; 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.
Service products and capacities
475
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.
Service products and capacities
477
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.
Service products and capacities
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)
Vehicle data 481
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)
482
483
484
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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
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
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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
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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
Index
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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