Vehicle specification
CL 550 4MATIC ............................. 483
CL 600 ........................................... 483
CL 63 AMG .................................... 484
CL 65 AMG .................................... 485
Vehicle status message memory .... 214
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 412
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification
Video .................................................. 174
Video Aux ........................................... 172
Voice Control System
Address book ................................. 229
CD/DVD changer/MP3 .................234
Command list ................................ 237
External devices ............................. 236
Individualization ............................. 250
Introduction ................................... 217
Navigation ..................................... 219
Radio ............................................. 231
Settings ........................................... 80
Telephone ...................................... 225
Troubleshooting ............................. 247 W
Warning sounds Advanced Parking Guidance ..........330
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 307
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt
.....48
Electronic parking brake ................ 431
Park Assist ..................................... 326
Parktronic system ..........................324
Seat belt telltale ............................ 454
Warranty coverage ............................ 480
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................................ 496
Washer fluid
Mixing ratio .................................... 496
Refilling .......................................... 372
Washing the vehicle .......................... 403
Wear pattern (tires) ..........................388
Weights (vehicle) see Vehicle specification Wheel
Changing ....................................... 465
Removing ....................................... 467
Spare ............................................. 465
Tightening torque ........................... 469
Wheels, sizes
..................................... 486
Wheels, Tires and .............................. 373
Window curtain air bags ..................... 41
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning ............................408
Windshield Cleaning wiper blades .................... 408
Defogging ...................................... 343
Infrared reflecting ..........................364
Washer fluid ................................... 496
Wipers ........................................... 280
Windshield wipers
Replacing wiper blades .................. 464
Winter driving
Instructions .................................... 396
Snow chains .................................. 396
Tires ............................................... 395
Winter tires ................................ 395, 486
Wood trims, cleaning ........................ 410 Z
ZAGAT ®
Rating Service .....................115 Index
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Cockpit
Function Page
:
Combination switch:
Turn signals 277
Wipers 280
High beam 278
;
Cruise control lever:
Cruise control 302
DISTRONIC PLUS 304
=
Horn
?
Multifunction steering
wheel
202
A
Instrument cluster 29,
300 B
Steering wheel gearshift
control
297
C
Gear selector lever 291
D
Control panel with:
Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp
41
Vehicle level control switch 318,
319 Function Page
Suspension tuning switch 317,
320 Parktronic/Park Assist
deactivation switch 321,
324 Swiveling COMAND display 70
COMAND display
illumination
70
Instrument cluster display
illumination
300
E
COMAND display 69
F
Overhead control panel 34
G
Climate control 338
Center console 33
H
Glove box lock 348
I
CD/DVD changer 165
SD card slot 166
J
Control systems controls 31
K
Starter switch 262
KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button
262Cockpit
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Function Page
Press button
W or X :to set the volume
to operate the RACETIMER
2A
Press button ?:
to activate Voice Control
System
218
to accept a call 143
B
Instrument cluster
illumination
300
C
Swiveling COMAND display 70
D
COMAND display
illumination
70
E
COMAND display 69
F
Clock 79
G
CD/DVD changer 165
H
SD card slot 166
I
Rear window sunshade
switch
352
J
Head restraint release
switch
268
K
Program mode selector
switch for automatic
transmission
296
L
Shortcut button for:
CD/DVD/SD card 168
Radio 153
M
Back button 75
N
Hazard warning flasher
switch
278
O
Seat menu button 198
P
Shortcut button for:
Telephone 137
Navigation
88 Function Page
Q
COMAND on/off button 68
R
Volume control 76
S
Favorite button 81
T
Telephone keypad 137
U
COMAND controller 71
2
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Center console
Function Page
:
Thumbwheel for air volume
control for left center air
vent
342
;
Thumbwheel for air volume
control for right center air
vent
342
=
Air distribution and air
volume, driver’s side
(automatic mode)
341
?
Temperature control,
driver’s side
341
A
Manual fan speed
adjustment, driver’s side
342
B
Front defroster 343
C
Air recirculation 343
D
Climate control on/off 340
E
Residual engine heat and
ventilation (REST)
344
F
Rear window defroster
344 Function Page
G
Manual fan speed
adjustment, passenger side
342
H
Temperature control,
passenger side
341
I
Air distribution and air
volume, passenger side
(automatic mode)
341
J
Alarm system indicator
lamp
65
K
Cup holder 350
L
Ashtray 352
Cigarette lighter 353
M
CD/DVD changer 165
SD card slot 166Center console
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Vehicle equipment ..............................
68
COMAND introduction ........................68
COMAND system settings .................79
COMAND navigation (introduction) ...83
COMAND navigation system
(entering a destination) ......................93
COMAND navigation system (Point
of interest entry) ............................... 111
COMAND navigation system (route
guidance) ........................................... 116
COMAND navigation system (dur-
ing route guidance) ...........................122
COMAND navigation system (real-
time traffic) ....................................... 125
COMAND navigation system (des-
tination memory) .............................. 130
COMAND navigation system (last
destinations) ..................................... 134
COMAND telephone ..........................135
COMAND FM/AM radio ....................152
COMAND satellite radio ...................157
COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/
MP3 .................................................... 162
Audio AUX and video AUX ................172
COMAND video DVD .........................174Music Register
.................................. 180
Media Interface ................................. 183
COMAND vehicle menu ....................189
COMAND automatic climate control 194
COMAND seats .................................. 198
Instrument cluster control system . 201
Voice Control System introduction .217
Voice Control System navigation ....219
Voice Control System telephone .....225
Voice Control System address book 229
Voice Control System radio .............231
Voice Control System CD/DVD
changer/MP3 .................................... 234
Voice Control System external
devices ............................................... 236
Voice Control System command list 237
Voice Control System trouble-
shooting ............................................. 247
Voice Control System individuali-
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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. COMAND introduction
COMAND operating safety
COMAND ( Cockpit Management and Data
System) is an information and operating
center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems. It includes the radio and navigation
system, as well as other optional equipment
(satellite radio, telephone, etc.). G
Warning!
Any alteration of electronic components or
software can cause malfunctions.
Radio, satellite radio, amplifier, CD/DVD
changer, navigation module, telephone and
Voice Control Systems are interconnected.
Therefore, if one of the components is not
operational, or has not been removed/
replaced properly, the function of other
components could be impaired.
Such conditions might seriously impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.
We recommend to have any service work on
electronic components carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G
Warning!
In order to avoid distraction which could lead
to an
accident, the driver should enter system
settings while the vehicle is at a standstill, and
operate the system only when permitted by
road, weather and traffic conditions.
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
14 m) every second. COMAND supplies you with information to
help you select your route more easily and
guide you conveniently and safely to your
destination. For safety reasons, we
encourage the driver to stop the vehicle in a
safe
place
before answering or placing a call,
or consulting the COMAND screen to read
navigational maps, instructions, or
downloaded information. G
Warning!
While the navigation system provides
directional assistance,
the driver must remain
focused 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
observance always remains in the driver’s
personal responsibility. Maps do not cover all
areas nor all routes within an area. Availability of functions while the
vehicle is in motion
For safety reasons, certain COMAND
functions are not available while the vehicle
is in motion or they are only available to a
limited extent. You will notice this, for
example, by
the fact that certain menu items
cannot be selected or that the COMAND
display shows a corresponding message. Switching COMAND on or off
X Press shortcut button u in the center
console (Y page 69).
COMAND calls up the last selected menu.
i When you switch off COMAND, you also
switch off the currently playing audio
source. During
a telephone call, you cannot
switch off COMAND. 68
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The currently selected main function is
highlighted.
Once you have selected a main function, main
area
= is active.
i The layout of the menus may vary
depending on your vehicle’s equipment.
This manual shows the menus for a fully
equipped vehicle.
Adjusting COMAND display illumination X
Increasing the illumination: Turn
knob : clockwise.
X Dimming the illumination: Turn knob :
counterclockwise.
Swiveling COMAND display With button
: or ; you can swivel the
COMAND display to the left or right. Instrument cluster multifunction
display This section describes features and controls
via the COMAND controller, display and
shortcut buttons only.
Related COMAND features are described in
the “Instrument cluster control system”
section (
Y page 201). It contains function
descriptions and operation of the instrument
cluster multifunction display and the
multifunction steering wheel buttons.
Telephone keypad X
Flip up cover ;.
With telephone keypad : you can
R enter and clear numbers and special
characters
R reject, answer, connect and end calls
(Y page 135)
R select preset radio stations and enter the
frequency manually ( Y page 155)
R select preset satellite radio stations and
enter the channel number (Y page 161)
R select a storage medium from the DVD
changer (Y page 170)
R select a track directly in CD mode, DVD
audio mode or MP3 mode (Y page 170), or
from a device connected to the media
interface (Y page 187) 70
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When reinstalling a map software that has
been installed in that vehicle already, an
activation code is not required.
Installation process
i
The installation process can take
between 10 and 120 minutes, depending
on the
size of the map software. If the radio
is switched on when you start the
installation process, you can still adjust the
volume. During the installation process,
some COMAND functions are suspended.
Still available are the COMAND functions
for automatic air conditioning operation
and canceling the installation process.
If possible, carry out the installation when
the vehicle is stationary. When the vehicle
is stationary, the reading rate of the DVD
drive is higher than in a moving vehicle and
the installation process requires less time. G
Observe Safety notes, see page 68.
i COMAND may switch off during the
installation process automatically in order
to protect the battery. This may happen
when the engine is switched off and the
vehicle battery has insufficient power. If
this occurs,
restart the installation with the
engine running. Similarly, if the SmartKey
position is unintentionally switched to 0,
restart the installation. G
Warning!
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and lead to death. Do not
run the engine in confined areas (such as a
garage) which are not properly ventilated. Installing
Notes about handling DVDs (Y page 165). X
Load the map software DVD into the DVD
changer (Y page 165).
The COMAND
system verifies the DVD and
a respective message appears in the
COMAND display.
Map software incompatible with
navigation system A message indicates that installation of the
map software is not possible.
X
Confirming message: Press W.
The DVD is ejected.
X Remove the DVD from the slot.
X Insert a DVD that is compatible with the
navigation system of the vehicle.
Map software incompatible with the
current system software A message indicates that the system
software and the map software are
incompatible.
X
Confirming message: Press W.
The DVD is ejected.
X Remove the DVD from the slot.
X Have the system software updated at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The system software must be updated before
you can install the map software.
Map software compatible with
navigation software and current
system software The COMAND system verifies whether the
map data on the DVD have been installed
already.
Map data installed already
A message that indicates that the map data
have been installed already appears. Also,
you
are
being asked if you would like to install
the map software anyhow. 84
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