2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CL65AMG CD changer

Contents
Control system .................................. 137
Multifunction display .................... 137
Multifunction steering wheel ........ 138
Menus .......................................... 140
Standard display menu ................ 142
AUDIO menu ................................ 142
CD changer operating mode ........ 145
TEL menu* ................................... 147
NAVI menu ................................... 149
Distronic* menu........................... 150
Trip computer menu..................... 151
Vehicle status message
memory menu .............................. 153
Settings menu .............................. 154
Automatic transmission ..................... 165
Gear selector lever position ......... 167
Driving tips ................................... 169
Gear ranges ................................. 170
Automatic shift program .............. 171
Gear selector lever one-touch
gearshifting .................................. 172
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gear shifting
CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG......... 173Manual shift program
CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG.......... 175
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ....................... 177
Good visibility ..................................... 178
Headlamp cleaning system ........... 178
Rear view mirrors .......................... 178
Power folding exterior rear
view mirrors .................................. 180
Sun visors ..................................... 181
Rear window sunshade* ............... 182
Automatic climate control .................. 184
Deactivating the climate
control system .............................. 187
Setting the temperature................ 187
Adjusting air distribution............... 188
Adjusting air volume ..................... 189
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 189
Defrosting ..................................... 189
Air recirculation mode .................. 190
Charcoal filter ............................... 191
Rear window defroster .................. 193
Air conditioning............................. 193
Residual heat and ventilation ........ 194Ventilated storage compartment .. 195
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents ...................... 196
Power windows .................................. 197
Opening and closing the power
windows........................................ 197
Synchronizing the power
windows........................................ 199
Summer opening feature .............. 200
Convenience closing feature......... 200
Power tilt/sliding sunroof .................. 202
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 202
Synchronizing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 204
Driving systems .................................. 205
Cruise control ............................... 205
Distronic* ..................................... 208
Active Body Control (ABC) ............ 220
Parktronic system*
(Parking assist) ............................. 223

144 Controls in detailControl systemSelect CD track
Turn on COMAND and select CD. Refer
to separate COMAND operating in-
structions.

Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the settings for the CD currently
being played appear in the multifunc-
tion display.
1Current CD,
for CD changer (
page 145)
2Current track

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the desired track is selected.Select MP3-CD track

Turn on COMAND and select MP3-CD.
Refer to separate COMAND operating
instructions.

Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the settings for the MP3-CD cur-
rently being played in the multifunction
display.
1Indicates MP3-CD mode
2Current track

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the desired track is selected.
iCD changer: To select a CD from the
magazine, press a number on the
COMAND system key pad located in
the center dashboard.
iLevel of information displayed will vary
depending on the information con-
tained on the MP3-CD.

145 Controls in detail
Control system
CD changer operating mode
General notes
Should excessively high temperatures oc-
cur while in CD mode,
CD TEMP HIGH
will
appear on the multifunction display and
muting will take place. The unit will then
switch back to the last operating mode
used until the temperature has decreased
to a safe operating level.
Should excessively low temperatures oc-
cur while in CD mode,
CD TEMP LOW
will ap-
pear on the multifunction display, but the
CD will continue to play.
Handle CDs carefully to prevent interfer-
ence during playback. Avoid fingerprints
and dust on CDs. Do not write on CDs or
apply any label or other material to them.
Only use original CDs. Using copied CDs
may create problems during playback.Clean CDs from time to time with a com-
mercially available cleaning cloth. No sol-
vents, anti-static sprays, etc. should be
used for cleaning. Replace the CD in its
case after use. Protect CDs from heat and
direct sunlight.
Only use CDs which bear the label shown
and that conform to the compact disc dig-
ital audio standard (IEC 60908).
Use of CDs which do not meet this stan-
dard may cause damage to the CD chang-
er. Do not play single-CDs (80 mm) with an
adapter.For information on operating the CD
changer, refer to separate COMAND oper-
ating instructions.
!Your CD drive has been designed to
play CDs which correspond to the
IEC 60908 standard.
If you insert thicker data carriers,
e.g. ones that have data on both sides
(one side with DVD data, the other side
with audio data), they cannot be eject-
ed and will damage the drive.

146 Controls in detailControl systemOperational readiness of CD changer
If a CD changer has been installed in the
system, it can be operated from the
COMAND system key pad located in the
center dashboard. A loaded magazine
must be installed for CD playing.Loading/unloading the CD magazine
The CD changer is located behind the cov-
er on the left hand side in the trunk.

Remove the CD changer cover.

Slide the CD changer door to the right
and press the eject button g.

The magazine is ejected.
1CD
2CD changer
3CD tray
4CD magazine

Remove the magazine 4 and com-
pletely pull out the CD tray 3.

Place the CD 1 in the recess of the
tray 3, label side up.

Push the tray 3 into the magazine 4
in the direction shown by the arrow.

Push the magazine 4 into the CD
changer2 in the direction shown by
the arrow and close the CD changer
door.
Warning!
G
The CD changer is a Class 1 laser product.
There is a danger of invisible laser radiation
if the cover is opened or damaged.
Do not remove the cover. The CD changer
does not contain any parts which can be ser-
viced by the user. For safety reasons, have
any service work which may be necessary
performed only by qualified personnel.
iCDs which have been inserted improp-
erly or are unreadable will not be
played.

428 Technical termsCAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.
Cold tire inflation pressure
(
page 309)
COMAND
(Cockpit M
anagement and D
ata
System)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and navi-
gation system, as well as other optional
equipment (CD changer, telephone,
etc.).Control system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to ad-
just settings.
Cruise control
Driving convenience system that auto-
matically maintains the vehicle speed
set by the driver.
Curb weight
(
page 309)
Distronic*
A driving convenience cruise control
system which helps the driver maintain
a pre-selected speed:


If there is no vehicle directly ahead,
the system operates in the same
way as conventional ->cruise con-
trol.


If a slower moving vehicle is ahead,
Distronic will reduce your vehicle
speed to the extent permitted by re-
duced throttle and up to 20% brak-
ing power to maintain the preset
minimum following distance.
DOT
(Department o
f Transportation)
(
page 309)
Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine pro-
duced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (vis-
cosity) of the oil at different tempera-
tures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can tol-
erate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.

433 Index
A
ABC 220, 427
Messages in display 339
Setting vehicle level 221
Suspension tuning 220
ABS 80, 427
Indicator lamp 328
Messages in display 341
Accelerator position, Automatic
transmission 169
Accessory weight 309
Accident 56
Active Body Control see ABC
Additional turn signals
Replacing bulbs 379
Air bags 63
BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system 74, 427
Children 64
Front 67
Safety guidelines 66
Side impact 67
Window curtain 68
Air cleaner see Air filter
Air conditioning refrigerant 419, 420Air conditioning system see Automatic cli-
mate control
Air conditioning, Cooling 193
Air distribution 188
Air filter
Message in display 341
Air recirculation mode 190
Air vents 185, 196
Air volume 189
Alarm system see Anti-theft alarm system
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 370,
389, 427
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 423, 424
Antiglare, Rear view mirror 178
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft alarm systems
Indicator lamp 86
Anti-theft systems 85
Anti-theft alarm system 85
Immobilizer 85
Tow-away alarm 87
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 232, 233
Ashtrays 237
Aspect ratio 309AUDIO menu 142
Audio system
CD changer operating mode 145
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirror 178
Automatic central locking, Control
system 110, 162
Automatic climate control 184
Air conditioning refrigerant 420
Air conditioning, Cooling 193
Air distribution 188
Air recirculation mode 190
Air vents 185, 196
Air volume 189
Charcoal filter 191
Control panel 185
Deactivating system 187
Defogging 188
Defrosting 189
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 189
Rear window defroster 193
Residual engine heat and ventilation
(REST) 194
Setting the temperature 187
Automatic headlamp mode 126
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 131

435 Index
C
CAC 427
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holder
CAN system 428
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 418
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down hooks 229
Carpets, cleaning 325
Catalytic converter 268
CD changer 145
Central locking
Automatic 110, 162
Locking/unlocking from inside 111
Central locking/unlocking switches 111
Certification label 406
Charcoal filter 191
Children in the vehicle 72
Air bags 64
BabySmart
TM compatible child
seat 72
Blocking of rear window operation 78
Indicator lamp, front passenger front
air bag 74Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH-type child seat mounts 77
Tether attachment points 76
Cigarette lighter 238
Clock 25
See separate COMAND operating in-
structions
Cockpit 22, 428
COMAND see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 52, 53, 54, 129
Control system 137, 428
Multifunction display 137
Multifunction steering wheel 138
Resetting to factory default 154
Control system menus
AUDIO 142
Distronic* 150
NAVI 149
Settings 154
Standard display 142
TEL* 147
Trip computer 151
Vehicle status message memory 153Control system submenus
Convenience 163
Instrument cluster 157
Lighting 158
Vehicle 162
Controller Area Network see CAN system
Coolant 271, 280, 422
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 424
Capacities 419, 424
Checking level 271, 280
Messages in display 347
Temperature 269
Temperature gauge 25, 135
Courtesy lighting 133
Cruise control 205, 428
Message in display 350
Cruise control lever 205
Cup holder 235
Cup holders
Cleaning 324
Curb weight 309, 428
Customer Assistance Center see CAC