2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class rear view mirror

477 Controls in detail
Driving systems
End positionDepending on the size of the parking
space, the vehicle may be positioned at an
angle in the parking space. Advanced Park-
ing Guidance guides you close to the rear
limit of the parking space where possible.
Adjust the end position by maneuver-
ing as needed.

Observe the Park Assist* display
(page 467).Canceling the Advanced Parking
Guidance

Press the Park Assist* button
(page 471).
The Advanced Parking Guidance is im-
mediately canceled and Park Assist* is
deactivated. No message is shown in
the multifunction display.
The Advanced Parking Guidance is auto-
matically canceled if guidance into the
parking space is no longer possible or if an
error occurs.
The parking space symbol disappears and
the message “Parking Guidance Canceled”
appears in the multifunction display.
Rear View Camera*
The Rear View Camera is an electronic and
visual parking aid. It shows you the area
behind the vehicle on the COMAND dis-
play.
In addition, the Rear View Camera contains
guide lines to help you with driving in re-
verse.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as
a reverse-mirror image similar to the view
in a rear-view mirror.

478 Controls in detailDriving systemsThe Rear View Camera is in the handle
strip of the trunk lid.
1Rear View CameraView through the camera
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The image from the Rear View Camera is
shown mirror-inverted on the COMAND display
(
page 33).Warning!
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Please note that objects which do not touch
the ground, such as the bumper of a vehicle
parked behind you, a trailer hitch, or the
back of a truck, may appear to be further
away than they actually are. In this case, you
should not use the guide lines to judge dis-
tance. The use of the guide lines to judge
distance increases the risk of impacting the
objects.
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The Rear View Camera is a supplement sys-
tem. It is not intended to, nor does it re-
place, the need for extreme care. The
responsibility during parking and other driv-
ing maneuvers always remains with the driv-
er.
The Rear View Camera may show obstacles
with a distorted perspective, incorrectly or
not at all.

485 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist*
Depending on production date, your vehi-
cle may not be equipped with this feature.
Blind Spot Assist uses radar sensors to
monitor the area on both sides of your ve-
hicle. It will assist you when you change
lanes driving at speeds of above 20 mph
(30 km/h). A warning will appear on the
outside rear view mirror as soon as anoth-
er vehicle is detected in the area being
monitored. If you then activate the corre-
sponding turn signals to change lanes, you
will see and hear a collision warning. Blind
Spot Assist operates using two sensors in
the front bumper and four sensors in the
rear bumper.In order for Blind Spot Assist to function,
the radar sensors must be switched on and
operational.
When travelling in Canada in a vehicle not
registered in Canada, you must switch off
the radar sensor system* (
page 302).
Canadian law does not permit the use of
the radar sensor system* (
page 302) for
vehicles from outside of Canada. When you
switch off the radar sensor system*, the
following functions are deactivated:


BAS Plus* (
page 68)


PRE-SAFE
® Brake* (
page 75)


DISTRONIC Plus* (
page 443)


Park Assist (
page 467)


Advanced Parking Guidance*
(page 471)


Blind Spot Assist* (
page 485)
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Blind Spot Assist is only a driving aid and
may not detect all vehicles. It is the driver’s
responsibility at all times to be attentive to
road, weather and traffic conditions and to
provide the steering, braking and other
driving inputs necessary to retain control of
the vehicle. Failure to do so could result in
recognizing dangers too late, possibly re-
sulting in an accident and serious injury to
yourself and others.
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Blind Spot Assist cannot detect road and
traffic conditions.
Blind Spot Assist may not be able to detect
narrow vehicles such as motorcycles or bi-
cycles, or it may not detect them until it is
too late.
The monitoring function may be impaired if
your sensors are dirty, subject to heavy
spray, or if visibility is poor due to e.g. snow,
rain, or fog. This can result in vehicles not
being detected or being detected too late.
It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to
be attentive to road, weather and traffic con-
ditions and to provide the steering, braking
and other driving inputs necessary to retain
control of the vehicle. Failure to do so could
result in recognizing dangers too late, possi-
bly resulting in an accident and serious inju-
ry to yourself and others.

523 Controls in detail
Useful features
Shortly after the completion of your
Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive
a user ID and password. By visiting
www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid”
(USA only), you will have access to account
information, remote door unlock and
more.
System self-check
Initially, after switching on the ignition,
malfunctions are detected and indicated.
If a malfunction is detected, the indicator
lamps in the SOS button, the Roadside As-
sistance button• and the Information
button¡ stay on longer than
10 seconds or do not come on. The mes-
sage “Tele Aid Not Activated” or “Tele Aid
Inoperative” appears in the multifunction
display.Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated
automatically following an accident in
which the emergency tensioning devices
(ETDs) or air bags deploy.An emergency call can also be initiated
manually by opening the cover next to the
interior rear view mirror labeled SOS, then
briefly pressing the button located under
the cover. For instructions on initiating an
emergency call manually (
page 525).
Once the emergency call is in progress, the
indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin
to flash. The message:


“Connecting Call” appears in the multi-
function display


“Emergency Call Activated” appears in
the COMAND display
and the audio system is muted. When the
connection is established, the message:


“Call Connected” appears in the multi-
function display


“Emergency Call Activated” appears in
the COMAND display
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The SOS button is located above the interior
rear view mirror (
page 525).
The Roadside Assistance button• and the
Information button¡ are located below the
center armrest cover (page 525).
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If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, in
the Roadside Assistance button•
and/or in the Information button¡ do
not come on during the system self-check,
or if any of these indicators remain illuminat-
ed continuously in red and/or the message
“Tele Aid Not Activated” or “Tele Aid Inoper-
ative” is displayed in the multifunction dis-
play after the system self-check, a
malfunction in the system has been detect-
ed.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as ex-
pected. Have the system checked at the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.

531 Controls in detail
Useful features
Interior rear view mirror with integrated
remote control1Indicator lamp
2 3 4Signal transmitter button
Needed for programming (not part of vehi-
cle equipment):
5Hand-held remote control of ga-
rage door opener, gate operator
or other device
6Hand-held remote control but-
ton
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Before programming the integrated remote
control to a garage door opener or gate
operator, make sure people and objects are
out of the way of the device to prevent po-
tential harm or damage. When programming
a garage door opener, the door moves up or
down. When programming a gate operator,
the gate opens or closes.
Do not use the integrated remote control
with any garage door opener that lacks
safety stop and reverse features as required
by U.S. federal safety standards (this
includes any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982).
A garage door that cannot detect an object
– signaling the door to stop and reverse –
does not meet current U.S. federal safety
standards.
When programming a garage door opener,
park the vehicle outside the garage.
Do not run the engine while programming
the integrated remote control. Inhalation of
exhaust gas is hazardous to your health.
All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and possible death.

598 OperationVehicle careAutomatic car wash
You can have your car washed in an auto-
matic car wash from the start.
To protect the filter system, switch the
automatic climate control to air recir-
culation mode (
page 496).
If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it be-
fore running it through the automatic car
wash.When taking the vehicle through an auto-
matic conveyor type car wash, observe the
following instructions.
Vehicles with SmartKey:

With the vehicle at a standstill and the
ignition switched on shift the
automatic transmission to neutral
positionN.

If engaged, manually release the
electronic parking brake (
page 413).

Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the starter switch.Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:

With the vehicle at a standstill, depress
the brake pedal and keep it pressed.

With the ignition switched on shift the
automatic transmission to park
positionP.

Release the brake pedal.

Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button from the starter switch
(page 366).

Insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
into the starter switch.

Switch on the ignition.

Depress the brake pedal.

Shift the automatic transmission to
neutral positionN.

Release the brake pedal.

If engaged, manually release the
electronic parking brake (
page 413).

Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO in the
starter switch.
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Do not clean your vehicle in an automatic
touchless car wash which uses caustic spray.
Otherwise the caustic spray will damage the
paint or ornamental moldings.
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Make sure that the windshield wiper switch
is set to0 (
page 400). Otherwise, e.g. the rain
sensor could activate and cause the wipers to
move unintentionally. This may lead to vehicle
damage.
Due to the width of the vehicle, fold in exterior
rear view mirrors prior to running the vehicle
through an automatic car wash to prevent dam-
age to the mirrors.
Warning!
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When leaving the SmartKey or SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch, do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle.
It is possible for children to switch on the
ignition which could result in unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment. Unsupervised use
of vehicle equipment could result in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.

665 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
Check
Rear Left
Turn Signal
The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunction-
ing. A substitute bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Rear Right
Turn Signal
The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Left Mirror
Turn Signal
The turn signal in the left exterior rear view
mirror is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
Check
Right Mirror
Turn Signal
The turn signal in the right exterior rear view
mirror is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
Check
Front Left
Turn Signal
The left front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Front Right
Turn Signal
The right front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Left High Beam
The left high beam lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 688).

690 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsNotes on bulb replacement


Only use 12-volt-bulbs of the same
type and with the specified watt rating.


Switch lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.


Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.


Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.


If the newly installed bulb does not
come on, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:


Bi-Xenon lamps


Front turn signal lamps


Front fog lamps


Additional turn signal lamps in the exte-
rior rear view mirrors


Parking and standing lamps


Front side marker lamps


High mounted brake lamp


Brake, tail and rear standing lamps


Rear side marker lamps


Rear fog lamp


Rear turn signal lamps


Rear side marker lamps


License plate lamps
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Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb.
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A
bulb can explode if you:

touch or move it when hot


drop the bulb


scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the
lamp and its components. We recommend
that you have such work done by a qualified
technician.
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Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could
otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the vehi-
cle. Only have the LEDs replaced by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Have the headlamp adjustment checked
regularly.