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Page 1 Possible variations to your vehicle may not to receive a printed Owner‘s Manual for other vehicle models and vehicle be taken into account as Mercedes-Benz constantly updates their vehicles to Ihrem konkreten Fahrzeug könnten nicht berücksichtigt sein, da Mercedes-Benz model years.
Page 4 CL-Class in German and English in this Owner’s Manual. the interactive Owner’s Manual on the Internet Before you drive off, familiarise yourself with your Mercedes-Benz and read this The Owner’s Manual, brief instructions and www.mercedes-benz.de/ Owner’s Manual. This will help you to ob- the "Service"...
Page 5 Contents Introduction ..... 1 At a glance ..... . 5 Safety .
Page 6 Index Details from an entry in the phone Air-recirculation mode... 339 book on the mobile phone ..190 Alarm ABC ......313 Importing data .
Page 7 Index Automatic transmission ..261 Belt force limiters....29 Drive program ....268 Belt tensioners .
Page 8 Index Brake pads/linings Windscreen ....395 Child seat Display message ....422 Wiper blades .
Page 9 Index COMAND controller ....60 Display message ....413 Distronic ..... . 293 Operation .
Page 10 Index BAS Plus ..... . 47 Stop function ....92 Distance warning system .
Page 11 Index Emergency mode Switching on/off ....49 Automatic transmission ..458 Warning lamp ....49, 443 Favourite (COMAND) .
Page 12 Index Fuel filler flap Headlamps Indicator and warning lamp Opening/closing....373 Cleaning ..... 396 ABS warning lamp .
Page 13 Index Instrument lighting ... . . 271 Intelligent Light System ..249 Lane recommendation... 169 Display message .
Page 14 Index MOExtended run-flat system....382, 492 Main-beam headlamps Navigation system ....129 Motorway mode .
Page 15 Index On-board voltage ....465 Parking lamp....477 Outside temperature display .
Page 16 Index Power windows – see Side window Rain closing feature Release button PRE-SAFE ..... . 36 (sliding/tilting sunroof) ..350 Boot .
Page 17 Index Side window Starting – see Engine, Starting the Fault ......461 engine Seat Opening/closing ....254 Steering wheel .
Page 18 Index System settings (COMAND) Telephone Tyres ......383 Bluetooth settings....200 "112"...
Page 19 Index Trip computer Tyre grip ..... . 391 (on-board computer) ... . 277 Tyre pressure .
Page 20 Index Volume Windscreen wipers ... . . 253 Adjusting (multi-function Cleaning ..... 395 steering wheel) .
Page 22 Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, Returning used vehicles transmission, brake and tyre wear depend Always have maintenance work carried If you wish to return your Mercedes-Benz on the following factors: out at a qualified specialist workshop, to be disposed of in an environmentally- e.g.
Page 23 This ment could stop functioning. The electronic Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a also applies to vehicles which are equipped systems are networked via interfaces. Tam- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- with underbody protection.
Page 24 Risk of injury be able to inform you about vehicle inspec- There are various warning stickers affixed to tions if Mercedes-Benz is in possession of your vehicle. Their purpose is to draw your your registration data. attention, and the attention of others, to var- It is advisable to have your vehicle regis- ious dangers.
Page 26: Table Of Contents
At a glance Exterior view ....6 Cockpit ..... . .8 Instrument cluster .
Page 27: Exterior View
At a glance Exterior view Exterior view P00.00-3869-31...
Page 28 At a glance Exterior view Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Boot 6 Exterior mirrors 9 Opens the bonnet Spare wheel* Parking position Engine oil "Minispare" emergency Coolant 7 Towing spare wheel* a Front bulbs 8 Tyres and wheels TIREFIT Flat tyre b Windscreen wipers...
Page 29: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Left-hand-drive vehicles P68.10-3537-31...
Page 30 At a glance Cockpit Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Combination switch 6 Control panel with a Glove compartment buttons and rotary Main-beam headlamps b CD and DVD player/ controls for changer* Turn signals Vehicle level c Centre console, lower Windscreen wipers section ®...
Page 31 At a glance Cockpit Right-hand-drive vehicles P68.10--31...
Page 32 At a glance Cockpit Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Glove compartment 6 Combination switch b Light switch Main-beam headlamps 2 Automatic air conditioning c Door control panel Turn signals Centre console, upper d Night View Assist* section Windscreen wipers e Electric parking brake 3 Overhead control panel 7 Cruise control lever...
Page 33: Instrument Cluster
At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster With kilometres display P54.32-4014-31...
Page 34 At a glance Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Coolant temperature gauge 4 Multi-function display 5 Display for Parktronic/ with: Park Assist*, right-hand 2 Fuel gauge with: side Speedometer Reserve fuel gauge 6 Transmission position ! Electric parking brake A Main-beam indicator display indicator and warning lamp...
Page 35 At a glance Instrument cluster With kilometres display P54.32-4014-31...
Page 36 At a glance Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Coolant temperature gauge 4 Multi-function display 6 Transmission position with: display 2 Fuel gauge with: Speedometer 7 Rev counter with: Reserve fuel gauge ! Electric parking brake ± Engine diagnostics A Main-beam indicator indicator and warning lamp warning lamp...
Page 37: On-Board Computer And Comand
At a glance On-board computer and COMAND On-board computer and COMAND P54.32-3924-31...
Page 38 At a glance On-board computer and COMAND Function Page Function Page 1 L Back/switches off 5 ! Voice control voice control* (Linguatronic)* - see the separate 2 $ Scrolls up Operating % Scrolls down Instructions & Moves right 6 Sets the brightness of the multi-function display ( Moves left # Confirms a...
Page 39: Centre Console
At a glance Centre console Centre console Function Page Function Page Upper section 1 Automatic air distribution a Increases/reduces the and airflow control, left- airflow, right-hand side hand side b Auxiliary heating*/ 2 Increases/reduces the heater booster system* P68.20-3549-31 temperature, left-hand c Air-recirculation mode side d Increases/reduces the...
Page 40 At a glance Centre console Lower section Function Page 1 Programmable button P68.20-3550-31 2 Folds the head restraints up or down in the rear compartment* 3 Sets the drive program 4 Function button for radio and CD/DVD 5 Back button 6 Hazard warning lamps 7 Lumbar support/multi- contour seat*...
Page 41: Overhead Control Panel
At a glance Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page 1 Spectacles compartment 2 Switches the left-hand P82.00-2436-31 reading lamp on or off 3 Switches the rear interior lighting on or off 4 Switches the front interior lighting on or off 5 Opens and closes the sliding/tilting sunroof 6 Controls the automatic...
Page 42: Door Control Panel
At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page 1 Opens the door 7 Boot lid remote unlocking feature 2 Unlocks the car P72.10-3309-31 Boot lid remote opening 3 Stores settings for the switch* for opening and seat, exterior mirrors and closing the boot lid steering wheel...
Page 43: Stowage Compartments
At a glance Stowage compartments Stowage compartments P68.00-4341-31...
Page 44 At a glance Stowage compartments Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Glove compartment 8 Side stowage e Stowage compartment in compartment in the boot the centre console 2 Stowage compartment Retainer for the Owner’s 12 V socket under the front-passenger Manual wallet seat Ashtray/cigarette lighter*...
Page 46 Safety Occupant safety ....26 Driving safety systems..46 Anti-theft systems... . .54...
Page 47 Safety Occupant safety The most important restraint systems are: On the other hand, airbag deployment only pro- Occupant safety vides increased protection if the seat belt is worn Seat belts correctly, because: Restraint systems Restraint systems for children, as they the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle occu- This section will familiarise you with the are the most effective means to restrict...
Page 48 Safety Occupant safety Seat belts is routed across the middle of your Risk of injury shoulder The most important restraint systems in Modifications to or work performed incor- is not routed across your neck or under the vehicle are the seat belts and the child rectly on restraint systems (seat belts, an- your arm restraint systems.
Page 49 Malfunctions braking. Mercedes-Benz recommends that, for safety can therefore be detected in good time. reasons, you only use seat belts which have been specially approved for your vehicle by The = warning lamp in the instrument Mercedes-Benz.
Page 50 Mercedes-Benz recommends are filled with enough gas to reduce the the degree of deceleration of the vehicle. that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- risk of injuries at the first deployment This process is pre-emptive in nature as tre for this purpose.
Page 51 Safety Occupant safety Factors which can only be seen and meas- The automatic comfort-fit feature reduces Airbags are not deployed in all types of acci- ured after the collision has taken place do the retraction force of the front seat belts. dent.
Page 52 Mercedes-Benz recommends ( page 28) airbag inflating within milliseconds or sud- that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- for each seat belt when the belt tongue den braking, please observe the following tre for this purpose.
Page 53 Mercedes-Benz vehicles if a child re- Do not place any objects between the straint system with automatic child seat released. The bang is not harmful to your hearing seat backrests and the doors.
Page 54 Front airbags Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for The front airbags are intended to increase this purpose. In particular, work relevant the level of protection to prevent injuries...
Page 55 Mercedes-Benz recommends that Observe the following notes to reduce the been tested for use in Mercedes-Benz vehi- you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for risk of serious or fatal injury if a sidebag is cles and that have a special tear seam for this purpose.
Page 56 Safety Occupant safety The purpose of sidebag deployment is to at the start of an accident with a high Windowbags enhance the level of protection for the tho- rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or rax (but not the head, neck or arms) of the acceleration, e.g.
Page 57 Safety Occupant safety are integrated into the side of the roof You can find further information about how it increases the air pressure in the air the airbags work on ( page 32). frame and deploy in the area between the chambers (side bolsters of the seat A-pillar and the C-pillar.
Page 58 ( page 311). on the hot parts. It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care products for cleaning child restraint systems. If the children open a door, they could: You can obtain information about this from any injure other people Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 59 Child restraint systems should preferably be cle while sitting on the lap of another fitted to the rear seats. The child is generally Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only occupant. It would not be possible to re- better protected there. use the child restraint systems listed on strain the child due to the forces occur- ( page 41).
Page 60 Safety Occupant safety P92.00-2184-31 Example of an approval label on the child restraint system P00.00-3185-31 Warning symbol on a rearward-facing child restraint system...
Page 61 Safety Occupant safety Suitable seats Weight and age categories Child restraint system on the front- Child restraint system on the left and passenger seat right rear seat Category 0: as recommended Universal or as recommended up to approximately 9 months Category 0+: as recommended Universal or as recommended...
Page 62 Safety Occupant safety Recommended child restraint systems Weight and age Manufacturer Type Approval number DaimlerChrysler Automatic child seat categories order number recognition Category 0: Britax-Römer BABY SAFE PLUS E1 03 30 1146 B6 6 86 8212 up to 10 kg B6 6 86 8213 up to approximately 9 months...
Page 63 Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain information They would be unable to rescue them- about this from any Mercedes-Benz Service selves if danger threatened, e.g. exces- Centre. sive heat. If a rearward-facing child restraint system is...
Page 64 Mercedes-Benz has not been deactivated. The child could recommends that you use a suffer life-threatening injuries if the front-...
Page 65 When fitting the Turn installation device 3 vertically so carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz child restraint system, make sure that it is that upholstered fitting 2 does not recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz engaged in the securing rings on both sides.
Page 66 Safety Occupant safety Risk of injury P54.25-5001-31 Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system. They could: injure themselves on parts of the vehicle be severely or even fatally injured by prolonged exposure to intense heat Override feature for controls in the rear 1 Override switch for the rear compart-...
Page 67 Safety Driving safety systems Driving safety systems Risk of accident Risk of accident In this section, you will find information The risk of an accident increases if you: Do not depress the brake pedal several about the adaptive brake lamps and the times in quick succession (pumping).
Page 68 Safety Driving safety systems BAS (Brake Assist) BAS PLUS* Risk of accident (Brake ASsist PLUS) BAS operates in emergency braking situa- You should always adapt your driving style tions. If you depress the brake pedal quick- BAS Plus provides braking assistance in to suit the prevailing road and weather con- ly, BAS automatically boosts the braking hazardous situations and uses radar sen-...
Page 69 Following a severe impact or in the event ter. of damage to the front of the vehicle as a result of an accident, have the setting and function of the radar sensors checked at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 70 Safety Driving safety systems ETS (electronic traction control ® (Electronic Stability Program) Risk of accident system) ® monitors the driving stability and If the v warning lamp flashes in the in- the traction, i.e. transfer of power from the The traction control system is a compo- strument cluster, proceed as follows: tyres to the road surface.
Page 71 Safety Driving safety systems EBV (electronic brake-power Risk of accident distribution) P54.25-5452-31 ® Activate ESP as soon as the situations de- EBV monitors and controls the brake pres- ® scribed above no longer apply. ESP will sure at the rear wheels to improve driving otherwise not be able to stabilise the vehicle stability when braking.
Page 72 Safety Driving safety systems To switch on or off: switch the dis- Distance warning* Risk of accident tance warning system on or off using (only for vehicles with Distronic*) the on-board computer ( page 284). ® The PRE-SAFE Brake is only an aid de- This function warns you at a speed of ap- The : symbol appears on the left of signed to assist driving.
Page 73 Safety Driving safety systems If you do not brake or steer yourself, the Risk of accident Risk of accident vehicle is automatically braked gently. If there is an increased risk of collision, A warning is only given and braking assist- If no visual or audible warnings are given in PRE-SAFE ®...
Page 74 Distronic Plus is switched on. Following a severe impact or in the event of damage to the front of the vehicle as a result of an accident, have the setting and function of the radar sensors checked at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 75 Safety Anti-theft systems To prime: lock the vehicle using the Anti-theft systems Anti-theft alarm system key. A visual and audible alarm is triggered if Immobiliser The alarm system is primed. Indicator the alarm system is primed and you open: The immobiliser prevents your vehicle lamp 1 flashes.
Page 76 Safety Anti-theft systems With KEYLESS GO*: pull the outside Interior motion sensor* Risk of injury of the door handle. A visual and audible alarm is triggered if The key must be outside the vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the your vehicle is locked and movement is de- vehicle.
Page 78 COMAND COMAND introduction ..58 COMAND navigation system* (dynamic route guidance with COMAND radio ....72 RDS-TMC) ....176 COMAND audio CD/audio DVD* COMAND navigation system* and MP3 .
Page 79: Comand Introduction
COMAND COMAND introduction This means that interference caused by COMAND introduction Function restrictions when the your equipment in other electrical/elec- vehicle is being driven Operating safety tronic equipment and interference in your For safety reasons, some COMAND func- equipment caused by other electrical/ tions are restricted or unavailable when electronic equipment can be prevented to Risk of accident...
Page 80 COMAND COMAND introduction Components of COMAND P82.86-5174-31 You can use COMAND to operate the fol- lowing in your vehicle: P54.25-5072-31 The audio functions The navigation system* The telephone* and communication functions (text messages*) DVD video and TV* Various vehicle settings 1 Status line 1 To swivel the display to the left 2 Main functions...
Page 81 COMAND COMAND introduction Brighter: turn anti-clockwise. You can also move within a menu by turn- ing or sliding the controller. Dimmer: turn clockwise. COMAND controller P68.20-3552-31 You can use the COMAND controller to select the menu functions in the COMAND display.
Page 82 COMAND COMAND introduction Symbol Operation of the COMAND control- Function Press briefly Selects a menu item Exits the full screen view (e.g. for navigation system*, TV or video) Press and hold until the selected Saves a station action is carried out Inserts a destination for navigation* Turn Scrolls through vertical or horizontal menus...
Page 83 COMAND COMAND introduction COMAND function buttons Example: To select the radio or CD menu di- The COMAND function buttons allow you rectly: press M button 2 once or to select a main function directly. twice. Telephone keypad* P68.20-3553-31 P68.20-3554-31 1 Programmable button ( page 199) 2 Function button for radio and CD/DVD 3 Back button 1 Telephone keypad...
Page 84 COMAND COMAND introduction Operating COMAND Menu overview Below is the layout of the main functions and their basic menus. Navigation* Audio Telephone* Video Vehicle Map display Radio Telephone* Rear window blind* Mode Address book* DVD video Exterior mirror convenience settings Audio DVD* Messages* Video off...
Page 85 COMAND COMAND introduction Calling up the basic menu Vertical menus Horizontal menus P82.86-4821-31 P82.86-4822-31 P82.86-6033-31 The basic audio menu is illustrated Moving within a menu Moving within a menu The basic menu for a main function can be Slide or turn ymz. Slide or turn ymz.
Page 86 COMAND COMAND introduction Entering characters Exiting character entry Selecting a list item Press "Back" in the bottom line. P82.86-5286-31 P82.86-4823-31 Press the L back button. Switching to the list Slide qm. Press ? in the second to bottom line. Accepting the first entry Illustration: the town list in the navigation Illustration: entering a navigation destina- system*...
Page 87 COMAND COMAND introduction Back button Example of how to operate COMAND P82.86-4836-31 The paths to the individual menu items are P68.20-3555-31 always described starting from the main function. Example: "Audio" "Audio" "Radio" "Radio" "Save station" You will see the previously called up sub- menu for each basic menu in the COMAND dis- To select "Audio"...
Page 88 COMAND COMAND introduction To select "Radio": slide qm or turn Basic functions of COMAND P82.86-4838-31 ymz. The components and operating principles of To confirm the selection: press n. COMAND can be found on ( page 59). The basic radio menu appears. Switching COMAND on or off Press the o button.
Page 89 COMAND COMAND introduction Switching off the radio data system and Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume for telephone calls navigation announcements completely You can adjust the volume for hands-free P68.20-3556-31 Radio data system: press and hold mode during a telephone call. the o button until "TA"...
Page 90 COMAND COMAND introduction Adjusting the treble or bass Adjusting the balance or fade To exit the menu without storing: Press the L back button. Select "Sound" "Treble" or "Bass". The balance can be used to set whether the sound is to be louder on the driver’s The previously selected setting is indi- Surround sound* side or the front-passenger side.
Page 91 COMAND COMAND introduction The "LOGIC7 on" function of the harman/ To store the setting: press n. ® If you select "LOGIC7 off", playback of all ® ® kardon LOGIC7 Surround Sound system allows playable formats is as it is on the medium. Opti- The setting is stored and you exit the playback of discrete 5.1 and stereo recordings mum sound effects are not guaranteed at all...
Page 92 COMAND COMAND introduction Switching off an audio/video source If you insert a CD or DVD, the audio/video source is automatically activated. Switching an active audio source on and To switch off: select "Audio" "Au- dio" "Audio off". The audio source is switched off, "Au- dio off"...
Page 93: Comand Radio
COMAND COMAND radio COMAND radio The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 59). Menu overview Radio Presets FM (MW, LW, SW) Sound Station list Autostore Treble (in FM waveband only) Save station Channel presets Bass Frequency input Balance/fader...
Page 94 COMAND COMAND radio Switching to radio mode Switching wavebands P82.86-5063-31 Select "Audio" "Audio" "Radio". You can switch the radio between the FM, MW, LW and SW wavebands. Select "Audio" "Audio" "Radio" Press the M function button once or waveband display 5. twice.
Page 95 COMAND COMAND radio Slide or turn when the main Press n after selecting the main area. Storing stations area is selected. The preset menu appears. The R dot Twenty stations can be stored in each in front of a preset position indicates waveband.
Page 96 COMAND COMAND radio Storing using autostore RDS frequency diversity P82.86-4839-31 This function automatically stores stations COMAND is equipped with an RDS fre- which can be received in order of their reception quency diversity system in the FM wave- quality. Any stations stored manually in the pre- band.
Page 97 COMAND COMAND radio Select "Audio" "Audio" "Radio" Switching announcements on or off When traffic announcements are switched "Radio". on, a traffic announcement will interrupt First option: select "Audio" "Audio" the audio signal from the currently activat- The tick next to "Frequency fix" indi- "Radio "Radio"...
Page 98: Comand Audio Cd/Audio Dvd
COMAND COMAND audio CD/audio DVD* and MP3 treat the CD as an MP3 file. This means COMAND audio CD/audio DVD* Notes about MP3 mode that it is not possible to access the audio and MP3 Permissible discs CD tracks. Safety notes CD-R and CD-RW File structure on a disc DVD-R and DVD-RW...
Page 99 COMAND COMAND audio CD/audio DVD* and MP3 You must observe the following when as- Permissible MP3 formats Make sure that you know the applicable signing track names: copyright regulations and that you comply COMAND supports the MPEG1 Audio Lay- with these. Track names must have at least one er 3 format.
Page 100 COMAND COMAND audio CD/audio DVD* and MP3 Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs, Place discs back in their cases after Loading the single DVD drive as they could peel off and damage COMAND. use. COMAND is designed to hold discs which com- Protect discs from heat and direct sun- P82.86-5618-31 ply with the EN 60908 standard.
Page 101 COMAND COMAND audio CD/audio DVD* and MP3 Loading into the DVD changer* Wait until the LED for magazine button Repeat the last two steps until all trays 3 which you pressed flashes quickly. are loaded. The DVD changer* has a fixed magazine Slide a disc into slot 1.
Page 102 COMAND COMAND audio CD/audio DVD* and MP3 Take the disc out of slot 1. Ejecting CDs and DVDs P82.86-5644-31 If you do not take the disc out of slot 1, COMAND will draw it back in Risk of accident automatically after a short while. Only eject a disc when the vehicle is station- ary.
Page 103 COMAND COMAND audio CD/audio DVD* and MP3 To eject one disc: press desired mag- Ejecting a PCMCIA card azine tray button 2. P82.86-5646-31 Take the disc out of slot 1. If you do not take the disc out of slot 1, the DVD changer will draw it back in automatically after a short while.
Page 104 COMAND COMAND audio CD/audio DVD* and MP3 Menu overview CD or DVD-A* Pause/stop/play Track/Track listing/ Folder Changer/Medium Sound or MP3 (audio DVD mode* Tracks A – Z (MP3 mode only) only) Normal track Pause playback Show track listing Select folder Select medium Treble sequence...
Page 105 COMAND COMAND audio CD/audio DVD* and MP3 Example display in audio CD mode Example display in audio DVD mode* Audio CD, audio DVD* or MP3 operation Load a CD/DVD ( page 79) or P82.86-5045-31 P82.86-5046-31 PCMCIA card ( page 80). Select "Audio"...
Page 106 COMAND COMAND audio CD/audio DVD* and MP3 Example display in MP3 mode To continue playback: select "Audio" Stop function "Audio" "DVD-A" "Play". This function is only available in audio DVD The "Play" display changes to "Pause". mode*. P82.86-5049-31 To stop playback: select "Audio" Selecting CD/DVD/MP3 media "Audio"...
Page 107 COMAND COMAND audio CD/audio DVD* and MP3 Skipping forwards through the tracks skips Slide and hold until the desired To select one folder higher: select to the next track. Skipping backwards through place is reached. the Q icon. the tracks skips to the beginning of the current The display changes to the next folder Selecting a folder track if the track has been playing for more than...
Page 108 The number of audio formats available (AUX) to COMAND. Please consult a off. depends on the DVD. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for further To select an option: select "Audio" information. Select "Audio" "Audio" "DVD-A"...
Page 109: Comand Dvd Video
COMAND COMAND DVD video If you insert thicker discs, e.g. those that contain COMAND DVD video Automatic picture shutoff data on both sides (DVD on one side and audio If the vehicle is travelling faster than ap- data on the other), they cannot be ejected and Safety notes proximately 5 km/h, the picture automat- can damage COMAND.
Page 110 COMAND is set to region code 2 at the fac- tory. This setting can be changed by a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. This will al- low you to play video DVDs with a different region code, provided that they are pro- duced in accordance with the PAL or NTSC TV standard.
Page 111 COMAND COMAND DVD video DVD video menu overview DVD-V Pause/Play Stop Changer Sound (for DVD changer* only) DVD functions Pause playback Stop playback Select medium Treble Brightness Continue playback Bass Contrast Restart playback Balance/fader Colour 3D sound* 16:9 optimised Widescreen...
Page 112 COMAND COMAND DVD video Switching to DVD video mode Load a DVD ( page 79). Select "Video" "Video" "Video P82.86-5316-31 P82.86-5317-31 DVD". Press the M function button once or twice. The number of times you have to press the Illustration: navigation menu activated Illustration: menu system activated function button depends on the operating mode 1 Disc type...
Page 113 COMAND COMAND DVD video Select "Changer". Pause function Picture settings The media list appears. The R dot in- Select "Video" "Video" "Video Adjusting the brightness, contrast or dicates the current medium. DVD". colour Select a medium. Display the menu system if necessary Select "Video"...
Page 114 COMAND COMAND DVD video Select "DVD-V". Selecting menu items in the DVD menu Stopping a film or skipping to the begin- ning or end of a scene The DVD-V menu appears. The R dot Slide in front of the menu item "16:9 opti- Select any menu item from the DVD To confirm the selection: press n.
Page 115 COMAND COMAND DVD video Select the corresponding menu item in Select "Menu language" or "Audio lan- Depending on the DVD, menu items 2 and the DVD menu. guage". 3 may not function in general or may not func- tion at certain points in the DVD menu. Both of these will bring up a selection list.
Page 116 COMAND COMAND DVD video Select "Subtitles" or "Camera angle". Both of these will bring up a selection list. The R dot in front of a list entry in- dicates the current setting. To change the setting: slide turn until the desired setting is reached.
Page 117: Comand Tv
COMAND COMAND TV* COMAND TV* Switching off the picture and sound The constantly changing reception condi- General notes tions while the vehicle is in motion can in- The TV receiver is designed to receive ana- terrupt the signal. If the reception is too logue terrestrial TV channels conforming poor, COMAND can switch off the sound to all standards and digital TV channels...
Page 118 COMAND COMAND TV* TV menu overview Presets Info Teletext Sound Station list Autostore function Information on the current Switch on teletext Treble programme (only for digital channels) Save station Channel preset list dis- Bass play Channel input Channel presets Balance/fader Brightness 3D sound* Contrast...
Page 119 COMAND COMAND TV* Switching to TV mode Hiding or showing the menu system Select "Video" "Video" "TV". To show: press n. To hide: press n after selecting the Hiding or showing the navigation main area. menu P82.86-5318-31 To show: slide qmr. To hide: slide qmr.
Page 120 COMAND COMAND TV* Tuning in stations using the station list Select "Video" "Video" "TV". Tuning in TV channels Display the menu system if necessary As soon as the vehicle or COMAND is in op- Tuning in channels using the navigation ( page 98).
Page 121 COMAND COMAND TV* Tuning in channels by entering the fre- Storing the station to the selected pre- Storing TV channels quency and programme number set position There are twenty preset positions. If you have called up the channel preset Several programmes can be transmitted on Storing stations manually display using "Save station", press n one frequency with digital TV.
Page 122 COMAND COMAND TV* To display the programme preview: Information about the current Displaying the current programme select "Display programme preview". programme or programme preview The channel list indicates the next pro- This function is only available on digital TV This function is only available on digital TV gramme on the channels in the list.
Page 123 COMAND accordingly. A Select "TV" "Brightness" or "Con- The TV receiver may automatically switch to Mercedes-Benz Service Centre can help an alternative channel with the same programme trast" or "Colour". you to select the correct reception region content but a better reception, depending on re- if necessary.
Page 124 COMAND COMAND TV* Select "Yes" or "No". If you select "Yes", COMAND will switch to the country setting you have selected. If you select "No", the country list will appear again.
Page 125 COMAND COMAND TV* Teletext Teletext menu overview TV picture Page Previous Next Stop Zoom Switch on TV pic- Enter a teletext Skip to the previous Skip to the next Switch automatic Zoom in/out on the ture page directly teletext page teletext page page change on/off teletext page...
Page 126 You can connect an external video source Brightness, contrast and colour (AUX) to COMAND. Please consult a ( page 102) Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for further information. Picture format ( page 102) Volume ( page 68) Automatic picture shutoff Balance and fade ( page 69)
Page 127: Comand Telephone
COMAND COMAND telephone* Operating options COMAND telephone* General notes If the mobile phone is inserted in the Safety notes Calls disconnected while the vehicle is bracket, you can operate the phone using in motion the following devices: Risk of accident A call may be disconnected if: Mobile phone keypad Observe the legal requirements in the coun-...
Page 128 COMAND COMAND telephone* Operation using the mobile phone, Lingua- If you attempt to initiate an outgoing Telephone keypad tronic* and the Bluetooth headset is de- call, the "No network" message will ap- scribed in the respective separate pear for a short while. Operating Instructions.
Page 129 COMAND COMAND telephone* To delete individual characters: Entering the number using the Wait until the emergency call centre press the * button. telephone keypad answers and describe the emergency situation. To delete an entire word or number: Enter the digits ( page 107). press and hold the * button until Press the s button.
Page 130 COMAND COMAND telephone* Entering the PIN2 The phone may request the PIN2 in order to use certain functions. A corresponding message appears in the display. Enter the PIN2 digits into the mobile phone. Entering the PUK/PUK2 If you enter the PIN or PIN2 incorrectly three times, the SIM card will be locked.
Page 131 COMAND COMAND telephone* Menu overview Name Call lists DTMF Microphone on/off Display COMAND telephone Display call list selection: Send numerical sequence Switch hands-free book microphone on/off Missed calls Incoming calls Outgoing calls Basic telephone menu Call lists To call up the basic menu: select COMAND can display the following calls in "Tel"...
Page 132 COMAND COMAND telephone* Displaying details about a list entry "Save" has no function if the selected list en- try is already stored in the address book. COMAND can also show a shortened list Select a number category, e.g. "Home". entry in full. Select a telephone category, e.g.
Page 133 COMAND COMAND telephone* Select a number category, e.g. "Home". Select the number to be overwritten. Select a telephone category, e.g. COMAND overwrites the selected "Landline telephone number". number with the new data. Select "Save". Incoming call P68.20-5074-31 The search menu for address book en- Rejecting or accepting the call tries appears.
Page 134 COMAND COMAND telephone* You can also accept calls if the COMAND Entering a telephone number using the Connecting a call to an entry on a call display is not in telephone mode. Once you have telephone keypad list or in the COMAND telephone book accepted the call, the COMAND display shows Call up the basic telephone menu Call up a call list and select an entry...
Page 135 COMAND COMAND telephone* Switching the hands-free microphone Functions during a single call on or off connection Call up the basic telephone menu ( page 110). P68.20-5072-31 To switch off: select "Mike off". P68.20-5070-31 Press the o button. If the microphone is switched off, the >...
Page 136 COMAND COMAND telephone* To switch back to the call display: Press the t button on the tele- In addition to accepting a waiting call, you select "Y Back". phone keypad or the multi-function can also connect a second call actively. steering wheel.
Page 137 COMAND COMAND telephone* Ending all calls To accept: select "Accept" Transferring a call Call up the basic telephone menu From the hands-free mode to the ( page 110) and select "4 End all". Press the s button on the tele- Bluetooth headset and back phone keypad or the multi-function In order to be able to use a Bluetooth head-...
Page 138 COMAND COMAND telephone* Transferring back to hands-free mode Calling up the COMAND phone book Entries with icon 5 are from the phone book on the mobile phone, entries without On most Bluetooth headsets, the call can Select "Tel" "Tel" "Telephone" this icon are from the address book.
Page 139 COMAND COMAND telephone* Selecting an entry To cancel the search: switch from the Starting to dial the number of an entry smart speller to the list. Select an entry ( page 118). Selecting using the smart speller The entry at the top of the list is auto- Press n.
Page 140 COMAND COMAND telephone* To change the language for the in- To cancel an entry: select "Back". put characters: select !. If one of the data fields contains data, a Select the desired language. prompt will appear asking whether you wish to store the entry. To change the character set for the input characters: select #.
Page 141 COMAND COMAND telephone* Using COMAND to delete an entry from the Storing a phone book entry from the phone book on the mobile phone is not support- mobile phone in the address book ed by all mobile phones. Storing as a new address book entry Complete address book entry selected: The entry is deleted from the COMAND Select an entry from the phone book on...
Page 142 COMAND COMAND telephone* Select "Save". Adding telephone numbers to an address book entry The search menu for address book en- tries appears. Select the address book entry ( page 118). Search for the desired entry. P68.20-5073-31 All entries without the T icon are ad- There is a detailed description of searching dress book entries.
Page 143 COMAND COMAND telephone* Select the number to be overwritten. Text messages* (SMS) The input menu appears with the data Text message functions field for entering the new telephone number. The following functions are available: P68.20-5065-31 To enter digits: select all digits one by Receive one from the input characters.
Page 144 COMAND COMAND telephone* Text message (SMS) menu overview Inbox Drafts Outbox Call up the text message inbox Write new text message Call up text message drafts Call up the text message out- (this function is not supported by all mobile phones) Text message (SMS) folders 1 Icon for set folder 2 Shortened text or sender or recipient of...
Page 145 COMAND COMAND telephone* Changing the folder view Selecting a text message Reading a text message (SMS) The text view in a folder shows the first few Call up a folder ( page 123). Select a text message ( page 124) words of a message.
Page 146 COMAND COMAND telephone* To cancel reading aloud: press Enter the telephone number Storing a text message sender in the ad- the o button. ( page 126). dress book Enter any further text, if necessary This function is not possible if the sender’s ( page 127).
Page 147 COMAND COMAND telephone* Writing a new text message (SMS) To change the data field: select the desired data field. A text message may comprise a maximum of 160 characters. Select [ or ]. Select "Tel" "Tel" "Messages" P68.20-5064-31 "New". Entering the telephone number The input menu appears with the data To enter the telephone number using the fields.
Page 148 COMAND COMAND telephone* If the entry contains more than one tele- To change the character set for the Inserting a text module into the mes- phone number: input characters: select #. sage text Select the desired number. Depending on the previous setting, you To move the cursor to the desired will change to letters with special char- position: select Y, Z, [ or ].
Page 149 COMAND COMAND telephone* Select "Back". To enter data: proceed as described in To cancel the change: select "Back". the "Entering the text of the message" If one of the data fields contains new If data has already been changed, a section ( page 127).
Page 150: Comand Navigation System* (Introduction)
Stop and give way signs sions can be obtained from a Load the DVD into the single DVD drive Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Parking or stopping prohibited signs or the DVD changer* (depending Lane narrowing on the version fitted in your vehicle)
Page 151 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (introduction) If possible, carry out the update when the vehicle Loading a DVD into the single DVD drive Loading a DVD into the DVD changer* is stationary. The DVD read speed is higher when the vehicle is stationary than when it is in mo- P82.86-5619-31 tion, so the update will be quicker.
Page 152 Have the system software updated at a whether it is compatible with the cur- Take the DVD out of slot 1. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. rent system software. If you select "Yes" the existing map The map software cannot be updated until data is stored again.
Page 153 If the update is not successfully complet- To cancel an update on the single ed, you will see a message that the map Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service DVD drive: press eject button 2. update is not possible. Centre.
Page 154 General notes After a system software update by a Correct functioning of the navigation sys- Operational readiness of the navigation Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, the in- tem depends amongst other things on GPS system stalled map software may no longer reception. In certain situations, GPS recep- be compatible.
Page 155 When positioning is complete, route guid- The message will then appear again. Consult a COMAND on again and driving on. ance is resumed using navigation an- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. nouncements and route guidance displays. Units of measurement The units of measurement in navigation mode are identical to those set in the in- strument cluster.
Page 156 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (introduction) Input restrictions On vehicles for certain countries, there is a restriction on entering data. The restriction is active above a vehicle speed of about 5 km/h. The restriction is deactivated as soon as the vehicle speed drops below about 3 km/h.
Page 157 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (introduction) Navigation system* menu overview Guide Route Position Destination (only with route (only with route guidance active) guidance active) Select a special Call up RDS-TMC Call up route Call up the Call up the current Enter a destination destination from the traffic messages info...
Page 158 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (introduction) Calling up the map display and switching to navigation mode Press the N function button once or twice. P68.20-5051-31 P68.20-5186-31 The number of times you have to press the function button depends on the operating mode currently selected.
Page 159 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (introduction) Adjusting the map scale Moving the map It is only possible to adjust the map scale It is only possible to move the map with the with the menu system hidden (full-screen map menu system hidden. P68.20-5112-31 display).
Page 160 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (introduction) Hiding the crosshair Display 2 may be the name of a road, for Basic settings example, provided the digital map contains the Press the L back button. You can make the following settings regard- necessary data. less of whether route guidance is active or inac- The crosshair disappears and the map If no data is available, display 2 shows:...
Page 161 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (introduction) To set the map orientation: select To adjust: select "Navi" "Navi" The list shows all icons that are contained in "Navi" "Navi" "Map display". "Map display". the digital map across all countries. However, not all the special destinations are available in all The map display list appears.
Page 162 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (introduction) Display options with geo-coordinate Selecting the route type Select "Navi" "Navi" "Mode". display switched on The mode list appears. A R dot indi- You can select the following route types: If the crosshair is displayed on the map cates the current setting.
Page 163 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (introduction) Setting route options To exit the menu: slide omp. COMAND will verify whether it can This function allows you to set the following implement the options if you selected options for route guidance: them with route guidance active. "Avoid motorways"...
Page 164: Comand Navigation System* (Entering A Destination)
COMAND COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) COMAND navigation system* Entering a destination by address (entering a destination) In certain countries, it is not possible to en- ter an address if the vehicle is travelling at more Risk of accident than approximately 5 km/h.
Page 165 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) Selecting the country Town list with input characters With input characters 6, you can only se- lect the characters that are currently available. If this list appears, input characters 6 are You can only select countries that are stored Which these are depends on the current input activated automatically.
Page 166 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) To accept the first list entry: press To change manually to the town list To confirm the selection: press n. and hold n until the address input without input characters: slide qm. If the town name is followed by icon 1 menu appears.
Page 167 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) Postcode list with input characters To accept the first list entry: press With input characters 4, you can only se- and hold n until the address input lect the digits that are currently available. Which If this list appears, input characters 4 are menu appears.
Page 168 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) Postcode list without input characters The postcode is automatically entered. Road name list with input characters You can now enter the street for a more If this list appears, input characters 6 are precise location ( page 147).
Page 169 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) To accept the first list entry: press To change manually to the road With input characters 6, you can only se- and hold n until the address input name list without input characters: lect the characters that are currently available.
Page 170 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) Press the L back button. Centre list with input characters With input characters 6, you can only se- lect the characters that are currently available. To confirm the selection: press n. If this list appears, input characters 6 are Which these are depends on the current input activated automatically.
Page 171 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) To accept the first list entry: press To change manually to the centre Press the L back button. and hold n until the address input list without input characters: slide To confirm the selection: press n. menu appears.
Page 172 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) House number list with input characters To accept the first list entry: press With input characters 4, you can only se- and hold n until the address input lect the digits that are currently available. Which If this list appears, input characters 4 are menu appears.
Page 173 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) House number list without input Entering a junction name characters You can only enter junctions that are stored on the digital map. P82.86-5330 Select "Junction" in the address input menu. P82.86-5329-31 The display shows either the junction list with input characters or without in- put characters ( page 153).
Page 174 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) To accept the first list entry: press To change manually to the junction With input characters 4, you can only se- and hold n until the address input list without input characters: slide lect the characters that are currently available.
Page 175 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) To confirm the selection: press n. Select "Yes" or "No". Entering a destination from the After you have confirmed your selec- If you select "Yes", COMAND will stop destination memory tion, the address input menu appears route guidance and start route calcula- Select "Navi"...
Page 176 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) Destination memory list with input With input characters 4, you can only se- To delete an entire entry: select ) in lect the characters that are currently available. characters the bottom line and press and hold n Which these are depends on the current input until the entire entry has been deleted.
Page 177 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) Destination memory list without input Select "Navi" "Destination" "Us- Entering the destination from the characters ing map". list of previous destinations In both these cases, you will see the Select "Navi" "Destination" "From map with a crosshair.
Page 178 To select a category: select the cate- predefined categories: gory, e.g. "Filling station". To adjust the map scale: turn ymz. "Mercedes-Benz service" COMAND first looks for destinations in Turning clockwise enlarges the map, "Hospital" the immediate vicinity of the vehicle turning anti-clockwise reduces the map and near to the vehicle’s route.
Page 179 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) The left-hand part of the display shows Subsequent destination input may differ, Changing an intermediate stop the destinations on the map. The desti- depending on your selection: If an intermediate stop has already been nation marked in the list is highlighted "Address input"...
Page 180: Comand Navigation System* (Special Destination Entry)
COMAND COMAND navigation system* (special destination entry) Option 2 Select "Destination" "From POIs" COMAND navigation system* "Global POI" in map view with the menu (special destination entry) Enter an address in the address input system displayed ( page 137). menu ( page 143). Entering a special destination in the The category list appears.
Page 181 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (special destination entry) If you have entered more than the Assigning a special destination country and the town, categories sort- category ed alphabetically and special destina- The categories and special destinations P82.86-5334-31 tions sorted by distance within a 20 km available depend on the distance from the radius of the address entered are avail- vehicle position you have set for the spe-...
Page 182 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (special destination entry) During the character selection procedure Press the L back button. Main category list without input charac- described below, list entry always ters The input characters 6 disappear if CO- shows a category that most closely match- MAND is able to uniquely assign the char- es the current input string.
Page 183 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (special destination entry) To confirm the selection: press n. To confirm the selection: press n. Main categories with icon 2 either The special destination list is displayed contain special destinations or sub- after you have selected a sub-category. P82.86-5335-31 categories.
Page 184 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (special destination entry) Special destination list In the special destination list, you can ei- Special destination list with input char- ther select a special destination or enter acters The illustration below shows an example the name of the special destination. of the special destination list for the "RESTAURANT"...
Page 185 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (special destination entry) During the character selection procedure To cancel an entry: select "Back" in Special destination list without input described below, list entry always the bottom line and press n. characters shows the special destination that most closely matches the current input string.
Page 186 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (special destination entry) List options Options only in special destination lists If there are no special destinations available, the "Back" menu item is auto- To display details about the select- Options in category and special matically highlighted and you cannot ed entry: select "Options"...
Page 187 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (special destination entry) To start route calculation: select "Start", see also ( page 154). A prompt appears asking whether the special destination should be used as the destination. Select "Yes" or "No". If you select "Yes", route calculation begins.
Page 188: Comand Navigation System* (Route Guidance)
COMAND COMAND navigation system* (route guidance) COMAND guides you to your destination COMAND navigation system* Examples of displays and audible by means of navigation commands in the (route guidance) messages for a change of direction form of audible navigation announcements Changes of direction have three phases: Route guidance and route guidance displays.
Page 189 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (route guidance) Announcement phase COMAND announces the imminent change of direction. Based on the example display below, the change of direction is an- nounced 200 metres before the change of P82.86-5194-31 P82.86-5195-31 direction with the "Please take the second turning left"...
Page 190 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (route guidance) The filled-in section of distance graphic 3 Lane recommendations gets shorter the nearer you get to the announced On multi-lane roads, COMAND can display change of direction. lane recommendations for the next change Manoeuvre phase of direction.
Page 191 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (route guidance) Explanation of the lane Example of a display without Display Meaning recommendations changes of direction With lower Lane added due Recommended lane 6 boundary line to the change of In this lane, you will be able to com- (lane 6 or 7) direction plete the next two changes of direction...
Page 192 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (route guidance) Destination or destination area Off-road and off-map reached Route guidance to an off-road When you reach your destination, you will destination see a display to this effect and route guid- COMAND can guide you to destinations ance is automatically ended.
Page 193 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (route guidance) Route guidance from an off-road loca- At the start of the route guidance, you will Navigation announcements tion to a destination see the "Off map" message and an arrow. If Russian or Chinese is set as the system The arrow shows the compass heading to If the vehicle position is within the area language, the navigation announcements are in...
Page 194 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (route guidance) To switch off navigation announce- ments: press and hold the o button during an announcement until the an- nouncement is switched off. You will briefly see the message "The guidance instructions have been mut- ed".
Page 195: Comand Navigation System* (During Route Guidance)
COMAND COMAND navigation system* (during route guidance) Select "Route" "Route browser" COMAND navigation system* in map view with the menu system dis- (during route guidance) played ( page 137). Interrupting route guidance The route browser appears. Select "Destination" "Cancel route P82.86-5061-31 At the top of the display, you will see in- guidance"...
Page 196 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (during route guidance) Distance to destination 1, estimated time of ar- To start route calculation: select rival 6 and estimated remaining driving time 5 "Start", see also ( page 154). are not shown until the route calculation is com- To delete the blockage: select "Navi"...
Page 197: Comand Navigation System
COMAND COMAND navigation system* (dynamic route guidance with RDS-TMC) To switch off: select the "Fastest COMAND navigation system* route" or "Short route". (dynamic route guidance with RDS- TMC) Proceed as described in the "Selecting the route type" section ( page 141). An RDS-TMC radio station transmits free- of-charge RDS-TMC traffic reports in addi- P68.20-5188-31...
Page 198 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (dynamic route guidance with RDS-TMC) More possible icon displays are shown be- RDS-TMC displays on the map low. COMAND can show certain traffic inci- dents on the map. These displays can be seen on map scales 50 m (0.05 miles) to 50 km (50 miles).
Page 199 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (dynamic route guidance with RDS-TMC) List when route guidance is not active To read the report: select a road, an Displaying RDS-TMC traffic reports area or region. When route guidance is not active, the list Displaying the report list shows all the roads, areas or regions for You will find an example of a report on which reports are available.
Page 200 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (dynamic route guidance with RDS-TMC) To read the report: select a road, or Possible contents of a message an area or region. (example) You will find an example of a report on ( page 179). P68.20-5084-31 To close the list: slide one or more times.
Page 201 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (dynamic route guidance with RDS-TMC) Below you will see the icons for possible in- The "Messages on route" menu item has no cidents. function if there are no reports on the route. COMAND reads out the messages in sequence.
Page 202: Comand Navigation System* (Destination Memory)
COMAND COMAND navigation system* (destination memory) The "Own address" list entry is auto- Assigning your own address for the COMAND navigation system* matically highlighted unless you have first time or editing your own address (destination memory) entered a character using the input Select "Navi"...
Page 203 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (destination memory) Using the address book entry as your Country name as international country ab- breviation for vehicles (e.g. D for Germany, own address Destination memory list without in- E for Spain, F for France, I for Italy, etc.) put characters: press n immediately.
Page 204 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (destination memory) To select a country: select the de- Saving after the address has been en- Selecting storage options sired country from the list. tered Storing a destination with no name To enter the town: proceed in the Select "Save"...
Page 205 COMAND COMAND navigation system* (destination memory) Select the desired category, e.g. The destination memory list appears ei- "Home". ther with or without input characters. Whether or not the input characters are The menu appears for searching for an displayed depends on the number of address book entry.
Page 206: Comand Navigation System* (Previous Destinations)
COMAND COMAND navigation system* (previous destinations) COMAND navigation system* Storing the crosshair position in the (previous destinations) list of previous destinations COMAND automatically stores the previous A crosshair appears on the map if you have destinations for which the route calculation was moved the map manually.
Page 207: Comand Address Book
COMAND COMAND address book COMAND address book Calling up the address book Creating a new address book entry Select "Tel" "Tel" "Address book". Observe the following when creating a new General notes address book entry: The address book basic display ap- The address book contains the entries that You can define your own address in the destina- pears.
Page 208 COMAND COMAND address book To enter data into a field: select all To cancel an entry: select "Back". characters one by one from the input If one of the data fields contains new characters. data, a prompt will appear asking To toggle upper and lower case for whether you wish to store the entry.
Page 209 COMAND COMAND address book Switching from the smart speller to the To enter characters: select the char- list acters one by one of the entry you are searching for. Slide repeatedly or press n until To delete individual characters: se- the smart speller is hidden.
Page 210 COMAND COMAND address book Searching using the list Select an address book entry in the ad- Switching between home and business dress book basic menu ( page 187). details If necessary, switch from the smart speller to the list ( page 188). Press n.
Page 211 COMAND COMAND address book Closing the detailed display Displaying details from an entry in Display details about an address book the phone book on the mobile phone Select "Back". entry ( page 189). Searching for the desired entry Changing an entry Select "Options"...
Page 212 COMAND COMAND address book Select "Save". Select "Options" "Add tel. no.". Proceed as of the step "To enter data into a field" in the "Creating a new ad- COMAND stores the data if there are Select a number category, e.g. "Home". dress book entry"...
Page 213 COMAND COMAND address book Address data incomplete or does not The "Call" menu item is only available if Starting route guidance to an entry correspond with the digital map data COMAND is equipped with the text message To do this, COMAND must be equipped with function.
Page 214 COMAND COMAND address book To select a country: select the de- Adding or changing a voice entry Select "Options" "Voice tag" "Lis- sired country from the list. ten". You can add one voice entry per address To enter the town: proceed in the You will hear the voice entry.
Page 215 COMAND COMAND address book Select "Save". Storing a phone book entry in an selected number category. Otherwise, existing entry you will see a prompt asking whether The input menu appears with the data one of the existing numbers should be fields.
Page 216 COMAND COMAND address book To import: start data transfer on the external device ( operating instruc- tions of the device concerned). If there is no address book entry with the same surname, COMAND imports the data. If there is already an address book en- try with the same surname, a prompt will appear asking whether the existing data should be overwritten.
Page 217: Comand System Settings
COMAND COMAND system settings COMAND system settings Systems setting menu overview Display Time Text reader Lingua- Language Favourites Services* Reset tronic* Display design Time settings Text reader Linguatronic* Language Assign Bluetooth* Reset settings settings settings programmable settings COMAND button to factory settings The increment value for setting the minutes Display design...
Page 218 COMAND COMAND system settings Setting the time zone and switching Subsequent operation depends on: To switch automatic changeover on between summer and standard time or off: select "Autom. S/W time". whether your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system* You have switched the function on or The correct time zone and summer/ off.
Page 219 COMAND COMAND system settings Setting the time/date format Setting the language Voice training comprises two parts. You train the system to recognise digits in the Select "Vehicle" "System settings" Select "Vehicle" "System settings" first part and specific commands in the "Time"...
Page 220 COMAND COMAND system settings Select "Yes" or "No". Deleting existing voice training data Assigning the programmable button If you select "No", the voice training will Select "Vehicle" "System settings" (favourites) be cancelled. The data from the first "Linguatronic" "Delete individuali- part is stored automatically.
Page 221 COMAND COMAND system settings "Tow-away protection"* It is possible to establish a Bluetooth con- Bluetooth* settings You can use the programmable button nection between COMAND and the follow- to prime or deactivate tow-away pro- General information about Bluetooth ing types of device: tection*.
Page 222 COMAND COMAND system settings To cancel the search: select "Can- Displaying details about a Bluetooth cel". device The second time you call up the list, and Call up the Bluetooth device list P82.86-5068-31 subsequently, the device list appears im- ( page 200). mediately if COMAND has not been Select the desired device.
Page 223 COMAND COMAND system settings Revoking authorisation for a Bluetooth On devices which do not have an input key- Reset device pad (e.g. headsets), the access number is prede- You can reset COMAND back to its factory termined. In this case, it is not necessary to Call up the Bluetooth device list settings.
Page 224: Comand Vehicle
COMAND COMAND vehicle Select "Vehicle". Make sure that the rear window blind can COMAND vehicle move freely. Otherwise, the blind or other ob- The main area is active. The components and operating principles of jects could be damaged. COMAND can be found on ( page 59). To select the "rear window blind"...
Page 225 COMAND COMAND vehicle To select the function: slide Risk of injury turn ymz. P82.86-5649-31 A tick appears in the corresponding Make sure that nobody can become trapped box when the option is selected. when you activate the easy-entry/exit fea- ture. To confirm the selection: press n.
Page 226 COMAND COMAND vehicle To confirm the selection: press n. P82.86-5651-31 P82.86-5652-31 Setting exterior lighting delayed switch-off You can set whether and for how long you wish the exterior lighting to remain on in the dark after the doors are closed. The ex- terior lighting automatically switches off after the switch-off delay has elapsed.
Page 227 COMAND COMAND vehicle To select the "Interior lighting de- To select the duration: slide layed switch-off" menu: slide turn ymz. P82.86-4850-31 turn ymz. To confirm the selection: press n. P82.86-4852-31 A selection list appears. P82.86-5653-31 To select the duration: slide turn ymz.
Page 228 COMAND COMAND vehicle To set the brightness: slide P82.86-5654-31 turn ymz. To confirm the selection: press n. Switching the locator lighting on or P82.86-5650-31 If you switch the locator lighting to "On", the following come on in the dark after you have unlocked the vehicle using the re- mote control: To set the brightness: slide...
Page 229 COMAND COMAND vehicle To switch automatic locking on or To confirm the selection: press n. Switching automatic locking on off: press n. or off P82.86-5656-31 You can use this function to activate or deactivate automatic central locking. If Select "Vehicle" "Vehicle"...
Page 230 COMAND COMAND vehicle P82.86-5000-31 Priming/deactivating tow-away Select "Vehicle" "Vehicle" "Boot protection* lid opening limiter". You can assign this function to the program- mable button ( page 199). A tick appears when the boot lid limiter function is switched on. Select "Vehicle". The main area is active.
Page 231: Comand Automatic Air
COMAND COMAND automatic air conditioning You can access the menu for the automat- COMAND automatic air conditioning Setting the temperature ic air conditioning via the air-conditioning The components and operating principles of You can set the temperature separately for function line. COMAND can be found on ( page 59).
Page 232 COMAND COMAND automatic air conditioning Setting the air distribution Setting the airflow Central air-conditioning menu You can set the air distribution separately You can set the airflow separately for the The central air-conditioning menu is in for the driver’s side and front-passenger driver’s side and front-passenger side.
Page 233 COMAND COMAND automatic air conditioning Air-conditioning function line Select Controlling the air conditioning Environmental note air-conditioning central menu. centrally The cooling system uses the refrigerant You can use the "Mono" function to set all P82.86-5684-31 R134A. This refrigerant does not damage the air-conditioning zones in the vehicle to the earth’s ozone layer.
Page 234 COMAND COMAND automatic air conditioning The "Mono" function is automatically If the vehicle has become very warm and P82.86-5692-31 switched off if you: the automatic air conditioning is cooling the interior, the blower settings are briefly change automatic air conditioning set- cancelled.
Page 235 COMAND COMAND automatic air conditioning Auxiliary heating, departure time* departure time is reached, the auxiliary Deselecting a departure time heating continues to heat for a further Air-conditioning function line Air- You can use the "Auxiliary heating, depar- 5 minutes and then switches off. conditioning central menu select ture time"...
Page 236 COMAND COMAND automatic air conditioning P82.86-5694-31 To change the hour or minute(s): slide or turn ymz. To switch between hour and minute(s): slide omp. To store the departure time: press n.
Page 237: Comand Seat Adjustment
COMAND COMAND seat adjustment When you press the O function button, Make sure the key is in position 2 in the COMAND seat adjustment the previously set seat is active. ignition lock. Lumbar support To adjust the lumbar support: slide Press the O button.
Page 238 COMAND COMAND seat adjustment To select the seat: slide or turn P82.86-5638-31 P82.86-5639-31 ymz. To confirm the selection: press n. Exiting the menu There are several ways of exiting the menu for the multi-contour seat: Press the O function button. Slide or turn until the de-...
Page 239 COMAND COMAND seat adjustment To confirm the selection: press n. Adjusting the backrest curvature in the Multi-contour dynamic driving seat* upper back region A crosshair appears. You can make two The multi-contour dynamic driving seat au- settings: This function allows you to adjust the air tomatically adapts the sides of the back- cushions in the upper back region of the rest to your current driving style.
Page 240 COMAND COMAND seat adjustment Slide or turn until the de- P82.86-5031-31 sired setting is reached. To store the setting: press n. Massage function (PULSE)* The massage function helps you to prevent muscle tension on long journeys. Select the seat ( page 216). To select "Pulse mode": slide turn ymz.
Page 242 Controls Opening and closing ..222 Automatic transmission ..261 Key positions....229 Instrument cluster .
Page 243: Opening And Closing
Controls Opening and closing Do not expose the key to high levels of elec- Opening and closing Risk of accident tromagnetic radiation. It may otherwise no long- er function correctly. Key with remote control Never leave children unsupervised in the ve- You can also use the remote control to open The vehicle’s equipment includes two keys hicle.
Page 244 Controls Opening and closing To lock the vehicle centrally: press To unlock centrally: press the Œ KEYLESS GO key* button. button twice. ‹ The items of optional equipment which can The turn signals flash three times if the The turn signals flash once. The locking be supplied with your vehicle include two doors and boot lid are closed.
Page 245 Controls Opening and closing all the doors must be closed You can also use the KEYLESS GO key in the same way as a normal key with remote control. If the engine has been started using the P80.35-2243-31 The ignition lock is located underneath the KEYLESS GO button, you can switch off the KEYLESS GO button ( page 230).
Page 246 Controls Opening and closing The vehicle may accidentally lock or unlock Locking the vehicle from the boot* P80.61-2228-31 if the KEYLESS GO key is within one metre of the On vehicles with the boot lid remote clos- vehicle and: ing feature*, you can close the boot from water splashes against the door handle outside.
Page 247 Controls Opening and closing Individual settings To lock the vehicle centrally: touch Checking the batteries the door handle outside. If you frequently drive alone, you may wish Press the ‹ or Œ button. The locking knobs in the doors drop to change the function of the KEYLESS GO The batteries in the remote control are down.
Page 248 Controls Opening and closing Door power closing Power closing Automatic locking The power closing pulls the doors and boot Push the door into the lock beyond the The vehicle will lock itself once you have lid into the locks automatically, even if they first detent.
Page 249 Controls Opening and closing To lock: press button 2. Risk of accident To unlock: press button 1. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. They could open a door from the in- side – even if it is locked – and thereby en- danger themselves and others.
Page 250: Key Positions
Controls Key positions Position 1 Key positions KEYLESS GO* Pressing the KEYLESS GO button without Press KEYLESS GO button 1 once. Key with remote control depressing the brake pedal corresponds to The seats can now be adjusted, for ex- the different key positions in the ignition P54.25-5003-31 ample.
Page 251 Controls Key positions Removing the KEYLESS GO button You can pull the KEYLESS GO button out of the ignition lock and start the vehicle using a key in the conventional way. P15.10-2192-31 1 KEYLESS GO button 2 Ignition lock When you change back from using the key to using the KEYLESS GO function, the system requires 2 seconds recognition time before you will be able to use the KEYLESS GO button as...
Page 252: Seats
Controls Seats Adjusting the seat electrically Seats Risk of injury Front seats P54.25-5004-31 Your seat must be adjusted in such a way that allows you to wear your seat belt prop- Risk of accident erly ( page 244). Observe the following points: Only adjust the driver’s seat when the vehi- cle is stationary.
Page 253 Controls Seats Make sure the key is in position 1 or 2 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment Risk of injury in the ignition lock or that the respec- Forwards or backwards: slide tive door is open. switch 5 to the left or right. Make sure that the back of your head is sup- ported at about eye level by the centre of Head restraint height...
Page 254 Controls Seats Multi-contour dynamic driving seat* Seat heating P54.25-5006-31 You can set the characteristics of the The red indicator lamps in the buttons indi- multi-contour dynamic driving seat using cate the heating level you have selected. COMAND ( page 216). Level ®...
Page 255 Controls Seats seat heating is not switched off after 20 minutes Easy-entry/exit feature The front-passenger seat can be adjusted if the seat ventilation is switched on simultane- with the key removed from the ignition lock The easy-entry/exit feature allows you to ously.
Page 256 Controls Seats Folding the front seat backrest forward Risk of injury Risk of injury The recessed handle for unlocking the seat Make sure that nobody can become trapped Make sure that nobody can become trapped backrest is on the top of the seat. when you activate the easy-entry/exit fea- when moving the seat.
Page 257 Controls Seats Rear seats P91.16-2447-31 Risk of injury Rear head restraints Make sure that the seat backrest is en- gaged. The seat belt will not work unless the backrest is engaged. If the backrest is not Risk of injury engaged, the "Front right seat backrest not Make sure that the head restraints are fold- locked"...
Page 258 Controls Seats Folding up pneumatically* If a rear passenger inserts the belt into the buckle, the head restraint on the corresponding seat folds up automatically. Press and hold button 1 until the head restraints are folded up. Folding up manually P91.16-2448-31 Pull the head restraint up by hand until it engages in place.
Page 259: Steering Wheel
Controls Steering wheel Steering wheel Adjusting the steering wheel Steering wheel heating* The steering wheel heating heats the leath- P46.15-2233-31 Risk of accident er areas of the steering wheel. The steering wheel can be adjusted when P46.11-2041-31 there is no key in the ignition lock and the driver’s door is open.
Page 260: Mirrors
Controls Mirrors The exterior mirror on the driver’s side is al- Mirrors P88.70-2397-31 ways selected when you press button for the Before starting off, adjust the rear-view first time. mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a The choice of mirror remains active for up to way that you can get a good overview of 15 seconds after you have adjusted the exterior road and traffic conditions.
Page 261 Controls Mirrors Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors Exterior mirror parking position Risk of injury The anti-dazzle function of the rear-view To make parking easier, the exterior mirror Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an au- mirror and the exterior mirror on the driv- on the front-passenger side swings into tomatic anti-dazzle mirror breaks.
Page 262 Controls Mirrors Make sure the "Lower mirror when re- versing" function is switched on in the "Exterior – mirror convenience settings" submenu in COMAND. Engage reverse gear. When you engage reverse gear, the most re- cently selected exterior mirror is selected auto- matically.
Page 263: Memory Function
Controls Memory function Memory function Calling up a stored setting P54.25-5102-31 You can store up to three different settings Press and hold relevant storage posi- using the memory button. tion switch 1, 2 or 3 until the seat, steering wheel and mirrors have moved The following settings are stored as a sin- to the stored position.
Page 264 Controls Memory function Make sure that the vehicle is stationary Storing the exterior mirror parking and the key is in position 2 in the igni- position* tion lock. To make parking easier, you can set the Press button 3 repeatedly until the ex- position of the exterior mirror on the front- terior mirror on the front-passenger passenger side so that you can see the...
Page 265: Wearing Seat Belts
Controls Wearing seat belts Wearing seat belts Do not route the belt strap over sharp- Children less than 1.50 m tall or under edged or fragile objects, especially if 12 years of age cannot wear the seat these are located on or in your clothing, belts properly.
Page 266 Risk of injury the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- You could be injured in an accident if you ommends that you use a use seat belts which: Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose.
Page 267 Controls Wearing seat belts For certain countries only: regardless of whether the driver's and front passenger seat belts have already been fastened, the seat belt warning lamp < comes on for approximately 6 seconds each time the en- gine is started. The seat belt warning lamp then goes out, provided the driver and front passenger have already fastened their seat belts.
Page 268: Lights
ˆ Right-hand parking lamp on ing in these countries. You can obtain informa- ning. ‚ Left-hand parking lamp on tion about this from any Mercedes-Benz Service If you turn the light switch to another posi- Centre. C Side lamp indicator lamp tion apart from M or *, the appropriate †...
Page 269 Controls Lights Automatic headlamp mode To switch on: turn the light switch to Risk of accident The side lamps, dipped-beam headlamps The side lamps are switched on or off When it is dark, only turn the light switch and licence plate lighting are switched automatically when the key is in posi- from * to B when the vehicle is sta- on or off automatically, depending on the...
Page 270 Controls Lights Switching on the rear foglamp the engine is running Push the combination switch in the di- rection of arrow 1. the lights are switched on Pull the light switch out to the second detent. The main-beam headlamps come on. you have wiped with washer fluid fifteen main-beam indicator lamp in times...
Page 271 Controls Lights Active light function The cornering light on the side of the The cornering light function may remain on for a short time. The cornering light function remains turn signal goes on. For the Active light function, the dipped- on for a maximum of three minutes.
Page 272 Controls Lights Extended range foglamps Interior lighting P54.25-5012-31 The extended range foglamps reduce the When you unlock the vehicle from the out- glare experienced by the driver and im- side, the interior lighting is switched off. Howev- er, as soon as you press one of the interior prove the illumination of the left-hand edge lighting buttons, the selected light comes on and of the carriageway when driving on the...
Page 273 Controls Lights Overhead control panel Automatic control Manual control To switch off: press button 4. Front interior lighting P68.00-4342-31 The OFF indicator lamp next to the but- To switch on or off: press button 3. ton lights up. Rear interior lighting To switch on: press button 4.
Page 274: Windscreen Wipers
Controls Windscreen wipers In dry weather conditions, switch the wind- If you have set intermittent wipe, the rain Windscreen wipers screen wipers off. Otherwise, dirt on the surface sensor is activated. The appropriate wiping of the rain sensor or optical effects may cause frequency is set automatically, according P54.25-5013-31 undesired windscreen wiper sweeps.
Page 275: Side Windows
Controls Side windows You can also open or close the side win- Side windows Risk of injury dows: Never leave children unsupervised in the ve- Risk of injury from the outside using the "Summer opening hicle. Always take the KEYLESS GO key with feature"...
Page 276 Controls Side windows P54.25-5014-31 Risk of injury Risk of injury If the window is obstructed during closing, If the window is obstructed during automat- the closing procedure is aborted. The win- ic closing, the closing procedure is aborted dow remains in this position as long as you and the window reopens slightly.
Page 277: Driving And Parking
Controls Driving and parking Do not depress the accelerator pedal when Starting the engine with KEYLESS GO* Driving and parking starting the engine. Risk of accident Risk of accident P27.60-2865-31 Do not keep any objects in the driver’s foot- Your vehicle can be started as long as the well.
Page 278 Controls Driving and parking The KEYLESS GO button is located on the AMG vehicles: at low engine temperatures Turn signals (below 20°C), the maximum engine speed is lim- dashboard between the steering column ited to protect the engine. Avoid operating the and the centre console.
Page 279 Controls Driving and parking Electric parking brake Releasing the electric parking brake au- Parking tomatically P42.20-2324-31 The electric parking brake of your car is re- Risk of injury leased automatically if the following condi- Never leave children unsupervised in the ve- tions are fulfilled: hicle.
Page 280 Controls Driving and parking Applying the electric parking brake man- The red ! indicator lamp in the instru- Stopping the engine ually ment cluster comes on. Move the automatic transmission se- Press handle 1. In addition to the electric parking brake, lector lever to P.
Page 281 Controls Driving and parking It is possible to switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding the KEYLESS GO button for approximately 3 sec- onds. If you have switched off the engine using the KEYLESS GO button and have opened a door, the automatic transmission automatically switches to P.
Page 282: Automatic Transmission
Controls Automatic transmission Automatic transmission Selector lever Risk of fire The selector lever is located on the right- Make sure that the exhaust system does not Risk of accident hand side of the steering column. come into contact with easily ignitable ma- The movement of the pedals must not be im- terial such as dry grass or petrol.
Page 283 Controls Automatic transmission Engaging reverse gear R Engaging park position P automatically Gear shift process Park position P is engaged automatically if: Push the selector lever up beyond the The automatic transmission shifts into in- first point of resistance. dividual gears automatically. This automat- you switch off the engine using the key ic gearshifting behaviour is determined by: and remove it, or if you switch off the...
Page 284 Controls Automatic transmission If the gearshift display has failed, pull away Gear shift displays ë Neutral carefully to check whether the desired gear is The current transmission position and engaged. It is best to select transmission posi- No power is transmitted from the drive program (S/C/M) appear in the tion D and drive program S or C.
Page 285 Controls Automatic transmission Steering wheel gearshift buttons/ steering wheel gearshift paddles* You can restrict or extend the shift range using the steering wheel gearshift buttons P27.60-2840-31 or the steering wheel gearshift paddles P27.60-2841-31 (AMG vehicles only). You can change gear yourself using the steering wheel gearshift buttons or steering wheel gearshift pad- dles in the manual drive program.
Page 286 Controls Automatic transmission Extending the shift range/upshifting In the manual gearshift program, the auto- Steering wheel gearshift buttons matic transmission does not shift up on its own Press button 1 on the left-hand side of even at the maximum permissible speed for the Steering wheel gearshift buttons the steering wheel.
Page 287 Controls Automatic transmission Shift ranges Steering wheel gearshift paddles ç The automatic transmission Pull on the left-hand paddle until a shift shifts only as far as second When the transmission is in position D, range appears in the multi-function dis- gear.
Page 288 Controls Automatic transmission Stopping brake pedal. This allows you enough time Driving tips to move your foot from the brake pedal If you are only stopping briefly: Accelerator pedal position to the accelerator pedal and to pull away Stay in drive position D. without the vehicle immediately rolling Your style of driving influences how the au- away.
Page 289 Controls Automatic transmission Working on the vehicle You can select the following drive pro- P27.60-2791-31 grams: Risk of accident Drive Settings When work is being carried out on the vehi- program cle, always secure your vehicle with the electric parking brake and shift the automat- C Comfort Standard setting with ic transmission to the P park position.
Page 290 Controls Automatic transmission Drive program C has the following charac- Manual drive program Upshifting teristics: Press the button on the right-hand side Warm up the engine quickly. Do not make Comfortable engine and suspension of the steering wheel. use of the engine’s full output until its normal op- tuning.
Page 291 Controls Automatic transmission Kickdown Deactivating You can also use kickdown for maximum Press program selector button 1 re- acceleration in manual drive program M. peatedly until the letter S or C appears in the multi-function display. AMG vehicles: kickdown is not possible in the manual gearshift program.
Page 292: Instrument Cluster
1 To set the instrument lighting and the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends multi-function display that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- 2 To set the COMAND display tre for this purpose. In particular, work rele- Brighter: turn clockwise.
Page 293 Controls Instrument cluster Coolant temperature gauge Outside temperature display The coolant temperature gauge is in the in- Risk of accident strument cluster on the left-hand side. The coolant temperature may rise to When the temperature displayed is just above freezing point, the road surface may 120 °C under normal operating conditions be icy, especially in wooded areas or on and if the concentration of antifreeze/...
Page 294: On-Board Computer
Controls On-board computer Settings, functions, submenus and any On-board computer 1 Multi-function display faults which occur are displayed in the text The on-board computer is activated as field. 2 s Accepts a call* soon as you turn the key to position 2 in t Ends a call* the ignition lock.
Page 295 Controls On-board computer Press the & or ( button repeat- edly to change the basic menus. The number of menus depends on the op- tional equipment in your vehicle. The L back button will take you up one menu level. From the top menu level, you will always go to the last active screen from the "Trip"...
Page 296 Controls On-board computer You will find the explanations for the indi- Basic menus vidual menus in the following table. P54.32-3664-00 Trip ( page 277) Navigation* ( page 278) Audio ( page 280) Telephone* ( page 282) Standard display Navigation tips Select radio station Answer call Trip computer after start...
Page 297 Controls On-board computer P54.32-3963-00 Assistance* ( page 284) Service ( page 285) Settings ( page 286) AMG* ( page 287) Distance display* for Call up messages Daytime driving lights Gear display Distronic*/ Engine oil temperature Distronic Plus* Vehicle electrical system volt- Distance warning system* for Tyre pressure Intelligent Light System...
Page 298 Controls On-board computer Press % or $ to select "After Consumption statistics since the last Trip menu start". reset You will find a menu overview on ( page 275). You will find a menu overview on P54.32-3366-31 ( page 275). In the "Trip"...
Page 299 Controls On-board computer Press % to select "Yes" and # to The consumption statistics since the last re- P54.32-3369-31 confirm. set are automatically reset after 9,999 hours or 99,999 kilometres. Navigation* menu Calling up the range You will find a menu overview on ( page 275).
Page 300 Controls On-board computer Route guidance active Change of direction announced without Change of direction announced with lane recommendation lane recommendation The display in the multi-function display depends on whether a change of direction P54.32-3640-31 P54.32-3372-31 is announced or not. No change of direction announced P54.32-3372-31 Example display Example display...
Page 301 Controls On-board computer < "Direction of dest." Lane recom- Meaning You have reached the destination. The vehicle has driven into an off-map mendation dis- position during route guidance "Area of dest. reached" play ( page 171). You have arrived in the area of the des- Lane without low- Lane continues tination.
Page 302 Controls On-board computer P54.32-3373-31 P54.32-3374-31 P54.32-3375-31 1 Station 1 Current scene Example CD player display 2 Waveband 1 Current track Press æ or ç to adjust the vol- Press æ or ç to adjust the vol- ume. Press æ or ç to adjust the vol- ume.
Page 303 "Telephone" menu The display remains empty during this provided you have connected it to the time. Mercedes-Benz hands-free system. Telephone ready to receive calls The name of the appropriate GSM network provider appears in the multi-function dis-...
Page 304 Controls On-board computer Answering a call If you press the % or $ button for If you insert the mobile phone into the longer than a second, the on-board computer bracket, the on-board computer reads the phone You may accept a call at any time provided shows the names in rapid scroll.
Page 305 Controls On-board computer Redialling Assistance menu* P54.32-3378-31 You will find a menu overview on In the "Assistance" menu, you can change ( page 275). your driving system settings. The on-board computer stores the last Displaying the distance display* names or phone numbers dialled from the mobile phone.
Page 306 Controls On-board computer Press # again if you wish to change Press # again if you wish to change Risk of accident the current status. the current status. You switch between: The on-board computer only records and Switching on the reversing camera* au- displays malfunctions and warnings from tomatically "Automatic in R gear": the reversing...
Page 307 Controls On-board computer Checking the tyre pressures switch the Intelligent Light System on The daytime driving lights are switched or off on or off according to their previous You will find information about the tyre state. set the limit speed for winter tyres pressure monitor in the "Checking the tyre If you turn the light switch to another posi- pressure electronically*"...
Page 308 Controls On-board computer Setting permanent Speedtronic Activating and deactivating the radar AMG menu* sensor system* For how to set Speedtronic, please refer to Only AMG vehicles have this function. the "Driving systems" section If your vehicle is equipped with a 24 GHz The first display in the AMG menu shows: ( page 311).
Page 309 Controls On-board computer The engine oil temperature display is blue if To select a different display, press P54.32-3962-31 the engine oil temperature has not yet reached $, ( or &. 80°C. Avoid driving at full engine power during If you stop the vehicle and turn the key to this time.
Page 310 Controls On-board computer Displaying the overall evaluation Displaying the lap evaluation P54.32-3961-31 This function is only available if you have This function is only available if you have saved at least one lap and have stopped the saved at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER.
Page 311: Driving Systems
Controls Driving systems Driving systems Cruise control on slippery roads. The drive wheels could lose traction when braking or ma- Your vehicle’s driving systems are de- Cruise control regulates the vehicle’s noeuvring and the vehicle could skid scribed on the following pages: speed for you.
Page 312 Controls Driving systems Cruise control lever Accelerate the vehicle to the desired P54.25-5103--31 speed. The cruise control lever is used to operate Press the cruise control lever briefly up cruise control and variable Speedtronic. or down in the direction of arrow 1 The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise con- or 2.
Page 313 Controls Driving systems Cruise control display in the Remove your foot from the accelerator Adjustment in 10 km/h increments multi-function display pedal. Push the cruise control lever beyond Cruise control adjusts the vehicle’s When you have activated cruise control: the detent up 1 for a higher speed or speed to the last speed stored.
Page 314 Controls Driving systems Cruise control is automatically deactivated Risk of accident Risk of accident you apply the electric parking brake Distronic is only an aid designed to assist Distronic cannot detect road and traffic con- driving. You are responsible for your vehi- ditions.
Page 315 Controls Driving systems Cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the uppermost Always pay attention to traffic conditions lever on the left of the steering wheel. even when Distronic is activated. You may The cruise control lever is used to operate otherwise fail to recognise dangers in time, Distronic and variable Speedtronic.
Page 316 Controls Driving systems To activate: check whether LIM indica- when the automatic transmission is in Setting the specified minimum dis- tor lamp 6 is off. If it is, you can acti- position P, R or N tance for Distronic vate Distronic. If it is not, press the when you deactivate ESP ®...
Page 317 Controls Driving systems Make sure that you adhere to the minimum Adjustment in 1 km/h increments Pull the cruise control lever briefly in distance required by law from the vehicle in the direction of arrow 4. Press the cruise control lever briefly up front.
Page 318 Controls Driving systems Display with Distronic activated Display with Distronic deactivated The speed displayed in the speedometer may differ slightly from the speed stored with Select the "Distance display" function Select the "Distance display" function Distronic. using the on-board computer using the on-board computer ( page 284).
Page 319 Controls Driving systems Deactivating Distronic Distronic switches off automatically when: Tips for driving with Distronic you apply the electric parking brake There are various ways of deactivating Dis- The following contains descriptions of cer- tronic: tain road and traffic conditions in which ®...
Page 320 Controls Driving systems Driving on a different line Other vehicles changing lane Narrow vehicles P54.70-2340-31 P54.70-2342-31 P54.70-2341-31 Distronic may not detect a vehicle travel- Distronic has still not detected the vehicle Distronic has still not detected the vehicle ling on a different line. The distance to this cutting in.
Page 321 Controls Driving systems Distronic Plus* Therefore always pay attention to the traffic Distronic Plus cannot take weather condi- conditions, even when Distronic Plus is acti- tions into account. Deactivate Distronic Plus Distronic Plus controls the speed and au- vated. You may otherwise fail to recognise or do not activate it: tomatically maintains the set distance dangers in time, cause an accident and in-...
Page 322 Controls Driving systems The cruise control lever is the uppermost Risk of accident Risk of accident lever on the left of the steering wheel. Distronic Plus brakes your vehicle, depend- The vehicle may be braked when Distronic ing on its speed, at a maximum of 4 m/s Plus is activated.
Page 323 Controls Driving systems Activating while the vehicle is in motion Activating when approaching a station- Risk of accident ary vehicle Pull the cruise control lever briefly in the direction of arrow 4 or press it If the vehicle in front is stationary, you can The brake pedal is depressed when Distron- up 1 or down 2.
Page 324 Controls Driving systems Driving Stopping Risk of accident If there is no vehicle in front, Distronic Plus Risk of accident operates in the same way as cruise control Never get out of the vehicle when Distronic ( page 290). Plus is activated. The Distronic Plus braking effect is can- Distronic Plus must never be operated or de- If Distronic Plus detects that the vehicle in...
Page 325 Controls Driving systems Setting the specified minimum dis- Make sure that you adhere to the minimum Release the cruise control lever. distance required by law from the vehicle in tance for Distronic Plus The new speed is stored. Distronic Plus front.
Page 326 Controls Driving systems Remove your foot from the accelerator If Distronic Plus detects a vehicle in front, Distronic in the on-board computer pedal. the speedometer range lights up between You can select the distance display and the speed of the vehicle in front 1 and Distronic Plus is activated and adjusts switch the Distronic Plus distance warning stored speed 2.
Page 327 Controls Driving systems Vehicles with Distronic Plus Display with Distronic Plus deactivated Deactivating Distronic Plus 1 Distronic Plus activated Select the "Distance display" function There are various ways of deactivating Dis- 2 Own vehicle using the on-board computer tronic Plus: 3 Specified minimum distance to the ve- ( page 284).
Page 328 Controls Driving systems Distronic Plus is deactivated automatically Tips for driving with Distronic Plus Driving on a different line when: The following contains descriptions of cer- you apply the electric parking brake or P54.70-2340-31 tain road and traffic conditions in which the vehicle is automatically secured you must pay particular attention.
Page 329 Controls Driving systems Other vehicles changing lane Narrow vehicles Obstacles and stationary vehicles P54.70-2341-31 P54.70-2342-31 P54.70-2337-31 Distronic Plus has still not detected the ve- Distronic Plus has still not detected the Distronic Plus does not brake for obstacles hicle cutting in. The distance to this vehicle vehicle in front on the edge of the carriage- or stationary vehicles.
Page 330 Controls Driving systems Cross traffic The speed displayed in the speedometer Speedtronic may differ slightly from the limit speed stored Speedtronic is used to make sure that you P54.70-2339-31 with Speedtronic. do not exceed a set speed. You can set a variable or permanent limit speed: Variable Speedtronic Variable...
Page 331 Controls Driving systems Press the cruise control lever briefly up Selecting a stored speed or down in the direction of arrow 1 Pull the cruise control lever briefly in or 2. the direction of arrow 4. The road speed is shown in the display Adjustment in 1 km/h increments P54.25-4581-31 and is stored.
Page 332 Controls Driving systems Push the cruise control lever in the di- Make sure the key is in position 2 in the HOLD rection of arrow 5. ignition lock. HOLD relieves the strain on the driver: The LIM indicator lamp goes out. Press ( or &...
Page 333 Controls Driving systems you shift the selector lever out of posi- If HOLD is activated and a malfunction oc- Risk of accident tion P when the driver’s door is closed curs in the system, the "Brake immediate- ly" message appears in the multi-function If HOLD is activated, the vehicle is braked.
Page 334 Controls Driving systems When you switch off the engine, the vehicle P32.22-2422-31 Risk of accident lowers by approximately 5 mm. When parking, make sure that you stop your vehicle in a posi- If you wish to leave the vehicle or park it, tion where it will not rest on anything, e.g.
Page 335 Controls Driving systems The vehicle level setting is also stored after Suspension tuning Parktronic system* the engine is restarted. Adjust the suspension tuning using the Risk of accident program selector button (S/C/M) ( page 268). Parktronic is only an aid and may not detect all obstacles.
Page 336 Controls Driving systems Parktronic is activated automatically when P54.65-3124-31 you switch on the ignition, release the P54.65-3122-31 electric parking brake or start the engine and shift the automatic transmission to D, R or N. Parktronic switches off at speeds exceed- ing 18 km/h.
Page 337 Controls Driving systems Ultrasonic sources such as a lorry’s com- Automatic Warning display pressed-air brakes, a pneumatic drill or an auto- P54.32-3397-31 transmis- matic car wash could cause Parktronic to sion in malfunction. Front area activated The sensors must be free from dirt, ice and slush, otherwise they are not able to work prop- Front and rear areas acti- erly.
Page 338 Controls Driving systems Deactivating/activating giving you a display of the distance be- Park Assist* tween your vehicle and an obstacle giving you a warning tone when you ap- Risk of accident P54.65-3230-31 proach an obstacle Park Assist is only an aid and may not detect Park Assist is automatically activated all obstacles.
Page 339 Controls Driving systems Range of the sensors objects in the ground, e.g. manhole covers, The Park Assist sensors are integrated in rails, road bumps or gutters the front and rear bumpers. Make sure that the objects moving upwards rapidly, e.g. rolling bumper is free of dirt, ice or slush in the area of P54.65-3125-31 service doors...
Page 340 Controls Driving systems The warning display for each side of the ve- One or more segments light up as the vehi- Deactivating/activating hicle is divided into five yellow and two red cle approaches an obstacle, depending on segments. Park Assist is operational if yel- the vehicle’s distance from the obstacle.
Page 341 Controls Driving systems Parking Guidance Risk of accident Risk of injury Parking Guidance is an electronic parking Parking Guidance is only an aid and may in- Make sure that no persons or animals are aid with a radar sensor system. It meas- dicate parking spaces which are inappropri- in the manoeuvring range.
Page 342 Controls Driving systems Parking instructions: Parking spaces are displayed when driving past them until you are at a distance of On narrow roads, stay close to the 15 m beyond them. By default, Parking parking space when driving past it. Guidance only displays parking spaces on Parking spaces which are littered, over- the front-passenger side.
Page 343 Controls Driving systems Confirm with # on the multi-func- Risk of accident tion steering wheel. Parking Guidance is only an aid and might The instrument cluster display switch- not detect all obstacles. Parking Guidance es to Parking Guidance. might not be able to detect objects properly at corners or on smooth surfaces.
Page 344 Controls Driving systems Countersteering Driving into the final position Final position 1 Red lines show the current steering 1 Green lines when the steering wheel Depending on the size of the parking wheel angle angle is correct space, the vehicle may be at an angle to 2 Yellow lines show the required steering the kerb.
Page 345 Controls Driving systems Cancelling Parking Guidance View through the camera Reversing camera* Press the Park Assist button on the The reversing camera is an electronic and dashboard ( page 317). visual parking aid. It shows you the area behind the vehicle, in the COMAND dis- P54.00-2544-31 Parking Guidance is cancelled immedi- play.
Page 346 Therefore, get infor- Above the boot lid handle your immediate surroundings are illumi- mation in advance from a Mercedes-Benz You are always responsible for safety and nated with fluorescent light, e.g. from Service Centre. must continue to pay attention to your im-...
Page 347 Controls Driving systems The image from the reversing camera is no Engage reverse gear. Therefore, do not approach an obstacle longer displayed if you activate another function closer than up to red guide line 4 (0.25 m The area behind the vehicle is shown in using COMAND when reversing or parking in par- guide line), as you could otherwise already the COMAND display with guide lines...
Page 348 Controls Driving systems Turn the steering wheel in such a way Stop in such a way that the front of the Risk of accident that yellow guide lines for cornering 2 parked vehicle is on a level with your appear within the space where you rear wheel.
Page 349 Controls Driving systems If there is an obstacle within guide lines for P54.00-2523-31 P54.00-2524-31 the vehicle outline 3, the parking space is too small for your vehicle. If you turn the steering wheel too far, the follow- ing message appears in the COMAND display: "Steering wheel turned too far.
Page 350 Controls Driving systems Infrared light is not visible to the human Night View Assist* Risk of accident eye and can therefore remain switched on at all times without dazzling oncoming traffic. Night View Assist cannot detect objects lo- Risk of accident cated directly in front or to the side of Night View Assist is only an aid designed to P54.00-2545-31...
Page 351 Controls Driving systems Switching on or off The infrared headlamps only switch on at speeds above 15 km/h. You do not therefore P54.32-3396-31 You can only switch Night View Assist on if: have full use of the viewing range and it is not possible to check that Night View Assist is work- the key is in position 2 in the ignition ing correctly when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 352 Controls Driving systems Dimmer or brighter: make sure that Night View Assist is switched on. Turn control knob 1 to the left or right. Control knob 1 has no stop limit. Misted up or dirty windscreen If the windscreen in front of the camera is misted up or dirty on the inside or outside, this will impair the Night View Assist im- age.
Page 353: Air Vents
Controls Air vents Air vents P83.40-3152-31...
Page 354 Controls Air vents Function Function Function 1 Side window demister vent, 8 Swivelling side air vent, right-hand c Swivelling rear air vent, right-hand left-hand side side side 2 Swivelling side air vent, left-hand 9 Side window demister vent, d Thumbwheel for rear air vent, side right-hand side right-hand side...
Page 355 Controls Air vents Rear air vents Opening and closing air vents Risk of injury For practically draught-free ventilation, P83.40-3153-31 When the automatic air conditioning is in move the sliders on the centre and side air vents operation, very hot or very cold air can flow to the central position.
Page 356 Controls Air vents Ventilated stowage compartment The stowage compartment under the cen- tre armrest can be ventilated when the au- P83.40-3163-31 tomatic air conditioning is switched on, for example for cooling. The airflow admitted depends on: the air distribution set the airflow set The air temperature corresponds approxi- 1 To switch off ventilation...
Page 357: Automatic Air Conditioning
Controls Automatic air conditioning Automatic air conditioning Automatic air conditioning control panel P68.20-3420-31 1 Automatic air distribution and 5 Air-recirculation mode 9 Increases/reduces the airflow, airflow control, left-hand side right-hand side 6 Automatic air conditioning on/off 2 Increases/reduces the a Increases/reduces the Residual heat on/off temperature, left-hand side temperature, right-hand side...
Page 358 Controls Automatic air conditioning General notes The integrated combination filter largely fil- Switching the automatic ters out particles of dust and completely air conditioning on and off The automatic air conditioning is only oper- filters out pollen. ational when the engine is running. Opti- To switch off: press the , rocker The interval for replacing the filter depends mum operation is only achieved when you...
Page 359 Controls Automatic air conditioning Vary the temperature settings in small in- The automatic air conditioning switch- Controlling the air conditioning crements only. 22 °C is the ideal tempera- es to the following functions: automatically ture to start with. Cooling with dehumidification on To switch on: press the U rocker To increase or reduce the tempera- switch up or down.
Page 360 Controls Automatic air conditioning If the windows are still misted up: The rear window heating has a high current Risk of accident draw. You should therefore switch off the heat- To switch on demisting: press the ing as soon as the rear window is clear. ;...
Page 361 Controls Automatic air conditioning Air-recirculation mode with conven- If you open a window or the sliding/tilting To switch off: press the , rocker sunroof manually after closing using the conven- ience opening or closing feature switch up or down. ience closing feature, they will remain in this The indicator lamp in the rocker switch position when opened using the convenience goes out.
Page 362: Ventilation
It is best to set the temperature to 22 °C. You cannot use the auxiliary ventilation to Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. cool the vehicle interior to a lower temperature The tank must be at least full to the reserve Button on the centre console than the outside temperature.
Page 363 Auxiliary heating/ventilation* The indicator lamps in the button may light vehicle. For further information, consult a quali- Remote control fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz up in blue, red or yellow. You may perform the following using the Service Centre.
Page 364 Controls Auxiliary heating/ventilation* Switching on auxiliary heating/ Display Meaning Display Meaning ventilation The auxiliary heating is The auxiliary heating or Press the ON button on the remote switched on. The number ventilation is switched control. in the remote control dis- ON appears in the display when/if play indicates the re- The auxiliary heating or...
Page 365 Controls Auxiliary heating/ventilation* Activating the set departure time Set the desired departure time using the p or o buttons on the remote con- Press the p or o button on the remote trol. control repeatedly until the desired departure time appears in the display. The longer you press the buttons, the faster the displayed time changes.
Page 366 Controls Heater booster system (vehicles with auxiliary heating*) Heater booster system (vehicles with auxiliary heating*) The heater booster system helps the en- gine to reach its operating temperature P83.70-4943-31 more quickly after it is started, and helps the interior to warm up more quickly. The heater booster system switches itself on if: the outside temperature is below 8 °C...
Page 367: Boot
Controls Boot Closing automatically from the outside Boot P88.50-2738-31 Opening and closing automatically Risk of injury Monitor the boot lid closing procedure to Risk of poisoning make sure that nobody can become Make sure that the boot lid is always closed trapped.
Page 368 Controls Boot Press closing button 1. Vehicles with KEYLESS GO* Opening and closing from inside the vehicle The boot lid closes automatically. P80.61-2225-31 If the vehicle was previously locked central- Risk of injury ly, the boot lid is locked again automatically. If the boot lid touches an object in its upper Monitor the boot lid closing procedure to range of movement, e.g.
Page 369 Controls Boot To open: press and hold remote oper- ating button 1 until the boot lid opens. To close: press and hold remote oper- ating button 1 until the boot lid is closed. To stop: press remote operating but- ton 1 briefly again. You can limit the opening angle using CO- MAND ( page 209).
Page 370: Sliding/Tilting Sunroof
Controls Sliding/tilting sunroof Only open the sliding/tilting sunroof if it is Sliding/tilting sunroof P77.20-2606-31 free of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur. Do not allow objects to protrude Risk of injury from the sliding/tilting sunroof, as they could damage the sealing strips. Never leave children unsupervised in the ve- hicle.
Page 371 Controls Sliding/tilting sunroof To open automatically: briefly press To stop: To lower automatically: briefly pull the switch beyond the pressure point in the switch beyond the pressure point in Press the switch in any direction. the direction of arrow 1 and release the direction of arrow 4 and release The sliding/tilting sunroof stops in its current position.
Page 372 Controls Sliding/tilting sunroof Do not open the sliding/tilting sunroof com- The sliding/tilting sunroof does not close if: P80.20-2837-31 pletely if it has not been reset. You could other- it is raised at the rear wise damage the sliding/tilting sunroof. it is blocked Make sure the key is in position 1 or 2 there is no rain on the windscreen (e.g.
Page 373 Controls Sliding/tilting sunroof With the key With KEYLESS GO* Convenience closing When you lock the vehicle, you can close P80.20-2837-31 P80.61-2197-31 the side windows and the sliding/tilting sunroof simultaneously. Risk of injury Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you close the side windows and the sliding/tilting sunroof.
Page 374: Loading And Stowing
Controls Loading and stowing Turn handle 1 and pull upwards in the Open the boot lid. Loading and stowing direction of the arrow. Pull handle 1 on the flap. Skibag* Fold down cover 2. Fold the flap to the side until it is held in place by the magnet.
Page 375 Controls Loading and stowing Removing the skis and folding up the P64.00-2028-31 skibag Loosen the two straps. P91.12-2945-31 Detach the hook from the securing ring. Take the skis out of the skibag. Close the flap in the boot. Pull the skibag flat and fold it up. Stow the skibag in the rear seat back- 1 Hook 1 Recess...
Page 376 Controls Loading and stowing Glove compartment Spectacles compartment Stowage compartments You can store spectacles in the overhead P68.00-4343-31 Risk of injury control panel. The stowage compartments must be closed P68.00-4344-31 when items are stored in them. Luggage nets are not designed to secure heavy items of luggage.
Page 377 Controls Loading and stowing Compartments in the centre console Compartment for cigarette lighter* or Stowage compartments under the stowage compartment centre armrest Compartment for cup holder* or stowage compartment P68.20-3559-31 P68.00-4346-31 P68.00-4345-31 1 Handle 1 Stowage tray/telephone compartment 2 Stowage compartment To open: slide handle 1 forwards in 1 Mark the direction of the arrow.
Page 378 Controls Loading and stowing Stowage compartment under the Stowage compartment under the rear Stowage compartment between the driver’s seat seat armrest rear seats* P68.00-4347-31 P68.00-4348-31 P91.10-2948-31 1 Handle 1 Handle 1 Handle 2 Cover To open: pull handle 1 upwards and To open: pull handle 1 back in the di- To open: pull handle 1 upwards and fold the armrest up.
Page 379 Controls Loading and stowing Stowage box in the rear* Cup holder Stowage compartment in front of the centre armrest (with cup holder*) P91.12-2941-31 Risk of injury P68.00-4349-31 Keep the cup holder closed while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you: brake sharply...
Page 380 Controls Loading and stowing Cup holder in the rear seat armrest Hooks Boot At the top of the boot, there is a hook on P68.00-4350-31 Storage well beneath the boot floor which you can hang items you are trans- There is a stowage well under the cover of porting, e.g.
Page 381 Controls Loading and stowing Retainer for the Owner’s Manual wallet P68.50-2387-31 1 Velcro fastener 2 Owner’s Manual wallet You can use Velcro fastener 1 to secure Owner’s Manual wallet 2.
Page 382: Features
Controls Features If the sun is dazzling you from the side, you Features Cigarette lighter* can unclip the sun visor from retainer 1 and fold (smoking package) it to the side. Sun visors Front centre console Ashtray* Risk of accident P68.00-4353-31 Risk of injury and fire Keep the mirrors in the sun visors covered...
Page 383 Controls Features Press cigarette lighter 1. Vehicles with the smoking package* have P86.61-2058-31 a cigarette lighter in the centre console in- Cigarette lighter 1 will pop out auto- stead of the 12 V socket. matically when the heating element is red-hot.
Page 384 Controls Features Switching off cooling Mobile phone* P86.61-2059-31 Press switch 3 to OFF. Risk of accident The indicator lamp in the switch goes out. Observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving Setting a low cooling level when operating mobile communications equipment in the car.
Page 385 You can obtain these brackets from a qualified specialist work- The mobile phone is connected to shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The the hands-free system and the multi- functions and services available when you use function steering wheel.
Page 386 Controls Features The system reads the phone book stored on Own number sending: Removing the mobile phone from the the SIM card and in the memory of the mobile bracket The hands-free system does not recognise phone. If the same entry is stored in both of the whether own number sending is enabled or disa- phone books, both of these entries will be shown bled in the mobile phone.
Page 387 Controls Features Fitting a different bracket Fitting the new bracket Infrared reflecting windscreen* If your mobile phone is not compatible with The infrared reflecting glass prevents the the existing bracket, remove this bracket vehicle interior from becoming too hot. The and then fit the new one.
Page 388 Europe. Detailed informa- tion on HomeLink ® and/or compatible products can be obtained: at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre via the free-of-charge HomeLink hot- ® line (0) 08000 466 35 465 or alterna- tively +49 (0) 6839 907 277 (with...
Page 389 Controls Features Indicator lamp 1 flashes immediately the Release the transmitter buttons of the Risk of accident first time the transmitter button is programmed. integrated and garage door's remote If this transmitter button has already been pro- control. Only press the transmitter button on the in- grammed, indicator lamp 1 will only start flash- tegrated remote control if there are no per- If indicator lamp 1 goes out after approx-...
Page 390 Controls Features Opening or closing the garage door Clearing the remote control memory Floormats* Once programmed, the integrated remote Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition Risk of accident control will assume the function of the ga- lock. rage door system’s remote control.
Page 391 Controls Features P68.00-4393-31 Example: driver's seat To fit: press retainers 2 onto press studs 1. To remove: pull the floormats off press studs 1.
Page 392 Operation The first 1,500 km... 372 Refuelling ....373 Engine compartment ..375 Tyres and wheels .
Page 393: The First 1,500 Km
Operation The first 1,500 km Additional notes for AMG vehicles: The first 1,500 km Do not exceed a speed of 140 km/h If you treat the engine with sufficient care during the first 1,500 km. from the very start, it will reward you with excellent performance for a very long peri- Only bring the engine up to a maximum od afterwards.
Page 394: Refuelling
In some countries, the quality of the petrol avail- switches off. able may be insufficient, causing coking in the area of the inlet valves. In such cases, consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre and add the addi- tive (Part no. A000989254510) recommended...
Page 395 Operation Refuelling and sold by Mercedes-Benz to the petrol. You If no fuel other than regular petrol fuel must observe the instructions and mixing ratios 91 RON/82.5 MON or a lower grade is perma- indicated on the container. nently available, you should have the vehicle...
Page 396: Engine Compartment
Operation Engine compartment Engine compartment P88.40-2618-31 Risk of injury Bonnet The radiator fan is located between the radi- ator and the engine block. It can start run- Risk of accident ning automatically even if there is no key in the ignition lock. Keep away from the area of Do not pull the release lever while the vehi- rotation of the fan blades.
Page 397 ( page 522). Lubricant additives must not be used since they lead to increased wear and damage to the assemblies. The use of such additives may result in limitation of warranty rights. You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 398 Operation Engine compartment With the oil dipstick The difference in volume between the Other messages in the multi-function lower mark and the upper mark is approximately display 2 litres. P18.00-2197-31 If the engine is at normal operating tem- perature and the engine contains too much Via the on-board computer oil, you will see the following message: (CL 600 only)
Page 399 Risk of injury checked at a qualified specialist workshop, clockwise and remove. e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Engine oil and some engine components can Top up with the amount of engine oil re- become very hot. To avoid the risk of burns, Oil level in the ABC system quired.
Page 400 Operation Engine compartment Checking the coolant level Replace cap 1 and tighten it until it Coolant engages. The expansion tank is located in the engine You will find further information about Risk of injury compartment on the right-hand side when coolant in the "Technical data"...
Page 401 Operation Engine compartment Closing the washer fluid reservoir Risk of fire Press cap 1 onto the filler neck until it Washer fluid concentrate is highly flamma- engages. ble. Fire, naked flames and smoking are Only use washer fluid which is suitable therefore prohibited when you are handling for plastic lenses.
Page 402: Tyres And Wheels
ABS or must also always check the inside ® . If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz Modification work on the brake system of the tyre tread on the rear wheels. cannot accept any responsibility for damage...
Page 403 Operation Tyres and wheels Store tyres in a cool, dry place, preferably in You will find notes on driving with a flat Tyre pressures the dark. Protect the tyres from oil, grease, pet- tyre in the Practical advice section rol and diesel fuel. ( page 492).
Page 404 Operation Tyres and wheels Tyre pressure loss warning system Risk of accident Risk of accident While the vehicle is in motion the tyre pres- Check tyre pressure regularly, at least every The tyre pressure loss warning system does sure loss warning system monitors the tyre two weeks.
Page 405 Operation Tyres and wheels Before restarting, use the table in the Confirming a restart Checking the tyre pressure fuel filler flap to ensure that the tyre Press #. electronically* pressure is set correctly for the operat- The following message appears in the The tyre pressure monitor only functions if ing circumstances in all four tyres.
Page 406 Operation Tyres and wheels The operation of the tyre pressure monitor Make sure the key is in position 2 in can suffer interference if radio transmitting the ignition lock. P54.32-3382-31 equipment, e.g. wireless headphones or two-way Press ( or & to select the radios, is being operated in or near the vehicle.
Page 407 Operation Tyres and wheels Cancelling a restart Press the L button. Press $ to exit the menu graphic. Other messages in the multi-function display If the following message appears in the multi-function display: "Rectify tyre pres- sure(s)": Check the pressures of all four tyres and correct them if necessary.
Page 408 The wear patterns on the front and rear carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz wheels differ depending on the operating recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz conditions. Interchange the wheels before Service Centre for this purpose.
Page 409: Winter Driving
4 mm immediately. They winter tyres, please be aware that driving Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, at the on- are no longer suitable for use in winter. stability will be impaired owing to unstable set of winter.
Page 410 Snow chains ing away with snow chains fitted ( page 49). For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- The wheels are then able to spin under control mends that you only use snow chains and generate an increased propulsive force which have been specially approved for (cutting effect).
Page 411: Driving Tips
Operation Driving tips Driving tips Braking Risk of accident You will find basic driving tips in the "Driv- On long and steep downhill gradients, es- Never depress the brake pedal continuously ing and parking" section ( page 256). pecially if the vehicle is laden, you must se- while the vehicle is in motion, e.g.
Page 412 While the vehicle can be fully controlled bear in mind that when the vehicle is at a certain speed on dry roads, you must For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- raised, the still water depth must not ex- reduce your speed on wet or icy roads to...
Page 413: Driving Abroad
Oncoming traffic will be dazzled less. Have the headlamps switched to symmetri- cal dipped beam at a qualified specialist work- shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 414: Service
Operation Service A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Service from Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset Active Service System "A" minor service the service indicator when it carries out the necessary service work. ASSYST PLUS, the Active Service System, tells you when the next service is due.
Page 415: Care
Always keep care products tightly closed Automatic car wash and out of the reach of children. It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care You can clean the vehicle in an automatic products. They are designed specifically for car wash from the very start, but preferably...
Page 416 Operation Care Cleaning the wiper blades and the Risk of accident Risk of injury outside of the windscreen The vehicle is braked when HOLD is activat- Before cleaning the windscreen or wiper Vehicle with key ed. Therefore, deactivate HOLD before the blades, switch the ignition to 0.
Page 417 Therefore, do not use dry cloths, abrasive prod- vent-free and non-caustic cleaning agent. 1 Distronic/Distronic Plus cover ucts, solvents or cleaning agents containing Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use 2 Additional sensors for Distronic Plus solvents. You could otherwise scratch or dam- a Mercedes-Benz product.
Page 418 Operation Care Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and do Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and do Park Assist* and Parking Guidance* not scrub. You will otherwise scratch or damage not scrub. You will otherwise scratch or damage The sensors are integrated in the front and the Distronic or Distronic Plus cover.
Page 419 Do not attempt to clean the lens of the Night P54.00-2543-31 View Assist camera. If the camera lens is dirty, visit a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a P54.00-2563-31 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. P54.00-2562-31 2 Camera Clean the windscreen in front of cam- 1 Camera lens...
Page 420 Practical advice Where will I find...? ..400 Display messages ... 404 Troubleshooting ... . 440 Locking/unlocking in an emergency .
Page 421: Where Will I Find
Practical advice Where will I find...? Setting up the warning triangle Where will I find...? First-aid kit Check the expiry dates of the first-aid kit Warning triangle contents annually, and replace them if neces- The warning triangle is secured on the in- sary.
Page 422 Practical advice Where will I find...? Lift up the front part of the inner floor Fire extinguisher* Vehicle tool kit and hook the retainer into the top of Have the fire extinguisher refilled after each The vehicle tool kit is under the inner floor the boot frame.
Page 423 Practical advice Where will I find...? Vehicles with "Minispare" emergency Vehicles with spare wheel* Setting up the folding wheel chock spare wheel The folding wheel chock prevents the vehi- cle from rolling away, e.g. when changing a wheel. P58.10-2100-31 P.58.10-2099-31 P40.10-2776-31 1 Spare wheel 1 Emergency spare wheel...
Page 424 Practical advice Where will I find...? Fold both plates 1 upwards. Fold lower plate 2 out. Insert the lugs of the lower plate com- pletely into the openings of base plate 3.
Page 425: Display Messages
You can confirm low-priority messages work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends with # or L. These are then stored that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- in the message memory and can be called tre for this purpose. In particular, work rele- up if necessary ( page 285).
Page 426 There is a Risk of accident and injury Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a risk of an accident and injury if this work is Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- Always have maintenance work carried out carried out incorrectly.
Page 427 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Distronic override You have depressed the accelerator Release the accelerator pedal. pedal, Distronic* is no longer control- ling the speed of the vehicle. - - - km/h You attempted to activate Distronic* at Drive faster than 30 km/h and store the a speed below 30 km/h.
Page 428 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Advanced Distronic currently unavailable Distronic Plus* is deactivated and is Clean the Distronic Plus* cover in the ra- temporarily not operational. diator grille ( page 396). See Owner's Manual Distronic Plus* is deactivated if: Restart the vehicle.
Page 429 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Distronic Plus override You have depressed the accelerator Release the accelerator pedal. pedal, Distronic Plus* is no longer con- trolling the speed of the vehicle. - - - km/h You have attempted to activate Drive faster than 30 km/h and activate Distronic Plus* at a speed below Distronic Plus again.
Page 430 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Only select position You have attempted to move the trans- Stop the vehicle. P when vehicle is mission selector lever to P even though stationary the vehicle is still moving. Vehicle not in You have opened the driver’s door and Make sure that the transmission is in po-...
Page 431 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Park Assist currently unavailable Park Assist* is deactivated and is tem- Clean the bumpers ( page 397). See Owner's Manual porarily not operational. Park Assist* is Wait until the battery voltage has returned deactivated if: to normal.
Page 432 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Parking Guidance currently unavailable Parking Guidance* is unavailable if Parking Guidance is available again and See Owner's Manual Park Assist* is switched off. the display message disappears if the dirt loosens while the vehicle is in mo- tion the system detects that the sensors are fully available again...
Page 433 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Rectify tyre There is insufficient pressure in one or Check the tyre pressures and correct pressure(s) more tyres or the tyre pressures on in- them if necessary ( page 382). dividual wheels differ too much.
Page 434 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Cruise control and Speedtronic and cruise control are Have Speedtronic and cruise control Speedtronic faulty. checked at a qualified specialist work- inoperative shop. Service X Service X must be carried out. Have the service displayed carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 435 There is a Risk of accident and injury Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a risk of an accident and injury if this work is Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- Always have maintenance work carried out carried out incorrectly.
Page 436 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Vehicle rising The level of the stationary vehicle is too Do not pull away. Please wait briefly low. The vehicle level is being raised. Wait for the vehicle level to adjust. P99.00-2916-31 The message disappears when the vehicle level has adjusted.
Page 437 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABS and ESP Drive a short distance with gentle steering Risk of accident currently unavailable movements at a speed of above 20 km/h. ABS, ESP and therefore also PRE- See Owner's Manual ®...
Page 438 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution inoperative Drive on carefully. Risk of accident See Owner's Manual Visit a qualified specialist workshop imme- and therefore also PRE-SAFE ® ® diately. have been deactivated due to a mal- function.
Page 439 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution currently unavailable Drive a short distance with gentle steering Risk of accident See Owner's Manual movements at a speed of above 20 km/h. and PRE-SAFE are temporarily ® ®...
Page 440 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution cannot be activated The driver’s door is opened and the Fasten the driver’s seat belt. See Owner's Manual seat belt is not inserted in the buckle. The engine is not running. Start the engine.
Page 441 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The alternator is faulty or there is a mal- Stop the vehicle paying attention to road function in the vehicle electrical circuit. and traffic conditions, but do not switch off the engine.
Page 442 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Not all of the doors are closed and the Close the doors. vehicle is travelling faster than 6 km/h. Check brake Do not top up the brake fluid under any cir- Risk of accident fluid level cumstances.
Page 443 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Brake overheated The brake system is very hot due to ex- Reduce the load on the brake system. Drive on, but with treme loads. Adopt an even more anticipatory driving even greater care style.
Page 444 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Release The red indicator lamp for the electric While the vehicle is in motion: parking brake parking brake is flashing and the yellow Release the electric parking brake handle. warning lamp for the electric parking With the vehicle stationary: brake is lit.
Page 445 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Parking brake The red indicator lamp for the electric To release: See Owner's Manual parking brake is either lit or not lit and Pull the electric parking brake handle. the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake is lit.
Page 446 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Parking brake The red indicator lamp for the electric Pull the electric parking brake handle. See Owner's Manual parking brake is flashing. There was a malfunction in the power Pull away carefully ( page 258).
Page 447 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Parking brake When you apply or release the electric Pull away carefully ( page 258). See Owner's Manual parking brake, the red indicator lamp Visit a qualified specialist workshop. for the electric parking brake flashes In the event of overvoltage or undervoltage: for approximately 10 seconds.
Page 448 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Parking brake When you apply or release the electric Switch the ignition off and on again and ap- inoperative parking brake, the red indicator lamp ply the electric parking brake. for the electric parking brake flashes If the electric parking brake cannot be applied: and goes out after approximately...
Page 449 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front left-hand side The front left-hand-side restraint sys- Visit a qualified specialist workshop. malfunction tem is malfunctioning. Visit workshop Front right-hand side The front right-hand-side restraint sys- Visit a qualified specialist workshop. malfunction tem is malfunctioning.
Page 450 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Change The KEYLESS GO* key batteries are Change the batteries ( page 474). key battery discharged. Replace key The KEYLESS GO* key needs to be re- Visit a qualified specialist workshop. placed.
Page 451 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Key not The key is not in the vehicle. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do detected It will not be possible to centrally lock or start the vehicle after the engine is Find the KEYLESS GO* key.
Page 452 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Coolant The coolant is too hot. Do not drive on. Stop vehicle Wait until the message disappears before Turn engine off restarting the engine. You could otherwise damage the engine. Observe the coolant temperature gauge ( page 272).
Page 453 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The engine fan is faulty. Make sure the coolant temperature does not exceed 120°C. Avoid high engine loads (e.g. mountainous terrain) and stop-and-go traffic. Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Page 454 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Rear right-hand The rear right-hand-side turn signal is Visit a qualified specialist workshop. turn signal faulty. Turn signal The turn signal in the left-hand exterior Visit a qualified specialist workshop. in left-hand exterior mirror is faulty.
Page 455 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Switch off lights You forgot to switch off the lights when Turn the light switch to 0. leaving the vehicle. Switch off lights The light switch is at * and you for- Turn the light switch to 0.
Page 456 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Left-hand The left-hand-side tail lamp/brake Visit a qualified specialist workshop. tail lamp/brake lamp lamp is faulty. This message will only appear if all LEDs have failed. Right-hand The right-hand-side tail lamp/brake Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 457 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Night View Assist You attempted to switch on Night View Turn the light switch to * or B. Lights must be on or Assist but the light switch was not at set to AUTO * or B.
Page 458 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Top up with 1 litre CL 600 only: Check the engine oil level ( page 377) P99.00.2932.00 of engine oil when and top up the engine oil if necessary. The engine oil level is too low.
Page 459 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Tyre pressure The pressure in one or more tyres has Stop the vehicle without making any sud- Check tyre(s) dropped significantly. den steering or braking manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions. Repair the tyre or change the wheel ( page 483).
Page 460 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Top up The washer fluid level has dropped to Top up the washer fluid ( page 379). washer fluid approximately 1 litre. Front right-hand The front right-hand seat is not en- Engage the front seat backrest.
Page 461: Troubleshooting
There is a Risk of accident and injury Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a risk of an accident and injury if this work is Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- Always have maintenance work carried out carried out incorrectly.
Page 462 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested solutions The rear window heating has switched it- There is insufficient voltage because too Switch off consumers that are not re- self off prematurely or cannot be switched many consumers are switched on, e.g. quired, e.g.
Page 463 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested solutions Only the red segments in the Parktronic Parktronic has malfunctioned and has Have the Parktronic system checked at warning displays light up. You also hear a switched itself off. a qualified specialist workshop. warning tone.
Page 464 Practical advice Troubleshooting Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The yellow ESP ® warning Reactivate ESP ® ( page 49). Exceptions: Risk of accident lamp is on while the en- ( page 49) is deactivated.
Page 465 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The yellow ESP ® warning Drive on carefully. Risk of accident lamp, the red brake sys- Visit a qualified specialist workshop im- The electronic brake-power distribution tem warning lamp and the mediately. function (EBV) is malfunctioning and PRE- yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is...
Page 466 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The yellow ABS warning Drive on carefully. Risk of accident lamp is lit while the en- Observe the additional messages in the ABS is deactivated due to a malfunction. gine is running. multi-function display ( page 405).
Page 467 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The red distance warn- Increase the distance. Risk of accident ing system lamp lights up while the vehicle is in The distance to the vehicle in front is too short for the speed selected. motion.
Page 468 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The red SRS warning Drive on carefully to a qualified specialist Risk of accident lamp lights up while the workshop. engine is running. The restraint systems are malfunctioning. The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered unintentionally or not at all in the event of an accident.
Page 469 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions ± There may be a malfunction: Have the vehicle checked as soon as pos- sible at a qualified specialist workshop. in the fuel injection system in the exhaust system or in the ignition system The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be running in emergen- cy mode.
Page 470 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The yellow tyre pressure The tyre pressure monitor has detected a Stop the vehicle without making any sud- monitor* warning lamp is sudden or significant pressure loss in at den steering or braking manoeuvres. Pay least one of the tyres.
Page 471 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions < The red seat belt warning Fasten your seat belt ( page 244). Risk of injury lamp flashes and an inter- The warning lamp goes out and the inter- The driver or the front passenger has not mittent warning tone mittent warning tone ceases.
Page 472 Practical advice Troubleshooting Warning tones Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The anti-theft alarm system* is suddenly You opened the vehicle using the emer- Key: triggered. gency key element without first deactivat- Press the Œ or ‹ button. ing the anti-theft alarm system*. Insert the key into the ignition lock.
Page 473 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions A warning tone sounds. A message appears in the multi-function Observe the notes ( page 405). display. You are pulling away with the electric Release the electric parking brake parking brake applied. ( page 258).
Page 474 Practical advice Troubleshooting Accident Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Fuel is leaking from the vehicle. The fuel line is ruptured or the fuel tank is Immediately turn the key to position 0 in damaged. the ignition lock and remove it. Do not restart the engine under any cir- cumstances.
Page 475 Practical advice Troubleshooting Fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Fuel is leaking from the vehicle. The fuel line is ruptured or the fuel tank is Immediately turn the key to position 0 in damaged. the ignition lock and remove it. Do not restart the engine under any cir- cumstances.
Page 476 Practical advice Troubleshooting Engine Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The engine will not start. You can hear the There may be a malfunction in the en- Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition starter motor working. gine electronics. lock before the next starting attempt.
Page 477 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The engine will not start. You cannot hear The on-board voltage is too low because Jump-start the vehicle ( page 497). the starter motor working. the starter battery is too weak or dis- If the engine does not start despite at- charged.
Page 478 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The engine cannot be switched off. Take the fuse extractor and the fuse chart from the vehicle tool kit ( page 401). Open the fuse box in the engine com- partment ( page 503). Pull out the two fuses marked "MOTOR NOT AUS"...
Page 479 Practical advice Troubleshooting Automatic transmission Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Problems with gearshifts. The transmission is losing oil. Have the transmission checked immedi- ately at a qualified specialist workshop. The acceleration ability is deteriorating. The transmission is in emergency mode. Stop the vehicle.
Page 480 Practical advice Troubleshooting Headlamps and turn signals Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The headlamps are misted up on the in- Air humidity is very high. Drive with the headlamps switched on. side. The difference in temperature be- The headlamps are demisted after a tween the vehicle and its surroundings short while.
Page 481 Practical advice Troubleshooting Windscreen wipers Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The windscreen wipers are jammed. Leaves or snow, for example, may be For safety reasons, you should remove obstructing the windscreen wiper move- the key from the ignition lock. ment. The wiper motor has been deacti- Remove the cause of the obstruction.
Page 482 Practical advice Troubleshooting Mirrors and windows Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions An exterior mirror has been displaced to- Briefly press the mirror-folding button wards the front or towards the rear by ( page 239) repeatedly until you hear a force. distinct click.
Page 483 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions A side window is obstructed during clos- Manual closing: Risk of injury ing. Release the button. You cannot see the cause. If the side The side window opens slightly. window is obstructed during automatic or manual closing, the closing procedure If the window cannot then be closed again, is interrupted.
Page 484 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle The key batteries are discharged or nearly Point the tip of the key at the driver’s using the key. discharged. door handle at close range and try to open the vehicle again.
Page 485 Change the batteries ( page 474). not light up when tested. You have lost a key. Have the key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Report the loss immediately to the vehi- cle insurers. If necessary, have the manual locks changed too.
Page 486 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The key cannot be turned in the ignition The on-board voltage is too low. Switch off consumers that are not re- lock. quired, e.g. seat heating or interior light- ing, and try to turn the key again. If this does not work: Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary.
Page 487 Practical advice Troubleshooting KEYLESS GO* Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle The KEYLESS GO key batteries are nearly Unlock or lock the vehicle using the using the KEYLESS GO key. discharged or fully discharged. emergency key element ( page 470).
Page 488 KEYLESS GO button. is in the vehicle. You have lost the KEYLESS GO key. Have the KEYLESS GO key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Report the loss immediately to the vehi- cle insurers. If necessary, have the manual locks...
Page 489 Practical advice Troubleshooting Auxiliary heating/ventilation* and heater booster system* Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The auxiliary heating or the heater booster The fuel tank is only filled up to the re- Refuel at the nearest filling station. system is not functioning. serve range.
Page 490 Practical advice Troubleshooting Leaving the vehicle parked up Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions You wish to leave your vehicle parked up Visit a qualified specialist workshop and for an extended period (longer than six obtain advice. weeks). Night View Assist* Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions...
Page 491: Emergency
Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the driver’s door Locking/unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle us- P72.10-3312-31 ing the key or the KEYLESS GO* key, use the emergency key element to unlock the driver’s door.
Page 492 Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency Locking the vehicle Unlocking the boot If you cannot centrally lock your vehicle us- If the boot cannot be unlocked using the ing the key or the KEYLESS GO* key: key or KEYLESS GO*, use the emergency key element.
Page 493 Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency Pull release tool 2 in the direction of Manual electric parking brake the arrow. release The electric parking brake is released. The manual electric parking brake release P42.20-2325-31 The ! red electric parking brake is next to the fuel filler cap under the fuel indicator lamp in the instrument cluster filler flap.
Page 494 Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency Operating the sliding/tilting sun- roof manually P65.20-2522-31 If the sliding/tilting sunroof no longer moves electrically, you can operate it man- ually using a crank. The drive is located be- hind the left-hand sun visor. P65.20-2521-31 2 Crank Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the...
Page 495: Changing The Batteries
In this case, it is advisable to have the bat- can obtain suitable batteries from a qualified teries replaced at a qualified specialist specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Serv- workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service ice Centre. They will also change batteries for Centre.
Page 496 Practical advice Changing the batteries Check the auxiliary heating functions Auxiliary heating remote control* by using the remote control on the ve- P80.35-2200-31 You will need a 6 V 2CR11108 type pin bat- hicle. tery. P83.70-4955-31 3 Battery 4 Emergency key element Use emergency key element 4 to slide old batteries 3 out of the battery tray.
Page 497: Changing The Bulbs
Keep bulbs out of the reach of children. Oth- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a erwise, they could damage them, for exam- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- ple, and injure themselves.
Page 498 H7 55 W 6 Front foglamps H11 55 W 7 Turn signals PY 24 W Vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps are equipped with D1S-35 W bulbs. Always have these bulbs changed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 499 If the new bulb still does not light up, Changing the main beam headlamps consult a qualified specialist workshop, and Motorway mode spotlight e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Switch off the lights. Have the following bulbs changed at a Open the bonnet.
Page 500 Practical advice Changing the bulbs Changing the IR emitter* Switch off the lights. Open the bonnet. P82.10-4416-31 P82.10-4417-31 Remove the cover ( page 478). P82.10-4419-31 Illustration: left-hand headlamp 1 Bulb 2 Fit-up aid 1 Fit-up aid Remove bulb 1 from the socket. Pull fit-up aid 1 upwards on the left- hand headlamp, downwards on the Insert new bulb 1 in the socket.
Page 501 Practical advice Changing the bulbs Fit bulb holder 1 into the guide in the headlamp. Cable duct 2 must point down and to the right. P82.10-4418-31 Turn bulb holder 1 clockwise until it engages and cable duct 2 is at the bottom on the left.
Page 502: Replacing The Wiper Blades
0. The windscreen wipers Replacing the wiper blades out at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a may otherwise move and injure you. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Fold the wiper arm away from the Removing glass. Risk of accident...
Page 503 Practical advice Replacing the wiper blades Fitting Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm in the opposite direction to the ar- row. Turn the wiper blade parallel to the wip- er arm. Fold the wiper arm onto the wind- screen or rear window again.
Page 504: Flat Tyre
Practical advice Flat tyre Vehicles with KEYLESS GO*: Flat tyre Risk of injury Switch off the engine. Your vehicle may be equipped with: The jack is designed only to raise the vehicle Open the driver’s door. a TIREFIT kit for a short while when a wheel is changed. The status of the on-board electronics a "Minispare"...
Page 505 2 Sticker, wheel If sealant leaks out, allow it to dry. It can out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- then be removed like a layer of film. Stick part 1 of the sticker within the ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz driver's field of vision.
Page 506 Practical advice Flat tyre Risk of injury Comply with the manufacturer’s safety in- structions shown on the sticker on the elec- P 40.10-4766-31 tric air pump. There are two types of air pump that may be supplied with your vehicle. Version 1 can be identified by the flap, behind which the tube with the pressure gauge and cable are located;...
Page 507 Practical advice Flat tyre Insert TIREFIT filler bottle 1 with the Press on/off switch 3 on the electric head pointing downwards into air pump to I. recess 2 on the electric air pump. The electric air pump is switched on. The tyre is pumped up.
Page 508 Mercedes-Benz rec- out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose.
Page 509 Mercedes-Benz recommends that Make sure that the jack is placed on a firm you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for and level surface. Provide a stable and non- this purpose. In particular, work relevant to slip platform for the jack when working on...
Page 510 Practical advice Flat tyre Do not start the engine at any time while the P40.10-4636-31 wheel is being changed. Do not lie under the vehicle when it is being supported by the jack. If you do not raise the P40.10-4635-31 vehicle as described, it could slip off the jack (e.g.
Page 511 1 Centring pin carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz Undo the uppermost wheel bolt com- recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particu- pletely.
Page 512 Practical advice Flat tyre Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact Lowering the vehicle surfaces. Turn the crank of the jack anti-clock- Push the "Minispare" emergency spare wise until the vehicle is once again wheel* or spare wheel* onto the cen- standing firmly on the ground.
Page 513 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a rection or acceleration, as well as driving sure loss warning system. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- over obstacles (kerbs, potholes, off-road).
Page 514: Batteries
Take them to a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- only use batteries which have been tested tre or a special collection point for old bat- and approved for your vehicle by teries.
Page 515 You could otherwise cause a short sary, replaced at a qualified specialist workshop, circuit and the battery’s highly flamma- Starter battery e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, every two ble gas mixture could ignite. years or 20,000 km. 1 Negative terminal...
Page 516 Do not remove the key. tery. It is not necessary to switch off the internal Mercedes-Benz vehicles. With these battery functions of the vehicle network if the vehicle Disconnecting the starter battery chargers it is possible to charge the battery has been parked up for more than one hour with without first removing it from the vehicle.
Page 517 Mercedes-Benz recom- Fit the starter battery in the engine Make sure that the consumer battery is mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service compartment. fitted and connected correctly in the Centre for this purpose. If you are charging the boot.
Page 518: Jump-Starting
1 to a suitable jump-starting can be obtained from any earth point on the vehicle. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, for example. Avoid repeated and lengthy starting at- tempts. Only perform jump-starting on the bat- tery in the engine compartment.
Page 519 First disconnect the jump leads from earth point 1 and negative terminal 2, then from positive terminals 3 and 4. Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 520: Towing
N. Then turn the key to position 0 again specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz ( page 518). and leave it in the ignition. Service Centre.
Page 521 Practical advice Towing Switch off the automatic locking feature be- Opening the rear cover Towing the vehicle fore the vehicle is towed ( page 208). You Do not tow the vehicle further than 50 km. could otherwise become locked out when push- Do not exceed a maximum towing speed of ing or towing the vehicle.
Page 522 Practical advice Towing Transporting the vehicle The towing eyes can be used to pull the ve- hicle onto a trailer or transporter for trans- porting purposes. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. Move the transmission selector lever to N.
Page 523: Fuses
Service Centre will be happy to advise you. Spare fuses Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the cor- Risk of fire Spare fuses are with the vehicle tool kit in rect amperage for the system concerned. Other-...
Page 524 Practical advice Fuses Fit bridge 3. Fuse box in the engine compartment Fuse box in the rear compartment Tighten screws 1 using the crank. There are fuse boxes in the engine com- The fuse box is behind the centre armrest partment, one on the left-hand side and in the rear compartment.
Page 525 Practical advice Fuses Fuse box on the front-passenger side Fuse boxes on the dashboard There are two fuse boxes in the dashboard, one on the driver’s side and one on the front-passenger side. P82.00-2438-31 Do not use a pointed object, such as a screwdriver, to open the fuse boxes.
Page 526 Technical data Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..... . 506 Vehicle electronics ..507 Vehicle identification plates .
Page 527: Parts
The data may to the vehicle could invalidate the vehicle’s are available from a Mercedes-Benz Serv- therefore differ for vehicles with optional equip- ice Centre. Here you will receive advice general operating permit.
Page 528: Vehicle Electronics
Mercedes-Benz as a result of you retrofitting equipment which recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz has not been approved by Mercedes-Benz is not Service Centre for this purpose. In particu- covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty.
Page 529 Frequency range Maximum Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a transmission Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- output (watts) pose. In particular, work relevant to safety...
Page 530: Vehicle Identification Plates
8 Paint code number Vehicle identification number 1 is un- der a cover in the centre armrest. Engine number The engine number is engraved on the en- gine (crankcase). More information can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 531: Engine
Technical data Engine Engine CL 500 CL 600 CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG Rated output 285 kW 380 kW 386 kW 450 kW At engine speed 6,000 rpm 5,000 rpm 6,800 rpm 4,750–5,100 rpm Rated torque 530 Nm 830 Nm 630 Nm 1,000 Nm At engine speed...
Page 532: Performance
Technical data Performance Performance Speeds CL 500 CL 600 CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG Maximum speed 250 km/h 250 km/h 250 km/h 250 km/h Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h CL 500 CL 600 CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG Time in seconds...
Page 533: Tyres And Wheels
MO = Mercedes-Benz Original MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended (with run-flat characteristics) If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz cannot ac- cept any responsibility for damage which may occur. Information about tyres can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 534 Technical data Tyres and wheels Standard tyres CL 500 CL 600 CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG Both axles Tyres 235/55 R17 99 W 255/45 R 18 99 V M+S 255/40 R 19 100 V XL 255/40 R 19 100 V XL 235/55 R17 99 V M+S –...
Page 535 Technical data Tyres and wheels Mixed tyres CL 500/CL 600 CL 500/CL 600 CL 63 AMG/ CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG Front axle Tyres 255/45 R18 99 Y 255/40 R19 96 Y 255/40 ZR 19 XL 255/35 ZR 20 XL 255/45 R18 99 Y MOExtended Light-alloy wheels...
Page 536 Technical data Tyres and wheels AMG equipment CL 500/CL 600 CL 500/CL 600 Front axle Tyres 255/40 R19 96 Y 255/40 ZR 19 XL 255/35 ZR 20 XL Light-alloy wheels 8½J x 19 H2 ET43 8½J x 20 H2 ET43 Rear axle Tyres 275/40 R19 101 Y...
Page 537 Technical data Tyres and wheels Spare wheel* Your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT ( page 484), a "Minispare" emergency spare wheel* ( page 488) or a spare wheel* ( page 488), depending on the country, the engine and the wheels fitted. The maximum tyre pressure given in the ta- ble on the inside of the fuel filler flap must be set for the spare wheel.
Page 538: Vehicle Dimensions
Technical data Vehicle dimensions Vehicle dimensions CL 500 CL 600 CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG Vehicle length (ECE) 5,065 mm 5,065 mm 5,084 mm 5,084 mm Vehicle width 1,871 mm 1,871 mm 1,871 mm 1,871 mm Vehicle height 1,418 mm 1,419 mm 1,426 mm 1,426 mm...
Page 539: Vehicle Weights
Technical data Vehicle weights Vehicle weights The unladen weight includes the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload. CL 500 CL 600 CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG Unladen weight...
Page 540: Capacities
Mercedes-Benz by the warranty. vehicles and listed in the Mercedes-Benz Fuels More information about refuelling and fu- Owner’s Manual, since: els can be found in the "Operation" section...
Page 541 Vehicle’s operating state in mountainous terrain efficient use of the fuel by the engine Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its The consumption figures were determined vehicles to the state of the art. Consump- the style of driving in accordance with EU Directive 80/...
Page 542 Technical data Service products and capacities Fuel consumption in accordance with Directive 80/1268/EEC (Directive on carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption of vehicles) Actual consumption may be increased de- pending on items of optional equipment and op- erating conditions. CL 500 CL 600 CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG...
Page 543 Technical data Service products and capacities Engine oil The following values indicate the various total engine capacities. You will find fur- ther information in your "Service Booklet". Engine with oil filter CL 500 CL 600 CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG Replacement amount 8.5 l 9.0 l...
Page 544 Technical data Service products and capacities Coolant The following values indicate the approximate total cooling system capacities. CL 500 CL 600 CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG Coolant 11.5 litres 12.3 litres 10.7 litres 13.9 litres Low-temperature cir- – 2.6 litres –...
Page 545 Mercedes-Benz. Your "Service Booklet" provides mon supply from the washer fluid reser- Otherwise, the cooling system will not be suffi- information about antifreeze and corrosion in- voir.
Page 546: Frequencies For Garage Door Openers
Technical data Frequencies for garage door openers* Frequencies for garage door openers* Country Radio type-approval number Frequency range in MHz Andorra 20th Jul 27, 30, 40, 433, 868 Australia 28th Jun 27, 30, 40, 868 Austria Article 6 of directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 18th May 05 27, 40, 433, 868 Barbados No registration necessary...
Page 547 Technical data Frequencies for garage door openers* Country Radio type-approval number Frequency range in MHz Gibraltar Article 6 of directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 13th May 05 (UK) 27, 40, 418, 433, 868 Greece Article 6 of directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE11409/18/4/2005 18th May 05 27, 40, 433, 868 Guadeloupe Article 6 of directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE10668 13th May 05 27, 30, 40, 433, 868...
Page 548 Technical data Frequencies for garage door openers* Country Radio type-approval number Frequency range in MHz New Zealand 20th March 06 27, 30, 40, 433 Norway Article 6 of directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE05/02424-SA644 18th May 05 27, 40, 433, 868 Poland Article 6 of directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 21st April 05 27, 40, 433, 868 Portugal ANCOM-S08399/05...
Page 549: 24 Ghz Radar Sensor System* Country Overview
( page 287). You can obtain a current overview of countries from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The 24 GHz radar sensor system is used by the following systems:...
Page 550 Technical data 24 GHz radar sensor system* country overview Country Approval granted Radio astronomical Geographical latitude and Radius of exclusion installations longitude zone to be observed from the installation Metsähovi 60°13'04'' N, 24°23'37'' E 7 km Finland Tuorla 60°24'56'' N, 22°26'31'' E 5 km Plateau de Bure 44°38'01'' N, 05°54'26'' E...
Page 551 Technical data 24 GHz radar sensor system* country overview Country Approval granted Radio astronomical Geographical latitude and Radius of exclusion installations longitude zone to be observed from the installation – – – Luxembourg Malaysia – – – – – – Malta Mexico –...
Page 552 Technical data 24 GHz radar sensor system* country overview Country Approval granted Radio astronomical Geographical latitude and Radius of exclusion installations longitude zone to be observed from the installation – – – Slovenia South Africa – – – Yebes 40°31'27'' N, 03°05'22'' W 15 km Spain Robledo...