2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 radio

506 Operation
Driving instructions
Passenger compartment
Driving abroad
Abroad, there is an extensive
Mercedes-Benz service network at your
disposal. If you plan to drive into areas
which are not listed in the index of your
Mercedes-Benz Center directory, you
should request pertinent information from
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Control and operation of radio trans-
mitters
COMAND, radio, and telephone*Telephones and two-way radios
Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-
phone or a citizens band unit should only
be used inside the vehicle if they are con-
nected to an antenna that is installed on
the outside of the vehicle.
Refer to the radio transmitter operation in-
structions regarding use of an external
antenna.
Warning!G
Always fasten items being carried as secure-
ly as possible.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
The trunk is the preferred place to carry ob-
jects.
Warning!G
Please do not forget that your primary re-
sponsibility is to drive the vehicle safely.
Only operate the COMAND (Cockpit Man-
agement and Data System), radio, or tele-
phone
1 if road, weather and traffic
conditions permit. Otherwise, you may not
be able to observe traffic conditions and
could endanger yourself and others.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
1Observe all legal requirements.
Warning!G
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and/or
personal injury.

533 Operation
Tires and wheels
Warning!G
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
Tire and Loading Information placard on the
driver’s door B-pillar or, if available, the tire
inflation pressure label on the fuel filler flap.
If your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the Tire and
Loading Information placard or, if available,
the tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure
for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with an advanced tire pres-
sure monitoring system (Advanced TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significant-
ly underinflated. Accordingly, when the low
tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as possi-
ble, and inflate then to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly underinflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may effect the vehi-
cle’s handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the Advanced TPMS is not a sub-
stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver’s responsibility to maintain cor-
rect tire pressure, even if underinflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination
of the Advanced TPMS low tire pressure tell-
tale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with an
Advanced TPMS malfunction indicator to in-
dicate when the system is not operating
properly. The Advanced TPMS malfunction
indicator is combined with the low tire pres-
sure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approx-
imately one minute and then remain contin-
uously illuminated. This sequence will
continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups
as long as the malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated,the system may not be able to detect or sig-
nal low tire pressure as intended.
Advanced TPMS malfunctions may occur for
a variety of reasons, including the installa-
tion of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the Ad-
vanced TPMS from functioning properly. Al-
ways check the Advanced TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to en-
sure that the replacement or alternate tires
and wheels allow the Advanced TPMS to
continue to function properly.
iIf a condition causing the Advanced TPMS to
malfunction develops, it may take up to
10 minutes for the system to signal a malfunc-
tion using the Advanced TPMS telltale flashing
and illumination sequence.
The telltale extinguishes after a few minutes driv-
ing if the malfunction has been corrected.
iOperating radio transmission equipment
(e.g. wireless headsets, two-way radios) in or
near the vehicle could cause the Advanced TPMS
to malfunction.

544 Operation
Tires and wheels
Tire ply material
1Plies in sidewall
2Plies under tread
This marking tells you about the type of
cord and number of plies in the sidewall
and under the tread.Tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as
factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not).
Air pressure
The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire.
Air pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi), or kilopascal (kPa) or
bars.
Aspect ratio
Dimensional relationship between tire
section height and section width
expressed in percentage.
Warning!G
The temperature grade for this tire is estab-
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underin-
flation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause
excessive heat build-up and possible tire
failure.
iFor illustration purposes only. Actual data
on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary
from data shown in above illustration.

583 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display Possible cause/consequencePossible solution
DISTRONIC PLUS
currently unavailable
See Oper. ManualDISTRONIC Plus* is switched off and is
temporarily unavailable.
DISTRONIC Plus* is deactivated if:

the DISTRONIC Plus* cover in the radia-
tor grille is dirty

the radar sensors* do not sense any
other vehicles or objects, i.e. road sign
or similar to this, for a long time

the system is overheated

its function is impaired as a result of
heavy precipitation or fog

the battery voltage is insufficient
Clean the DISTRONIC Plus* cover in the radiator grille
(
page 558).
Restart the vehicle.
Try activating DISTRONIC Plus* again later.
Wait until the system cools down or the battery recovers.
DISTRONIC Plus* will be operational again without you needing to
restart the engine if:

the dirt (e.g. slush) loosens while you are driving

the system detects that the sensors* are fully available again

the message in the multifunction display disappears
DISTRONIC Plus* is switched off because
the radar sensor system* is temporarily in-
operative due to electromagnetic interfer-
ence near television and radio transmitter
stations, toll stations, speed measuring sys-
tems, etc.Wait until the message in the multifunction display disappears.

589 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display Possible cause/consequencePossible solution
Next Service X
due in ... days
due in ... mls (km)Service X must be carried out in ... days or
after ... miles (kilometers) (
page 551).
Have the maintenance service carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Only shift to
position 'P' when
vehicle is stationaryYou have tried to Shift the automatic trans-
mission to P using the gear selector lever al-
though the vehicle is still in motion.Stop the vehicle.
Park Assist
currently unavailable
See Oper. ManualPark Assist* is deactivated because the
area around the sensors* in the front or the
rear bumper (
page 559) is dirty.
Clean the front and rear bumper (page 559).
Park Assist* is deactivated because the
battery voltage is insufficient.Have the battery checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Park Assist* is switched off because the ra-
dar sensor system* is temporarily inopera-
tive due to electromagnetic interference
near television and radio transmitter sta-
tions, toll stations, speed measuring sys-
tems, etc.Wait until the message in the multifunction display disappears.
Park Assist
inoperativePark Assist* is unavailable due to a mal-
function.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
PRE-SAFE
inoperative
See Oper. ManualPRE-SAFE® itself has failed. All other occu-
pant safety systems, such as the air bags,
are still available.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.

591 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display Possible cause/consequencePossible solution
Shift to P or N
to start engineYou have attempted to start the engine
while the automatic transmission was set to
position R or D.Shift the automatic transmission to P or N (page 389).
Tire pressure monitor
inoperativeThe Advanced TPMS or a wheel sensor is
malfunctioning.Have the Advanced TPMS checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire pressure monitor
inoperative
No wheel sensorsThe Advanced TPMS is deactivated because
wheels without proper sensors were in-
stalled.Have the wheel sensors installed by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
As soon as all wheels with sensors have been mounted, the
Advanced TPMS is switched back on after driving for several
minutes.
Tire pressure monitor
currently unavailableThe Advanced TPMS is unable to monitor
the tire inflation pressure due to:

a nearby radio interference source

the on-board voltage is too low

excessive wheel sensor temperatures
As soon as the causes for the malfunction are no longer present,
the Advanced TPMS automatically becomes active again after a
few minutes driving.
Warning!G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
may lose control of the vehicle.
Continued driving with a flat tire will cause
excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

614 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display Possible cause/consequencePossible solution
Key
not recognizedThe SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not
recognized while the engine is running be-
cause the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is
not in the vehicle.Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do.
Search for the SmartKey.
Otherwise the vehicle cannot be centrally
locked nor can the engine be started again
after the engine is stopped.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not
recognized while the engine is running be-
cause there is strong radio-frequency inter-
ference.Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do.
Remove KEYLESS-GO* button from over
starter switch (
page 337).
Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the
starter switch.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is mo-
mentarily not recognized.Change the position of the SmartKey in the
vehicle.
If necessary, operate vehicle using SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* in starter switch under
KEYLESS-GO* button (
page 337).

696 Index
Children in the vehicle 57
Air bags 57
Blocking of
rear side window operation 62
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off 50, 578
Infant and child restraint systems 57
LATCH-type child seat anchors 61
Tether attachment points 60
Cigarette lighter 477
Cockpit 28
COMAND
Adjusting volume 91
Components 81
Controller 84
Display 82
Display illumination 83
Function buttons 82
Main menus 91
Menu overview 86
Navigation system 149
Operating 86
Operating safety 80
Operating seats 250
Phone book* 137
Radio, FM/AM 95Selecting sound settings 92
SMS messages 145
Surround sound 93
Switching off/on
the audio source 94
Switching on or off 81
Swiveling display 83
System settings 227
Telephone keypad* 84
Telephone* menu 120
Vehicle menu 235
Voice Control settings 229
Combination switch 367
Corner-illuminating lamps 368
High beam flasher 367
Turn signals 382
Windshield wipers 372
Command list (Voice Control) 305
Address book commands 310
Audio commands 312
General commands 305
Navigation commands 308
Telephone* commands 306Control system instrument cluster 256
Multifunction display 256
Multifunction steering wheel 257
Control system instrument cluster menus
Assistance* 268
Audio 263
Navi 261
Service 269
Settings 271
Telephone* 265
Trip 260
Vehicle status message memory 270
Coolant 518
Adding 518
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
mixing ratio and quantity 689
Checking level 518
Messages in display 609
Temperature 508
Temperature gauge 31, 403
Coolant level
Checking 518
Corner-illuminating lamps 368
Courtesy lighting 371