2010 MERCEDES-BENZ CL CLASS tow

Navigation operation
You can use the Voice Control System to
R enter a country, state or province
R enter a city
R enter a district or a center
R enter a street
R enter an intersection
R enter a house number
R enter a zip code
R find address
R enter a POI (point of interest)
R select one of your last destinations
R calling up route information
R save a destination
R navigate to a destination stored in the
destination memory of the address book
R display the map
R zoom the map in or out
R listen to the destination memory
R cancel route guidance
R start route guidance
R turn guide instructions on or off
Selecting navigation mode X
Press button ?.
X Speak the command “Navigation”.
X Press button ?.
X Speak one of the navigation commands.
i You can use spoken navigation
commands even when COMAND is in a
mode other than navigation mode. Navigation commands
i You cannot
start the route guidance until
all necessary address data has been
entered. For a list of commands, see (
Y page 237).
“Help navigation” Use the command “Help navigation” to read
out an option list of available functions and
commands that can be used in conjunction
with the navigation system.
Entering an address
Speak the commands and address data in
whole words.
The system guides you completely through
the dialog to route guidance. As soon as a
valid address is entered (at least the town),
you can use the “Start route guidance”
command to start the route guidance.
When multiple choices for an entry are
available, the system offers a numbered list
of possible entries in the COMAND display.
You will then have to select a line number.
This number is taken over by the system.
i You can

use the commands “Continue” or
“Back” to scroll up or down in lists.
The command “Correction” lets you repeat
the entry.
Sample dialog: _
The system shows a numbered list of
states recognized by the system.
^ Please select a line number.
\ Number two.
^ Number two accepted.
The selected entry is adopted from the list.
i Address entries for Puerto Rico must be
spelled. For information on spelling, see
(Y page 247).
“Enter state”, “Enter province” Use the command “Enter state” or “Enter
province” to select a different state or
province on the navigation system.220
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Sample dialog:
\
Enter state.
^ Please say the name of the state.
\ New York.
^ New York accepted.
“Enter destination” Use the command “Enter destination” to
enter a complete destination address.
The system guides you completely through
the dialog to route guidance. As soon as a
valid address is entered (at least the town),
you can use the “Start route guidance”
command to start the route guidance.
Sample dialog:
\
Enter destination.
^ Preselected state is New York. Do you
want to
enter town first or street first?
\ Town first.
^ Please say the name of the town.
\ Nanuet.
^ Nanuet accepted.
^ Please say the name of the street.
\ Main Street.
^ Main Street accepted.
^ Do you want to start route guidance?
\ Yes.
^ Start route guidance.
The system calculates the route and, upon
completing route calculation, starts route
guidance.
“Points of interest” Use the command “Points of interest” to
select a point of interest (POI) such as
airports, railroad stations, gas stations etc. Sample dialog:
\
Points of interest.
_ The system shows the following list on
the COMAND display:
1.Current position
2.

Other state
3. Other province
4. Other town
^ Please select a line number or say an
area name.
\ Number one.
^ Number one accepted.
^ Loading data.
_ The system displays a numbered list of
available POI categories.
^ Please select a line number or say a
category.
\ Number one (or e.g. Eat & Drink).
^ Number one accepted (or Eat & Drink)
accepted.
^ Loading data.
_ The system displays a numbered list of
available POIs of the selected
category.
^ Please select a line number or say a
category.
\ Number one.
^ Number one accepted.
^ Do you want to start route guidance?
\ Yes.
^ Starting route guidance.
i Depending on the number of categories
and POI’s available for a given area, the
system may

display several lists on each of
which you may have to make a selection by
speaking the desired line number or the
name of a POI. Voice Control System navigation
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system asks with which entry it is to
start.
^ Say the name from which the list
should start to read.
\ John Smith.
Starting with this name, the system
reads all address book entries that
include an address.
X Press button ? on the multifunction
steering wheel briefly when the desired
entry is
read. When more than one address
for the entry exists, the Voice Control
System will inquire.
^ Navigate to: home or work?
\ Home.
The system reads the selected voice
name and starts route guidance. Commands for entering parts of an
address
“Enter town” You can use the “Enter town” command to
enter
any

town in the state or province that is
currently selected.
i You can scroll through the list by using the
“Continue” or “Back” command. Say
“Correction” to enter the town or city again.
Sample dialog:
\ Enter town.
^ Please say the name of the town.
\ Albany.
^ Loading town list.
_ The system shows a numbered list of
possible town

names on the display. If
there is only one entry on the list, the
Voice Control System asks if it is
correct.
^ Please select a line number.
\ Number one.
^ Number one accepted. The city selected is adopted for route
guidance.
“Enter district”, “Enter center” You can use the “Enter district” or “Enter
center” command to enter an area in a city
which you have selected previously.
Sample dialog:
\
Enter district.
^ Please say the name of the district.
\ Manhattan.
_ The system displays a list of available
districts if more than one name
matches the name of a district for the
given city.
^ Please select a line number.
\ Number one.
^ Number one accepted.
The district selected is adopted for route
guidance.
“Enter street” You can use the “Enter Street” command to
enter the name of any street in the selected
city.
i
If only a few streets are stored for a
selected town, they will be displayed for
selection immediately after you give the
“Enter Street” command.
Sample dialog:
\ Enter Street.
^ Please say the name of the street.
\ Mabel’s Street.
_ The system displays a numbered list of
available street names.
^ Please select a line number.
\ Number one.
^ Number one accepted.
The street name selected is adopted for route
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R
enter (name of) province
R enter another (name of) province
R change (name of) province
R enter province name
R change province name R
enter zip code
R enter postal code
R enter post code R
enter (name of) town
R enter (name of) city
R enter another (name of) town
R enter another (name of) city
R change (name of) town
R change (name of) city
R town name
R city name R
enter (name of) district
R enter (name of) center
R enter another (name of) district
R enter another (name of) center
R change (name of) district
R change (name of) center
R district name
R center name R
enter (name of) street
R enter (name of) road
R enter another (name of) street
R enter another (name of) road
R change (name of) street
R change (name of) road
R street name
R road name R
enter (name of) street first
R enter (name of) road first
R street name first
R road name first R
intersection
R crossing
R enter intersection
R enter crossing R
enter (another) house number
R change house number R
point(s) of interest
R POI
R enter point(s) of interest
R enter POI(s) R
last destination(s)
R last address R
save destination
R save address
R store destination
R store address R
next/nearest/closest gas station
R next/nearest/closest gas stop
R next/nearest/closest fuel stop Voice Control System command list
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Fix whatever is affecting the window before
trying to shut the door.
Automatic central locking
You can switch the automatic central locking
on or off using the COMAND system
(Y page 193).
The doors and the trunk lock automatically
when the vehicle is set into motion.
You can open a locked door from the inside.
Open door only when conditions are safe to
do so.
The doors are designed to unlock
automatically after an accident if the force of
the impact exceeds a preset threshold.
The vehicle locks automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning at a vehicle speed of above 9 mph
(15 km/h). You could therefore lock yourself
out when the vehicle is pushed or towed or is
on a test stand. Locking and unlocking from the inside
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Observe Safety notes, see page 51.
You can lock or unlock the vehicle from the
inside using the central locking or unlocking
switch. This can be useful, for example, if you
want to lock the vehicle before starting to
drive.
The central locking or unlocking switch does
not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap or the
interior storage compartments, such as the
glove box. X
Locking: Press central locking switch ;.
When the passenger door is closed, the
vehicle locks.
X Unlocking: Press central unlocking
switch :.
You can open a locked door from the inside.
Open door only when conditions are safe to
do so.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the
central locking switch
R and the SmartKey is set to factory settings,
the complete vehicle is unlocked when a
door is opened from the inside
R and the SmartKey is set to selective
settings, only the door opened from inside
is unlocked
If the vehicle has been locked centrally with
the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it will not
unlock using the central unlocking switch. Opening the trunk
G
Warning!
Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine
is running and while driving. Among other
dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases
may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! When you open the trunk, the trunk lid
swings open upwards. Always make sure
there is sufficient overhead clearance. Locking and unlocking
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The red indicator lamp
F (USA only)
or ! (Canada only) in the instrument
cluster goes out.
After a cold start, the automatic transmission
shifts at a higher engine speed. This allows
the catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature earlier.
For more
information on driving, see “Driving
instructions” ( Y page 397). Problems while driving
The engine

runs erratically and misfires R
An ignition cable may be damaged.
R The engine electronics may not be
operating properly.
R Unburned gasoline may have entered the
catalytic converter and damaged it.
X Give very little gas.
X Have the problem checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center

as soon as possible.
The coolant temperature is above
248‡ (120†) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling
the engine.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon
as possible.
X Turn off the engine immediately.
X Allow the engine and coolant to cool off.
X Check the coolant level and add coolant if
necessary ( Y page 372).
In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel:
X
Do not start the engine under any
circumstances.
X Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the
roadway.
X Notify local fire and/or police authorities. If the extent of the damage cannot be
determined:
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
If no damage on major assemblies, fuel
system, and engine mount can be
determined:
X Start the engine in the usual manner. Parking
G
Warning!
Do not park in areas where the hot exhaust
system could come into contact with
combustible materials. Combustible
materials such as grass, hay or leaves could
be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Unintended vehicle movement could cause
serious personal injury or damage to the
vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain. To reduce
such risks, always do the following before
turning off

the engine and leaving the vehicle:
R Keep right foot on the brake pedal.
R Engage the electronic parking brake.
R Shift the automatic transmission into park
position P.
R Slowly release the brake pedal.
R When parked on an incline, always turn the
front wheels towards the road curb.
R Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 0 and remove the SmartKey from
the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS-
GO start/stop button.
R Take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle when leaving.
Electronic parking brake G
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from

the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave 288
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Effect
A
Neutral position
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive axle. When the
brakes are released, the vehicle can
be moved freely (pushed or towed).
To avoid damage to the
transmission, never shift the
automatic transmission into neutral
position N while driving.
Exception: If the ESC is switched off
or malfunctioning, shift the
automatic transmission into neutral
position
N if the vehicle is in danger
of skidding.
! Coasting the vehicle, or driving
for any other reason with the
automatic transmission in neutral
position N can result in
transmission damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty. 7
Drive position
The automatic transmission shifts
automatically. All forward gears are
available.
Driving tips
Kickdown Use the kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
X
U.S. vehicles except AMG vehicles:
Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
Depending on the engine speed the
automatic transmission shifts into a lower
gear.
X Canada vehicles and AMG vehicles:
Depress the accelerator pedal past the
point of resistance.
Depending on the engine speed the
automatic transmission shifts into a lower
gear. Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle by shifting the automatic
transmission directly between drive position
D and reverse gear
R can help free a vehicle
stuck in mud or snow. The engine control
system of this vehicle electronically limits
directly shifting the automatic transmission
between drive position D and reverse gear R
to very low speeds, i.e. approximately 5 mph
(9 km/h). To shift the automatic transmission
directly between drive position D and reverse
gear R, move the gear selector lever up or
down past the resistance point.
Working on the vehicle G
Warning!
When working on the vehicle, engage the
electronic parking brake and shift the
automatic transmission into park position P.
Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury. Gear ranges
With the automatic transmission in drive
position D and driving in automatic program
mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gear
range, see “One-touch gearshifting”
(Y page 297).
The current gear range appears in the
multifunction display. :
Gear range indicator Automatic transmission
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otherwise seriously damage the brake
system or the transfer case which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
! Because the ESC operates automatically,
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or
1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in
position 0 or 1) when the electronic parking
brake is being tested on a brake test
dynamometer or when the vehicle is being
towed with one axle raised.
Active braking action through the ESC may
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Instrument cluster
Introduction
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “Instrument cluster”
(Y page 29). G
Warning!
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving conditions,
such as
R speed
R outside temperature
R warning/indicator lamps
R malfunction/warning messages
R failure of any systems
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, do so with added
caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.
The language setting for the multifunction
display can be changed via COMAND
(Y page 81). Activating the instrument cluster
The instrument cluster is activated when you
R open a door
R switch on the ignition
R switch on the exterior lamps Adjusting the instrument cluster
illumination
X
To brighten illumination: Turn knob :
clockwise.
X To dim illumination: Turn knob :
counterclockwise.
i The instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to suit
ambient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will also
be adjusted automatically when you switch
on the vehicle’s exterior lamps. Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge is located on
the left side in the instrument cluster
(Y page 29). G
Warning!
Driving when your engine is overheated can
cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You
could be seriously burned. 300
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