2011 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class ESP

XSelect Title selection by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
XSelect a film/title and press W to confirm.
DVD menu
Calling up the DVD menu
The DVD menu is the menu stored on the DVD
itself. It is structured in various ways
according to the individual DVD and permits
certain actions and settings.
In the case of multi-language DVDs, for
example, you can set the language in the DVD
menu.
XPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
XSelect DVD-V in the menu by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
XSelect DVD functions and press W to
confirm.
XSelect Menu and press W to confirm.
The DVD menu appears.
Selecting menu items in the DVD menu
XSelect a menu item by sliding ZVÆ or
turning XVY the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The menu appears.
iMenu items that cannot be selected are
grayed out.
XTo reconfirm your selection: confirm
Select by pressing W.
COMAND executes the action.
Make a selection from the further options,
if necessary.
COMAND then switches back to the DVD
menu.
iDepending on the DVD, it is possible that
the Back (to the movie), Play,
Stop, ., / or Go up menu item may
not be operative or operative only at certain
points of the DVD. To indicate this, the
K symbol is shown in the display.
Stopping a film or skipping to the
beginning or end of a scene
XSelect any menu item from the DVD menu.
The menu appears.
XTo stop the film: select the Stop menu
item and press W to confirm.
XTo skip to the end of a scene: select
the / menu item and press W to
confirm.
XTo skip to the beginning of a scene:
select the . menu item and press W to
confirm.
Moving up one level in the DVD menu
XPress the % back button.
or
XSelect the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu and press W the COMAND
controller to confirm.
or
XSelect any menu item in the DVD menu and
press W the COMAND controller to
confirm.
XSelect Go up and press W to confirm.
Back to the film
XPress the % button repeatedly until you
see the film.
or
XSelect the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu.
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Switching on video AUX modeXSelect Video in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
If video AUX mode was the last mode
selected, it will now be active.
If another video source is switched on, you
can now switch to video AUX mode in the
video menu.
XSelect Video and press W to confirm.XSelect Aux and press W to confirm.
The video AUX menu appears. You will hear
and see the content of the external video
source if it is connected and switched to
playback.
For details on how to operate the external
video source, see the respective device's
operating instructions.
Showing/hiding the menu
XTo show: press W the COMAND
controller.
XTo hide: slide ZV the COMAND controller
and confirm Full screen by pressing W.
Volume and sound settings
You will find details on volume (Y page 124)
and sound (Y page 125) settings in the "At a
glance" section.
GWarning!
External video sources may have different
volumes, which can mean that system
messages such as traffic announcements and
navigation system announcements are much
louder. If necessary, please deactivate the
system messages or adjust their volume
manually.
iIt may be the case that a device which is
connected as an external video source
seems quieter or louder in the vehicle, or
that the usual maximum volume cannot be
reached. On some devices, it is possible to
adjust the volume separately. In this case,
start at a medium volume and increase it
gradually. This enables you to determine
whether the system is able to play the
music at high volume without distorting it.
Vehicle
Vehicle
General notes
In this menu, you can set the following vehicle
functions:
RECO
RMulticontour seat settings
RRear window blind
REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
RExterior lighting delayed switch-off time
RInterior lighting delayed switch-off
RAmbient lighting
RAutomatic folding mirror
RLocator lighting
RAutomatic locking feature
RTrunk lid opening height restriction
You can open the "Vehicle" menu in one of
two ways.
Opening the "Vehicle" menu from the
main area in the center of the display
:"Vehicle" menu item;Main areaXSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
sliding XVY and turning cVd the
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Adjusting the footwell temperature
You can use the Footwell temperature
function to set the temperature difference
between the footwell and the rest of the
vehicle interior.
iThis setting is quite effective in automatic
mode, especially at low outside
temperatures.
The greater the value you set, the higher the
temperature in the footwell.
XSelect the climate control main menu in the
air-conditioning function bar by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The climate control menu opens.
XSelect Footwell temperature and press
W.
A scale appears.
XTo change the temperature difference:
slide ZVÆ or turn cVd.
XTo confirm your selection: press W.
Adjusting the blower settings for the air
vents
This function allows you to determine the way
the air is blown through the air vents in
automatic mode.
You can select:
RFocused (high blower setting)
RMedium (standard setting)
RDiffuse (low blower setting)
iThis setting is quite effective in automatic
mode, especially at high outside
temperatures.
If the vehicle has become very warm and the
automatic climate control is cooling the
interior, the blower settings are briefly
canceled.
XSelect the climate control main menu in the
air-conditioning function bar by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The climate control menu opens.
XSelect Airflow and press W.
A menu appears.
The current setting is indicated by a # dot.
XTo change the airflow: slide ZVÆ or turn
cVd.
XTo confirm your selection: press W.
Seats
Lumbar supports
The lumbar support in the backrest of the
driver's and front-passenger seats can be
adjusted to provide optimum support for your
back.
XTo select the seat: press the T
function button.
The main area of the COMAND display is
active. A scale appears.
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Low-beam headlampsXTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the key in the ignition lock to position
2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L.
The T indicator lamp on the light switch
lights up.
Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps in Canada
The "daytime running lamps" function is
required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore
be deactivated.
XTurn the light switch to $ or c .
When the engine is on: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
activated, the T indicator lamp on the
light switch lights up.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary or if the electronic parking brake is
applied: if you move the selector lever from a
driving position to P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in high ambient light
brightness: if you turn the light switch
to T , you turn on the daytime running
lamps and low-beam headlamps.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to L, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
Daytime running lamps in the USA
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are
deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
XTo activate: activate the daytime running
lamps function in the on-board computer
( Y page 341).XTurn the light switch to $ or c .
When the engine is on: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
activated, the T indicator lamp on the
light switch lights up.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to T or L , the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Automatic headlamps
GRisk of accident
If the light switch is set to c, the low-beam
headlamps will not come on automatically if
it is foggy. This could endanger you and
others. Therefore, turn the light switch to
L in fog.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
GRisk of accident
When it is dark or foggy, turn the light switch
quickly from c to L . Otherwise, the
headlamps could switch off temporarily and
you could cause an accident.
XTo switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to c.
Key in position 1 in the ignition lock: the
side lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
With the engine running: depending on the
brightness of the ambient light, the daytime
running lamps 12
or the side lamps and low-
beam headlamps are switched on or off
automatically.12 Only if daytime running lamps have been activated via the on-board computer.Exterior lighting245Lights and windshield wipersZ

When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the T indicator lamp on
the light switch lights up.
Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp
Front fog lamps
GWarning!
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to L before you
start your journey. Otherwise, your vehicle
may not be visible and you could endanger
yourself and others.
GWarning!
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position c to L with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from c to L will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.
XTo switch on the front fog lamps: turn
the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or
start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L or T . If the
light switch is set to c, you cannot
switch on the fog lamps.XPull the light switch out to the first detent.
The green N indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.XTo switch off the front fog lamps: press
the light switch in as far as it will go.
The green N indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.
Rear fog lamps
XTo switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start
the engine.XTurn the light switch to L or T . When
the light switch is set to c, you cannot
switch on the rear fog lamp.XTurn the light switch to L. When the
light switch is set to T, you cannot
switch on the rear fog lamp.XPull the light switch out to the second stop.
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.XTo switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
light switch in as far as it will go.
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.
Combination switch
Turn signal
:High-beam headlamps;Right turn signal=High-beam flasher?Left turn signalXTo indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ; or ?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.XTo indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ; or ?.
High-beam headlamps
XTo switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the key in the ignition lock to position
2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L.246Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow :.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
XTo switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
GWarning!
The Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid
intended to support you while driving. The
driver is and remains responsible for proper
vehicle lighting in accordance with the
prevailing light, sight and traffic conditions.
The system may be impaired or unavailable
when
Rvisibility is poor, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog,
or heavy spray
Rthe optical sensor area of the windshield is
dirty, fogged up, or covered by a sticker for
example
The system cannot recognize the following
road users:
RRoad users without a lighting system of
their own, e.g. pedestrians
RRoad users with dim lighting of their own,
e.g. cyclists
RRoad users whose lighting is obstructed,
e.g. road users behind a guardrail
RIn some seldom cases, even road users with
a lighting system of their own may be
recognized too late or not at all.
The automatic high-beam headlamps will then
not be deactivated or it will be activated in
spite of preceding or oncoming road users.
This could endanger you and/or others and
cause an accident. Always pay close attention
to the traffic situation and switch off the high
beam manually if necessary.
You can use this function to set the
headlamps to change between low beam and
high beam automatically. The system
recognizes vehicles with their lights on, either
approaching from the opposite direction or
traveling in front of your vehicle, and
consequently switches the headlamps from
high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-
beam headlamp range depending on the
distance to the other vehicle. Once the
system no longer detects any other vehicles,
it reactivates the high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.
XTo activate: activate the Adaptive
Highbeam Assist function using the on-
board computer (Y page 341).
XTurn the light switch to c.XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :
(Y page 246).
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the _ indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 28 mph (45 km/h):
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the headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 35 mph (55 km/h) and no
other road users are detected:
the high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The K indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below
approximately 30 mph (45 km/h) or other
road users are detected or the roads are
illuminated sufficiently:
the high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The K indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The _
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
stays on.
XTo deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The _ indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
High-beam flasher
XTo switch on: turn the key in the ignition
lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine.
XPull the combination switch briefly in the
direction of arrow =.
Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
Ran air bag is deployed.
Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of more than 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a standstill.
XTo switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.
XTo switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button :.
The hazard warning lamp switches off
automatically after full brake application if the
vehicle then reaches a speed of above 6 mph
(10 km/h).
iThe hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off.
Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated ten times while the lights are on and
the engine is running (Y page 251). When you
switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning system is reset and
counting is resumed from 0.
Cornering light function
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Combination switch
1$ Windshield wipers off2Ä Intermittent wipe, low133Å Intermittent wipe, high144° Continuous wipe, slow5¯ Continuous wipe, fastBí Single wipe/ î to wipe the
windshield using washer fluid
XSwitch the ignition on.XTurn the combination switch to the
corresponding position.
! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due
to optical influences and the windshield
becoming dirty in dry weather conditions,
the windshield wipers may be activated
inadvertently. This could then damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather.
In the Ä or Å position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is automatically set
according to the intensity of the rain. In
the Å position, the rain sensor is more
sensitive than in the Ä position, causing
the windshield wipers to wipe more
frequently.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWarning
For safety reasons, switch off the windshield
wipers and remove the key from the ignition
lock before changing the wiper blades
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: make sure that
the on-board electronics are in state 0).
Otherwise, the wiper motor could be switched
on suddenly and cause injury.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
! Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the
windshield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without
a wiper blade back onto the windshield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the
windshield can be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades replaced by a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
! Always position the windshield wiper
arms vertically before folding them away
from the windshield. By doing so, you will
avoid damage to the hood.
13Rain sensor set to low sensitivity.14Rain sensor set to high sensitivity.
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