2011 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class Owner's Manual

Adjusting the seat side bolsters
This function allows you to adjust the air
cushions in the seat side bolsters.
XSelect the seat (Y page 238).XSelect Seat sides by sliding XVY or
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
A scale appears.
XSelect Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Adjusting the seat backrest side bolsters
This function allows you to adjust the air
cushions in the seat backrest side bolsters.
XSelect the seat (Y page 238).XSelect Backr. sides by sliding XVY or
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
A scale appears.
XSelect Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Adjusting the backrest curvature in the
lumbar region
This function allows you to adjust the air
cushions in the lumbar region of the backrest.
XSelect the seat (Y page 238).XSelect Lumbar by sliding XVY or turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
A crosshair appears. You can make two
settings:
RVertical: to move the point of greatest
lumbar support up or down
RHorizontal: to adjust the amount of
support
XSelect Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Adjusting the backrest curvature in the
upper back region
This function allows you to adjust the air
cushions in the upper back region of the
backrest.
XSelect the seat (Y page 238).XSelect Shoulders by sliding XVY or
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
A scale appears.
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XSelect Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Resetting adjustments
You can reset the seat settings to the factory
settings.
XSelect the seat (Y page 238).XSelect Reset all by sliding XVY or
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
Active multicontour seat
The dynamic function of the active
multicontour seat automatically adapts the
side bolsters of the backrest to your current
driving style.
XSelect the seat (Y page 238).XSelect Dynamic seat by sliding XVY or
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
XTo confirm your selection: press W.
A scale appears.
You can select:
R0: Off
R1: Level 1
R2: Level 2
XSelect Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Massage function (PULSE)
The massage function helps you to prevent
muscle tension on long journeys.
XSelect the seat (Y page 238).XSelect Massage by sliding XVY or turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
A list appears.
You can select different types of massage
function:
R0: Off
R1: Slow and gentle
R2: Slow and vigorous
R3: Fast and gentle
R4: Fast and vigorous
XTo confirm your selection: press W.240VehicleCOMAND

XSelect Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The massage function runs for
approximately 6 to 20 minutes, depending
on the setting.
Uploading and downloading data
With this function, you can transfer COMAND
data from one system (vehicle) to another
system (vehicle). You can use either a USB
stick or an SD card as temporary storage.
You can only transfer the complete
transferable data record.
The following data is included in the complete
transferable data record:
Rnavigation destination memory and last
destination
Raddress book entries
Raudio station/video channel presets
Rsystem settings
Copying data to a storage medium
XInsert an SD card into the SD card slot
or
XInsert a USB stick into the socket on the
side in the glove box.
XSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The "Vehicle" menu appears.
XSelect System and press W to confirm.XSelect Upload/download data and press
W to confirm.
XSelect Copy data to storage medium
and press W to confirm.
XSelect the storage medium to which the
data should be copied.
XSelect Start copying.
COMAND checks whether the storage
medium has enough storage capacity. If
there is enough storage capacity, the data
is copied to the storage medium.
XIf there is not enough storage capacity,
remove the storage medium. Make more
storage space available on the storage
medium. Then, try to copy the COMAND
data to the storage medium again.
XRemove the storage medium.
Transferring data to another system
(vehicle)
XInsert/connect the storage medium (SD
card or USB stick) with the saved data into/
to the relevant interface.
XSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The "Vehicle" menu appears.
XSelect System and press W to confirm.XSelect Upload/download data and press
W to confirm.
XSelect Import data from storage
medium and press W to confirm.
XSelect Start data import.
A prompt appears, asking whether the
COMAND data should be overwritten.
XPress Yes to confirm that the data saved in
COMAND should be overwritten.
COMAND imports the data and restarts the
system.
or
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Vehicle equipment ............................244
Exterior lighting ................................ 244
Interior lighting ................................. 249
Changing bulbs ................................. 250
Windshield wipers ............................251243Lights and windshield wipers

Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations.
Notes on driving abroad
Convert to symmetrical low beam when
driving abroad: switch the headlamps to
symmetrical low beam in countries in which
traffic drives on the opposite side of the road
from the country where the vehicle is
registered. This prevents oncoming traffic
from being dazzled. Symmetrical lights do not
illuminate as large an area of the edge of the
road.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, as close to the border
as possible before driving in these countries.
Convert to asymmetrical low beam after
returning: have the headlamps converted
back to asymmetrical low beam at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, as soon as possible
after crossing the border when returning.
Light switch
Operation1 WLeft-hand standing lamps2XRight-hand standing lamps3$Lights off/daytime running lamps4cAutomatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps5 TSide lamps, license plate and
instrument lighting6 LLow-beam/high-beam headlamps7NFront fog lamps8RRear fog lamps
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and
the high-beam flasher are operated using the
combination switch ( Y page 246).
! Switch off the parking lamps and standing
lamps when you leave the vehicle. This
prevents the battery from discharging.
The exterior lighting (except the side lamps/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the key in
position 0
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
XTurn the light switch to $ or c .
or
XIf the rear fog lamp is switched on: press
the light switch in to the stop.244Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

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