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Controls in detail

Loading and storing

Storage compartments below the front
seats

Tab

Compartment cover

왘

Opening:

Pull tab

upward and fold

cover

forward.

Eyeglasses compartment

Eyeglasses compartment mark

왘

Opening:

Press mark

왘

Closing:

Swing eyeglasses compart-

ment upward until it engages.

Parcel net in front passenger footwell

Warning!

The parcel net is intended for storing

light-weight items only.

Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or

fragile objects may not be transported in the

parcel net. In an accident, during hard brak-

ing, or sudden maneuvers, they could be in-

jury to vehicle occupants.

The parcel net cannot protect transported

goods in the event of an accident.

Summary of Contents for 2008 CL-Class

Page 1: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Bild in der Gr e 215x70 mm einf gen Operator s Manual CL Class Order No 6515 2259 13 Part No 216 584 76 81 USA Edition C 2008 CL Class 2 1 6 5 8 4 7 6 8 1...

Page 2: ...CL 550 CL 600 CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG...

Page 3: ...re and also the safety of you and your passen gers we ask you to make a small invest ment of time Please read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your refer...

Page 4: ...nic recording devices 23 At a glance 25 Exterior view 26 Cockpit 28 Instrument cluster 30 Control systems 32 Storage compartments 34 Center console 36 Overhead control panel 37 Driver s door control p...

Page 5: ...116 Inserting CDs and DVDs 116 Inserting a PCMCIA card 117 Ejecting CDs and DVDs 118 Ejecting a PCMCIA card 118 Submenu overview 119 Switching to audio CD audio DVD or MP3 mode 120 Stop function 121 P...

Page 6: ...ting process 183 Loading a DVD into the DVD changer 184 Updating 185 General notes 187 Input restrictions 188 Navigation system menu overview 189 Calling up the map display and switching to navigation...

Page 7: ...ast destinations 254 COMAND system settings 255 Systems settings menu overview 255 Display settings 255 Time settings 255 Voice Control settings 257 Setting the system language 258 Assigning the favor...

Page 8: ...s with the address book open 328 Voice Control radio 329 Radio operation 329 Radio commands 329 Voice Control CD DVD changer MP3 333 Operation 333 Commands 334 Voice Control command list 335 Command l...

Page 9: ...hield wipers 400 Intermittent wiping 401 Single wipe 401 Wiping with windshield washer fluid 401 Power windows 402 Opening and closing power windows 402 Summer opening feature 404 Convenience closing...

Page 10: ...ing and closing power tilt sliding sunroof 506 Synchronizing 508 Loading and storing 509 Loading instructions 509 Storage compartments 509 Cup holders 513 Trunk 514 Useful features 516 Sun visors 516...

Page 11: ...ng terminology 585 Rotating tires 589 Winter driving 590 Winter tires 590 Snow chains 591 Maintenance 592 Maintenance service indicator message 592 Calling up the maintenance service indicator display...

Page 12: ...t down 717 Technical data 719 Parts service 720 Warranty coverage 721 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 721 Identification labels 722 Layout of poly V belt drive 724 CL 550 724 CL 600 a...

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Page 14: ...for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them even if in indi vidual cases an official approval or authori zation by governmental or other agencies should exist Use of such par...

Page 15: ...erve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore infor mation illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Optional equipment is also describ...

Page 16: ...retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc curs 1 the same substantial defect or mal function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehic...

Page 17: ...Roadside Assistance Pro gram brochure in the USA or the Road side Assistance section of the Service Warranty Information booklet in Canada in your vehicle literature portfolio Change of address or own...

Page 18: ...leaded fuels will damage the catalysts gasoline may have a considerably low er octane rating and improper fuel can cause engine damage Certain Mercedes Benz models are avail able for delivery in Euro...

Page 19: ...ou will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehi cle This section also describes technical innovations Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the pro...

Page 20: ...ual equipment of your vehicle This symbol points to instructions for you to follow A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple step procedure page This symbol tells you wher...

Page 21: ...ev er turn off the engine while driving Warning G Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires wheels for example when running over an obstacle road debris or a pothole may cause serious damage...

Page 22: ...nter to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the Mercedes Benz Center management or if necessary conta...

Page 23: ...in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recal...

Page 24: ...fter a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes with the consent of th...

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Page 26: ...25 At a glance Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Control systems Storage compartments Center console Overhead control panel Driver s door control panel...

Page 27: ...26 At a glance Exterior view...

Page 28: ...ning and closing 352 362 Item Page 6 Exterior rear view mirror Parking position 381 384 7 Towing the vehicle 710 8 Rims and tires Checking tire inflation pressure Minispare wheel Flat tire 727 571 683...

Page 29: ...28 At a glance Cockpit...

Page 30: ...Electronic Stability Pro gram ESP switch Parktronic Park Assist deactivation switch Swivel COMAND display COMAND instrument cluster display illumination 51 461 72 466 471 85 85 434 9 COMAND display 8...

Page 31: ...30 At a glance Instrument cluster...

Page 32: ...al function telltale USA only Low tire pressure tell tale Canada only 618 L Left turn signal indicator lamp 410 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 410 v ESP warning lamp 614 l Distance warning lamp 1...

Page 33: ...32 At a glance Control systems...

Page 34: ...148 6 Instrument cluster illumination 434 7 Swivel COMAND display 85 8 COMAND display illumination 85 9 COMAND display 84 a CD DVD changer 116 b PCMCIA card slot 117 c Favorite button 259 d Rear head...

Page 35: ...34 At a glance Storage compartments...

Page 36: ...ompartment be tween rear seats 512 512 Item Page 7 Rear storage box 513 8 Side storage pocket in trunk Retainer for Operator s Manu al pouch 515 9 Storage spaces under trunk floor 514 a Side storage p...

Page 37: ...just ment left 494 6 Front defroster 494 7 Air recirculation 496 8 Climate control on off 493 9 Residual engine heat and ventilation REST 498 a Rear window defroster 496 Item Page b Manual fan speed a...

Page 38: ...ng on off 398 4 Front interior lighting on off 398 5 Power tilt sliding sunroof switch 506 6 Tele Aid emergency call sys tem button 522 7 Interior lighting control 398 Item Page 8 Right reading lamp o...

Page 39: ...seat exterior mirror and steering wheel settings 385 5 Selector button for front passenger seat 370 6 Seat heating Seat ventilation 375 376 7 Seat adjustment 368 Item Page 8 Exterior rear view mirror...

Page 40: ...39 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...

Page 41: ...systems their pro tective functions work in conjunction with each other The SRS system conducts a self test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running This...

Page 42: ...mp comes on during driving or does not come on at all the SRS self check has detected a malfunction For your safety we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediatel...

Page 43: ...ition with your back against the backrest Fasten your seat belt and make sure that it is prop erly positioned on your body page 388 Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force a prope...

Page 44: ...er to do its job To help avoid the possibility of injury please follow these guidelines 1 Occupants especially children should never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door wher...

Page 45: ...t of your pas sengers that you replace deployed air bags and repair any malfunctioning air bags to make sure the vehicle will continue to provide supplemental crash protection for occupants Warning G...

Page 46: ...s will be hot after an air bag has inflated Do not touch Never place your feet on the instrument panel dashboard or on the seat Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat In addition impr...

Page 47: ...a preset deploy ment threshold Knee bag The knee bag 3 is located on the driver side lower instrument panel It is designed to operate together with the driver air bag in certain frontal impacts excee...

Page 48: ...nger seat and the seat belt fastened latch plate properly in serted into buckle the front passenger side impact air bag will deploy regardless of the empty seat The side impact air bags are not deploy...

Page 49: ...the front passenger should always use the 59 indicator lamp as an indication of whether or not the front passenger is properly positioned i The system does not deactivate the front passenger side impa...

Page 50: ...nger front air bag is activated When the OCS senses that the front passen ger seat occupant is classified as an adult or someone larger than a small individual the 59 indicator lamp will illumi nate f...

Page 51: ...nt seat We therefore strongly recommend that you always place a child in a rear facing child restraint in the back seat If you must install a rear facing child restraint on the front passenger seat be...

Page 52: ...small individ ual such as a young teenager or a small adult or a child weighing more than the weight of a typical 12 month old child in a standard child restraint instances where the system may suppr...

Page 53: ...d in a position that is as upright as possible with your back against the seat backrest While seated an occupant should not position him herself in such a way as to cause the occupant s weight to be l...

Page 54: ...your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled Without your seat belt buckled you are much more likely to hit the interior of the ve hicle or be ejected from it...

Page 55: ...pact air bags window cur tain air bags for side windows ETD seat belt emergency tensioning device with seat belt force limiters and front seat knee bolsters The system is de signed to enhance the prot...

Page 56: ...s de scribed before If the driver s or the front passenger s seat belt remains unfastened after 60 seconds the warning chime stops sounding the seat belt telltale stops flashing but continues to be il...

Page 57: ...e for the front seats reduces the retracting force of the seat belts when they are in normal use Preventive occupant safety PRE SAFE Your vehicle automatically takes preven tive measures to better pro...

Page 58: ...dous situation is over with out an accident occurring PRE SAFE de creases the air pressure in the air pockets of the drive dynamic multicontour front seats You can readjust all of the settings made by...

Page 59: ...quired by law in all 50 states the District of Columbia the U S territories and all Canadian provinces Infants and small children should be seat ed in an appropriate infant or child restraint system p...

Page 60: ...hors and top tether strap fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer s instructions Occupants especially children should al ways sit as upright as possible properly use the seat belts and us...

Page 61: ...manufacturer s instructions For children larger than the typical 12 month old child the front passenger front air bag may or may not be activated page 49 Warning G Infants and small children should ne...

Page 62: ...ge hook is at tached the child restraint itself can be se cured Tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufac turer s instructions Reinstall cover after removing the tether str...

Page 63: ...ll child seat according to manufactur er s instructions The child seat must be firmly attached to the right and left side anchors An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident wh...

Page 64: ...s out The rear side windows can be operated using the respective switch located in the rear trim panels Warning G Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle...

Page 65: ...g two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized m...

Page 66: ...dicator lamp in the instrument cluster page 30 comes on when you switch on the ignition page 365 It goes out when the engine is running Warning G The following factors increase the risk of ac cidents...

Page 67: ...mfort It is coupled with ABS ESP and BAS Adaptive Brake takes driver and vehi cle characteristics into consideration thus achieving an optimal braking effect Warning G When the ABS is malfunctioning t...

Page 68: ...ssure until the emergency braking situation is over The ABS will prevent the wheels from locking When you release the brake pedal the brakes function again as normal The BAS is then deactivated For mo...

Page 69: ...val tampering or altering of the de vice will void any warranties and is not permitted by the FCC Do not tamper with alter or use in any non approved way Any unauthorized modification to this device c...

Page 70: ...or parked vehicles at road speeds of up to approximately 40 mph 70 km h BAS Plus can only assist you when the radar sensors are switched on and func tional You can check whether the sensors are activ...

Page 71: ...oad surface and handling The ESP recognizes when a wheel is spin ning or if the vehicle starts to skid By ap plying brakes to the appropriate wheel and by limiting the engine output the ESP works to s...

Page 72: ...annot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The ca pabilities of an ESP equipped veh...

Page 73: ...he vehicle the engine output is not limited which allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip the electronic traction system will still apply the brakes to a spinning wh...

Page 74: ...Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP switched off This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G T...

Page 75: ...ESP Press ESP switch 1 The ESP warning lamp v in the in strument cluster goes out You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP switched on i When the ESP is switched off and one or more driv...

Page 76: ...istered in Canada you must switch off the radar sensor system page 302 Canadian law does not permit the use of the radar sensor system page 302 for vehicles from outside of Canada When you switch off...

Page 77: ...erence re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Removal tampering or altering of the device will void any warranties and is not permitted Do not tamper with al...

Page 78: ...clear at all times including the area un der the brake pedal Objects stored in this area may impair pedal movement which could interfere with the braking ability of the PRE SAFE Brake Do not place yo...

Page 79: ...AFE Brake maneuver by pressing down all the way on the accel erator or using kickdown releasing the brake pedal The PRE SAFE Brake maneuver is termi nated immediately when you avoid the obstacle by ev...

Page 80: ...the ignition page 365 Anti theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens a door the trunk the hood The alarm will stay on even if...

Page 81: ...GO In vehicles with KEYLESS GO Grasp an outside door handle The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be within 3 ft 1 m of the vehicle Press the KEYLESS GO start stop but ton page 366 The SmartKey with KEYL...

Page 82: ...ND FM AM radio COMAND satellite radio COMAND audio CD audio DVD MP3 COMAND AUX COMAND video DVD COMAND telephone COMAND navigation COMAND system settings COMAND vehicle menu COMAND automatic climate c...

Page 83: ...traffic conditions Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your car covers a distance of 44 feet approximately 14 m ev ery second COMAND supplies you with information to help...

Page 84: ...is for ex ample by the fact that certain menu items cannot be selected or that the COMAND display shows a corresponding message Switching COMAND on or off Press the o shortcut button in the center con...

Page 85: ...s 1 Status line 2 Main functions 3 Main area 4 Submenus 5 Climate control settings A white bar under the main functions 2 in dicates the active area Once you have selected a main function 2 the main a...

Page 86: ...ring wheel buttons as they relate to COMAND features described in this section Adjusting COMAND display illumination 1 Knob Brightening illumination Turn knob 1 clockwise Dimming illumination Turn kno...

Page 87: ...ND controller to select menu functions shown on the COMAND display 1 COMAND controller You can operate the COMAND controller as follows press briefly or press and hold rotate to the left or right slid...

Page 88: ...t a destination for navigation ymz Rotate Move through vertical or horizontal menus Move through text Program settings qmr Slide Move through vertical menus Exit horizontal menus Slide and hold Move t...

Page 89: ...functions and their main menus Each main function has a main menu Each menu item in turn has several submenu items Navi Page Audio Page Telephone Page Commands menus Map Display 193 FM AM Radio 98 Tel...

Page 90: ...bmenu overview 130 Locator Lighting 261 Switching to video DVD mode 130 Exterior Mirror Convenience Settings 262 Pause playback 132 Automatic Locking 263 DVD menu 134 Easy Entry Exit Feature 264 Video...

Page 91: ...ming selection Press n Vertical menus Moving through the menu Slide rmq or rotate ymz Selecting a menu item Press n Exiting a menu without making a se lection Slide omp in the opposite di rection of t...

Page 92: ...d press Back in the bottom line or Press back button L in the center console page 84 Switching to the list Slide qm or Select and press in the second line from the bottom Exiting list Slide om to sele...

Page 93: ...ividual menu items Example Audio Audio FM AM Radio Radio Save Station If you already see one of the submenus on the screen e g the Audio Audio Radio submenu it is not necessary to perform the first st...

Page 94: ...u appears Selecting Radio Slide mr or rotate ymz Confirming selection Press n The Radio submenu appears Select Save Station from selection list by rotating ymz or sliding rmq Select desired position C...

Page 95: ...olume 1 Thumbwheel Adjusting Turn thumbwheel The volume of the currently selected audio source changes i The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on page 83 i When the sound is m...

Page 96: ...a telephone call turn thumbwheel or press or on the multifunc tion steering wheel Selecting sound settings You can select different sound settings for each individual audio source The respec tive sou...

Page 97: ...in both stereo as well as multi channel audio formats it may be necessary to adapt the audio format page 124 i The LOGIC7 ON function of the har man kardon LOGIC7 surround sound system makes it possib...

Page 98: ...on the medium are played back Due to the vehicle s spatial charac teristics an optimal sound experience is not en sured on all seats i Please note the following For an ideal sound experience at all s...

Page 99: ...ise you could be involved in an accident in which you or others could be injured i The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on page 83 Radio except Weather Band Presets except We...

Page 100: ...o switch to Weather Band 7 To switch to AM waveband 8 Selected waveband 9 Preset options a Radio options Switching wavebands You can switch between the FM AM and WB Weather Band wavebands Select Audio...

Page 101: ...he controller is being slid or rotated the system searches upward or down ward and stops at the next receivable station channel Selecting stations using station presets Select Audio Audio FM AM Radio...

Page 102: ...he frequency using the tele phone keypad Press on the telephone keypad page 86 Enter frequency using the R 9 buttons COMAND tunes in to the frequency en tered Selecting channels using the channel list...

Page 103: ...AM Radio FM or AM Select Presets All three of these will call up a station pre set screen The dot R in front of a preset position indicates that the currently select ed station is saved there Selectin...

Page 104: ...on the previous setting When the display is switched on a check mark appears in front of the Show Station Info menu item i This function is not available for Weather Band The Autostore function saves...

Page 105: ...functions Only use the COMAND when road and traffic conditions permit you to do so Otherwise you could be involved in an accident in which you or others could be injured i The components and operatin...

Page 106: ...appears de pends on the activation status of the satellite radio service The following options are possible Satellite radio service is not activated Only the preview channel is activated Satellite ra...

Page 107: ...te radio menu appears You will hear the channel last tuned in provid ed that it can be received i If a subscription is not included with system purchase credit card information is required to activate...

Page 108: ...your subscription Which channels are shown depends on the selected program category 4 Note that categories and channels shown in illus trations are dependent on programming content delivered by the se...

Page 109: ...indicates that this is the channel currently select ed and being listened to Select station preset and briefly press n or Enter a position number with the tele phone keypad using digits 1 to 9 page 8...

Page 110: ...s included in your sub scription Entering the channel number using the telephone keypad Press on the telephone keypad page 86 Enter channel number using the R 9 buttons Further operation depends on wh...

Page 111: ...will call up a preset menu The dot R in front of a preset posi tion indicates that this is the channel cur rently selected and being listened to Selecting a preset position Slide qmr or rotate ymz Sav...

Page 112: ...ce Center Select Audio Audio Sat Ra dio Sat Radio Service The telephone number of the SIRIUS Service Center and the twelve digit electronic serial number SIRIUS ID of the particular receiver are displ...

Page 113: ...ser radiation if you open the casing or if the casing is faulty or damaged COMAND does not contain any parts that you are able to maintain yourself For safety reasons all maintenance work must be car...

Page 114: ...maximum of 255 folders Each folder can contain a maximum of 255 tracks and 255 folders A disc can contain a maximum of 4000 tracks Usual ly this number will not be reached because each minute of an M...

Page 115: ...you know the applicable copyright regulations and that you comply with these If you own these rights yourself e g for your own compositions and recordings or the copyright holder has granted you per m...

Page 116: ...aying copied discs There is a large variety of discs disc writing soft ware and writers available This variety means that there is no guarantee that the system will be able to play discs that you have...

Page 117: ...audio CDs or DVDs 1 Disc slot 2 Load button all magazine trays 3 Magazine tray buttons 1 6 Warning G Only insert a CD or DVD when the vehicle is stationary There is a risk of accident by be ing distra...

Page 118: ...1 The DVD changer switches to the next empty magazine tray Repeat last two steps until all trays are loaded The DVD changer will play the last disc you loaded if it has been loaded correctly it is a...

Page 119: ...ches to the first loaded tray and ejects the disc Take disc out of slot 1 The DVD changer switches to the next loaded magazine tray and ejects the disc Repeat last step until magazine is empty Ejectin...

Page 120: ...nly Tracks Track List Tracks A Z Folders MP3 mode only Changer Sound Normal Track Sequence Pause playback Show track list audio CD mode and audio DVD mode Select folder Select medium Treble Random Tra...

Page 121: ...tings 9 Medium selection a To call up track listing b Disc type c Playback options Example display in audio DVD mode 1 Current playback option 2 Track number 3 Disc number 4 Disc name only if saved on...

Page 122: ...Stop function Stopping playback Select Audio Audio DVD Audio Stop Restarting playback Select Audio Audio DVD Audio Play Playback starts at the beginning of the DVD Pause function In audio CD audio DVD...

Page 123: ...r DVD mode only Rotate ymz Selecting from the track list Select Audio Audio Select CD DVD Audio or MP3 Selecting a track using the COMAND controller Select Tracks Tracks A Z or Track list or Only in M...

Page 124: ...ent folder ap pears This is what the illustration in the right column is showing as well 1 Back folder symbol 2 Current track symbol 3 Track symbol Selecting one folder higher Select the Q symbol The...

Page 125: ...e folder and any sub folders playback in random order Repeat Folder in MP3 mode only Tracks in the active folder will be re peated until you switch the function off Selecting an option Select Audio Au...

Page 126: ...nel 3 Audio AUX jack right channel Audio AUX Switching to Audio AUX mode Select Audio Audio AUX The Audio AUX menu appears You will hear the medium in the external audio source if it has been connecte...

Page 127: ...ing to Video AUX mode Select Video Video AUX The Video AUX menu appears You will see the medium in the external audio source if it has been connected and switched to play You can adjust the following...

Page 128: ...Press n Changing the picture format Show the menu system if necessary page 131 Select Video AUX AUX The DVD V menu appears The dotRin front of a menu item 16 9 Optimized 4 3 or Wide screen indicates...

Page 129: ...irements Correct regional code NTSC or PAL TV standard The appropriate information is usually giv en either on the DVD or the DVD box The factory setting of COMAND is regional code 1 The setting can b...

Page 130: ...l in the display Inserting or ejecting DVDs Inserting a DVD page 116 or Ejecting a DVD page 118 Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs These could peel away and damage COMAND COMAND is designed...

Page 131: ...hanger Sound DVD Functions Pause playback Pause Playback Select medium Treble Brightness Continue playback Stop playback Bass Contrast Restart playback Balance Fader Color 3D Sound 16 9 Optimized 4 3...

Page 132: ...g the menu system Showing the menu Press n Hiding the menu Press n when the main menu area is selected Menu system 1 Video DVD options 2 Pause 3 Stop 4 Medium selection 5 Sound settings Fast forward r...

Page 133: ...tarts again from the beginning Pause playback Select Video Video Video DVD Show the menu system if necessary page 131 Pause playback Select Pause In the display Pause changes to Play Continue playback...

Page 134: ...DVD V Brightness Contrast or Color Changing settings Slide qmr or turn ymz until you reach the desired set ting Saving settings Press n Changing the picture format Select Video Video Video DVD Show th...

Page 135: ...selection Press n The selection menu appears Reconfirming the selection Select Select COMAND carries out the action de fined by the selected DVD menu item Stopping the film or skipping to the beginni...

Page 136: ...Select Menu Language or Audio Lan guage In both cases a selection list will ap pear The dotRin front of an entry indicates the current language i Depending on the DVD it is possible the menu items H...

Page 137: ...urn ymz until you reach the desired setting Saving a setting Press n Exiting the menu Slide omp Interactive content Selecting an action Slide qmr or omp or turn ymz until you reach the desired setting...

Page 138: ...m h your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet approxima tely 14 m every second 1 Observe all legal requirements Warning G Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built in or attached ant...

Page 139: ...set is described in the re spective separate Operating Instructions Caller ID COMAND can display the telephone num ber and the name of the caller e g for an incoming call and also in other menus or di...

Page 140: ...in vehicle or on display COMAND telephone features supported via Bluetooth communication and thus available for your use may vary The descriptions and illustrations in this section are based on the u...

Page 141: ...et satellite radio stations and enter the channel number page 109 Select a medium from the DVD chang er page 122 Select a track from CD DVD Audio or MP3 page 123 Select a scene chapter from a video DV...

Page 142: ...g the COMAND controller Select Telephone Dial 911 Entering the number using the tele phone keypad Enter digits 9 1 1 page 140 Press s Placing a 911 emergency call after entering PIN PIN2 PUK PUK2 or u...

Page 143: ...ect Telephone Entering Select all the digits in se quence Deleting a digit Select and briefly press n Deleting an entire number Select and press and hold n until the number is deleted Confirming an en...

Page 144: ...d by your telephone ser vice provider Enter PUK PUK2 digits into mobile phone Entering the unlock code Many mobile phones can be protected from unauthorized use with an unlock code see mobile phone op...

Page 145: ...mo bile phone is insert ed in the cradle Data Connections Call lists not during a call Text message not during a call DTMF only during a call Mic OFF ON only during a call Display COMAND phone book A...

Page 146: ...ain telephone menu has already been called up the Calls Di aled list will appear page 146 1 Numbers characters to enter tele phone number 2 Symbol for new voice message in mailbox 3 Symbol for unread...

Page 147: ...if the respective list has no entries The Call Lists menu item does not function if neither list has any entries i In the list of calls received you will see the name of caller 4 if the caller transm...

Page 148: ...mber is filled in automatically The data field for the last name is also filled in automatically if the entry to be saved contains a name If you would like to save the entry now Select 1 Data field 2...

Page 149: ...f you select Yes a selection list will appear containing the four existing numbers Select the number to be overwritten COMAND overwrites the selected num ber with the new data Incoming call Rejecting...

Page 150: ...itching screen to telephone mode Call up main telephone menu page 145 Entering digits Select desired digits by rotating ymz or sliding omp and press n Deleting individual digits Select and briefly pre...

Page 151: ...dialing You can save telephone numbers in the speed dial preset locations on the mobile phone and call up the speed dial presets see mobile phone operating instructions You can also call up speed dia...

Page 152: ...ne keypad Switching screen to telephone mode Call up main telephone menu page 145 Single digit numbers Press and hold the A 9 buttons or Single and two digit numbers Enter number using the A 9 buttons...

Page 153: ...F menu During a call select DTMF The DTMF dialing display appears 1 Back to the call display 2 Character entry 3 To call up the phone book Sending individual characters Rotate ymz or slide omp and sel...

Page 154: ...ring a call From the hands free system to the Bluetooth headset The call transfer is controlled by pressing the PTT button on the Bluetooth headset see headset operating instructions Nor mally it is s...

Page 155: ...hone From the mobile phone to the hands free system Insert mobile phone into cradle Once the call has been transferred to the hands free feature all the functions will be available to you which are de...

Page 156: ...nder the main entry 4 Symbol for summarized entries from the mobile phone with the same name but different telephone numbers 5 Smart speller 6 Voice entry symbol 7 To close the phone book Entries with...

Page 157: ...osed 4 To call up options 5 Symbol for open subentry list 6 List of phone book entries 7 Subentry list with category symbols and telephone numbers Switching from the list to the smart speller Select B...

Page 158: ...he char acters of the entry you are searching for one by one Deleting individual characters Se lect and briefly press n Each time you enter or delete a charac ter the closest match will be displayed a...

Page 159: ...r of an entry Select entry page 157 Press n or Press s on the telephone keypad A list appears if the entry contains sub entries Select desired subentry Press n again or Press s on the telephone key pa...

Page 160: ...on the previous setting you will change to letters with special char acters or to numbers with special char acters Displaying special characters as in put characters Select Sym bols Returning input ch...

Page 161: ...hone page 157 Select Options Save New En try Selecting a number category Select a category e g Home Selecting a telephone category Select a category e g Land Line Confirming selection Select Save The...

Page 162: ...er function After selecting an entry press n If there are fewer than four numbers assigned to the selected entry in the selected number category COMAND will save the data If four numbers are saved for...

Page 163: ...with the data field for entering the new tele phone number Entering digits Select all digits one by one from the input characters Moving cursor in the data field Select Y or Z Deleting individual dig...

Page 164: ...mpares the phone book entries with the address book entries If all of the telephone numbers of a phone book entry in the mobile phone are present in an address book entry the ad dress book shows only...

Page 165: ...that contain a name and a telephone number you will see the name and the number If a phone book entry in the mobile phone contains several telephone numbers you will see the message Multiple Numbers i...

Page 166: ...epeatedly until de sired entry is highlighted Entering data into a field Select desired characters one by one from the input characters Toggling upper and lower case for the input characters Select or...

Page 167: ...numbers 3 Category symbol 4 Smart speller 5 Symbol for voice entry 6 Back to the main address book display Entries with category symbol 3 come from the mobile phone The following cate gory symbols are...

Page 168: ...setting you will change to letters with special char acters or to numbers with special char acters Entering characters Select the char acters one by one of the entry you are searching for Deleting ind...

Page 169: ...Selected data field 4 Display of set data type in example display home data is set symbol and Home display 5 To call up options i The options available under Options menu item 5 depend on which data...

Page 170: ...n Closing the detailed view Select Back Displaying of a complete phone book entry in the mobile phone Searching for the desired entry Search for a phone book entry in the mobile phone page 166 Press n...

Page 171: ...gh light the telephone number data field page 168 Select Options Change Catego ry Select a number category e g Home Select a telephone category e g Land Line Select Save COMAND saves the data if there...

Page 172: ...f four numbers are already saved for the entry in the selected number category a prompt will appear asking whether one of the data fields should be overwritten Select Yes or No If you select Yes a sel...

Page 173: ...ch for example if it is not spelled in the same way as the destination entry Address data is complete and matches digital map If Navigate is selected the navigation system starts the route calculation...

Page 174: ...ering a house number section page 212 If all data is available and matches the dig ital map data the navigation system starts the route calculation Voice entries Adding or changing a voice entry Searc...

Page 175: ...s new address book entry Search for phone book entry in mobile phone page 166 or Display details of a phone book entry in the mobile phone page 158 Select Options Save New En try Select a number categ...

Page 176: ...mpt asking whether one of the ex isting numbers should be overwritten Select Yes or No If you select Yes a selection list will appear containing the four existing numbers Select the number to be overw...

Page 177: ...freely available ISM Industrial Scientific Medi cal wireless network that works at 2 45 GHz Ranges of up to ten meters are possible with Bluetooth Activate or deactivate Bluetooth Select Telephone Da...

Page 178: ...etected devices whether autho rized or not All authorized devices whether detect ed or not 1 Authorized and detected device de vice and padlock symbol are the same color 2 Device which was not detecte...

Page 179: ...functions The following functions are available Receive Read The following conditions must be fulfilled in order to use the functions The mobile phone is inserted in the cra dle and switched on The P...

Page 180: ...Select SMS message Options Details The detailed view appears Closing detailed view Slide qmr or press n i The symbol only appears for those mes sages which are received while the mobile phone is inse...

Page 181: ...ber is filled in automatically 1 Data field 2 Input mark cursor 3 Input characters Proceed as described in the Changing data field paragraph in the Assigning a New Entry in the Address Book sec tion p...

Page 182: ...category paragraph in the Saving SMS sender as new address book entry section page 180 Adding an SMS sender s telephone num ber to an existing address book entry Press n Save Number Add Proceed as des...

Page 183: ...e incorrect navigation commands if the data in the digital map does not correspond with the actual road traffic situation DVD maps do not cover all areas nor all routes within an area For example if t...

Page 184: ...ting scratches fingerprints and dust on discs Use a commercially available cleaning cloth to clean discs Do not wipe them with a circular motion but only in straight lines from the center out wards Pl...

Page 185: ...cient power COMAND may automatically switch off during the process in order to protect the bat tery If this occurs restart the update with the engine running period Similarly if the SmartKey position...

Page 186: ...If you select No COMAND automati cally ejects the DVD and the map data is not updated Take DVD out of the slot If you select Yes the map data is up dated Map data is already installed You will see a m...

Page 187: ...ard disk inte grated in COMAND is defective Consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Map software is not compatible with the navigation system You will see a message that the update is not possible...

Page 188: ...of the navigation sys tem depends on GPS reception among other things In certain situations GPS re ception may be impaired there may be in terference or no reception at all e g in tunnels in multistor...

Page 189: ...ute The message Navigation Unavailable Please refer to the operating instructions appears Deleting message Switch COMAND off and back on Units of measurement The units of measurement in navigation mod...

Page 190: ...osition RPT only with route guidance active Destination Information about the active route guid ance Call up real time traf fic messages Call up route info Call up route browser Call up the de tour fu...

Page 191: ...he map with the menu system either shown or hidden Illustration map with route guidance inac tive and with the menu system shown 1 Current vehicle position Illustration map with route guidance inac ti...

Page 192: ...a needle on the scale 4 Previously set value before calling up the scale As soon as you rotate ymz scale 2 appears Rotating clockwise zooms in rotating counterclockwise zooms out Saving current vehic...

Page 193: ...see the explanation be low Centering the map on the vehicle or destination position Centering on the vehicle s position Select Navi Position Vehicle Position Map or Press back button L when the cross...

Page 194: ...e following may be displayed 8 Heading Up the map is dis played so that the direction of travel is always up the orange point of the icon points north 9 North Up the map view is dis played so that nor...

Page 195: ...s is ac tive You can switch on the symbol displays for more than one POI Exiting menu Slide omp or press back button L in the center console page 84 Arrival time and distance You can set whether the e...

Page 196: ...gnals for positioning can be received 3 Coordinate display Display options with geo coordinate dis play switched on If the crosshair is displayed on the map view map was moved manually only dis play 3...

Page 197: ...ccount Select Navi Navi Mode The mode list appears A square indi cates the current setting Select route type Fast Route or Short Route Exit menu Slide omp or press back button L in the center console...

Page 198: ...ND will verify whether it can in corporate the modes if you select them with route guidance active If it can COMAND calculates a new route while incorporating the modes selected If it cannot you will...

Page 199: ...p the address input menu Select Navi Destination Ad dress Entry The address input menu appears It shows a state USA or a province CDN Which state or province is shown depends on the vehicle s loca tio...

Page 200: ...ar last character entry 5 Currently selectable characters 6 Currently non selectable characters 7 Input characters 8 List of states 9 Currently selected characters While the numbers are being selected...

Page 201: ...de qm or Select in the second line from the bottom and press n List of states without input characters Selecting a state Slide qmr or rotate ymz Canceling selection Select Back by sliding om and press...

Page 202: ...ss input menu select State Prov Last States Provinc es The list of most recently entered states USA or provinces CDN appears The last entry is at the top of the list Select desired state USA or desire...

Page 203: ...st corre sponds to the input data as it has been entered up to that point At the same time COMAND automatically supplements numbers 2 entered by the user with other likely numbers 3 Selecting numbers...

Page 204: ...disappear You see the list of zip codes without the input characters Here you can confirm the current entry or make another selection During character entry you can also man ually switch to the list...

Page 205: ...the address input menu select City The list of cities appears either with or without the input characters page 206 Whether or not the input characters ap pear depends on how many cities are available...

Page 206: ...esponds to the input data as it has been entered up to that point At the same time COMAND automatically supplements characters 2 entered by the user with appropriate characters 3 Selecting characters...

Page 207: ...city Slide qmr or rotate ymz Canceling selection Select Back and press n or Press back button L in the center console page 84 Confirming selection Press n Cities with symbol 1 mean that there is more...

Page 208: ...d 1 Top list entry based on the input data up to that point 2 Characters entered by the user 3 Characters automatically added by the system 4 Currently non selectable characters 5 Currently selectable...

Page 209: ...and press n or Press back button L in the center console page 84 As soon as COMAND can clearly attribute the characters entered to a street the in put characters 6 disappear You see the street list w...

Page 210: ...al map The menu items which are not avail able cannot be selected Map using the map to enter a desti nation page 221 House No entering the house num ber page 212 Intersection entering the intersec tio...

Page 211: ...sponds to the input data as it has been entered up to that point At the same time COMAND automatically supplements characters 2 entered by the user with appropriate characters 3 Selecting characters...

Page 212: ...Slide qmr or rotate ymz Canceling selection Select Back and press n or Press back button L in the center console page 84 Confirming selection Press n After the confirmation the address in put menu ap...

Page 213: ...Confirming number selection Press n Deleting individual numbers Select in the bottom line and press n Deleting an entire entry Select in the bottom line and press n until the entire entry is deleted C...

Page 214: ...ity previously entered In the address input menu select House No The list of house numbers appears ei ther with or without the input charac ters page 215 Whether or not the input characters appear dep...

Page 215: ...ntire entry is deleted Canceling an entry Select Back in the bottom line and press n or Press back button L in the center console page 84 As soon as COMAND can clearly attribute the numbers entered to...

Page 216: ...ring a point of interest page 225 Save saving a destination in the des tination memory page 247 Start starting the route calculation page 218 Continuing or completing destina tion entry Select one of...

Page 217: ...er selection Press n Deleting individual characters Select in the bottom line and press n Deleting an entire entry Select in the bottom line and press n until the entire entry is deleted Canceling cha...

Page 218: ...rsion of the digital map The menu items which are not available cannot be selected Map using the map to enter a desti nation page 221 POI entering a point of interest page 225 Save saving a destinatio...

Page 219: ...route calculation an arrow will indicate the linear direction to the destination Below this you will see the message Calculating Route Once the route has been calculated route guidance begins page 233...

Page 220: ...g selected as described below the top list entry 1 al ways shows the destination which best corresponds to the input data as it has been entered up to that point At the same time COMAND automatically...

Page 221: ...input characters Here you can confirm the current entry or make another selec tion You can also manually switch to the desti nation memory list without input charac ters at any time Switching manually...

Page 222: ...You will see the map with a crosshair 1 Crosshair 2 Details of the crosshair position 3 Map scale i Depending on the factory settings of the ve hicle it may not be possible to enter a destina tion wh...

Page 223: ...empts to attribute the destination to the map which can take approximately 2 seconds If the destination can be attributed you will see the address of the destination If not you will see the display De...

Page 224: ...fect Select OK You can now select a different cat egory If COMAND finds destinations you will see a list of the destinations and details of how far away they are in the right hand side of the display...

Page 225: ...list of last destinations page 221 From POIs selection Enter a special destination page 225 Starting route calculation After entering a destination select Start page 218 Changing a stopover If a stopo...

Page 226: ...Then proceed as described in the En tering a city section page 204 After entering the city continue with designating the POI category page 226 Option 2 Enter an address in the address input menu page...

Page 227: ...d alphabetically and POIs sorted by distance within a radius of about 12 mi around the vehicle posi tion are available You can extend the search radius using the list options page 231 POI within a giv...

Page 228: ...ters Slide omp or rotate ymz Confirming character selection Press n Deleting individual characters Select in the bottom line and press n Deleting an entire entry Select in the bottom line and press n...

Page 229: ...sole page 84 Confirming selection Press n Main categories with symbol 2 con tain either POIs or subcategories Fur ther operation depends on whether the selected main category contains sub categories o...

Page 230: ...TAURANT main category FRENCH CUISINE subcat egory within the surrounding area 1 Compass heading to the destination 2 Linear distance to the destination 3 Special destination In the POI list you can ei...

Page 231: ...an entire entry Select in the bottom line and press n until the entire entry is deleted Canceling an entry Select Back in the bottom line and press n or Press back button L in the center console page...

Page 232: ...ally only categories and POIs within a radius of approximately 12 mi around the vehicle position are available The same applies if you enter a POI within a given city and have previously entered more...

Page 233: ...he Back menu item is automatically highlighted and you cannot select oth er menu items 1 Highlighted POI 2 Information about the highlighted POI Selecting a POI Select Next or Pre vious The next or th...

Page 234: ...splays and announce ments for a driving maneuver Driving maneuvers have three phases Preparation phase Announcement phase Maneuver phase Warning G COMAND calculates the route to the desti nation witho...

Page 235: ...u see the normal map view In the right half there is either an enlarged view of the area surrounding the intersection intersection zoom or simply a symbol for the next driving maneuver The following e...

Page 236: ...ver has been entered 3 Route highlighted blue 4 Current vehicle position the triangle in dicates the vehicle s direction of travel 5 Set map orientation for an explana tion and settings see page 193 6...

Page 237: ...will not generate automatic navigation an nouncements If you try to call up an announcement man ually page 239 you will hear the an nouncement You are currently in an area where turn by turn guidance...

Page 238: ...nts and displays on roads known to the system Shortly before you reach the last known the point to leave the digitized road net work you will hear the announcement The destination is nearby Follow the...

Page 239: ...he system route guidance con tinues in the usual way Route guidance from an off map loca tion to a destination If the vehicle position is outside the area covered by the digital map then the vehi cle...

Page 240: ...nd driving Please always use this feature instead of consulting the map display for directions Consulting the symbols or map display for directions may cause you to divert your at tention from driving...

Page 241: ...route section 2 Current vehicle position the triangle in dicates the vehicle s direction of travel 3 Information about the highlighted route section Displaying next or previous route section Select Ne...

Page 242: ...the basis for calculating the estimated arrival time The clock must be set correctly in COMAND page 255 The calculation of the estimated arrival time does not additionally take into account whether Da...

Page 243: ...next or previous route section Select Next or Previous Increasing or reducing size of the map Select or Closing route browser Select Back Detour function Select Route Detour in map view with the menu...

Page 244: ...of travel 3 Information about the blocked route section Starting route calculation Select Start see also page 218 Deleting blockage Select Navi Route Detour Delete Select Back i Blocked route section...

Page 245: ...05 mi 50 m to 500 mi 500 km Set the map scale Turn ymz until the desired map scale is set Turning clockwise enlarges the map turning counterclockwise reduces it Display example for a traffic jam on th...

Page 246: ...nd go traffic Displaying real time traffic reports Displaying the message list Select Navi Traffic COMAND searches for real time traffic transmitters When no traffic reports are present you will see a...

Page 247: ...which mes sages are present as well as for those which are not on the route Read a message Select a street You can find an example message on page 246 Close the list Slide omp once or re peatedly Exa...

Page 248: ...estination is dis played Select Save You can now select save options Selecting save options Saving a destination without a name Select Save Without Name COMAND saves the destination in the destination...

Page 249: ...try Select desired address book entry Pro ceed as described in the Searching for an address book entry section page 166 If the selected address book entry does not yet contain any navigable address da...

Page 250: ...rs Select desired destination Proceed as described for destination entry in the Entering a destination from the desti nation memory section page 219 Select Delete after selecting the des tination to b...

Page 251: ...with or without input characters Example illustration destination memory list without input characters In the destination memory list without in put characters the My Address entry is automatically hi...

Page 252: ...change your own ad dress Select Change Save new entry In both cases the address input menu ap pears Enter the address Proceed as de scribed for destination entry in the En tering a destination by add...

Page 253: ...ceed as described for destination entry in the Entering a house number section page 212 If all data is available and matches the digital map data you can save the ad dress Saving Select Save Displayin...

Page 254: ...ters 1 Input characters In the destination memory list with input characters 1 the input characters are au tomatically activated Slide qm repeatedly until the input characters disappear The list entry...

Page 255: ...Save Position COMAND saves the crosshair position as a destination in the list of last desti nations Deleting one of the last destinations Select Navi Destination From Last Destinations The list of la...

Page 256: ...The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on page 83 Display page 255 Time page 255 Voice Control page 257 Language page 258 Favorite page 259 Reset page 255 Display settings Tim...

Page 257: ...f Switching manually Select Daylight Savings Time Summer or Standard time Winter The dot R in front of a list entry indi cates the current setting Switching automatic changeover on or off Select Autom...

Page 258: ...can fine tune Voice Control to your own voice and thus improve voice recognition The ability of the system to recognize the commands of other users does not deteriorate as a re sult Individualization...

Page 259: ...t Cancel A prompt appears asking whether you really do want to cancel Select Yes or No If you select Yes individualization will be canceled The data from the part at which you exited is not saved If y...

Page 260: ...cle System Settings Favorite The list of predefined functions appears The dot R in front of the list entry indi cates the current setting Changing setting Rotate ymz and select desired function Saving...

Page 261: ...The main area is active Selecting Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch off menu Slide omp or rotate ymz Confirming selection Press n Selecting length of time Slide qmr or rotate ymz Confirming selection...

Page 262: ...utside Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Front fog lamps Door entry lamps in the mirror Side marker lamps The locator lighting switches off when the driver s door is opened If you do not op...

Page 263: ...tically fold in when the vehicle is locked Exterior mirror on front passenger s side automatically tilts downward when the vehicle is reversing Select Vehicle The main area is active Selecting Exterio...

Page 264: ...ge 363 With the automatic central locking system activated the vehicle is centrally locked at vehicle speeds of ap proximately 9 mph 15 km h Select Vehicle The main area is active Selecting Automatic...

Page 265: ...deactivated Steering Column Seat Both the steering col umn and the driver s seat are moved Warning G You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver s...

Page 266: ...htness of the interi or lighting on a scale of 0 off to 5 bright Select Vehicle The main area is active Selecting Interior Ambient Light menu Slide omp or rotate ymz Confirming selection Press n Adjus...

Page 267: ...s activated Select Vehicle The main area is active Selecting Interior Lighting Delayed Switch off menu Slide omp or rotate ymz Confirming selection Press n A selection list appears The current setting...

Page 268: ...or Select Vehicle Vehicle Rear window Sunshade Confirming selection Press n Reverse the extending or retracting procedure Press n again i The components and operating principles of COMAND can be foun...

Page 269: ...n area is active Selecting Trunk Opening height Re striction function Slide omp or rotate ymz Confirming selection Press n Switching on or off Press n or Select Vehicle Vehicle Trunk Opening height Re...

Page 270: ...ding on the set tem perature This may cause burns or frostbite to unprotected skin in the immediate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance between un protected parts of the body and the...

Page 271: ...r volume right 6 Air distribution right 7 Temperature right Setting temperature Use the temperature controls page 491 in the center console or COMAND climate control settings to sepa rately adjust the...

Page 272: ...k to automatic mode Rotate ymz and select AUTO Exiting menu Press n back button L in the center console page 84 or slide omp The setting is saved Adjusting air volume Use buttons Q page 491 in the cen...

Page 273: ...ate control is switched on you will see on in the cen tral menu The following functions can only be operated in the central climate control menu via COMAND Select climate control settings Cen tral men...

Page 274: ...me manner for all climate zones Select climate control settings Cen tral climate control menu Selecting Mono Slide qmr or rotate ymz Confirming selection Press n A checkmark appears when the func tion...

Page 275: ...ature function is used to adjust the temperature difference between the footwell and the rest of the passenger compartment The higher the selected value the higher the temperature in the footwell will...

Page 276: ...imate control settings Cen tral climate control menu Airflow A selection list appears The current setting is indicated by a dot R Changing air flow Slide qmr or rotate ymz Confirming selection Press n...

Page 277: ...e seat for which you would like to make adjustments 1 Seat menu button Press O The main area is active Switching to the bottom menu line Slide qmr Example illustration vehicles with Drive dy namic mul...

Page 278: ...can adjust the curvature of the front seat backrests Press O The main area of the COMAND display is active A scale appears 1 Scale 2 Cursor 3 Current seat 4 Current setting Select seat page 276 Adjust...

Page 279: ...air chambers sides of seat cushion sides of backrest backrest curvature in lumbar area backrest curvature in shoulder area Adjusting sides of seat cushion This function is used to adjust the air chamb...

Page 280: ...z Confirming selection Press n A scale appears Slide qmr or rotate ymz until desired setting is reached Saving setting Press n Adjusting backrest curvature in lumbar area This function is used to adju...

Page 281: ...backrest curvature in shoul der area This function is used to adjust the air chambers in the shoulder area of the back rest Select seat page 276 Selecting Shoulders Slide omp or rotate ymz Confirming...

Page 282: ...n A scale appears You can choose be tween 0 off 1 level 1 2 level 2 Slide qmr or rotate ymz until desired setting is reached Saving setting Press n Pulse mode Select seat page 276 Selecting Pulse Mod...

Page 283: ...ol system relays information to the multifunction display Multifunction display 1 Line for main menus 2 Text field in multifunction display Settings functions submenus as well as any malfunctions are...

Page 284: ...ern Press or repeatedly to switch menus The number of menus available in the sys tem depends on which optional equipment is installed in your vehicle Press button L to return to the next highest menu...

Page 285: ...current direction traveled Selecting radio station Gear currently engaged Engine oil temperature Vehicle supply voltage Fuel consumption statistics since start Selecting satellite radio channel RACETI...

Page 286: ...messages stored in memory Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only Redialing Activating deactivating PRE SAFE Brake vehicles with DISTRONIC Plus only Checking tire inflation pres sure Switching add...

Page 287: ...ption since start Fuel consumption statistics since last reset Press or to select the Trip menu Press or to select Since Reset 1 Distance driven since last reset 2 Time elapsed since last reset 3 Aver...

Page 288: ...function display Digital speedometer Press or to select the Trip menu Press or to select the digital speedometer 1 Digital speedometer Navi menu The display in the Navi menu depends on whether route g...

Page 289: ...ng maneuver and visu al distance display When you are being notified of a driving maneuver you will see a visual distance display 3 next to the driving maneuver symbol The visual distance display is r...

Page 290: ...st The vehicle has gone off the map dur ing route guidance page 238 Audio menu The functions in the Audio menu operate the audio equipment which you currently have turned on If no audio equipment is c...

Page 291: ...menu Press or to select a track Example audio CD 1 Current track Press or to adjust the vol ume Operating video DVD Turn on COMAND and select Video Video Video DVD page 130 Press or to select the Au...

Page 292: ...he RACETIMER allows you to time and save driving stretches in hours minutes and seconds Press or to select the AMG menu Press to select the RACETIMER i This function is only available in CL 63 AMG and...

Page 293: ...icator 2 RACETIMER 3 Best lap time i You can start the RACETIMER when the en gine is running or the starter switch is in position 2 page 365 i While the RACETIMER is being displayed you cannot adjust...

Page 294: ...The reset menu appears in the multi function display Press to select Yes and confirm with The saved laps are deleted Overall analysis Press or to select the AMG menu Press repeatedly until the overall...

Page 295: ...saved at least two laps and have stopped RACETIMER i Each lap is shown in its own submenu The fastest lap is indicated by flashing symbol 1 i The menu overview can be found on page 284 Warning G Some...

Page 296: ...o Service If the telephone is on as soon as the telephone has found a network Ready or Ready Roaming appears in the multifunction display Otherwise you may not be able to observe traffic conditions an...

Page 297: ...a Mercedes Benz approved mobile phone into the cradle the control sys tem reads in the phone book that is saved on the SIM card or in the phone book of the mobile phone This can take several minutes d...

Page 298: ...numbers This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book Log on to the network page 295 Press s to switch to the number and or name last dialed in the redial memory Press or to select...

Page 299: ...o select the PRE SAFE Brake function Press 1 PRE SAFE Brake indicator Press again if you would like to change the current status After the function has been activated indicator appears on the left han...

Page 300: ...would like to change the current status Service menu The Service menu is used for calling up messages checking tire inflation pressure elec tronically with the Advanced TPMS calling up the maintenanc...

Page 301: ...up the maintenance service in dicator display For information about calling up the main tenance service indicator display page 592 Checking engine oil level CL 600 and CL 65 AMG For information about...

Page 302: ...y Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps For more information on the daytime run ning lamp mode page 393 Showing or hiding additional speedometer You can have an additional dig...

Page 303: ...r sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only Removal tampering or altering of the de vice will void any warranties and is not permitted by the FCC Do not tamper with alter or use in...

Page 304: ...signs traffic regulations or traffic safety rules Their ob servance always remains in the driver s per sonal responsibility DVD maps do not cover all areas nor all routes within an area Traffic regula...

Page 305: ...00 ready to use phrases The Voice Control System recognizes com mands and number sequences irrespec tive of the speaker To optimize speech recognition for your voice follow the indi vidualization proc...

Page 306: ...arly as you can especially when they sound very simi lar d or e Command types The Voice Control System commands can be categorized as General Commands These are commands always available to you as soo...

Page 307: ...speaking voice entries entering a city or carrying out individu alization or Press any COMAND button Item 1 to activate Voice Control to accept a call 2 L to cancel Voice Control 3 to increase volume...

Page 308: ...urrently active system appear on the COMAND display When the Voice Control System requires additional information from the user a se lection list is shown on the COMAND dis play in the address book an...

Page 309: ...choose to use the mobile phone while driving please use the hands free feature and be sure to pay attention to the traffic situation at all times Use the mo bile phone only when road weather and traf...

Page 310: ...the Voice Control System will read out an option list of available functions and com mands that can be used in conjunction with the telephone page 257 Enter PIN Use the command Enter PIN to input the...

Page 311: ...entries as One eight zero zero All other numeric entries must be spoken as individual numbers Sample dialog s Dial number t Please say the number s One two three t One two three s Four five six seven...

Page 312: ...er t Please say the number s One two three t One two three s Four five six seven t Four five six seven s Delete t Number deleted Please enter the number again s Four two seven three t Four two seven t...

Page 313: ...number in a category s No t Name and number saved Dial name COMAND address book Use the command Dial name to place a phone call by selecting a name previously saved in your personal address book Sampl...

Page 314: ...owing commands Call John Smith home Call John Smith work Call John Smith home cell phone Call John Smith home car Call John Smith home land line Call John Smith work cell phone Call John Smith work ca...

Page 315: ...iven entry the Voice Control Sys tem prompts t Do you want to place a work call or a home call s Home The system reads out the name of the selected entry and dials the cor responding number Cancelling...

Page 316: ...ely 13 5 m every second During route guidance you will not receive information on traffic lights stop and yield signs parking or stopping zones one way streets narrow bridges or other traffic regulati...

Page 317: ...listen to the destination memory cancel route guidance turn guide instructions on or off Before you can operate navigation using the Voice Control System you have to ac tivate the Voice Control System...

Page 318: ...mplete destination address The system guides you through the dialog As soon as a valid address has been en tered you can start route guidance or save the destination For information on spelling page 3...

Page 319: ...sorted by distance t Please select a line number s Number one t Point of interest accepted t Do you want to start route guid ance s Yes t Starting route guidance i You may not need to spell the entire...

Page 320: ...Use the command Last destinations to select a destination from among a number of destinations last navigated to Save destination Use the command Save destination to save the current destination in th...

Page 321: ...ork address for that name The system con firms your selection calculates the route and begins route guidance Sample dialog s Navigate to John Smith If more than one address exists for this voice entry...

Page 322: ...om pletely These commands are used to adapt the map display directly to the smallest or larg est map scale List destination memory Use the command List destination memo ry to have the system read out...

Page 323: ...se lect the desired city Sample dialog s Spell town t Please spell the town name s N E W Y O R u The system displays a numbered list of available city names t Please select a line number s Number one...

Page 324: ...the given city t Please select a line number s Number one t Number one center accepted The district selected is adopted for route guidance Street Use the command Street to spell and se lect a street f...

Page 325: ...cross ing street s D U D L E Y u The system displays a numbered list of available intersections on the COMAND display t Please select a line number s Number one t Intersection accepted The intersecti...

Page 326: ...the following status Address book not open Address book open Operation with address book not open global The Voice Control System gives you the following capabilities Store a name page 311 Dial a name...

Page 327: ...orresponding voice entry open any entry by spelling the name Opening entry Speak the command Open entry Operating and using address book Press Speak one of the following commands depending on the addr...

Page 328: ...y when it is being read Sample dialog s List address book The system reads out all available address book entries Selecting address book entry When the system reads the desired entry press The entry i...

Page 329: ...se say the name s John Smith u The entry John Smith appears on the COMAND display Spell entry Use the command Spell entry to open an address book entry by spelling the name Speak the name as a continu...

Page 330: ...age 306 Selecting radio mode Press Speak the command Radio Press Speak one of the radio commands The system switches to the last tuned station in the selected band Radio commands For a complete list o...

Page 331: ...After using this command the Voice Control System will prompt you to repeat the name two to four times before it is saved in the station list When repeating the station name make sure that you pro nou...

Page 332: ...out the entire list To select a station When the system reads the desired sta tion Press Canceling the dialog Press L The dialog is concluded The system confirms Cancel Delete station List saved stat...

Page 333: ...ted from the station list The system deletes the complete station list The deletion of the station list cannot be undone or t No The system starts reading the station list When the system reads the st...

Page 334: ...ak one of the following commands Warning G Please devote your attention first and fore most to the traffic situation you are in Before your journey please familiarize your self with the audio function...

Page 335: ...DVD changer Track 1 to Track 39 Use the commands Track 1 to Track 39 to select one of up to 39 title numbers of a loaded medium Next track Use the command Next track to select the next track Previous...

Page 336: ...mmands i Some functions can be operated using sev eral different commands In the following list these commands are grouped in one cell Choose your preferred command from those available yes right ok c...

Page 337: ...telephone help phone help address book help CD help disc help CD player help CD changer help audio DVD help DVDA help DVD audio help DVD audio player help DVD audio changer help navigation help nav he...

Page 338: ...nfirm unlock code repeat PIN repeat number repeat PIN number repeat PIN code repeat phone number repeat telephone number repeat password repeat unlock code enter PIN enter PIN code enter PIN number en...

Page 339: ...e instructions on switch on guidance instruction switch on guidance instructions switch on route guidance instruction switch on route guidance instructions guidance instructions off switch guidance in...

Page 340: ...nter points of interest enter point of interest enter POI enter POIs street spell street spell name of street enter street enter name of street enter destination destination entry destination input ad...

Page 341: ...ext MB service point next MB service center next Mercedes service next Mercedes service point next Mercedes service center next Mercedes Benz service point next Mercedes Benz service center next servi...

Page 342: ...hone call voice name call voice name work call voice name office call voice name business call voice name company voice name home call voice name home work office business company car car phone land l...

Page 343: ...l voice name work cell phone call voice name home car call voice name land line phone call voice name cell phone home navigate to voice name drive to voice name navigate to voice name work navigate to...

Page 344: ...s read out station list play station list get station list recall station list delete station list previous station last station coming down station search coming down ninety five five ninety five fiv...

Page 345: ...xt track other track previous track last track repeat track replay track track 1 39 load track 1 39 load track number 1 39 select track 1 39 select track number 1 39 CD 1 6 CD number 1 6 medium 1 6 me...

Page 346: ...ect track number 1 39 MP3 1 6 MP3 number 1 6 medium 1 6 medium number 1 6 drive memory card audio DVD DVDA player on audio DVD player on DVD audio player on DVDA changer on audio DVD changer on DVD au...

Page 347: ...roup previous group previous repeat group previous replay group last group last repeat group last replay group group 1 9 select group 1 9 group number 1 9 select group number 1 9 next track other trac...

Page 348: ...e Control System will then read out an option list of all available functions and commands available in the particular submenu You can also use the help function to ac cess help for a specific system...

Page 349: ...reatest possible acoustic differences Speak the command List station list The system reads out the station list en try by entry Press when the desired station name is being read out The station is sel...

Page 350: ...hest setting vents are pointed at microphones or wind noise is being created through open windows Avoid loud disturbances Voice Control System does not recognize an address book entry The voice entrie...

Page 351: ...tem can be reset to the factory set tings at any time i The individualization can only be performed when the vehicle is stationary If you drive off the individualization will be can celed After starti...

Page 352: ...ng wheel Mirrors Memory function Fastening the seat belts Lighting Windshield wipers Power windows Driving and parking Automatic transmission Instrument cluster Driving systems Air vents Automatic cli...

Page 353: ...ery check lamp 6 Panic button page 64 To prevent possible malfunction avoid ex posing the SmartKey to high levels of electro magnetic radiation Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the Sma...

Page 354: ...complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including...

Page 355: ...e trunk is opened the SmartKey is not inserted in the starter switch the central locking unlocking switch is not activated Global locking Press button With the trunk and both doors closed All turn sig...

Page 356: ...ce An acoustic signal sounds once The locking knob in the driver s door moves up The anti theft alarm system is dis armed Global unlocking Press button twice All turn signal lamps flash once An acoust...

Page 357: ...2 Opening button for trunk page 500 3 Locking tab for mechanical key 4 Unlock button 5 Battery check lamp 6 Panic button page 64 To prevent possible malfunction avoid ex posing the SmartKey with KEYL...

Page 358: ...cation to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1...

Page 359: ...If the vehicle has been parked for more than 72 hours you must pull an outside door handle in order to activate the KEYLESS GO function In order to start the engine with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO T...

Page 360: ...SmartKey with KEYLESS GO in the vehicle one SmartKey with KEYLESS GO outside the vehicle If you leave the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO behind when exiting and locking the vehicle no message appears in the...

Page 361: ...ft alarm system is armed Selective setting If you frequently travel alone you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO so when you grasp the driv er s outside door handle only the driver s d...

Page 362: ...briefly to in dicate that the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO batteries are in or der Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO If you lose your SmartKey SmartKey with KEYLESS GO or mechan...

Page 363: ...n the starter switch Press button or on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO In vehicles with KEYLESS GO Grasp an outside door handle The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be within 3 ft 1 m of the ve...

Page 364: ...o You can deactivate the automatic locking using the COMAND system page 263 Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the door or trunk lid opening when clo...

Page 365: ...rtKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsuper...

Page 366: ...unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised ac cess to a vehicle could result in an accident and or serious personal injury i When you switch on the ignition the indica tor and warning lamps except high b...

Page 367: ...EYLESS GO start stop button 2 Starter switch Insert KEYLESS GO start stop button 1 into starter switch 2 if not inserted already The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be located in the vehicle Make sure t...

Page 368: ...us ing the KEYLESS GO start stop button see Starting with KEYLESS GO page 407 i If you now press the KEYLESS GO start stop button once again the ignition position 2 is switched on twice the power sup...

Page 369: ...slightly angled when holding the steer ing wheel Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator brake pedal safely The po sition should be as far bac...

Page 370: ...front seat ing position Thus we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible Regardless of seating position children 12 years old and under must be seated and properl...

Page 371: ...r from the passenger front air bag as possi ble Otherwise the passenger could be seriously or even fatally injured in the event of an ac cident or braking maneuver Make sure no one is caught or injure...

Page 372: ...ever 1 Fold and press the seat backrest rear ward until it engages in driving posi tion The seat and head restraint return to their previous positions i To interrupt the procedure activate the seat ad...

Page 373: ...ed Mercedes Benz Center immediately When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle The power seats can al...

Page 374: ...p button page 366 once with the driver s door closed Warning G You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver s seat when the easy en try exit feature...

Page 375: ...tion button page 386 i The last set driver s seat and steering wheel positions are stored when the ignition is switched off page 365 the position is stored in memory page 385 i If the current position...

Page 376: ...heating automatically switches to level 2 after approxi mately 8 minutes 2 Two indicator lamps on The seat heating automatically switches to level 1 after approxi mately 10 minutes 1 One indicator lam...

Page 377: ...the driver s seat can be activated using summer opening feature page 404 i If one or more of the lamps on the seat ven tilation button are flashing there is insufficient voltage available since too ma...

Page 378: ...o the head as possible i Depending on the seat s set fore and aft po sition the head restraint height is automatically pre set Warning G For safety reasons always drive with the rear head restraints i...

Page 379: ...ter console page 378 The rear seat head restraints will place upright Manually placing head restraints upright Pull the rear seat head restraint upright until it locks into place i When fasten a rear...

Page 380: ...Warning G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv ing Adjusting the steering wheel while driv ing could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the S...

Page 381: ...row 2 The steering wheel heating is turned off Indicator lamp 3 goes out i The steering wheel heating will not switch on when the temperature of the vehicle interior is above 86 F 30 C i Indicator lam...

Page 382: ...he mirror surface is convex outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view Objects in mirror are closer than they appear Check your in terior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before c...

Page 383: ...ress button 1 again Before driving the vehicle through an auto matic car wash fold the exterior mirrors in Oth erwise they may get damaged i If you are driving at more than approximately 9 mph 15 km h...

Page 384: ...incoming light is not aimed directly at the sensors in the interior rear view mirror The interior rear view mirror and the exterior rear view mirror on the driver s side do not react for example if t...

Page 385: ...l the exterior mirror on the front passenger side is selected Shift the automatic transmission in re verse gear R The passenger side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored pos...

Page 386: ...ns The following settings are stored when us ing the buttons on the driver s door Driver s seat head restraint height seat and backrest position backrest curvature in lumbar area Lumbar support CL 550...

Page 387: ...ry button M and press one of the memory position buttons 1 2 or 3 within 3 seconds All the settings are stored at the selected position Recalling positions from memory Press and hold one of the memory...

Page 388: ...ton M 2 Adjustment button 3 Selector switch for right or left exterior mirror Stop the vehicle Make sure the ignition is switched on page 365 Press switch 3 until the exterior mir ror on the front pas...

Page 389: ...mend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible Regardless of seating position children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant res...

Page 390: ...cross the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips Push latch plate 2 into buckle 3 until it clicks If necessary tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up T...

Page 391: ...ddler restraint or booster seat always follow the child seat manufacturer s instructions Check your seat belt during travel to make sure that it is properly posi tioned Make sure the seat belt is alwa...

Page 392: ...ft two stops 2 Standing lamps right turn left one stop 3 M Off Daytime running lamp mode page 393 4 Automatic headlamp mode Daytime running lamp mode page 393 5 C Parking lamps also tail lamps li cens...

Page 393: ...bient light When the engine is running the low beam headlamps the tail and parking lamps the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps will switch on and off depending on the brightness of the amb...

Page 394: ...plate lamps and the side mark er lamps switch on turn the exterior lamp switch to position B the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime run ning lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps...

Page 395: ...e front fog lamps and the rear fog lamp switch on The yellow indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch comes on page 391 Push in the exterior lamp switch to first stop The rear fog lamp switches off...

Page 396: ...the windshield wipers have wiped the windshield with washer fluid five times When you switch off the ignition the counter resets For information on filling up the washer reservoir see Windshield wash...

Page 397: ...e turn signal i The corner illuminating lamps temporarily come on on both sides of the vehicle if you turn the steering wheel in one direction and then in the other direction shortly thereafter i The...

Page 398: ...g it to a complete stop 1 Hazard warning flasher switch Switching on Press hazard warning flasher switch All turn signals will flash Switching off Press hazard warning flasher switch again i With the...

Page 399: ...the SmartKey from the starter switch open a door Activating Press button 4 The interior lighting switches on in darkness when you unlock the vehicle remove the SmartKey from the starter switch open a...

Page 400: ...he driver and passenger footwells and the center console are illuminated in the dark Door entry lamps For better orientation in the dark the cor responding door entry lamps will switch on in darkness...

Page 401: ...ust that accumulates on a wind shield might scratch the glass and or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield If it is necessary to operate the wip ers in dry weather conditions...

Page 402: ...e the vehicle to a stop the wipers operate more slowly Do not leave windshield wipers on an inter mittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield clean ing Wipe...

Page 403: ...he door windows are equipped with the ex press close and automatic reversal func tion If a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circum stance where you pressed the switch pa...

Page 404: ...and Convenience closing feature page 404 Depending oncurrent position the windows may also open or close when the air recirculation button page 491 is pressed and held for 2 seconds i Operating the wi...

Page 405: ...w is blocked during the closing procedure the door window will stop and open slightly Remove the obstruction press the respective power window switch at the upper part again past the resistance point...

Page 406: ...he vehicle within approxi mately 3 ft 1 m of a door Close both doors Touch and hold sensor surface 1 until the windows and the tilt sliding sun roof are completely closed The vehicle is locked Release...

Page 407: ...that the pedals still have sufficient clearance During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals You could then no longer brake or accelerate This could lead...

Page 408: ...the starter switch page 366 Make sure the automatic transmission is set to park position P The gear position indicator in the multi function display should be on park position P Depress the brake peda...

Page 409: ...y doors that may be open to allow for better detec tion of the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO or Remove the KEYLESS GO start stop button from starter switch Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio signa...

Page 410: ...er i Wait for the gear selection process to com plete before setting the vehicle in motion i Shifting from park position P to reverse gear R neutral position N or drive position D is only possible wit...

Page 411: ...ld accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firml...

Page 412: ...nd coolant to cool off Check the coolant level and add cool ant if necessary page 559 In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking gasoline Do not start the engine under any cir cumstances Move away...

Page 413: ...vehicle always Keep right foot on brake pedal Engage electronic parking brake Shift the automatic transmission to park position P Slowly release brake pedal When parked on an incline turn front wheels...

Page 414: ...ep on the accelerator pedal If reverse gear R is engaged the trunk must be closed Warning G Getting out of your vehicle with the automat ic transmission not fully engaged in park position P is dangero...

Page 415: ...brake In an emergency situation you can also brake your vehicle while driving by using the electronic parking brake While driving press handle for elec tronic parking brake page 412 During the braking...

Page 416: ...s case it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is nec essary to brake and steer the vehicle Observe instructions when taking the vehicle through an automatic convey...

Page 417: ...e seat belt by guiding the latch plate i If you drive through an automatic conveyor type car wash you can switch on the ignition with the KEYLESS GO button and engage neutral position N or insert the...

Page 418: ...ector lever is located on the right of the steering column Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position i During the brief warm up transmissio...

Page 419: ...s the accelerator pedal to drive off when it is safe to do so i The current transmission park position P re verse gear R neutral position N or drive position D appears in the multifunction display pag...

Page 420: ...ve position D reverse gear R or neutral position N With the vehicle at a standstill depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed Press the handle for electronic parking brake page 412 Press button on g...

Page 421: ...d CL 65 AMG only page 430 the position of the accelerator pedal page 424 the vehicle speed With drive position D selected you can use the steering wheel gearshift control buttons page 429 or gearshift...

Page 422: ...king brake in addition to shifting into park position P to secure the vehicle If the vehicle s electrical system is malfunctioning the automatic transmission could remain locked in park position P Hav...

Page 423: ...from the starter switch or open a door or when using KEYLESS GO before turning off the engine with the start stop button and open ing a door Effect Reverse gear Shift into reverse gear R only when the...

Page 424: ...Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO in the starter switch Coasting the vehicle or driving for any other reason in neutral position N can result in trans mission damage that...

Page 425: ...n in gear Hold the vehicle with the brake When you stop for a longer period of time with the engine idling and or on a hill Engage the electronic parking brake Shift into park position P Maneuvering W...

Page 426: ...e in the brake sys tem for approximately 1 second after you have released the brake pedal Therefore you can start off smoothly without the vehicle moving immediately after releasing the brake pedal Th...

Page 427: ...1 Current gear range Effect The transmission shifts through sixth gear only applies to vehicles with 7 speed automatic transmission only The transmission shifts through fifth gear only applies to veh...

Page 428: ...tor switch CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG only M Manual For manual gear shifting page 430 C Comfort For standard driving S Sport For sporty driving The selected program mode appears in the multifunction disp...

Page 429: ...rst gear Upshifts occur later Steering wheel gearshift control With drive position D selected and driving in program mode C or S you can limit or extend the gear range If your vehicle is equipped with...

Page 430: ...efly press left shift button 1 or pull left shift paddle 1 The transmission will shift to the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program This action simultaneously limits the gear range of the...

Page 431: ...ift paddle 1 The transmission will automatically select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration This will involve shifting down one or more gears Manual shift program CL 63 AMG...

Page 432: ...erature has been reached Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is stopped Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces...

Page 433: ...paddle 1 page 429 The transmission shifts to the next lower gear Kickdown Using the kickdown when driving in the manual program mode M is not possible Deactivating manual shift program Press the prog...

Page 434: ...kely operating in limp home emergency operation mode In this mode only second gear and reverse gear can be selected Stop the vehicle in a safe location Shift to park position P Turn off the engine Wai...

Page 435: ...rning G No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction dis play is inoperative As a result you will not be able to see infor mation about your driving conditions s...

Page 436: ...e or hear steam com ing from it Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic Turn off the engine get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled dow...

Page 437: ...e g when leaving your garage you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed A delay also occurs when ambient temper atures rise This prevents inaccurate tem perature indications cau...

Page 438: ...for your vehicle The use of the cruise control is recom mended for driving at a constant speed for extended periods of time You can set or resume the cruise control at any speed over 20 mph 30 km h Th...

Page 439: ...atic transmission is set to park position P reverse gear R or neutral position N when ESP is switched off Warning G The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded The br...

Page 440: ...n by a triangle in the speedometer Canceling cruise control There are several ways to cancel the cruise control Step on the brake pedal The cruise control is canceled The last set speed is stored for...

Page 441: ...go out and an acoustic warning sounds Observe additional messages in the multifunction display that may appear Setting the automatic transmission to neu tral position N while driving cancels the cruis...

Page 442: ...e cruise control lever up past the resistance point i The new speed is set and the vehicle will ac celerate Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed War...

Page 443: ...the multi function display for approximately 5 seconds and the corresponding speedometer segments from the se lected speed to the vehicle maximum speed are illuminated i The set speed value is decrea...

Page 444: ...not permit the use of the radar sensor system page 302 for vehicles from outside of Canada When you switch off the radar sensor system the following functions are deactivated BAS Plus page 68 PRE SAF...

Page 445: ...eview the following infor mation carefully before operating the system Warning G DISTRONIC Plus cannot take street and traf fic conditions into account Only use DISTRONIC Plus if the road weather and...

Page 446: ...f ramp in complex driving situations such as in highway construction zones In these situations DISTRONIC Plus will continue to maintain the set speed unless deactivated DISTRONIC Plus is designed and...

Page 447: ...ing sound before braking See the follow ing warning note The intermittent warning sound ceases and the distance warning lamp l goes out when the necessary distance to the vehicle ahead is again establ...

Page 448: ...an accident Warning G DISTRONIC Plus brakes your vehicle with a maximum of 13 ft s2 This corresponds to about 40 of the maximum deceleration of your vehicle You must also apply the brakes yourself to...

Page 449: ...Plus on you will see the set speed in the multifunction dis play for about 5 seconds You then see the following display in the multifunction dis play 1 DISTRONIC Plus activated 2 Your vehicle 3 Prese...

Page 450: ...Plus has detected a vehicle ahead of you you are driving above 20 mph 30 km h If DISTRONIC Plus has not been activated after pressing the DISTRONIC Plus lever you will see the message DISTRONIC PLUS...

Page 451: ...lus lever briefly in di rection of arrow 4 to call up speed last set page 455 DISTRONIC Plus is switched on Take your foot off the accelerator ped al Your vehicle adapts its speed to the ve hicle ahea...

Page 452: ...f you is driving more slowly it brakes the vehicle in order to keep the distance specified by you When DISTRONIC Plus detects that the ve hicle in front of you is driving faster the ve hicle accelerat...

Page 453: ...ve been manipulated the battery is disconnected Warning G Never get out of the vehicle while DISTRONIC Plus is switched on DISTRONIC Plus must never be operated or switched off by passengers or from o...

Page 454: ...ada 1 km h i If you do not take your foot off of the accel erator completely the following message DISTRONIC PLUS Override will appear in the multifunction display The distance to a slower moving vehi...

Page 455: ...d cause an accident and or serious injury to you and others i The set speed value is increased in 5 mph Canada 10 km h increments each time you lift the DISTRONIC Plus lever up past the resis tance po...

Page 456: ...the last set speed or if no speed is stored it will set and store the current speed Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal i The set speed value is decreased in 1 mph Canada 1 km h increments ea...

Page 457: ...age 302 the vehicle rolls backward The segments in the multifunction display go out an acoustic signal sounds and the message DISTRONICPLUS Off appears in the multifunction display for approximately 5...

Page 458: ...ch for target dis tance 2 To increase target distance 3 To decrease target distance Setting the automatic transmission to neu tral position N while driving cancels the DISTRONIC Plus However the autom...

Page 459: ...such a case DISTRONIC Plus will switch off and the message Warning G DISTRONIC Plus works to maintain the speed selected by the driver unless a mov ing obstacle proceeding directly ahead of it in the...

Page 460: ...s are switched on page 302 Turns and bends In turns or bends DISTRONIC Plus may not detect a moving vehicle in front or it may detect one too soon This may cause your vehicle to brake late or unexpect...

Page 461: ...traveling near the outer edge of the lane have not yet been detected by DISTRONIC Plus There will be insufficient distance to the vehicles ahead Obstacles and stationary vehicles DISTRONIC Plus does...

Page 462: ...arning G When you switch off the engine the entire vehicle is lowered You should therefore make sure that no one is near the wheel housing or under the vehicle when you switch off the engine Otherwise...

Page 463: ...le is stationary Select the Raised level setting only when required by current driving conditions Otherwise Fuel consumption may increase Handling may be impaired 1 Vehicle level control switch 2 Indi...

Page 464: ...am Parktronic system Driving program Suspension tuning C Comfort comfortable default setting S Sport sporty for dynamic driving Warning G Parktronic is a supplemental system It is not intended to nor...

Page 465: ...ine The Parktronic system monitors the sur roundings of your vehicle with six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper 1 Sensors in the front bumper Only visi ble without DISTRO...

Page 466: ...the vehicle 3 Readiness indicators Each warning indicator is divided into five yellow and two red distance segments for either side of the vehicle If yellow readiness indicators 3 under the distance...

Page 467: ...eled when the gear selector lever is placed in park position P Rear area An intermittent acoustic warning will sound as the first red distance segment illuminates and a constant acoustic warning lasti...

Page 468: ...omatically switch off after 20 sec onds and the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on Switch off the ignition page 365 Clean the Parktronic system sensors page 600 Switch on the ignition or...

Page 469: ...C Do not tamper with alter or use in any non approved way Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with...

Page 470: ...r bumpers Make sure that the bumpers are clear of dirt ice and slush in the area of the sen sors as otherwise Park Assist may not function properly see Cleaning the driv ing systems sensors page 601 F...

Page 471: ...he sev enth distance segment illuminates you have reached the minimum distance Front area As soon as the first red distance seg ment comes on you will hear an inter mittent warning tone for approximat...

Page 472: ...em Press button 1 Indicator lamp 2 comes on Switching on Park Assist system Press button 1 again Indicator lamp 2 goes out Advanced Parking Guidance Advanced Parking Guidance is an electron ic parking...

Page 473: ...n damage the vehicle i USA only This device has been approved by the FCC as a Vehicular Radar System The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only Removal tampering or alteri...

Page 474: ...g Guidance depends on the position and shape of the vehicles parked in front of and behind the parking space as well as the conditions of the imme diate surroundings In certain cases Advanced Parking...

Page 475: ...less you activate the driver s side left turn signal If you would like to park on the driver s side the left turn signal must remain on until reverse gear is engaged Parking The following describes ho...

Page 476: ...indicated by a green lane 1 Back up until you hear an audible warn ing then stop The stopping position has been reached indicated by a white bracket 2 3 Red lane indicates the current steering wheel p...

Page 477: ...rrent steering wheel position 2 Yellow lane indicates the required steering wheel position When the vehicle is stationary turn the steering wheel until the red lane 1 matches up with the yellow lane 2...

Page 478: ...led and Park Assist is deactivated No message is shown in the multifunction display The Advanced Parking Guidance is auto matically canceled if guidance into the parking space is no longer possible or...

Page 479: ...iler hitch or the back of a truck may appear to be further away than they actually are In this case you should not use the guide lines to judge dis tance The use of the guide lines to judge distance i...

Page 480: ...ar View Camera may not function if the trunk lid is not completely closed it is raining or snowing heavily or if there is thick fog in a very dark area the camera is exposed to very strong white light...

Page 481: ...s shown by Rear View Camera on the COMAND dis play i The Rear View Camera must be activated in the instrument cluster control system in order for it to be switched on page 298 Warning G Please note th...

Page 482: ...rupted To reactivate the Rear View Camera take the ve hicle out of reverse gear and then re engage re verse gear again Warning G Night View Assist is only an aid to support you while driving and canno...

Page 483: ...rs on the multifunction display Image on multifunction display When you switch on Night View Assist the image for the speed gauge changes on the multifunction display The speed gauge is shown as a bar...

Page 484: ...2 Cleaning inside of windshield Clean inside of windshield in front of camera with a soft non scratching cloth page 602 i If you change the brightness of the instru ment cluster while Night View Assis...

Page 485: ...windshield wiper blades page 694 The area of the windshield within the cam era s field of view is dirty Clean windshield page 602 The area of the windshield within the cam era s field of view has been...

Page 486: ...C Plus page 443 Park Assist page 467 Advanced Parking Guidance page 471 Blind Spot Assist page 485 Warning G Blind Spot Assist is only a driving aid and may not detect all vehicles It is the driver s...

Page 487: ...ble to cover the entire width of the neighboring lane Vehicles driving on the outside of the neighboring lane may not be detected It is the driver s responsibility at all times to be attentive to road...

Page 488: ...o tone warning will sound and the red warning lamp 1 will flash Remain on the lane that you are cur rently on until traffic conditions permit to change If the turn signal remains on the red warn ing l...

Page 489: ...488 Controls in detail Air vents...

Page 490: ...ght side air vent adjustable 8 Right side defroster vent fixed 9 Automatic climate control panel a Left rear center air vent adjustable b Right rear center air vent adjustable c Thumbwheel for right r...

Page 491: ...ilation off 2 Switching ventilation on The air volume is dependent on the setting of air distribution control air volume control air vents in the dashboard The air temperature is about the same as tha...

Page 492: ...and volume left 2 Temperature control left 3 Manual fan speed adjustment left 4 Front defroster Item 5 Air recirculation 6 Automatic climate control on off 7 Residual engine heat and ventilation REST...

Page 493: ...tomatic air distribution control page 491 Temperature 72 F 22 C page 494 Footwell temperature 0 page 274 Air flow focused page 275 Warning G Follow the recommended settings for heat ing and cooling gi...

Page 494: ...y by the automatic climate control system You can also adjust the settings for air distribution and air volume manually Activating Press button U page 491 up or down The indicator lamp on the button c...

Page 495: ...atic climate control will adjust to the set temperature as fast as possible Press temperature control 2 and or a page 491 upward or downward The climate control system will corre spondingly adjust the...

Page 496: ...ease air volume to the desired level The air volume increases decreases to the next higher lower blower speed and heating switches to the tempera ture that was set before the front de froster was swit...

Page 497: ...amount of power To keep battery drain to a min imum switch off the defroster as soon as the rear window is clear i The defroster is automatically deactivated after some time of operation depending on...

Page 498: ...ulation mode is deactivated automatically after 5 minutes if the outside temperature is below approximately 41 F 5 C after 5 minutes if the air conditioning is turned off after 30 minutes if the outsi...

Page 499: ...e engine switched off it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior This feature makes use of the residual heat produced by the engine The closing of the side windows and the tilt slidi...

Page 500: ...or down The indicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating Press button T page 491 up or down The indicator lamp on the button goes out i The residual heat is automatically turned off when the ig...

Page 501: ...1 Remote trunk opening closing switch Press and hold switch 1 until the trunk is opened The indicator lamp in switch 1 comes on and remains lit until the trunk is closed To interrupt the opening proc...

Page 502: ...ll lock automatically after closing it All turn signal lamps flash three times to confirm locking Vehicles with KEYLESS GO To prevent a possi ble inadvertent lockout the trunk will open auto matically...

Page 503: ...fore do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and or serious personal injury i If th...

Page 504: ...h you Press switch 1 briefly Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehicle the remote trunk opening closin...

Page 505: ...release button 1 The trunk opens Illumination of the emergency release but ton The button will flash for 30 minutes af ter opening the trunk The button will flash for 60 minutes af ter closing the tru...

Page 506: ...cle is centrally unlocked Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock Turn the mechanical key counterclock wise to neutral position 1 to unlock the trunk You can now open the trunk page 500 i To d...

Page 507: ...ir seat belts properly as entire body parts or portions of them may protrude from the passenger compartment When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the sta...

Page 508: ...d release The tilt sliding sunroof opens or closes completely Stopping during Express operation Move the switch in any direction i You can also open or close the tilt sliding sunroof using the SmartKe...

Page 509: ...f switch in the direction of arrow 3 until the tilt sliding sunroof is fully raised at the rear Keep holding the sunroof switch in the direction of arrow 3 for approximately 1 second Check the Express...

Page 510: ...al injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care when transporting cargo Put luggage or car go in the trunk if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs Do not pla...

Page 511: ...e box lock and turn it clockwise to position 3 Unlocking Insert the mechanical key into the glove box lock and turn it coun terclockwise to position 2 Storage compartments in the front armrest 1 Stora...

Page 512: ...ng Swing eyeglasses compart ment upward until it engages Parcel net in front passenger footwell Warning G The parcel net is intended for storing light weight items only Heavy objects objects with shar...

Page 513: ...tment Armrest with integrated storage compartment 1 Release catch Opening Pull release catch 1 and swing the cover upward Storage compartment between rear seats 1 Handle Opening Pull handle 1 backward...

Page 514: ...se lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents especially hot liquids could spill during braking vehicle maneuvers or in an accident Liquids spilled on vehicle oc...

Page 515: ...ke sure that the word Front is in the proper instal lation position Cup holder in rear 1 Compartment mark Opening Press mark 1 on the front Trunk Storage spaces under trunk floor 1 Storage space 2 Han...

Page 516: ...1 Tab 2 Retaining hook Pull tab 1 of retaining hook 2 down Parcel net in trunk There is a parcel net on the right trunk side wall to secure loads Retainer for Operator s Manual pouch 1 Hook and loop...

Page 517: ...imilar items in place Ashtray 1 Button for disengaging ashtray 2 Cover plate Warning G Do not use the vanity mirror while driving Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors closed while vehicle is in m...

Page 518: ...Switch on the ignition page 365 Push in cigarette lighter 1 The lighter will pop out automatically when hot Warning G Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter they are extremely hot Ho...

Page 519: ...longer be able to be placed in the heating pushed in position or the lighter may pop out too early with the lighter not hot enough i If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is being used exten...

Page 520: ...her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we rec ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a tele phone call If you choose to use th...

Page 521: ...he mobile phone has been inserted in the mobile phone cradle you have to use the hands free device or Bluetooth headset to respond during phone calls If applicable remove the cover for the external an...

Page 522: ...obile phone out of mobile phone cradle 2 Changing mobile phone cradle If you require a different cradle for your mobile phone remove the present cradle before installing a new one Removing an existing...

Page 523: ...raise press button and to lower press button or use the COMAND volume thumbwheel on the lower part of the front center console page 94 To activate press the SOS button the Roadside Assistance button o...

Page 524: ...emergency call manually page 525 Once the emergency call is in progress the indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin to flash The message Connecting Call appears in the multi function display Emer...

Page 525: ...automatic cli mate control can be still adjusted using the switches on the climate control panel i If no vehicle occupant responds an ambu lance will be sent to the vehicle immediately i Location of...

Page 526: ...Assistance button and the Information button are located in the storage compartment below the front armrest page 510 1 Information button 2 Roadside Assistance button Warning G If you feel at any way...

Page 527: ...Mercedes Benz Center For services such as labor and or towing charges may ap ply Refer to the Roadside Assistance Man ual for more information These programs are only available in the USA Sign and Dr...

Page 528: ...USA only i The indicator lamp on the Information button remains illuminated in red for ap proximately 10 seconds during the system self check after switching on the ignition togeth er with the SOS bu...

Page 529: ...ther active calls i The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on page 83 i If you select No you can save the address in your address book page 163 i The destination download featu...

Page 530: ...he Mercedes Benz Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada You will be asked to provide your pass word which you provided when you completed the subscriber agreement Whe...

Page 531: ...n attempt to covertly contact the vehicle s Tele Aid system Once the vehicle is located the Response Center will contact the local law enforcement and you The vehicle s location will only be provided...

Page 532: ...he door moves up or down When programming a gate operator the gate opens or closes Do not use the integrated remote control with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as r...

Page 533: ...device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 in 5 to12 cm away from the signal trans mitter button 2 3 or 4 to be pro grammed while keeping indicator lamp 1 in view Step 4 Using both hands simultaneo...

Page 534: ...ess hold for 2 seconds and release the pro grammed signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 Step 11 Press hold for 2 seconds and release same signal transmitter button a sec ond time to complete the trainin...

Page 535: ...utton 2 3 or 4 Do not release the button Indicator lamp 1 will begin to flash af ter 20 seconds Without releasing the signal transmitter button proceed with programming starting with step 3 Operation...

Page 536: ...ten the antenna wire from the garage door opener assembly This may help improve transmitting and or receiving signals i Certain types of garage door openers are in compatible with the integrated remot...

Page 537: ...oll collection devices To allow the use of these devices in the ve hicle transparent areas 1 and 3 are placed in the windshield You can see them from certain angles when ambient light condition permit...

Page 538: ...537 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care...

Page 539: ...e vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever Select gear ranges 3 2 or 1 only when driving at moderate speeds for hill driving Select C as the preferred shift program page...

Page 540: ...arning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combina tions Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes perceptions and judgment The possibility...

Page 541: ...e system inspected immediately Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying the brakes or through wa ter deep enough to wet brake com...

Page 542: ...ake system the wear of indi vidual brake system components such as brake pads or disks strongly depends on your driving style and the conditions under which you operate the vehicle Thus a driv ing sty...

Page 543: ...h performance driving it is important to maintain and have the brake system checked regularly When driving off on a slippery surface do not allow a drive wheel to spin for an extended period with the...

Page 544: ...and lock the vehicle when leaving Warning G If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance or you suspect that possi ble damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the haz...

Page 545: ...ice Exercise appro priate caution Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating local speed limits should be obeyed Use pru dent driving speeds appropriate to prevail ing conditions Warning G...

Page 546: ...rating page 577 If you are uncertain about the correct read ing of the information given on a tire s side wall any authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to assist you Winter driving instruction...

Page 547: ...erior resulting in unconsciousness and death To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation open a window slightly on the side of the ve hicle not facing the wind Warning G The outside temperature indicat...

Page 548: ...den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle The trunk is the preferred place to carr...

Page 549: ...y adjustments on the engine should therefore be carried out only by qualified Mercedes Benz Cen ter authorized technicians Engine adjustments should not be altered in any way The specified service pro...

Page 550: ...s a garage which are not properly ventilated If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving have the cause determined and corrected immediately If you must drive under thes...

Page 551: ...r switch The driver s door then can be closed again Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at the point indicated by arrow 1 The fuel filler flap springs open Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise and hold...

Page 552: ...ake sure to close the fuel filler flap before locking your vehicle as the flap locking pin pre vents closing after you have locked the vehicle i Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a minimum Poste...

Page 553: ...736 Engine oil level For more information on engine oil see Engine oil page 554 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For more information on replacing light bulbs see Replacing bulbs page...

Page 554: ...jure you and or others Warning G You could be injured when the hood is open even when the engine is turned off Parts of the engine can become very hot To prevent burns only touch owner serviceable com...

Page 555: ...the engine has cooled down If neces sary call the fire department Warning G The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any compon...

Page 556: ...h on the ignition page 365 Press or to select the menu Service Press or to select Engine Oil Level Press The following message is seen in the multi function display Measuring Engine Oil Level Accurate...

Page 557: ...Not Measurable With Running Engine Turn off the engine If the engine is at operating tempera ture wait 5 minutes before checking oil If the engine is not at operating temper ature yet you must wait 30...

Page 558: ...tion display concerning engine oil see the Practical hints section page 622 Adding engine oil i CL 550 only The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately...

Page 559: ...3 and page 736 Transmission fluid level The transmission fluid level does not need to be checked If you notice transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions have an authorized Mercedes Benz Ce...

Page 560: ...oximately 0 6 in 1 5 cm higher Add coolant as required Replace and tighten cap 1 For more information on coolant see the Technical data section page 738 Warning G In order to avoid potentially serious...

Page 561: ...indshield Washer Concentrate and water or commercially available premixed wind shield washer solvent antifreeze de pending on ambient temperatures To close washer fluid reservoir Press cap 1 onto fill...

Page 562: ...ng individual tires you should mount new tires on the front wheels first on vehicles with same sized wheels all around Warning G Replace rims or tires with the same designa tion manufacturer and type...

Page 563: ...conditions Make sure you also inspect the spare tire periodically for condition and inflation Spare tires will age and degrade over time even if never used and thus should be in spected and replaced...

Page 564: ...ears as a solid band across the tread Storing tires Cleaning tires Warning G Although the applicable federal motor safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visib...

Page 565: ...2 The certification label also found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehi cle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight o...

Page 566: ...n placard showing the seating capacity is located on the driver s door B pillar page 564 Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the Tire and Loading...

Page 567: ...example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs Step 5 D...

Page 568: ...tion Occupants weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit from Tire and Loading Information placard minus combined weight of all occupa...

Page 569: ...GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The to tal allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear To assure that your vehicle does not ex ceed the maximum permissible weight limits GV...

Page 570: ...n the fuel filler flap page 550 for any additional infor mation pertaining to special driving situa tions For more information see Important notes on tire inflation pressure page 570 Warning G Follow...

Page 571: ...rcedes Benz Center for proper tire inflation pressure Be sure to readjust the tire inflation pressure for normal driving speeds You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the tire infla...

Page 572: ...p from the valve on one tire Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve Read tire inflation pressure on tire gauge and check against the recom mended tire inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Info...

Page 573: ...elf If the telltale illuminates continuously one or more of your tires is significantly underin flated There is no malfunction in the Advanced TPMS USA only If the telltale flashes for 60 seconds and...

Page 574: ...ensor mounted the system may still indicate the tire inflation pressure of the removedwheelfor some minutes If this happens keep in mind that the indicated value where the spare wheel is mount ed does...

Page 575: ...ation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the Advanced TPMS low tire pressure tell tale USA only Your vehicle has also been equipped with an Advanced TPMS malfunction indicator to in...

Page 576: ...es Press OK to Confirm Tire Press appears in the multifunction display Warning G It is the driver s responsibility to calibrate the Advanced TPMS on the recommended cold inflation pressure Underinflat...

Page 577: ...more prone to damage from road hazards adversely affect ride comfort increase stopping distance i When the wheel positions are changed on the vehicle it is possible that the air pressure is temporari...

Page 578: ...er 6 Tire ply material page 585 7 Tire size designation load and speed rating page 577 8 Load identification page 581 9 Tire name Tire size designation load and speed rating 1 Tire width 2 Aspect rati...

Page 579: ...s expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width Tire code The tire code 3 page 577 indicates the tire construction type The R stands for radial tir...

Page 580: ...t them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure i Tire load rating 5 page 577 and tire speed rating 6 page 577 are also referr...

Page 581: ...ting and the speed capabil ity of the tire is limited to 186 mph 300 km h Any tire with a speed capability above 186 mph 300 km h must include a ZR in the size designation AND the service description...

Page 582: ...re produced The TIN is a unique identifier which facili tates efforts by tire manufactures to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purchasers the m...

Page 583: ...to represent the first full week of the calendar year The second two figures represent the year For example 3202 represents the 32nd week of 2002 Maximum tire load 1 Maximum tire load rating The maxi...

Page 584: ...are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Never exceed the max tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate...

Page 585: ...s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance Temperature...

Page 586: ...lled or not Air pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa or bars Aspect rat...

Page 587: ...ever exceed the GAWR for the front and rear axle indicated on the certification label located on the driver s door B pillar GVW Gross Vehicle Weight The GVW comprises the weight of the vehicle includi...

Page 588: ...red in curb weight or accessory weight including heavy duty brakes ride levelers roof rack heavy duty battery and special trim PSI Pounds per square inch A standard unit of measure for air pressure ba...

Page 589: ...g Part of tire designation indicates the speed range for which a tire is approved Total load limit Rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms 150 lbs times the vehicle s designated seating capacit...

Page 590: ...00 to 6000 miles 5000 to 10000 km or sooner if neces sary according to the degree of tire wear The same rotation spinning direction must be maintained page 564 Rotate tires before the characteristic t...

Page 591: ...ormance Make sure the tires you use show the mountain snowflake marking on the tire sidewall These tires meet specific snow traction performance requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers Association RM...

Page 592: ...acteristics may very well impair turning stability and that overall driving stability may be reduced Adapt your driving style accordingly Have the spare tire replaced with a winter tire at the nearest...

Page 593: ...n XX days Service A Due The maintenance services will be indicated by showing a service type A through type H in the multifunction display Types A through H are classified based on estimat ed time nee...

Page 594: ...ervice Calling up the maintenance service indicator display You can call up the maintenance service in dicator display at any time to check when the next maintenance service is due Switch on the ignit...

Page 595: ...rcedes Benz i If the battery is disconnected the days of disconnection will not be included in the count shown by the maintenance service indicator To arrive at the true maintenance service dead line...

Page 596: ...eme and varying climatic conditions but also by Air pollution Road salt Tar Gravel and stone chipping To avoid paint damage you should imme diately remove Grease and oil Fuel Coolant Brake fluid Bird...

Page 597: ...oved car care products at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Scratches corrosive deposits corrosion or damage due to negligent or incorrect care cannot always be removed or repaired with the car care...

Page 598: ...e protected from any wax Vehicle washing In the winter thoroughly remove all traces of road salt as soon as possible When washing the vehicle underbody do not forget to clean the inner sides of the wh...

Page 599: ...e SmartKey with KEYLESS GO into the starter switch Switch on the ignition Depress the brake pedal Shift the automatic transmission to neutral position N Release the brake pedal If engaged manually rel...

Page 600: ...indshield When leaving the car wash make sure that the mirrors are folded out Otherwise they may vibrate Do not use chrome cleaner on ornamental moldings Although ornamental moldings may have chrome a...

Page 601: ...ong force and only use a soft non scratching cloth when cleaning the sensor cover and or bumper area near sensors Do not attempt to wipe dirty sensors and or bumper with a dry cloth or sponge Do not a...

Page 602: ...rking Guidance 1 Bumper area near sensors Switch off the ignition page 365 Use a mild car wash detergent such as Mercedes Benz approved Car Sham poo with plenty of water and a soft non scratching clot...

Page 603: ...with a high pressure cleaner with a dry cloth and high pressure with aggressive cleaning agents You could otherwise damage the camera Warning G Please do not forget that your primary re sponsibility i...

Page 604: ...GO start stop button repeatedly until windshield wipers start Press KEYLESS GO start stop button when the wiper arms are in a vertical position Cleaning Fold the wiper arms forward until they snap int...

Page 605: ...o not use a dry cloth abrasives solvents or cleaners con taining solvents Do not touch the inside of the front rear or side windows with hard objects such as an ice scraper or ring Doing so may damage...

Page 606: ...or scouring agents on these parts Never apply strong force and only use a soft non scratching cloth when cleaning the surface Do not attempt to wipe the surface with a dry cloth or sponge Otherwise y...

Page 607: ...to clean wood trims in your vehicle Chrome plated exhaust tip Regular cleaning and care of chrome plat ed exhaust tips will help to maintain their shine and the classy appearance Use Mercedes Benz ap...

Page 608: ...actical hints What to do if Where will I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Batteries Jump starting Towing the vehicle...

Page 609: ...off The BAS ESP EBP and PRE SAFE are also switched off see mes sages in multifunction display The brake system is still functioning nor mally but without the ABS available If the ABS control unit is m...

Page 610: ...USA only 3 Canada only v The red brake warning lamp comes on while the engine is running In addi tion the yellow ABS mal function indicator lamp and the yellow ESP warning lamp come on and an acousti...

Page 611: ...ls may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability Read and observe messages in the mul tifunction display page 622 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as...

Page 612: ...ed Mercedes Benz Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immed...

Page 613: ...itch the en gine to Limp Home Mode emergency oper ation Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service stati...

Page 614: ...fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky Check the fuel cap If it is not closed properly Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly Have the fuel system checked by an au th...

Page 615: ...RE SAFE Brake has recognized a stationary obstacle on your probable line of travel Apply the brakes immediately Carefully observe the traffic situation You may need to brake or maneuver to avoid hitti...

Page 616: ...due to a malfunction Risk of accident Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail ing road weather and traffic conditions Continue driving with added caution Read and observe messages in the mul tifun...

Page 617: ...lltale goes out During driving the red seat belt telltale flashes and you addition ally hear an intermittentwarning chime with increasing intensity The vehicle s speed once exceeded 15 mph 25 km h and...

Page 618: ...dded caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G In the event that a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strong...

Page 619: ...erve messages in the mul tifunction display page 622 If the tire inflation pressure in the respec tive tire s has have been corrected the combination low tire pressure TPMS mal function telltale goes...

Page 620: ...te that the Advanced TPMS is not a sub stitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain cor rect tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to...

Page 621: ...nt passenger seat The system is malfunctioning Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Also read and observe any messages in the multifunction display and fol...

Page 622: ...e g objects such as books briefcases etc lodged behind or around the seat head restraints pushing against roof etc The system may recognize such forces as supplemental weight If the front passenger f...

Page 623: ...83 Other messages of high priority and mes sages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display using or L They are then stored in the vehicle status message memory page 300...

Page 624: ...ld be taken note of and where a malfunction is indicated ad dressed as soon as possible at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center Failure to repair condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mer...

Page 625: ...h 30 km h Drive faster than 20 mph 30 km h and save the speed Cruise Control kmh Canada only ESP is switched off Switch on ESP page 74 The automatic transmission is in park posi tion P reverse gear R...

Page 626: ...ufficient Clean the DISTRONIC Plus cover in the radiator grille page 599 Restart the vehicle Try activating DISTRONIC Plus again later Wait until the system cools down or the battery recovers DISTRONI...

Page 627: ...e DISTRONIC Plus at a speed below 20 mph 30 km h without the vehicle in front being displayed in the multifunction display page 443 Drive faster than 20 mph 30 km h and activate DISTRONIC Plus again E...

Page 628: ...t in Park You have opened the driver s door and the automatic trans mission is still in drive position D reverse gear R or neutral position N Before you leave the vehicle make sure that the automatic...

Page 629: ...brake page 412 Switch off the ignition page 365 Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle Adjust the seat in a height position page 368 Make sure that no objects which apply force...

Page 630: ...ed Wait at least 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction dis play If above conditions are met you can occupy the...

Page 631: ...front passenger seat and properly secure the child in rear seat employing the child restraint if necessary Remove any other items from on and around the front passenger seat and make sure the storage...

Page 632: ...ed Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction dis play If above conditions are met you can occupy the f...

Page 633: ...electronic parking brake page 412 Park Assist Currently Unavailable See Oper Manual Park Assist is deactivated because the area around the sensors in the front or the rear bumper page 601 is dirty Cle...

Page 634: ...because the battery voltage is insufficient Have the battery checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Blind Spot Assist is switched off because the radar sensor system is temporarily in operative...

Page 635: ...mporarily inoperative due to electromag netic interference near television and radio transmitter stations toll stations speed measuring systems etc Wait to see if the interference is temporary or do n...

Page 636: ...the vehicle Check if the radar sensors may be switched on page 302 Switch on the radar sensors using the instrument cluster control system Service X Due Your vehicle is due for maintenance service pag...

Page 637: ...ion N page 417 Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative The Advanced TPMS or a wheel sensor is malfunctioning Have the Advanced TPMS checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Tire Pressure Monitor Inoper...

Page 638: ...a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose control of the vehicle Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build up and possibly a fire...

Page 639: ...Not Shift Gears The automatic transmission cannot be shifted out of the set position because of a malfunction If the automatic transmission is shift to drive position D page 417 Without changing the...

Page 640: ...goes out after a few seconds Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so Engage the electronic parking brake page 412 Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction display You may then...

Page 641: ...Malfunction Stop Vehicle ABC is malfunctioning The ABC message is continuously shown Do not turn steering wheel too far to avoid damaging the front fenders Listen for scraping noises Do not exceed a s...

Page 642: ...off Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction display You may then drive off ABS and ESP Inoperative See Oper Manual ABS ESP as well as PRE SAFE are switched off due to a malfunction B...

Page 643: ...bove a speed of 12 mph 20 km h The message disappears when ABS and ESP are again available The ABS ESP as well as PRE SAFE were deactivated because of insufficient power supply The charging voltage ha...

Page 644: ...This will not solve the problem USA only Canada only Warning G Driving with the message Check Brake Fluid Level displayed can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immedi ately Do not...

Page 645: ...s Secure vehicle from rolling away before get ting out of it page 412 USA only Canada only EBR ABS and ESP Inoperative See Oper Manual ESP EBP and ABS are switched off due to a malfunction BAS is also...

Page 646: ...on normally with full brake force boost Continue driving with added caution Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible USA only Canada only Check Brake Pad Wear...

Page 647: ...g lamp for the electronic parking brake comes on The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning To release Pull handle of electronic parking brake page 412 or Carefully drive off page 412 Contact an a...

Page 648: ...rake flashes The power supply for the electronic parking brake was malfunctioning or the electronic parking brake was previously mechanically released Pull handle for electronic parking brake page 412...

Page 649: ...nic parking brake is malfunction ing or overheated for example due to over or undervoltage Carefully drive off page 412 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible In the event of o...

Page 650: ...nic parking brake flashes and the yellow warn ing lamp for the electronic parking brake comes on The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning Switch ignition off and back on again and en gage or rel...

Page 651: ...c parking brake the red indicator lamp for the electronic parking brake flashes and goes out after approx 10 seconds The yel low warning lamp for the electronic parking brake comes on The electronic p...

Page 652: ...brake or Carefully drive off page 412 or Release the handle for electronic parking brake USA only Canada only Please Release Parking Brake The red indicator lamp for the electronic parking brake flas...

Page 653: ...USA only Canada only Inoperative See Oper Manual ESP as well as PRE SAFE are switched off due to a malfunction In addition the v warning lamp in the instrument cluster comes on The ABS may not be oper...

Page 654: ...t cluster Brake force assistance is impaired and is sustained through an electric substitute function as long as the engine is running The brake system continues to function normally You will feel a p...

Page 655: ...due to undervoltage It is possible that the bat tery is not charged The brake system functions normally BAS Plus and PRE SAFE Brake are also not available Continue driving with added caution Have the...

Page 656: ...and check the poly V belt If it is broken Do not continue to drive Otherwise the en gine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the en gine Notify an authorized M...

Page 657: ...Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts You could be seriously burned Do not ignore the low engin...

Page 658: ...erature gauge in the instrument cluster page 30 Warning G Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seri...

Page 659: ...ge 412 Check the poly V belt If it is broken Do not continue to drive Otherwise the en gine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the en gine Notify an authorize...

Page 660: ...tely to the nearest autho rized Mercedes Benz Center If this message does not disappear from the multifunction display Call Roadside Assistance The cooling fan for the coolant is malfunc tioning Obser...

Page 661: ...page 550 If it is not closed properly Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly Have the fuel system checked by an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center Reserve Fuel The fuel level has dropped below the...

Page 662: ...engine be started again after the engine is stopped The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is not recognized while the engine is running be cause there is strong radio frequency inter ference Stop the vehicle...

Page 663: ...artKey in the starter switch This message is only a reminder Take the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO with you when leaving the vehicle Take Your Key From Ignition You have forgotten to remove th...

Page 664: ...h KEYLESS GO is be ing initialized in the vehicle Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction display Remove START Button and Insert Key The KEYLESS GO system is malfunctioning Remove KEY...

Page 665: ...ssible page 688 Check Left Low Beam The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Check Right Low Beam The right low beam lamp is malfunctioni...

Page 666: ...message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible Check Right Mirror Turn Signal The turn signal in the right exterior rear view mir...

Page 667: ...ossible Please Switch Off Lights You are getting out of the vehicle and the lights are still switched on Switch off the headlamps page 391 Turn Lights Off or Remove Key The exterior lamp switch is set...

Page 668: ...r as soon as possible Check Right Reverse Lamp The right backup lamp is malfunctioning Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Check Front Left Sidemarker Lamp The front left si...

Page 669: ...all light emitting diodes have stopped working A substitute bulb is being used Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Check Right Tail and Brake Lamp The right tail lamp brake...

Page 670: ...addition you can Swing the camera cover down page 602 Adjust the air distribution of the automatic climate control so that air flows upward page 271 Night View Assist Lights Must Be Set to AUTO or ON...

Page 671: ...o sition P neutral position N or drive position D page 417 Night View Assist Only When It Is Dark You have tried to switch on Night View Assist by daylight You can only switch on Night View Assist whe...

Page 672: ...only or contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Display Possible cause consequence Possible solution Check Engine Oil Level Add 1 quart USA only Check Engine Oil Level Add 1 Liter Canada only CL 60...

Page 673: ...ly The measuring system is malfunctioning Have the measuring system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Engine Oil Level Too High CL 600 and CL 65 AMG only You have added too much engine oil...

Page 674: ...ront passenger s sup plemental restraint system may not work properly Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Rear Left SRS Malfunction Service Required Components of t...

Page 675: ...window curtain air bag may not work properly Drive with added caution to the nearest au thorized Mercedes Benz Center Right Side Curtain Airbag Malfunction Service Required The right side window curt...

Page 676: ...stem are malfunctioning Have the Tele Aid system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Tire Press Warning Caution Tire Malfunction Advanced TPMS One or more tires are deflating Carefully bring...

Page 677: ...ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose control of the vehicle Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build up and possibly a fire Follow recommended tire inflation p...

Page 678: ...Pressure Advanced TPMS The pressure is too low in one or more tires Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers Engage the electronic parking brake page 412 Ch...

Page 679: ...flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose control of the vehicle Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build up and possibly a fire F...

Page 680: ...ay for the tire in question Have the Advanced TPMS checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Have the wheel sensors installed by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The tire pressure for the respec...

Page 681: ...nk page 501 Check Washer Fluid The water level has dropped to approx 1 1 US qts 1 0 l Add washer fluid page 560 Lock Seat Backrest Front Left The driver seat backrest is not engaged The driver s seat...

Page 682: ...unk floor Lift up trunk floor cover and engage trunk floor handle in upper edge of trunk You can now remove the tools and ac cessories The vehicle tool kit includes Towing eye bolt Wheel wrench Alignm...

Page 683: ...To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under t...

Page 684: ...se Remove luggage bowl 2 and vehicle tool kit 3 Remove Minispare wheel 1 Setting up the collapsible wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves to additionally secure the vehicle e g while changing...

Page 685: ...e driver s door Insert mechanical key 2 into the driv er s door lock until it stops Turn mechanical key 2 counterclock wise to position 1 and hold it there Pull the door handle until the locking knob...

Page 686: ...ually Press down the locking knob of the passenger door Exit the vehicle Lock the trunk with the mechanical key page 505 Close the passenger door The vehicle is locked 1 Unlocking in an emergency 2 Me...

Page 687: ...ey 2 Battery compartment Insert mechanical key 1 into opening Press mechanical key 1 in direction of arrow The battery compartment is unlatched Pull battery compartment 2 out of the housing Warning G...

Page 688: ...line free cloth insert new bat teries 3 under contact springs 4 with the positive terminal side facing up Return battery compartment 2 into housing until it locks into place Slide the mechanical key b...

Page 689: ...lar intervals and when a bulb has been replaced See an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for headlamp ad justment i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high hu...

Page 690: ...ional turn signal lamp LED 3 Parking and standing lamp W 5 W 4 Side marker lamp W 5 W 5 High beam flasher lamp H7 55 W IR emitter for Night View Assist H11 55 W 6 Corner illuminating lamp H7 55 W 7 Fo...

Page 691: ...arker lamps High mounted brake lamp Brake tail and rear standing lamps Rear side marker lamps Rear fog lamp Rear turn signal lamps Rear side marker lamps License plate lamps Warning G Bulbs and bulb s...

Page 692: ...Tab Removing cover Pull cover 1 on tab 2 in direction of arrow and re move cover 1 Bi Xenon headlamps High beam flasher lamp Headlamp left 1 Installation device Pull installation device 1 up left head...

Page 693: ...e to close Corner illuminating lamp 1 Bulb holder 2 Wire position Turn bulb holder 1 counterclockwise until it disengages Take out bulb holder 1 Take bulb out of holder Insert new bulb into holder and...

Page 694: ...LEDs If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func tion the entire turn signal unit must be re placed Have the turn signal unit replaced by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Front side marker lamp bu...

Page 695: ...se injury Warning G Wiper blades are components that are sub ject to wear and tear Replace the wiper blades twice a year preferably in the spring and fall Otherwise the front window will not be proper...

Page 696: ...l it snaps into place Turn the wiper blade at a right angle to wiper arm arrow 1 Slide the wiper blade sideways out of the retainer in the direction of arrow 2 Installing wiper blades Slide the wiper...

Page 697: ...rom the starter switch The driver s door then can be closed again Remove the KEYLESS GO start stop button from the starter switch Mounting the spare wheel i Open the door only when conditions are safe...

Page 698: ...llows Place the wheel chock and another sizeable object on the downhill side blocking both wheels on the side of the vehicle not being worked on Warning G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking...

Page 699: ...wheel housings 2 Jack take up bracket 3 Jack 4 Crank Place jack 3 on firm ground Position jack 3 under take up bracket 2 so that it is always vertical plumb line as seen from the side even if the veh...

Page 700: ...efly for wheel changes It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the vehicle Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised Never lie down under the raised vehicle Do not place wheel b...

Page 701: ...use genuine Mercedes Benz wheel bolts Other wheel bolts may come loose Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve hicle is raised Otherwise the vehicle could fall off the jack Wheel bolts 2 must be us...

Page 702: ...ening torque of 110 lb ft 150 Nm Fully collapse the jack with handle folded in storage position page 682 Store the jack and the other vehicle tools in the designated storage space underneath the trunk...

Page 703: ...z Center about steps you need to observe Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Large 12 volt storage batteries contain lead Recycling of batteries is the...

Page 704: ...battery as replacement that has the same security features and is of identical size voltage and capacity as the facto ry equipped battery The battery the battery ventilation and the later al plug mus...

Page 705: ...other wise be discharged i Only replace a discharged battery with a bat tery recommended by Mercedes Benz The con sumer battery is installed in the trunk in such a way that it is safeguarded as much a...

Page 706: ...g battery i Vehicles with KEYLESS GO remove the KEYLESS GO button page 366 and use the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO like a normal SmartKey Do not remove the SmartKey i For your convenience have the starte...

Page 707: ...gnition page 365 Start the engine page 406 Check vehicle functions Only use charging devices with a maximum charging voltage of 14 8 V Warning G During the charge procedure there is a risk of acid bur...

Page 708: ...et injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help i...

Page 709: ...nsumers ex cept hazard warning flashers or work lights Open the hood page 553 Start the engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at idle speed 1 Negative clamp 2 Negative terminal of cha...

Page 710: ...n 30 seconds If the starting attempt does not suc ceed Turn the SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 Take out the SmartKey Turn off engine of donor vehicle re start it and let it run at idle speed...

Page 711: ...spension parts Before towing the vehicle observe the fol lowing instructions Do not tow start the vehicle Use flatbed or wheel lift dolly equipment with the ignition switched off Do not tow with sling...

Page 712: ...itch do not leave children unattended in the vehicle It is possible for children to switch on the ignition which could result in unsupervised use of vehicle equipment Unsupervised use of vehicle equip...

Page 713: ...ower assistance for the brake and steering systems In this case it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve hicle Adapt your driv...

Page 714: ...e for towing eye bolt Installing towing eye bolt Take towing eye bolt and wheel wrench out of the vehicle tool kit in the trunk page 681 Screw towing eye bolt clockwise into its stop and tighten with...

Page 715: ...on the passenger side of the engine compartment page 716 Warning G Only use fuses approved by Mercedes Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question and do not attempt to repair or bridg...

Page 716: ...gine page 415 Switch off the vehicle s internal electri cal functions page 705 Fuse boxes in engine compartment Open the hood page 553 Box on the driver s side Example illustration from CL 550 1 4 scr...

Page 717: ...use boxes in dashboard 1 Cover 1 Cover Opening Open the respective door Using your hands pull cover 1 in the direction of the arrow and remove Closing Hook cover 1 into the opening at the front Press...

Page 718: ...wn If the engine cannot be turned off as de scribed in the Turning off the engine sec tion page 415 you may use the following emergency procedure Take the fuse chart from the vehicle from the vehicle...

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Page 720: ...719 Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions and weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc...

Page 721: ...ore than 300 000 different parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Genuine Mercedes Benz Parts are subject ed to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed man ufactu...

Page 722: ...nties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and accessories...

Page 723: ...r center armrest on the lower edge of the windshield Example certification label U S vehicles 2 VIN 3 Paintwork code Example certification label Canada vehicles 2 VIN 3 Paintwork code i Data shown on...

Page 724: ...VIN lower edge of windshield 7 Emission control information label includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG 5 Engine number engraved on engi...

Page 725: ...rator alternator CL 600 and CL 65 AMG 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 ABC tandem pump pump for power steering assistance and ABC chassis 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Genera...

Page 726: ...e 3 86 in 98 00 mm 3 23 in 82 00 mm Stroke 3 56 in 90 50 mm 3 43 in 87 00 mm Total piston displacement 333 3 cu in 5461 cm3 336 4 cu in 5513 cm3 Compression ratio 10 7 1 9 1 Output acc to SAE J 13492...

Page 727: ...displacement 378 8 cu in 6208 cm3 364 9 cu in 5980 cm3 Compression ratio 11 3 1 9 1 Output acc to SAE J 13491 1 Premium fuel required Performance may vary with fuel octane rating 518 hp 6800 rpm 386 k...

Page 728: ...vehicle may be the result i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center A Tire and Loading Information placard with the recommended tire inflation pressu...

Page 729: ...ims light alloy 8 5 J x18 H2 8 5 J x18 H2 8 5 J x19 H2 Wheel offset 1 69 in 43 mm 1 69 in 43 mm 1 69 in 43 mm All season tires 1 1 Radial ply tires 255 45 R18 99H M S Winter tires1 2 3 2 For use with...

Page 730: ...20 H2 Wheel offset 1 69 in 43 mm 1 69 in 43 mm 1 69 in 43 mm 1 69 in 43 mm Summer tires1 1 Radial ply tires 255 45 R18 99V 255 40 R19 96Y 255 40 R19 96Y 255 35 ZR20 XL Extra Load Rear axle Rims light...

Page 731: ...your vehicle with the tire in flation pressure on the yellow label located on the Minispare wheel rim If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the Minispare wheel rim differs from the va...

Page 732: ...2 V 1 7 kW 12 V 2 1 kW Starter battery 12 V 35 Ah 12 V 35 Ah 12 V 35 Ah Electrical consumer battery 12 V 95 Ah 12 V 95 Ah 12 V 95 Ah Spark plugs NGK PLKR 6A Bosch Y 7 MPP 33 NGK IFR 6Q G 1 1 Contact a...

Page 733: ...2139 mm 84 2 in 2139 mm 84 2 in 2139 mm Overall vehicle width exterior rear view mirrors folded in 73 7 in 1871 mm 73 7 in 1871 mm 73 7 in 1871 mm Overall vehicle height 58 5 in 1485 mm 58 5 in 1485...

Page 734: ...fluids Otherwise you could endan ger persons or the environment Keep service fluids out of the reach of chil dren For health reasons you should prevent service fluids from coming into direct contact...

Page 735: ...1 69 US qt 1 6 l Fuchs Titan EG 5010 D ABC hydraulic system All models 4 2 US qt 4 0 l MB ABC Fluid Power steering CL 550 approx 1 06 US qt 1 0 l MB Power Steering Fluid Chevron Texaco PSF 9109 1 1 Fo...

Page 736: ...nk All models 23 78 US gal 90 0 l Premium unleaded gasoline Minimum Posted Octane 91 Avg of 96 RON 86 MON including a reserve of CL 550 CL 600 2 9 US gal 11 0 l CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG 3 7 US gal 14 0 l A...

Page 737: ...change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Lim ited Warranty Please follow Mainte...

Page 738: ...ing G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury Never allow sparks flame or smoking mate rials near gasoline Turn off the engine before refuel...

Page 739: ...ap proved product s Follow directions on product label Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel This only results in unnecessary cost and may be harmful to the engine operation Coolants The engine...

Page 740: ...in crease due to the lower heat transfer capa bility of the solution Therefore do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion antifreeze If the coolant level is low water and MB 325 0 Anticorrosio...

Page 741: ...freeze protection 35 F 37 C 49 F 45 C CL 550 6 08 US qt 5 75 l 6 71 US qt 6 35 l CL 600 main cooling system 6 5 US qt 6 15 l 7 14 US qt 6 76 l CL 600 low temperature cooling system 1 37 US qt 1 3 l 1...

Page 742: ...peratures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and water 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water 1 3...

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Page 744: ...Children 57 Front 46 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 51 Knee bag 46 OCS 48 Safety guidelines 44 Side impact 47 Window curtain 47 Air conditioning Refrigerant 735 736 Air distribution...

Page 745: ...hen driving 363 Automatic shift program 427 Automatic transmission Accelerator position 424 Automatic shift program 427 Emergency operation Limp Home Mode 433 Fluid 733 Fluid level 558 Gear ranges 426...

Page 746: ...amps 689 High beam 689 High mounted brake lamp 689 License plate lamps 689 Low beam 689 Parking and standing lamps 689 Rear fog lamp 689 Turn signal lamps 689 C California retail buyers and lessees im...

Page 747: ...97 Switching on or off 83 Swiveling display 85 System settings 255 Telephone keypad 86 Telephone menu 137 Vehicle menu 260 Video AUX 126 Voice Control settings 257 Combination switch 395 Corner illum...

Page 748: ...try COMAND 198 Destination memory COMAND 247 Difficulties While driving 411 While starting 408 Digital speedometer 287 Additional speedometer 301 Dimensions Vehicle 732 Direction of rotation Tires 564...

Page 749: ...586 Downhill driving Cruise control 439 Drink holder see Cup holder Drinking and driving 539 Drive dynamic multicontour seats Adjusting COMAND 278 Drive dynamic function COMAND 281 Multicontour adjust...

Page 750: ...Unlocking the trunk 685 Unlocking the vehicle 684 Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emergency In case of Battery Jump starting 707 First aid kit 681 Flat tire 696 Fuses 714 Roadside Assistance 16 Ro...

Page 751: ...system and head lamp cleaning system 735 741 Fog lamps Messages in display 666 Replacing bulbs 689 Front air bags 46 Front lamps see headlamps Front passenger front air bag 46 Messages in display 628...

Page 752: ...Head restraints 376 Adjustment 376 Folding back and placing upright rear head restraints 377 Front seat 376 Rear seat 377 Headlamp cleaning system 395 560 Washer fluid 735 741 Headlamps Automatic hea...

Page 753: ...Deactivating automatic control 398 Delayed switch off COMAND 266 Reading lamps in the front 399 Interior rear view mirror Adjusting 381 Auto dimming 383 Interior storage spaces see Storage compartmen...

Page 754: ...ey with KEYLESS GO 360 Battery check lamp SmartKey 355 Brake warning lamp 31 Brakes 609 Combination low tire pressure malfunction telltale 31 618 Distance warning lamp 31 614 DISTRONIC Plus 31 446 614...

Page 755: ...cy 685 Locking knob 362 Loss of Key Mechanical 361 Key SmartKey 361 Key SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 361 Service and Warranty Information Booklet 721 Low beam headlamps 392 Replacing bulbs 689 Lowering Ve...

Page 756: ...contour seats Multifunction display 282 Multifunction display messages ABC 639 ABS 641 Batteries vehicle 655 Blind Spot Assist 633 Brake fluid 643 Brake pads 645 Coolant 657 Coolant level 656 Cruise c...

Page 757: ...or fogged up windshield 483 Image on multifunction display 482 Malfunction 484 Messages in display 669 Removing condensation 483 Switching on or off 482 Normal occupant weight 587 Number Vehicle Ident...

Page 758: ...Pedals 539 Plastic parts cleaning 604 POIs 225 Poly V belt drive 724 Layout 724 Potential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated tires 576 Power assistance 539 Power closing assist fo...

Page 759: ...pright rear head restraints 377 Head restraints 376 Ventilation 376 Rear side windows Blocking operation 63 Rear View Camera 477 Camera lens 478 Cleaning camera lens 602 Switching on 480 View through...

Page 760: ...0 Safety guidelines 44 Telltale 31 55 615 Seating capacity 565 Seats 368 adjusting front passenger seat from driver s seat 370 Adjustment 368 Drive dynamic multicontour in the front Adjusting COMAND 2...

Page 761: ...ows Sidewall 587 SIRIUS Satellite Radio see Satellite radio SmartKey see Key SmartKey SmartKey with KEYLESS GO see Key SmartKey with KEYLESS GO SMS messages 178 Snow chains 591 Spare wheel 696 730 Mou...

Page 762: ...iority 528 Emergency calls 523 Hands free microphone 37 Information 527 Information button 525 Initiating an emergency call manually 525 Messages in display 675 Remote door lock 529 Remote door unlock...

Page 763: ...Advanced TPMS 572 And Rims 727 And Wheels 561 Care and maintenance 562 Chains 591 Checking inflation pressure electroni cally with Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System Advanced TPMS 572 Cleaning...

Page 764: ...Resetting 287 Troubleshooting Voice Control 347 Trunk Closing 684 Emergency release 504 Lighting 399 Message in display 680 Opening height restriction COMAND 268 Power closing assist for trunk lid 36...

Page 765: ...ing Manual ABC 462 Vehicle loading 509 564 Instructions 509 Load limit 565 Terminology 585 Vehicle maximum load on the tire 588 Vehicle Recovery services Stolen Vehicle Tele Aid 530 Vehicle tool kit 6...

Page 766: ...s 727 Sizes 727 Spare wheel 730 Sparewheel 696 Tightening torque 701 Tires and wheels 561 Window curtain air bags 47 Windows see Power windows Windshield Cleaning 603 Cleaning wiper blades 603 Infrare...

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Page 768: ...nz ca We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore information illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Reprinting translation...

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