2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 System setting

Contents
Anti-theft systems................................ 77
Immobilizer..................................... 77
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 77
Tow-away alarm ............................. 78
Canceling the alarm ....................... 78
Control systems................................ 79
COMAND operating safety ................... 80
COMAND introduction ......................... 81
Availability of functions while
the vehicle is in motion .................. 81
Switching COMAND on or off ......... 81
COMAND components ................... 81
Operating COMAND ....................... 86
Main menus of COMAND ............... 91
COMAND FM/AM radio ....................... 95
Submenu overview ......................... 95
Switching to radio mode ................ 96
Switching wavebands ..................... 96
Selecting stations/channels .......... 96
Saving stations ............................... 98
Station name display ...................... 99COMAND satellite radio (USA only) ... 100
Submenu overview ....................... 100
Introduction to Satellite radio ...... 101
Switching to satellite radio ........... 101
Main satellite radio menu ............. 102
Selecting program category ......... 103
Tuning in channels ....................... 103
Saving channels ........................... 105
Show program info ....................... 106
Channel update ............................ 106
Calling SIRIUS Service Center ...... 106
COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 107
Safety precautions ....................... 107
Notes about MP3 mode ............... 107
Notes about audio DVD operation 109
Notes about CDs/DVDs ............... 110
Notes about handling CDs/DVDs 111
Inserting CDs and DVDs............... 111
Inserting a PCMCIA card .............. 112
Ejecting CDs and DVDs ................ 113
Ejecting a PCMCIA card ............... 113
Submenu overview ....................... 114
Switching to audio CD,
audio DVD or MP3 mode.............. 115
Stop function ............................... 116
Pause function ............................. 116Selecting CD/DVD/MP3 media... 117
Selecting a track .......................... 117
Fast forward/rewind .................... 117
Selecting a folder ......................... 118
Setting the audio format .............. 119
Playback options.......................... 119
COMAND telephone* ........................ 120
Safety precautions ....................... 120
General notes .............................. 120
Switching telephone on or off ...... 122
Activating telephone mode .......... 122
Telephone keypad ........................ 122
“911” emergency call .................. 123
Entering the PIN ........................... 124
Entering the PIN2......................... 125
Entering the PUK/PUK2............... 125
Entering the unlock code ............. 125
Telephone submenu overview ...... 126
Main telephone menu .................. 127
Mailbox ........................................ 127
Call lists ....................................... 128
Incoming call................................ 130
Making an outgoing call ............... 131
Functions during a
single-call connection .................. 133
Transferring a call ........................ 136

Contents
COMAND phone book .................. 137
SMS messages
(Short Message Service) .............. 145
COMAND navigation .......................... 148
Safety precautions ....................... 148
COMAND navigation (introduction).... 149
Map software ............................... 149
Updating the map software .......... 149
Updating process ......................... 149
Loading a DVD
into the DVD changer................... 150
Updating ...................................... 151
General notes............................... 153
Input restrictions.......................... 154
Navigation system menu overview 155
Calling up the map display
and switching to navigation mode 156
Basic settings............................... 159COMAND navigation system
(entering a destination) ...................... 162
Entering a destination
by the address .............................. 162
Entering a destination
from the destination memory ....... 182
Entering a destination
from the list of last destinations ... 184
Entering a destination
from the map ................................ 184
Entering a stopover....................... 185
COMAND navigation system
(Point of interest entry) ...................... 188
Entering a POI in the
surrounding area........................... 188
Entering a POI in the
surroundings of a given town ........ 188
Entering a POI in a
different region ............................. 188
Designating a POI category........... 189
Entering a POI from the map......... 195COMAND navigation system
(route guidance) ................................. 196
Route guidance ............................. 196
Examples of displays and
announcements for a
driving maneuver .......................... 196
Example of a display
without driving maneuvers............ 198
Destination or
destination area reached .............. 198
Partially digitized areas ................. 199
Off-road and off-map .................... 200
Navigation announcements .......... 202
COMAND navigation system
(during route guidance) ...................... 203
Cancel route guidance .................. 203
Continuing cancelled
route guidance.............................. 203
Route browser .............................. 203
Displaying route information......... 204
Detour function............................. 205

Contents
COMAND navigation system
(destination memory) ......................... 206
Saving a destination
in the destination memory ........... 206
Deleting a destination
from the destination memory ....... 208
Own address ................................ 209
COMAND navigation system
(last destinations) .............................. 213
Saving a destination permanently
in the destination memory ........... 213
Saving the vehicle position
in the list of last destinations ....... 213
Saving the crosshair position
in the list of last destinations ....... 213
Deleting one of
the last destinations ..................... 213
COMAND address book ..................... 214
General notes ............................... 214
Address book menu overview ...... 214
Calling up the address book ......... 215
Selecting an entry in
the main address book display ..... 215
Creating a new
address book entry ...................... 215
Deleting an entry .......................... 217Searching for an
address book entry ...................... 217
Displaying a complete
address book entry ...................... 219
Displaying of a complete phone
book entry in the mobile phone ... 220
Changing an entry ........................ 221
Calling a number
saved in an entry .......................... 222
Starting route guidance
to an entry.................................... 223
Voice entries ................................ 224
Saving a phone book entry from
mobile phone in the
COMAND address book ............... 225
Importing data from external
Bluetooth
® devices....................... 226
COMAND system settings ................. 227
Systems settings menu overview . 227
Display settings............................ 227
Time settings................................ 227
Voice Control settings .................. 229
Setting the system language ........ 231
Assigning the favorite button ....... 231
Bluetooth
® settings ...................... 232
Reset............................................ 234COMAND vehicle menu ..................... 235
Setting night security illumination 235
Locator lighting on/off................. 236
Exterior mirror
convenience settings ................... 237
Automatic locking on/off............. 238
Activating easy-entry/exit feature 239
Setting interior
ambient lighting ........................... 240
Setting interior
lighting delayed switch-off ........... 241
Extending or retracting
rear window sunshade ................. 242
Trunk opening-height
restriction* on/off ....................... 242
Switching the
tow-away alarm on/off ................ 243
COMAND automatic climate control . 244
Setting temperature ..................... 245
Adjusting air distribution .............. 246
Adjusting air volume .................... 246
Central climate control menu
via COMAND ................................ 247

Contents
COMAND seats.................................. 250
Operating seats via COMAND ...... 250
Lumbar support (CL 550) ............. 251
Drive-dynamic
multicontour seats* ..................... 252
Instrument cluster control system ..... 256
Multifunction display .................... 256
Multifunction steering wheel ........ 257
Menus .......................................... 258
Trip menu ..................................... 260
Navi menu .................................... 261
Audio menu .................................. 263
Telephone menu*......................... 265
Assistance menu* ........................ 268
Service menu ............................... 269
Settings menu .............................. 271
Voice Control..................................... 273
Operating safety........................... 273
Voice Control introduction................. 274
Spelling ........................................ 275
Command types ........................... 275
Active System .............................. 275
Controls ....................................... 276
Symbols ....................................... 277Voice Control telephone ..................... 278
Telephone operation ..................... 278
Telephone commands ................... 279
Voice Control navigation .................... 285
Important notes ............................ 285
Navigation operation..................... 286
Navigation commands .................. 286
Dialog for entering
a complete address ...................... 287
Commands for entering
parts of an address ....................... 292
Voice Control address book ............... 295
COMAND address book overview . 295
Operation with
address book not open (global) .... 295
Operation with
address book open (local)............. 296
Operating and using
address book ................................ 296
Available commands
with the address book not open ... 296
Available commands
with the address book open.......... 298
Voice Control radio............................. 299
Radio operation ............................ 299
Radio commands .......................... 299Voice Control
CD/DVD changer/MP3...................... 303
Operation...................................... 303
Commands ................................... 304
Voice Control command list ............... 305
Command list ............................... 305
Voice Control troubleshooting............ 317
Help function ................................ 317
Help commands............................ 317
Help window ................................. 317
Entering digits and spelling ........... 317
What to do if ... ............................. 318
Voice Control individualization ........... 320

Contents
Driving and parking............................ 378
Starting the engine....................... 378
Driving off .................................... 381
Turn signals.................................. 382
Problems while driving ................. 383
Parking......................................... 384
Turning off the engine .................. 387
Releasing seat belts ..................... 388
Automatic transmission ..................... 389
Gear selector lever ....................... 389
Shifting procedure ....................... 392
Transmission positions................. 393
Driving tips ................................... 396
Gear ranges ................................. 398
Automatic shift program .............. 399
Steering wheel gearshift control .. 400
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 401
Instrument cluster ............................. 402
Adjusting instrument cluster
display illumination ...................... 402
Coolant temperature gauge ......... 403
Tachometer .................................. 403
Outside temperature indicator ..... 404
Fuel gauge ................................... 404Driving systems .................................. 405
Cruise control ............................... 405
DISTRONIC Plus* .......................... 411
Active Body Control (ABC) ............ 429
Parktronic system* ....................... 431
Park Assist* .................................. 435
Dynamic Rear View Monitor*........ 439
Night View Assist* ........................ 446
Air vents ............................................. 450
Opening and closing air vents ....... 452
Ventilated storage compartment .. 452
Automatic climate control .................. 453
Deactivating
climate control system ................. 455
Operating climate control
system in automatic mode............ 455
Setting temperature...................... 456
Adjusting air volume ..................... 456
Front defroster.............................. 456
Rear window defroster .................. 457
Maximum cooling
MAXCOOL (USA only) ................... 458
Air recirculation mode .................. 458
Residual engine heat
and ventilation .............................. 460Trunk .................................................. 461
Opening trunk ............................... 461
Closing trunk ................................ 462
Trunk emergency release ............. 464
Valet locking ................................. 465
Power tilt/sliding sunroof .................. 466
Opening and closing
power tilt/sliding sunroof ............. 466
Synchronizing ............................... 468
Loading and storing............................ 469
Loading instructions ..................... 469
Storage compartments ................. 469
Cup holders .................................. 473
Trunk ............................................ 474
Useful features ................................... 476
Sun visors ..................................... 476
Ashtray ......................................... 476
Cigarette lighter ............................ 477
Floormats* ................................... 478
Telephone* ................................... 479
Tele Aid ......................................... 482
Garage door opener ...................... 490
Infrared reflecting windshield ....... 496

Contents
Operation......................................... 497
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 498
Driving instructions ............................ 499
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 499
Drinking and driving ..................... 499
Pedals .......................................... 499
Power assistance ......................... 499
Brakes .......................................... 500
Driving off..................................... 501
Parking ......................................... 502
Tires ............................................. 502
Hydroplaning ................................ 503
Tire traction .................................. 503
Tire speed rating .......................... 504
Winter driving instructions ........... 504
Standing water ............................. 505
Passenger compartment .............. 506
Driving abroad .............................. 506
Control and operation
of radio transmitters .................... 506
Catalytic converter ....................... 507
Emission control........................... 507
Coolant temperature .................... 508At the gas station .............................. 509
Refueling ...................................... 509
Check regularly
and before a long trip ................... 511
Engine compartment ......................... 512
Hood ............................................ 512
Engine oil ..................................... 513
Transmission fluid level ................ 517
Active Body Control
(ABC) fluid level ............................ 517
Coolant level ................................ 518
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system ........... 519
Tires and wheels ................................ 520
Important guidelines .................... 520
Tire care and maintenance ........... 521
Direction of rotation ..................... 523
Loading the vehicle ...................... 523
Recommended
tire inflation pressure ................... 528
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 530
Tire labeling.................................. 536
Load identification ....................... 540
DOT,
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ... 540
Maximum tire load ....................... 541Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 542
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) 542
Tire ply material ........................... 544
Tire and loading terminology ........ 544
Rotating tires ............................... 548
Winter driving .................................... 549
Winter tires .................................. 549
Snow chains................................. 550
Maintenance...................................... 551
Maintenance
service indicator message ........... 551
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display .............. 553
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 553
Vehicle care....................................... 554
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 554

56 Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Preventive occupant safety
(PRE-SAFE®)
Your vehicle automatically takes preven-
tive measures to better protect the occu-
pants in the following hazardous
situations.PRE-SAFE
® takes action in the following in-
stances:

Emergency braking maneuver and the
Brake Assist System (BAS) (
page 66)
is activated
or when
BAS Plus* (
page 67) is strongly inter-
vening.

Critical dynamic driving situations, e.g.
when the vehicle is understeering or
oversteering because it has exceeded
its physical limitations.

Evasive steering maneuvers at speeds
above 20 mph (30 km/h).
When you are driving faster than 20 mph
(30 km/h), PRE-SAFE
® takes the following
measures in such situations:

If the OCS senses that the front pas-
senger seat is occupied and the seat is
in an unfavorable position, it will be
adjusted to a better position.

The system increases the air pressure
in the air pockets (on the sides of the
seat cushion and backrest) of the
drive-dynamic multicontour front
seats*.

If the vehicle is understeering or over-
steering, the tilt/sliding sunroof and
the front side windows also close until
only a small gap remains.
Once the hazardous situation is over with-
out an accident occurring, PRE-SAFE
® de-
creases the air pressure in the air pockets
of the drive-dynamic multicontour front
seats*. You can readjust all of the settings
made by PRE-SAFE
®.
Warning!G
The PRE-SAFE® system is intended to re-
duce the effects of an accident on properly
seat-belted vehicle occupants. Despite
having the PRE-SAFE
® system in your vehi-
cle, the possibility of injuries occurring as a
result of an accident cannot be eliminated.
Therefore, you should always drive carefully
and adjust your driving to the prevailing
road, weather, and traffic conditions.
iIf the closing procedure of the tilt/sliding
sunroof or door windows is blocked, the tilt/slid-
ing sunroof or door windows will stop and open
slightly.

76 Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
PRE-SAFE® Brake can react to stationary
obstacles such as standing or parked vehi-
c le s a t roa d s pe eds of up to ap proxim a tel y
40 mph (70 km/h).
Activating and deactivating: Activate
or deactivate PRE-SAFE® Brake using
the instrument cluster control system
(
page 268).
After the function has been activated,
indicator : appears on the
left-hand side of the multifunction dis-
play.PRE-SAFE
® Brake does not always clearly
interpret complex traffic situations. If a vi-
sual and/or acoustic warning is issued in
an uncritical driving situation, or if the ve-
hicle brakes lightly, you can interrupt the
PRE-SAFE
® Brake maneuver by

pressing down all the way on the accel-
erator or using kickdown

releasing the brake pedal
The PRE-SAFE
® Brake maneuver is termi-
nated immediately when

you avoid the obstacle by evasive
steering

you drive less than 9 mph (15 km/h)

an obstacle can no longer be identified
ahead of you

the system no longer senses the risk of
a collisionAfter a hard collision or damage to the
front of the vehicle from an accident, have
the settings and operation of the radar
sensors checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!G
If you do not receive visual or acoustic warn-
ing signals, PRE-SAFE® Brake has either not
recognized the collision risk, has been deac-
tivated or is malfunctioning. Apply the
brakes yourself to avoid a collision.
iPRE-SAFE® Brake will remain passive while
DISTRONIC Plus* is switched on (
page 411).