2012 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

; VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield) = Emission control information plate,

including the certification of both federal and Californian emissions standards

Service products and capacities Important safety notes Service products include the following: Rfuels Rlubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil) Rcoolant Rbrake fluid Rwindshield washer fluid Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. You should therefore only use products that have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Information on tested and approved products can be obtained at a Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at http:// www.mbusa.com (USA only). G WARNING Comply with all valid regulations with respect to handling, storing and disposing of service fluids. Otherwise, you could endanger persons or the environment. Keep service fluids out of the reach of children. For health reasons, you should prevent service fluids from coming into direct contact with your skin or clothing. If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

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476 Service products and capacities

Capacities

Engine oil and filter

Model

Capacity

CL 550 4MATIC28
CL 63 AMG CL 600
CL 65 AMG

9.0 US qt (8.5 l)

9.5 US qt (9.0 l)

Cooling system CL 550 4MATIC28

CL 600

CL 63 AMG

CL 65 AMG

CL 550 4MATIC28
CL 600
CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG All models except AMG vehicles AMG vehicles All models

Tank capacity

Reserve

Windshield/ headlamp cleaning system

Approximately 14.5 US qt (13.7 l) Approximately 15.3 US qt (14.5 l) Approximately 12.2 US qt (11.5 l) Approximately 14.7 US qt (13.9 l) 21.9 US gal (83.0 l) 23.8 US gal (90.0 l)

2.9 US gal (11.0 l)

3.7 US gal (14.0 l) 6.9 US qt (6.5 l)

Fuel, coolant, lubricants, etc. Approved engine oils

MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
anticorrosion/ antifreeze

Premium-grade unleaded gasoline (at least 91 octane, average value between 96 RON/ 86 MON)

MB windshield washer concentrate29
(Y page 480) Mixing ratio for washer fluid (Y page 480)

28 BlueEFFICIENCY 29 Mixed with water or premixed washer fluid with antifreeze protection.

Fuel Important safety notes G WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury. Never allow sparks, flames or smoking materials near gasoline. Turn off the engine before refueling. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing contact. Direct skin contact with fuels and the inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging to your health.

Premium-grade unleaded gasoline ! To ensure the longevity and full

performance of the engine, only premium- grade unleaded gasoline may be used. If there is no premium-grade unleaded gasoline available and regular-grade unleaded gasoline may be used; please observe the following precautions: Ronly fill the fuel tank to half full with

regular-grade unleaded gasoline and fill the rest with premium-grade unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.

Rdo not drive at the maximum speed. Ravoid sudden acceleration. Rif the vehicle is carrying a light load, e.g. two passengers without luggage, do not allow the engine to rev above 3,000 rpm.

Rif the vehicle is fully loaded or is being

operated in mountainous terrain, do not depress the accelerator pedal further than Ô of the pedal travel.

Fuel requirements Use only premium-grade unleaded gasoline. The octane number should be at least 91.

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Details can be found on the gas pump. The octane number is the average value of the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON): (RON + MON) / 2, also known as knock resistance. Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) and/or unleaded gasoline with additives can be used if the concentration of the additives in the fuel does not exceed 10%, e.g.: REthanol RTAME RETBE RIPA RTBA For MTBE, the concentration should not exceed 15%. The concentration of methanol in gasoline including other additives must not exceed 3%. Using mixtures of methanol and ethanol is not permitted. Gasohol, a mixture of 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used. All of these mix fuels must fulfill the fuel requirements, e.g.: Rknock resistance Rboiling point Rvapor pressure

Additives in gasoline One of the main problems of poor fuel quality is the forming of deposits that are caused during the gasoline combustion process. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use fuel brands that have the additives. If you use fuels without these additives for an extended period of time, there may be a buildup of carbon deposits, especially on the inlet valves and in the combustion chamber. This could lead to engine problems, e.g.: Rlonger engine warm-up phase Runeven idle Rengine noise Rmisfiring Rloss of power

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Carbon deposits may form if the availability of gasoline with relevant additives is insufficient (in certain regions). In this case, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or go to the Internet site http://www.mbusa.com (USA only) for a list of approved products. Observe the instructions for use on the product label. Do not mix other fuel additives with fuel. This causes unnecessary costs and could damage the engine. ! Do not refuel with low-grade fuel and do not use fuel additives that are not tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Damage to or malfunctions of the fuel system may otherwise occur.

Engine oil Please bear the following in mind The engine oils are matched to the performance of Mercedes-Benz engines and service intervals. You should therefore only use engine oils and oil filters that are approved for vehicles with maintenance systems. For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or go to the Internet site http://www.mbusa.com (USA only). ! Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a specification other than is necessary to fulfill the prescribed service intervals. Do not change the engine oil or oil filter in order to achieve longer replacement intervals than those prescribed. You could otherwise cause engine damage or damage to the exhaust gas aftertreatment.

Follow the instructions in the service interval display regarding the oil change. Otherwise, you may damage the engine and the exhaust gas aftertreatment.

The table shows which engine oils have been approved for your vehicle. Model

Engine model 278

MB Approval 229.5

CL 550 4MATIC30
CL 600
CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG

275
157
275

229.531

i MB approval is indicated on the oil

containers.

Additives ! Do not use any additives in the engine oil.

This could damage the engine.

Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity, this means that it is thick; a low viscosity means that it is thin. Select an engine oil with an SAE (viscosity) classification suitable for the prevailing outside temperatures. The following table shows the correct SAE classification to be used. The low-temperature characteristics of engine oils can deteriorate significantly, e.g. as a result of aging, soot and fuel deposits. It is therefore strongly recommended that you carry out regular oil changes using an approved engine oil with the appropriate SAE classification.

30 BlueEFFICIENCY 31 Restriction: only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils may be used.

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479

Coolant Important safety notes The coolant is a mixture of water and antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the following tasks: Rcorrosion protection Rantifreeze protection Rraising the boiling point The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with coolant that contains an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor that ensures protection down to approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †). ! Only add coolant that has been premixed

with the desired antifreeze protection. Otherwise, the engine could be damaged. Further information on coolants and on filling can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products, MB Approval 310.1, e.g. on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. You can also consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,

even in countries where high temperatures prevail. Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not sufficiently protected from corrosion and overheating.

If the coolant has antifreeze protection down to -35 ‡ (-37 †), the boiling point of the coolant under operating conditions is approximately 266 ‡ (130 †). Your vehicle has a range of aluminum components. Aluminum components in the engine make it necessary to use antifreeze/ corrosion inhibitor coolant that has been specifically formulated to protect the aluminum parts. Using other antifreeze/ corrosion inhibitors without these characteristics affects the service life. The coolant must be used throughout the year in order to maintain the necessary corrosion

Refrigerant of the air-conditioning system The air-conditioning system is filled with R134a refrigerant and a special PAG lubricant. ! Never use refrigerant R 12 (CFC) or

mineral lubricants. Otherwise, you could damage the air-conditioning system.

Brake fluid G WARNING Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling point. If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the brake system when the brakes are applied hard (e.g. when driving downhill). This would impair braking efficiency. You should have the brake fluid renewed at regular intervals. The brake fluid change intervals can be found in the Service Booklet.

Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes- Benz. Information about approved brake fluids can be obtained from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.

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protection and to provide protection from overheating. In the Service Booklet, you can find information on the intervals for renewal. The renewal interval is determined by the coolant type and the engine cooling system design. The renewal interval in the Service Booklet is only valid if the coolant is renewed or filled up with Mercedes-Benz approved products. Therefore, only use MB 325.0 or 326.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze or another Mercedes-Benz approved product of the same specification. Information on other products with the same specifications that are approved by Mercedes-Benz can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. The coolant is checked at every maintenance interval at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentration in the engine cooling system should: Rbe at least 50%. This will protect the engine

cooling system against freezing down to approximately -35 ‡ (-37 † ).

Rnot exceed 55% (antifreeze protection to -49 ‡ [-45 † ]); otherwise, heat will not dissipate as effectively.

If the coolant level is too low, MB 325.0 or 326.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze should be added. Have the engine cooling system checked for possible leaks.

Windshield/headlamp cleaning system G WARNING Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/ antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned.

Use MB SummerFit windshield washer concentrate at temperatures above freezing: X Mix 1 part MB SummerFit with 100 parts

water.

Use MB WinterFit windshield washer concentrate at temperatures below freezing: X At temperatures down to 14 ‡(Ò 10 †): mix

1 part MB WinterFit with 2 parts water.

X At temperatures down to Ò 4 ‡(Ò 20 †): mix

1 part MB WinterFit with 1 part water.

X At temperatures down to

Ò 20.2 ‡(Ò 29 †): mix 2 parts MB WinterFit with 1 part water.

! Only SummerFit and WinterFit can be

mixed. Otherwise, the jets could become blocked.

Vehicle data

For the specified vehicle data, please note that: RThe heights specified may vary due to:

tires load

- condition of the suspension - optional equipment All models Vehicle length Vehicle width including exterior mirrors Vehicle height Wheelbase Front track Rear track Turning circle Maximum trunk load

200.8 in (5099 mm) 83.9 in (2130 mm)

55.9 in (1419 mm) 116.3 in (2955 mm) 63.0 in (1601 mm) 63.3 in (1607 mm) 38.2 ft (11.63 m) Maximum 220 lb

(100 kg)

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CL 63 AMG Vehicle length Vehicle height Turning circle

CL 65 AMG Vehicle length Vehicle height Turning circle

201.0 in (5106 mm) 56.1 in (1425 mm) 38.1 ft (11.60 m)

201.0 in (5106 mm) 56.2 in (1428 mm) 38.1 ft (11.60 m)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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