ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
. . . . ..54
Switching off the alarm . . . . . . . . . .55
Audio (COMAND)
AUX mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
CD mod e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
DVD mod e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
MP3 mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Audio DVD
Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Setting the audio format . . . . . . . . .82
Stop function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
AUTO lights
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . ..307
Automatic transmission Display message . . . . . .318, 322, 330
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Emergency running mode . . . . . . .359
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .359
Program selector button . . . . . . . .210
Shift ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
AUX
Audi o.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Auxiliary heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..270
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .342
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271
Setting the departure time . . . . . . .172
Auxiliary ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . ..270 B
Back button COMAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
BAS (Brake Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..49
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
Plus*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Batteries Changing (entertainment system
headphones) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369
Changing (entertainment system
remote control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369
Battery
Changing (auxiliary heating
remote control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384
Checking (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .367 Check lamp (key
).. . . . . . . . . . . . .367
Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385
Display message . . . . . . . . . .318, 331
Fitting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .386
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384
Maintenance (vehicle ).. . . . . . . ..382
Reconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .386
Removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . .385
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .382
Voltage (on-board computer) . . . . .220
Belt force limiters
Activatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Belt tensioners
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Belt warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Blind see Roller sunblind
Blind Spot Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329
Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350
Bluetooth ®
Authorising devices . . . . . . . . . . . .107
External authorisation . . . . . . . . . .109
Interface . . . . . . . . . . . .106, 109, 112
Telephony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106, 112
Bluetooth ®
telephony
Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Bonnet
Bonnet catch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292
Bonnet release lever
Release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292
Boot
Automatic opening . . . . . . . .181, 182
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . .366
Limiting the opening angl e.. . . . ..168
Locking separatel y.. . . . . . . . . . ..181
Boot lid
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Boot lid opening limiter . . . . . . . . ..168 Index
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Exterior view
Function Page
:
Boot 180
Vehicle tool kit 315
;
Lights 369
=
Rear window heating 268
?
Fuel filler flap 290
A
Exterior mirrors 189
B
Sliding/tilting sunroof 274
C
Demisting the windscreen 267
Cleaning the windows
309 Function Page
D
Windscreen wipers 199
E
Opening the bonnet 292
Engine oil 293
Coolant 294
F
Headlamp cleaning system 197
G
Towing 386
H
Tyres and wheels 296
Flat tyre 37324
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X
To activate/deactivate: activate or deac-
tivate PRE-SAFE ®
Brake in the on-board
computer (Y page 224).
After activation, the Äsymbol is dis-
played on the left in the driver display.
Vehicles with COMAND and a navigation sys-
tem*: the radar sensor system is switched off
automatically in the vicinity of radio telescope
facilities (Y page 411).
For PRE-SAFE ®
Brake to assist you when driv-
ing, the radar sensor system must be
switched on and operational.
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake does not always clearly
identify complex traffic situations properly.
You can terminate the intervention of PRE-
SAFE ®
Brake in a non-critical driving situation
at any time if:
R an acoustic and visual warning occurs
R the vehicle brakes gently
To end this you can either depress the accel-
erator pedal further, activate kickdown or
release the brake pedal.
The braking intervention of PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
is ended automatically if:
R you manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle.
R you drive slower than approximately
15 km/h.
R there is no longer an obstacle detected in
front of your vehicle.
R there is no longer any danger of a collision.
i While Distronic Plus is activated, PRE-
SAFE ®
Brake remains passive.
Following a collision or crash-related damage
to the front end of the vehicle, have the con-
figuration and operation of the radar sensors
checked. Choose a qualified specialist work-
shop for this which has the necessary spe-
cialist knowledge and tools for the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for
this purpose. Anti-theft systems
Immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
Activating the immobiliser X
With the key: remove the key from the
ignition lock.
X With KEYLESS GO*: press the start/stop
button on the dashboard.
The engine switches off.
Deactivating the immobiliser X
With the key: turn the key to position 2in
the ignition lock.
X With KEYLESS GO*: press the start/stop
button on the dashboard twice without
depressing the brake.
i The immobiliser is always deactivated
when you start the engine. ATA* (anti-theft alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered when
the alarm system is primed and you open:
R a door
R a door using the emergency key element
R the boot lid
R the bonnet
The alarm is not switched off even if you close
an open door again. 54
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Electric parking brake
Releasing the electric parking brake man-
ually
X
Pull handle :.
The ! red warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
The electric parking brake can only be
released when the key in the ignition lock is
in position 1or the ignition is switched on
using the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the electric parking brake auto-
matically
The electric parking brake is released auto-
matically when the following conditions are
fulfilled:
R the engine is running
R the automatic transmission is in position
D or R.
R the bonnet is closed.
R your seat belt is fastened.
R you depress the accelerator pedal.
If the automatic transmission is in position
R, the boot lid must be closed.
For the parking brake to be released auto-
matically if your seat belt is not fastened, the
following conditions must be fulfilled:
R the driver's door is closed.
R you shift out of Por you have previously
driven faster than 3 km/h. Engaging the electric parking brake man-
ually
X
Push handle :.
The ! red warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
i The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the key is removed.
Engaging the electric parking brake auto-
matically
The electric parking brake of your vehicle is
automatically engaged if HOLD
(Y page 245) or Distronic
Plus* ( Ypage 235) brakes your vehicle until
it is stationary and at least one of the follow-
ing conditions is fulfilled:
R the engine is switched off.
R the driver's door is opened and the seat
belt is not fastened.
R the bonnet is released.
R the boot lid is opened while the automatic
transmission is in position R.
R the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy
period.
The ! red warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
i In addition to the electric parking brake,
P may also be engaged automatically.
Emergency braking with the electric park-
ing brake
The vehicle can also be braked during an
emergency using the electric parking brake.
X While driving, push the handle of the elec-
tric parking brake (Y page 205).
i The vehicle is braked as long as the elec-
tric parking brake lever is depressed. The
longer you apply the electric parking brake
handle, the stronger the vehicle is braked.
The ! red indicator lamp flashes in the
instrument cluster during braking. The
Release parking brake message appears Driving and parking
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X
To deactivate: press theKrocker
switch up or down.
The indicator lamp in the Ãrocker
switch goes out.
or
X Set the air distribution using COMAND
(Y page 169).
The indicator lamp in the Ãrocker
switch goes out. Setting the temperature
Automatic air-conditioning zones
You can select different temperature settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as
well as for the footwells.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To increase/reduce: press thew
rocker switch up or down. Only change the
temperature setting in small increments.
Start at 22 †.
i You can also use COMAND (Y page 169)
to set the temperature.
i The footwell temperature can be set via
COMAND (Y page 171). Adjusting the air vents
G
Risk of injury
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could cause burns or frostbite to
bare skin in the immediate vicinity of the
vents. Keep bare skin away from these air
outlets. If necessary, direct the airflow away
to a different area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air inlet grille on the bonnet free
of blockage, such as ice, snow or leaves.
R never cover the vents or air inlet and outlet
grilles in the vehicle interior.
i For draught-free ventilation, adjust the
sliders of the air vents to the centre detent
position.
Setting the centre air vents :
Fixed centre air vent
; Centre air vent, right
= Control for right-hand centre air vent
? Control for left-hand centre air vent
A Centre air vent, left
X To open/close: turn controls=and ?
up or down. Air conditioning
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adapted to run on this fuel by the local
after-sales service.
Engine compartment
Bonnet
G
Risk of accident
Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle
is in motion. If you do so, the bonnet may open
up and block your view.
Opening G
Risk of injury
There is a risk of injury if the bonnet is open,
even if the engine is not running.
Some engine components can become very
hot.
To avoid the risk of burns, only touch those
components described in the Owner’s Manual
and observe the relevant safety notes. G
Risk of injury
The radiator fan between the radiator and the
engine can start automatically, even if the key
has been removed from the ignition lock. For
this reason, you must not reach into the fan
rotation area. Otherwise, you could be
injured.
The electronic ignition system uses high volt-
age. For this reason, you must never touch
components of the ignition system (ignition
coil, ignition cable, spark plug connector or
test socket) when:
R the engine is running.
R the engine is being started.
R the ignition is switched on and the engine
is being cranked by hand.
X Make sure that the windscreen wipers are
switched off. G
Risk of injury
The windscreen wipers and wiper linkage
could be set in motion.
When the bonnet is open, you or others could
be injured by the wiper rods.
Make sure that the windscreen wiper is
switched off. Remove the key or make sure
that no ignition level has been selected on
KEYLESS GO*. In the instrument cluster, all of
the indicator lamps must be out.
The bonnet release lever is located in the
driver's footwell. X
Pull bonnet release lever :.
The bonnet is released.
! Make sure that the windscreen wipers
are not folded away from the windscreen.
Otherwise, you could damage the wind-
screen wipers or the bonnet.
The handle for opening the bonnet is located
above the radiator grille. 292
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X
Reach into the gap, pull bonnet catch han-
dle ;up and lift the bonnet.
Closing G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the bonnet.
X Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a
height of approximately 20 cm.
X Check that the bonnet has engaged prop-
erly.
i If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it is
not properly engaged. Open it again and
close it with a little more force. Engine oil
Depending on driving style, the vehicle con-
sumes up to 0.8 l oil per 1,000 km. The oil
consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
Checking the engine oil level When doing so:
R
the vehicle should be parked on level
ground.
R the engine should be switched off for at
least five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature.
R the engine should be switched off for at
least 30 minutes if the engine is not at
operating temperature (i.e. if you only start
the engine briefly).
Using the on-board computer*
i Only possible on the CL 600 and
CL 65 AMG. On the CL 500 and CL 63 AMG,
a dipstick is used to check the engine oil
level ( Ypage 294). X
Make sure that the key is in position
2(Y page 182) in the ignition lock.
X Press the ;or= button to select the
Service menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select
Engine oil level.
X Press the abutton.
The multi-function display shows the fol-
lowing message: Engine oil level
Measuring now Measurement correct
only if vehicle level
The measurement takes a few seconds. You
will see one of the following messages in the
multi-function display:
R Engine oil level OK
R Add 1.0 l engine oil when next
refuelling
R Add 1.5 l engine oil when next
refuelling
R Add 2.0 l engine oil when next
refuelling
X Top up the oil if necessary ( Ypage 294).
Other messages in the multi-function dis-
play
If the engine is at normal operating tempera-
ture and there is too much oil, you will see the
following message:
Eng. oil level
Reduce oil level
X Have excess oil siphoned off.
! There is a risk of damage to the engine or
the catalytic converter if there is excess oil
in the engine.
If the Turn on ignition to see engine
oil level message appears:
X Turn the key to position 2(Y page 182) in
the ignition lock.
You will see the following message if you did
not observe the required waiting period:
Waiting period for engine oil level
not observed Engine compa
rtment
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions DISTRONIC
PLUS - - - kmh
An activation condition for Distronic Plus* is not fulfilled. The
system is outside the operating temperature range.
X
Close the bonnet and the driver's door.
X Release the electric parking brake.
X Shift the transmission to D.
X If conditions permit, drive faster than 30 km/h and switch
on Distronic Plus* again.
X Activate ESP ®
.
X Wait until the system is in the operating temperature range. DISTRONIC
PLUS and
SPEED‐
TRONIC inopera‐
tive
Distronic Plus* and Speedtronic are faulty. A warning tone
also sounds.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Only
select
position P when vehi‐
cle is
stationary The vehicle is moving.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions.
X Shift the transmission to P.Vehicle not in
position P The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position
R,
Nor D.
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Engage the electric parking brake. Drive to
workshop without
changing
gear You cannot change the transmission position.
X
In transmission position D: consult a qualified specialist
workshop without changing the transmission position.
or
X In transmission positions N,Ror P: contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. HOLD off HOLD is deactivated because the vehicle is skidding.
X
Reactivate HOLD later. 322
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messagesPractical advice
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