2012 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

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In this Operator's Manual, you will find the following symbols: G WARNING Warning notes draw your attention to hazards that endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you drive off, please familiarize yourself with your vehicle and read this manual, especially the safety and warning notes. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your vehicle and avoid endangering yourself and others. The equipment or model designation of your vehicle may differ according to: Rmodel Rorder Rcountry variant 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 Therefore, you cannot base any claims on the illustrations or text content in this Operator's Manual. The following are integral components of the vehicle: ROperator's Manual RService Booklet REquipment-dependent supplements 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 2165840982 É21658409822ËÍ Contents Index ....................................................... 4 At a glance ........................................... 31 Introduction ......................................... 26 Safety ................................................... 39 Opening/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 .... 329 Stowing and features ....................... 387 Maintenance and care ...................... 407 Breakdown assistance ..................... 423 Wheels and tires ............................... 441 Technical data ................................... 471 4 Index 1, 2, 3 ... 12 V socket 4ETS see Sockets see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) .................................................. 306 4MATIC off-road system ................... 306 ABC see Active Body Control (ABC) ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 347 Function/notes ................................ 62 Important safety notes .................... 62 Warning lamp ................................. 380 Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification ................. 258 Activating/deactivating Night View Assist Plus Without spotlight function ............. 319 With spotlight function ................... 318 Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 343 Display message ............................ 369 Function/information .................... 321 Active Body Control (ABC) Display message ............................ 368 Function/notes ............................. 305 Active Driving Assistance package . 321 Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 343 Display message ............................ 369 Function/information .................... 324 Active Light System Display message ............................ 361 Active multicontour seat ............ 97, 241 Active service system PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval display ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 66 Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 304 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 362 Function/notes ............................. 248 Switching on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 344 Additional speedometer ................... 344 Additives (engine oil) ........................ 478 Address Entering (example) ......................... 138 see Address book Address book Calling up ....................................... 189 Connecting a call ........................... 192 Creating an entry ........................... 190 Deleting an entry ........................... 191 Entering characters ....................... 122 Entry as a home address ............... 162 Importing contacts ........................ 188 Introduction ................................... 187 Starting route guidance ................. 192 Voice tag ....................................... 192 Air bags Display message ............................ 357 Front air bag (driver, front passenger) ....................................... 44 Important safety notes .................... 42 Knee bag .......................................... 44 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .................................. 46 Safety guidelines ............................. 41 Side impact air bag .......................... 45 Window curtain air bag .................... 46 Air-conditioning system see Climate control Air distribution Setting ........................................... 259 Setting (COMAND) ......................... 236 Airflow AIRMATIC Air pressure Air vents Setting ........................................... 259 Setting (COMAND) ......................... 236 Display message ............................ 367 Function/notes ............................. 303 see Tire pressure Glove box ....................................... 263 Important safety notes .................. 261 Index Rear ............................................... 263 Setting ........................................... 261 Setting the center air vents ........... 262 Setting the side air vents ............... 262 Stowage compartment .................. 262 Alarm system see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Alertness Assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST Alternative route ............................... 155 Ambient light setting (COMAND) ..... 233 AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 337 Anti-lock Braking System see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Anti-Theft Alarm system see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Anti-theft system ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68 Ashtray ............................................... 393 Assistance menu (on-board computer) .......................................... 341 ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval display ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ................... 68 Function ........................................... 68 Switching off the alarm .................... 68 ATTENTION ASSIST Activating/deactivating ................. 342 Display message ............................ 366 Function/notes ............................. 316 Audio Audio database Audio DVD Radio mode ................................... 195 see MUSIC REGISTER Mode, switching to ........................ 205 Pause function ............................... 207 Playback options ........................... 212 Safety notes .................................. 204 Setting the audio format ................ 211 Stop function ................................. 207 Audio format, setting Audio DVD ..................................... 211 Video DVD ..................................... 229 Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 336 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop AUTO lights Display message ............................ 361 see Lights Automatic engine start (ECO start/ stop function) .................................... 271 Automatic engine switch-off (ECO start/stop function) .......................... 270 Automatic headlamp mode .............. 245 Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ............... 277 Changing gear ............................... 276 DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 273 Display message ............................ 374 Driving tips .................................... 276 Emergency running mode .............. 280 Kickdown ....................................... 276 Manual drive program .................... 279 Problem (malfunction) ................... 280 Program selector button ................ 277 Pulling away ................................... 269 Shift ranges ................................... 278 Starting the engine ........................ 268 Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 277 Transmission position display ........ 275 Transmission positions .................. 275 Automatic transmission emergency mode ............................... 280 Autostore ........................................... 197 see Station memory (radio) AUX (audio) AUX (video) Notes/socket ................................ 223 Switching to ................................... 223 Setting the picture ......................... 224 Setting the volume and sound ....... 230 Showing/hiding the menu ............. 230 Switching to ................................... 230 Back button ....................................... 109 Back support see Lumbar support Bag hook ............................................ 391 Balance, adjusting ............................. 125 BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62 6 Index Basic settings see Settings BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) .................................................... 62 Bass, setting ...................................... 125 Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 76 Important safety notes .................... 76 Replacing ......................................... 76 Battery (vehicle) Charging ........................................ 432 Display message ............................ 364 Important safety notes .................. 430 Jump starting ................................. 433 see Seat belts Bird's-eye view (navigation) ............. 168 Blind see Roller sunblind Blind Spot Assist see Active Blind Spot Assist Bluetooth® Belt Activating/deactivating ................. 132 Authorizing a device (registering) . . 132 Conditions (general) ...................... 131 Conditions (telephone) .................. 179 Connecting another mobile phone . 181 Connecting devices ....................... 132 De-authorizing (de-registering) a device ............................................ 134 External authorization (general) ..... 133 External authorization (telephone) . 181 General information ....................... 131 Introduction ................................... 177 Receiving vCards ........................... 188 Searching for devices .................... 132 Settings ......................................... 131 Telephone basic menu ................... 182 Telephony ...................................... 179 Telephony notes ............................ 177 Bluetooth® interface Brake Assist System Telephony ...................................... 177 see BAS (Brake Assist System) Brake fluid Display message ............................ 353 Notes ............................................. 479 Brake fluid level ................................ 413 Brake lamps Display message ............................ 360 Brakes ABS .................................................. 62 BAS .................................................. 62 BAS PLUS ........................................ 62 Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 479 Display message ............................ 347 Driving tips .................................... 287 High-performance brake system .... 289 Important safety notes .................. 287 Maintenance .................................. 288 Warning lamp ................................. 379 Breakdown see Flat tire see Towing away Breakdown assistance see Mercedes-Benz Contact Brightness, setting (TV, video) ......... 224 Bulbs see Changing bulbs California Call Important notice for retail customers and lessees .................... 27 Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 183 see Telephone Calling up a malfunction see Display messages Calling voicemail ............................... 185 Call lists Displaying details ........................... 189 Introduction ................................... 193 Opening and selecting an entry ..... 193 Saving an entry in the address book .............................................. 194 Capacities Car Care see Technical data see Vehicle Carpets .......................................... 421 Car wash ........................................ 415 Display ........................................... 419 Exterior lights ................................ 418 Gear or selector lever .................... 420 Matte finish ................................... 417 Night View Assist Plus ................... 419 Notes ............................................. 414 Paint .............................................. 416 Plastic trim .................................... 419 Power washer ................................ 416 Rear view camera .......................... 418 Roof lining ...................................... 421 Seat belt ........................................ 421 Seat cover ..................................... 420 Sensors ......................................... 418 Steering wheel ............................... 420 Tail pipes ....................................... 419 Trim pieces .................................... 420 Washing by hand ........................... 415 Wheels ........................................... 416 Windows ........................................ 417 Wiper blades .................................. 418 Wooden trim .................................. 420 Cargo tie down rings ......................... 390 Car pool lanes .................................... 153 Car wash (care) ................................. 415 Category Satellite radio ................................ 202 CD Copy protection ............................. 213 Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 209 General information ....................... 213 Inserting ........................................ 204 Mode, switching to ........................ 205 Multisession .................................. 212 Notes on discs ............................... 213 Operating the player/changer (on-board computer) ...................... 337 Pause function ............................... 207 Playback options ........................... 212 Player/changer operation (COMAND) ..................................... 204 Safety notes .................................. 204 Selecting a media type .................. 208 Selecting a track ............................ 208 Sound settings (balance, bass, fader, treble) .................................. 125 Cell phone see Mobile phone Center console ..................................... 36 Index Central locking Automatic locking feature (COMAND) ..................................... 234 Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 72 Changing bulbs High-beam headlamps ................... 251 Important safety notes .................. 250 Overview of bulb types .................. 251 Changing direction Announcement phase .................... 151 Change of direction phase ............. 151 Preparation phase ......................... 151 Character bar ..................................... 119 Characters Entering ......................................... 120 Entering (address book, phone book) ............................................. 122 Entering (navigation) ...................... 119 Child-proof locks Important safety notes .................... 60 Children Child seat In the vehicle ................................... 55 Restraint systems ............................ 55 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ............................................ 58 Special seat belt retractor ............... 57 Top Tether ....................................... 59 Cigarette lighter ................................ 394 Climate control Automatic climate control ............. 257 COMAND ....................................... 235 Controlling automatically ............... 258 Controlling centrally (COMAND) .... 237 Cooling with air dehumidification . . 258 Cooling with air dehumidification (COMAND) ..................................... 237 Defrosting the windows ................. 260 Defrosting the windshield .............. 259 Important safety notes .................. 256 Indicator lamp ................................ 258 Main menu ..................................... 236 Maximum cooling .......................... 260 Overview of systems ...................... 256 Problems with cooling with air dehumidification ............................ 258 Problem with the rear window defroster ........................................ 260 8 Index Refrigerant ..................................... 479 Setting the air distribution ............. 259 Setting the airflow ......................... 259 Setting the airflow (COMAND) ....... 238 Setting the air vents ...................... 261 Setting the footwell temperature (COMAND) ..................................... 238 Setting the temperature ................ 259 Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ............................................ 260 Switching on/off ........................... 257 Switching residual heat on/off ...... 261 Switching the rear window heating on/off ............................... 260 Cockpit Overview .......................................... 32 see Instrument cluster Color, setting (TV, video) .................. 224 COMAND At a glance (overview) .................... 108 Back button ................................... 109 Basic functions .............................. 123 Components .................................. 108 Display ........................................... 111 Example of operation ..................... 118 Function buttons ........................... 109 Menu overview .............................. 111 Remote control .............................. 115 Switching on/off ........................... 123 System settings ............................. 127 COMAND controller ........................... 108 COMAND display Cleaning instructions ..................... 114 Folding in and swiveling ................. 114 Setting ........................................... 127 COMAND operating system .............. 108 Combination switch .......................... 246 Compass function ............................. 172 Conference connection ..................... 185 Consumption statistics (on-board computer) .......................................... 334 Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............ 224 Convenience closing feature .............. 87 Convenience opening feature ............ 87 Convenience telephone Importing contacts ........................ 188 Convenience telephony .................... 177 Introduction ................................... 177 Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 411 Display message ............................ 362 Notes ............................................. 479 Temperature (on-board computer) . 337 Temperature gauge ........................ 330 Cooling see Climate control Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 213 Cornering light function Display message ............................ 359 Function/notes ............................. 248 Cruise control Cruise control lever ....................... 291 Deactivating ................................... 292 Display message ............................ 372 Driving system ............................... 290 Function/notes ............................. 290 Important safety notes .................. 290 LIM indicator lamp ......................... 291 Setting a speed .............................. 292 Storing and maintaining current speed ............................................. 291 Cup holder Center console .............................. 391 Important safety notes .................. 391 Rear compartment ......................... 392 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 29 Customer Relations Department ....... 29 Dashboard Data Data carrier Data medium see Cockpit see Technical data MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 214 Audio DVD ..................................... 212 CD/DVD ........................................ 213 MP3 ............................................... 212 Date format, setting .......................... 128 Day design, setting ........................... 127 Daytime running lamp mode see Daytime running lamps Index Daytime running lamps Display message ............................ 361 Switching on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 343 Switching on/off (switch) .............. 245 Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (COMAND) ........... 233 Interior lighting (COMAND) ............ 233 Destination (navigation) Displaying information ................... 156 Entering a destination by address .. 138 Entering a destination using the map ............................................... 144 Entering an intermediate stop ....... 145 Entering a point of interest ............ 147 Saving ............................................ 163 Selecting from the destination memory ......................................... 143 Selecting from the list of last destinations ................................... 143 Destination memory (navigation) Deleting an entry ........................... 165 Entering/saving your home address .......................................... 141 Previous destinations .................... 165 Dialing a number (telephone) ........... 184 Digital speedometer ......................... 334 Digital TV see TV DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission Display Selecting the design ...................... 127 Settings ......................................... 127 Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 419 Displaying the arrival time ............... 156 Displaying the distance to the destination ......................................... 156 Display messages Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 346 Driving systems ............................. 366 Engine ............................................ 362 General notes ................................ 346 Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 346 Lights ............................................. 359 Safety systems .............................. 347 Service interval display .................. 413 SmartKey ....................................... 376 Tires ............................................... 372 Vehicle ........................................... 374 Distance see Navigation, route overview Distance display (on-board computer) .......................................... 341 Distance recorder ............................. 334 see Odometer see Trip odometer Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 385 DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 300 Display message ............................ 370 Displays in the multifunction display ........................................... 299 Driving tips .................................... 300 Function/notes ............................. 292 Important safety notes .................. 292 Setting the specified minimum distance ......................................... 298 Warning lamp ................................. 385 Dolby Digital ...................................... 126 Doors Automatic locking (switch) ............... 81 Central locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....................................... 72 Control panel ................................... 38 Display message ............................ 375 Emergency locking ........................... 82 Emergency unlocking ....................... 81 Important safety notes .................... 79 Opening (from inside) ...................... 80 Power closing feature ...................... 81 Drinking and driving ......................... 286 Drinks holder see Cup holder Drive program Automatic ...................................... 277 Manual ........................................... 279 Driver's door Driver's seat Driving abroad see Doors see Seats Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 414 Symmetrical low beam .................. 244 10 Index Driving safety systems Driving systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 62 ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 66 BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62 BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) ............................................... 62 Electronic brake force distribution ... 65 ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) .......................................... 64 ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ........................................... 64 Important safety information ........... 61 Overview .......................................... 61 PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 66 Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 321 Active Body Control ....................... 305 Active Driving Assistance package ......................................... 321 Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 324 AIRMATIC ...................................... 303 ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 316 Cruise control ................................ 290 Display message ............................ 366 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 292 HOLD function ............................... 302 Night View Assist Plus ................... 317 Parking Guidance ........................... 310 PARKTRONIC ................................. 306 Rear view camera .......................... 314 Spotlight function .......................... 317 Automatic transmission ................. 276 Brakes ........................................... 287 Break-in period .............................. 266 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 300 Downhill gradient ........................... 287 Drinking and driving ....................... 286 Driving abroad ............................... 244 Driving in winter ............................. 290 Driving on flooded roads ................ 289 Driving on wet roads ...................... 289 Exhaust check ............................... 287 Fuel ................................................ 286 General .......................................... 286 Hydroplaning ................................. 289 Icy road surfaces ........................... 290 Driving tips Limited braking efficiency on salted roads ................................... 288 Pedals ............................................ 286 Snow chains .................................. 445 Symmetrical low beam .................. 244 Wet road surface ........................... 287 DVD Changer ......................................... 204 Copy protection ............................. 213 Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 209 Handling ........................................ 173 Inserting ........................................ 204 Notes on discs ............................... 213 Selecting a media type .................. 208 Selecting a track ............................ 208 Sound settings (balance, bass, fader, treble) .................................. 125 Operation using the on-board computer ....................................... 337 DVD audio EASY-ENTRY feature Activating (COMAND) .................... 232 Function/notes ................................ 99 EASY-EXIT feature Activating (COMAND) .................... 232 Crash-responsive ........................... 100 Function/notes ................................ 99 EBD (electronic brake force distribution) Display message ............................ 349 Function/notes ................................ 65 ECO function ...................................... 231 ECO start/stop function Deactivating/activating ................. 271 General information ....................... 270 Electrical fuses see Fuses Electronic brake force distribution see EBD (electronic brake force distribution) Electronic Stability Program see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) Electronic Traction System see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Emergency release Driver's door .................................... 81 Trunk ............................................... 85 Vehicle ............................................. 81 Emergency spare wheel Storage location ............................ 424 Emergency Tensioning Devices Function ........................................... 55 Safety guidelines ............................. 41 Emissions purification Service and warranty information .... 26 Engine Check Engine warning lamp ........... 384 Display message ............................ 362 ECO start/stop function ................ 270 Emergency starting ........................ 437 Engine number ............................... 474 Irregular running ............................ 272 Starting problems .......................... 272 Starting the engine with the SmartKey ....................................... 268 Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 269 Switching off .................................. 283 Engine electronics Problem (malfunction) ................... 272 Engine emergency stop .................... 439 Engine oil Adding ........................................... 410 Additives ........................................ 478 Checking the oil level ..................... 409 Checking the oil level using the dipstick .......................................... 409 Checking the oil level using the on-board computer ........................ 410 Display message ............................ 364 Filling capacity ............................... 476 Notes about oil grades ................... 478 Notes on oil level/consumption .... 409 Temperature (on-board computer) . 337 Viscosity ........................................ 478 Entering the frequency ..................... 196 Entry Deleting ......................................... 121 Saving ............................................ 123 Index 11 ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) Deactivating/activating ................. 342 Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 64 Display message ............................ 347 ETS/4ETS ........................................ 64 Function/notes ................................ 64 Important safety information ........... 64 Warning lamp ................................. 381 ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ................................................ 64 Exhaust check ................................... 287 Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 419 Exterior lighting see Exterior lighting Exterior mirror parking position Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 232 Exterior mirrors Adjusting ....................................... 100 Dipping (automatic) ....................... 101 Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 101 Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 101 Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 101 Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 102 Storing the parking position .......... 101 Eyeglasses compartment ................. 389 Factory setting (reset function) ....... 134 Fader, setting .................................... 125 Fast forward Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 209 Video DVD ..................................... 226 Fast rewind Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 209 Video DVD ..................................... 226 Favorites (COMAND) ......................... 109 Filler cap see Fuel filler flap First-aid kit ......................................... 424 Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the spare wheel ................................... 425 MOExtended run-flat system ......... 429 12 Index Fuel Preparing the vehicle ..................... 425 Raising the vehicle ......................... 426 Floormat ............................................. 405 Freeway information ......................... 171 Front fog lamps ................................. 246 Display message ............................ 360 Switching on/off ........................... 246 Front-passenger seat Adjusting from the driver's seat ....... 94 Front windshield see Windshield Additives ........................................ 477 Displaying the current consumption .................................. 334 Displaying the range ...................... 334 Driving tips .................................... 286 Fuel gauge ....................................... 33 Important safety notes .................. 477 Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 477 Problem (malfunction) ................... 283 Refueling ........................................ 280 Specifications ................................ 477 Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 476 Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 281 Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board computer) ...................................... 334 Fuel tank Capacity ........................................ 476 Problem (malfunction) ................... 283 Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 109 Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 438 Before changing ............................. 438 Dashboard fuse box ....................... 438 Engine emergency stop ................. 439 Fuse box in the engine compartment ................................. 439 Fuse box in the rear compartment . 438 Important safety notes .................. 437 Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 405 Notes ............................................. 402 Opening/closing the garage door .. 405 Programming (button in the rear- view mirror) ................................... 403 Gasoline ............................................. 281 Gear indicator (on-board computer) .......................................... 337 Gear or selector lever (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 420 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 472 Glove box ........................................... 388 GPS reception .................................... 135 Gracenote Media Database .............. 210 Handbrake see Parking brake Harman/kardon® Logic 7® surround sound system see Surround sound (harman/ kardon® surround sound system) Hazard warning lamps ...................... 247 HD Radio™ ......................................... 199 Heading up (navigation) ................... 168 Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 480 Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 412 Cleaning system (function) ............ 246 Fogging up ..................................... 249 see Automatic headlamp mode Head restraints Adjusting ......................................... 95 Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 95 Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95 Heating see Climate control High-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 251 Display message ............................ 360 Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off ................................. 248 Switching on/off ........................... 247 Hill start assist .................................. 269 HOLD function Display message ............................ 368 Function/notes ............................. 302 Home Home address see Home address Entering and saving ....................... 141 Selecting from the destination memory ......................................... 143 Hood Closing ........................................... 409 Display message ............................ 375 Opening ......................................... 408 Hydroplaning ..................................... 289 Ignition lock see Key positions Immobilizer .......................................... 68 Incident (traffic report) ..................... 158 Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Indicators see Turn signals Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 33 Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34 Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting Interface (USB, iPod®) Interior lighting Ambient light (COMAND) ............... 233 Automatic control .......................... 250 Interior lighting .............................. 233 Manual control ............................... 250 Overview ........................................ 249 Reading lamp ................................. 249 see Interior lighting Intermediate stop Deleting ......................................... 146 Entering ......................................... 145 Lights iPod® Alphabetical track selection .......... 221 Connecting to the Media Interface ........................................ 218 Selecting a category/playlist ......... 220 Supported variants ........................ 217 Index 13 Jack Storage location ............................ 424 Using ............................................. 426 Jump starting (engine) ...................... 433 Key see SmartKey KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............ 88 Locking ............................................ 73 Start/Stop button .......................... 267 Starting the engine ........................ 269 Unlocking ......................................... 73 Key positions Kickdown KEYLESS-GO .................................. 267 SmartKey ....................................... 267 Driving tips .................................... 276 Manual drive program .................... 279 Knee bag .............................................. 44 Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps see Lane Keeping Assist Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 338 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ................................................ 58 Letter bar see Character bar License plate lamp (display message) ............................................ 360 Lighting see Lights Automatic headlamp mode ............ 245 Cornering light function ................. 248 Display message ............................ 359 Driving abroad ............................... 244 Fog lamps ...................................... 246 Hazard warning lamps ................... 247 High beam flasher .......................... 247 High-beam headlamps ................... 247 see Media Interface Lane detection (automatic) 14 Index Light switch ................................... 244 Low-beam headlamps .................... 245 Parking lamps ................................ 244 Rear fog lamp ................................ 246 Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off ................................. 344 Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 343 Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (switch) .................... 245 Turn signals ................................... 246 see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting Light sensor (display message) ....... 361 LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 291 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 295 Loading guidelines ............................ 388 Locator lighting setting (COMAND) . 234 Locking see Central locking Locking (doors) Automatic ........................................ 81 Emergency locking ........................... 82 From inside (central locking button) ............................................. 80 Locking centrally see Central locking Locking verification signal (on- board computer) ............................... 344 Logic 7® (Harman Kardon® surround sound system) see 3D sound (Harman Kardon® surround sound system) Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 359 Setting for driving abroad (symmetrical) ................................. 244 Switching on/off ........................... 245 Lubricant additives see Additives Lumbar support Adjusting ......................................... 97 Lumbar support (COMAND) .............. 238 M+S tires ............................................ 444 Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval display Malfunction message see Display messages Malfunctions relevant to safety Reporting ......................................... 29 Map (navigation) Adjusting the scale ........................ 166 Arrival time/distance to the destination ..................................... 169 City model ..................................... 170 Display ........................................... 168 Geo-coordinate display .................. 170 Heading ......................................... 168 Information in the display .............. 169 Map settings .................................. 166 Moving ........................................... 167 North orientation ........................... 168 Notes ............................................. 166 Point of interest symbols ............... 168 Road display .................................. 169 Saving the crosshair position ......... 167 Setting to the vehicle destination . . 167 Topographical map ........................ 170 Map display (also see navigation) Traffic reports ................................ 158 Massage function (PULSE) ............... 241 Matte finish (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 417 mbrace Automatic retrieval of vehicle data (service due date) .......................... 401 Call priority .................................... 399 Display message ............................ 354 Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 399 Emergency call .............................. 396 Important safety notes .................. 395 Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 402 MB info call button ........................ 398 Remote vehicle locking .................. 401 Roadside Assistance button .......... 397 Search & Send ............................... 400 Self-test ......................................... 396 System .......................................... 395 Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 401 Mechanical key Media Interface Function/notes ................................ 75 Unlocking the driver's door .............. 81 Active partition .............................. 222 Alphabetical track selection .......... 221 Connecting an external audio source ............................................ 218 Connection options ....................... 217 iPod® ............................................. 217 Mode ............................................. 217 Notes on USB devices ................... 222 Playback options ........................... 222 Selecting categories ...................... 220 Selecting folders ............................ 220 Selecting music files ...................... 220 Selecting playlists .......................... 220 Switching to ................................... 218 USB mass storage device .............. 217 Media list Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 208 Video DVD ..................................... 226 Memory card (audio) ......................... 337 Memory function ............................... 102 Menu item Selecting ........................................ 116 Message memory (on-board computer) .......................................... 346 Messages see Display messages Microphone, switching on/off ......... 185 Mirrors see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror Mobile phone Menu (on-board computer) ............ 340 Modifying the programming (SmartKey) ........................................... 75 MOExtended run-flat system ........... 429 MP3 Bit/sampling rates ......................... 213 Copyright ....................................... 213 Data medium ................................. 212 Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 209 Index 15 File systems ................................... 212 Formats ......................................... 213 Mode, switching to ........................ 205 Notes ............................................. 212 Operating ....................................... 337 Pause function ............................... 207 Playback options ........................... 212 Safety notes .................................. 204 Selecting a media type .................. 208 Selecting a track ............................ 208 Sound settings (balance, bass, fader, treble) .................................. 125 Multicontour seat Front .............................................. 239 Multifunction display Function/notes ............................. 332 Lane recommendations ................. 153 Multifunction steering wheel Adjusting the volume ..................... 124 Operating the on-board computer . 331 Overview .......................................... 35 Using the telephone ....................... 183 Multisession CD ................................ 212 Music files Recording ...................................... 210 Music Register MUSIC REGISTER Copying music data ....................... 214 Deleting all music files ................... 216 Deleting individual music files ....... 217 Disk space information .................. 216 Folder functions ............................. 216 General notes ................................ 214 Playback options ........................... 217 Switching to ................................... 214 Music search ..................................... 209 Music storage see MUSIC REGISTER Mute ................................................... 124 Navigation Adjusting the volume of the navigation announcements ............ 124 Alternative route ............................ 155 Basic settings ................................ 136 16 Index Blocking a route section affected by a traffic jam ............................... 155 Compass function .......................... 172 Destination memory ...................... 162 Displaying destination information (arrival time, distance to destination) ............................... 156 Entering/saving your home address .......................................... 141 Entering a destination .................... 137 Entering a destination by address .. 138 Entering a destination using the map ............................................... 144 Entering an intermediate stop ....... 145 Entering a point of interest ............ 147 Entering characters (character bar) ................................................ 119 Freeway information ...................... 171 General notes ................................ 135 GPS reception ................................ 135 Installing map software .................. 172 Lane recommendation ................... 152 Off-road/off-map (off-road destination) .................................... 157 On-board computer ....................... 335 Previous destinations .................... 165 Repeating announcements ............ 154 Route guidance .............................. 150 Route overview .............................. 156 Safety notes .................................. 135 Selecting a destination from the destination memory ....................... 143 Selecting a destination from the list of last destinations ................... 143 Selecting your home address ........ 143 Setting route options (avoiding: highways, toll roads, tunnels, ferries) ........................................... 136 Setting the route type (short route, fast route, dynamic route or economic route) ............................ 136 Showing/hiding the menu ............. 136 Starting route calculation .............. 140 Switching announcements on/off . 154 Switching to ................................... 136 Traffic report .................................. 158 Troubleshooting ............................. 176 Night View Assist Plus Cleaning ......................................... 419 Display message ............................ 366 Function/notes ............................. 317 Problem (malfunction) ................... 321 North orientation (navigation) ......... 168 Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ................................................ 266 Number keypad ................................. 119 Occupant Classification System (OCS) Faults ............................................... 50 Operation ......................................... 46 System self-test ............................... 49 Occupant safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 55 System overview .............................. 40 Octane number (fuel) ........................ 477 Odometer ........................................... 334 see Trip odometer Off-road .............................................. 157 Oil see Engine oil On-board computer AMG menu ..................................... 337 Assistance menu ........................... 341 Audio menu ................................... 336 Displaying a service message ........ 414 Display messages .......................... 346 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 299 Important safety notes .................. 330 Menu overview .............................. 333 Message memory .......................... 346 Navigation menu ............................ 335 Operating video DVD ..................... 337 Operation ....................................... 331 RACETIMER ................................... 338 Service menu ................................. 343 Settings menu ............................... 343 Standard display ............................ 334 Telephone menu ............................ 340 Trip menu ...................................... 334 Opening height restriction for trunk lid .............................................. 235 Operating system see On-board computer Outside lighting Delayed switch-off (COMAND) ....... 233 Outside temperature display ........... 331 Overhead control panel ...................... 37 Override feature Rear side windows ........................... 60 Own address (navigation) see Home address Paint code number ............................ 473 Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 416 Panic alarm .......................................... 60 Parcel net ........................................... 390 Parking ............................................... 283 Important safety notes .................. 283 Position of exterior mirror, front- passenger side ............................... 101 Rear view camera .......................... 314 see PARKTRONIC Parking aid Parking Guidance ........................... 310 see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC Parking brake Display message ............................ 350 Electric parking brake .................... 284 Parking Guidance Display message ............................ 370 Important safety notes .................. 310 Parking position PARKTRONIC Exterior mirrors (COMAND) ........... 232 Deactivating/activating ................. 308 Driving system ............................... 306 Function/notes ............................. 306 Problem (malfunction) ................... 310 Range of the sensors ..................... 307 Warning display ............................. 308 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ...................................................... 46 Index 17 Pause function Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 207 Video DVD ..................................... 227 Pedals ................................................. 286 Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC (permanent four- wheel drive) Phone book Calling up ....................................... 189 Creating an entry ........................... 190 Deleting an entry ........................... 191 Entering characters ....................... 122 Introduction ................................... 187 Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 224 Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 419 Playback options Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 212 Point of interest (navigation) Assigning a category ...................... 148 Entering ......................................... 147 Entering a point of interest using the map ......................................... 150 List ................................................. 148 ZAGAT® survey service .................. 149 Power closing feature ......................... 81 Power washers .................................. 416 Power windows see Side windows PRE-SAFE® (Preventive occupant safety system) Display message ............................ 354 Operation ......................................... 51 PRE-SAFE® Brake (vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS) Display message ............................ 355 Function/notes ................................ 66 Switching on/off ........................... 342 Warning lamp ................................. 385 Preventive occupant safety system see PRE-SAFE® (Preventive occupant safety system) Previous destinations (navigation) .. 165 Product information ............................ 26 Programmable button ....................... 109 Program selector button .................. 277 18 Index Pulling away (automatic transmission) ..................................... 269 PULSE see Massage function (PULSE) Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29 RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 338 Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating ................. 344 Display message ............................ 369 Radio HD Radio™ .................................... 199 Selecting a station ................. 196, 336 Sound settings (balance, bass, fader, treble) .................................. 125 Storing stations ............................. 197 Switching on .................................. 195 Switching wavebands .................... 196 Radio-controlled devices (installing) .......................................... 406 Read-aloud function .......................... 158 Reading lamp ..................................... 249 Real-time traffic reports ................... 158 Rear compartment Setting the air vents ...................... 263 Rear fog lamp Display message ............................ 360 Switching on/off ........................... 246 Rear view camera Cleaning instructions ..................... 418 Function/notes ............................. 314 Rear-view mirror ............................... 101 Rear window blind ............................ 393 see Rear window roller sunblind see Roller sunblind Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ................... 260 Rear window heating Switching on/off ........................... 260 Redialing (telephone) ........................ 184 Refueling Fuel gauge ....................................... 33 Important safety notes .................. 280 Refueling process .......................... 281 see Fuel Garage door opener ....................... 402 Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 29 Remote control Reporting Reserve (fuel tank) Reserve fuel see Fuel Display message ............................ 365 Warning lamp ................................. 384 see Fuel Reset function ................................... 134 Resetting (factory settings) ............. 134 Residual heat (climate control) ........ 261 Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Reversing lamps (display message) ............................................ 361 Road map see Map Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 27 Roller sunblind Rear window .................................. 393 Rear window (COMAND) ................ 231 Roof lining and carpets (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 421 Roof load (maximum) ........................ 480 Route see Route guidance (navigation) Route (navigation) Displaying the distance to the destination ..................................... 156 Route overview .............................. 156 Selecting an alternative route ........ 155 Setting route options (avoiding: highways, toll roads, tunnels, ferries) ........................................... 136 Setting the route type (short route, fast route, dynamic route or economic route) ............................ 136 Starting calculation ........................ 140 Route guidance Canceling ....................................... 153 Continuing ..................................... 153 Index 19 Destination reached ...................... 154 Lane recommendations ................. 152 Off-road ......................................... 157 Traffic reports ................................ 158 Route guidance (navigation) ............ 335 Route guidance (on-board computer) .......................................... 335 Route information see Dynamic route guidance/TMC Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 55 Child restraint systems .................... 55 Occupant Classification System (OCS) ............................................... 46 Overview of occupant safety systems ........................................... 40 Safety notes Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 204 Operating safety ............................ 106 Video DVD mode ........................... 224 Safety systems see Driving safety systems SatRadio ............................................. 200 Displaying information ................... 204 Registering .................................... 201 Selecting a category ...................... 202 Screen SD memory card Seat belts see Display Loading .......................................... 205 Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 55 Belt force limiters ............................ 55 Cleaning ......................................... 421 Correct usage .................................. 52 Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 55 Fastening ......................................... 53 Important safety guidelines ............. 51 Releasing ......................................... 54 Safety guidelines ............................. 41 Special seat belt retractor ............... 57 Warning lamp ................................. 378 Warning lamp (function) ................... 54 Seats Active multicontour seat .......... 97, 241 Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 94 Adjusting lumbar support ................ 97 Adjusting the head restraint ............ 95 Cleaning the cover ......................... 420 Correct driver's seat position ........... 92 Folding the backrests forward/ back ................................................. 96 Important safety notes .................... 93 Multicontour seat ............................ 97 Seat backrest display message ..... 375 Seat heating problem ...................... 98 Seat ventilation problem .................. 98 Selecting (COMAND) ..................... 239 Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 102 Switching seat heating on/off ......... 97 Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 98 Selecting stations (radio) Using station presets ..................... 196 Using station search ...................... 196 Sending DTMF tones ......................... 187 Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 418 Service see ASSYST PLUS service interval display Service interval display Displaying service messages ......... 414 Hiding service messages ............... 414 Notes ............................................. 414 Service messages .......................... 413 Service menu (on-board computer) . 343 Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 479 Capacities ...................................... 476 Coolant (engine) ............................ 479 Engine oil ....................................... 478 Fuel ................................................ 477 Important safety notes .................. 475 Refrigerant (air-conditioning system) .......................................... 479 Washer fluid ................................... 480 Setting a station (radio) Via manual frequency entry ........... 196 Settings Display ........................................... 127 Menu overview .............................. 111 20 Index On-board computer ....................... 343 Picture (COMAND) ......................... 224 Sound settings ............................... 125 System settings ............................. 127 Setting the language COMAND ....................................... 134 Setting the night design ................... 127 Setting the text reader speed .......... 129 Setting the vehicle level ................... 305 Setting the volume Telephone calls .............................. 124 Video AUX ..................................... 230 Side impact air bag ............................. 45 Side marker lamp (display message) ............................................ 361 Side windows Convenience closing feature ............ 87 Convenience opening feature .......... 87 Important safety information ........... 86 Opening/closing .............................. 86 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 88 Resetting ......................................... 88 Sliding sunroof Important safety notes .................... 89 Opening/closing .............................. 89 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 90 Resetting ......................................... 90 SmartKey Changing the battery ....................... 76 Changing the programming ............. 75 Checking the battery ....................... 76 Convenience closing feature ............ 87 Convenience opening feature .......... 87 Display message ............................ 376 Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72 Important safety notes .................... 72 Loss ................................................. 78 Mechanical key ................................ 75 Positions (ignition lock) ................. 267 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78 Starting the engine ........................ 268 SMS message see Text message Snow chains ...................................... 445 Socket Glove box ....................................... 395 Sockets Points to observe before use ......... 394 Trunk ............................................. 395 Sound menu ....................................... 125 Sounds see Sound settings Sound settings Balance and fader .......................... 125 Calling up the sound menu ............ 125 Surround sound ............................. 126 Treble and bass ............................. 125 Spare wheel Notes/data .................................... 468 Storage location ............................ 424 see Emergency spare wheel Specialist workshop ............................ 29 Speech control see Voice Control System Speed, controlling Speed Limit Assist Speedometer see Cruise control see Speed Limit Assist Activating/deactivating the additional speedometer ................. 344 Digital ............................................ 334 In the Instrument cluster ................. 33 Selecting the unit of measurement ................................ 344 see Instrument cluster SPLITVIEW ......................................... 112 Spotlight function ............................. 317 SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Display message ............................ 355 Introduction ..................................... 40 Warning lamp ................................. 383 Warning lamp (function) ................... 40 Standing lamps Display message ............................ 360 Switching on/off ........................... 244 Starting (engine) ................................ 268 Station memory ................................. 197 Steering (display message) .............. 376 Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98 Button overview ............................... 35 Buttons (on-board computer) ...................................... 331 Important safety notes .................... 98 Paddle shifters ............................... 277 Steering wheel heating .................... 99 Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 102 Steering wheel (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 420 Steering wheel heating Switching on/off .............................. 99 Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 277 Stop function Audio DVD ..................................... 207 Video DVD ..................................... 227 Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 338 Storing stations Manually ........................................ 197 Storing stations (radio) Automatically ................................. 197 Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 389 Cup holders ................................... 391 Eyeglasses compartment ............... 389 Glove box ....................................... 388 Important safety information ......... 388 Parcel net ...................................... 390 Rear ............................................... 389 Rear seat backrest ......................... 390 Rear seats (between) ..................... 390 Stowage well beneath the trunk floor .................................................... 391 Summer opening see Convenience opening feature Summer tires ..................................... 444 Sun visor ............................................ 392 Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Surround sound see 3D sound (Harman Kardon® surround sound system) Surround sound (harman/ kardon® surround sound system) Notes ............................................. 126 Switching on/off ........................... 126 Index 21 Suspension tuning Active Body Control ....................... 305 AIRMATIC ...................................... 304 Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ................................................. 260 Switching between picture formats (TV, video) ............................ 224 Switching between summer time and standard time ............................. 129 Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 68 Switching the hands-free microphone on/off ............................ 185 Switching wavebands (radio) ........... 196 System settings Bluetooth® ..................................... 131 Date ............................................... 128 Language ....................................... 134 Programmable button (COMAND) .. 109 Text reader speed .......................... 129 Time ............................................... 128 Time zone ...................................... 129 Voice Control System .................... 129 TA (Traffic Announcements) see Traffic announcements Tachometer ........................................ 331 Tail lamps Display message ............................ 360 TELEAID Tank Tank content Technical data see Fuel tank Fuel gauge ....................................... 33 Notes ............................................. 472 Tires/wheels ................................. 466 Vehicle data ................................... 480 Automatic retrieval of vehicle data (service due date) .......................... 401 Call priority .................................... 399 Display message ............................ 354 Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 399 Emergency call .............................. 396 Important safety notes .................. 395 Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 402 22 Index Telephone MB info call button ........................ 398 Remote vehicle locking .................. 401 Roadside Assistance button .......... 397 Search & Send ............................... 400 Self-test ......................................... 396 System .......................................... 395 Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 401 Accepting/ending a call ................ 183 Accepting a call ............................. 340 Adjusting the volume for calls ....... 124 Basic menu (Bluetooth® interface) ....................................... 182 Calling (outgoing call) .................... 184 Calling voicemail ............................ 185 Conference connection .................. 185 Connecting a mobile phone (general information) ..................... 179 De-authorizing a mobile phone ...... 182 Ending an active call ...................... 185 Entering a number ......................... 184 External authorization (Bluetooth®) ................................... 181 Function restrictions ...................... 178 General notes ................................ 177 Keypad ........................................... 110 Menu (on-board computer) ............ 340 Number from the phone book ........ 341 Operating options .......................... 178 Overview of functions .................... 185 Reception and transmission volume ........................................... 183 Redialing ................................ 184, 341 Rejecting/ending a call ................. 340 Rejecting a call .............................. 183 Rejecting or accepting a waiting call ................................................. 185 Safety notes .................................. 177 Sending DTMF tones ...................... 187 Switching hands-free microphone on/off ............................................ 185 Toggling ......................................... 185 Using the telephone ....................... 183 see Bluetooth® see Call lists see TV Time

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