Page 664 of 723
661 Practical hints
Jump starting
Jump starting should only be performed on
the starter battery. The starter battery is
located in the engine compartment on the
passenger side (
page 657).
Make sure the two vehicles do not
touch.
Secure vehicle in place with electronic
parking brake (
page 384).
Shift the automatic transmission toP
(
page 389).
Turn off all electrical consumers, ex-
cept hazard warning flashers or work
lights.
Open the hood (page 512).
Start the engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run at idle speed.1Negative clamp
2Negative terminal of charged battery
3Positive terminal of charged battery
4Positive terminal of discharged battery
Warning!G
Keep flames or sparks away from battery.
Do not smoke.
Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries
(
page 655).
iVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
KEYLESS-GO button (
page 337) and use the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal
SmartKey.
ProCarManuals.com
Page 696 of 723

693 Index
A
ABC 429
Messages in display 593
Setting vehicle level 429
ABS 64
Indicator lamp 31, 64, 566
Messages in display 594
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission 396
Accessory weight 544
Accident 383
Active headlamps 363
Adaptive Brake Lights
(CL 600 and USA only) 66
Additional turn signals 642
Address book (COMAND) 214
Calling up 215
Changing an entry 221
Creating an entry 215
Deleting an entry 217
Details about an entry 219
Displaying details about an
entry in the phone book
on the mobile phone 220Importing data 226
Making a call 222
Menu overview 214
Searching for an entry 217
Starting route guidance 223
Voice entry 224
Address book (Voice Control) 295
Air bags 42
Children 57
Front 45
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 50
Knee bag 46
OCS 47
Safety guidelines 44
Side impact 46
Window curtain 46, 47
Air conditioning, Refrigerant 685, 686
Air distribution
Adjusting (COMAND) 246
Air pressure 544
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 458
Air vents 452Air volume
Adjusting 456
Adjusting (COMAND) 246
Alarm
Audible alarm and
flashing exterior lamps
(Panic alarm) 63
Alarm system see Anti-theft alarm system
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 632, 652
Ambient lighting
COMAND menu 240
Antiglare
Rear view mirrors 355
Anti-theft systems 77
Alarm, visual and audible 77
Anti-theft alarm system 77
Immobilizer 77
Tow-away alarm 78
Tow-away alarm (COMAND) 243
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 470, 472
Ashtray 476
Aspect ratio 544
ProCarManuals.com
Page 701 of 723

698 Index
Distance warning lamp 31, 572
Driving hints 426
Increasing distance 425
Increasing time interval 425
Intermittent signal tone 414
Lever 417
Menu 416
Messages in display 583
Sensor cover 558
Setting a higher speed 421
Setting a slower speed 422
Setting following distance 425
Setting the current speed 421
Setting to last stored speed
(“Resume” function) 423
Warning and indicator lamps 414
Document holder 476Door
Control panel 38
Entry lamps 371
Inside door handle 333
Locking 324, 330
Locking with Tele Aid 489
Messages in display 585, 612
Opening from inside vehicle 333
Opening from outside 324, 330
Power closing assist 334
Unlocking 324, 329
Unlocking with Tele Aid 489
DOT 545
Downhill driving
Cruise control 407
Drink holder see Cup holder
Drinking and driving 499
Drive-dynamic multicontour seats*
Adjusting (COMAND) 252
Drive-dynamic function
(COMAND) 255
Multicontour adjustments
(COMAND) 252Driving 378
Abroad 506
Hydroplaning 503
In winter 504
Instructions 378, 499
Problems 383
Safety systems 64
Through standing water 505
With DISTRONIC Plus* 426
Driving maneuver (COMAND) 196
Driving off 501
Driving safety systems
ABS 64
Adaptive Brake Lights
(CL 600 and USA only) 66
BAS 66
BAS Plus 67
EBP 69
Electronic traction system 71
ESP
®69
ProCarManuals.com
Page:
< prev 1-8 9-16 17-24