2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class service

756 IndexN
Navigation system
Menu overview (COMAND) 189
Navigation system (COMAND) 183
Basic settings 193
Destination entry 198
Destination memory 247
Detour function (COMAND) 242
Driving maneuver 233
Hiding/showing the
menu system 191
Last destinations 254
Map display 190
Operation 190
POI entry 225
Real-time traffic 244
Route guidance 233
Navigation system (Instrument cluster
control system) 287
Driving maneuver 288
Navigation system (Voice Control) 315
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 417, 421
New vehicle break-in 538Night View Assist* 481
Cleaning the windshield in front
of the camera 602
Dirty or fogged-up windshield 483
Image on multifunction display 482
Malfunction 484
Messages in display 669
Removing condensation 483
Switching on or off 482
Normal occupant weight 587
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 723
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 587
Occupant safety 40
Air bags 42
Children and air bags 57
Children in the vehicle 57
Fastening the seat belt 388
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 51
Infant and child restraint systems 58
LATCH-type child seat anchors 61
Seat belts 44, 388OCS 48
Self-test 52
Odometer 286
Oil
Filler neck 558
Oil level see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 428
Operating safety 20
Voice Control 303
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 599
Outside temperature indicator 31, 436
Overdue maintenance service 593
Overhead control panel 37

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P
Paintwork, Cleaning 597
Panic alarm
Audible alarm and flashing
exterior lamps 64
Panic button 64
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 511
Park Assist* 467
Cleaning system sensors 601
Messages in display 632, 634
System sensors 601
Warning indicators 31, 470
Parking 412, 542
Parking and standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 689
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 384
Parktronic* 463
Cleaning system sensors 600
Malfunctioning 467
System sensors 600
Warning indicators 31, 465
Parts service 720PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 547
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
PCMCIA card
Ejecting (COMAND) 118
Loading (COMAND) 117
Pedals 539
Plastic parts, cleaning 604
POIs 225
Poly-V-belt drive 724
Layout 724
Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated
tires 576
Power assistance 539
Power closing assist for doors and
trunk lid 363
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors 382
Power seats
Folding back front seat
backrests 371
Folding forward front seat
backrests 371Power tilt/sliding sunroof 506
Opening/closing 506
Synchronizing 508
Power washer 596
Power windows 402
Cleaning 603
Opening/closing 402
Rear side windows,
Blocking operation 63
Practical hints 622, 681
Premium unleaded gasoline 551, 735,
737
PRE-SAFE
®
56
Message in display 635
Messages in display 642
PRE-SAFE
® Brake*
Intermittent signal tone 77
Preventive occupant safety see PRE-SAFE
®
Problems
While driving 411
With vehicle 21
Product information 13
Production options weight 587
Program mode see Automatic
transmission, Automatic shift program

758 IndexProgram mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 427
Proper use of the vehicle 20
PSI 587
Push-start see Tow-start
R
RACETIMER see Control system
instrument cluster menus, AMG
Radio
FM/AM operation (COMAND) 98
Saving stations, FM/AM
(COMAND) 102
Selecting satellite radio channel
(Instrument cluster control
system) 290
Selecting stations 289
Submenu overview, FM/AM
(COMAND) 98
Switching wavebands, FM/AM
(COMAND) 99
Tuning in stations/channels 99
Voice Control 329
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 547
Range (distance to empty) 287Reading lamps in the front 399
Real-time traffic (COMAND) 244
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulbs 689
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seats
Adjustment 368
Folding back and placing upright
rear head restraints 377
Head restraints 376
Ventilation* 376
Rear side windows
Blocking operation 63
Rear View Camera* 477
Camera lens 478
Cleaning camera lens 602
Switching on 480
View through the camera 478
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 496
Activating 496
Deactivating 496
Recommended inflation pressure 587
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) 530Refrigerant, Air conditioning 735, 736
Refueling 550
Regular checks 552
Remote
Door lock with Tele Aid 529
Door unlock with Tele Aid 529
Remote control, SmartKey 352
Remote control, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 356
Replacing
Bulbs 688
Front lamp bulbs 691
Rear lamp bulbs 689
Reporting safety defects 22
Reset (COMAND) 259
Residual engine heat and ventilation 498
Restraint systems
Messages in display 673
See Children in the vehicle
See SRS
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 417, 421
Rims 587
And Tires 727
Tires and wheels 561

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Roadside Assistance 16
Tele Aid 526
RON 551, 735
Route guidance (COMAND) 233
Route guidance (Instrument cluster
control system) 287
Rubber parts, cleaning 604
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 65
Occupant 40
Reporting defects 22
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio
Calling SIRIUS Service Center
(COMAND) 111
Channel update (COMAND) 111
Operation (COMAND) 104
Selecting channel (Instrument cluster
control system) 290
Selecting program category
(COMAND) 107
Showing program info
(COMAND) 111
Submenu overview (COMAND) 104Tuning in channels (COMAND) 108,
110
Voice Control 330
Seat belts 53
Children in the vehicle 57
Cleaning 605
Fastening 53, 388
Force limiter 56
Messages in display 673
Proper use of 54, 390
Safety guidelines 44
Telltale 31, 55, 615
Seating capacity 565
Seats 368
adjusting front passenger seat from
driver’s seat 370
Adjustment 368
Drive-dynamic multicontour* in the
front, Adjusting (COMAND) 278
Easy entry/exit feature 373
Folding back and placing upright
rear head restraints 377
Head restraints 376
Heating 375
Lumbar support (COMAND) 277Memory function 385
Messages in display
(Seat backrest) 680
Operating via COMAND 276
Ventilation* 376
Selector lever
Lock 406
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 52
Tele Aid 523
Service and warranty information 14
Service intervals see Maintenance
service indicator
Service life, Tires 562
Service see Maintenance
Service system see Maintenance System
Service, Parts 720
Setting
Cruise control 439
DISTRONIC Plus* time interval 457
Following distance in DISTRONIC
Plus* 457
Higher speed in cruise control 440
Higher speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* 453

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Lower speed in cruise control 441
Lower speed in
DISTRONIC Plus* 454
Slower speed in cruise control 441
Slower speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* 454
Speed in DISTRONIC Plus* 453
Suspension tuning (ABC) 461
Temperature (interior) 494
To last stored speed (“Resume”
function) in cruise control 442
To last stored speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* (“Resume” function) 455
Vehicle level control (ABC) 462
Setting current speed 439
Settings
Calling up DISTRONIC Plus* 448
Control system instrument cluster
menus 301
Daytime running lamp mode 301
Resetting trip odometer 287
Shelf below rear window, Cleaning and
care of 605
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 427Shifting, Automatic transmission 417
Side impact air bags 47
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 599
Messages in display 667
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 587
SIRIUS Satellite Radio see Satellite radio
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
SMS messages 178
Snow chains 591
Spare wheel 696, 730
Mounting 696
Speed
Setting current 439
Setting to last stored speed in
DISTRONIC Plus*
(“Resume” function) 455
Speed settings
Cruise control 440, 441
DISTRONIC Plus* 453, 454
To last stored speed (“Resume”
function) in Cruise control 442SRS 54
Indicator lamp 31, 617
Messages in display 673
Standing water, Driving through 546
Starter battery 704
Starter switch 365
Positions 365
Starting difficulties, Engine 408
Starting, Engine 406
Steering column 379
Steering wheel
Adjustment 379
Cleaning 605
Easy entry/exit feature 373
Heated steering wheel* 380
Power steering fluid 734
Steering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 428
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 530
Storage compartments 509
Cup holder 513
Front armrest 510
Parcel net 511
Rear armrest 512
Storage compartment in front
armrest 510

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Storage tray/telephone* compartment
in front armrest 510
Under the front seats 511
Storing tires 563
Summer opening feature 404
Sun visors 516
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshades
Extending or retracting rear window
sunshade (COMAND) 267
Suspension tuning
Setting (ABC) 461
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 19
System settings (COMAND)
Bluetooth
® settings 176
Display 255
Favorite button 259
Menu overview 255
Reset 259
Setting the system language 258
Time settings 255
Voice Control settings
(COMAND) 257T
Tachometer 435
Overspeed range 435
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 599
Messages in display 668
Tar stains 596
Tele Aid 522
Automatic Maintenance Call 530
Call priority 528
Emergency calls 523
Hands-free microphone 37
Information 527
Information button 525
Initiating an emergency call
manually 525
Messages in display 675
Remote door lock 529
Remote door unlock 529
Roadside Assistance 526
Roadside Assistance button 525
SOS button 525
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 530
System self-check 523Telephone cradle
Changing 521
Telephone* 519
“911” emergency call
(COMAND) 141
Accepting/ending a call
(COMAND) 148
Answering/ending a call (Instrument
cluster control system) 297
Call lists (COMAND) 146
Changing mobile phone cradle 521
Compartment 510
Dialing (Instrument cluster control
system) 296
Entering the telephone number
(COMAND) 149
Hands-free microphone 37
Inserting in cradle 520
Installing a different mobile
phone cradle 522
Operation 294
Operation (COMAND) 137
Phone book (COMAND) 154
Phone book (Instrument cluster
control system) 296
PIN (COMAND) 142

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PIN2 (COMAND) 143
PUK / PUK2 (COMAND) 143
Redialing (COMAND) 150
Redialing (Instrument cluster
control system) 297
Removing from cradle 521
Single call connection
(COMAND) 151
Speed dialing (COMAND) 150
Submenu overview (COMAND) 144
Switching on/off (COMAND) 139
Transferring a call (COMAND) 153
Unlock code (COMAND) 143
Voice Control 308
Telephone* cradle
Changing 521
Temperature
Outside temperature indicator 31
Setting interior temperature
(COMAND) 270
Tires 570
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 701
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Power tilt/sliding
sunroofTime
Setting (COMAND) 255
TIN 588
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 565
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tires 561
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS) 572
And Rims 727
And Wheels 561
Care and maintenance 562
Chains 591
Checking inflation pressure electroni-
cally with Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
(Advanced TPMS) 572
Cleaning 563
Cold tire inflation pressure 586
Combination low tire pressure
malfunction telltale 31, 618
Direction of rotation 564
Driving instructions 543
Important notes on tire
inflation pressure 570Inflation pressure 569
Information placard 565
Inspection 562
Load rating 578, 588
Load rating, Maximum 582, 586
Minispare wheel 683, 730
Ply composition and material
used 588
Problems under-/overinflation 569
Retreads 561
Rotating 589
Service life 562
Sizes 727
Snow 590
Speed rating 544, 579, 588
Storing 563
Temperature 570, 584
Terminology 585
Total load limit 588
TPMS malfunction telltale 31, 618
Traction 544, 588
Tread depth 563
Tread depth, Winter 590
Treadwear indicators 588
Vehicle maximum load on 588

764 IndexV
Valet locking 505
Vanity mirrors
In the sun visor 516
Vehicle
Batteries 702
Breaking-in period 538
Care 595
Dimensions 732
Individual settings, control system
instrument cluster 301
Locking/unlocking 352, 356
Locking/unlocking in
an emergency 684
Lowering 701
Menu (COMAND) 260
Service battery 702
Towing 710
Washing 595, 597
Weights 732
Vehicle data recording 23
Vehicle jack 682, 697Vehicle level
Changing (ABC) 462
Setting (ABC) 462
Setting, Automatic (ABC) 462
Setting, Manual (ABC) 462
Vehicle loading 509, 564
Instructions 509
Load limit 565
Terminology 585
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 588
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen Vehicle
(Tele Aid) 530
Vehicle tool kit 681
Video AUX 126
Screen settings 126
Video DVD
Operating (COMAND) 128
Operating (Control system) 290
Submenu overview 130
Switching to mode 130
Video game 136
VIN 723Voice Control
Address book 325
Command list 335
DVD changer 333
Individualization 350
Individualization (COMAND) 257
Introduction 304
Navigation 315
Operating safety 303
Operation via the multifunction
steering wheel 306
Radio 329
Switching help window on or off
(COMAND) 257
Telephone 308
Troubleshooting 347