2011 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

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CL Operator's Manual i Practical tips or other information that could be helpful to you. This symbol indicates instructions that you must follow. A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates instructions with several steps. This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This symbol marks a warning or procedure which is continued on the next page. Display Text in the multifunction display/ Y page YY COMAND display. Symbols Registered trademarks: RBluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc. RDTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. RDolby and MLP are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. RPRE-SAFE® is a registered trademark of Daimler AG. RHomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. RiPod® and iTunes® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the USA. and in other countries. RLogic 7® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. 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This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your vehicle and to avoid endangering yourself and others. The equipment or product designation of your vehicle may vary depending on: Rmodel Rorder Rcountry specification Ravailability Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its vehicles to the state of the art. Mercedes-Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas: Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features You cannot therefore base any claims on the data, illustrations or descriptions contained in this manual. The following are integral parts of the vehicle: ROperator's Manual RBrief Instructions1 RService Booklet RSupplements relating to vehicle equipment Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. When you sell the vehicle, always pass the documents on to the new owner. The technical documentation team at Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant motoring. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. A Daimler Company 1 Canada only. 2165840082 É2165840082QËÍ Contents Index ....................................................... 4 At a glance ........................................... 29 Introduction ......................................... 23 Safety ................................................... 39 Opening and closing ........................... 71 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 91 COMAND ............................................ 105 Lights and windshield wipers .......... 243 Climate control ................................. 255 Driving and parking .......................... 265 On-board computer and displays .... 327 Loading, stowing and features ........ 383 Maintenance and care ...................... 403 Roadside Assistance ........................ 419 Tires and wheels ............................... 437 Technical data ................................... 465 4 Index 1, 2, 3 ... 12 V socket ........................................ 390 4ETS see ETS/4ETS 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) .................................................. 306 ABC see Active Body Control ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 350 Function/notes ................................ 61 Warning lamp ................................. 377 Active Blind Spot Assist ................... 320 Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 340 Display message ............................ 366 Active Body Control (ABC) ................ 305 Active Driving Assistance package . 320 Active Lane Keeping Assist .............. 323 Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 340 Display message ............................ 366 Active light function (display message) ............................................ 358 Active multicontour seat ............ 97, 240 Active partition (USB devices only) Selecting ........................................ 221 Active service system see Service interval display ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 65 Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 63 Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 304 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 359 Switching on/off ........................... 247 Switching on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 341 Additional speedometer ................... 341 Address book Calling up ....................................... 188 Connecting a call ........................... 191 Creating an entry ........................... 190 Deleting an entry ........................... 191 Importing contacts ........................ 187 Introduction ................................... 187 Starting route guidance ................. 191 Voice tag ....................................... 192 Address book entry Adopting as a home address ......... 162 Address entry menu .......................... 139 Air bags Display message ............................ 348 Front air bag (driver, front passenger) ....................................... 44 Important safety notes .................... 42 Knee bag .......................................... 44 Safety guidelines ............................. 41 Side impact air bag .......................... 45 Window curtain air bag .................... 46 Air-conditioning system see Climate control Air dehumidification Activating/deactivating with cooling ........................................... 258 Air distribution Setting ........................................... 259 Setting (COMAND) ......................... 235 Airflow Setting ........................................... 260 AIRMATIC ........................................... 304 AIRMATIC (display message) ............ 364 Air nozzles see Air vents .................................. 262 Air pressure see Tire pressure Air-recirculation mode Activating/deactivating ................. 261 Air vent Stowage compartment .................. 263 Air vents ............................................. 262 Glove box ....................................... 263 Important safety information ......... 262 Rear ............................................... 263 Setting the center air vents ........... 262 Setting the side air vents ............... 262 Alarm system see ATA Alertness Assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST Alternative route ............................... 156 Ambient light Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 232 AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 335 Anti-lock Braking System see ABS Anti-Theft Alarm system see ATA Anti-theft system ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68 Ashtray ............................................... 389 Assistance menu (on-board computer) .......................................... 339 ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ................... 68 Function ........................................... 68 Switching off the alarm .................... 68 ATTENTION ASSIST ........................... 315 Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 340 Display message ............................ 363 Audio AUX jack .................................. 221 Audio CD/DVD or MP3 mode Switching to ................................... 205 Audio DVD Audio format Stop function ................................. 207 Setting (audio DVD mode) ............. 210 Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 334 AUTO lights see Light sensor Automatic car wash .......................... 410 Automatic engine start Using the ECO start/stop function ......................................... 271 Automatic engine stop Using the ECO start/stop function ......................................... 271 Automatic transmission DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 274 Display message ............................ 371 Driving tips .................................... 277 Emergency running mode .............. 281 Kickdown ....................................... 277 Malfunction .................................... 281 Program selector button ................ 277 Pulling away ................................... 269 Starting .......................................... 269 Index Autostore ........................................... 197 Belt Back button ....................................... 109 Backrest Folding forward/back ...................... 96 Backrest (display message) ............. 372 Bag hook ............................................ 387 Bang & Olufsen sound system ......... 127 BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62 BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus*) .................................................... 62 Battery Charging ........................................ 428 Checking (SmartKey) ....................... 76 Display message ............................ 361 Important safety guidelines (SmartKey) ....................................... 75 Jump-starting ................................. 429 Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 76 Safety notes .................................. 426 Voltage (on-board computer) ......... 335 see Seat belts Bird's-eye view .................................. 168 Blind see Roller sunblind Bluetooth® Activating/deactivating ................. 133 Authorizing a device ...................... 134 Connecting devices ....................... 133 Devices .......................................... 133 External authorization ............ 134, 181 General information ....................... 132 Interface ........................................ 179 Revoking authorization .................. 135 Settings ......................................... 132 Telephony .............................. 178, 179 Bluetooth® interface Telephony ...................................... 178 Bluetooth® interface telephony Conditions ..................................... 179 Bluetooth® telephone list ................. 180 Brake fluid Notes ............................................. 472 Brake fluid level ................................ 409 Brake lamp (display message) ......... 356 6 Index Brake lamps Brakes Adaptive ........................................... 63 ABS .................................................. 61 BAS .................................................. 62 BAS PLUS ........................................ 62 Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 472 Display message ............................ 351 High-performance brake system .... 290 Important safety notes .................. 288 Maintenance .................................. 289 Warning lamp ................................. 375 Breakdown Bulbs see Flat tire High-beam spot lamp ..................... 251 Overview ........................................ 251 CAC Call California (Customer Assistance Center) ......... 26 Important notice for retail customers and lessees .................... 24 Accepting ...................................... 184 Connecting .................................... 184 Rejecting ....................................... 184 CD Calling up a malfunction see Display messages Calling voicemail ............................... 185 Call list Opening and selecting an entry ..... 192 Saving an entry in the address book .............................................. 193 Call lists ............................................. 192 Displaying details ........................... 188 Storing an entry which has not yet been stored ................................... 193 Call waiting ........................................ 185 Capacities see Technical data Care Carpets .......................................... 417 Car wash ........................................ 410 Display ........................................... 415 Gear or selector lever .................... 416 Headlamps ..................................... 414 Matte finish ................................... 413 Night View Assist Plus ................... 415 Notes ............................................. 410 Paint .............................................. 412 Plastic trim .................................... 415 Power washer ................................ 412 Rear view camera .......................... 414 Roof lining ...................................... 417 Seat belt ........................................ 416 Seat covers .................................... 416 Sensors ......................................... 414 Steering wheel ............................... 416 Tail pipes ....................................... 414 Trim strips ..................................... 416 Washing by hand ........................... 411 Wheels ........................................... 412 Windows ........................................ 413 Wiper blades .................................. 413 Wooden trim .................................. 416 cargo compartment Power closing feature ...................... 80 Cargo tie down rings ......................... 386 Car pool lanes .................................... 154 Category Satellite radio ................................ 202 Copy protection ............................. 212 Data medium ................................. 212 General information ....................... 212 Inserting ........................................ 204 Multisession .................................. 211 Playback options ........................... 211 Selecting a medium ....................... 208 Selecting a track ............................ 208 CD player/CD changer Operation (COMAND) .................... 204 Center console ..................................... 35 Central locking Activating/deactivating (COMAND) ..................................... 233 SmartKey ......................................... 72 Changing bulbs Changing direction Headlamps ..................................... 250 Announcement phase .................... 152 Change of direction phase ............. 152 Preparation phase ......................... 152 Changing gears .................................. 277 Changing the programming SmartKey ......................................... 75 Channel presets ................................ 196 Character entry ................................. 119 Characters Entering ................................. 120, 122 In the vehicle ................................... 56 Restraint systems ............................ 56 Children Child seat LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat anchors ............................................ 58 Special seat belt retractor ............... 58 Top Tether ....................................... 59 Cigarette lighter ................................ 390 City Entering ......................................... 140 Classification system for occupants (OCS) Faults ............................................... 50 Operation ......................................... 46 System self-test ............................... 49 Climate control Activating/deactivating ................. 258 Activating/deactivating air- recirculation mode ......................... 261 Automatic climate control ............. 257 COMAND ....................................... 234 Controlling automatically ............... 258 Controlling centrally (COMAND) .... 236 Cooling with air dehumidification . . 258 Cooling with air dehumidification (COMAND) ..................................... 236 Defrosting the windshield .............. 260 Demisting the windows .................. 260 Important safety information ......... 256 Indicator lamp ................................ 258 Main menu ..................................... 235 Maximum cooling .......................... 260 Problems with "cooling with air dehumidification" ........................... 258 Problems with the rear window heating .......................................... 261 Refrigerant ..................................... 472 Setting the air distribution ............. 259 Setting the airflow ......................... 260 Setting the airflow (COMAND) ....... 237 Index Setting the air vents ...................... 262 Setting the footwell temperature (COMAND) ..................................... 237 Setting the temperature ................ 259 Switching the rear window heating on/off ............................... 261 Switching the residual heat function on/off .............................. 261 Cockpit ................................................. 31 COMAND Basic functions .............................. 123 Components .................................. 108 Function buttons ........................... 109 Switching on/off ........................... 123 COMAND controller ........................... 108 COMAND display ............................... 111 Cleaning instructions ..................... 114 Folding in and swiveling ................. 114 Setting ........................................... 128 Automatic climate control ............. 234 COMAND menu COMAND Menu Vehicle ........................................... 229 COMAND operating system .............. 108 Combination switch .......................... 246 Conference connection ..................... 185 Consumption statistics (on-board computer) .......................................... 332 Convenience closing feature .............. 86 Convenience opening feature ............ 86 Convenience telephone Importing contacts ........................ 187 Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 407 Display message ............................ 359 Notes ............................................. 473 Temperature gauge ........................ 328 Cooling see Climate control Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 212 Cornering light (display message) ... 356 Crosshair position Saving ............................................ 167 Cruise control Cruise control lever ....................... 292 Display message ............................ 369 Function/notes ............................. 291 8 Index Cup holder ......................................... 387 Center console .............................. 387 Rear compartment ......................... 388 Current fuel consumption (on- board computer) ............................... 332 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ............................................... 26 Customer Relations Department ....... 26 Display messages Brakes ........................................... 350 Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 343 Clearing (on-board computer) ........ 343 Driving systems ............................. 363 Engine ............................................ 359 KEYLESS-GO .................................. 373 Lamps ............................................ 355 Safety systems .............................. 344 Service interval display .................. 409 SmartKey ....................................... 373 Tires ............................................... 369 Vehicle ........................................... 371 see Route overview Distance recorder ............................. 332 Distance warning lamp ..................... 381 DISTRONIC PLUS ............................... 293 Deactivating ................................... 300 Display message ............................ 368 Displays in the multifunction display ........................................... 300 Driving tips .................................... 301 Setting the specified minimum distance ......................................... 299 Warning lamp ................................. 381 Automatic locking ............................ 79 Display message ............................ 372 Emergency locking ........................... 80 Emergency unlocking ....................... 80 Opening (from inside) ...................... 79 Power closing feature ...................... 80 Door control panel Overview .......................................... 37 Doors Important safety notes .................... 78 Drinking and driving ......................... 287 Drinks holder see Cup holder Drive program Automatic ...................................... 278 Manual ........................................... 279 Driving abroad ................................... 291 Driving on flooded roads .................. 290 Dashboard Data carrier Data medium see Cockpit MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 213 Distance Exterior lighting (COMAND) ........... 232 Interior lighting (COMAND) ............ 232 Door Audio DVD ..................................... 211 CD/DVD ........................................ 212 MP3 ............................................... 211 Date format Setting ........................................... 130 Daytime running lamps Display message ............................ 358 Switching on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 341 Delayed switch-off Destination Adopting from the list of previous destinations ................................... 163 Destination entry Point of interest ............................. 147 Destination information ................... 156 Destination input .............................. 138 Address ......................................... 138 Destination memory ...................... 144 Intermediate stop .......................... 146 Last destination ............................. 144 Map ............................................... 145 Destination memory ......................... 162 Deleting an entry ........................... 165 My address .................................... 162 Storing a destination ..................... 163 Digital speedometer ......................... 332 DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 415 Driving safety system BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) ............................................... 62 Electronic Brake-force Distribution ...................................... 65 ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) .......................................... 63 ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ........................................... 64 Important safety information ........... 61 Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61 ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 65 Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 63 BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62 Overview .......................................... 61 PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 65 Driving systems Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 320 Active Body Control ....................... 305 Active Driving Assistance package ......................................... 320 Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 323 AIRMATIC ...................................... 304 ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 315 Cruise control ................................ 291 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 293 HOLD function ............................... 303 Night View Assist Plus ................... 316 Parking Guidance ........................... 310 PARKTRONIC ................................. 307 Rear view camera .......................... 314 Driving tips ........................................ 277 Braking .......................................... 290 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 301 Downhill gradients ......................... 288 Driving on flooded roads ................ 290 Wet road surface ........................... 289 Winter ............................................ 291 DTMF tones DVD Sending ......................................... 187 Copy protection ............................. 212 Data medium ................................. 212 Handling ........................................ 173 Inserting ........................................ 204 Selecting a track ............................ 208 Index DVD changer ...................................... 204 DVD menu .......................................... 227 DVD playback conditions ................. 224 DVD-Video Picture settings .............................. 223 DVD-Video Operation Automatic picture shutoff .............. 222 EASY-ENTRY feature ............................ 99 Activating (COMAND) .................... 231 EASY-EXIT feature ............................... 99 Activating (COMAND) .................... 231 Crash-responsive ........................... 100 EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) Display message ............................ 351 Function/notes ................................ 65 ECO function ...................................... 230 ECO start/stop function Deactivating/activating ................. 271 General information ....................... 270 Electrical fuses see Fuses Electronic Brake-force Distribution see EBD Electronic Stability Program see ESP® Electronic Traction System see ETS/4ETS Emergency call Emergency release see mbrace Trunk ............................................... 84 Vehicle ............................................. 80 Emergency running mode Automatic transmission ................. 281 Emergency spare wheel Storage location ............................ 420 Emergency tensioning device Function ........................................... 55 Safety guidelines ............................. 41 Emissions purification Service and warranty information .... 23 10 Index Engine Irregular running ............................ 273 Starting problems .......................... 273 Starting the engine with the key .... 269 Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 269 Switching off .................................. 284 Warning lamp Check Engine .......... 380 Engine electronics Malfunction .................................... 273 Engine emergency stop .................... 435 Engine number .................................. 467 Engine oil Adding ........................................... 406 Checking the oil level ..................... 405 Display message ............................ 361 Filling capacity ............................... 469 Lubricant additives ........................ 472 Notes about oil grades ................... 471 Temperature (on-board computer) . 335 Viscosity ........................................ 472 Entering characters In the address and the phone book .............................................. 122 Using the number pad ................... 120 Entry Deleting ......................................... 121 Saving ............................................ 123 ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) Activating/deactivating ................... 64 Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 339 Display message ............................ 344 ETS/4ETS ........................................ 64 Important safety information ........... 63 Warning lamp ................................. 378 ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ................................................ 64 Example: entering an address .......... 139 Example display Audio CD mode .............................. 206 Example of operation ........................ 118 Exhaust check ................................... 288 Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 414 Exterior lighting see Exterior lighting Exterior mirror parking position Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 231 Exterior mirrors Adjusting ....................................... 100 Dipping (automatic) ....................... 101 Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 101 Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 101 Out of position ............................... 101 Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 102 Storing the parking position .......... 101 Exterior view ........................................ 30 External authorization ...................... 134 Eyeglasses compartment ................. 385 Favorites (COMAND) ......................... 109 First-aid kit ......................................... 420 First list entry Accepting ...................................... 121 Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the spare wheel ................................... 421 MOExtended run-flat system ......... 425 Preparing the vehicle ..................... 421 Raising the vehicle ......................... 422 Floormat ............................................. 400 Freeway information ......................... 172 Frequency input Manual ........................................... 196 Front fog lamp (display message) ... 357 Front multicontour seat (COMAND) .......................................... 238 Front-passenger seat Adjusting from the driver's seat ....... 94 Additives ........................................ 471 Notes ............................................. 470 Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 470 Refueling ........................................ 281 Specifications ................................ 470 Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 469 Troubleshooting ............................. 284 Fuel consumption Current (on-board computer) ......... 332 Notes ............................................. 287 Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 362 Fuel Index 11 Fuel filler flap Opening/closing ....... 282 Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board computer) ...................................... 332 Fuel tank Filling capacity ............................... 469 Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 109 Function restrictions Video DVD mode ........................... 224 Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool kit) ...................................................... 420 Fuses Dashboard fuse box ....................... 434 Engine emergency stop ................. 435 Fuse allocation chart ..................... 433 Fuse box in the engine compartment ................................. 434 Fuse box in the rear compartment . 434 Notes ............................................. 433 Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 400 Notes ............................................. 397 Opening/closing the garage door .. 400 Programming the remote control ... 398 Gear indicator (on-board computer) .......................................... 335 Gear or selector lever (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 416 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 466 Genuine wood trim and trim strips (cleaning instructions) ...................... 416 Glove box ........................................... 384 Gracenote Media Database .............. 209 Hands-free microphone Switching on/off ........................... 185 harman/kardon® Logic 7® Surround Sound system ................... 126 Hazard warning lamps ...................... 248 HD Radio™ ......................................... 199 Headlamp cleaning system .............. 248 Adding washer fluid ....................... 408 Notes ............................................. 473 Headlamp mode (daytime driving) see Daytime running lamps Headlamps Cleaning ......................................... 414 Misting up ...................................... 249 Head restraints Adjusting (angle) .............................. 95 Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 95 Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95 Heating see Climate control High beam flasher ............................. 248 Hill start assist .................................. 270 HOLD function ................................... 303 HOLD function (display message) ... 365 Home address ................................... 162 Entering and saving ....................... 142 Selecting from the destination memory ......................................... 144 Hood Closing ........................................... 405 Display message ............................ 372 Opening ......................................... 404 Hydroplaning ..................................... 290 Immobilizer .......................................... 68 Incident (traffic report) ..................... 159 Indicator and warning lamps DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 381 Insect protection on the radiator .... 405 Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 32 Submenu (on-board computer) ...... 341 Warning and indicator lamps ........... 33 Interior lighting Ambient light (COMAND) ............... 232 Automatic control .......................... 249 Interior lighting .............................. 232 Manual control ............................... 250 Reading lamp ................................. 249 Intermediate stop Intermediate top Deleting ......................................... 147 Entering ......................................... 146 12 Index iPod® Alphabetic track selection ............. 220 Connecting to the Media Interface ........................................ 216 Device version ............................... 216 Selecting a category/playlist ......... 219 iTunes® ............................................... 220 Jack Storage location ............................ 420 Using ............................................. 422 Jump-starting ..................................... 429 KEYLESS-GO Button ............................................ 267 Convenience closing feature ............ 87 Display message ............................ 373 Locking ............................................ 73 Starting the engine ........................ 269 Unlocking ......................................... 73 Key positions KEYLESS-GO .................................. 267 SmartKey ....................................... 267 Kickdown ................................... 277, 280 Knee bag .............................................. 44 Lane-change assistant see Active Blind Spot Assist Lane recommendations .................... 153 Explanation .................................... 154 Presentation .................................. 154 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ................................................ 58 License plate lamp (display message) ............................................ 357 Lights Automatic headlamp mode ............ 245 Cornering light function ................. 248 Daytime running lamps .................. 245 Driving abroad ............................... 244 Fog lamps ...................................... 246 Hazard warning lamps ................... 248 High-beam headlamps ................... 246 Light switch ................................... 244 Low-beam headlamps .................... 245 Rear fog lamp ................................ 246 Switching the Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 341 Switching the daytime driving lights on/off (on-board computer) . 341 Light sensor (display message) ....... 359 List as selection list Calling up ....................................... 121 Loading guidelines ............................ 384 Locator lighting Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 233 Locking Automatic ........................................ 79 Emergency locking ........................... 80 From inside the vehicle (central locking button) ................................. 79 Setting to automatic (COMAND) .... 233 Locking verification signal (on- board computer) ............................... 342 Logic 7® see harman/kardon® Logic 7® Surround Sound system Low-beam headlamp (display message) ............................................ 356 Luggage net ....................................... 386 Lumbar support ................................... 97 see Lumbar support Lumbar supports (COMAND) ............ 237 Main-beam headlamps (display message) ............................................ 357 Malfunction message see Display messages Malfunctions relevant to safety Reporting ......................................... 26 Manual drive program ...................... 279 Map Arrival time/distance to destination ..................................... 169 Calling up ....................................... 145 City model ..................................... 170 Map display ................................... 168 Moving ................................... 145, 167 Showing geo-coordinates .............. 170 Showing road names ..................... 170 Topographic map ........................... 170 Map display (also see navigation) Traffic reports ................................ 159 Map information ................................ 169 Map orientation ................................. 168 Map scale Adjusting ....................................... 166 Massage function (PULSE) ............... 240 Matte finish (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 413 mbrace Automatic retrieval of vehicle data (service due date) .......................... 396 Call priority .................................... 395 Display message ............................ 345 Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 395 Emergency call .............................. 392 Important safety notes .................. 391 Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 397 MB info call button ........................ 394 Remote vehicle locking .................. 396 Roadside Assistance button .......... 393 Self-test ......................................... 392 System .......................................... 391 Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 396 Function/notes ................................ 75 Mechanical key Media Interface Active partition .............................. 221 Basic menu .................................... 218 Connection options ....................... 216 iPod® ............................................. 216 Metadata ....................................... 219 Mode ............................................. 216 MP3 player .................................... 216 Selecting categories ...................... 219 Selecting folders ............................ 219 Selecting music files ...................... 218 Selecting playlists .......................... 219 Switching to ................................... 217 USB mass storage device .............. 216 Media list ........................................... 208 Memory function ............................... 102 Index 13 Menu Exiting ................................... 127, 138 Showing ................................. 137, 225 Menu (on-board computer) AMG ............................................... 335 Assistance ..................................... 339 Audio ............................................. 334 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 300 DVD ............................................... 335 Navigation ..................................... 333 Overview of menus ........................ 331 Service ........................................... 340 Settings ......................................... 341 Telephone ...................................... 338 Trip ................................................ 332 Menu item Menu overview Selecting ........................................ 118 COMAND ....................................... 111 Message memory (on-board computer) .......................................... 343 Messages see Display messages Sun visor ........................................ 388 Mirrors Mobile phone Authorizing .................................... 180 Connecting (Bluetooth® interface) . 180 De-authorizing ............................... 182 External authorization .................... 181 Registering (authorizing) ................ 180 MOExtended run-flat system ........... 425 MP3 Bit/sampling rates ......................... 212 Copyright ....................................... 212 Data medium ................................. 211 File systems ................................... 211 Formats ......................................... 212 Selecting a medium ....................... 208 Multicontour seat ................................ 97 Front .............................................. 238 Multifunction display ........................ 330 Lane recommendations ................. 154 Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 329 Overview .......................................... 34 Multisession CDs ............................... 211 14 Index Music Register MUSIC REGISTER Copying music data ....................... 213 Deleting all music files ................... 214 Memory space info ........................ 215 Playback options ........................... 216 Switching to ................................... 213 Oil see Home address My address Navigation Installing map software .................. 173 On-board computer ....................... 333 Navigation (also see route guidance) Traffic report .................................. 159 Navigation announcements Switching off ......................... 124, 155 Navigation menu Navigation mode Showing/hiding ............................. 224 Switching to ................................... 137 Night View Assist Plus ...................... 316 Activating/deactivating ................. 317 Cleaning ......................................... 415 Display message ............................ 363 Malfunction .................................... 320 Problem ......................................... 320 North up orientation ......................... 168 Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ................................................ 266 Occupant Classification System (OCS) Faults ............................................... 50 Operation ......................................... 46 System self-test ............................... 49 Occupant safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 56 System overview .............................. 40 Octane number (fuel) ........................ 470 Odometer ........................................... 332 Off-map .............................................. 158 Off-road .............................................. 158 4MATIC .......................................... 306 see Engine oil On-board computer AMG menu ..................................... 335 Assistance menu ........................... 339 Audio menu ................................... 334 Display messages .......................... 343 Important safety notes .................. 328 Instrument cluster submenu .......... 341 Lighting submenu .......................... 341 Message memory .......................... 343 Navigation menu ............................ 333 Operating video DVD ..................... 335 Operation ....................................... 329 Overview of menus ........................ 331 Service menu ................................. 340 Settings menu ............................... 341 Standard display submenu ............ 332 Telephone menu ............................ 338 Trip menu ...................................... 332 Opening height restriction for trunk lid .............................................. 234 Operating system see On-board computer Orientation in direction of travel ..... 168 Outside lighting Delayed switch-off (COMAND) ....... 232 Outside temperature Display ........................................... 329 Overhead control panel Overview .......................................... 36 Override feature Rear side windows ........................... 60 Paint code number ............................ 467 Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 412 Panic alarm .......................................... 60 Parking ............................................... 284 Parking aid Parking Guidance ........................... 310 PARKTRONIC ................................. 307 Rear view camera .......................... 314 Parking brake Display message ............................ 351 Electric parking brake .................... 285 Parking Guidance .............................. 310 Display message ............................ 367 Parking lamp (display message) ...... 357 Parking position Exterior mirror on the front- passenger side ............................... 101 Exterior mirrors (COMAND) ........... 231 PARKTRONIC Activating/deactivating ................. 309 Function/notes ............................. 307 Malfunction .................................... 310 Problem ......................................... 310 Range of the sensors ..................... 307 Warning display ............................. 308 Passcode Entering ................................. 134, 181 Pause function ................................... 207 Pedals ................................................. 287 Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC Phone book Calling up ....................................... 188 Creating an entry ........................... 190 Deleting an entry ........................... 191 Introduction ................................... 187 Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 415 Playback options .............. 211, 216, 221 Point of interest Category ........................................ 148 Entering ......................................... 147 Entering a name ............................. 148 Entering a phone number .............. 148 Entering using the map .................. 151 ZAGAT® rating service ................... 150 Point of interest icon Setting ........................................... 168 Point of interest list .......................... 149 Power closing feature ......................... 80 Power steering Filling capacity ............................... 469 Power washers .................................. 412 Power windows see Side windows Index 15 Pre-emptive occupant safety system see PRE-SAFE® system PRE-SAFE® Brake (vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS) Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 340 Function/notes ................................ 65 PRE-SAFE® Brake (vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS) Display message ............................ 346 Warning lamp ................................. 381 PRE-SAFE® system Display message ............................ 346 Operation ......................................... 51 Previous destinations ....................... 165 Product information ............................ 23 Programmable button ....................... 109 Program selector button .................. 277 Pulling away Automatic transmission ................. 269 PULSE see Massage function RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 336 Radar sensor system Display message ............................ 365 Radar sensor system (on-board computer) .......................................... 342 Radiator cover ................................... 405 Radio Changing stations (on-board computer) ...................................... 334 HD Radio™ .................................... 199 see separate operating instructions Radio-controlled equipment Assembly ....................................... 400 Switching to ................................... 195 Radio mode Radio station Storing ........................................... 197 Range (on-board computer) ............. 332 Read-aloud function .......................... 159 Read-aloud speed Setting ........................................... 130 Real-time traffic reports ........... 159, 162 16 Index Rear compartment Setting the air vents ...................... 263 Rear fog lamp (display message) ..... 357 Rear view camera .............................. 314 Rear view camera (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 414 Rear-view mirror Dipping (automatic) ....................... 101 Rear window blind ............................ 389 see Rear window roller sunblind Rear window heating Malfunction .................................... 261 Switching on/off ........................... 261 Redials ................................................ 184 Refueling ............................................ 281 Remote control .................................. 115 Programming (garage door opener) .......................................... 398 Reporting Reserve (fuel tank) Reserve fuel Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 26 see Fuel Display message ............................ 362 Warning lamp ................................. 380 Reset .................................................. 135 Residual heat Switching on/off ........................... 261 Restraint systems see SRS Reversing lamp (display message) .. 358 Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24 Roller sunblind Rear window .................................. 389 Rear window (COMAND) ................ 230 Roof lining and carpets (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 417 Route Calculating ..................................... 141 Estimated time of arrival ................ 156 Route overview .............................. 157 see Route guidance (on-board computer) Route calculation Starting .......................................... 141 Route guidance .................................. 151 Cancel ........................................... 154 Continue ........................................ 154 Continuing ..................................... 154 Destination reached ...................... 155 Lane recommendations ................. 153 Off-road ......................................... 158 Traffic reports ................................ 159 Route guidance (on-board computer) .......................................... 333 Route options Setting ........................................... 137 Route overview .................................. 157 Route type Setting ........................................... 137 Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 56 Child restraint systems .................... 56 Occupant Classification System (OCS) ............................................... 46 Overview of occupant safety systems ........................................... 40 Safety notes Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 204 Operating safety .................... 106, 237 Using the telephone ....................... 178 Video DVD mode ........................... 223 Safety systems see Driving safety systems SatRadio ............................................. 200 Displaying information ................... 204 Registering .................................... 201 Selecting a category ...................... 202 Switching to ................................... 201 SD memory card Loading .......................................... 205 Seat Seat belts Active multicontour seat .......... 97, 240 Selecting (COMAND) ..................... 238 Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 55 Belt force limiters ............................ 55 Cleaning ......................................... 416 Correct usage .................................. 52 Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 55 Fastening ......................................... 53 Important safety guidelines ............. 51 Index 17 Side marker lamp (display message) ............................................ 358 Side windows Convenience closing feature ............ 86 Convenience opening feature .......... 86 Important safety information ........... 85 Opening/closing .............................. 86 Resetting ......................................... 87 Troubleshooting ............................... 88 Skipping back Skipping forwards Sliding sunroof CD/DVD mode .............................. 209 CD/DVD mode .............................. 209 Important safety information ........... 88 Opening/closing .............................. 89 Resetting ......................................... 90 Troubleshooting ............................... 90 SmartKey Changing the battery ....................... 76 Changing the programming ............. 75 Checking the battery ....................... 76 Convenience closing feature ............ 86 Convenience opening feature .......... 86 Display message ............................ 373 Important safety notes .................... 72 Malfunction ...................................... 77 Starting the engine ........................ 269 Snow chains ...................................... 440 Socket ................................................ 390 Dashboard ..................................... 391 Trunk ............................................. 391 SOS Sound see mbrace Switching on/off ........................... 124 Sound Mode ....................................... 127 Sound settings .................................. 125 Spare wheel Notes/data .................................... 464 Storage location ............................ 420 see Emergency spare wheel Releasing ......................................... 54 Safety guidelines ............................. 41 Special seat belt retractor ............... 58 Warning lamp ................................. 376 Warning lamp (function) ................... 54 Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............ 98 Seat heating Seats Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 94 Adjusting lumbar support ................ 97 Adjusting the head restraint ............ 95 Cleaning the cover ......................... 416 Correct driver's seat position ........... 92 Important safety notes .................... 93 Multicontour seat ............................ 97 Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 102 Switching seat heating on/off ......... 97 Switching the seat ventilation on/ off .................................................... 98 Seat ventilation Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............ 98 Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 414 Service indicator see Service interval display Service interval display .................... 409 Displaying a service message (on- board computer) ............................ 410 Service menu (on-board computer) . 340 Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 472 Capacities ...................................... 469 Coolant (engine) ............................ 473 Engine oil ....................................... 471 Fuel ................................................ 470 Important safety notes .................. 468 Notes ............................................. 468 Refrigerant (air-conditioning system) .......................................... 472 Washer fluid ................................... 473 Settings On-board computer ....................... 341 Setting the air distribution COMAND ....................................... 235 Shift ranges ....................................... 278 Showing the distance display (on- board computer) ............................... 339 Side impact air bag ............................. 45 18 Index Speedometer Activating/deactivating additional speedometer (on- board computer) ............................ 341 Additional speedometer (on- board computer) ............................ 332 Setting the unit (on-board computer) ...................................... 341 SPLITVIEW ......................................... 112 SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Display message ............................ 346 Introduction ..................................... 40 Warning lamp ................................. 379 Warning lamp (function) ................... 40 Standard display (on-board computer) .......................................... 332 Starting the engine Important safety notes .................. 268 State/province Station Selecting ........................................ 139 Selecting ........................................ 196 Storing ........................................... 197 see Radio Station search ................................... 196 Steering (display message) .............. 373 Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 99 Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 329 Cleaning ......................................... 416 Important safety notes .................... 98 Memory function (storing settings) ........................................... 99 Steering wheel heating .................... 99 Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 102 Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 278 Storage options Selecting ........................................ 164 Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 385 Glove box ....................................... 384 Rear ............................................... 385 Stowage space Cup holders ................................... 387 Important safety information ......... 384 Rear seat backrest ......................... 386 Rear seats (between) ..................... 386 Stowage well Trunk floor (under) ......................... 387 Submenu (on-board computer) Instrument cluster ......................... 341 Lights ............................................. 341 Standard display ............................ 332 Summer and standard time Switching ....................................... 130 Summer opening see Convenience opening feature Sun visor ............................................ 388 Supplemental Restraint System see SRS Surround sound ................................. 126 Suspension tuning ............................ 304 Active Body Control ....................... 306 Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 68 System language Setting ........................................... 135 System settings (COMAND) Programmable button .................... 109 Tachometer ........................................ 329 Tail lamp (display message) ............. 357 Taillight see Tail lamps Tank content Fuel gauge ....................................... 32 Technical data ................................... 466 CL 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY ... 474 CL 600 ........................................... 474 CL 63 AMG .................................... 474 CL 65 AMG .................................... 475 Tires/wheels ................................. 461 TELEAID Automatic retrieval of vehicle data (service due date) .......................... 396 Call priority .................................... 395 Display message ............................ 345 Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 395 Emergency call .............................. 392 Important safety notes .................. 391 Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 397 Telephone MB info call button ........................ 394 Remote vehicle locking .................. 396 Roadside Assistance button .......... 393 Self-test ......................................... 392 System .......................................... 391 Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 396 Accepting a call ............................. 338 Calling voicemail ............................ 185 Call waiting .................................... 185 Conference connection .................. 185 Ending an active call ...................... 185 Entering phone numbers ................ 184 Incoming call ................................. 184 Keypad ........................................... 110 Menu (on-board computer) ............ 338 Number from the phone book ........ 338 Outgoing call ................................. 184 redialing ......................................... 184 Redialing ........................................ 339 Rejecting/ending a call ................. 338 Sending DTMF tones ...................... 187 Single call ...................................... 185 Switching hands-free microphone on/off ............................................ 185 Toggling ......................................... 185 Telephone basic menu Bluetooth® interface ...................... 183 Telephone compartment .................. 385 Telephone number Entering ......................................... 184 Temperature Coolant .......................................... 328 Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 335 Outside temperature ...................... 329 Setting ........................................... 259 Setting (COMAND) ......................... 234 Theft deterrent locking system Immobilizer ...................................... 68 Tilt/sliding sunroof see Sliding sunroof Time Time format Setting ........................................... 129 Setting ........................................... 130 Timer (on-board computer) .............. 336 Index 19 Time zone Setting ........................................... 130 Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 445 Checking manually ........................ 444 Display message ............................ 369 Maximum ....................................... 444 Notes ............................................. 442 Recommended ............................... 441 Tire pressure monitoring system Function/notes ............................. 445 Restarting ...................................... 447 Warning lamp ................................. 381 Tires Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 459 Average weight of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 458 Bar (definition) ............................... 458 Characteristics .............................. 457 Checking ........................................ 438 Definition of terms ......................... 457 Direction of rotation ...................... 461 Distribution of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 460 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................... 457 DOT (Department of Transportation) (definition) ............ 458 Flat tire .......................................... 421 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) (definition) ..................................... 458 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (definition) ..................................... 458 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) (definition) ......................... 458 Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment (definition) ...... 458 Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 459 Labeling (overview) ........................ 453 Load bearing index (definition) ...... 460 Load index ..................................... 456 Load index (definition) ................... 459 Maximum loaded vehicle weight (definition) ..................................... 459 Maximum load on a tire (definition) ..................................... 459 20 Index Maximum permissible tire pressure (definition) ....................... 459 Maximum tire load ......................... 452 Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 459 Optional equipment weight (definition) ..................................... 460 PSI (pounds per square inch) (definition) ..................................... 459 Replacing ....................................... 460 Service life ..................................... 440 Sidewall (definition) ....................... 460 Speed index (definition) ................. 458 Storing ........................................... 461 Structure and characteristics (definition) ..................................... 457 Temperature .................................. 453 TIN (Tire Identification Number) (definition) ..................................... 460 Tire bead (definition) ...................... 459 Tire pressure (definition) ................ 459 Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 458 Tire size (data) ............................... 461 Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed index .................... 454 Tire tread ....................................... 439 Tire tread (definition) ..................... 459 Total load limit (definition) ............. 460 Traction ......................................... 453 Traction (definition) ....................... 460 Tread wear ..................................... 453 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards ...................................... 452 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (definition) .................... 458 Unladen weight (definition) ............ 459 Wear indicator (definition) ............. 460 Wheel rim (definition) .................... 458 Tires and wheels (important safety information) ....................................... 438 Toggling .............................................. 185 Tone settings Balance and fader .......................... 125 Treble and bass ............................. 125 Top Tether ............................................ 59 Towing Important safety guidelines ........... 430 Installing the towing eye ................ 431 Removing the towing eye ............... 432 Traffic jam function ........................... 155 Traffic Program Switching off .................................. 124 Traffic report Real-time traffic report .................. 161 Traffic report read-aloud function ... 159 Traffic reports .................................... 159 Transfer case ..................................... 281 Transmission position display ......... 276 Transmission positions .................... 276 Treble and bass Adjusting ....................................... 125 Trip computer (on-board computer) .......................................... 332 Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 332 Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 333 True Image™ ...................................... 127 Trunk Automatic opening ..................... 82, 83 Emergency release .......................... 84 Important safety guidelines ............. 81 Limiting the opening angle ............. 234 Locking separately ........................... 83 Trunk lid Display message ............................ 372 Trunk lid opening height restriction .......................................... 234 trunk load (maximum) ...................... 474 Turn signal (display message) ......... 356 Turn signals ....................................... 246 Type plate see Vehicle identification plate Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 80 From inside the vehicle (central unlocking button) ............................. 79 Using the telephone .......................... 184 V Vanity mirror Vehicle Sun visor ........................................ 388 Data acquisition ............................... 27 Emergency unlocking ....................... 80 Equipment ....................................... 23 Exterior view .................................... 30 Individual settings (on-board computer) ...................................... 341 Loading .......................................... 448 Lowering ........................................ 425 Maintenance .................................... 24 Parking up ..................................... 286 Raising ........................................... 422 Reporting problems ......................... 26 Towing away .................................. 430 Tow-starting ................................... 430 Transporting .................................. 433 Vehicle data see Technical data Vehicle dimensions ........................... 474 Vehicle identification number see VIN Vehicle identification plate .............. 467 Vehicle level ...................................... 304 Active Body Control ....................... 305 Vehicle level (display message) ....... 364 Vehicle tool kit .................................. 420 Vehicle weights ................................. 474 Video (DVD) ........................................ 335 Video DVD Fast forward/rewind ...................... 225 Operation ....................................... 223 Pause function ............................... 226 Selecting ........................................ 225 Selecting a film/title ...................... 226 Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 226 Stop function ................................. 226 Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 335 Video DVD mode Switching to ................................... 224 VIN ...................................................... 467 Voice Control System Settings ................................. 130, 131 Index 21 Volume Adjusting ....................................... 124 Navigation announcements ........... 124 Phone calls .................................... 124 Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 377 Brakes ........................................... 375 Check Engine ................................. 380 ESP® .............................................. 378 ESP® OFF ....................................... 379 Fuel tank ........................................ 380 Overview .......................................... 33 Reserve fuel ................................... 380 Seat belt ........................................ 376 SRS ................................................ 379 Tire pressure monitor .................... 381 Warranty ............................................ 466 Waveband Switching (radio) ............................ 196 Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 425 Wheel chock ...................................... 422 Wheels Changing/replacing ....................... 460 Changing a wheel .......................... 421 Checking ........................................ 438 Cleaning ......................................... 412 Mounting a wheel .......................... 424 Removing a wheel .......................... 424 Storing ........................................... 461 Tightening torque ........................... 425 Wheel size/tire size ....................... 461 Window curtain air bag Display message ............................ 347 Operation ......................................... 46 Windows see Side windows Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 413 Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 260 Infrared reflective .......................... 400 Windshield washer fluid (display message) ............................................ 373 Windshield washer system Adding washer fluid ....................... 408 Notes ............................................. 473 22 Index Windshield wipers Replacing the wiper blades .... 252, 253 Switching on/off ........................... 251 Troubleshooting ............................. 253 Winter operation ....................... 291, 440 Radiator cover ............................... 405 Winter tires ........................................ 440 Wiper blades Cleaning ......................................... 413 ZAGAT® rating service ...................... 150 Introduction 23 Product information 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 suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to assess other parts. We cannot therefore be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. The use of non-approved parts could affect your vehicle's operating safety. Mercedes- Benz therefore recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for the type of vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved conversion parts and accessories are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. In addition, you will receive advice about permissible technical modifications, and the parts will be professionally installed. Operator's Manual Notes on the Operator's Manual This Operator's Manual contains a great deal of helpful 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

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