Page 1 Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Bild in der Größe 215x70 mm einfügen Operator’s Manual CL-Class Order No. 6515 2259 13 Part No. 216 584 76 81 USA Edition C 2008...
Page 2 CL 550 CL 600 CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG...
Page 3 Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen-...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Instrument cluster ... 30 Important notice for California retail Control systems ... 32 buyers and lessees of Storage compartments... 34 Mercedes-Benz automobiles ... 15 Center console ... 36 Maintenance ... 16 Overhead control panel ... 37 Roadside Assistance ... 16 Driver’s door control panel ...
Page 5 Contents Control systems ... 81 COMAND operating safety... 82 COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 112 COMAND introduction ... 83 Availability of functions while the vehicle is in motion ... 83 Switching COMAND on or off ... 83 COMAND components ... 83 Operating COMAND ...
Page 6 Setting the language and audio format ... 135 Subtitles and camera angles ... 136 Interactive content... 136 COMAND navigation... 182 COMAND telephone* ... 137 Safety precautions ... 137 COMAND navigation (introduction) ... 183 General notes... 137 Switching telephone on or off ... 139 Activating telephone mode ...
Page 7 Contents Off-road and off-map ... 237 COMAND navigation system Navigation announcements... 239 (last destinations) ... 254 COMAND navigation system (during route guidance)... 240 Cancel route guidance ... 240 Continuing cancelled route guidance ... 240 Route browser... 240 Displaying info... 241 Displaying route information ...
Page 8 Assistance menu*... 298 Service menu ... 299 Settings menu... 301 Voice Control... 303 Operating safety... 303 Voice Control introduction... 304 Spelling ... 305 Command types... 305 Active System ... 305 Controls ... 306 Voice Control radio... 329 Symbols ... 307 Voice Control telephone ...
Page 9 Contents Seat ventilation* ... 376 Head restraints... 376 Steering wheel ... 379 Steering wheel adjustment... 379 Heated steering wheel* ... 380 Mirrors ... 381 Interior rear view mirror ... 381 Windshield wipers... 400 Exterior rear view mirrors... 381 Power folding exterior rear view mirrors ...
Page 10 Rear View Camera*... 477 Power tilt/sliding sunroof... 506 Night View Assist* ... 481 Blind Spot Assist* ... 485 Air vents ... 488 Opening and closing air vents ... 490 Loading and storing... 509 Ventilated storage compartment . 490 Automatic climate control ... 491 Deactivating climate control system ...
Page 11 Contents At the gas station... 550 Refueling ... 550 Check regularly and before a long trip... 552 Engine compartment... 553 Hood ... 553 Engine oil... 554 Transmission fluid level ... 558 Winter driving ... 590 Active Body Control (ABC) fluid level... 558 Coolant level ...
Page 12 Flat tire ... 696 Technical data ... 719 Preparing the vehicle ... 696 Parts service... 720 Mounting the spare wheel... 696 Warranty coverage ... 721 Batteries ... 702 Disconnecting starter battery ... 704 Removing starter battery ... 705 Identification labels ... 722 Charging battery ...
Page 14: Introduction
We recommend using Genuine vidual cases an official approval or authori- Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion zation by governmental or other agencies parts and accessories explicitly approved should exist. Use of such parts and acces- by us for your vehicle model.
Page 15: Operator's Manual
Center will be glad to inform you of correct the operation of any equipment, any autho- care and operating procedures. The Oper- rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to ator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet demonstrate the proper procedures. are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.
Page 16: Important Notice For California Retail Buyers And Lessees Of Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au- thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix (2) the same substantial defect or mal-...
Page 17: Maintenance
Roadside Assistance number Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to an autho- 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) rized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) The service advisor will record each ser- will be answered by Mercedes-Benz vice in the booklet for you.
Page 18: Operating Your Vehicle Outside The Usa Or Canada
Operating your vehicle outside the USA Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- or Canada able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or...
Page 19: Where To Find It
Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- Controls in detail vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section Here you will find detailed information has its own reference color. about the equipment installed in your vehi- cle.
Page 20: Symbols
Symbols Trademarks: The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of of Bluetooth SIG Inc. ® ® and PRE-SAFE are registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler. ® HomeLink is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company.
Page 21: Operating Safety
Electronic malfunctions could seri- ously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.
Page 22: Problems With Your Vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is...
Page 23: Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 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 recall and remedy campaign.
Page 24: Vehicle Data Recording
Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety.
Page 26: At A Glance
At a glance Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Control systems Storage compartments Center console Overhead control panel Driver’s door control panel...
Page 27: Exterior View
At a glance Exterior view...
Page 28 Item Page 1 Trunk 6 Exterior rear view mirror Unlocking 7 Towing the vehicle Opening and closing 8 Rims and tires Minispare wheel Vehicle tool kit 2 Rear lamps 3 Rear window, defrosting 4 Fuel filler flap 9 Hood, opening Gasoline 5 Doors Locking and unlocking...
Page 29: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit...
Page 30 Item Page 1 Combination switch 8 Control panel with High beam Corner-illuminating lamps Windshield wipers Turn signals 2 Lever for Cruise control DISTRONIC Plus* 3 Horn 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Steering wheel gearshift 9 COMAND display control a Overhead control panel 7 Gear selector lever for...
Page 31: Instrument Cluster
At a glance Instrument cluster...
Page 32 Item Page 1 Coolant temperature gauge 2 Fuel gauge with: Fuel tank reserve warning lamp A High beam headlamp indicator lamp - ABS indicator lamp = SRS indicator lamp 3 Parktronic*/Park Assist* 465, warning indicator for left front area 4 Multifunction display with: Speedometer Electronic USA only...
Page 33: Control Systems
At a glance Control systems...
Page 34 Item Page 1 L to cancel Voice 5 ! to activate Voice Control back 2 $ to scroll up 6 Instrument cluster % to scroll down 7 Swivel COMAND display & to scroll to the right 8 COMAND display illumination ( to scroll to the left 9 COMAND display # to confirm selection...
Page 35: Storage Compartments
At a glance Storage compartments...
Page 36 Item Page 1 Glove box 7 Rear storage box 2 Front passenger seat storage 8 Side storage pocket in trunk compartment with first aid kit 3 Door pocket 4 Front center armrest with 9 Storage spaces under trunk Storage tray/telephone* a Side storage pocket in trunk compartment b Door pocket...
Page 37: Center Console
At a glance Center console 1 Thumbwheel for air volume 2 Thumbwheel for air volume 3 AUTO mode for air distribu- 4 Temperature control, left 5 Manual fan speed adjust- 6 Front defroster 7 Air recirculation 8 Climate control on/off 9 Residual engine heat and a Rear window defroster Item...
Page 38: Overhead Control Panel
Overhead control panel 1 Eyeglasses compartment 2 Left reading lamp on/off 3 Rear interior lighting on/off 4 Front interior lighting on/off 5 Power tilt/sliding sunroof 6 Tele Aid (emergency call sys- 7 Interior lighting control Item Page Item 8 Right reading lamp on/off 9 Rear view mirror a Garage door opener b Hands-free microphone for...
Page 39: Driver's Door Control Panel
At a glance Driver’s door control panel 1 Inside door handle 2 Central unlocking switch 3 Central locking switch 4 Memory function (for storing 5 Selector button for front 6 Seat heating 7 Seat adjustment Item Page Item 8 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment Mirror folding function 9 Switches for opening/ closing...
Page 40: Safety And Security
Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems...
Page 41: Occupant Safety
Safety and Security Occupant safety In this section you will learn the most im- Air bag system components with portant facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle. The restraint systems are Seat belts ( page 53) Child restraints ( page 57) Although independent systems, their pro- Lower Anchors and Tethers for tective functions work in conjunction with...
Page 42 Mercedes-Benz Center. Safety and Security Occupant safety If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details.
Page 43: Air Bags
If you have any prob- lems, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not lean your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard. Keep hands on the outside of steering wheel rim.
Page 44 Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional cost. Please contact your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer...
Page 45 Only use seat belts installed or supplied by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD that is deployed must be ®...
Page 46 Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the front side impact air bags or the rear side impact air bags.
Page 47 Safety and Security Occupant safety Front air bags designed to inflate in two stages. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the rate of relevant vehicle decelera- tion as assessed by the air bag control unit. On the front passenger side, the front air bag de- ployment is additionally influenced by the pas- senger’s weight category as identified by the...
Page 48 The front passenger side impact air bag 1 Side impact air bags will not deploy if the OCS senses that the front passenger seat is empty and the front passenger seat belt is not fastened (latch plate is not inserted into the buckle). With an empty front passenger seat and the seat belt fastened (latch plate properly in- serted into buckle) the front passenger...
Page 49: Occupant Classification System
The system does not deactivate the front passenger side impact air bag, the window cur- cushion needs to be serviced in any way, take tain air bag and the emergency tensioning de- the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz vice. Center. Only seat accessories approved by Occupants must sit properly belted in a po- Mercedes-Benz may be used.
Page 50 When the OCS senses that the front passen- the seat, remain illuminated or go out. With the 59 indicator lamp illumi- ger seat occupant is classified as being up to or less than the weight of a typical nated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Page 51 Safety and Security Occupant safety The infant or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, the seat belt and top tether strap, or lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 52 Have the system checked as soon as possi- ble by qualified technicians. Contact an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only have the seat repaired or replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. tor lamp In order to ensure proper operation of the air bag system and OCS:...
Page 53 Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation of child seats. Warning! If the 59 indicator lamp should not illuminate, the system is not functioning. You must contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat.
Page 54: Seat Belts
Seat belts The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces. Even where this is not the case, all vehicle occupants should have their seat belts fas- tened whenever the vehicle is in motion.
Page 55 Only use seat belts which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Do not make any modifications to the seat belts. This can lead to unintended activation of the ETDs or to failure.
Page 56 Enhanced seat belt reminder system Seat belts should not be worn twisted. When the engine is started, the seat belt In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the seat belt to distribute im- telltale < will always illuminate pact forces.
Page 57: (Pre-Safe ® )
These are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Your vehicle automatically takes preven- tive measures to better protect the occu- pants in the following hazardous situations.
Page 58: Children In The Vehicle
® PRE-SAFE takes action in the following in- stances: Emergency braking maneuver and the Brake Assist System (BAS) ( page 67) is activated or when BAS Plus* ( page 68) is strongly inter- vening. Critical dynamic driving situations, e.g. when the vehicle is understeering or Once the hazardous situation is over with- oversteering because it has exceeded out an accident occurring, PRE-SAFE...
Page 59 Safety and Security Occupant safety Infant and child restraint systems Do not expose the child restraint system to We recommend all infants and children be direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s properly restrained at all times while the metal parts, for example, could become very vehicle is in motion.
Page 60 A statement by the child restraint manu- facturer of compliance with these standards can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint. When using any infant restraint, toddler re- straint, or booster seat be sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer’s instruc- tions for installation and use.
Page 61 Safety and Security Occupant safety If you must install a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat be- cause circumstances require you to do so, make sure that the 59 indicator lamp is illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Page 62 Installation of infant and child restraint Head restraints must be positioned such systems that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of seat This vehicle is equipped with tether an- back. chorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions.
Page 63 Safety and Security Occupant safety If you have not installed a child seat, the Install child seat according to manufactur- LATCH anchors are hidden by an uphol- er’s instructions. stery cover. The child seat must be firmly attached to the right and left side anchors.
Page 64: Blocking Of Rear Side Window Operation
Blocking of rear side window operation You can block the rear side window opera- tion (for instance when you have children riding in the rear passenger compartment). The override switch is located on the door control panel of the driver’s door. 1 Override switch 2 Indicator lamp Activating: Press switch 1.
Page 65: Panic Alarm
Safety and Security Panic alarm This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- (2) this device must accept any interference re- Any unauthorized modification to this device 1 Â...
Page 66: Driving Safety Systems
Driving safety systems This section contains information about Adaptive Brake Lights as well as the follow- ing driving safety systems: ABS (Antilock Brake System) Adaptive Brake BAS (Brake Assist System) BAS Plus* (Brake Assist System Plus) EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning) ®...
Page 67: Adaptive Brake
Safety and Security Driving safety systems Braking At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pul- sation.
Page 68: Adaptive Brake Lights (Cl 600 And Cl 65 Amg, Usa Only)
Adaptive Brake Lights (CL 600 and CL 65 AMG, USA only) The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in The brake lamps flash in quick intervals emergency situations. If you apply the while you are braking in order to signal to brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically cars behind you that provides full brake boost, thereby poten-...
Page 69: Bas Plus
Safety and Security Driving safety systems BAS Plus* This device has been approved by the FCC as a The Brake Assist System Plus (BAS Plus) “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system operates in emergency braking situations only.
Page 70 When you step quickly on the brake pedal The brakes will resume normal operation in an emergency braking situation, after BAS Plus automatically regulates the brake power boost to a level that is suit- able for the traffic situation. If BAS Plus requires a particularly high ®...
Page 71: Ebp
Mercedes-Benz Center. portion of the braking effort in straight line If BAS Plus is not available due to a radar braking without a loss of vehicle stability.
Page 72 Warning! Warning! ® Never switch off the ESP when you see the The ESP ® warning lamp v flashing in the in- physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can strument cluster. In this case proceed as fol- it increase the traction afforded. The ESP lows: cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, or...
Page 73 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Electronic traction system Switching off the ESP (except CL 63 AMG) The electronic traction system is a compo- ® nent of ESP The electronic traction system improves the vehicle’s ability to utilize available trac- tion, especially under slippery road condi- tions by applying the brakes to a spinning wheel.
Page 74 ® However, the ESP will then not stabilize the vehicle. extended period with the ESP may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 1 ESP ® off/on ® switch 1 until the ESP ®...
Page 75 Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an ex- lamp v in the instrument cluster tended period with the ESP may cause serious damage to the drivetrain comes on. which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz ® The ESP is switched off. Limited Warranty.
Page 76: Pre-Safe ® Brake* (Vehicles With Distronic Plus* Only)
® PRE-SAFE Brake* (vehicles with DISTRONIC Plus* only) ® PRE-SAFE Brake* can assist you in mini- mizing the risk of a rear-end collision with a vehicle in front of you and in reducing the severity of an accident. At speeds over ap- proximately 20 mph (30 km/h), it will PRE-SAFE warn you of a possible collision...
Page 77 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Canada only: This device 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 re- ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 78 To maintain the proper distance to the ve- Warning! hicle in front of you and thus prevent a rear-end collision, you must apply the ® PRE-SAFE Brake brakes your vehicle with a brakes yourself. maximum of 13 ft/s (4 m/s ).
Page 79 ® Brake maneuver by sensors checked by an authorized pressing down all the way on the accel- Mercedes-Benz Center. erator or using kickdown releasing the brake pedal ® Brake maneuver is termi- you avoid the obstacle by evasive...
Page 80: Anti-Theft Systems
In case the engine cannot be started (yet the ve- persons from starting your vehicle. hicle’s battery is charged), the system is not op- erational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz When leaving the vehicle, always take the Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Page 81: Canceling The Alarm
Safety and Security Anti-theft systems If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is ini- times one of the following elements may not be tiated automatically by the Tele Aid system properly closed: ( page 522) provided Tele Aid service was sub- scribed to and properly activated, and that nec- essary mobile phone, power supply and GPS...
Page 82: Control Systems
Control systems COMAND operating safety COMAND introduction COMAND 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 control COMAND seats Instrument cluster control system Voice Control...
Page 83: Comand Operating Safety
Such conditions might seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. We recommend to have any service work on electronic components carried out by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! Warning! In order to avoid distraction which could While the navigation system provides direc-...
Page 84: Comand Introduction
COMAND introduction COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data Switching COMAND on or off System) is an information and operating center for vehicle sound and communica- tions systems, including the radio and nav- igation system, as well as other optional equipment (satellite radio, telephone*, etc.).
Page 85 Control systems COMAND introduction COMAND shortcut buttons 1 P Favorite button During Rear View Camera* operation ( page 477) it is not possible to operate the 2 M Shortcut button for: COMAND shortcut buttons. Use the COMAND shortcut buttons to se- lect main functions directly.
Page 86 Adjusting COMAND display The layout of the menus may vary depending illumination on your vehicle’s equipment. This manual shows the menus for a fully equipped vehicle. Instrument cluster multifunction display This section describes features and con- trols via the COMAND controller, display and shortcut buttons only.
Page 87 Control systems COMAND introduction Telephone keypad COMAND controller With the help of the telephone keypad, you Use the COMAND controller to select can use your mobile phone if it is inserted menu functions shown on the COMAND in the cradle. display.
Page 88 Symbol How to use the COMAND controller Press briefly. Press and hold until the selected ac- tion has been carried out. Rotate. Slide. Slide and hold. Slide. Slide and hold. Slide and hold. Function Select menu item. Exit full-screen image with Navi. Save a station.
Page 89: Operating Comand
Control systems COMAND introduction Operating COMAND Menu overview Each main function has a main menu. Each menu item in turn has several submenu The illustration below shows the structure items. of the main functions and their main menus. Navi Page Audio Map Display 193 FM/AM Radio Mode...
Page 90 Video DVD Video DVD Submenu overview Switching to video DVD mode Pause playback DVD menu Video AUX COMAND introduction Page Vehicle 128 Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-off 130 Locator Lighting 130 Exterior Mirror Convenience Settings 132 Automatic Locking 134 Easy Entry/Exit Feature 126 Interior Lighting Delayed Switch-off Interior Ambient Light Rear Window Sunshade...
Page 91 Control systems COMAND introduction Calling up the main menu Vertical menus Illustration: audio main menu You can call up the main menu of a main function in the following manner: Moving to the main function line: Slide qm. Selecting a main function: Slide or rotate ymz.
Page 92 Entering characters Deleting entire words or numbers Exiting character entry Illustration: entering a navigation destina- tion Switching to the list Selecting characters or rotate ymz. Slide Confirming selection: Press n. COMAND completes your entry as soon as it can be clearly identified. In this case, you do not need to switch to the list.
Page 93 Control systems COMAND introduction Back button Example of how to use COMAND In the descriptions below, the main func- tions always serve as the starting point for locating the individual menu items. Example: “Audio” “Radio” submenu previously called up for each main menu.
Page 94 Selecting “FM/AM Radio”: Selecting “Radio”: Slide Slide qm or rotate ymz. rotate ymz. Confirming selection: Press n. Confirming selection: Press n. The FM/AM Radio menu appears. The Radio submenu appears. Control systems COMAND introduction Select “Save Station” from selection or sliding rmq. list by rotating Select desired position.
Page 95: Main Menus Of Comand
Control systems COMAND introduction Main menus of COMAND Switching off navigation announce- ments entirely The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 83). Sound Muting: Press the F shortcut but- ton in the center console ( page 84). The sound of the current audio source is switched on or is muted.
Page 96 Volume of navigation announcements Selecting sound settings You can adjust the volume of the naviga- You can select different sound settings for tion announcements independently from each individual audio source. The respec- the volume of the respective audio source. tive sound menu can be found via the sub- menu for which you wish to make settings.
Page 97 Control systems COMAND introduction Adjusting balance or fader Balance is used to determine whether the sound focus should be shifted toward the driver’s side or the passenger’s side. Fader is used to determine whether the sound focus should be shifted toward the front or rear of the vehicle Surround sound Select “Sound”...
Page 98 ® By selecting “LOGIC7 OFF”, all compatible formats as they are present 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. Adjusting surround sound With surround sound, you can choose be- ®...
Page 99: Comand Fm/Am Radio
Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Warning! Please devote your attention first and fore- most to the traffic situation you are in. Before your journey, please familiarize your- self with the radio functions. Submenu overview The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 83).
Page 100: Switching To Radio Mode
Switching to radio mode Select “Audio” “Audio” “FM/AM Radio”. Press the M shortcut button once or twice. The radio display appears once you have switched to radio mode. You will hear the station/channel last tuned in Illustration: radio mode in FM waveband in the previously selected waveband, 1 Main area with frequency display provided that the station/channel can...
Page 101 Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Selecting stations using the station list Selecting stations/channels using the search function The station list is only available for the FM waveband. It contains all the stations that can be currently received and is sorted by station fre- quencies.
Page 102 Selecting stations by entering the fre- quency manually This function is not available for Weather Band. Select “Audio” “Audio” “FM/AM Radio” “FM” or “AM”. Entering the frequency using the which is outside the frequency range, COMAND COMAND controller tunes in to the next lowest frequency. Select “Radio”...
Page 103: Saving Stations
Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Saving stations Option 3 Twenty stations can be saved in each wave- band except for Weather Band. You have the following options: All three of these will call up a station pre- Saving stations manually set screen.
Page 104: Station Name Display
Saving using autostore Station name display This function is not available for Weather Band. The Autostore function saves receivable the name of the station currently tuned in. Sta- stations as presets in order of their reception tion name display 1 can only be seen when it is quality.
Page 105: Comand Satellite Radio
Control systems COMAND satellite radio Warning! Please devote your attention first and fore- most to the traffic situation you are in. Before your journey, please familiarize your- self with the radio functions. Submenu overview The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 83).
Page 106: Introduction To Satellite Radio
Contact an (e.g., in tunnels, parking garages, or within or authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details next to buildings) or near other technologies. In and availability for your vehicle.
Page 107 Control systems COMAND satellite radio Satellite radio service is not activated dio service online. To do so please visit SIRIUS The telephone number of the SIRIUS Ser- Satellite Radio's website at www.sirius.com vice Center and the twelve-digit electronic (USA) or www.siriuscanada.com (Canada). serial number (SIRIUS-ID) of the particular receiver are displayed.
Page 108: Main Satellite Radio Menu
Main satellite radio menu ed in 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 service provider. Programming content is subject to change. Therefore, channel and categories shown in illus- trations and descriptions contained in this man- ual may differ from the channels and categories...
Page 109: Tuning In Channels
Control systems COMAND satellite radio Tuning in channels search function depends on which channels you You have the following selection options: have subscribed to and the program category you have selected ( page 107). The channel search function The channel presets Tuning in channels using channel presets The manual channel number entry...
Page 110 If the channel is no longer available or only the preview channel is activated, you will see the message “Invalid Channel”. Closing message: Press n. Tuning in channels using manual chan- nel number entry This function is not possible when only the preview channel is activated.
Page 111: Saving Channels
Control systems COMAND satellite radio Tuning in channels using the channel Saving channels list Select “Audio” “Audio” “Sat Ra- dio” “Sat Radio” “Channel List”. Option 1 The channel list appears. The dot R in front of a list entry indicates the cur- rently selected channel.
Page 112: Show Program Info
Show program info Channel update Select “Audio” “Audio” “Sat Ra- The service provider may conduct a chan- dio” “Info”. nel update. During the update, the message “Updating If the program provider does not offer any in- channels...” will appear on the display. formation, the “Info”...
Page 113: Comand Audio Cd/Audio Dvd/Mp3
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Safety precautions Warning! COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser product. You must not open the casing. There is a risk of exposure to invisible laser radiation if you open the casing, or if the casing is faulty or damaged.
Page 114 Multisession CDs File structure on a disc For multisession CDs, the first session When you create an MP3 disc, the MP3 type of the CD determines how COMAND tracks can be organized in folders. A folder will process the CD. can also contain other folders.
Page 115: Notes About Audio Dvd Operation
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Permissible MP3 formats Notes on copyright COMAND supports the MPEG1 Audio Lay- The music tracks that you create for MP3 er 3 format. mode and can play back in MP3 mode are generally subject to copyright protection in This format is generally known as “MP3”.
Page 116: Notes About Cds/Dvds
Data on audio DVDs are stored either in Notes about CDs/DVDs uncompressed format or in lossless com- pressed format. The sound quality on au- compatible with the CD audio standard and dio DVDs is therefore better than on therefore may not be able to be played by recordable DVDs that contain MP3 data COMAND.
Page 117: Notes About Handling Cds/Dvds
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Notes about handling CDs/DVDs Inserting CDs and DVDs Only hold discs by the edge. Handle discs carefully to prevent play- back problems. Avoid getting scratches, fingerprints and dust on discs. Clean discs from time to time with a commercially-available cleaning cloth.
Page 118: Inserting A Pcmcia Card
Loading an individual magazine tray Press desired magazine tray button 3. If a disc is loaded, it will be ejected. 15 seconds COMAND resumes playback of the Take disc out of slot 1. last disc. Wait until LED for magazine tray button 3 which you pressed flashes quickly.
Page 119: Ejecting Cds And Dvds
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Ejecting CDs and DVDs disc, the DVD changer interrupts playback. Play- back continues once the disc has been ejected. Warning! Only eject a disc when the vehicle is station- ary. You may otherwise be distracted from the traffic conditions and could cause an ac- cident.
Page 120: Submenu Overview
Submenu overview The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 83). CD or DVD-A or MP3 Pause/Stop/Play (audio DVD mode only) Normal Track Pause playback Sequence Random Tracks Stop playback Random folder Restart playback (MP3 mode only) Repeat folder (MP3 mode only) Group...
Page 121: Switching To Audio Cd, Audio Dvd Or Mp3 Mode
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or Example display in audio CD mode MP3 mode Load CD/DVD ( page 116) or PCMCIA card ( page 117). Select “Audio” “Audio”, then “CD”, “DVD-Audio” or “MP3”. Press the M shortcut button once or 1 Current playback option twice.
Page 122: Stop Function
Example display in MP3 mode Stop function mode. Playback starts at the beginning of the DVD. 1 Current playback option 2 Medium type 3 Disc number (not on PCMCIA card) 4 Track name 5 Current folder path 6 Current folder 7 Track time 8 Graphic time and track display 9 Sound settings...
Page 123: Selecting Cd/Dvd/Mp3 Media
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Selecting CD/DVD/MP3 media Selecting a track Select “Audio” “Audio”. Selecting by skipping to tracks Select “CD”, “DVD-Audio” or “MP3”. COMAND begins playback. In audio CD, audio DVD and MP3 mode: Select “Changer”. to the next track. Skipping backwards through the tracks skips to the beginning of the current In audio CD and audio DVD mode track if the track has been playing for more than...
Page 124: Fast Forward/Rewind
Selecting a track using the telephone keypad Press > on the telephone keypad ( page 86). Enter track number using the A - 9 buttons. Fast forward/rewind Select main area. Slide and hold until desired place 1 Back folder symbol is reached.
Page 125: Setting The Audio Format
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Setting the audio format Playback options This function lets you choose the audio for- The following options are available: mat that you would like COMAND to play and is only available in DVD-Audio mode. The tracks on an audio DVD can be stored in various audio formats.
Page 126: Comand Aux
COMAND AUX You can connect an external audio or video Audio AUX source (AUX) to COMAND. Switching to Audio AUX mode Audio and Video AUX jacks The Audio and Video AUX jacks to which external audio/video sources can be con- nected are located in the glove box.
Page 127: Video Aux
Control systems COMAND AUX Video AUX Automatic picture fade-out If a video is playing when the vehicle is shifted from park position P into neutral position N, drive position D or reverse gear R the picture is faded out automati- cally and the following message appears in the display: “In order not to distract driver, picture is faded out while the vehicle is in...
Page 128 Changing settings: Slide or turn until you reach the desired set- ting. Saving settings: 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”...
Page 129: Comand Video Dvd
DVD or the DVD box. The factory setting of COMAND is regional code 1. The setting can be changed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This will allow you to playback video DVDs with Video DVDs differ from recordable DVD-R other regional codes, as long as they com- ply with the NTSC or PAL TV standard.
Page 130: Notes About Handling Dvds
Notes about handling DVDs Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs. These could peel away and damage COMAND. COMAND is designed to hold discs which com- ply with the IEC 60908 standard. You can there- fore only use discs with a maximum thickness of 1.3 mm.
Page 131: Submenu Overview Of Video Dvd
Control systems COMAND video DVD Submenu overview of video DVD DVD-V Pause/Play DVD Functions Pause playback Brightness Continue playback Contrast Restart playback Color 16:9 Optimized Widescreen Switching to video DVD mode to the previously set disc mode (audio CD/DVD, Insert a DVD ( page 116). MP3-CD/DVD or video DVD).
Page 132: Hiding/Showing The Dvd Control Menu
Hiding/showing the DVD control menu Hiding/showing the menu system Hiding the menu: Slide qmr. Showing the menu: Slide qmr. Wait for approximately 8 seconds. Menu system 1 Video DVD options Control menu 2 Pause 1 Disc type 3 Stop 2 Current track 4 Medium selection 3 Current scene 5 Sound settings...
Page 133: Stop Playback
Control systems COMAND video DVD Stop playback Pause playback Select “Video” “Video” “Video DVD”. Show the menu system, if necessary ( page 131). Stop play: Select “Stop”. In the display, “Pause” changes to “Play”. Continue playback: Select “Play”. Play is continued from the point at which it was stopped.
Page 134: Selecting Film/Track
Selecting film/track Screen settings This function is only available if the DVD is Setting brightness, contrast and color comprised of several film/tracks. Select “Video” “Video” “Video DVD”. Show the menu system, if necessary ( page 131). Select “DVD-V” “DVD Functions” “Title selection”.
Page 135: Dvd Menu
Control systems COMAND video DVD DVD menu The DVD menu is the menu stored on the DVD itself. It is structured in various ways according to the individual DVD and per- mits certain actions and settings. Calling up the DVD menu Select “Video”...
Page 136: Switching To The Next Highest Dvd Menu Level
Back to the film Depending on the DVD, it is possible the menu items H and G either have no func- tion or have no function in certain parts of the DVD menu. Switching to the next highest DVD menu level Press the L back button in the cen- ter console.
Page 137: Subtitles And Camera Angles
Control systems COMAND video DVD Changing the setting: Slide Subtitles and camera angles turn ymz, until you reach the desired setting. The number of settings you can make is deter- Saving a setting: Press n. mined by the content of the DVD. It may also be Exiting the menu: Slide omp.
Page 138: Comand Telephone
COMAND telephone* Safety precautions Warning! Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a mobile telephone while driving. Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety reasons, the driver should not use the mo- bile telephone while the vehicle is in motion. Stop the vehicle in a safe location before placing or answering a call.
Page 139 COMAND, instrument cradle. These mobile phone cradles can be ob- cluster control system ( page 294) or tained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. For more information about telephone Voice Control. ( page 519).
Page 140: Switching Telephone On Or Off
Bluetooth You will not be able to use the telephone, or you may have to wait a while, in the fol- Many of the Mercedes-Benz approved mo- lowing situations: bile phones, cradles and adaptors avail- able for use in your vehicle utilize...
Page 141: Activating Telephone Mode
Control systems COMAND telephone* Activating telephone mode With the telephone keypad you can: Select “Telephone” “Telephone”. Press s on telephone keypad. Telephone keypad 1 Telephone keypad 2 Folding cover Entering characters: Select “Tele- phone”. Enter and clear numbers and special Open cover 2.
Page 142: Emergency Call
“911” emergency call Placing a “911” emergency call before entering PIN/PIN2, PUK/PUK2 or un- lock code The “911” emergency call system is a public service. Using it without due cause is a criminal offense. Entering the number using the COMAND controller This function places a call to the local 911 provider.
Page 143: Entering The Pin
Control systems COMAND telephone* Confirming the emergency call Entering the PIN After the digits have been entered, you will see the question “Do you want to dial the ber code) prevents unauthorized persons from 911 emergency number?”. using your GSM mobile phone. The PIN code is a number string, which you have to enter when Use COMAND controller to select switching on the telephone.
Page 144: Entering The Pin2
Entering the PIN2 Entering the PUK/PUK2 The PIN2 entry applies only to GSM mobile phones. Key) applies only to GSM mobile phones. The phone may request the PIN2 in order If you enter the PIN or PIN2 incorrectly to use certain functions. A corresponding three times, the SIM card will be locked.
Page 145: Telephone Submenu Overview
Control systems COMAND telephone* Telephone submenu overview The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 83). Name Data/Connections Call lists (only when the mo- (not during a call) bile phone is insert- ed in the cradle) Display COMAND Address book Display call list se-...
Page 146: Main Telephone Menu
Main telephone menu 1 Numbers/characters to enter tele- Calling up main menu: Select “Tele- 2 Symbol phone”. 3 Symbol Press s on the telephone keypad ( page 140). 4 Signal strength and network status If you press s when the main telephone menu has already been called up, the “Calls Di- aled”...
Page 147: Call Lists
Control systems COMAND telephone* Call lists COMAND can display the following calls in separate lists: Calls received Calls dialed Calling up a list Select “Call Lists” from main telephone Illustration: list of calls received menu. 1 To close list Select “Calls Received” or “Calls Di- 2 To switch list display (“123”...
Page 148 Displaying details of a list entry Saving as a new entry in the COMAND address book COMAND can also show a shortened list entry in its entirety. Select list entry ( page 146). Slide and select “Options” “Details”. The detailed view appears. entry is already saved in the COMAND address Closing detailed view: Slide book.
Page 149: Incoming Call
Control systems COMAND telephone* Adding to an existing entry in the COMAND address book Slide or rotate and select list entry ( page 146). Select “Options” “Save” “Add”. “Save” does not function if the selected list entry is already saved in the COMAND address book.
Page 150: Making An Outgoing Call
® Use the Bluetooth headset Making an outgoing call (see headset operating instructions). ® The use of a Bluetooth headset requires busy signal, the telephone automatically starts ® ® Bluetooth to be activated and the Bluetooth to redial as long as the provider and the mobile headset to be authorized ( page 176).
Page 151 Control systems COMAND telephone* Redial Placing a call to a call list entry or COMAND phone book entry Switching screen to telephone mode: Call up main telephone menu ( page 145). Use COMAND controller to select “S”. Press s on the telephone keypad ( page 86).
Page 152: Functions During A Single-Call Connection
Entering number of a speed-dial pre- Calling up speed-dial numbers using the set: Select all the digits in sequence. telephone keypad Deleting individual digits: Select ) and briefly press n. Deleting entire number: Select ) and press n until the number is deleted.
Page 153 Control systems COMAND telephone* The name of the person you are speaking with can only be seen in display 7 if his or her telephone number and name have been saved in the COMAND address book or phone book on the mobile phone.
Page 154: Transferring A Call
Sending a phone book entry as a Ending an active call character string: Select “Name”. Select desired phone book entry. The entry is immediately sent as a char- acter string. Telephone numbers containing the + char- acter may impair the function. Switching back to the call display: Select “Y”.
Page 155: Comand Phone Book
Control systems COMAND telephone* ® From the Bluetooth headset to the From the mobile phone to the hands-free system hands-free system ® On most Bluetooth headsets, you press the PTT button on the headset twice quick- ly to transfer the call (see headset operat- ing instructions).
Page 156 If any of the telephone numbers of a phone book entry in the mobile phone are the same as an address book entry, COMAND will only display the address book entry. If the entries are not the same, the CO- MAND phone book will show the phone book entry in the mobile phone.
Page 157 Control systems COMAND telephone* Switching between the smart speller and the list Switching from the smart speller to the list: Slide repeatedly or press n until the smart speller is hidden. Rotate or slide select ?. The smart speller is hidden. Illustration: list of phone book entries with name display and hidden smart speller 1 Back to smart speller...
Page 158 Closing the COMAND phone book In the smart speller, select “Back”. Press back button L in the center console ( page 84). Selecting an entry in the COMAND phone book Selecting entries using the smart speller Switch from the list to the smart speller if necessary.
Page 159 Control systems COMAND telephone* Displaying details of an entry Starting to dial the number of an entry COMAND can also show a shortened entry in its entirety. For entries featuring suben- tries, the detailed view is only available for the subentries and not for the main entry. Select entry ( page 157).
Page 160 1 Data field 2 Input mark (cursor) 3 Input characters Changing data field: Slide peatedly until desired data field is high- lighted. Select [ or ] repeatedly until de- sired data field is highlighted. Entering data into a field: Select all characters one by one from the input characters line 3.
Page 161 Control systems COMAND telephone* Deleting an entry It is not possible to delete a phone book en- try from the mobile phone using the COMAND phone book. The deletion rules may vary, depending on the entry selected: Upper entry selected from the address book: the entry is deleted from the COMAND phone book and also from the address...
Page 162 Adding a telephone number to an exist- ing address book entry bols are phone book entries in the mobile phone. 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”...
Page 163 Control systems COMAND telephone* Select number to be overwritten. COMAND overwrites the selected num- ber with the new data. Adding a telephone number to an address book entry This function is used to add a telephone number to an existing address book entry. The telephone number can be entered manually.
Page 164: Comand Address Book
COMAND address book General notes The address book contains the entries that are saved in the COMAND address book Warning! memory. The entries are permanently available even if the phone is not inserted Please devote your attention first and fore- in the cradle*.
Page 165 Control systems COMAND telephone* Calling up the address book Selecting an entry in the main address book display Select “Telephone” “Data/Connec- tions” “Address Book”. The main address book display ap- pears. Illustration: address book entries For phone book entries in the mobile phone that contain a name and a telephone number, you will see the name and the number.
Page 166 Illustration: input menu for private data 1 To switch between work and home data ( symbol) 2 Selected data field with input mark (cursor) 3 Display of set data type – in example display, home data is set ( symbol and “Home”...
Page 167 Control systems COMAND telephone* Canceling an entry: Select “Back”. Searching for an address book entry If one of the data fields contains new data, a prompt will appear asking whether you want to save the entry. Select “Yes” or “No”. The entry will either be saved or not, depending on your selection.
Page 168 Entries with the symbol contain com- Searching via the smart speller plete, navigable address data from the nav- igation system that correspond to digital map data. It is possible to quickly start route guidance to these types of entry ( page 172). Switching from the smart speller to the list repeatedly or press n until...
Page 169 Control systems COMAND telephone* Displaying a complete address book entry Searching for the desired entry Search for an address book entry ( page 166). Select an address book entry in the main address book menu Illustration: detailed view for private data ( page 164).
Page 170 Switching between private or business Displaying of a complete phone book data entry in the mobile phone Select symbol 2. cradle*. The display switches to private or busi- ness data, depending on the previous Searching for the desired entry status. Selecting a different data field or slide qmr.
Page 171 Control systems COMAND telephone* Changing an entry The options available under “Options” menu item 4 depend on which data field 3 is select- ed. The following options may be available: Changing an address book entry Calling a number saved in an entry (( page 172) Saving a phone book entry from mobile phone in the address book ( page 175)
Page 172 Select “Yes” or “No”. COMAND adds the data field to the entry if there are fewer than four numbers as- If you select “Yes”, a selection list will signed to the entry in the selected number appear containing the four existing category.
Page 173 Control systems COMAND telephone* Calling a number saved in an entry Starting route guidance to an entry To do this, COMAND must be equipped with a telephone*. The mobile phone must be insert- ed in the cradle*. Display the details of an entry and high- light the telephone number data field ( page 168).
Page 174 If “Navigate” is selected, a message ap- pears indicating that the address is incom- plete. Closing message: Select “OK”. Depending on which data is missing or cannot be found on the digital map, you must now either: select a state (province) additions.
Page 175 Control systems COMAND telephone* Deleting a voice entry Saving a phone book entry from mobile phone in the COMAND address book Search for the address book entry with a voice entry ( page 166). Saving a phone book entry from mobile Select “Options”...
Page 176 Saving a phone book entry from the mo- bile phone in an existing address book search for an address book entry in the “Search- ing for an address book entry” section entry ( page 166). The mobile phone must be inserted in the cradle*.
Page 177: Bluetooth ® Settings
Control systems COMAND telephone* Importing: Start data transfer on the Bluetooth external device (see operating instruc- tions of the device concerned). General information about Bluetooth If there is no address book entry with Bluetooth the same first name and last name, short-range wireless technologies, suitable COMAND imports the data.
Page 178 ® Calling up the Bluetooth device list The device list can contain the following and searching for devices devices: Calling up the list: Select “Telephone” “Data/Connections” “Bluetooth” “Search for Bluetooth devices”. When you call up the list for the first time after switching on COMAND, the search for devices in the reception range starts automatically.
Page 179 Control systems COMAND telephone* ® Authorizing a Bluetooth device ® Call up Bluetooth device list ( page 177). Select unauthorized device. Select “Authorize”. The input menu for the passkey ap- pears. The passkey is any one to sixteen-digit num- ber which you can set yourself. You must enter De-authorizing a Bluetooth the same number in COMAND and also in the de- vice to be authorized.
Page 180 Mobile phone book must be download- ed and available in COMAND. Inbox SMS inbox contains no SMS messages. The SMS inbox only shows the messages which are re- Calling up the SMS inbox ceived while the mobile phone is inserted in the Select “Telephone”.
Page 181 Control systems COMAND telephone* Calling an SMS sender Select SMS message “Options” “Call”. The telephone connects the call. Saving SMS sender as new COMAND address book entry Selecting an SMS message: In the SMS inbox, select a message “Op- 1 Data field tions”...
Page 182 Calling an SMS sender senders. Saving SMS sender as new address book entry Using data in a text message senders. If the SMS message contains telephone numbers or navigable address data, you can se- lect this data and place a telephone call or trans- fer the address data to the navigation system.
Page 183: Comand Navigation
Control systems COMAND navigation Safety precautions Warning! For safety reasons, only enter a destination when the vehicle is stationary. When the ve- hicle is in motion, a passenger should enter the destination. Study manual and select route before driving. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate- ly 14 m) every second.
Page 184: Comand Navigation (Introduction)
Notes about handling DVDs navigation system in conjunction with the most up-to-date map software. Information about new map software ver- sions can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. COMAND navigation (introduction) Updating process The updating process has the following phases:...
Page 185: Loading A Dvd Into The Dvd Changer
Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Loading a DVD into the DVD changer If you carry out the update with the engine switched off and the vehicle battery has insuffi- cient power, COMAND may automatically switch off during the process in order to protect the bat- tery.
Page 186: Updating
Updating After you have loaded the DVD, you will see a message to the effect that the disc does not contain a recognizable audio for- mat. Confirming message: Press n. COMAND checks whether the map software on the DVD is compatible with Map data is already installed the vehicle’s navigation system and You will see a message that the map data...
Page 187 COMAND is defective. COMAND ejects the DVD. Consult an authorized Take DVD out of slot. Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the system software updated at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The map software cannot be updated until the system software has been updated.
Page 188: General Notes
After a system software update by an au- In both these cases, the navigation system thorized Mercedes-Benz Center, the in- must determine the position of the vehicle. stalled map software may no longer be You may have to drive for a while before compatible.
Page 189: Input Restrictions
The mes- 2 hours. It will be necessary to resume sage will then appear again. Consult an autho- the canceled route guidance manually rized Mercedes-Benz Center. ( page 240). Units of measurement The journey is interrupted if you park the ve- hicle and switch off COMAND.
Page 190: Navigation System Menu Overview
Navigation system menu overview The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 83). Info Traffic (TMC) Route (only with route (only with route guidance active) guidance active) Information about Call up real-time traf- the active route guid- fic messages ance COMAND navigation (introduction)
Page 191: Calling Up The Map Display And Switching To Navigation Mode
Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Calling up the map display and switching to navigation mode Press the N shortcut button once or twice. The number of times you have to press the N shortcut button depends on the operating mode currently selected. Illustration: map with route guidance inac- In the main function line, select “Navi”.
Page 192 Hiding or showing the menu system Adjusting the map scale Hiding: Slide qm. with the menu system hidden (full-screen map The “Full Screen” menu item appears in display). the main area of the display; it is auto- matically selected. Press n. The menu system is hidden.
Page 193 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Adjusting the map scale Saving crosshair position as destination in last destinations list 1 Crosshair 2 Details of the crosshair position 3 Map scale Display 2 may be the name of a road, for example, provided the digital map contains the necessary data.
Page 194: Basic Settings
Basic settings Map orientation You can make the following settings regard- less of whether route guidance is active or inac- tive. Map perspective COMAND can display the map from a 1 Current map orientation bird's eye view or in the normal map view. The following may be displayed: Select map perspective: Select “Navi”...
Page 195 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Setting POI symbols You can set which points of interest (POIs) should be displayed as symbols in the map. POIs are garages, hotels, movie the- aters or restaurants, for example. Depending on the map scale on the map, POI symbols may not be visible on the map al- though their display is activated.
Page 196 Current street Geo-coordinate display You can set whether the current street you are driving on should be displayed in the map. Displaying: Select “Navi” “Navi” “Map Display”. The map display list appears. A dot R Illustration: map with geo-coordinate dis- indicates the current setting.
Page 197 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Switching the geo-coordinate display on Setting route type or off You can set the following route types: Select “Navi” “Navi” “Map Dis- play”. The map display list appears. Select “Coordinates”. The geo-coordinate display is switched on or off, depending on the previous status.
Page 198 Exiting menu: Slide or press back button L in the center console ( page 84). COMAND 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.
Page 199: Entering A Destination By The Address
Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering a destination by the address Warning! For safety reasons, only enter a new desti- the vehicle has exceeded a certain speed. As nation when the vehicle is stationary. soon as the vehicle speed drops below a certain value, the function is available again.
Page 200 Menu items in the address input menu List of states with input characters Some menu items will not or not yet be available, depending on the sequence in which you enter the address and the data version. Example: If you have not made any entries, menu items “House No.”, “Center”, “Inter- section”, “POI”, “Start”...
Page 201 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Canceling an entry: Select “Back” in List of states without input characters the bottom line and press n. Press back button L in the center console ( page 84). As soon as COMAND can clearly attribute the characters entered to a state, the input characters 7 disappear automatically.
Page 202 Entering a province (Canada) digital map does not contain any zip codes for In the address input menu, select the selected province (CDN). “State/Prov” “Provinces (Canada)”. A list of provinces appears. Select desired province. The address input menu appears again. Quick access to most recently entered It shows the abbreviation for the se- states (USA) or provinces (CDN)
Page 203 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering the zip code List of zip codes with input characters It is not possible to enter a zip code if you have already entered other address data aside from the state (USA) or province (CDN). You can only enter those zip codes which are saved on the digital map.
Page 204 Deleting individual numbers: During character entry, you can also man- Select ) in the bottom line and ually switch to the list of zip codes without press n. input characters at any time. Deleting an entire entry: Select ) in the bottom line and press n until the entire entry is deleted.
Page 205 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) It shows one of the following items of infor- mation: Street and if necessary, house number, city, state (USA) or province (CDN) entry is based on the city seen in the address in- put menu.
Page 206 List of cities with input characters only select currently selectable characters. When this list appears, the input charac- Which characters are included depends on the ters 4 are automatically activated. sequence in which you have entered your desti- nation and the data version of the digital map. The top list entry 1 at first shows either the city in which the vehicle is currently lo- cated or the city which best corresponds...
Page 207 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) As soon as COMAND can clearly attribute List of cities without input characters the characters entered to a city, the input characters 4 disappear automatically. You see the list of cities without the input characters.
Page 208 Entering a street In this case, using the map for destination entry is based on the city seen in the address in- put menu. “Street”: entering the street ( page 207) “House No.”: entering the house num- ber ( page 212) saved on the digital map.
Page 209 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) In the list of input characters 6, you can only select currently selectable characters. Which characters are included depends on the sequence in which you have entered your desti- nation and the data version of the digital map. The top list entry 1 first shows the street first alphabetically and best corresponds to the input data as it has been entered up...
Page 210 Canceling selection: Select “Back” and press n. fore entering the street, or if COMAND can clear- ly attribute the street entered to a city. Which of the following menu items are now Press back button L in the center available depends on the situation, or may console ( page 84).
Page 211 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering a center List of centers with input characters When this list appears, the input charac- It is not possible to enter a center if: ters 7 are automatically activated. you have not yet entered a city you have already entered a street you have already entered a zip code that COMAND can clearly attribute to an address...
Page 212 Canceling an entry: Select “Back” in List of centers without input characters the bottom line and press n. Press back button L in the center console ( page 84). As soon as COMAND can clearly attribute the characters entered to a center, the in- put characters 7 disappear.
Page 213 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering a house number The house number can only be entered after the street has been entered. You can only enter those house numbers which are saved on the digital map. The digital map does not contain all house numbers for all streets.
Page 214 In both cases, the address input menu shows the house number, street, city and state (USA) or province (CDN). Which of the following menu items are now With the street and city previously available may depend on the data version entered of the digital map.
Page 215 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) In the list of input characters 4, you can only select currently selectable characters. Which characters are included depends on the sequence in which you have entered your desti- nation and the data version of the digital map. While the numbers are being selected as described below, the top list entry 3 al- ways shows the house number which best...
Page 216 List of house numbers without input Which of the following menu items are now characters available may depend on the data version of the digital map. The menu items which are not available cannot be selected. entry is based on the city seen in the address in- put menu.
Page 217 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) List of intersections with input characters only select currently selectable characters. Which characters are included depends on the When this list appears, the input charac- sequence in which you have entered your desti- ters 4 are automatically activated.
Page 218 List of intersections without input characters can be found in the “Entering a city” section ( page 204). Selecting an intersection: Slide After the city has been entered, the ad- or rotate ymz. dress input menu appears again. Confirming selection: Press n. Which of the following menu items are now available may depend on the data version Either the address input menu appears...
Page 219 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Starting the route calculation You cannot start the route calculation until all the necessary address data has been en- tered. With “Change Name” you can change the name of the chosen entry from the destination memory before starting the route calculation.
Page 220: Entering A Destination From The Destination Memory
Entering a destination from the desti- nation memory Select “Navi” “Destination” “From Memory”. The destination memory list appears ei- ther with or without the input charac- ters ( page 220). Whether the input characters appear depends on the number of entries in the destination 1 Top list entry based on the input data memory.
Page 221 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) 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 an entry: Select “Back” in the bottom line and press n.
Page 222: List Of Last Destinations
Entering a destination from the list of Entering a destination from the map last destinations Select “Navi” “Destination” hicle, it may not be possible to enter a destina- “From Last Destinations”. tion while the vehicle exceeds a preset speed. As soon as the vehicles speed drops to below the The list of last destinations appears.
Page 223: Entering A Stopover
If the destination is within the limits of tinations from the following predefined categories: the digital map, COMAND attempts to attribute the destination to the map, “Mercedes-Benz Center” which can take approximately “Hospital” 2 seconds. “Gas station” If the destination can be attributed, you “Parking lot”...
Page 224 Entering predefined destinations Select “Navi” “Destination” “Stopover”. If a stopover has already been entered, you can change it. Changing: Select “Change Stop- over”. You can now select a category. Selecting a category: Select category, e.g. “Gas station”. COMAND first looks for destinations within the immediate vicinity of the ve- hicle and near the vehicle’s route.
Page 225 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Subsequent destination entries may differ, Changing a stopover depending on your selection: If a stopover has already been entered, you “Address Entry” selection: can change it. Enter a destination by address ( page 198). “From Memory”...
Page 226: Entering A Poi In The Surrounding Area
COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Entering a POI in the surrounding area In the map view while the menu system is displayed, select ( page 191) “Des- tination” “From POIs” “Current Position”. Continue with designating the POI cat- egory ( page 226).
Page 227: Designating A Poi Category
Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Selecting another state (USA) or Designating a POI category province (CDN): Select the first list The categories and POIs available depend entry. on the distance from the vehicle position A list of states/provinces appears. you have set for the POI.
Page 228 Main category list with input characters only select currently selectable characters. When this list appears, the input charac- Which characters are included depends on the ters 5 are automatically activated. sequence in which you have entered your desti- nation and the data version of the digital map. While the characters are being selected as described below, the top list entry 1 al- ways shows the category which best corre-...
Page 229 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Main category list without input characters Example illustration: main category list for POIs in the surrounding area Selected main category contains subcate- 1 Category gories: 2 Symbol for available POIs or other Selecting such a main category opens a list available subcategories of subcategories.
Page 230 Canceling selection: Select “Back” POI list and press n. Depending on the situation, COMAND first shows the following list or the POI list with input characters. Press back button L in the center console ( page 84). The illustration below shows by way of ex- ample the POI list for the “RESTAURANT”...
Page 231 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) POI list with input characters only select currently selectable characters. For POIs in other regions, this list also shows Which characters are included depends on the the compass heading to the destination as well sequence in which you have entered your desti- as the linear distance to the destination, as in the nation and the data version of the digital map.
Page 232 POI list without input characters List options Options in category and POI lists If you enter a POI in the surrounding area, initially, 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 than the state (USA) or province...
Page 233: Entering A Poi From The Map
Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Entering a POI from the map If the crosshair is shown on the map, you can enter POIs in the vicinity of the crosshair. If the crosshair is not shown on the map, you can enter POIs in the vicinity of the vehicle’s current position.
Page 234: Announcements For A Driving Maneuver
COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Route guidance Warning! COMAND calculates the route to the desti- nation without taking account of the follow- ing, for example: COMAND guides you to the destination us- Traffic lights ing navigation commands in the form of Stop and right-of-way signs audible navigation announcements and route guidance displays.
Page 235 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Preparation phase Announcement phase COMAND prepares you for the upcoming COMAND announces the next driving ma- driving maneuver. Based on the example neuver. Based on the example display be- display below, the driving maneuver is an- low, the driving maneuver is announced nounced with the “Prepare to turn left”...
Page 236: Example Of A Display Without Driving Maneuvers
Maneuver phase Example of a display without driving maneuvers COMAND announces the next driving ma- neuver. Based on the example display be- low, the driving maneuver is announced 150 feet in advance with the “Now turn left” message. The display is also split into two halves, as for the announcement phase.
Page 237: Partially Digitized Areas
Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Partially digitized areas If the destination is within a partially digitized area The digital map may contain areas that are COMAND guides you through fully digitized only partially digitized although they are within a areas for as long as possible.
Page 238: Off-Road And Off-Map
During route guidance, the display is divid- Off-road and off-map ed. On the right-hand side you will see the direction arrow showing the compass Route guidance to an off-road heading to the destination. destination On the left-hand side of the display you will see the map with the suggested route.
Page 239 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Route guidance from an off-road loca- tion to a destination If there is no road available on map at cur- rent position of the car, vehicle is off road. COMAND is also able to guide you to a des- tination from such a location.
Page 240: Navigation Announcements
Navigation announcements Route guidance is already active. Warning! Navigation announcements are intended to direct you while driving without diverting your attention from the road and driving. Please always use this feature instead of consulting the map display for directions. ( page 259). Consulting the symbols or map display for directions may cause you to divert your at- tention from driving and increase your risk...
Page 241: Comand Navigation System (During Route Guidance)
Control systems COMAND navigation system (during route guidance) Cancel route guidance Route browser Select “Destination” “Cancel Route Guidance” in map view with the menu route. You can use the route browser to move system displayed ( page 191). along the route section by section and view infor- mation about and details of each section of the route.
Page 242: Displaying Info
Displaying info Select “Info” in map view with the menu system displayed ( page 191). The route information appears. Example display with main destination and stopover 1 Symbol = for stopover 2 Distance to the destination 3 Sequence of destinations (appears 4 Street 5 City and abbreviation for province 6 Country...
Page 243: Displaying Route Information
Control systems COMAND navigation system (during route guidance) Displaying route information Select “Route” “ Route Info” in map view with the menu system displayed ( page 191). The route information appears. Example display route information 1 Highlighted portion of route 2 Info for highlighted portion of route 3 Next portion of route Closing route info: Slide...
Page 244 1 Blocked route section 2 Current vehicle position; the triangle in- dicates the vehicle’s direction of travel 3 Information about the blocked route section Blocked route section 1 is always highlight- ed in red/white. The information about blocked route section 3 shows which section of the route is blocked and the length of the blocked section.
Page 245: Comand Navigation System (Real-Time Traffic)
Control systems COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic) A RDS-TMC (Radio Data System-Traffic Real-time traffic notifications in the Message Channel) radio transmitter broadcasts traffic reports COMAND can COMAND can display certain traffic events receive and incorporate into the navigation in the map. The notifications are shown at system.
Page 246: Displaying Real-Time Traffic Reports
The following shows the possible symbol Displaying real-time traffic reports displays. Displaying the message list 1 Traffic jam on the route (symbol with red border) 2 Traffic jam away from the route (sym- bol with gray border) 3 Stop and go traffic on the route (sym- bol with red border) 4 Stop and go traffic away from the route (symbol with gray border)
Page 247: Example Message
Control systems COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic) List for active route guidance When route guidance is active, the list dis- plays only the streets which are part of the route and for which messages are present. Example message 1 Show all messages (including those which do not affect the route) 2 Affected streets (only shown when messages which affect the route are...
Page 248: Comand Navigation System (Destination Memory)
COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Saving a destination in the destination Saving during route guidance memory This function also saves the destination in the address book. There COMAND creates an address book entry containing complete, naviga- ble address data. You can then select this entry Saving a destination from the list of last in the address book and start navigation to the destinations...
Page 249 Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Assigning a destination to an address book entry ble address data to an already existing address book entry. You can then select this entry in the address book and start navigation to the address from there.
Page 250: Deleting A Destination From The Destination Memory
Deleting a destination from the destina- tion memory Select “Navi” “Destination” “From Memory”. Depending on the number of entries in the destination memory, you will see the destination memory list with or without input characters. Example illustration: destination memory list with input characters 1 Input characters Example illustration: destination memory list without input characters...
Page 251: Own Address
Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Own address The destination memory always contains an entry called “My Address”. You can save your home address, for example, under this entry. Assigning your address for the first time or changing your own address Assigning and/or changing your own address Example illustration: destination memory...
Page 252 Destination memory list without in- Entering an address manually put characters: Press n immediately. Destination memory list with input characters: Slide qm repeatedly until the input characters disappear. The list entry “My Address” is automat- ically highlighted as long as you have not entered any characters using the In both cases, the address input menu ap- input characters.
Page 253 Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Closing message: Select “OK”. In the address book entry, the city and street must be spelled in the same way as the destination entry so that the data matches the digital map data. In order for the state (USA) or province (CDN) to match the map data, you may either enter the entire name or the abbreviation in the address...
Page 254 Destination memory list without input Destination memory list with input characters characters In the destination memory list without in- 1 Input characters put characters, the “My Address” entry is In the destination memory list with input automatically highlighted. characters 1, the input characters are au- Press n.
Page 255: Comand Navigation System (Last Destinations)
Control systems COMAND navigation system (last destinations) Saving the vehicle position in the list of COMAND automatically saves the last desti- last destinations nations for which the route calculation was launched. It is stored in the “last destinations” memory. If this memory is full, COMAND deletes the oldest destination.
Page 256: Comand System Settings
COMAND system settings Systems settings menu overview The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 83). Display Time Voice Control ( page 255) ( page 255) ( page 257) Display settings Time settings Voice Control set- tings Display settings Setting the display design...
Page 257 Control systems COMAND system settings Setting value: Rotate slide qmr. Saving setting: Press n. The increment value for setting the minutes depends on the situation. If GPS reception is available, it is 30 minutes. If GPS reception is not Subsequent operation depends on: available, it is one minute.
Page 258: Voice Control Settings
Setting the date Voice Control settings Select “Vehicle” “System Settings” “Time” “Date”. Switching help window on or off Selecting month, day or year: Slide omp. Setting value: Rotate slide qmr. Saving setting: Press n. Setting the time/date format Individualization Select “Vehicle” “System Settings”...
Page 259: Setting The System Language
Control systems COMAND system settings At the end of the first part, you will see Canceling during the first or second part a prompt asking whether you want to of individualization begin the second part. Select “Yes” or “No”. If you select “No”, individualization will be canceled.
Page 260: Assigning The Favorite Button
Assigning the favorite button The list of predefined functions appears. The dot R in front of the list entry indi- cates the current setting. 1 Favorite button You can assign the following predefined functions to the favorite button P: “Rear Window Sunshade” ( page 267) You can use the favorite button to ex- tend or retract the rear window sun- shade.
Page 261: Comand Vehicle Menu
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu In this menu, you can program the follow- Setting night security illumination ing vehicle functions: (Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-off) Function Page Exterior Lighting Delayed COMAND can be found on ( page 83). Switch-off Use this function to set whether and how Locator Lighting long you would like the exterior lighting to Exterior Mirror Convenience...
Page 262: Locator Lighting On/Off
Locator lighting on/off COMAND can be found on ( page 83). With the locator lighting feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position * ( page 391), the following lamps will switch on during darkness when the vehicle is unlocked from the outside: Selecting length of time: Slide or rotate ymz.
Page 263: Exterior Mirror Convenience Settings
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Exterior mirror convenience settings COMAND can be found on ( page 83). In the “Exterior Mirror Convenience Set- tings” menu, you can switch the following exterior mirror functions on or off: Confirming selection: Press n. To activate locator lighting: Make sure the function “Locator Light- ing”...
Page 264: Automatic Locking On/Off
Automatic locking on/off The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 83). Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking ( page 363). With the automatic central Selecting a function: Slide locking system activated, the vehicle is rotate ymz.
Page 265: Activating Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Activating easy-entry/exit feature The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 83). Use this function to activate and deacti- vate the easy-entry/exit feature ( page 373). The following settings are available for the easy-entry/exit feature: The easy-entry/exit feature is deactivated.
Page 266: Setting Interior Ambient Lighting
Confirming selection: Press n. Setting interior ambient lighting A selection list appears. The components and operating principles of The current setting is indicated by a COMAND can be found on ( page 83). dot R. You can adjust the brightness of the interi- or lighting on a scale of “0”...
Page 267: Setting Interior Lighting Delayed Switch-Off
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Setting interior lighting delayed switch-off The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 83). Use this function to set whether and how long you would like the interior lighting to remain lit during darkness after you have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch.
Page 268: Extending Or Retracting Rear Window Sunshade
Extending or retracting rear window sunshade The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 83). This function is used to extend or retract the rear sunshade. You can program this function using the fa- vorite button ( page 259). At temperatures below -4°F (-20°C), the rear window sunshade is switched off.
Page 269: Trunk Opening-Height Restriction* On/Off
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Trunk opening-height restriction* on/off The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 83). You can select whether the trunk lid should open fully or only to the height of the roof. Select “Vehicle”.
Page 270: Comand Automatic Climate Control
COMAND automatic climate control The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 83). Warning! When operating the automatic climate con- trol, the air that enters the passenger com- partment through the air vents can be very hot or very cold (depending on the set tem- perature).
Page 271: Setting Temperature
Control systems COMAND automatic climate control The automatic climate control menu is Setting temperature called up via the climate control settings. Use the temperature controls %$ ( page 491) in the center console or COMAND climate control settings to sepa- rately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment.
Page 272: Adjusting Air Distribution
Adjusting air distribution You can adjust the air distribution sepa- rately for the driver’s and front passenger’s side. When you change the air distribution, the au- tomatic function of the climate control system is switched off. Select climate control settings distribution, left or right.
Page 273: Central Climate Control Menu
Control systems COMAND automatic climate control Changing air volume: Slide Central climate control menu via rotate ymz. COMAND The central climate control menu is in the Switching back to automatic mode: center of the climate control settings. Rotate and select “AUTO”. When the automatic climate control is switched on, you will see “on”...
Page 274 The compressor has turned it- Select climate control settings Cen- self off. tral climate control menu. Have the air conditioning checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. COMAND automatic climate control Selecting “AC ”: Slide Selecting “Mono” mode rotate ymz.
Page 275 Control systems COMAND automatic climate control The “Mono” function is automatically Adjusting footwell temperature switched off when you: change an automatic climate control the footwell temperature when outside tempera- tures are low. setting for the front passenger’s side using COMAND The “Footwell Temperature”...
Page 276 Adjusting air flow from air vents In automatic mode, this setting optimizes the air flow when outside temperatures are high. The “Airflow” setting defines air distribu- tion and air volume in automatic mode: “Focused” (default setting, increased air flow) “Medium” (reduced air flow) “Diffuse”...
Page 277: Comand Seats
Control systems COMAND seats When adjusting the seats, observe the Selecting a seat safety notes in the section “Seats” You must first select the seat for which you ( page 368). would like to make adjustments. Operating seats via COMAND The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 83).
Page 278: Lumbar Support (Cl 550)
Exiting menu Lumbar support (CL 550) There are several ways to exit the seat To support the spine, you can adjust the menu. curvature of the front seat backrests. Press O again. Press any shortcut button. Select another main function from the main menu line.
Page 279: Drive-Dynamic Multicontour Seats
Control systems COMAND seats Drive-dynamic multicontour seats* Multicontour adjustments To support the spine, you can individually ® If PRE-SAFE has been activated, the air adjust the backrest contour of the front pressure in the air chambers (on the sides of the seats by regulating the air pressure in the seat cushion and backrest) of the drive-dynamic air chambers.
Page 280 Adjusting backrest sides This function is used to adjust the air chambers in the backrest sides. 1 Scale 2 Cursor 3 Current setting Slide or rotate until desired setting is reached. Saving setting: Press n. Adjusting backrest curvature in lumbar area This function is used to adjust the air chambers in the lumbar area of the back-...
Page 281 Control systems COMAND seats Adjusting backrest curvature in shoul- der area This function is used to adjust the air chambers in the shoulder area of the back- rest. Slide until desired setting is reached. Saving setting: Press n. Select seat ( page 276). Selecting “Shoulders”: Slide rotate ymz.
Page 282 Drive-dynamic function The Drive-dynamic multicontour seat elec- tronically controls the air pressure in the air chambers of the backrest side bolsters. This function improves driving comfort and pleasure. Select seat ( page 276). Selecting “Driv. dyn. seat”: or rotate ymz. Slide Confirming selection: Press n.
Page 283: Instrument Cluster Control System
Control systems Instrument cluster control system The control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 2 or as soon as the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button ( page 366) is in position 2. The control system enables you to: call up information about your vehicle change vehicle settings...
Page 284: Multifunction Steering Wheel
Multifunction steering wheel The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are controlled using the buttons on the multi- function steering wheel. The information available in the multifunc- tion display is arranged in menus and ac- companying functions and submenus.
Page 285: Menus
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Menus Trip ( page 286) Navi ( page 287) Standard display Showing route guidance in- structions, current direction traveled Fuel consumption statistics since start Fuel consumption statistics since last reset Resetting fuel consumption statistics Distance to empty Digital speedometer CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG only.
Page 286 Telephone* ( page 294) Assistance* ( page 298) Dialing a number from the Displaying the distance graphic*, phone book DISTRONIC Plus* Redialing Activating/deactivating ® PRE-SAFE Brake* (vehicles with DISTRONIC Plus* only) Answering a call Switching on or off Rear View Camera* automatically Ending a call or rejecting an Switching on or off Blind Spot...
Page 287: Trip Menu
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Trip menu Fuel consumption statistics since start The menu overview can be found on ( page 284). In the “Trip” menu, you can show an addi- tional display for the speedometer and call up or reset your vehicle’s statistical data. Standard display In the standard display, the trip odometer and main odometer are shown in the...
Page 288: Navi Menu
Resetting fuel consumption statistics Distance to empty Press ( or & to select the “Trip” menu. Press % or $ to select the func- tion you wish to reset. Press #. pump is shown instead of the range. Digital speedometer Illustration: Reset trip odometer Press % to select “Yes”...
Page 289 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Route guidance active Notification of driving maneuver with- out lane recommendation The image on the multifunction display de- pends on whether you are being notified of a driving maneuver. No notification of driving maneuver Example illustration 1 Street into which the driving maneuver 2 Symbol for “driving maneuver”...
Page 290: Audio Menu
“Calculating Route” Audio menu COMAND is calculating a route. After- The menu overview can be found on ward, COMAND starts route guidance. ( page 284). “Off Map” The functions in the “Audio” menu operate The vehicle’s location is outside of the the audio equipment which you currently digital map’s range.
Page 291 Instrument cluster control system Selecting satellite radio channel vice provider is required for the satellite radio op- The satellite radio is treated as a radio ap- eration. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz plication. Center for details and availability for your vehi- cle.
Page 292: Amg Menu
AMG menu If the engine reaches the overspeed range in the manual shift program, you will see “up” 2 next to gear indicator 1 as a re- This function is only available in CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG only. minder to upshift.
Page 293 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Smartkey to position 1 ( page 365) or, in vehi- cles with KEYLESS-GO*, turn off the engine and do not open the driver’s door, the RACETIMER 1 Gear indicator stops timing. Timing is resumed when you switch the ignition back on or restart the engine and 2 RACETIMER then press æ...
Page 294 Resetting current lap Press button æ while the timer is running. The timer stops. Press button ç. The lap time is reset to “0”. Deleting all laps It is not possible to delete a single saved lap. Press button æ while the timer is running.
Page 295: Telephone Menu
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Lap analysis These functions are only available if you have saved at least two laps and have stopped RACETIMER. Press ( or & to select the “AMG” menu. fastest lap is indicated by flashing symbol 1. Press $ repeatedly until the lap analysis appears in the multifunction display.
Page 296 These mobile phone cradles can be ob- tained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph ter. For more information about telephone (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is ( page 519).
Page 297 The stored names are displayed in as- Log on to the network ( page 295). cending alphabetical order. When you insert a Mercedes-Benz approved If you do not want to dial from the phone book, press t or L. In the multifunction display appears again “Ready”...
Page 298 Press s or # to start dialing. Redialing If several entries are present for the The control system stores the most recent- same name, they are all shown. ly dialed phone numbers. This eliminates the need to search through your entire Select the desired entry.
Page 299: Assistance Menu
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Assistance menu* The menu overview can be found on ( page 284). In the “Assistance” menu, you can change the settings of your driving systems. Displaying distance graphic*, 1 PRE-SAFE DISTRONIC Plus* For information about displaying distance graphic ( page 448).
Page 300: Service Menu
The following settings are available: Switching on or off Blind Spot Assist* “On when in The Rear View Camera au- Reverse” tomatically switches on when reverse gear is en- gaged. “Disabled” The Rear View Camera is not switched on. Instrument cluster control system Service menu Press ( or &...
Page 301 Checking tire inflation pressure performed on the vehicle and by bringing For information about checking tire infla- the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz tion pressure ( page 572). Center to address the malfunction and warning messages ( page 622).
Page 302: Settings Menu
Settings menu The menu overview can be found on ( page 284). In the “Settings” menu, you can: switch the daytime running lamps on or With “Daytime Running Lamps” mode se- off (USA only) lected and the exterior lamp switch at po- sition M or *, the low beam switch the additional speedometer on headlamps are switched on when the en-...
Page 303 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Switching on or off radar sensors* This device has been approved by the FCC as a If your vehicle is equipped with DISTRONIC “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar sensor is Plus*, BAS Plus*, or Park Assist* it is intended for use in an automotive radar system equipped with a radar sensor system only.
Page 304: Voice Control
Voice Control Operating safety Warning! Please devote your attention first and fore- most to the traffic situation you are in. While the system permits hands-free phone oper- ation, attention to traffic may be diverted not only by physical operation of a phone, but also by the distraction of a phone con- versation while driving.
Page 305: Voice Control Introduction
Control systems Voice Control introduction The Voice Control System gives you the ca- You control these systems using spoken pability to control the following systems on commands. Moreover, controls such as your vehicle using spoken commands: the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel ( page 306) allow you to keep your Telephone* ( page 308) hands on the steering wheel.
Page 306: Spelling
Spelling Command types You may not need to spell the entire name The Voice Control System commands can (street, intersection, city or point of inter- be categorized as: est) especially if the name is lengthy. Spell- ing the first three to five characters of the name should be sufficient for the system to recognize the name provided it is avail- able on the navigation DVD.
Page 307: Controls
Control systems Voice Control introduction Controls 1 ! to activate Voice Control Operation via the multifunction steering wheel 2 L to cancel Voice Control 3 æ to increase volume even during a dialog. Please note that if the Voice Control System is cancelled during a dialog, then the complete procedure is stopped and Voice Control is cancelled.
Page 308: Symbols
Setting volume level When the Voice Control System requires additional information from the user, a se- Activate Voice Control. lection list is shown on the COMAND dis- Speak a command, for example “Help”. play in the address book and navigation system.
Page 309: Voice Control Telephone
These mobile phone cradles can be ob- fic conditions permit. Otherwise, you may tained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- not be able to observe traffic conditions and ter. For more information about telephone could endanger yourself and others.
Page 310: Telephone Commands
The Voice Control System detects whether Telephone commands your telephone is switched on For a complete list of commands the corresponding mobile network is ( page 335). logged in “Telephone” it is possible to dial Use the command “Telephone” to activate If dialing is not possible, the Voice Control the telephone main menu.
Page 311 Control systems Voice Control telephone “Dial number” Sample dialog: You can dial a phone number using the command “Dial number”. Digits from “Zero” to “Nine” may be used. The phone number must be spoken as a continuously spoken string of digits, or in digit blocks (three to five digits in each block).
Page 312 “Correction” “Delete” Using the command “Correction” will cor- Using the command “Delete” will erase all rect the last entered digit block. After digits entered. The system then prompts speaking the command, the last digit block you to start your input again. is deleted and all previously entered digits are repeated.
Page 313 Control systems Voice Control telephone After the command “OK”, you will be Sample dialog: prompted up to two times to input the name. When repeating the name, make sure that you pronounce it in the same manner as during the first input. Otherwise the name cannot be saved and the Voice Control System cancels the save proce- dure.
Page 314 “Call <voice entry>” (Address book) Use the command “Call <voice entry>” to place a phone call by directly selecting a name previously stored in your address book. The system confirms your input and the One address book entry can have up to number is dialed.
Page 315 Control systems Voice Control telephone “List phone book” and dialing a phone Selecting an entry and dialing that number number Use the command “List phone book” to lis- ten to all voice entries in the phone book with a phone number stored, and select an entry and dial that number.
Page 316: Voice Control Navigation
Voice Control navigation Important notes Warning! For safety reasons, you should only select a destination when the vehicle is stationary. While the navigation system provides direc- tional assistance, the driver must remain fo- cused on safe driving behavior, especially attention to traffic and street signs, and should utilize the system’s audio cues while driving.
Page 317: Navigation Operation
Control systems Voice Control navigation Navigation operation The Voice Control System allows you to enter a state or province enter a city spell the name of a city spell the name of district or center Before you can operate navigation using spell the name of a street the Voice Control System, you have to ac- spell the name of an intersection...
Page 318: Dialog For Entering A Complete Address
Sample dialog: Dialog for entering a complete address Enter state “Enter destination” Please say the name of the state Use the command “Enter destination” to New York enter a complete destination address. The system shows a numbered list The system guides you through the dialog. of states recognized by the system As soon as a valid address has been en- Please select a line number...
Page 319 Control systems Voice Control navigation Number one accepted “Points of interest” Do you want to start route guid- Use the command “Points of interest” to ance? select a point of interest (POI) such as air- ports, railroad stations, gas stations etc. Starting route guidance Sample dialog: The system calculates the route and, upon...
Page 320 With the commands guidance. “Next gas station” “Last destinations” “Next parking lot” Use the command “Last destinations” to “Next Mercedes-Benz service” select a destination from among a number “Next restaurant” of destinations last navigated to. “Next hospital” “Save destination” you can select POIs in your vicinity.
Page 321 Control systems Voice Control navigation “Navigate to <voice entry>” (Address If two addresses are stored, you can use book) the commands Use the command “Navigate to <voice en- try>” to start route guidance by selecting voice entry with a saved destination ad- dress from the COMAND address book.
Page 322 “Cancel route guidance” “Zoom in”, “Zoom out” Use the command “Cancel route guid- Use these commands to zoom in on map or ance” to cancel route guidance. to zoom out of map to the desired level of map detail. Sample dialog: “Zoom in completely”, “Zoom out com- Cancel route guidance pletely”...
Page 323: Commands For Entering Parts Of An Address
Control systems Voice Control navigation Commands for entering parts of an address “Enter town” The city selected is adopted for route The “Enter town” command is used to en- guidance. ter any larger city in the USA or Canada. “Spell town” If the desired city does not appear on the list of towns/cities, the city can be entered by using Use the command “Spell town”...
Page 324 “District” or “Center” Sample dialog: Use the command “District” or “Center” to to spell a city location in the city previously selected. Speak the characters as a continuous string (five to seven characters). The sys- tem then displays a list of available city dis- tricts or centers on the COMAND display.
Page 325 Control systems Voice Control navigation “Intersection”, “Cross street” Sample dialog: Use the command “Intersection” or “Cross street” to spell and select an intersection. Speak the characters as a continuous string (five to seven characters). The sys- tem then displays a list of available inter- sections on the COMAND display.
Page 326: Voice Control Address Book
Voice Control address book COMAND address book overview Warning! The Voice Control System Address book Please devote your attention first and fore- function gives you the capability to store most to the traffic situation you are in. names and associated phone numbers and address information.
Page 327: Operation With Address Book Open (Local)
Control systems Voice Control address book Opening address book Operation with address book open (local) Press !. Speak the command “Address book”. In addition to the capabilities listed when the address book is not open, the address Press !. book opened allows you to: Speak one of the address book com- mands described below.
Page 328 “Delete name” (Address book) “List address book” Use the command “Delete name” to delete Use the command “List address book” to a voice name from your address book. have the system read out all available ad- dress book entries and, if desired, select Sample dialog: an entry when it is being read.
Page 329: Available Commands With The Address Book Open
Control systems Voice Control address book Available commands with the address “Select entry” book open Use the command “Select entry” to open an entry in your address book. “Help address book” Sample dialog: Use the command “Help address book” to have the Voice Control System read out an option list of all available commands for the address book.
Page 330: Voice Control Radio
Voice Control radio Radio operation Warning! The Voice Control System gives you the ca- Please devote your attention first and fore- pability to: most to the traffic situation you are in. Before your journey, please familiarize your- self with the radio functions. Only use the Voice Control System when road and traffic conditions permit you to do so.
Page 331 Control systems Voice Control radio “Sat Radio” Sample dialog: Use this command for switching on the satellite radio. The Voice Control System tunes the radio to frequency FM 95.5. “Next station” or “Previous station” The following commands are used to start “Save station”...
Page 332 “Station Smooth Jazz” (List saved sta- “List station list” and select station tions) from list Use this command (AM and FM only) to di- Use this command to list the entire station rectly select a saved station name from list, or to select an entry from the station your station list.
Page 333 Control systems Voice Control radio “Delete station list” The system deletes the complete station list. The deletion of the station list cannot Use this command to delete the complete be undone. station list or one or more stations from the station list. Sample dialog: The system starts reading the station list.
Page 334: Voice Control Cd/Dvd Changer/Mp3
Voice Control CD/DVD changer/MP3 Operation Warning! The Voice Control System gives you the Please devote your attention first and fore- ability to: most to the traffic situation you are in. Before your journey, please familiarize your- self with the audio functions. Only use the Voice Control System when road and traffic conditions permit you to do so.
Page 335: Commands
Control systems Voice Control CD/DVD changer/MP3 Commands “Next CD/DVD/Medium” Use the command “Next CD/DVD/Medi- For a complete list of commands um” to select the next available medium in ( page 335). the DVD changer. “Help CD”, “Help DVD” or “Help MP3” “Track 1”...
Page 336: Voice Control Command List
Voice Control command list Command list General commands Chapter “Command list” gives you on over- view of all commands available for use to control the Voice Control System. Which commands are available for use is dependent on the equipment level in your vehicle.
Page 337 Control systems Voice Control command list help permanent commands help global commands letters of the English alphabet digits 0 - 9 continue go forward next page back go back previous page help radio help tuner radio help tuner help help telephone help phone help address book Telephone* commands...
Page 338 store telephone number confirm telephone number store name confirm password store password confirm unlock code dial repeat PIN dial PIN repeat number dial number repeat PIN number dial PIN number repeat PIN code dial PIN code repeat phone number dial phone number repeat telephone number dial telephone number repeat password...
Page 339 Control systems Voice Control command list incorrect phone number incorrect telephone number incorrect unlock code delete delete PIN delete number delete PIN number delete PIN code delete phone number delete telephone number delete unlock code Navigation commands navigation navi route guidance routing destination guidance enter house number...
Page 340 spell cross street enter district enter intersection enter center enter cross street points of interest last destinations enter points of interest last states enter point of interest last provinces enter POI spell town enter POIs spell city street spell name of town spell street spell name of city spell name of street...
Page 341 Mercedes service recall address book next Mercedes service point delete address book next Mercedes service center spell entry next Mercedes-Benz service point spell name next Mercedes-Benz service center spell heading next service point search entry next service center...
Page 342 open <voice name> call <voice name> work delete name call <voice name> office delete <voice name> call <voice name> business list destination memory call <voice name> company read out destination memory <voice name> home play destination memory call <voice name> home get destination memory work recall destination memory...
Page 343 Control systems Voice Control command list home car phone car home car phone home home land line home land line phone land line home land line phone home home cell phone home mobile cell home cell phone home mobile home mobile phone home cellular home cellular phone home...
Page 344 Radio radio (on) weatherband next station station search going up other station radio seek station <voice entry> go to <voice entry> Example: 95.5 FM <voice entry> delete station save station store station select station select channel frequency ninety-five point five list station list frequency ninety-five five megahertz list saved stations...
Page 345 Control systems Voice Control command list CD (on) CD player (on) CD changer (on) next CD other CD next medium other medium previous CD last CD preceding CD replay CD replay medium repeat medium last medium previous medium next track other track previous track last track...
Page 346 next folder select track number 1-39 other folder MP3 1-6 previous directory MP3 number 1-6 previous folder medium 1-6 last directory medium number 1-6 last folder drive repeat directory memory card repeat folder next track other track audio DVD previous track DVDA player (on) last track audio DVD player (on)
Page 347 Control systems Voice Control command list replay medium repeat medium last medium previous medium next directory other directory next folder other folder previous directory previous folder last directory last folder repeat directory repeat folder next group other group previous group track 1-39 previous repeat group load track 1-39...
Page 348: Voice Control Troubleshooting
Voice Control troubleshooting Help function In a submenu, help can also be accessed at any time by saying the command “Help”. To support the user, the Voice Control Sys- The Voice Control System will then read tem contains an extensive help function. out an option list of all available functions and commands available in the particular The help function gives you:...
Page 349: What To Do If
Control systems Voice Control troubleshooting What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Voice Control System does not recognize a The voice entries for the station names station list entry. sound too similar. Should interference occur during the pro- Both voice entries differ. cess of storing a name, the Voice Control System prompts you to repeat your voice entry a third and fourth time.
Page 350 Problem Possible cause/consequence Voice Control System does not recognize You have not operated the system from the commands. driver’s seat. You have spoken unclearly, too loudly or too quietly. A blower is set to the highest setting, vents are pointed at microphones or wind noise is being created through open windows.
Page 351: Voice Control Individualization
Control systems Voice Control individualization Individualization consists of two stages: The individualization can only be performed when the vehicle is stationary. If you drive off, the individualization will be can- celed. You can activate individualization in the After starting the session, the system will guide you through the individualization by means of COMAND system settings ( page 257).
Page 352: Controls In Detail
Locking and unlocking Driving and parking Starter switch positions Automatic transmission Seats Instrument cluster Steering wheel Driving systems Mirrors Air vents Memory function Automatic climate control Fastening the seat belts Trunk Lighting Power tilt/sliding sunroof Windshield wipers Loading and storing Power windows Useful features Controls in detail...
Page 353: Locking And Unlocking
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The SmartKey provides an extended oper- ating range. To prevent theft, however, it is advisable to only unlock the vehicle when you are in close proximity to it.
Page 354 Have the vehicle batteries and their connec- tions checked ( page 702). received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Controls in detail Locking and unlocking...
Page 355 SmartKey an acoustic signal sounds. The locking if: acoustic signal is activated at the factory. If you wish to deactivate the feature, or adjust its signal volume, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Global unlocking: Press button Œ. All turn signal lamps flash once.
Page 356 Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so that press- ing button Œ only unlocks the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap. Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about 5 seconds un- til battery check lamp 5 ( page 352) flashes twice.
Page 357: Smartkey With Keyless-Go
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid, your vehicle unlocks: Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated into the SmartKey.
Page 358 Have the vehicle batteries and their connec- tions checked ( page 702). If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is malfunc- tioning, contact Roadside Assistance or an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Controls in detail Locking and unlocking...
Page 359 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey ( page 352). The starter switch is located under the KEYLESS-GO button. Pull the KEYLESS-GO button out in order to ac- cess the starter switch.
Page 360 When unlocking or locking the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO an acoustic sig- nal sounds. The acoustic signal is activated at the factory. If you wish to deactivate the feature, or adjust its signal volume, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Outside door handle...
Page 361 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Global unlocking: Grasp an outside door handle. All turn signal lamps flash once. An acoustic signal sounds once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is dis- armed. The vehicle will lock again automatically and rearm the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of un- locking if:...
Page 362: Checking Batteries In The Smartkey Or Smartkey With Keyless-Go
Report the loss of the SmartKey, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO or the me- chanical key immediately to your car insurance company. Have the mechanical lock replaced if necessary. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement.
Page 363: Opening Doors From The Inside
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening doors from the inside SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, opening a door from You can open a locked door from the in- the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. side. Open door only when conditions are To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: safe to do so.
Page 364: Power Closing Assist For Doors And Trunk Lid
Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid It is not necessary to slam the door or trunk lid closed. An electrical power-assist- ed mechanism draws doors and trunk lid closed quietly and automatically once door and trunk lid has been latched. When the electrical power-assisted mechanism has stopped, doors and/or trunk can be re-opened.
Page 365: Locking And Unlocking From The Inside
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Locking and unlocking from the inside Warning! 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. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 366: Starter Switch Positions
Starter switch positions Warning! 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. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 367: Smartkey With Keyless-Go
Controls in detail Starter switch positions SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* not need to be removed from the starter switch Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO when you leave the vehicle. However, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you feature are supplied with a SmartKey with when you leave the vehicle.
Page 368 Position 0 Ignition (or position 2) Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- ton once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers. If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once again, the ignition (position 2) is...
Page 369: Seats
Controls in detail Seats Warning! All seat, head restraint adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done be- fore the vehicle is put into motion. Seat adjustment Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Page 370 You can adjust the lumbar support Warning! (CL 550) for driver and front passenger, or operate the drive-dynamic multicontour According to accident statistics, children front seats* using COMAND ( page 276). are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- Front power seat adjustment ing position.
Page 371 Controls in detail Seats Seat fore and aft: Press the switch for- Adjusting front passenger seat from ward or backward in the direction of driver’s seat arrow 5. Depending on the seat’s set fore and aft position, the head restraint height is automatically pre-set.
Page 372: Folding Front Seat Backrest Forward
When the indicator lamp on button 1 is Folding front seat backrest forward on, you can operate the following features of the front passenger seat: seat adjustment seat heating/ventilation* memory function 1 Release lever Folding backrest forward Folding backrests back Lift release lever 1.
Page 373 The seat will slide forward and system checked at an authorized stop. Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Investigate and correct the cause of interruption. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Now use memory button ( page 386) or seat...
Page 374: Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering and exiting the vehicle, the driver’s seat is in its maximum rearward position and the steer- ing wheel is in its uppermost position. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activat- ed or deactivated in the “Vehicle”...
Page 375 Controls in detail Seats With the easy-entry/exit feature activated For safety reasons, the driver’s seat will not the steering wheel tilts upwards and the return to its last set position with the easy-en- try/exit feature activated if the system recogniz- driver’s seat moves a few inches to the es the last set position as an extreme forward rear when you:...
Page 376: Seat Heating
Seat heating* Level The buttons for seat heating are located on the respective door. The red indicator lamps on the button come on to show the heating level selected. 1 Seat heating button Switch on the ignition ( page 365). Switching on: Press button 1 repeat- Three indicator lamps on edly until the desired heating level is...
Page 377: Seat Ventilation
Controls in detail Seats Seat ventilation* Level The buttons for seat ventilation are located on the respective door. The blue indicator lamps on the button come on show the ventilation level selected. be activated using summer opening feature ( page 404). 1 Seat ventilation button If one or more of the lamps on the seat ven- tilation button are flashing, there is insufficient...
Page 378 Head restraint tilt Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible. Front power head restraints Head restraint height Manually adjust the angle of the head re- straint. 1 Head restraint height Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 1.
Page 379 Controls in detail Seats Folding head restraints back Placing head restraints upright The rear seat head restraints can be folded backward for increased visibility. the respective rear seat head restraint places upright automatically. 1 Switch in the front center console Switch on the ignition ( page 365).
Page 380: Steering Wheel
Steering wheel Warning! store settings for the steering wheel together with the settings for the seat position and the ex- Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- terior rear view mirrors. ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv- Make sure that ing could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Page 381: Heated Steering Wheel
Controls in detail Steering wheel Heated steering wheel* The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel. on, when the temperature of the vehicle interior is above 86°F (30°C). 1 Switching on 2 Switching off 3 Indicator lamp Switch on the ignition ( page 365).
Page 382: Mirrors
Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi- tions. Interior rear view mirror Manually adjust the interior rear view mirror. For more information, see “Auto-dimming 1 Selector switch for right or left exterior rear view mirrors”...
Page 383: Power Folding Exterior Rear View Mirrors
Controls in detail Mirrors Power folding exterior rear view Folding exterior rear view mirrors in mirrors and out manually Before driving the vehicle through an auto- viously folded in manually. Please make sure matic car wash, fold the exterior mirrors in. Oth- both mirrors are folded out before driving off.
Page 384: Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirrors
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors The reflection brightness of the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side and the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when the ignition is switched on ( page 365) incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mirror The interior rear view mirror will not react if...
Page 385: Activating Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position
Controls in detail Mirrors Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position Follow these steps to activate the mirror parking position so that the passen- ger-side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position. Make sure you have stored a parking position for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror ( page 387).
Page 386: Memory Function
Memory function Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat back- rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach, and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height.
Page 387: Storing Positions Into Memory
Controls in detail Memory function The following settings are stored when us- Storing positions into memory ing the buttons on the passenger door: Front passenger seat, head restraint high and backrest position Lumbar support (CL 550) Drive-dynamic multicontour seat*: activation/deactivation Memory button 1 2 3 Memory position buttons Recalling positions from memory...
Page 388: Storing Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position
Storing exterior rear view mirror park- ing position For easier parking, you can adjust the pas- senger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as soon as you engage reverse gear R. For information on activating the parking position, see “Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position”...
Page 389: Fastening The Seat Belts
Controls in detail Fastening the seat belts Warning! Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure all of your passengers are properly restrained. Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident.
Page 390 Warning! Read and observe the additional warning no- tices printed in the “Safety and Security” section ( page 40). 1 Belt outlet 2 Latch plate 3 Buckle 4 Release button Controls in detail Fastening the seat belts Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat belt outlet 1.
Page 391: Proper Use Of Seat Belts
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash, they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 392: Lighting
Relevant information can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The active Bi-Xenon headlamps monitor your steering angle and driving speed, then auto- matically shift their beams to either side to bet-...
Page 393 Controls in detail Lighting Low beam headlamps The low beam headlamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch us- ing the manual headlamp mode. Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B. The following lamps switch on: Low beam headlamps Tail and parking lamps License plate lamps...
Page 394 Daytime running lamp mode Canada only In Canada the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant M or *, you cannot switch on the high beam headlamps. mode. The high beam flasher is available at all times. In the USA the daytime running lamp mode For nighttime driving you should turn the exterior is deactivated by default.
Page 395 Controls in detail Lighting Locator lighting and night security illu- mination with exterior lamp switch in position *. To activate the fog lamps, turn exterior lamp switch The locator lighting and night security illu- to position B first. mination are described in the COMAND ve- hicle section under “Setting locator Front fog lamps lighting”...
Page 396: High Beam
High beam Headlamp cleaning system With the engine running the headlamps will automatically be cleaned with a high-pres- sure water jet when you have Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher When you switch off the ignition the High beam headlamps: Turn the exte- counter resets.
Page 397 Controls in detail Lighting Switching on corner-illuminating lamps automatically depending on the steering angle, Switch on the left or right turn signal even if you did not switch on either turn signal. If ( page 391), depending on whether the corner-illuminating lamps came on automat- you are turning left or right.
Page 398: Hazard Warning Flasher
Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle. The hazard warning flasher is automatical- ly switched on if an air bag has been triggered 1 Hazard warning flasher switch CL 600 and CL 65 AMG USA only: you...
Page 399: Interior Lighting
Controls in detail Lighting Interior lighting The controls are located in the overhead control panel. Even with the SmartKey being removed from the starter switch you can still use the lighting for the storage compartment, glove box and vanity mirrors, when you open a door or press one of the interior lighting buttons.
Page 400: Courtesy Lighting
The interior lighting switches off auto- Courtesy lighting matically following an adjustable time For better orientation the inside door han- delay ( page 266). dles, the driver and passenger footwells If the door remains open, the interior lighting and the center console are illuminated in switches off automatically after approximately the dark.
Page 401: Windshield Wipers
Mercedes-Benz Center Switch on the ignition ( page 365). If anything blocks the windshield wipers Switching on/off windshield wipers...
Page 402: Intermittent Wiping
When the windshield wipers are switched on and you brake the vehicle to a stop, the wipers operate more slowly. Intermittent wiping Only switch on intermittent wiping under wet weather conditions or in the presence After the initial wipe, pauses between of precipitation.
Page 403: Power Windows
Controls in detail Power windows Opening and closing power windows The side windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for all side windows are on the driver’s door for the passenger door window are on the passenger door for each rear side window are on the re- spective rear side trim panel 1 Left front window 2 Right front window...
Page 404 You can also open or close the windows us- ing the SmartKey, see “Summer opening fea- ture” ( page 404) and “Convenience closing feature” ( page 404). Depending on current position, the windows may also open or close when the air recirculation button , ( page 491) is pressed and held for 2 seconds.
Page 405: Summer Opening Feature
Controls in detail Power windows If the upward movement of a door window is blocked during the closing procedure, the door activated via the remote control of the SmartKey window will stop and open slightly. or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. Remove the obstruction, press the respective power window switch at the upper part again automatically set to the highest level if activated past the resistance point and release.
Page 406 anyone being harmed by the closing pro- cedure, press and hold button ‹. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Release the sensor surface on the out- side door handle ( page 405) to stop the closing procedure. Immediately pull on the same outside door handle and hold firmly.
Page 407: Driving And Parking
Controls in detail Driving and parking Starting the engine Warning! Make sure that absolutely no objects are ob- structing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta- cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure that the pedals still have sufficient clearance.
Page 408 Starting with the SmartKey Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 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. Do not depress accelerator. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 365).
Page 409 SmartKey: Turn SmartKey in starter Repeat the starting procedure switch to position 0 and repeat starting ( page 406). procedure. If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: Call Roadside Assistance. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance.
Page 410: Driving Off
If the engine will not start despite a jump start: plete before setting the vehicle in motion. Call Roadside Assistance. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz gear R, neutral position N, or drive position D is Center or call Roadside Assistance. only possible with the brake pedal depressed.
Page 411: Turn Signals
Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre- gine. This is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz vent this type of loss of control. Limited Warranty CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG only: At engine temperatures below 68°F (20°...
Page 412: Problems While Driving
( page 622). Give very little gas. Have the problem repaired by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking gasoline: Do not start the engine under any cir- cumstances.
Page 413: Parking
Controls in detail Driving and parking Parking Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and the steering systems. In this case, it is impor- tant to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.
Page 414 Warning! Getting out of your vehicle with the automat- ic transmission not fully engaged in park position P is dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline, park position P alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. Always engage the electronic parking brake 1 Handle for electronic parking brake in addition to shifting to park position P...
Page 415 Controls in detail Driving and parking Manually engaging electronic parking Automatically engaging electronic park- brake ing brake* Press handle 1. Your vehicle’s electronic parking brake is automatically engaged when DISTRONIC The red indicator lamp 0 (USA only) Plus* ( page 443) brings your vehicle to a or ! (Canada only) in the instru- standstill and at least one of the following ment cluster comes on.
Page 416: Turning Off The Engine
Turning off the engine If the engine cannot be turned off as de- scribed, see “Emergency engine shut-down” ( page 717). Shift the automatic transmission to park position P ( page 421). Turning off with SmartKey Warning! Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Page 417: Releasing Seat Belts
The engine turns off. The starter switch Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. is in position 0 ( page 365). Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Press the seat belt release button ( page 389). Allow the retractor to completely re- wind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate.
Page 418: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission For more information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Driving and parking” ( page 406). Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting the shift points up or down. These shift point adjust- ments are performed based on current operating and driving conditions.
Page 419 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Shifting from P to N The current transmission park position P, re- verse gear R, neutral position N or drive Moving the gear selector lever up or down position D appears in the multifunction display shifts the automatic transmission out of ( page 421).
Page 420 Shifting from P to R Shifting from P to D With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. Move gear selector lever up past the resistance point to select reverse gear R. The gear selector lever returns to its original position.
Page 421: Shifting Procedure
This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the (C/S) ( page 427) Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. With drive position D selected, you can use (M/C/S) (CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG the steering wheel gearshift control...
Page 422: Transmission Positions
Keep in mind that turning off the engine using Have the vehicle checked as the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button alone only soon as possible by an autho- will automatically shift the transmission to rized Mercedes-Benz Center. neutral position N. Controls in detail Automatic transmission...
Page 423 Controls in detail Automatic transmission DISTRONIC Plus*: The transmission will shift to park position P í automatically, only when DISTRONIC Plus brings your vehicle to a standstill, and when it meets at least one of the following conditions at the same time: ë...
Page 424 N can result in trans- mission damage that is not covered by the the brake pedal and keep it pressed. Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. With the ignition switched on shift the automatic transmission to park position P.
Page 425: Driving Tips
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Driving tips Warning! Accelerator position When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Your driving style influences the from the starter switch, take it with you, and transmission’s shifting behavior: lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- Less throttle tended in the vehicle, or with access to an More throttle...
Page 426 Rocking the vehicle Hill start assist system Rocking the vehicle by shifting between drive position D and reverse gear R can help free a vehicle stuck in mud or snow. The engine control system of this vehicle electronically limits shifting between drive position D and reverse gear R to very low speeds, i.e.
Page 427: Gear Ranges
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear ranges The selected gear range appears in the multifunction display. With the automatic transmission in drive position D and driving in program mode C or S ( page 427), you can select a gear range for the automatic transmission to operate within.
Page 428: Automatic Shift Program
Automatic shift program The program mode selector switch is used to adjust shift program suspension tuning of ABC ( page 461) engine control Program mode selector switch (CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG only) M Manual C Comfort S Sport Program mode selector switch C Comfort For comfort driving...
Page 429: Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
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. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Page 430 Gearshift control buttons Gearshift control paddles (CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG only) 1 Left shift button: limiting gear range 1 Left shift paddle: limiting gear range or 2 Right shift button: extending gear range 2 Right shift paddle: extending gear gearshift control buttons when the transmission in position P, N or R.
Page 431: Manual Shift Program (Cl 63 Amg And Cl 65 Amg Only)
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Extending gear range Canceling gear range limit Briefly press right shift button 2 or pull right shift paddle 2. The transmission will shift to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the transmis- sion.
Page 432 ( page 30). Otherwise the en- The transmission switches to the gine could be damaged which is not covered by manual program mode M. Automatic the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. shifting is switched off. The gear range Briefly pull right shift paddle 2 is not limited.
Page 433 Controls in detail Automatic transmission If you are driving in the manual program Downshifting mode M, upshift indicator 2 in the multi- function display advises you to upshift be- fore the engine reaches the overspeed range. Thus you can drive at the maximum engine speed for each gear without over- revving the engine.
Page 434 Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting. Restart the engine. Shift to drive position D (for second gear) or reverse gear R. Have the transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Controls in detail Automatic transmission...
Page 435: Instrument Cluster
If you must continue to drive, please do so 1 Knob with added caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. dimmed or brightened automatically to suit am- bient light conditions. The instrument cluster illumination will also be adjusted automatically when you switch on the vehicle’s exterior lamps.
Page 436: Coolant Temperature Gauge
248°F (120°C), i.e. in the red zone of the coolant temperature gauge. Doing so may cause serious engine damage Warning! which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- ited Warranty. Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have e.g.
Page 437: Outside Temperature Indicator
Controls in detail Instrument cluster Outside temperature indicator The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its location, the The outside temperature indicator is on sensor can be affected by road or engine the bottom left-hand side of the instru- heat during idling or slow driving.
Page 438: Driving Systems
Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle are de- For information on the ABS, Adaptive scribed on the following pages: Brake, BAS, BAS Plus*, EBP, ESP PRE-SAFE Cruise control ( page 437) and systems” ( page 65). DISTRONIC Plus*( page 443), with which the vehicle can maintain a preset Cruise control speed.
Page 439 Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded. The brake pedal depresses when the cruise con- trol engages the brakes. Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times, in- cluding the area under the brake pedal.
Page 440 Setting current speed be able to maintain the set speed. Once the Accelerate or decelerate to the desired grade eases, the set speed will be resumed. speed. On downhill grades, the cruise control maintains Briefly lift the cruise control lever in the set speed by braking with the vehicle’s brak- direction of arrow 1 or depress in ing system.
Page 441 Controls in detail Driving systems The cruise control switches off automatical- ly when deactivate the cruise control. After a brief accel- eration (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will you step on the brake pedal resume the last set speed. the vehicle is secured with the electronic parking brake Setting a higher speed...
Page 442 Adjustment in 5 mph Setting a lower speed (Canada: 10 km/h) increments The set speed value is increased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift the cruise control lever up past the resistance point. Briefly lift the cruise control lever up past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 ( page 438).
Page 443 Controls in detail Driving systems Adjustment in 5 mph Setting to last stored speed (Canada: 10 km/h) increments (“Resume” function) The set speed value is decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you press the cruise control lever down past the re- sistance point.
Page 444: Distronic Plus
DISTRONIC Plus* When travelling in Canada in a vehicle not registered in Canada, you must switch off When activated, the DISTRONIC Plus adap- the radar sensor system* ( page 302). tive cruise control system increases the Canadian law does not permit the use of driving convenience afforded by the cruise the radar sensor system* ( page 302) for control while traveling on expressways and...
Page 445 Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! DISTRONIC Plus adaptive cruise control is no substitute for active driving involvement. It does not react to pedestrians or stationary objects, nor does it recognize or predict the curvature and lane layout or the movement of vehicles ahead.
Page 446 Switch off DISTRONIC Plus: Warning! The “Resume” function should only be oper- ated if the driver is fully aware of the previ- ously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed. Warning! In these situations, DISTRONIC Plus will continue to maintain the set speed unless Close attention to road and traffic condi- deactivated.
Page 447 Controls in detail Driving systems DISTRONIC Plus displays in multifunc- Canada only: tion display This device 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 re- ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 448 Warning! Warning! An intermittent warning sounds and the dis- DISTRONIC Plus brakes your vehicle with a tance warning lamp l in the instrument maximum of 13 ft/s cluster is illuminated if the DISTRONIC Plus about 40% of the maximum deceleration of system calculates that the distance to the your vehicle.
Page 449 Controls in detail Driving systems Displaying the distance graphic DISTRONIC Plus activated In the “Assistance” menu under “Distance When you turn DISTRONIC Plus on, you will Display” you see the current settings for see the set speed in the multifunction dis- DISTRONIC Plus.
Page 450 5 Setting target distance DISTRONIC Plus lever The DISTRONIC Plus system is operated by Activating DISTRONIC Plus means of the DISTRONIC Plus lever. 1 Setting current or higher speed Adjustment in 1 mph increments (to the resistance point) or 5 mph increments (past the resistance point) (Canada: 1 km/h or 10 km/h) 2 Setting current or lower speed...
Page 451 Controls in detail Driving systems In the following cases you cannot activate Switching on while driving DISTRONIC Plus: up to 2 minutes after starting the en- gine if the engine is switched off if you step on the brake pedal while driving the vehicle is secured with the elec- tronic parking brake...
Page 452 Switching on when approaching a stationary vehicle PRE-SAFE impending collision if this function has been If the vehicle in front of you is stationary, activated with the instrument cluster control you can only switch on DISTRONIC Plus if system ( page 298). your vehicle is also at a standstill.
Page 453 Controls in detail Driving systems Stopping Warning! DISTRONIC Plus’s braking effect is canceled and the vehicle can start to roll if DISTRONIC Plus is switched off using the DISTRONIC Plus lever you accelerate the system or the power supply is mal- functioning, e.g.
Page 454 Setting the current speed Setting a higher speed Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. Briefly lift the DISTRONIC Plus lever in the direction of arrow 1 or depress in the direction of arrow 2. DISTRONIC Plus is activated and the current speed is set.
Page 455 Controls in detail Driving systems Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift the DISTRONIC Plus lever up past the resis- tance point. Warning! You can increase the vehicle speed in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments.
Page 456 Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) Adjustment in 5 mph increments (Canada: 10 km/h) increments The set speed value is decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you press the DISTRONIC Plus lever down to the re- press the DISTRONIC Plus lever down past the sistance point.
Page 457 Controls in detail Driving systems Deactivating DISTRONIC Plus DISTRONIC Plus deactivates automatically when: There are several ways to deactivate the DISTRONIC Plus system: Briefly tip the DISTRONIC Plus lever in the direction of arrow 3 ( page 449). Step on the brake pedal. DISTRONIC Plus will be deactivated.
Page 458 Setting the following distance in Setting the automatic transmission to neu- DISTRONIC Plus tral position N while driving cancels the DISTRONIC Plus. However, the automatic trans- You can set the specified following dis- mission should not be set to neutral position N tance for DISTRONIC Plus by varying the while driving except to coast when the vehicle is time setting between 1.0 and 2.0 seconds.
Page 459 Controls in detail Driving systems Increasing distance Driving with DISTRONIC Plus Increasing the distance setting causes This section describes a number of driving DISTRONIC Plus to maintain a greater fol- situations where special precaution is re- lowing distance to the preceding vehicle. quired on the part of the driver.
Page 460 “DISTRONIC PLUS Turns and bends Currently Unavailable See Oper. Manual” appears in the multifunction display. For cleaning and care of the DISTRONIC Plus sensor, see “Cleaning the ® DISTRONIC Plus*/ PRE-SAFE Brake* sys- tem sensors (USA only)”( page 599). If the message: “DISTRONIC PLUS In turns or bends, DISTRONIC Plus may not Currently Unavailable...
Page 461 Controls in detail Driving systems Lane changing Narrow vehicles DISTRONIC Plus has not yet detected the Because of their narrow profile, the vehi- vehicle changing lanes. There will be insuf- cles traveling near the outer edge of the ficient distance to the lane-changing lane have not yet been detected by vehicle.
Page 462: Active Body Control (Abc)
Cross-traffic Active Body Control (ABC) The ABC system is an active, comput- er-controlled system that hydraulically ad- justs the suspension at all four wheels in response to various driving situations. It automatically selects the optimum suspen- sion tuning and ride height for your vehicle. DISTRONIC Plus may inadvertently detect crossing vehicles.
Page 463 Controls in detail Driving systems Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride The following vehicle level settings can be height to: selected when the vehicle is stationary: increase vehicle safety Level reduce fuel consumption Normal The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered according to the selected level Raised setting and to the vehicle speed:...
Page 464: Parktronic System
Selecting a normal level The program mode selector switch (C/S) ( page 427) is used to adjust the suspen- Start the engine. sion tuning: If indicator lamp 2 is on: Driving program Suspension tuning Press switch 1. C Comfort Indicator lamp 2 goes out. The vehicle is adjusted to a normal level.
Page 465 Controls in detail Driving systems The Parktronic system deactivates at The operational function of the Parktronic speeds over approximately 11 mph system can be affected by dirty sensors, espe- cially at times of snow and ice. (18 km/h). At lower speeds the Parktronic system turns on again.
Page 466 Front sensors Minimum distance approx. 40 in (100 cm) Center Center Corners approx. 24 in (60 cm) Corners Rear sensors If the system detects an obstacle in this range, all the distance warning segments Center approx. 48 in (120 cm) illuminate and you hear a warning signal.
Page 467 Controls in detail Driving systems The position of the gear selector lever de- termines which warning indicators will be activated. Gear selector Warning indicator lever position Front area activated Front and rear area activated With the electronic parking brake engaged: neither activated.
Page 468: Park Assist
Parktronic switch comes on. Have the Parktronic system checked Park Assist* by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Warning! Park Assist is a supplemental system. It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the need for extreme care.
Page 469 Controls in detail Driving systems USA only: This device has been approved by the FCC as a system can be affected by dirty sensors, espe- “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar sensor is cially at times of snow and ice. intended for use in an automotive radar system Make sure that the area on the bumpers around only.
Page 470 The Park Assist system deactivates at speeds over approximately 10 mph (16 km/h). At lower speeds the Parktronic system turns on again. Park Assist is also switched off when you set the automatic transmission to park position P or switch off the engine. While the transmission is in neutral position N, Park Assist is switched off if you secure the vehicle in place with the...
Page 471 Controls in detail Driving systems Warning indicators The position of the gear selector lever de- termines which warning indicators will be Visual signals indicate to the driver the rel- activated. ative distance between the sensors and an obstacle. Gear selector lever position The warning indicator for the front area is in the instrument cluster.
Page 472: Advanced Parking Guidance
Collision warning Park Assist can detect obstacles from a considerable distance. If you drive in re- verse towards an obstacle, you will hear a warning tone. You must then brake in or- der to avoid a collision. The warning tone for a collision will not sound when the vehi- cle is at a standstill very close to the obsta- cle.
Page 473 Controls in detail Driving systems Advanced Parking Guidance only shows a representation of the parking space in the instrument cluster display as parking space is first initially measured when driving past. Subsequent changes to the parking space are not taken into account, e.g. if the posi- tion of the vehicle parked in front of or be- hind the space changes or objects in the with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e.g.
Page 474 Use Advanced Parking Guidance for park- ing spaces that are parallel to the direction of travel located on straight streets, i.e. not in curves on the same level as the street, i.e. not on sidewalks, for example. Flat curbs may possibly not be detected by Ad- vanced Parking Guidance.
Page 475 Controls in detail Driving systems A parking space is shown in the display when driving by until you have reached a distance of 50 ft (15 m) from the space. Advanced Parking Guidance only shows parking spaces on the front-passenger side of the vehicle unless you activate the driver's side (left) turn signal.
Page 476 Warning! Advanced Parking Guidance is only an aid and may not detect all obstacles. At corners or near smooth surfaces, Advanced Parking Guidance may not detect an object correct- ly. Advanced Parking Guidance does not re- lieve you of the responsibility to pay attention.
Page 477 Controls in detail Driving systems The lane 4 then turns green. If the Countersteering parking space is located within the dis- play range, a white bracket with an ar- row for the target position is shown at the end of the green lane. Driving into the parking space 1 Red lane indicates the current steering 2 Yellow lane indicates the required...
Page 478: Rear View Camera
Canceling the Advanced Parking Guidance The Advanced Parking Guidance is auto- End position matically canceled if guidance into the parking space is no longer possible or if an Depending on the size of the parking error occurs. space, the vehicle may be positioned at an angle in the parking space.
Page 479 Controls in detail Driving systems The Rear View Camera is in the handle View through the camera strip of the trunk lid. shown mirror-inverted on the COMAND display ( page 33). 1 Rear View Camera Warning! The image from the Rear View Camera is The Rear View Camera is a supplement sys- tem.
Page 480 (the COMAND display can Mounting tires/rims of other specification flicker) than the original equipment tires/rims may outside temperatures are very high (lens impair the function of the Rear View Cam- condensation) era. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Controls in detail Driving systems...
Page 481 Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! Use of Rear View Camera can be dangerous if you are color-blind or have impaired color vision. Only use Rear View Camera if you can see and distinguish all colored guide lines shown by Rear View Camera on the COMAND dis- play.
Page 482: Night View Assist
Night View Assist illuminates the road with If you activate a different function on the infrared light in addition to the normal driver’s COMAND controls while reverse parking or parallel parking, the image from the Rear View headlamps. Camera is interrupted. A camera at the top of the windshield mea- To reactivate the Rear View Camera, take the ve- sures the infrared light and shows a...
Page 483 Controls in detail Driving systems The camera is at the top of the windshield. 1 Night View Assist on or off 1 Night View Assist camera Switching on or off You can only switch on the Night View As- sist if a speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
Page 484 Dirty or fogged-up windshield If you change the brightness of the instru- ment cluster while Night View Assist is switched If the windshield in front of the camera is on, only the brightness of the multifunction dis- fogged up on the inside or outside or if it is play is changed.
Page 485 Controls in detail Driving systems Night View Assist* malfunction Problem Possible cause The quality of the Night View Assist image The windshield wipers are leaving streaks has diminished. on the windshield. The area of the windshield within the cam- era’s field of view is dirty. The area of the windshield within the cam- era’s field of view has been damaged.
Page 486: Blind Spot Assist
Blind Spot Assist* Depending on production date, your vehi- cle may not be equipped with this feature. Blind Spot Assist uses radar sensors to monitor the area on both sides of your ve- hicle. It will assist you when you change In order for Blind Spot Assist to function, lanes driving at speeds of above 20 mph the radar sensors must be switched on and...
Page 487 Mercedes-Benz Center. Failure to do control of the vehicle. Failure to do so could so can result in Blind Spot Assist not functioning result in recognizing dangers too late, possi- correctly.
Page 488 Indicator and warning lamps Once a speed above 20 mph (30 km/h) has been reached and 1 Yellow indicator lamp/red warning lamp Switching on: Make sure that the ra- dar sensors ( page 302) and the Blind Spot Assist ( page 299) are switched With the ignition switched on, the warn- ing lamp 1 in the exterior mirror lights up red.
Page 489: Air Vents
Controls in detail Air vents...
Page 490 Item Warning! 1 Left side defroster vent, fixed When operating the automatic climate con- 2 Left side air vent, adjustable trol, the air that enters the passenger com- 3 Left center air vent, adjustable partment through the air vents can be very 4 Thumbwheel for air volume control hot or very cold (depending on the set tem- for left center air vent...
Page 491: Opening And Closing Air Vents
Controls in detail Air vents Opening and closing air vents ( page 488) for rear passenger compartment will be approximately the same as at the dash- For draft-free ventilation, move the sliders board center air vents. for the center air vents 3 and 6 ( page 488) to the middle position.
Page 492: Automatic Climate Control
Automatic climate control Automatic climate control panel Item 1 AUTO mode for air distribution and volume, left 2 Temperature control, left 3 Manual fan speed adjustment, left 4 Front defroster Item 5 Air recirculation 9 Manual fan speed adjustment, right 6 Automatic climate control on/off a Temperature control, right 7 Residual engine heat and ventilation...
Page 493 “COMAND automatic climate soon as possible at an authorized control” section ( page 269). Otherwise Mercedes-Benz Center. the windows could fog up, impairing visibili- ty and endangering you and others. terior before driving off, see “Summer opening feature”...
Page 494: Deactivating Climate Control System
The following automatic climate control Deactivating climate control system functions can be operated via COMAND: Function Page Temperature Air distribution Air volume Switching off cooling (“AC ”) Central climate control (“Mono”) Footwell temperature Air flow from air vents Operating climate control system in automatic mode Air distribution and air volume is adjusted Warning!
Page 495: Adjusting Air Volume
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Deactivating Setting temperature Press button U ( page 491) up or Use temperature controls %$ down. 2 and a ( page 491) in the center con- sole or COMAND ( page 270) to sepa- rately adjust the air temperature on each Adjust air distribution ( page 271).
Page 496 Activating Adjustments Press button ; ( page 491) up or You can adjust the air volume and the tem- down. perature when the front defroster is switched on. The air flow will remain on the The indicator lamp on the button windshield and door windows.
Page 497: Rear Window Defroster
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Rear window defroster Activating Switch on the ignition ( page 365). Press button < ( page 491) up or down. The indicator lamp on the button comes on. soon and the indicator lamp goes out, this indi- cates that too many electrical consumers are op- The rear window defroster uses a large erating simultaneously and the load on the...
Page 498 Activating: Press button , ( page 491) up or down. The indicator lamp on the button comes on. The air recirculation mode is activated auto- matically at high outside temperatures. mode is deactivated automatically: The indicator lamp on button , is not lit when the air recirculation mode is automatically acti- vated.
Page 499: Residual Engine Heat And Ventilation
Controls in detail Automatic climate control The closing of the side windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof can be reversed by again pressing and holding button ,. Convenience closing: Press button for approximately 2 seconds. The side windows and/or tilt/sliding sunroof will close. You can release button once the closing proce- dure has begun.
Page 500 Activating Deactivating Switch off the ignition ( page 365). Press button T ( page 491) up or down. The indicator lamp on the button comes on. Press button T ( page 491) up or down. The indicator lamp on the button goes out.
Page 501: Opening Trunk
Controls in detail Trunk Opening trunk from outside Warning! Make sure the trunk is closed when the en- gine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter the vehicle interior re- sulting in unconsciousness and death. Opening trunk You can open the trunk if the vehicle is sta- 1 Trunk lid handle...
Page 502: Closing Trunk
Trunk opening-height restriction SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, you can still lock the vehicle. The trunk lid opening height can be limited when transporting goods on a roof rack Closing trunk from outside manually (e.g. presence of an optional MB sport lug- gage container).
Page 503 Controls in detail Trunk Closing trunk from inside automatically object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high) in the upper motion sequence, the Warning! closing procedure is stopped and the trunk re- opens slightly. Maintain sight of trunk area while operating door mounted switch.
Page 504 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/closing switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 505: Trunk Emergency Release
Controls in detail Trunk With both doors closed: Trunk emergency release The locking knobs in the doors With the emergency release button, the move down. trunk can be opened from inside the trunk. The trunk starts to close automati- cally. All turn signal lamps flash three times to confirm locking once the trunk has closed completely.
Page 506: Valet Locking
Valet locking To deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk, e.g. when you valet park the vehicle, lock it separately with the mechanical key. Leave only the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* less its mechanical key with the vehicle. The trunk remains locked even when the vehicle is centrally unlocked.
Page 507: Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
This may result in an opening in the If you cannot open or close the tilt/sliding sun- roof. roof due to a malfunction contact Roadside As- sistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing Center. their seat belts or not wearing them properly may be thrown out of the opening.
Page 508 You can also open or close the tilt/sliding sunroof using the SmartKey, see “Summer open- ing feature” ( page 404) and “Convenience closing feature” ( page 404). Depending on current position, the tilt/sliding sunroof may also open or close when the air recirculation button , ( page 491) is pressed and held for 2 seconds.
Page 509: Synchronizing
Controls in detail Power tilt/sliding sunroof Synchronizing The tilt/sliding sunroof must be synchro- nized if the tilt/sliding sunroof can only be opened with a jerking motion after a malfunction Do not open the tilt/sliding sunroof com- pletely if it is not aligned. Otherwise you could damage the tilt/sliding sunroof.
Page 510: Loading And Storing
Loading and storing Loading instructions The total load weight including vehicle oc- cupants and luggage/cargo should not exceed the load limit as indicated on the corresponding placard located on the driv- er’s door B-pillar ( page 564). Warning! Always fasten items being carried as secure- ly as possible using cargo tie-down hooks and fastening materials appropriate for the weight and size of the load.
Page 511 Controls in detail Loading and storing Storage compartments in the front passenger compartment Glove box 1 Glove box lid release 2 Unlocking glove box 3 Locking glove box The glove box can be unlocked and locked with the mechanical key ( page 684). Opening: Press glove box lid Storage compartments in the front release 1.
Page 512 Storage compartments below the front Eyeglasses compartment seats 1 Eyeglasses compartment mark 1 Tab 2 Compartment cover Opening: Pull tab 1 upward and fold cover 2 forward. Parcel net in front passenger footwell Warning! The parcel net is intended for storing light-weight items only.
Page 513 Controls in detail Loading and storing A small convenience parcel net is located Storage compartments in rear in the front passenger footwell. It is for passenger compartment small and light items, such as road maps, mail, etc. Armrest with integrated storage compartment close the storage compartment cover.
Page 514: Cup Holders
Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When not in use, keep the cup holders closed. An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during...
Page 515: Trunk
Controls in detail Loading and storing Cup holder in rear You can remove the cup holder to clean it. Only clean it using clear, lukewarm water. Removing: Pull cup holder out by pull- ing silver handle 2 upward in direction of arrow.
Page 516 Retaining hooks Parcel net in trunk A hook is located on the upper edge of the There is a parcel net on the right trunk side trunk and can be used to attach cargo wall to secure loads. items such as bags. Retainer for Operator’s Manual pouch 1 Tab 2 Retaining hook...
Page 517: Useful Features
Controls in detail Useful features Sun visors Glare from front Warning! Glare from front and sides Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. you disengage sun visor 1 from the mounting Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors and pivot it to the side.
Page 518: Cigarette Lighter
Opening ashtray Cigarette lighter Press mark on cover plate 2 forward. Removing ashtray insert Push sliding button 1 to the left. The ashtray is disengaged and slides out a short way. Remove the insert from the ashtray frame. Reinstalling ashtray insert Install the insert by pushing it back into the frame until it engages.
Page 519: Floormats
Controls in detail Useful features Floormats* The lighter socket can be used to accommo- date 12V DC electrical accessories (up to a max- imum of 85 W) designed for use with the standard “cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in mind, however, that connecting accessories to the lighter socket (for example extensive con- necting and disconnecting, or using plugs that do not fit properly) can damage the lighter socket.
Page 520: Telephone
The external antenna must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa- tion on the installation of an approved external antenna. Refer to the radio trans- mitter operation instructions regarding use of an external antenna.
Page 521 ( page 153) Please note that these functions are only available with Mercedes-Benz approved mobile phones. Please contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa- tion on features available for your mobile phone of choice. Open telephone compartment ( page 510).
Page 522 The mobile phone is linked to the Removing mobile phone from mobile hands-free device and the multifunc- phone cradle tion steering wheel. The battery is charged depending on its charge status and the position of the SmartKey in the starter switch. The charge procedure will be indicated in the mobile phone’s display.
Page 523: Tele Aid
Controls in detail Useful features Installing a different mobile phone Tele Aid cradle may only be performed by completing the sub- scriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the Information button ¡. Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a system that is not activated.
Page 524 When the above, the system may not operate as ex- connection is established, the message: pected. Have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Controls in detail Useful features “Connecting...
Page 525 Controls in detail Useful features All information relevant to the emergency, The Tele Aid system is available if such as the location of the vehicle (deter- mined by the GPS satellite location sys- tem), vehicle model, identification number and color are generated. During the emergency call message “Emer- gency Call Activated”...
Page 526 Initiating an emergency call manually 1 SOS button 2 Cover Briefly press button on cover 2 to open. Cover 2 will open. Press SOS button 1 (for longer than 2 seconds). The indicator lamp in SOS button 1 will flash until the emergency call is concluded.
Page 527 • (for longer than ability of cellular and GPS signals). 2 seconds). A voice connection between the Roadside A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside As- Assistance dispatcher and the occupants sistance dispatcher will be initiated. of the vehicle will be established.
Page 528 The indicator lamp on the Information ly activated, and may not initiate a call. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center and have the system checked or contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada) as soon as possi- ble.
Page 529 Call priority The transmitted data can contain address If other service calls such as a Roadside details for a Mercedes-Benz Center or POIs Assistance call or Information call are ac- (points of interest). tive, an emergency call is still possible. In this case, the emergency call will take pri- ority and override all other active calls.
Page 530 In case you have locked your vehicle unin- tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle), and the reserve SmartKey is not handy: Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) if the relevant mobile phone network is available or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
Page 531: Garage Door Opener
The message is transmitted in the background with no driver interaction necessary. This feature allows your preferred Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter to significantly improve the process of arranging your service appointment and ensures that your vehicle receives the best possible care.
Page 532 Interior rear view mirror with integrated remote control Indicator lamp 2 3 4 Signal transmitter button Needed for programming (not part of vehi- cle equipment): Hand-held remote control of ga- rage door opener, gate operator or other device Hand-held remote control but- When programming a garage door opener, Warning! park the vehicle outside the garage.
Page 533 Controls in detail Useful features Programming integrated remote control Step 1: Switch on the ignition ( page 365). Step 2: Step 3: If you have previously programmed a signal transmitter button and wish to retain its programming, proceed to step 3. If you are programming the integrated remote control for the first time, press and hold the two outer signal transmit-...
Page 534 If indicator lamp 1 flashes rapidly for about 2 seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with programming steps 8 through 12 as your garage door opener may be equipped with the “rolling code” feature. Step 7: Step 9: To program the remaining two signal transmitter buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3.
Page 535 Controls in detail Useful features If you live in Canada or if you are having difficulties programming a gate operator grated remote control, make sure you retain the hand-held remote control that came with the ga- (regardless of where you live) by using the rage door opener, gate operator or other device.
Page 536 Mercedes-Benz Center, or call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- While performing step 3, hold ter (in the USA only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or...
Page 537: Infrared Reflecting Windshield
Controls in detail Useful features Infrared reflecting windshield Infrared reflecting glass reduces the amount of radiated heat entering the vehi- cle interior through the windows. The infrared reflecting glass also prevents the transmission of signals through the glass by in-vehicle electronic devices (e.g.
Page 538 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: The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) In the “Operation” section you will find de- The more cautiously you treat your vehicle tailed information on operating, maintain- during the break-in period, the more satis- ing and caring for your vehicle. fied you will be with its performance later After 1000 miles (1500 km) you may grad- ually increase vehicle and engine speeds...
Page 540: Driving Instructions
Mainte- nance Booklet and as required by the Maintenance System. Contact an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuel consumption is also increased by driv- ing in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips, and in hilly area.
Page 541: Brakes
( page 611). Observe additional messages in the multifunction display that may appear ( page 622). Have the brake system inspected immediately. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 542 This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain Warning! which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- ited Warranty. If other than recommended brake pads are installed, or other than recommended brake...
Page 543: Driving Off
ESP period. cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is Excessive high demand braking will cause not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited War- correspondingly high brake wear. Please be ranty. attentive to the brake warning lamp in the...
Page 544: Tires
Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe, have the vehicle towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer for repairs. Specified tire inflation pressures must be maintained. This applies particularly if the tires are subject to extreme operating con- ditions (e.g.
Page 545: Tire Traction
Under such weather conditions, drive, steer and brake cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is with extreme caution. not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited War- ranty. Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating, local in (4 mm) on all four speed limits should be obeyed.
Page 546: Winter Driving Instructions
If you are uncertain about the correct read- CL 63 AMG: ing of the information given on a tire’s side- CL 65 AMG: wall, any authorized Mercedes-Benz 155 mph (250 km/h) Center will be glad to assist you. CL 63 AMG with increased top speed*: CL 63 AMG (Performance Package*): tires, see ( page 580) and ( page 590).
Page 547: Standing Water
Any such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Warning! Limited Warranty. The outside temperature indicator is not de- signed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Page 548: Passenger Compartment
The trunk is the preferred place to carry ob- jects. Driving abroad Abroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If you plan to drive into areas which are not listed in the index of your Mercedes-Benz Center directory, you should request pertinent information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 549: Catalytic Converter
Any 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 proce-...
Page 550: Coolant Temperature
If you think that exhaust gas gine damage which is not covered by the fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one win- dow fully open at all times.
Page 551: At The Gas Station
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking mate- mechanism is clamping, notify Roadside rials near gasoline! Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Turn off the engine before refueling. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid in- haling fumes and skin or clothing contact, extinguish all smoking materials.
Page 552 ( page 737), and the Factory Ap- proved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) in your vehicle literature portfolio, or contact an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can cause the yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp ±...
Page 553: Check Regularly And Before A Long Trip
Opening the hood ( page 553). pad thickness and leaks immediately. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information, see “Practical hints”...
Page 554: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Hood Warning! Do not pull the release lever while the vehi- cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. This could cause the hood to come loose and injure you and/or others. 1 Release lever Opening Warning!
Page 555: Engine Oil
Us- ing special additives not approved by Let the hood drop from a height of ap- Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered proximately 1 ft (30 cm). by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The hood will lock audibly.
Page 556 Notes about checking engine oil level Checking engine oil level with the control system (CL 600 and When checking the oil level CL 65 AMG) the vehicle must be parked on level To check the engine oil level via the multi- ground function display, do the following: with the engine at operating tempera-...
Page 557 If the engine is not at operating temper- It could cause damage to the engine and catalyt- ature yet, you must wait 30 minutes ic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz before checking oil. Limited Warranty. For more information on messages in the multifunction display concerning engine oil, see the “Practical hints”...
Page 558 System, or changing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for AMG vehicles only: by the Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If necessary, add engine oil. Operation Engine compartment...
Page 559: Transmission Fluid Level
If you notice transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the automatic transmission. Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. Active Body Control (ABC) fluid level Regular fluid level check is not required.
Page 560: Coolant Level
Coolant level The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. When checking the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked on level ground the coolant temperature must be below 158°F (70°C) The coolant expansion tank is located on the passenger side of the engine compart- Warning! ment.
Page 561: Windshield Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System
Operation Engine compartment Windshield washer system and During all seasons, add MB Windshield headlamp cleaning system Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” to water. Premix the windshield washer fluid The washer fluid reservoir is located on the in a suitable container. left-hand side of the engine compartment when looking in the direction of travel.
Page 562: Tires And Wheels
When replacing rims, only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the particular rim type. Failure to do so can result in the bolts loosening and possibly an accident.
Page 563: Tire Care And Maintenance
Operation Tires and wheels Tire care and maintenance Tire inspection Every time you check the tire inflation pressure, you should also inspect your Warning! tires for the following: Regularly check the tires for damage. Dam- aged tires can cause tire inflation pressure loss.
Page 564 Tread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths of less than in (3 mm). Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and become visible at a tread depth of approx- imately...
Page 565: Direction Of Rotation
Operation Tires and wheels Direction of rotation Loading the vehicle Unidirectional tires offer added advan- Two labels on your vehicle show how much tages, such as better hydroplaning perfor- weight it may properly carry. mance. To benefit, however, you must 1) The Tire and Loading Information make sure the tires rotate in the direction specified.
Page 566 Tire and Loading Information Tire and Loading Information placard Warning! placard example are for illustration purposes only. Load limit data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illustration Do not overload the tires by exceeding the below.
Page 567 Operation Tires and wheels Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 1 Seating capacity information on the Tire and Loading Information placard Steps for determining correct load limit The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
Page 568 Example Combined weight Number of limit of occupants occupants and cargo from (driver and Tire and Loading passengers) Information placard 1500 lbs 1500 lbs 1500 lbs The higher the weight of all occupants, the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available.
Page 569 The tongue load typically is 10% of the trailer weight and everything loaded in Your Mercedes-Benz has been designed primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. Mercedes-Benz does not recom- mend trailer towing with your vehicle.
Page 570: Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
Recommended tire inflation pressure Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, Your vehicle is equipped with the Tire and and are more likely to fail from being over- Loading Information placard located on heated.
Page 571 If your vehicle is not equipped with the tire inflation pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for proper tire Warning! inflation pressure. If the tire inflation pressure drops repeatedly:...
Page 572: Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
Tire inflation pressure changes by approxi- mately 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire inflation pressure where the temperature is different from the outside temperature. Checking tire inflation pressure Regularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month.
Page 573 Operation Tires and wheels If you have overfilled the tire, release tire in- flation pressure by pushing the metal stem of the This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC valve with e.g. a tip of a pen. Then recheck the Rules.
Page 574 Switch on the ignition ( page 365). Press ( or & to select the menu “Service”. Press $ or % to select “Tire Pressure”. Press #. When the message “Tire Pressures Dis- played After Driving a Few Minutes” appears in mounted, the system may still indicate the tire the display, the individual inflation pressure val- inflation pressure of the removed wheel for some...
Page 575 Operation Tires and wheels Warning! Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom- mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door B-pillar or, if available, the tire inflation pressure label on the fuel filler flap.
Page 576 Reactivating Advanced TPMS ing the tire inflation pressure to the inflation The Advanced TPMS must be reactivated pressure recommended for the vehicle operating when you have adjusted the tire inflation condition. Tire inflation pressure should only be pressure to a new level (e.g. because of dif- adjusted on cold tires.
Page 577 Operation Tires and wheels Press #. Potential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated tires The message “Tire Pressure Monitor Underinflated tires Reactivated” Underinflated tires can: appears in the multifunction display. After a few minutes driving, the current tire inflation pressure values are ac- cepted as reference values and then monitored.
Page 578: Tire Labeling
1 Uniform Quality Grading Standards Tire labeling Besides tire name (sales designation) and 2 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) manufacturer name, a number of markings can be found on a tire. 3 Maximum tire load ( page 582) 4 Maximum tire inflation pressure Following are some explanations for the markings on your vehicle’s tires: 5 Manufacturer...
Page 579 Operation Tires and wheels General: Tire width The tire width 1 ( page 577) indicates Depending on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the sidewall may the nominal tire width in mm. have no letter or a letter preceding the tire size designation.
Page 580 For additional information on tire load Warning! rating, see “Load identification” ( page 581). The tire load rating must always be at least half of the GAWR ( page 586) of your speed rating 6 ( page 577) are also referred vehicle.
Page 581 Operation Tires and wheels At the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph (240 km/h) can include a “ZR” in the size designation (for exam- ple: 245/40 ZR18). To determine the maximum speed capability of the tire, the service description for the tire must be referred to.
Page 582: Load Identification
Load identification XL (Extra Load): designates an extra load (or reinforced) tire. Light Load: designates a light load tire. C, D, E: designates load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure. DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) U.S.
Page 583: Maximum Tire Load
Operation Tires and wheels Manufacturer’s identification mark The first two figures identify the week, starting with “01” to represent the first full The manufacturer’s identification mark 2 week of the calendar year. The second two ( page 581) denotes the tire figures represent the year.
Page 584: Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
Maximum tire inflation pressure 1 Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. This is the maximum permissible tire inflation pressure for the tire. Always follow the recommended tire inflation pressure ( page 569) for proper tire inflation.
Page 585 Operation Tires and wheels Quality grades can be found, where appli- from the norm due to variations in driving cable, on the tire sidewall between tread habits, service practices and differences in shoulder and maximum section width. For road characteristics and climate. example: Traction Treadwear Traction Temperature...
Page 586: Tire Ply Material
Tire ply material Warning! The temperature grade for this tire is estab- lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underin- flation, or excessive loading, either sepa- rately or in combination, can cause excessive heat build-up and possible tire failure.
Page 587 Operation Tires and wheels DOT (Department of Transportation) Another metric unit for air pressure. There A tire branding symbol which denotes the are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) tire meets requirements of the to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa) U.S.
Page 588 Maximum tire inflation pressure Production options weight This number is the greatest amount of air The combined weight of those installed pressure that should ever be put in the tire regular production options weighing over under normal driving conditions. 5 lbs (2.3 kilograms) in excess of those standard items which they replace, not Normal occupant weight previously considered in curb weight or...
Page 589 Operation Tires and wheels TIN (Tire Identification Number) Tire speed rating Unique identifier which facilitates efforts Part of tire designation; indicates the by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers speed range for which a tire is approved. in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purchases the Total load limit means to easily identify such tires.
Page 590: Rotating Tires
Wheels could become loose if not tightened with a torque of 110 lb-ft (150 Nm). Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims. For information on wheel change, see the “Practical hints” section ( page 696).
Page 591: Winter Driving
Before the onset of winter, have your Winter tires vehicle winterized at an authorized Always use winter tires at temperatures Mercedes-Benz Center. This service below 45°F (7°C) and whenever wintry includes: road conditions prevail. Not all M+S rated Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze tires provide special winter performance.
Page 592: Snow Chains
If snow chains are mounted to the front Only use snow chains that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. Operation Winter driving ®...
Page 593: Maintenance Service Indicator Message
We strongly recommend that you have Maintenance service indicator your vehicle serviced by an authorized message Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with The maintenance service indicator mes- the Maintenance Booklet at the times sage will notify you when the next mainte- called for by the maintenance service indi- nance service is due.
Page 594: Calling Up The Maintenance Service Indicator Display
You can also clear it yourself. In addition, a signal sounds when the message appears. To clear the maintenance service indicator message: Press L Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will ( page 283). reset the maintenance service indicator following a completed maintenance The maintenance service indicator service.
Page 595: Resetting The Maintenance Service Indicator
Mercedes-Benz Center, you can cator message or maintenance service indicator have the maintenance service indicator re- display.
Page 596: Vehicle Care
Vehicle care Cleaning and care of vehicle While in operation, even while parked, your vehicle is subjected to varying external in- Regular and proper care will help to main- fluences which, if gone unchecked, can tain the value of your vehicle. The best way attack the paintwork as well as the vehicle to protect your vehicle from harmful envi- underbody and cause lasting damage.
Page 597 You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved You should check your vehicle from time to car-care products at an authorized time for stone chipping or other damage.
Page 598 Hand-wash Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight. Only use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo. Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a dif- fused jet of water. Direct only a very weak spray towards the ventilation intake.
Page 599 Operation Vehicle care Automatic car wash When taking the vehicle through an auto- matic conveyor type car wash, observe the You can have your car washed in an auto- following instructions. matic car wash from the start. To protect the filter system, switch the automatic climate control to air recir- culation mode ( page 496).
Page 600 Cleaning the DISTRONIC Plus*/ PRE-SAFE Use a mild car wash detergent, such as The sensors are integrated in the front Mercedes-Benz approved Car bumpers and cannot be seen from the Shampoo, with plenty of water. outside. Only use window cleaning solutions that are...
Page 601 Do not attempt to wipe dirty sensors with a dry cloth or sponge. bumper Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham- poo, with plenty of water and a soft, non-scratching cloth to clean sensors 1 on the bumpers.
Page 602 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 cloth to clean the bumper area near sensors.
Page 603 Do not clean the camera and the area Assist camera. If the camera lens is dirty, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. with a high-pressure cleaner with a dry cloth and high pressure with aggressive cleaning agents...
Page 604 Cleaning the windows and the wiper blades position before folding them away from the wind- shield. They could otherwise damage the hood. Never open the hood when the wiper arms are folded forward. Placing wiper arms in vertical position 2 Camera Vehicles with SmartKey: Clean inside of windshield in front of camera 2 with a soft, non-scratching...
Page 605 Do not touch the inside of the When applying Mercedes-Benz approved Tire front, rear or side windows with hard objects Care and Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care such as an ice scraper or ring. Doing so may products, take care not to spray them on the damage the windows.
Page 606 Seat belts Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thor- Only use clear, lukewarm water and oughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz soap. approved Leather Care. The webbing must not be treated with chemical cleaning agents. Do not dry the web- bing at temperatures above 176°F (80°C) or in...
Page 607 Wood trims Warning! Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the activation wheel cleaner nor polishes or waxes as these of the front side impact air bags or the rear may be abrasive.
Page 608: Practical Hints
Practical 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 Fuses...
Page 609: Lamps In Instrument Cluster
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 possible. Failure to follow these instructions increas- es the risk of an accident.
Page 610 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 possible. Failure to follow these instructions increas- es the risk of an accident.
Page 611 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 possible. Failure to follow these instructions increas- es the risk of an accident.
Page 612 Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe loca- tion or as soon as it is safe to do so. Engage the electronic parking brake ( page 412). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.
Page 613 Suggested solution Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized The fuel management system Mercedes-Benz Center. The ignition system An on-board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the The emission control system vehicle to the shop diagnostics system.
Page 614 If it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap. If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. After refueling, start, turn off, and re- start the engine three or four times in succession.
Page 615 Practical hints What to do if …? Problem Possible cause/consequence ® PRE-SAFE Brake*: The red dis- You are too close to the vehicle in front of tance warning lamp comes on you to maintain selected speed. while driving. ® DISTRONIC Plus* or PRE-SAFE You are gaining too rapidly on the vehicle Brake*: The red distance warn- ahead of you.
Page 616 Switch the ESP Exceptions: ( page 72). If the ESP Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. ® is switched off due to a malfunction. Continue driving with added caution. Read and observe messages in the mul- tifunction display ( page 622).
Page 617 Practical hints What to do if …? Problem Possible cause/consequence < You hear a warning chime for a You have forgotten to fasten your seat belt. maximum of 6 seconds after starting the engine. < The red seat belt telltale comes You and/or your front passenger have for- on while the vehicle is standing gotten to fasten your seat belts.
Page 618 SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediate- ly to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be deployed when needed...
Page 619 Read and observe messages in the mul- tifunction display ( page 622). Have the Advanced TPMS checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. After the malfunction has been remedied the combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after a few...
Page 620 Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency Warning! and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi- cle’s handling and stopping ability. Please Each tire, including the spare (if provided), note that the Advanced TPMS is not a sub- should be checked monthly when cold and stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is inflated to the inflation pressure recom- the driver’s responsibility to maintain cor-...
Page 621: Air Bag Off Indicator Lamp
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 follow corrective steps ( page 622).
Page 622 If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not transport a child on the front pas- senger seat until the system has been repaired.
Page 623: Vehicle Status Messages In The Multifunction Display
Driving characteristics may be impaired. If you must continue to drive, please do so with added caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 624 Mercedes-Benz Center. Failure to repair condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property dam- age or personal injury. Switching on the ignition causes all instru-...
Page 625 ® Switch on ESP ( page 74). Shift the automatic transmission to drive position D ( page 417). Wait until the system cools down. Release electronic parking brake ( page 412). Have cruise control checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 626 Display Possible cause/consequence DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC Plus* is switched off and is Currently Unavailable temporarily unavailable. See Oper. Manual DISTRONIC Plus* is deactivated if: the DISTRONIC Plus* cover in the radi- ator grille is dirty the radar sensors* do not sense any other vehicles or objects, i.e.
Page 627 P, reverse gear R or neutral position N. The vehicle is secured in place by the elec- tronic parking brake. The system is overheated. Possible solution Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as pos- ® Brake* are also sible. Release the accelerator pedal.
Page 628 Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Door Open You have opened the driver’s Vehicle Not in Park 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 transmission is shift to park position P ( page 417) and that the electronic parking brake is engaged ( page 412).
Page 629 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front Passenger Front passenger front air bag is Airbag Disabled deactivated while driving even See Oper. Manual though an adult or someone larger than a small individual is occupying the front passenger seat.
Page 630 ( page 48), the 59 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out. If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints What to do if …?
Page 631 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front Passenger Front passenger front air bag is Airbag Enabled activated while driving even See Oper. Manual though a child, small individual, or object below the system’s weight threshold is on the front passenger seat, or the front pas- senger seat is empty.
Page 632 ( page 48), the 59 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out. If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints What to do if …?
Page 633 Shift the automatic transmission to park position P. Engage the electronic parking brake ( page 412). Clean the front and rear bumper ( page 601). Have the battery checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Wait until the message in the multifunction display disappears.
Page 634 What to do if …? Possible solution Clean the front and rear bumper ( page 601). Have the battery checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Wait until the message in the multifunction display disappears. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as...
Page 635 Possible solution Clean the front and rear bumper ( page 601). Have the battery checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Wait to see if the interference is temporary or do not use Ad- vanced Parking Guidance*. Try in a location where the inter- fering transmission might not be present.
Page 636 Warranty. For more information, see “Mainte- nance” ( page 592). Possible solution The display message disappears automatically. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Check if the radar sensors* may be switched on ( page 302). ® Brake* even Switch on the radar sensors* using the instrument cluster control system.
Page 637 Shift the automatic transmission to park position P or neutral position N ( page 417). Have the Advanced TPMS checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the wheel sensors installed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. As soon as all wheels with sensors have been mounted, the Advanced TPMS is switched back on after driving for several minutes.
Page 638 Display Possible cause/consequence Tire Pressure Monitor The Advanced TPMS is unable to monitor Currently Unavailable the tire inflation pressure due to: a nearby radio interference source the on-board voltage is too low excessive wheel sensor temperatures Follow recommended tire inflation pres- Warning! sures.
Page 639 If the automatic transmission is shift to drive position D ( page 417): Without changing the automatic transmission from drive position D, drive to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the automatic transmission is shift to neutral position N, re- verse gear R or park position P: Do not drive.
Page 640 Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction display. You may then drive off. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do Engage the electronic parking brake ( page 412). Call Roadside Assistance. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 641 The ABC message is continuously shown. Possible solution Do not turn steering wheel too far to avoid damaging the front fenders. Listen for scraping noises. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible.
Page 642 Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steer- ing capability. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. ® Brake* are also Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
Page 643 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence ABS and ESP ABS, ESP Currently Unavailable available due to a malfunction. BAS is also See Oper. Manual switched off. It is possible that the self-diag- nostics have not yet been completed. The brake system still functions normally.
Page 644 Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. Engage the electronic parking brake ( page 412). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.
Page 645 ( page 412). Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an authorized ® is also inoperative. Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. ® Brake* are also Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
Page 646 Maintenance Booklet. Practical hints What to do if …? Possible solution Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible.
Page 647 To release: Pull handle of electronic parking brake ( page 412). Carefully drive off ( page 412). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. To engage: Switch off ignition and press handle for elec- tronic parking brake until the warning mes-...
Page 648 Display Possible cause/consequence Parking Brake The red indicator lamp for the electronic See Oper. Manual parking brake flashes. The power supply for the electronic parking brake was malfunctioning or the electronic (USA only) parking brake was previously mechanically released. (Canada only) Practical hints What to do if …? Possible solution...
Page 649 (Canada only) or undervoltage. Possible solution Carefully drive off ( page 412). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. In the event of overvoltage or undervoltage: Remove the cause of the overvoltage or und- ervoltage, e.g. charge the battery or restart the engine.
Page 650 What to do if …? Possible solution Switch ignition off and back on again, and en- gage or release electronic parking brake ( page 412). Carefully drive off ( page 412). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 651 Shift the automatic transmission to park position P ( page 417). Protect vehicle from rolling away while parked by using a chock from the vehicle tool kit ( page 683). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 652 Display Possible cause/consequence Please Release The red indicator lamp for the electronic Parking Brake parking brake flashes and you also hear a warning signal. You are driving with the electronic parking (USA only) brake activated, or you are carrying out an emergency brake application with the elec- tronic parking brake ( page 412).
Page 653 Switch on the ignition ( page 365). ® are switched off Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. ® Brake*...
Page 654 Possible solution Continue driving with added caution. ® are switched off Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. ® Brake* are also Practical hints...
Page 655 Brake* are also ® are switched off due Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the ® Brake* are also risk of an accident.
Page 656 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If it is intact: Drive immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 657 See Oper. Manual Warning! warning. Extended driving with the message and symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts. ited Warranty. Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot Do not drive without a sufficient amount of cool- ant in the cooling system.
Page 658 Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster ( page 30). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Do- ing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Page 659 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If it is intact: Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed. Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Page 660 Restart the engine. If this message disappears from the multi- function display: Drive immediately to the nearest autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. If this message does not disappear from the multifunction display: Call Roadside Assistance. Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster ( page 30).
Page 661 Close the fuel cap. If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. Refuel at the next gas station ( page 550). Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do Engage the electronic parking brake ( page 412).
Page 662 Display Possible cause/consequence Key Not The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not Detected recognized while the engine is running be- cause the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not in the vehicle. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not recognized while the engine is running be- cause there is strong radio-frequency inter- ference.
Page 663 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Close Doors You wanted to lock the vehicle but the to Lock Vehicle doors were not closed. Don’t Forget This display appears (for a maximum of Your Key 60 seconds) if the driver’s door is opened with the engine turned off and no SmartKey in the starter switch.
Page 664 Remove KEYLESS-GO* button from the starter switch ( page 366). Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
Page 665 The light sensor is malfunctioning. Daytime Inoperative driving lamps are switched on. Possible solution Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Replace the bulb as soon as possible ( page 688). Replace the bulb as soon as possible ( page 688).
Page 666 The left high beam lamp is malfunctioning. Left High Beam Practical hints What to do if …? Possible solution Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
Page 667 Replace the bulb as soon as possible ( page 688). Replace the bulb as soon as possible ( page 688). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Switch off the headlamps ( page 391).
Page 668 Rear Right tioning. Sidemarker Lamp Practical hints What to do if …? Possible solution Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 669 This message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working. A substitute bulb is being used. Possible solution Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 670 Assist* while the automatic transmission was in reverse gear R. Practical hints What to do if …? Possible solution Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Wait until the message “Night View Assist Available Again” appears. In addition you can: Swing the camera* cover down ( page 602).
Page 671 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Night View Assist You have tried to switch on Night View Lights ON or AUTO, Assist* but the light switch is not set to * or B. Not in R Gear In addition, the automatic transmission is in reverse gear R.
Page 672 Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Engine oil level warnings should not be ig- nored. Extended driving with the symbol dis- played could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limit- ed Warranty.
Page 673 You have added too much engine oil. There is a risk of damaging: the engine the catalytic converter Possible solution Have the measuring system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have excess oil siphoned or drained off. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 674 Service Required work properly. strongly recommend that you contact an au- Warning! thorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediate- ly to have the system checked; otherwise In the event that a malfunction of the SRS is the SRS may not be deployed when needed...
Page 675 Mercedes-Benz Center. recommend that you contact an authorized accident, which could result in serious or fa- Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have tal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly the system checked; otherwise the SRS may and unnecessarily which could result in an not be deployed when needed in an accident and/or injury to you or to others.
Page 676 Practical hints What to do if …? Possible solution Have the Tele Aid system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Engage the electronic parking brake ( page 412).
Page 677 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Caution Advanced TPMS: Tire Defect One or more tires are deflating. The respec- tive tire is shown in the multifunction display. Warning! Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
Page 678 Display Possible cause/consequence Check Advanced TPMS: Tire Pressure The pressure is too low in one or more tires. Practical hints What to do if …? Possible solution Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Engage the electronic parking brake ( page 412).
Page 679 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Check Tires Advanced TPMS: The pressure is too low in one or more tires. The respective tire is shown in the multi- function display. Warning! Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
Page 680 Practical hints What to do if …? Possible solution 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 respective tire is shown in the multifunction display after a few minutes driving.
Page 681 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Shift to P You have attempted to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button and opened the driver’s door with the auto- matic transmission not shift to park position P.
Page 682: Where Will I Find
Where will I find ...? First aid kit Always keep the storage compartment un- der the front passenger seat closed while the ve- hicle is in motion. Check expiration dates and contents for Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage completeness at least once a year and replace bowl, Minispare wheel missing/expired items.
Page 683 Practical hints Where will I find ...? Vehicle jack Warning! The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change.
Page 684 Minispare wheel The Minispare wheel is stored in the com- Setting up the collapsible wheel chock partment underneath the trunk floor. The collapsible wheel chock serves to additionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while changing the wheel. 1 Minispare wheel with spare wheel bolts in container on wheel rim 2 Luggage bowl 3 Vehicle tool kit, jack and collapsible...
Page 685: Unlocking/Locking In An Emergency
Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle Removing the mechanical key If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, unlock the driver’s door and the trunk using the me- chanical key. Unlocking the vehicle with the mechanical key and opening the driver’s door or the trunk with the mechanical key will trigger the anti-theft alarm system ( page 79).
Page 686: Locking The Vehicle
Unlocking the trunk A minimum height clearance of 6.0 ft (1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Locking the vehicle If you cannot lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, do the following: mote trunk opening/closing switch, lower the trunk lid manually and close it with hands placed 1 Unlocking in an emergency flat on the trunk lid until it is engaged in its lock.
Page 687: Replacing Smartkey Batteries
Recycling of batteries is the preferred It is recommended to have the batteries re- method of disposal. Many states require placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz sellers of batteries to accept old batteries Center. for recycling.
Page 688 3 Batteries 4 Contact springs Pull out batteries 3. Replacing SmartKey batteries Using a 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 back into the SmartKey/SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.
Page 689: Replacing Bulbs
Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp ad- justment. If the headlamps or front fog lamps are Substitute bulbs will be brought into use...
Page 690: Bulbs
H11-55 W PY 24 W Bi-Xenon headlamps: Low beam and high beam use the same D1S-35W lamp. Do not replace the Bi-Xenon bulbs yourself. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints Replacing bulbs Lamp Type lamp HiP 16 W...
Page 691 Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the vehi- cle. Only have the LEDs replaced by an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. Bi-Xenon lamps Have the headlamp adjustment checked Front turn signal lamps regularly.
Page 692: Replacing Bulbs For Front Lamps
Replacing bulbs for front lamps You can only change the halogen bulbs for, high-beam flasher lamp, corner-illuminat- ing lamp, and IR emitter* lamp. Bi-Xenon headlamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following first: Turn the exterior lamp switch to M ( page 391).
Page 693 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Corner-illuminating lamp 1 Installation device 2 Bulb Pull bulb 2 out of the socket. Insert new bulb 2 into the socket. Make sure to insert the bulb in the right di- rection. The bulb must fit plane on the socket. 1 Bulb holder Insert installation device 1 into the 2 Wire position...
Page 694: Replacing Bulbs For The Rear Lamps
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. 1 Bulb holder 2 Wire position Front side marker lamp bulbs...
Page 695: Replacing Wiper Blades
For your convenience, we recommend that you Warning! have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 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.
Page 696: Removing Wiper Blades
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO* Removing wiper blades Make sure the vehicle’s on-board elec- tronics have status 1 ( page 366). could tear. Turn combination switch to wiper setting u ( page 400). Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button repeatedly until windshield wipers start. Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button when the wiper arms are in a vertical position.
Page 697: Flat Tire
50 mph (80 km/h). Contact the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible to have the spare wheel replaced with a regular road wheel. Never operate the vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted.
Page 698 Preparing the vehicle Lifting the vehicle Prepare the vehicle as described ( page 696). Take vehicle tool kit and vehicle jack out of trunk ( page 681). Take the spare wheel and wheel bolts out of the trunk ( page 683). Warning! The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets...
Page 699 Practical hints Flat tire 1 Wheel wrench 2 Jack take-up bracket 3 Jack On wheel to be changed, loosen but do 4 Crank not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap- proximately one full turn with wheel wrench 1). The jack take-up brackets are located di- rectly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings.
Page 700 Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts. Damaged wheel hub threads should be re- paired immediately. Do not continue to drive under these circumstances! Contact an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and re- Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight- move.
Page 701 Flat tire Warning! ing a Minispare wheel. The use of any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts 2 for a Minispare Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel wheel will physically damage the vehicle’s brakes. bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose.
Page 702 Lowering the vehicle Lower vehicle by turning crank coun- terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful- ly on its own weight. Remove the jack. 6 Wheel wrench 1 - 5 Wheel bolts Warning! Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 110 lb-ft (150 Nm).
Page 703: Batteries
When replacing the batteries, always use batteries approved by Mercedes-Benz. If you do not intend to operate your vehicle for an extended period of time, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about steps you need to observe.
Page 704 Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to main- tain the battery charge. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.
Page 705: Disconnecting Starter Battery
You could otherwise destroy electronic assemblies such as the generator. Have the battery checked regularly by an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. Refer to Mainte- nance Booklet for maintenance intervals or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.
Page 706: Removing Starter Battery
Fold bar on starter battery up. Take out the starter battery. Have the batteries charged by a Mercedes-Benz Center. If you charge the batter- ies yourself, follow the operating instructions for your charging device. Practical hints...
Page 707: Reinstalling Starter Battery
Do not drive without a properly installed and connected consumer battery. Have any work on the consumer battery car- ried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Make sure that the consumer battery in the trunk is correctly installed and con- nected.
Page 708: Jump Starting
Only use 12-volt battery to jump start your vehicle. Jump starting with a high- er voltage battery could damage the ve- hicle’s electrical system, which will not be covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- ited Warranty. Only use jumper cables with sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
Page 709 Practical hints Jump starting Warning! Keep flames or sparks away from battery. Do not smoke. Observe all safety instructions and precau- tions when handling automotive batteries ( page 702). Jump starting should only be performed on the starter battery. The starter battery is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side ( page 704).
Page 710 4 and 3. Take out the SmartKey. Have the battery checked at the near- Turn off engine of donor vehicle, re- est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. start it and let it run at idle speed for several minutes. Disconnect the jumper cable during this time.
Page 711: Towing The Vehicle
Practical hints Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off lowing instructions: the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is preferable to other types of towing. To prevent damage during transport, do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts.
Page 712: Towing With Front Wheels Raised
Towing with front wheels raised Warning! When leaving the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch, 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.
Page 713: Towing With All Wheels On The Ground
Practical hints Towing the vehicle Towing with all wheels on the ground Warning! If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow with a tow bar if: the engine will not run there is a malfunction in the brake system there is a malfunction in the power sup- ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system...
Page 714: Installing Towing Eye Bolt
Installing towing eye bolt Removing cover Installing towing eye bolt 1 Cover on right side of front bumper 1 Cover on right side of rear bumper Removing towing eye bolt Press mark on cover 1 in the direction Loosen towing eye bolt counterclock- of arrow.
Page 715: Fuses
Warning! Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have...
Page 716: Fuse Boxes In Engine Compartment
Before replacing fuses: Fuse boxes in engine compartment Engage the electronic parking brake ( page 412). Make sure the automatic transmission Box on the driver’s side is set to park position P ( page 417). The gear position indicator in the multi- function display should be on park position P.
Page 717: Fuse Boxes In Passenger Compartment
Practical hints Fuses Box on the front passenger side moisture or dirt may impair the functionality of the fuses. Fuse boxes in passenger compartment driver to open the fuse box cover in the dash- board, as this could damage it. Fuse boxes in dashboard Example illustration from CL 550 1 Retaining lugs...
Page 718: Emergency Engine Shut-Down
Fuse box in the rear passenger Opening compartment Closing damaged during opening or closing. 1 Cover Emergency engine shut-down Swing down center armrest. If the engine cannot be turned off as de- Open cover behind center armrest. scribed in the “Turning off the engine” sec- tion ( page 415), you may use the Pull cover 1 forward in direction of ar- following emergency procedure.
Page 720: Technical Data
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: Parts Service
Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts should be installed. The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and accessories not authorized by Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or could compromise the vehicle’s durability or safety.
Page 722: Warranty Coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of Replacement parts and accessories are the warranties printed in the Service and covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Warranty Information booklet. Your autho- Accessories warranties, copies of which rized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange...
Page 723: Identification Labels
Technical data Identification labels 1 Certification label (on driver’s B-pillar) Example certification label (U.S. vehicles) 2 VIN The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 3 Paintwork code can be found in the following locations: on the certification label embossed underneath a cover in the rear center armrest on the lower edge of the windshield Example certification label...
Page 724 4 VIN Example illustration (all models except CL 63 AMG and Fold down rear center armrest. CL 65 AMG) 5 Engine number (engraved on engine) VIN 4 is underneath a cover in the 6 VIN (lower edge of windshield) center armrest. 7 Emission control information label, identification and engine numbers.
Page 725: Layout Of Poly-V-Belt Drive
Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive CL 550 CL 600 and CL 65 AMG 1 Idler pulley 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Idler pulley 2 ABC tandem pump (pump for 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 ABC tandem pump (pump for 3 Air conditioning compressor power-steering assistance and ABC 4 Crankshaft...
Page 726: Engine
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 Poly-V-belt 2404 mm The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equip- ment. Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
Page 727 Technical data Engine Model CL 63 AMG (216.377) Engine Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylinders Bore 4.02 in (102.20 mm) Stroke 3.72 in (94.60 mm) Total piston displacement 378.8 cu in (6208 cm Compression ratio 11.3:1 Output acc.
Page 728: Rims And Tires
Mercedes-Benz Using tires other than those approved by Center. A Tire and Loading Information placard Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not with the recommended tire inflation pressures is covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited located on the driver’s door B-pillar Warranty.
Page 729: Same Size Tires
255/45 R18 99H M+S 1,2,3 Winter tires 255/45 R18 99V M+S. Radial-ply tires. For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Not available as factory equipment. CL 600 CL 63 AMG CL 550 (Sport Package*) CL 63 AMG (Performance Package*)
Page 730: Mixed Size Tires
Mixed size tires Model CL 550 CL 600 Front axle: Rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 18 H2 AMG rims (light alloy) – Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm) Summer tires 255/45 R18 99V Rear axle: Rims (light alloy) 9.5 J x 18 H2 AMG rims (light alloy) –...
Page 731: Spare Wheel
Technical data Rims and tires Spare wheel Model All models 4.5 B x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1.38 in (35 mm) Minispare tire T 155/70 R19 113M Recommended tire inflation pressure 61 psi (4.2 bar) Must not be used with snow chains. Please compare the recommended tire in- flation pressure for your vehicle with the tire in- the Minispare differs from the tire inflation pres-...
Page 732: Electrical System
Bosch Y 7 MPP 33 Electrode gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm) Tightening torque 15 – 18 lb-ft (20 – 25 Nm) Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Technical data Electrical system CL 600, CL 65 AMG CL 63 AMG 14 V/220 A 14 V/220 A 12 V/1.7 kW...
Page 733: Main Dimensions And Weights
Technical data Main dimensions and weights Main dimensions Model CL 550 (216.371) Overall vehicle length 199.6 in (5071 mm) Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view 84.2 in (2139 mm) mirrors folded out) Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view 73.7 in (1871 mm) mirrors folded in) Overall vehicle height 58.5 in (1485 mm)
Page 734: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc
Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or inquire at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Engine with oil filter Automatic transmission Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Page 735 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Rear axle ABC hydraulic system Power steering For detailed information, please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. CL 550 1.27 US qt.
Page 736 Front wheel hubs Brake system Cooling system Low temperature cooling system Fuel tank including a reserve of Air conditioning system Windshield washer Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point.
Page 737: Engine Oils
Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- ited Warranty. Please follow Maintenance System recommen- dations for scheduled oil changes.
Page 738: Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Premium unleaded gasoline formance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded gasoline is not avail- able and low octane fuel is used, follow these Warning! precautions: Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury.
Page 739: Gasoline Additives
Warm-up hesitation Unstable idle fuel quality or from blending additional fuel addi- Knocking/pinging tives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles are not cov- Misfire ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Power loss Coolants...
Page 740 Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if bility of the solution. Therefore, do not use MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solu- more than this amount of anticorrosion/ tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze. products of equal specification are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it If the coolant level is low, water and back up to the proper level.
Page 741 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity Model CL 550 CL 600 (main cooling system) CL 600 (low temperature cooling system) CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG Approximate freeze protection -35°F (-37°C) -49°F (-45°C) 6.08 US qt. (5.75 l) 6.71 US qt.
Page 742: Windshield Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system Both the windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system are supplied from the windshield washer reservoir. The windshield washer reservoir has a ca- pacity of approximately 6.87 US qt (6.5 l). Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Windshield and headlamp washer fluid Washer Concentrate and water (or con-...
Page 744: Index
ABC 461 Messages in display 639 Setting vehicle level 462 ABS 65 Address book (Voice Control) 325 Indicator lamp 31, 65, 608 Advanced Parking Guidance* 471 Messages in display 641 Air bags 42 Accelerator position, automatic transmission 424 Accessory weight 585 Accident 411 Active headlamps 391 Adaptive Brake Lights...
Page 745 Index Audio AUX (COMAND) 125 Audio DVD Fast forward/rewind (COMAND) 123 Automatic headlamp mode 301, 392 Menu overview (COMAND) 119 Automatic lighting control, Interior Pause function (COMAND) 121 Stop function (COMAND) 121 Automatic locking when driving 363 Auto-dimming, Rear view mirrors 383 Automatic shift program 427 Automatic climate control 491 Automatic transmission...
Page 746 Message in display 655 Bulbs, replacing 688 Reconnecting 706 Removing 705 Bead 586 Beverage holder see Cup holder Blind Spot Assist* 485 Messages in display 633 ® Bluetooth Settings (COMAND) 176 Brake assist system (BAS Plus) 68 Brake assist system (BAS) 67 Brake fluid 552, 735, 736 Brake lamp bulbs 689 Brake lamp, high mounted 689...
Page 747 Index Indicator lamp, front passenger front air bag off 51, 620 Infant and child restraint systems 58 LATCH-type child seat anchors 61 Tether attachment points 61 Chrome-plated exhaust tip*, Cleaning 606 Cigarette lighter 517 CL 63 AMG Manual shift program mode 430 CL 65 AMG Manual shift program mode 430 Cockpit 28...
Page 748 Corner-illuminating lamps 395 Courtesy lighting 399 Date Cruise control 437 Activating 438 Daytime running lamp mode 393 Canceling 439 Driving downhill 439 Deceleration Driving uphill 439 Message in display 624 Deep water see Standing water Defrosting 494 Setting current speed 439 Setting to last stored speed Delayed switch-off (“Resume”...
Page 749 Index Distance warning lamp 31, 614 Driving hints 458 Increasing distance 458 Increasing time interval 457 DOT 586 Intermittent signal tone 446 Downhill driving Lever 449 Menu 448 Drink holder see Cup holder Messages in display 625 Drinking and driving 539 Drive-dynamic multicontour seats* Sensor cover 599 Setting a higher speed 453...
Page 750 Loading (COMAND) 116 Emergency operations Playback options (COMAND) 124 Selecting a medium (COMAND) 122 Selecting a track (COMAND) 122 Setting the audio format (COMAND) 124 Video (COMAND) 128 Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emergency, In case of Easy-entry/exit feature 373 COMAND menu 264 EBP 70 Electrical fuses see Fuses...
Page 751 Index ETD 56 Fluids Safety guidelines 44 Exterior lighting Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 260 Locator lighting (COMAND) 261 Exterior rear view mirrors Adjusting 381 Auto-dimming on the driver’s side 383 Fold in automatically when locking Fog lamps (COMAND) 262 Lower mirror when reversing (COMAND) 262 Front air bags 46 Power folding 382...
Page 752 Garage door opener 530 Hands-free microphone 37 Gasoline see Fuel Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 605 GAWR 586 Hazard warning flasher 397 Gear range Head restraints 376 Automatic transmission 426 Limiting 426 Shifting into optimal 430 Gear selector lever 417 Gearshift pattern 417 Messages in display 627, 632, 636, Headlamp cleaning system 395, 560...
Page 753 Index Interior lighting 398 Identification labels 722 Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 723 Ignition 365, 367 Switching on 365 Switching on, KEYLESS-GO* 367 Immobilizer 79 Interior rear view mirror Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning Individualization Interior storage spaces see Voice Control 350 Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle...
Page 754 Lock button 356 Locking and unlocking 356 Labels 722 Loss of 361 Messages in display 661 Opening button for trunk 356 Panic button 64 Remote control 356 Lamp bulbs, exterior 688 Restoring to factory setting 361 Lamps, exterior Selective setting 360 Starting the engine 407 Switching on ignition with 367 Turning off engine 415...
Page 755 Index Lighter see Cigarette lighter Locking 412 Lighting 391 Automatic headlamp mode 392 COMAND display illumination 85 Corner-illuminating lamps 395 Locking knob 362 Courtesy lighting 399 Loss of Daytime running lamp mode 393 Door entry lamps 399 High beam flasher 395 Instrument cluster illumination 434, 483 Interior 398...
Page 756 Messages in display see Multifunction Multicontour adjustments see display messages Microphone, Hands-free 37 Multifunction display 282 Minispare wheel 683, 696, 730 Multifunction display messages Mirrors Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position 384 Adjusting 381 Auto-dimming for rear view mirrors 383 Exterior rear view mirrors 381 Interior rear view mirror 381 Mobile phone see Telephone*...
Page 757 Index Night View Assist* 481 Navigation system Menu overview (COMAND) 189 Navigation system (COMAND) 183 Basic settings 193 Destination entry 198 Destination memory 247 Detour function (COMAND) 242 Driving maneuver 233 Hiding/showing the Normal occupant weight 587 menu system 191 Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 723 Last destinations 254 Map display 190...
Page 758 PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Paintwork, Cleaning 597 Panic alarm Audible alarm and flashing Passenger compartment 547 exterior lamps 64 Passenger safety see Occupant safety Panic button 64 PCMCIA card Parcel net in front passenger footwell 511 Pedals 539 Park Assist* 467 Cleaning system sensors 601 Plastic parts, cleaning 604...
Page 759 Index Program mode selector switch Reading lamps in the front 399 Automatic shift program 427 Real-time traffic (COMAND) 244 Proper use of the vehicle 20 Rear fog lamp PSI 587 Push-start see Tow-start Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear seats RACETIMER see Control system instrument cluster menus, AMG Radio...
Page 760 Roadside Assistance 16 Tele Aid 526 RON 551, 735 Route guidance (COMAND) 233 Seat belts 53 Route guidance (Instrument cluster control system) 287 Rubber parts, cleaning 604 Safety Driving safety systems 65 Occupant 40 Reporting defects 22 Seating capacity 565 Safety belts see Seat belts Seats 368 Satellite radio...
Page 761 Index Lower speed in cruise control 441 Shifting, Automatic transmission 417 Lower speed in Side impact air bags 47 DISTRONIC Plus* 454 Side marker lamps Slower speed in cruise control 441 Slower speed in DISTRONIC Plus* 454 Side windows see Power windows Speed in DISTRONIC Plus* 453 Sidewall 587 Suspension tuning (ABC) 461...
Page 762 Storage tray/telephone* compartment in front armrest 510 Tachometer 435 Under the front seats 511 Storing tires 563 Tail lamps Summer opening feature 404 Sun visors 516 Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof Tar stains 596 Sunshades Tele Aid 522 Extending or retracting rear window sunshade (COMAND) 267 Suspension tuning Setting (ABC) 461...
Page 763 Index PIN2 (COMAND) 143 Time PUK / PUK2 (COMAND) 143 Redialing (COMAND) 150 TIN 588 Redialing (Instrument cluster Tire and Loading Information control system) 297 Removing from cradle 521 Tire Identification Number see TIN Single call connection Tires 561 (COMAND) 151 Speed dialing (COMAND) 150 Submenu overview (COMAND) 144 Switching on/off (COMAND) 139...
Page 764 Wear pattern 589 Winter 590 Tools 681 Top tether Children in the vehicle 61 Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 681, Tumbler holder see Cup holder Turn signal lamps Towing the vehicle 710 Tow-start 707, 710 Traction 544, 584, 588 Turn signals 410 Transmission see Automatic transmission Traveling abroad 547...
Page 765 Index Vehicle level Valet locking 505 Vanity mirrors In the sun visor 516 Vehicle Batteries 702 Vehicle loading 509, 564 Breaking-in period 538 Care 595 Dimensions 732 Individual settings, control system Vehicle maximum load on the tire 588 instrument cluster 301 Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen Vehicle Locking/unlocking 352, 356 Locking/unlocking in...
Page 766 Window curtain air bags 47 Warning indicators Windows see Power windows Park Assist* 470 Windshield Parktronic* 465 Warning sounds DISTRONIC Plus* 446 Drivers seat belts 55 Windshield washer fluid 735, 741 Electronic parking brake 414 ® PRE-SAFE Brake* 77 Seat belt telltale 616 Warranty coverage 721 Windshield wipers 400 Washing the vehicle 595...
Page 768 If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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