2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class light

260 Control systemsCOMAND vehicle menuIn this menu, you can program the follow-
ing vehicle functions:
Setting night security illumination
(Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-off)
Use this function to set whether and how
long you would like the exterior lighting to
illuminate during darkness after exiting the
vehicle and both doors closed.
The exterior lighting automatically goes
out after the delayed switch-off time has
expired.
You can select:

“0 sec.”, the delayed switch-off feature
is deactivated


“15 sec.”, “30 sec.”, “45 sec.”, or
“60 sec.”, the delayed switch-off fea-
ture is activated

Select “Vehicle”.
The main area is active.

Selecting “Exterior Lighting Delayed
Switch-off” menu: Slide omp or
rotateymz.

Confirming selection: Press n.

Selecting length of time: Slide qmr
or rotate ymz.

Confirming selection: Press n.
or

Select “Vehicle”
“Vehicle”
“Exte-
rior Lighting Delayed Switch-off”.
A selection list appears.
The current setting is indicated by a
dotR.
Function
Page
Exterior Lighting Delayed
Switch-off
260
Locator Lighting
261
Exterior Mirror Convenience
Settings
262
Automatic Locking
263
Easy Entry/Exit Feature
264
Interior Ambient Light
265
Interior Lighting Delayed
Switch-off
266
Rear-window Sunshade
267
Trunk Opening-height Restriction*
268
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The components and operating principles of
COMAND can be found on (
page 83).
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You can reactivate this function within
10 minutes by opening a door.

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COMAND vehicle menu

Selecting length of time: Slide qmr
or rotate ymz.

Confirming selection: Press n.
To activate night security illumination:

Select delayed switch-off period (see
above).

Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position* before turning off the en-
gine.
Locator lighting on/off
With the locator lighting feature activated
and the exterior lamp switch in
position* (
page 391), the following
lamps will switch on during darkness when
the vehicle is unlocked from the outside:


Parking lamps


Tail lamps


License plate lamps


Front fog lamps


Door entry lamps in the mirror


Side marker lamps
The locator lighting switches off when the
driver’s door is opened.
If you do not open a door after unlocking
the vehicle with the SmartKey, the lamps
will switch off automatically after approxi-
mately 40 seconds.

Select “Vehicle”.
The main area is active.

Selecting “Locator Lighting” func-
tion: Slide omp or rotate ymz.

Confirming selection: Press n.

Switching locator lighting on or off:
Press n.
or

Select “Vehicle”
“Vehicle”
“Loca-
tor Lighting”.
A checkmark appears when the locator
lighting is switched on.
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The components and operating principles of
COMAND can be found on (
page 83).


262 Control systemsCOMAND vehicle menu
Confirming selection: Press n.
To activate locator lighting:

Make sure the function “Locator Light-
ing” is set.

Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position* when exiting the vehicle.
Exterior mirror convenience settings
In the “Exterior Mirror Convenience Set-
tings” menu, you can switch the following
exterior mirror functions on or off:

Exterior mirrors automatically fold in
when the vehicle is locked


Exterior mirror on front passenger’s
side automatically tilts downward
when the vehicle is reversing

Select “Vehicle”.
The main area is active.

Selecting “Exterior Mirror Conve-
nience Settings” menu: Slide omp or
rotate ymz.

Confirming selection: Press n.

Selecting “Fold in automatically
when locking” or “Lower mirror
when reversing”: Rotateymz.

Confirming selection: Press n.

Slide omp to exit.
or

Select “Vehicle”
“Vehicle”
“Exte-
rior mirror Convenience Settings”.
A selection list appears.
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The components and operating principles of
COMAND can be found on (
page 83).


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Confirming selection: Press n.
A selection list appears.
The current setting is indicated by a
dotR.

Selecting a setting: Slide qmr or
rotateymz.

Confirming selection: Press n.
Setting interior ambient lighting
You can adjust the brightness of the interi-
or lighting on a scale of “0” (off) to “5”
(bright).
Select “Vehicle”.
The main area is active.

Selecting “Interior Ambient Light”
menu: Slide omp or rotate ymz.

Confirming selection: Press n.

Adjusting brightness: Slide omp or
rotate ymz.

Confirming selection: Press n.
or

Select “Vehicle”
“Vehicle”
“Interi-
or Ambient Light”.

Adjusting brightness: Slide qmr or
rotate ymz.

Confirming selection: Press n.
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The components and operating principles of
COMAND can be found on (
page 83).

266 Control systemsCOMAND vehicle menuSetting interior lighting delayed switch-off
Use this function to set whether and how
long you would like the interior lighting to
remain lit during darkness after you have
removed the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
You can select:

“0 sec.”, the delayed switch-off feature
is deactivated


“15 sec.”, “30 sec.”, “45 sec.”, or
“60 sec.”, the delayed switch-off fea-
ture is activated

Select “Vehicle”.
The main area is active.

Selecting “Interior Lighting Delayed
Switch-off” menu: Slide omp or
rotateymz.

Confirming selection: Press n.
A selection list appears.
The current setting is indicated by a
dotR.

Selecting length of time: Slide qmr
or rotate ymz.

Confirming selection: Press n.
or

Select “Vehicle”
“Vehicle”
“Interi-
or Lighting Delayed Switch-off”.
A selection list appears.
The current setting is indicated by a
dotR.

Selecting length of time: Slide qmr
or rotate ymz.

Confirming selection: Press n.
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The components and operating principles of
COMAND can be found on (
page 83).

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Instrument cluster control system
Settings menu
In the “Settings” menu, you can:

switch the daytime running lamps on or
off (USA only)


switch the additional speedometer on
or off


switch the radar sensors* on or off
(USA only)
Setting daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)

Press ( or & to select the “Set-
tings” menu.

Press % or $ to select the “Day-
time Running Lamps” function.

Press #.

Press # again if you would like to
change the current status.
Depending on the previous status, the
daytime running lamps will be switched
on or off.
With “Daytime Running Lamps” mode se-
lected and the exterior lamp switch at po-
sition M or *, the low beam
headlamps are switched on when the en-
gine is running.
In low ambient light conditions the follow-
ing lamps will switch on additionally:


Parking lamps


Tail lamps


License plate lamps


Side marker lamps
For more information on the daytime run-
ning lamp mode (
page 393).Showing or hiding additional
speedometer
You can have an additional digital speed-
ometer shown on the multifunction dis-
play. The speed is shown in the unit of
kilometers/hour (USA) or miles/hour
(Canada).

Press ( or & to select the “Set-
tings” menu.

Press % or $ to select the “Add.
Speedometer” function.

Press #.

Press # again if you would like to
change the current status.
Depending on the previous status, the
additional speedometer will be
switched on or off.
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The menu overview can be found on
(
page 284).
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This function is not available in countries
where the daytime running lamp mode is manda-
tory and therefore in a constant mode.
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If you turn the exterior lamp switch to anoth-
er position, the corresponding lamp(s) will
switch on.
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Make sure that the light switch is set
toB or * when you switch off the day-
time running lamps while driving at night.

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Voice Control navigation
Voice Control navigation
Important notesWarning!
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For safety reasons, you should only select a
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
While the navigation system provides direc-
tional assistance, the driver must remain fo-
cused on safe driving behavior, especially
attention to traffic and street signs, and
should utilize the system’s audio cues while
driving.
The navigation system does not supply any
information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic
regulations or traffic safety rules. Their ob-
servance always remains in the driver’ per-
sonal responsibility. DVD maps do not cover
all areas nor all routes within an area.
Traffic regulations always have priority over
any route recommendations given.
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 13.5 m) every second.
During route guidance, you will not receive
information on:

traffic lights


stop and yield signs


parking or stopping zones


one-way streets


narrow bridges, or


other traffic regulation data.
You should therefore always strictly observe
traffic regulations while driving. Drive care-
fully and always obey traffic laws and road
signs, even if they contradict navigation sys-
tem instructions.
Warning!
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Please do not use the Voice Control System
in an emergency, as the tone of your voice
may change in a stressful situation. This
could cause a delay in completing your
phone call in a timely manner. This could
distract you in an emergency situation and
cause you to be involved in an accident.
Warning!
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Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting
your attention from the road and driving.
Please always use this feature instead of
consulting the map display for directions.
Consulting the symbols or map display for
directions may cause you to divert your at-
tention from driving and increase your risk
of an accident.

351 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Starter switch positions
Seats
Steering wheel
Mirrors
Memory function
Fastening the seat belts
Lighting
Windshield wipers
Power windowsDriving and parking
Automatic transmission
Instrument cluster
Driving systems
Air vents
Automatic climate control
Trunk
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Loading and storing
Useful features