2010 MERCEDES-BENZ CL CLASS tow bar

Selecting sound settings
You can select different bass and treble
settings for the individual audio and video
sources. The respective sound menu can be
found via the submenu for which you wish to
make settings.
Example:
Audio Q FM/AM Radio Q Sound
Adjusting treble or bass
X Select Sound Q Treble or Bass.
The setting last selected is indicated by an
outlined bar. :
Last selected setting
; Current setting
X Changing setting: Slide ZVÆ or rotate
cVd until desired treble or bass setting is
reached.
X Saving setting: Slide XVY or press W or
back button %.
The setting is stored and the menu is
exited.
Adjusting balance or fader
Balance is used to shift the sound focus
toward the driver’s side or the passenger’s
side.
Fader is used to shift the sound focus to the
front or to the rear of the vehicle.
X Select Sound Q Balance/Fader.
The setting last selected is indicated by an
outlined bar. :
Current setting indicated by orange cross
hair symbol
X Changing setting: Slide ZVÆ or XVY until
desired balance/fader setting is reached.
X Saving setting: Press W or back button
%.
The setting is stored and the menu is
exited.
3-D sound With 3-D sound, you can choose between
Logic7
®
ON and Logic7 ®
OFF.
harman/kardon Logic 7®
3-D sound is
available for the following operating modes:
R Audio DVD (MLP™, DTS™, PCM, and Dolby
Digital ®
audio formats)
R Video DVD (DTS™, PCM, and Dolby
Digital ®
audio formats)
R Audio CD
R MP3
R Radio (FM only, HD Radio™, SIRIUS
Satellite Radio)
R SD
R USB
R AUX
R Music Register
R Media interface
i Since some DVDs contain stereo as well
as multi-channel audio formats, it may be COMAND introduction
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The sensors have a broad detection
range. Therefore, the Park Assist may also
issue warnings due to detected obstacles
on the ground, for example:
R Sewer canal covers
R Rails
R Bumps
R Gutters
Warnings may also be issued due to
obstacles that are moving up quickly, for
example rolling garage doors.
Front sensors Center approx. 40 in (100 cm)
Corners approx. 24 in (60 cm)
Rear sensors
Center approx. 50 in (125 cm)
Corners approx. 24 in (60 cm)
!
While parking, pay particular attention to
objects over or underneath the sensors,
e.g. flower boxes, an elevated crossbar or
a trailer tow hitch. The Park Assist does not
detect such nearby objects. You could
otherwise damage the vehicle or the
objects.
Warning indicators Visual signals indicate to the driver the
relative distance between the sensors and an
obstacle.
Front area warning indicators Rear area warning indicators
Each warning indicator is divided into five
yellow and two red distance segments for
left : and right side ; of the vehicle. The
Park Assist is ready to measure when the
yellow readiness indicators
= are
illuminated.
The current transmission position determines
which warning indicators will be activated. Current
transmission
position Warning indicator
D
Front area activated
R
Front and rear area
activated
N
With the electronic
parking brake
engaged: neither
activated.
With the electronic
parking brake
released: front and
rear area activated.
As your vehicle approaches an object, one or
more distance segments will illuminate,
depending on the distance. When the seventh
distance segment illuminates, you have
reached the minimum distance.
Front area:
As soon as the first red distance segment
illuminates, you will hear an intermittent
warning tone for approximately 2 seconds.326
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Retreaded tires are not tested or
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be
recognized on retreads. The operating safety
of the vehicle cannot be assured when such
tires are used.
G
Warning!
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance,
or you suspect that possible
damage to your vehicle has occurred, you
should turn on the hazard warning flashers,
carefully slow down, and drive with caution to
an area which is a safe distance from the road.
Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody
for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires
appear unsafe, have the vehicle towed to the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
tire dealer for repairs. G
Warning!
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
could lose control of the vehicle. Continued
driving with

a flat tire or driving at high speed
with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire. Important guidelines
R Only use

sets of tires and rims of the same
type and make.
R Tires must be of the correct size for the rim.
R Break in new tires for approximately
60 miles (100 km) at moderate speeds.
R Regularly check the tires and rims for
damage. Dented or bent rims can cause tire
inflation pressure loss and damage to the
tire beads.
R If the vehicle is heavily loaded, check tire
inflation pressure and correct as required.
R Do not allow your tires to wear down too
far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths of less
than
1
/ 8 in (3 mm).
R When replacing

individual tires, you should
mount new tires on the front wheels first
(on vehicles with same-sized wheels all
around). Recommended tire inflation pressure
G
Warning!
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely
affect handling and fuel economy, and are
more likely to fail from being overheated.
Do not

overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can
adversely affect handling and ride comfort,
wear unevenly, increase stopping distance,
and result in sudden deflation (blowout)
because they are more likely to become
punctured or damaged by road debris,
potholes etc.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information placard on the
driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tires
can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout. Overloading the tires can also result
in handling or steering problems, or brake
failure.
Your vehicle is equipped with the Tire and
Loading Information placard located on the
driver’s door B-pillar ( Y page 381).
The tire inflation pressure should be checked
regularly. Only adjust the tire inflation
pressure on cold tires. The tires can be
considered cold if the vehicle has been
parked for at least 3 hours or driven less than
1 mile (1.6 km). Depending on the ambient
temperature, the driving speed and the tire
load, the tire temperature changes. When the
tire temperature changes by 18‡ (10†), the
tire inflation pressure will change by
approximately 1.5 psi (0.1 bar). Keep this in
mind when checking tire inflation pressure on 374
Tires and wheels
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Removing towing eye bolt
X
Loosen towing eye bolt ; by turning it
counterclockwise.
X Unscrew towing eye bolt ;.
X Reinstalling cover: Fit cover :
(Y page 474) and snap it into place.
X Store the towing eye bolt ; and wheel
wrench back into the vehicle tool kit. Towing with all wheels on the ground
G
Warning!
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all
wheels on the ground, always tow with
a tow bar if:
R the engine will not run
R there is a malfunction in the brake system
R there is a malfunction in the power supply
or in the vehicle’s electrical system
This is necessary to adequately control the
towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in
starter switch position 2.G
Warning!
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
X Make sure the ignition is switched on.
X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.
X Shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.
X Release the brake pedal. X
If engaged, release the electronic parking
brake.
X Switch on the hazard warning flasher
(Y page 278).
! Keep in mind that it is important to have
the ignition switched on. Removing the
SmartKey from the starter switch or
opening a front door with the ignition
switched off will automatically shift the
automatic transmission into park position
P.
! The vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
i While being towed with the hazard
warning flasher

in use, use the combination
switch in the usual manner to signal turns.
Only the selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard
warning flasher will operate again. Towing with front axle raised
! The vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: Do not tow with
one axle

raised. Doing so could damage the
transfer case, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
All wheels must be on or off the ground.
Observe instructions for towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground.
X Switch off the automatic central locking
(Y page 193).
X Switch on the hazard warning flasher
(Y page 278).
X Make sure the automatic transmission
remains in neutral position N. Observe
instructions, see “Remaining in neutral
position N” (Y page 292). Towing the vehicle
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