2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class odometer

15 Introduction
Operator’s Manual
Important notice for California retail
buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to
a replacement of your vehicle or a refund
of the purchase price or lease price, if
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au-
thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or mal-
functions in the vehicle that are covered by
its express warranty after a reasonable
number of repair attempts. During the pe-
riod of 18 months from original delivery of
the vehicle or the accumulation of
18 000 miles (approximately 29 000 km)
on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever
occurs first, a reasonable number of repair
attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or
lessee if one or more of the following oc-
curs: (1) the same substantial defect or mal-
function results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that de-
fect or malfunction has been subject to
repair two or more times, and you have
directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA,
LLC in writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or mal-
function of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have direct-
ly notified us in writing of the need for
its repair, or(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason
of repair of the same or different sub-
stantial defects or malfunctions for a
cumulative total of more than
30 calendar days.
Written notification should not be sent to a
dealer, it should be addressed to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

286 Control systemsInstrument cluster control systemTrip menu
In the “Trip” menu, you can show an addi-
tional display for the speedometer and call
up or reset your vehicle’s statistical data.
Standard display
In the standard display, the trip odometer
and main odometer are shown in the
multifunction display.
Press ( or & to select the “Trip”
menu.
1Main odometer
2Trip odometerFuel consumption statistics since start

Press ( or & to select the “Trip”
menu.

Press % to select “From Start”.
1Distance driven since start
2Time elapsed since start
3Average speed since start
4Average fuel consumption since startFuel consumption statistics since last
reset

Press ( or & to select the “Trip”
menu.

Press % or $ to select “Since
Reset”.
1Distance driven since last reset
2Time elapsed since last reset
3Average fuel consumption since last re-
set
4Average speed since last reset
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The menu overview can be found on
(
page 284).
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All values that are based on the last start are
reset when you turn off the vehicle’s engine for
more than four hours (
page 415).
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If you turn the SmartKey to position1 or2
again during this time, the values will not be re-
set. After 9 999 hours or 99 999 miles (kilome-
ters), the fuel consumption statistics after start
are automatically reset.
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After 9 999 hours or 99 999 miles (kilome-
ters), the fuel consumption statistics since last
reset are automatically reset.

287 Control systems
Instrument cluster control system
Resetting fuel consumption statistics
Press ( or & to select the “Trip”
menu.

Press % or $ to select the func-
tion you wish to reset.

Press #.
Illustration: Reset trip odometer
Press % to select “Yes” and confirm
with #.Distance to empty

Press ( or & to select the “Trip”
menu.

Press % or $ to select “Range”.
The calculated remaining driving range
based on the current fuel tank level ap-
pears in the multifunction display.
Digital speedometer

Press ( or & to select the “Trip”
menu.

Press % or $ to select the digital
speedometer.
1Digital speedometer
Navi menu
The display in the “Navi” menu depends on
whether route guidance is active or not.
Press ( or & to select the “Navi”
menu.
Route guidance not active
The multifunction display shows the direc-
tion of travel and the name of the street
you are currently driving on, if known by
the navigation system.
1Direction of travel
2Street you are currently driving on
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If only very little fuel is left in the tank, a fuel
pump is shown instead of the range.
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The menu overview can be found on
(
page 284).

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

760 Index
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

763 Index
Wear pattern 589
Winter 590
Tools 681
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 61
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 681,
713
Towing the vehicle 710
Tow-start 707, 710
Traction 544, 584, 588
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 547
Tread 588
Tread depth, Tires 563
Tread depth, Winter tires 590
Treadwear indicators 588
Trip odometer 286
Resetting 287
Troubleshooting
Voice Control 347
Trunk
Closing 684
Emergency release 504
Lighting 399
Message in display 680Opening-height restriction
(COMAND) 268
Power closing assist for trunk lid 363
Unlocking in an emergency 684
Valet locking 505
Tumbler holder see Cup holder
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 599
Replacing bulbs 689
Turn signals 410
Additional in mirrors 689
Front bulbs 689
Indicator lamp 31
Rear bulbs 689U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 588
Uphill driving
Cruise control 439
Upholstery
Cleaning 606
Useful features 516