Contents
Automatic transmission ..................... 166
One-touch gearshifting................. 168
Gear ranges ................................. 169
Gear selector lever position ......... 170
Automatic shift program .............. 172
Driving tips ................................... 173
Steering wheel gearshift control
(Speedshift) CL 55 AMG and
CL 65 AMG................................... 174
Manual shift program CL 55 AMG
and CL 65 AMG ............................ 176
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 178
Good visibility .................................... 179
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 179
Rear view mirrors ......................... 179
Electrically folding exterior
rear view mirrors .......................... 181
Windshield wipers ........................ 182
Sun visors .................................... 183
Rear window sunshade* .............. 184Automatic climate control .................. 185
Setting the temperature................ 189
Adjusting air distribution............... 189
Adjusting air volume ..................... 191
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 191
Defrosting ..................................... 191
Air recirculation mode .................. 192
Charcoal filter ............................... 193
Rear window defroster .................. 194
Deactivating the climate
control system .............................. 195
Air conditioning............................. 195
Residual heat and ventilation ........ 196
Ventilated storage compartment .. 196
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 197
Power windows .................................. 198
Opening and closing the power
windows........................................ 198
Synchronizing the power
windows........................................ 200
Summer opening feature .............. 201
Convenience closing feature......... 201Power tilt/sliding sunroof .................. 203
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 203
Synchronizing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 205
Driving systems .................................. 206
Cruise control ............................... 206
Distronic* ..................................... 209
Active Body Control (ABC) ............ 221
Parktronic system*
(Parking assist) ............................. 225
Loading .............................................. 230
Roof rack* .................................... 230
Loading instructions ..................... 231
Cargo tie-down hooks ................... 231
Useful features ................................... 232
Sun visor....................................... 232
Storage compartments ................. 233
Ashtrays........................................ 239
Cigarette lighter ............................ 240
Heated steering wheel* ................ 241
Telephone* ................................... 242
Tele Aid ......................................... 243
Garage door opener ...................... 251
Infrared reflecting windshield ....... 256
29 At a glance
Overhead control panel
Overhead control panel
Item
Page
1
Left reading lamp on/off
132
2
Rear interior lighting
on/off
132
3
Right reading lamp on/off
132
4
Interior lighting control
131
5
Tilt/sliding sunroof
203
6
Hands-free microphone for
Tele Aid (emergency call
system), telephone*, and
voice control system* (see
separate operating instruc-
tions)
243
7
Rear view mirror
43
8
Garage door opener
251
9
Tele Aid (emergency call
system) button
243
251 Controls in detail
Useful features
Garage door opener
The built-in remote control is capable of
operating up to three separately controlled
devices, for example garage door openers,
gate openers, or other devices compatible
with HomeLink
® or some other systems.
You can program the signal transmitter
buttons.
Remote control integrated into the interior
rear view mirror1Indicator lamp
2 3 4Signal transmitter button
5Hand-held transmitter button
6Hand-held remote control trans-
mitter (not part of the vehicle
equipment)
Warning!
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Before programming the integrated remote
control to a garage door opener or gate op-
erator, make sure people and objects are
out of the way of the device to prevent po-
tential harm or damage.
When programming a garage door opener,
the door moves up or down. When program-
ming a gate operator, the gate opens or
closes.
Do not use the integrated remote control
with any garage door opener that lacks safe-
ty stop and reverse features as required by
U.S. federal safety standards (this includes
any garage door opener model manufac-
tured before April 1, 1982). A garage door
that cannot detect an object - signaling the
door to stop and reverse - does not meet
current U.S. federal safety standards.
252 Controls in detailUseful features
iCertain types of garage door openers
are incompatible with the integrated
opener. If you should experience diffi-
culties with programming the transmit-
ter, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, or call
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA only) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer
Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
iUSA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
iCanada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause interfer-
ence, and
this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
254 Controls in detailUseful featuresStep 7:
To program the remaining two buttons,
repeat the steps above starting with
step 3.Rolling code programming
To train a garage door opener (or other roll-
ing code devices) with the rolling code fea-
ture, follow these instructions after
completing the “Programming” portion
(steps 1 through 6) of this text. (A second
person may make the following training
procedures quicker and easier.)
Step 8:
Locate “training” button on the garage
door opener motor head unit.
Exact location and color of the button
may vary by garage door opener brand.
Depending on manufacturer, the “train-
ing” button may also be referred to as
“learn” or “smart” button. If there is dif-
ficulty locating the transmitting button,
refer to the garage door opener opera-
tor’s manual. Step 9:
Press “training” button on the garage
door opener motor head unit.
The “training light” is activated.
You have 30 seconds to initiate the follow-
ing step.
Step 10:
Firmly press, hold for two seconds and
release the programmed integrated
signal transmitter button (2, 3
or4).
Step 11:
Press, hold for two seconds and re-
lease same button a second time to
complete the training process.
Some garage door openers (or other rolling
code equipped devices) may require you to
perform this procedure a third time to
complete the training.
iIf the indicator lamp1 flashes rapidly
for about two seconds and then turns
to a constant light, continue with pro-
gramming steps 8 through 12 as your
garage door opener may be equipped
with the “rolling code feature”.
435 Index
Front lamps
Messages in display 352–355
Replacing bulbs 374, 376
Switching on 125
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 334
Front seat
Head restraints 114
Head restraints installing 114
Head restraints removing 114
FSS (Flexible Service System) 315
FSS (Flexible Service System) (Canada
vehicles) 421
Fuel 271
Fuel reserve warning lamp 329
Premium unleaded gasoline 271
Reserve warning lamp 25
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 150
Since last reset 151
Fuel filler flap 270
Locking 270
Opening 369
Unlocking 270Fuel tank
Filler flap 270
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 411
Functions (control system) 138, 140
Resetting 154
Fuse box 395, 396
Fuse chart 365
Fuses 394
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 395
Fuse box in engine compartment 396
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 395
Fuse chart 365
Fuse extractor 365
Spare fuses 365
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Garage door opener 250
Erasing in remote control 255
Integrated remote control 252
Rolling code programming 253Gasoline see Fuel 271
GAWR 309
Gear range 421
Automatic transmission 168
Limiting 168
Shifting into optimal 167
Gear range limit
Canceling 167
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 322
Position (Automatic
transmission) 169
Position (automatic
transmission) 165
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission 48, 165
Global
Locking 92
Global Positioning System (GPS) 421
Glove box 23, 232
Closing 232
Locking 232
Opening 232
Unlocking 232
442 Index
Tilt/sliding sunroof
In an emergency 370
Trunk 101
Trunk lid from the inside 102
Trunk with SmartKey 93
Windows 197
Opening in an emergency
Tilt/sliding sunroof 370
Operating
COMAND see separate operating in-
structions
Garage door opener 255
Integrated remote control 255
Navigation system 148
Radio 142
Radio transmitters 267
Telephone* 146
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operating safety 16
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 319Outside temperature indicator 135
Overdue maintenance service 316
Overhead control panel 29
Garage door opener 29
Reading lamp 29
Rear view mirror 29
Tele Aid button 29
Overspeed range 422
P
Paintwork 318
Panic alarm 79
Panic button on SmartKey 79
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 237
Parcel net in trunk 238
Parking 57, 262
Parking assist
Parktronic system* 224
Parking brake 50, 58
Message in display 341
Releasing 50Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 374, 377
Switching on 125
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 123, 164,
179
Parktronic system* 224, 422
Parktronic*
Cleaning sensors 320
Malfunctioning 228
Warning indicators 226
Parts service 398
Passenger compartment 267
Fuse box in 395
Interior lighting 130
Interior rear view mirror 43
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 237
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 62
Pedals 259
451 Index
Message in display 357
Opening 101
Opening from inside vehicle 102
Opening with SmartKey 93
Parcel net 238
Tie-down hooks 230
Trunk lid 101, 103
Trunk lock 368
Unlocking with SmartKey 93
Unlocking with SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO 100
Trunk lid
Limiting opening height* 102
Trunk lid emergency release 109
Trunk lid opening/closing system* 103,
105, 106
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 374
Turn signals 53
Additional in mirrors 374
Cleaning lenses 319
Front bulbs 374, 377
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 374, 378Turning off
Engine 59
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 311
Units
Setting speedometer units 156
Setting temperature units 156
Unlock button
SmartKey 32, 90
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Trunk lid 90, 94
Unlocking 32, 90
Driver’s door in an emergency 367
Fuel filler flap 270
Global (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 97
Glove box 232
In an emergency 367
Selective settings 92, 98
Trunk lid 90, 94
Trunk lid with SmartKey 93
Trunk lid with SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO 100Vehicle in an emergency 249
With SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 94
With the SmartKey 32
With the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 33
Upgrade scenario
Tele Aid* 248
Uphill driving
Cruise control 206
Upholstery
Cleaning 323
Upshifting 167
Useful features 231
Ashtrays 238
Cigarette lighter 239
Document holder 231
Garage door opener 250
Storage compartments 232
Tele Aid 242
Telephone* 241
Vanity mirror in the sun visor 231