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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
4
Introduction
14
Product Information
14
Operator's Manual
15
Service and Warranty Information
15
Important Notice for California Retail Buyers and Lessees of Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
16
Maintenance
17
Roadside Assistance
17
Change of Address or Ownership
17
Operating Your Vehicle Outside the USA or Canada
18
Where to Find It
19
Symbols
20
Operating Safety
21
Proper Use of the Vehicle
21
Problems with Your Vehicle
22
Reporting Safety Defects
23
Vehicle Data Recording
24
Information Regarding Electronic Recording Devices
24
At a Glance
26
Exterior View
27
Cockpit
29
Instrument Cluster
31
Control Systems
33
Storage Compartments
35
Center Console
37
Overhead Control Panel
38
Driver's Door Control Panel
39
Safety and Security
40
Occupant Safety
41
Preventive Occupant Safety
41
Air Bags
43
Occupant Classification System
49
Seat Belts
54
(Pre-Safe ® )
57
Children in the Vehicle
58
Blocking of Rear Side Window Operation
64
Panic Alarm
65
Activating
65
Deactivating
65
Driving Safety Systems
66
Abs
66
Adaptive Brake
67
Adaptive Brake Lights (CL 600 and CL 65 AMG, USA Only)
68
Bas
68
BAS Plus
69
Ebp
71
Esp
71
PRE-SAFE ® Brake* (Vehicles with DISTRONIC Plus* Only)
76
Anti-Theft Systems
80
Immobilizer
80
Anti-Theft Alarm System
80
Canceling the Alarm
81
Control Systems
82
COMAND Operating Safety
83
COMAND Introduction
84
Availability of Functions While the Vehicle Is in Motion
84
Switching COMAND on or off
84
COMAND Components
84
Operating COMAND
89
Main Menus of COMAND
95
COMAND FM/AM Radio
99
Submenu Overview
99
Switching to Radio Mode
100
Switching Wavebands
100
Selecting Stations/Channels
100
Saving Stations
103
Station Name Display
104
COMAND Satellite Radio
105
Submenu Overview
105
Introduction to Satellite Radio
106
Switching to Satellite Radio
106
Main Satellite Radio Menu
108
Selecting Program Category
108
Tuning in Channels
109
Saving Channels
111
Show Program Info
112
Channel Update
112
Calling SIRIUS Service Center
112
COMAND Audio CD/Audio DVD/MP3
113
Safety Precautions
113
Notes about MP3 Mode
113
Notes about Audio DVD Operation
115
Notes about Cds/Dvds
116
Notes about Handling Cds/Dvds
117
Inserting Cds and Dvds
117
Inserting a PCMCIA Card
118
Ejecting Cds and Dvds
119
Ejecting a PCMCIA Card
119
Submenu Overview
120
Switching to Audio CD, Audio DVD or MP3 Mode
121
Stop Function
122
Pause Function
122
Selecting CD/DVD/MP3 Media
123
Selecting a Track
123
Fast Forward/Rewind
124
Selecting a Folder
124
Setting the Audio Format
125
Playback Options
125
Comand Aux
126
Audio and Video AUX Jacks
126
Audio AUX
126
Video AUX
127
COMAND Video DVD
129
Automatic Picture Fade-Out
129
Notes about Video DVD Operation
129
Notes about Handling Dvds
130
Functional Limitations
130
Inserting or Ejecting Dvds
130
Submenu Overview of Video DVD
131
Switching to Video DVD Mode
131
Hiding/Showing the DVD Control Menu
132
Hiding/Showing the Menu System
132
Fast Forward/Rewind
132
Selecting the DVD Medium
132
Stop Playback
133
Pause Playback
133
Selecting Scene/Chapter
133
Selecting Film/Track
134
Screen Settings
134
DVD Menu
135
Stopping the Film or Skipping to the Beginning/End of a Scene
135
Switching to the Next Highest DVD Menu Level
136
Back to the Film
136
Audio Format
136
Subtitles and Camera Angles
137
Interactive Content
137
COMAND Telephone
138
Safety Precautions
138
General Notes
138
Switching Telephone on or off
140
Activating Telephone Mode
141
Telephone Keypad
141
Emergency Call
142
Entering the PIN
143
Entering the PIN2
144
Entering the PUK/PUK2
144
Entering the Unlock Code
144
Telephone Submenu Overview
145
Main Telephone Menu
146
Mailbox
146
Call Lists
147
Incoming Call
149
Making an Outgoing Call
150
Functions During a Single-Call Connection
152
Transferring a Call
154
COMAND Phone Book
155
COMAND Address Book
164
Bluetooth ® Settings
177
COMAND Navigation
183
Safety Precautions
183
COMAND Navigation (Introduction)
184
Map Software
184
Updating Process
184
Updating the Map Software
184
Loading a DVD into the DVD Changer
185
Updating
186
General Notes
188
Input Restrictions
189
Navigation System Menu Overview
190
Calling up the Map Display and Switching to Navigation Mode
191
Basic Settings
194
Entering a Destination by the Address
199
Entering a Destination from the Destination Memory
220
List of Last Destinations
222
Entering a Destination from the Map
222
Entering a Stopover
223
Entering a POI in the Surrounding Area
226
Entering a POI in the Surroundings of a Given City
226
Entering a POI in a Different Region
226
Designating a POI Category
227
Entering a POI from the Map
233
Announcements for a Driving Maneuver
234
Example of a Display Without Driving Maneuvers
236
Destination or Destination Area Reached
236
Partially Digitized Areas
237
Off-Road and Off-Map
238
Navigation Announcements
240
COMAND Navigation System (During Route Guidance)
241
Cancel Route Guidance
241
Continuing Cancelled Route Guidance
241
Route Browser
241
Displaying Info
242
Displaying Route Information
243
Detour Function
243
COMAND Navigation System (Real-Time Traffic)
245
Real-Time Traffic Notifications in the Map
245
Displaying Real-Time Traffic Reports
246
Example Message
247
COMAND Navigation System (Destination Memory)
248
Saving a Destination in the Destination Memory
248
Deleting a Destination from the Destination Memory
250
Own Address
251
COMAND Navigation System (Last Destinations)
255
Saving a Destination Permanently in the Destination Memory
255
Saving the Vehicle Position in the List of Last Destinations
255
Saving the Crosshair Position in the List of Last Destinations
255
Deleting One of the Last Destinations
255
COMAND System Settings
256
Systems Settings Menu Overview
256
Display Settings
256
Time Settings
256
Voice Control Settings
258
Setting the System Language
259
Assigning the Favorite Button
260
Reset
260
COMAND Vehicle Menu
261
Setting Night Security Illumination
261
Locator Lighting On/Off
262
Exterior Mirror Convenience Settings
263
Automatic Locking On/Off
264
Activating Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
265
Setting Interior Ambient Lighting
266
Setting Interior Lighting Delayed Switch-Off
267
Extending or Retracting Rear Window Sunshade
268
Trunk Opening-Height Restriction* On/Off
269
COMAND Automatic Climate Control
270
Setting Temperature
271
Adjusting Air Distribution
272
Adjusting Air Volume
272
Central Climate Control Menu
273
COMAND Seats
277
Operating Seats Via COMAND
277
Lumbar Support (CL 550)
278
Drive-Dynamic Multicontour Seats
279
Instrument Cluster Control System
283
Multifunction Display
283
Multifunction Steering Wheel
284
Menus
285
Trip Menu
287
Navi Menu
288
Audio Menu
290
AMG Menu
292
Telephone Menu
295
Assistance Menu
299
Service Menu
300
Settings Menu
302
Voice Control
304
Operating Safety
304
Voice Control Introduction
305
Spelling
306
Command Types
306
Active System
306
Controls
307
Symbols
308
Voice Control Telephone
309
Telephone Operation
309
Telephone Commands
310
Voice Control Navigation
316
Important Notes
316
Navigation Operation
317
Navigation Commands
317
Dialog for Entering a Complete Address
318
Commands for Entering Parts of an Address
323
Voice Control Address Book
326
COMAND Address Book Overview
326
Operation with Address Book Not Open (Global)
326
Operation with Address Book Open (Local)
327
Operating and Using Address Book
327
Available Commands with the Address Book Not Open
327
Available Commands with the Address Book Open
329
Voice Control Radio
330
Radio Operation
330
Radio Commands
330
Voice Control CD/DVD Changer/Mp3
334
Operation
334
Commands
335
Voice Control Command List
336
Command List
336
Voice Control Troubleshooting
348
Help Function
348
Help Commands
348
Help Window
348
Entering Digits and Spelling
348
What to Do if
349
Voice Control Individualization
351
Controls in Detail
352
Locking and Unlocking
353
Smartkey
353
Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
357
Checking Batteries in the Smartkey or Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
362
Loss of the Smartkey or Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
362
Opening Doors from the Inside
363
Power Closing Assist for Doors and Trunk Lid
364
Automatic Central Locking
364
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
365
Starter Switch Positions
366
Smartkey
366
Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
367
Seats
369
Seat Adjustment
369
Folding Front Seat Backrest Forward
372
Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
374
Seat Heating
376
Seat Ventilation
377
Head Restraints
377
Steering Wheel
380
Steering Wheel Adjustment
380
Heated Steering Wheel
381
Mirrors
382
Interior Rear View Mirror
382
Exterior Rear View Mirrors
382
Power Folding Exterior Rear View Mirrors
383
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirrors
384
Activating Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position
385
Memory Function
386
Storing Positions into Memory
387
Recalling Positions from Memory
387
Storing Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position
388
Fastening the Seat Belts
389
Proper Use of Seat Belts
391
Lighting
392
Exterior Lamp Switch
392
High Beam
396
Headlamp Cleaning System
396
Corner-Illuminating Lamps
396
Hazard Warning Flasher
398
Interior Lighting
399
Courtesy Lighting
400
Door Entry Lamps
400
Trunk Lamp
400
Windshield Wipers
401
Switching On/Off Windshield Wipers
401
Intermittent Wiping
402
Single Wipe
402
Wiping with Windshield Washer Fluid
402
Power Windows
403
Opening and Closing Power Windows
403
Convenience Closing Feature
405
Summer Opening Feature
405
Driving and Parking
407
Starting the Engine
407
Driving off
410
Turn Signals
411
Problems While Driving
412
Parking
413
Turning off the Engine
416
Releasing Seat Belts
417
Automatic Transmission
418
Gear Selector Lever
418
Shifting Procedure
421
Transmission Positions
422
Driving Tips
425
Gear Ranges
427
Automatic Shift Program
428
Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
429
Manual Shift Program (CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG Only)
431
Instrument Cluster
435
Coolant Temperature Gauge
436
Tachometer
436
Outside Temperature Indicator
437
Fuel Gauge
437
Driving Systems
438
Cruise Control
438
DISTRONIC Plus
444
Active Body Control (ABC)
462
Parktronic System
464
Park Assist
468
Advanced Parking Guidance
472
Rear View Camera
478
Night View Assist
482
Blind Spot Assist
486
Air Vents
489
Opening and Closing Air Vents
491
Ventilated Storage Compartment
491
Automatic Climate Control
492
Deactivating Climate Control System
494
Operating Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
494
Adjusting Air Volume
495
Front Defroster
495
Setting Temperature
495
Air Recirculation Mode
497
Rear Window Defroster
497
Residual Engine Heat and Ventilation
499
Opening Trunk
501
Closing Trunk
502
Trunk Emergency Release
505
Valet Locking
506
Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
507
Opening and Closing Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
507
Synchronizing
509
Loading and Storing
510
Loading Instructions
510
Storage Compartments
510
Cup Holders
514
Trunk
515
Useful Features
517
Sun Visors
517
Ashtray
517
Cigarette Lighter
518
Floormats
519
Telephone
520
Tele Aid
523
Garage Door Opener
531
Infrared Reflecting Windshield
537
The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
539
Driving Instructions
540
Drive Sensibly – Save Fuel
540
Drinking and Driving
540
Pedals
540
Power Assistance
540
Brakes
541
Driving off
543
Parking
543
Tires
544
Hydroplaning
544
Tire Traction
545
Tire Speed Rating
545
Winter Driving Instructions
546
Standing Water
547
Passenger Compartment
548
Driving Abroad
548
Control and Operation of Radio Transmitters
548
Catalytic Converter
549
Emission Control
549
Coolant Temperature
550
At the Gas Station
551
Refueling
551
Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
553
Engine Compartment
554
Hood
554
Engine Oil
555
Transmission Fluid Level
559
Active Body Control (ABC Fluid Level
559
Coolant Level
560
Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
561
Tires and Wheels
562
Important Guidelines
562
Tire Care and Maintenance
563
Direction of Rotation
565
Loading the Vehicle
565
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
570
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
572
Tire Labeling
578
Load Identification
582
Maximum Tire Load
583
Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
584
Tire Ply Material
586
Tire and Loading Terminology
586
Rotating Tires
590
Winter Driving
591
Winter Tires
591
Snow Chains
592
Maintenance Service Indicator Message
593
Calling up the Maintenance Service Indicator Display
594
Resetting the Maintenance Service Indicator
595
Vehicle Care
596
Cleaning and Care of Vehicle
596
Practical Hints
608
Lamps in Instrument Cluster
609
Air Bag off Indicator Lamp
621
Vehicle Status Messages in the Multifunction Display
623
Where will I Find
682
First Aid Kit
682
Vehicle Jack, Vehicle Tool Kit Luggage Bowl, Minispare Wheel
682
Unlocking/Locking in an Emergency
685
Unlocking the Vehicle
685
Locking the Vehicle
686
Replacing Smartkey Batteries
687
Replacing Bulbs
689
Bulbs
690
Replacing Bulbs for Front Lamps
692
Replacing Bulbs for the Rear Lamps
694
Replacing Wiper Blades
695
Placing Wiper Arms in Vertical Position
695
Installing Wiper Blades
696
Removing Wiper Blades
696
Flat Tire
697
Preparing the Vehicle
697
Mounting the Spare Wheel
697
Batteries
703
Disconnecting Starter Battery
705
Removing Starter Battery
706
Charging Battery
706
Reinstalling Starter Battery
707
Reconnecting Starter Battery
707
Jump Starting
708
Towing the Vehicle
711
Towing with Front Wheels Raised
712
Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
713
Installing Towing Eye Bolt
714
Fuses
715
Fuse Boxes in Engine Compartment
716
Fuse Boxes in Passenger Compartment
717
Emergency Engine Shut-Down
718
Technical Data
720
Parts Service
721
Warranty Coverage
722
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
722
Identification Labels
723
Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
725
Engine
726
Rims and Tires
728
Same Size Tires
729
Mixed Size Tires
730
Spare Wheel
731
Electrical System
732
Main Dimensions and Weights
733
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc
734
Capacities
734
Engine Oils
737
Engine Oil Additives
737
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
737
Brake Fluid
737
Premium Unleaded Gasoline
738
Fuel Requirements
738
Gasoline Additives
739
Coolants
739
Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
742
Index
744
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Model
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Category
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Language
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