2010 MERCEDES-BENZ CL CLASS trunk

Cigarette lighter
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 51. G
Warning!
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
Make sure any children traveling with you do
not injure themselves or start a fire with the
hot cigarette lighter.
If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is
being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
X Open the cover ( Y page 352). X
Switch on the ignition.
X Push in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter : will pop out
automatically when hot.
X Take out cigarette lighter :.
X Reinsert cigarette lighter : in its socket
after use. Power outlets
The power outlets can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories
(e.g. auxiliary lamps, mobile phone chargers)
up to a maximum of 15 A (180 W).
If the engine is off and the power outlets are
being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged. X
Switch on the ignition.
Power outlet in glove box X
Open glove box ( Y page 348). Power outlet in trunk
Tele Aid
! In order to activate the Tele Aid system, a
subscriber agreement must be completed.
To ensure your system is activated and
operational, please press Information
button E to perform the acquaintance
call. Failure to complete either of these
steps may result in a system that is not
activated.
If you have any questions regarding
activation, please call the Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(USA only) or 1-888-923-8367 (Canada
only). Useful features
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Destination addresses will download in
the same
order they were sent. If you have
multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped
with Tele Aid and active accounts, each
destination address sent will be retrievable
by all vehicles associated with the e-mail
address you specified for your Tele Aid
account.
Remote door unlock In case you have locked your vehicle
unintentionally
(e.g.

SmartKey inside vehicle),
and the reserve SmartKey is not available:
X Contact the Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) (USA only) or
1-888-923-8367

(Canada only).
You will be asked to provide your password.
X Then return to your vehicle at the time
arranged with the Customer Assistance
Center and pull the trunk lid handle for a
minimum of 20 seconds until the indicator
lamp in the SOS button is flashing.
The message Connecting

Call appears in
the multifunction display.
As an alternative, you may unlock the vehicle
via Internet in the “My Tele Aid” section of
“Owner’s Online”,

using your ID and password
(USA only).
i The remote door unlock feature is
available if the relevant cellular phone
network is available.
The SOS button will flash and the message
Connecting Call will appear in the
multifunction display to indicate receipt of
the door unlock command.
If the trunk lid handle was pulled for more
than 20 seconds before door unlock
authorization was received, you must wait
15 minutes before pulling the trunk lid
handle again. Remote door lock If you have forgotten to lock your vehicle and
are no longer near it, you can have it locked
remotely through the Customer Assistance
Center.
The vehicle can be remotely locked within
four
days

after the ignition has been switched
off.
X Contact the Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) (USA only) or
1-888-923-8367

(Canada only).
You will be asked to provide your password.
When you are inside your vehicle the next
time and
switch on the ignition, the message
Tele Aid Doors Locked Remotely will
appear on the multifunction display.
i The remote door lock feature is available
if the relevant cellular phone network is
available and data connection is possible.
Automatic Maintenance Call Your vehicle is equipped with a feature that
considerably enhances vehicle care. Just
prior to reaching a vehicle maintenance
milestone, Tele Aid transmits important
vehicle maintenance information that alerts
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center of
required service. This is automatic and does
not require driver intervention. This feature
allows your preferred Mercedes-Benz Center
to significantly improve the process of
arranging your service appointment and
ensures that your vehicle receives the best
possible care.
i
The Automatic Maintenance Call feature
is available if the relevant telephone
network is

available and data connection is
possible. Useful features
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Vehicle equipment
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual. Where will I find ...?
First aid kit
i Check expiration dates and contents for
completeness at least once a year and
replace missing/expired items.
The first aid kit is located in the trunk on the
right side storage pocket, secured by a
tensioning strap. X
Loosen tensioning strap :.
First aid kit ; can be removed. Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit is located in the space
underneath the trunk floor.
i Vehicles without spare wheel are not
factory-equipped with the tools required for
a wheel change such as a jack or a wheel
wrench. Some tools required for a wheel
change are specific to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to obtain the tools approved for
your vehicle.
The vehicle tool kit includes:
R Alignment bolt 35
R Collapsible wheel chock 35
R Fuse chart
R Jack 35
R Pair of gloves 35
R Towing eye bolt
R Wheel wrench 35
X Removing: Open the trunk (Y page 257).
X Lift the trunk floor using the floor handle.
X Engage the floor handle on the upper trunk
lip.
! To prevent damage, always disengage the
floor handle from the upper trunk lip and
lower the trunk floor before closing the
trunk. :
Collapsible wheel chock
; Vehicle tool kit box cover
= Tool bag
? Jack
X Open vehicle tool kit box cover ;.
Collapsible wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves to secure
the vehicle, e.g. while changing a wheel.
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X
Take the collapsible wheel chock from the
vehicle tool kit (Y page 412). X
Setting up: Tilt both plates upward :.
X Fold the lower plate outward ;.
X Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the way
into the openings of base plate =.
For information on where to place wheel
chocks when changing a wheel, see “Lifting
the vehicle” ( Y page 466).
Jack G
Warning!
Only use the jack supplied with your vehicle
to lift the vehicle briefly for wheel changes. If
you use the jack for any other purpose, you or
others could be injured, as the jack is
designed only for the purpose of changing a
wheel.
When using the jack, observe the safety notes
in the “Mounting the spare wheel” section and
the notes on the jack.
X Take the jack from the vehicle tool kit
(Y page 412). Storage position
X
Turn the crank handle in the direction of
arrow as far as it will go. Operational position
X
Turn the crank handle clockwise.
Before placing the jack back into the vehicle
tool kit:
X Fully collapse the jack.
X Fold in the crank handle (storage position). Spare wheel
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 465.
The spare wheel is located in the space
underneath the trunk floor.
X Removing: Open the trunk (Y page 257).
X Lift the trunk floor using the floor handle.
X Engage the trunk floor handle on the upper
trunk lip.
! To prevent damage, always disengage the
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lower the trunk floor before closing the
trunk.
X
Remove spare wheel mounting = by
turning it counterclockwise.
i Vehicle tool kit box ; can only be
removed together with spare wheel
mounting =.
After removing spare wheel mounting =,
you can disengage vehicle tool kit box ;
from spare wheel mounting =.
X Remove spare wheel :.
The spare wheel bolts are located in a
container on the spare wheel rim.
X Take off the spare wheel bolts.
For information on mounting the spare wheel,
see “Flat tire” ( Y page 465).
Storing the spare wheel after use X
Place spare wheel : into the spare wheel
well (Y page 414).
X Secure spare wheel : by turning spare
wheel mounting = clockwise
(Y page 414). Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display
Notes
Warning and malfunction messages appear in
the multifunction display located in the
instrument cluster. Certain warning and malfunction messages
are accompanied by an audible signal.
Address these messages accordingly and
follow the additional instructions given in this
Operator’s Manual.
High-priority messages are shown in red in
the multifunction display. Messages of lower
priority are shown in yellow or white.
Certain messages of high priority cannot be
cleared from the multifunction display using
a or % on the multifunction steering
wheel (Y page 202).
Other messages of high priority and
messages of less immediate priority can be
cleared from the multifunction display using
a or %. They are then stored in the
vehicle status message memory
(Y page 214). Remember that clearing a
message will only make the message
disappear. Clearing a message will not
correct the condition that caused the
message to appear.
G
Warning!
All categories of messages contain important
information which should be taken note of
and, where a malfunction is indicated,
addressed as soon as possible at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Failure to repair the condition noted may
cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property
damage or personal injury. 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 414
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsÁ Night
View
Assist
Lights ON
or AUTO,
Not in R
Gear You have tried to switch on Night View Assist, but the exterior
lamp switch is not set to c or L.
In addition, the automatic transmission is in reverse gear
R.
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to c or L
(Y page 275).
X Shift the automatic transmission to park position P, neutral
position N or drive position D (Y page 291). Á Night
View
Assist
Only When
It Is Dark You have tried to switch on Night View Assist by daylight.
You can only switch on Night View Assist when it is dark.
Vehicle
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions: The trunk is open.
X
Close the trunk (Y page 258). M You are driving with the hood open.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as it is safe to
do so.
X Close the hood ( Y page 369).
There is otherwise danger of an accident. C You are driving with at least one door open.
The display symbol shows you which doors are open.
X
Close all doors. _ Lock Seat
Backrest
Front Left
or
Lock Seat
Backrest
Front
Right The driver or front passenger seat backrest is not engaged.
The
driver’s

or front passenger’s seat belt can not secure the
driver or passenger.
X Fold back and push the seat backrest until the seat cushion
and seat

backrest audibly engage into the driving position. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions42
The front passenger
front air bag off
indicator lamp does not
illuminate and/or does
not remain illuminated
with the weight of a
typical 12-month-old
child in a standard child
restraint or less on the
front passenger seat.
The system is malfunctioning.
X
Make sure there is nothing between seat cushion and child seat
and check installation of the child seat.
X Make sure no objects applying supplemental weight onto the
seat are present.
X If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains
out, have the system checked as soon as possible at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not transport a child on
the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
X Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and
follow corrective steps (Y page 414). G
Warning!
If the 42 indicator lamp does not
illuminate or remains out with the weight of a
typical 12-month-old child in a standard child
restraint or less on the front passenger seat,
do not transport a child on the front
passenger seat until the system has been
repaired. Unlocking/locking manually
Unlocking the vehicle
If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, unlock the
driver’s door and the trunk using the
mechanical key.
The anti-theft alarm system will trigger when
you
R unlock the driver’s door or the trunk with
the mechanical key
and
R open the driver’s door or the trunk
To cancel the alarm, insert the SmartKey into
the starter switch. Removing the mechanical key
SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
X
Move locking tab : in the direction of
arrow.
X Slide mechanical key ; out of the housing.460
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Unlocking the driver’s door
X
Insert mechanical key ; into the driver’s
door lock.
X Turn mechanical key ; counterclockwise
to position 1.
X Pull the door handle past the resistance
point until the locking knob moves up.
The driver’s door is unlocked.
X Pull the door handle once more to open the
driver’s door.
X Turn mechanical key ; back and remove
it from the driver’s door lock.
Unlocking the trunk A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft (1.8 m)
is required to open the trunk lid.
X
Insert mechanical key ; into the trunk lid
lock.
X Turn mechanical key ; counterclockwise
to position 1. !
When you open the trunk, the trunk lid
swings open upwards. Always make sure
there is sufficient overhead clearance.
X Turn mechanical key ; back and remove
it from the trunk lid lock. Locking the vehicle
If you cannot lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, lock it as
follows:
X Open the passenger door.
X Close the driver’s door and the trunk.
i If you cannot close the trunk with the
remote trunk opening/closing switch,
lower the trunk lid manually and close it
with hands placed flat on the trunk lid until
it is engaged in its lock.
X Press down the locking knob of the driver’s
door.
X Press down the locking knob of the
passenger door.
! To prevent inadvertent lockout, make
sure to have the SmartKey with you before
proceeding with the next step. The next
step will lock the vehicle.
X Exit the vehicle.
X Lock the trunk with the mechanical key
(Y page 261).
X Close the passenger door.
i This procedure does not arm the anti-
theft alarm system, nor does it lock the fuel
filler flap. Replacing SmartKey batteries
If the batteries in the SmartKey are
discharged, the vehicle can no longer be
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to
have the batteries replaced at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Replacing SmartKey batteries
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