information. Be sure to give the buyer this Operator’s Manual. Warning! Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat. There is a possibility for a side impact air bag related injury if occupants, especially children, are not properly seated or re- strained when next to a side impact air bag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side im- pact in order to do its job. To help avoid the possibility of injury, please follow these guidelines: (1) Occupants, especially children, should never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the side impact air bag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the side impact air bag be deployed. (2) Always sit as upright as possible, prop- erly use the seat belts, and for all chil- dren 12 years old and under, use an appropriately sized infant restraint, Safety and Security Occupant safety toddler restraint, or booster seat recom- mended for the size and weight of the child. (3) Always wear seat belts properly. If you believe that, even with the use of these guidelines, it would be safer for your rear seat occupants to have the rear mount- ed side impact air bags deactivated, then deactivation can be accomplished upon your written request to do so at your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional cost. Please contact your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details. 43 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and air bag Warning! 앫 Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Only use seat belts installed or supplied by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 앫 Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD that is deployed must be replaced. PRE-SAFE® has electrically operated reversible pre-tensioners in addition to the pyrotechnic ETDs. 앫 Air bags and Emergency Tensioning De- vices (ETDs) contain Perchlorate materi- al, which may require special handling and regard for the environment. Check with your local government’s disposal guidelines. California residents, see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWa ste/Perchlorate/index.cfm. 앫 Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges. They could tear.

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